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Culinary Adventure at Taste of Tokyo To Go - Tokyo

Culinary Adventure at Taste of Tokyo To Go

Ashfordeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2.5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels; no prior experience necessary

Overview

Discover the art of Japanese cuisine with this hands-on culinary adventure in Tokyo. Learn to make authentic dishes like Chicken Katsu Curry and Gyoza under expert guidance, and take home your own delicious creations.

Ashford, England

Taste of Tokyo To Go

Ages 15+ • 2.5 hours• Make some Japanese classics and take them home for dinner to enjoy!

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About This Adventure

Join a 2.5-hour culinary adventure where you'll learn to create three authentic Tokyo dishes, including Chicken Katsu Curry and Gyoza, under the guidance of friendly tutor Jethro. Enjoy a hands-on experience, take home your delicious creations, and discover tips for sourcing ingredients to impress friends and family.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Taste of some Tokyo classics! Join us with our tutor, Jethro who will walk you through the delicious dishes and ingredients.

You will make three recipes and get to take them all home to enjoy for dinner (the Okonomiyaki never makes it into the takeaway tubs!)

Each recipe is packed with flavour and you will learn how to recreate these dishes at home and our tutor will be able to advise where you can source your own ingredients when you come to cook again for friends and family.

Course menu: • Chicken Katsu Curry with Pickled vegetables • Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake) • Gyoza

This course is designed for you to package everything up and take home and enjoy dinner. We provide takeaway tubs for you to transport your food safely home.

This course is suitable for vegetarians but this must be specified when booking.

Highlights

• Learning from our skills and friendly tutor • Authentic recipes • No weighing up or washing up

Includes

•Tea and coffee • Ingredients and equipment • Takeaway boxes • Recipe pack

Excludes

• Alcohol and soft drinks

Important to Know

This is an adult lesson and is not suitable for children under the age of 15 years. Those aged between 15-17 must be supervised by a paying adult for the whole duration of the lesson.

Only paid guests actively participating in a cookery lesson are permitted to be at the cookery school whilst classes are in progress. We cannot accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area for friends or family.

There is free parking on site.

Our course menus are best suited for flexible, adventurous eaters and most strongly focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Please ensure to have carefully read the dietary-specific information for the event you have booked tickets for also that any allergies/dietary requirements have been entered at the time of booking.

Due to the nature of our events and to uphold high-quality standards, we are only able to accommodate limited dietary requests on most cookery courses. If you are unsure or have any questions regarding this please contact us in advance.

You don’t need to bring anything with you, everything is provided.

Our courses are designed to be social and interactive. We work in pairs on each course. This allows us to cook more in the session so if joining us alone you will be paired with another foodie on the course.

Drinks are available with a simple tab system just order and pay at the end of the session. If you would like anything from our shop please just let one of us know at any time and we can put the items aside for you.

If for any reason you need to change your booking we have a rebooking fee of £20 per person if alternations are made within 7 days of the course taking place.

Please wear suitable flat shoes, we also recommend that you wear sensible clothing; we are not liable for any damage to clothing or personal belongings.

Adventure Tips

Prep your palate

Bring your appetite for learning and tasting authentic Japanese dishes.

Use fresh ingredients

Follow instructor tips for sourcing authentic ingredients for best results.

Practice knife skills

Focus on cutting techniques to improve your cooking and safety.

Time management

Keep an eye on each step to ensure your dishes turn out perfectly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Some urban birds and city-dwelling insects

History

This class is inspired by Tokyo’s bustling street food scene, which has been a vital part of Japanese culture since the post-war era.

Conservation

Using locally sourced ingredients reduces carbon footprint and supports sustainable farming.

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Adventure Hotspots in Tokyo

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Apron

Essential

Keeps your clothes clean while working with sauces and oils.

Sharp knife

Essential

Critical for precise cutting and safety during knife work.

Kitchen towel

Useful for cleaning as you go and handling hot items.

Notebook and pen

Jot down tips and recipes for future cooking.