Sushi and Tempura-Making Class with Tea Ceremony in Osaka

Step into Chef Katsuji's home in Osaka and experience Japanese hospitality through tea, cooking, and heartfelt conversation. Your journey begins in a quiet residential neighborhood, where local markets, family-run shops, and everyday life offer a glimpse into authentic Osaka. As you make your way to the venue, you'll experience the charm of the local community before Chef Katsuji and his wife warmly welcome you into their home, where modern comforts blend with traditional Japanese design. The experience begins in a peaceful tea room with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. As your host prepares matcha, you'll discover the quiet beauty of this centuries-old ritual while enjoying traditional wagashi, whose delicate sweetness balances the tea's gentle bitterness. After the tea ceremony, head into the kitchen for a hands-on cooking session. Learn how to prepare sushi rice, master basic rolling techniques, and shape different styles of sushi using fresh ingredients. Then make crispy tempura by coating shrimp, mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables in a light batter before frying them to a golden finish. Guests with dietary restrictions are welcome. Chef Katsuji is happy to accommodate different dietary needs whenever possible, including vegetarian and vegan sushi prepared with beautifully presented seasonal ingredients and traditional Japanese seasonings. Once the cooking is complete, sit down and enjoy the meal you've prepared together in the relaxed atmosphere of Katsuji's home while chatting about Japanese food, hospitality, and everyday life. With 38 years of experience running izakayas, sushi restaurants, and ramen shops, Chef Katsuji now shares his lifelong passion for Japanese cuisine through intimate home cooking classes alongside his daughter, Chiharu. Before you leave, receive a handwritten piece of calligraphy created by Chef Katsuji as a meaningful keepsake of your time in his home.