Japanese Sake Tasting and Wagyu Sukiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo
Japanese Sake Tasting and Wagyu Sukiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo
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Experience Japanese cuisine in Tokyo with sake tasting and Wagyu sukiyaki. Learn how sake changes with temperature, watch a chef’s carving demo, then cook and enjoy Wagyu with perfect pairings.
Highlights
Taste several types of UNESCO-designated sake in different vessels and temperatures
Watch a chef demonstrate traditional Japanese vegetable carving as your sukiyaki simmers
Cook hands-on Wagyu sukiyaki with premium Japanese beef and savor it fresh
Pair sake with sukiyaki, learning how flavors enhance each other
Experience Details
Step into the heart of Japanese food culture with this immersive workshop combining sake tasting, cooking, and cultural insights.
Begin in a modern kitchen studio in central Tokyo, where a sake expert introduces you to the world of Japanese sake. Learn what makes sake unique, watch a short video on its production, and explore the different types, serving temperatures, and vessels traditionally used.
Discover how sake changes with temperature by tasting the same sake chilled, at room temperature, and warm. Each pour is paired with a Japanese snack to highlight the harmony of flavors. You can also explore how the shape and material of a sake cup subtly affect the experience.
Next, prepare Japan’s most beloved comfort food, sukiyaki. Learn about its cultural background and the differences between Osaka and Tokyo styles. Using premium Wagyu beef and seasonal vegetables, cook your own authentic sukiyaki under guidance.
While the dish simmers, watch a professional washoku chef demonstrate Japanese vegetable carving, adding a touch of artistry to the meal.
Finally, sit down to enjoy your homemade sukiyaki with two specially selected premium sakes from a Tokyo brewery, chosen to complement the dish's rich flavors.
This guided pairing shows how sake elevates the dining experience.
The workshop blends hands-on cooking, sake education, tasting, and cultural performance for a memorable journey into Tokyo’s culinary traditions.
Now with sakura-themed refreshments and dessert included!
What You Get
Good To Know
- The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old, so participants in this experience must be aged 20 or over
- This host cannot accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the experience begins
- If you are a solo participant, please inquire
- A private class can be arranged. Please inquire
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host directly at Kappodo HQ (Tokyo D kitchen Studio) in Nishi-Azabu, a 9-minute walk from Omotesando Station’s Exit 5. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
Very kind and wellcoming team greeted and took care of us. Although we were the only 2 participants, we felt comfy right away. The instructor had a very good english and was easy to follow. The c...read more
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We are delighted that you felt comfortable and enjoyed the sake tasting and sukiyaki. It’s great to hear that the booklet and videos were ...Read more