Savoury Meal Workshops
Menu: Sushi (vinegared rice with combined with varied ingredients)
Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life. By learning about Japan and its people, you will be immersed in different perspectives and approaches that are unique to this country. Maiko Kitchen offers you opportunities to understand this culture through local instructors and guides. There is no better way to learn about a new place from the viewpoints of those who grew up and live in this amazing country. What better way to spend a day than learning a traditional, beautiful new activity with a knowledgeable tutor in a picturesque setting? You wouldn’t find friendlier people to help you experience Japan in all its splendor.
The Japanese Cooking Workshop provides you will a once in a life time experience: learning traditional Japanese dishes from local cooks in Japan! Kyoto is considered the food capital in Japan and there are many appetizing dishes from the area for you to try. Not only will you get to eat this delicious food, but learn how to make it yourself so you can make a feast back at home!
In this workshop, a qualified instructor will walk you through step by step of a customary Japanese meal. There are a range of different cooking courses for you to choose from, including lunch, dinner and confectionery classes. The last one is very unique as Japanese desserts have a distinctive flavor as the history of cooking in Japan didn’t include processed sugar till only a few hundred years ago. You will learn even more about the flavors of Japan, as well as the range of utensils used and explanation of the techniques required, while cooking a great meal as well!
Sushi can now be eaten anywhere in the world. But you can only learn about making sushi in Japan. You can learn not only how to make but also the proper manners when eating sushi Once you learn, you will probably make it many times at home!
You will make Sushi & miso soup. You can experience cooking wearing a traditional Japanese outfit.
We will make
a) Sushi - you can also learn how to cook sushi rice!b) Miso soup
and have lots of fun!HIGHLIGHTS
*Try a diverse range of ingredients and flavours unique to Japan*A friendly host will explain and demonstrate correct cooking techniques
*Held in a Japanese styled kitchen*Opportunities for taking photographs will be highlighted throughout
*Special experience to cook wearing traditional Japanese outfitChildren are welcome for this course, however since there will be something dangerous such as hot stoves and sharp knives in a kitchen room, they must be given strict parental supervision.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
***Please let us know if you have any food allergies, Halal, vegan or vegetarian preferences.
Minimum of 2 participants needed to reserve for this experience. If you are alone please just reserve for twoKimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya is a leading cultural experience provider in Japan and the only tea ceremony experience that has received TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award for four consecutive years from 2018 to 2022.
Maikoya Kyoto is found in a historic machiya townhouse in the heart of Kyoto, where the rich culture of Japan is most concentrated.
Learning about the traditions and practices of the country through our immersive cultural workshops and activities will surely give you a new perspective about the intricacies of the history and society in Japan.
Join us at Maikoya Kyoto as we guide you through Japan's traditional arts and history! Our friendly staff and hosts are fluent in English and Japanese and will make sure you have the best experiences and opportunities.
