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Private Asakusa Sushi-Making Class w/ Pro Chef (90 mins)

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1.5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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English
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Learn the art of making sushi from highly trained professional chefs at a 100-year-old sushi restaurant in Tokyo’s vibrant Asakusa district.

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Private Sushi-Making (90 mins) + Sake Pairing
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Enjoy your nigiri sushi making class followed by a sake pairing. Learn how to complement flavors to create the perfect meal of sushi and sake, a classic combination in Japan.
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Private Sushi-Making (90 mins) + Knife Skill Demonstration
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Make nigiri sushi and watch the chef demonstrate various knife techniques to gain a deeper appreciation for high-quality Japanese knives.
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Private Sushi-Making (90 mins) + Unlimited Drinks
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Enjoy your nigiri sushi making class with unlimited all-you-can-drink alcohol and beverages, including Japanese beer, sake, and soft drinks.
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Private Sushi-Making + Knife Skill Demo + Unlimited Drinks
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Make nigiri sushi and watch the chef demonstrate various knife techniques to gain a deeper appreciation for high-quality Japanese knives. Enjoy unlimited all-you-can-drink alcohol and beverages, including Japanese beer, sake, and soft drinks.

Highlights

  • Learn the ingredients and skills to make premium nigiri sushi from highly trained sushi chefs in a 100-year-old sushi shop in Asakusa

  • Make sushi on an authentic counter at a sushi restaurant

  • Compare your handmade sushi with the chef’s and learn to differentiate flavors and quality

  • Taste wasabi and enjoy a tamagoyaki making demonstration to end the class

  • Receive a certificate of completion and a special souvenir (ukiyo-e coaster)

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Founded in 1924, Tama Sushi has become a synonym of high-quality sushi and impeccable service throughout its 100-year history. Join the hundreds of sushi enthusiasts who have trained here in this private, premium sushi-making class, you can learn about the art of sushi-making guided by the restaurant's experienced chefs.


Wearing a traditional white hat, you’ll join a professional chef and learn to make four classic types of nigiri sushi: maguro (tuna), salmon, salmon roe, and ebi (shrimp), six pieces in total. From molding the sushi rice to cutting seafood, your hosts will guide you through each step while you cook at your pace in this private class. After cooking, try hand-rolled sushi made by the instructor to compare the quality and flavors, followed by a wasabi tasting. The instructor will also make Tama Sushi’s special tamagoyaki, an original recipe for the popular Japanese-style rolled omelet.


Experience itinerary:

- Make six pieces of sushi (2 pcs of maguro, 2 pcs of salmon, 1 pc of salmon roe, 1 pc of ebi)

- Try hand-rolled sushi made by a professional chef and compare it with yours

- Taste real wasabi

- Watch a demonstration of Tama Sushi’s take on tamagoyaki omelet

- Receive a certificate of completion and a special souvenir (a ukiyo-e coaster)

What You Get

Nigiri sushi making experience
Wasabi tasting and tamagoyaki demonstration
Professional chef’s hand-rolled sushi tasting
Transportation to and from the venue

Good To Know

  • This experience is best suited for ages 7 and up.
  • This experience can accommodate vegetarians, vegans, halal and other dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • If you are more than 15 minutes late without prior notice, your reservation will be automatically canceled.
  • Solo travelers can participate, but please note that the price for one participant is the same as the price for two.

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • 1-min walk from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Isezaki Line and the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, and a 1-min walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 1 week before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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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.

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Sidney Sison
December 30, 2024
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A great insight into the basics of sushi making, with concentration in Nigiri style sushi. The staff were great, friendly, pleasant and accommodating. A fun learning experience.

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Private Asakusa Sushi-Making Class w/ Pro Chef (90 mins) - from $77.30
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Private Asakusa Sushi-Making Class w/ Pro Chef (90 mins) -from $77.30
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Private Sushi-Making (90 mins) + Unlimited Drinks  -from $85.03
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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