Japan is the home of sushi and one of the best places to learn to make this delicacy is with one of Tokyo’s varied classes – here are five authentic sushi making classes in the capital.
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Whether it’s early morning in Tsukiji, dining in a tiny side street restaurant, or just visiting one of the huge chains in Shibuya – wherever you go in Tokyo good sushi is never hard to find. The Japanese dish, generally consisting of raw fish and vinigered rice, has become a firm favourite in almost every country in the world but Tokyo is arguably the best place to try this delicacy. If you want to go even further than just sampling it, Tokyo also offers a range of opportunities to learn how to make sushi – how about taking home a culinary skill from your Japanese holiday rather than just a few souvenirs? Here are five authentic sushi making classes in Tokyo.
Tokyo Professional Sushi Chef Experience
Straight in at the deep end with a sushi-making experience with a professional chef. This is the real deal where you get to dress up a sushi chef (yes even a hat) before getting cracking on a two-hour tutorial with an expert. The ingredients are restaurant quality, using the same grade fish that is used in many sushi shops, and it is all freshly caught and delivered. You not only get training in making classic sushi but also learn how to use different ingredients to customize the taste to your liking, even coming up with your own combinations. All the ingredients and equipment are included in this quality experience. From €92.75.
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class
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This three-hour course is a really easy-going introduction into making sushi. You spend the afternoon with local experts in a warm and friendly atmosphere, learning the basic techniques to making sushi rice as well as understanding different flavour combinations. You can also experiment to make your own unique tastes here too. The class covers the more popular types of typical sushi including Nigiri, Inari and Sushi Rolls. The class size is limited to eight, so you won’t get lost in a crowd of people, and the instructors are always on hand to help out and give advice. From €56.37.
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Private Tokyo Sushi-Making Class at 100-Year-Old Sushi Bar
This is a really cool sushi-making course that will probably end up being one of your best memories of a trip to Tokyo. You’ll be learning to make sushi with Kazuki at his 100-year-old sushi restaurant in Shinjuku-ku, with everything you could possibly want to know about this ancient art. You’ll be making five types of sushi, including nigiri sushi and tamagoyaki sushi, and learning two methods of shaping sushi: ‘kotegaeshi’ and ‘tategaeshi’. The course it 1.5 hours long, so it’s not the longest, but it sure is fun. Kazuki has taught more than 5,000 people how ot make sushi so he really knows his stuff. At the end you all get to eat your creations too. From €51.31.
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Tokyo: Maki Sushi Roll & Temari Sushi Making Class
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This course focuses on making two different types of sushi: maki-sushi (roll-sushi) & Temari-Sushi, which is when sushi is made into small ball shapes and decorated with various fish and vegetables. The class is Asakusa, a part of Tokyo where you get a feel for the old city, so is the perfect setting for learning about the centuries-old art of making sushi. The staff are really knowledgeable and can talk you through all the steps of making the perfect sushi, from presentation to taste. The best bit of course is eating the sushi at the end too. From €54.56.
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Tsukiji Fish Market and Sushi Making Tour
If you really want to get to know the whole process of how sushi gets to the plate, this is a great experience. It starts with a tour of Tsukiji Market, the largest fish market in the world, with a local guide, where you will learn all about Japanese food culture. Later you’ll be making your very own sushi, taught by a professional sushi chef, gaining special tips about sushi preparation, as well as a good insight into Japanese food and culture. It’s a fascinating four-hour experience. From €108.66.
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