Soy Sauce Workshop and Tasting in a Kyoto Sushi Restaurant
Soy Sauce Workshop and Tasting in a Kyoto Sushi Restaurant
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10 meals
Want to know the difference between light and dark soy sauce? Learn the basics in this soy sauce workshop with food pairings at a traditional Kyoto sushi restaurant.
Highlights
Discover the history and importance of soy sauce in Japanese cuisine
Learn cooking tips from your host, Akane, to elevate everyday dishes
Taste five unique soy sauces and explore their ideal food pairings
Visit a long-established sushi restaurant near Nijo Castle in central Kyoto
10 meals
Experience Details
Soy sauce may seem simple, but in Japanese cuisine, choosing the right one can completely change a dish. A delicate sushi topping, for example, can be enhanced by the perfect soy sauce or overwhelmed by one that is too strong.
In this immersive workshop in Kyoto, discover how soy sauce is carefully selected and used to enhance the flavors of Japanese cooking.
Held at Kikyo Sushi, a traditional restaurant with more than 60 years of history in central Kyoto, this experience offers a deeper look into one of Japan’s most essential ingredients.
Your host, Akane, is a fermented food expert with extensive knowledge of soy sauce, miso, and vinegar, and she’ll guide you through the rich world of shoyu in a warm and approachable way.
After a welcome drink, learn about the ingredients, production methods, and history behind Japanese soy sauce. Akane will explain the differences among various types of shoyu and share practical tips for using them in everyday cooking to elevate flavor without overpowering a dish.
During the tasting session, sample five different soy sauces ranging from light and delicate to rich and bold. As you compare their flavors and aromas, you’ll also learn which foods pair best with each variety and how soy sauce is thoughtfully used in traditional Japanese cuisine.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to use soy sauce more confidently in your own cooking and take home a small bottle of soy sauce as a souvenir.
Located near Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, this workshop is ideal for travelers wanting to explore Japanese food culture and traditional cooking techniques.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please note that the class may be guided in both English and Japanese simultaneously if guests who understand only Japanese are participating
- All soy sauce used in this experience contains gluten. This experience cannot accommodate a gluten-free option
- Please let your host know in advance if you have a food allergy
- Arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the experience start time
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Kikyo Sushi, conveniently located between Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
Really interesting two hours workshop with Akane who explained the soy sauce making process and the different types of soy sauce. It finished with a degustation and food pairing thanks to which you...read more
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The Soy Sauce Tasting and pairing was a very good experience and I would recommend it to anybody who wants to learn more about Japanese soya sauce or who wants to add a little more taste variation ...read more
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