Wagyu And 7 Dishes Class

Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class

★ 5.0 202 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $71.26 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Group: max 8 travellers
Meeting point: Cooking Sun Tokyo, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Cooking Sun

Overview

This three hour class at Cooking Sun's studio in Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, puts you in a small group of no more than 8 people to cook a wagyu centred Japanese meal from scratch. It starts at 09:30 and runs through the morning, finishing back at the same studio where everyone sits down and eats what they made. Instructors teach in English and cover Japanese home cooking techniques.

The session is built around staple techniques rather than watching demonstrations. One reviewer describes starting with dashi, the Japanese stock, then using it across the other dishes, and recipes are included so the dishes can be recreated at home. The instructors explain ingredient history and technique as they go, and reviewers describe the atmosphere as fun and relaxed.

It suits travellers with varying levels of cooking experience, and reviewers with little kitchen background and experienced cooks alike say they learned a lot. Vegetarian options exist if requested at booking, and dietary requirements can be flagged then too. The studio sits in a quiet residential area, which one reviewer found pleasant to walk through but which several travellers found tricky to locate.

What's Included

Included

Local cooking instructor
Recipes
Ingredients
Apron and towel rental

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Find the studioThe meeting point is Cooking Sun Tokyo, 18-39 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku. It is on the 2nd floor of a beige residential building; use the right side door and press 314 on the intercom to call.
Class beginsThe class starts at 09:30 and lasts 3 hours, taught in English by a local cooking instructor.
Cook the mealPrepare a wagyu beef dish plus the other dishes in the menu. Apron, towel, ingredients and recipes are all provided.
Sit down and eatReviewers describe finishing with a multi course meal of everything the group cooked.
Class endsThe experience ends back at the meeting point. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the morning go smoothly, from finding the building to how the class is paced.

Finding the studio. The studio is inside a residential building and several reviewers said it was hard to locate. The listing gives clear instructions: 2nd floor, right side door, intercom 314. Allow extra time for the search.
Class size. The class is capped at 8 travellers. Reviewers describe a relaxed, welcoming feel in the studio.
Hands on level. The class involves cooking several dishes yourself, and reviewers describe it as hands on. That said, it moves through a full menu in 3 hours, so expect a busy pace.
Eating at the end. The meal is served at the end rather than eaten as you cook. Reviewers describe sitting down to enjoy the multi course meal they prepared once the cooking is finished.
Dietary needs. A vegetarian option is available and the listing asks travellers to advise specific dietary requirements at booking. Flagging needs in advance lets the team prepare for them.
Recipes to take home. Recipes are included with the class, so the dishes can be cooked again afterwards. One reviewer mentioned leaving with recipes they planned to use at home.

Common issues. The studio is not wheelchair accessible, per the listing. The building can be difficult to find, a point raised by several reviewers, though others found it easy with a map. The class requires a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, with the choice of a different date or a full refund. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with the main recurring complaint being the tricky location.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes a local cooking instructor, all recipes, ingredients, and apron and towel rental. The meal you cook is eaten at the end of class. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Where Does The Class Meet And How Do I Find It?

It meets at Cooking Sun Tokyo, 18-39 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku City. The studio is on the 2nd floor of a beige residential building. Use the right side door at the entrance and press 314 on the intercom to call. Several reviewers found the building tricky to locate, so allow time.

Is There A Vegetarian Option Or Allergy Accommodation?

Yes. A vegetarian option is available, and travellers are asked to advise any dietary requirements at booking. Mention specific needs when booking so the team can plan for them.

Do I Need Cooking Experience?

No. One reviewer said the instructors make the cooking approachable for people with virtually any level of experience, explaining techniques as the class goes.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside 24 hours are not refunded or accepted. Cut off times use the local experience time. The class also needs a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for that reason you are offered a different date or a full refund.

How Many People Are In A Class?

The listing caps the class at 8 travellers maximum. Reviewers describe a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in the studio.

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