Yakisoba Food Experiences(15)

Great guide, beautiful night, and a great way to start our tour of Japan. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a “first night” experience in Kyoto, as not only does the walking tour feel good after the long flight, the introduction to language and etiquette has proven useful during our time in Japan.

We really enjoyed making soba noodles with this workshop. The instructions were really clear and the equipment was great. Some of the techniques you learn will also be useful for other cooking. We got to make two kinds of soba noodles, regular and with matcha, and both were delicious. After the workshop we had a lovely lunch with our noodles and some extras provided by the host. The host was very lovely and explained everything very clearly. All in all, we certainly recommend this to people who want to learn how to make soba at home!

Our group of 6 had a wonderful tour of Uji on April 7! With excellent English, Terumi S. led the tour which focused on a wide variety of Matcha and Green Tea experiences. We especially liked Terumi putting tea-making in Japan in context by pointing out the differences as we went along. Even though it was raining we were able to do all of the activities indoors. I especially liked the tea ceremony where the women were in full kimono dress with Terumi translating the ritual. She went the extra mile to get us to our next appointment by riding the train with us and showing us the connection! Arigato for an exceptional tour!

We had a wonderful experience with Michie who spoke fluent English and was very knowledgeable of the area and food. Our daughter is Coeliac and Michie made sure she was able to have gluten free safe options. Would recommend to anyone with dietary restrictions.

Asako Sensei’s class is not only about cooking techniques but educates you about Japanese culture and philosophy. Asako offers a more in-depth understanding of the health (and health benefits of Japanese food), consciousness, and what hard work means. I think she demonstrated these concepts in a way that was fun and easy to understand. I also thought it was good that Asako Sensei can speak perfect English, her genial nature is easily accessible for foreigners who cannot speak Japanese. In this class, people can learn about Japan’s food and culture without going to expensive tourist spots.