What to do and see in Nishinomiya, Kinki: The Best Tours

Receive a delicious introduction to the world of Japanese cooking as you learn to prepare three of Japan's most popular dishes a 2.5 hour, small-group lesson (maximum of 6 persons). Learn how to make Japanese dishes in an informative Japanese cooking class in Osaka. This hands-on experience will have you whisking Matcha, powdered green tea, and making fresh tofu, ginger pork and grilled miso-paste marinated salmon as well as miso soup.

Inclusions: Lunch or Dinner, All ingredients, English-speaking instructor

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, optional, Food and drinks, unless specified, Sake/beer tasting, unless option selected

You will make 9 tempura (seafood, vegetables, and mixed veggie tempura) in this 2.5 hours hands-on experience! This class also gives you how to make traditional Japanese soup stock called ‘Dashi’ that contains a lot of Umami, then make tempura dipping sauce and clear soup from it. The class is limited to a small group, and depends on the number of the participants, one or more instructors will be assigned to the class so that the instructor can pay personalized attention for each participant.  You will learn not only how to make tempura but also experience making osuimono (clear soup), and namasu (pickled veggie salad). This would definitely be one of the most unforgettable experiences in your trip to Osaka!

Inclusions: All the ingredients for Lunch/Dinner (9 kinds of tempura, Soup, pickled veggie salad and steamed rice), Green tea, Seasonal dessert, All kitchen utensils, Printed recipe, Lunch, Dinner

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You'll get a hands-on training from a qualified instructor. You'll master how to make three types of sushi in just one experience. Sushi fish is a high quality and special order for this class. Even if this is your first sushi making experience, you will be amazed at how wonderful it is! You'll also make yakitori (grilled chicken) as a side dish. Skewer fresh chicken thighs yourself and grill them with a savory sauce. You'll learn miso soup from scratch. Your instructor will give you knowledge of ingredients to take Japanese broth. Vegetarians are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

Inclusions: All the ingredients for Lunch/Dinner (10 kinds of Sushi fish, Chicken, Miso Soup and steamed rice), Green tea, Japanese sweets, All kitchen utensils, Printed recipe

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At the beginning of this class, choose your favorite lunch box and wear the original kimono style apron. Cooking starts from making traditional Japanese stock 'Dashi'. After that, you make seven basic Japanese dishes often eaten at home, using Wagyu (Japanese beef), shrimp, salmon, egg, squash and mushroom, green vegetable, also make triangular rice balls. In this experience, you acquire various cooking techniques such as frying, grilling, simmering and marinade. In addition, after practicing to make triangular shapes using plastic molds, you complete two rice balls. When all the dishes are completed, please try packing in a lunch box with fresh vegetables! Your instructor advises on an attractive pack way. At the end, place the dishes, along with chopsticks and let's say “Itadakimasu”! Please enjoy the meal you made served with the complimentary Miso soup.

Inclusions: All the ingredients for Lunch/Dinner, Miso soup, Green tea, All kitchen utensils, Printed recipe, Lunch, Dinner

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We will cook three types of sushi, like nigiri sushi and Japanese rolled sushi, uramaki, and miso soup. Firstly, I will show you how to make sushi rice and “dashi” which is traditional Japanese soup stock made from fish and seaweed. After that, we will make sushi and miso soup. Finally, we will eat all dishes together after finished cooking. - WHAT TO EXPECT - ・Understand basic Japanese cooking method and ingredients ・Learn how to prepare all the ingredients to make sushi like making sushi rice and slicing fish with a Japanese sharp knife ・Make 3 types of sushi by yourself ・Learn how to make dashi broth and miso soup - MENU - ・4 pieces of nigiri sushi ・1 shin sushi roll ・1 uramaki（California roll） ・Miso soup ・Small dessert * Please understand the class menu will change slightly due to seasonality of ingredients. - ADDITIONAL NOTES - If you have any special dietary requirements, food allergies or other requests, please inform us when you make your reservation.

Inclusions: Kitchen tools, apron, English recipe paper, All ingredients, drinks（Japanese tea or water）, small dessert

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Master the art of tempura at Sakura cook during a 2-hour class. Understand the steps to making dashi (traditional Japanese stock), which is used as a base for soup and dipping sauce. Then make 6 types of tempura. Presentation is important in Japanese culture, so learn to set in an artful way, then enjoy your meal. Choose to pair drinks with your meal for an additional cost. - Immersive 2 hour cooking lesson at Sakura Cook in Osaka - Explore the art of deep frying tempura with your instructor - Make 6 types of tempura and traditional dashi stock - Receive recipes to take home with you - Choose from lunch or dinner experiences

Inclusions: All the ingredients for Lunch/Dinner, Green tea, All kitchen utensils, Printed recipe

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Making nigiri-sushi is a skill that is difficult to master alone. Get a hands-on experience under the guidance of an expert in Osaka. In a small group of no more than 8 participants, learn how to make nigiri-sushi, as well as miso soup. • Small-group tour (maximum 8) ensures a more personal experience • Choice of lunch- or dinner time class to best suit your schedule • Includes all ingredients, as well as some sweets to enjoy afterward • Learn how to make nigiri-sushi under the guidance of a professional

Inclusions: All the ingredients for Lunch/Dinner (Sushi fish, Rolled omelet, Miso Soup and steamed rice), Green tea, Seasonal dessert, All kitchen utensils, Printed recipe, Lunch, Dinner

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We will cook home style ramen broth and ramen toppings like grilled pork, seasoned egg and the other toppings, and Gyoza from scratch. All recipes were created by me to recreated easily at home. You will learn easy and quick ramen soup cooking way without instant soup stock. Firstly, I will explain all ingredients to make the dishes. Then, I will demonstrate how to make all the dishes and we will cook together. Finally, we will eat them and enjoy chatting after finished cooking. - WHAT TO EXPECT - ・Understand basic Japanese ingredients ・Learn how to prepare all the ingredients to make ramen soup and the toppings ・Learn how to make gyoza skin and gyoza filling ・Learn how to wrap gyoza and grill - MENU - ・Ramen ・Gyoza ・Small dessert * Please understand the class menu will change slightly due to seasonality of ingredients. - ADDITIONAL NOTES - If you have any special dietary requirements, food allergies or other requests, please inform us when you make your reservation.

Inclusions: Kitchen tools, apron, English recipe paper, All ingredients, drinks（Japanese tea or water）, small dessert

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You'll get a hands-on training from a qualified instructor. You'll master how to make ramen from scratch. Also two different types of gyoza. You'll learn unique cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home. Vegetarians are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

Inclusions: All the ingredients for Lunch/Dinner, Green tea, All kitchen utensils, Printed recipe, Seasonal dessert

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You'll get a hands-on online training from a professional Japanese instructor. You'll learn new cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home. Oyakodon is a Japanese home meal with chicken and egg on rice. You can cook with just one pan and simple ingredients. [Your Preparation] Before the class starts, you need to prepare the ingredients and kitchen utensils. Below are the main ingredients and utensils. After your booking, we will send you a "Preparation List". - Main ingredients: chicken thigh, onion, egg, cooked rice, sugar, soy sauce - Main utensils: cutting board, kitchen knife, pan, stove, measuring cup, tablespoon, teaspoon [Device] You need a computer with a camera, smartphone or tablet. Before the class starts we will give you the URL of the ZOOM meeting. Please connect to the URL from your device. Be careful the start time is Japan time.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Recipe (you will receive in PDF file)

Exclusions: All ingredients and equipment (because this is an online experience)