Discover the art of sushi-making with Foodstory in Los Angeles. This hands-on, three-hour workshop teaches traditional and regional sushi techniques for an authentic culinary experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; participants should be comfortable standing during food prep.
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History
Los Angeles’s arts district, where Foodstory is located, transformed from an industrial zone to a creative hub over the last two decades.
Conservation
Foodstory emphasizes seasonal and locally sourced ingredients to reduce environmental impact and supports sustainable seafood practices.
Foodstory
Discover the art of sushi-making with Foodstory in Los Angeles. This hands-on, three-hour workshop teaches traditional and regional sushi techniques for an authentic culinary experience.
Foodstory is a Los Angeles, California business that offers hands-on Japanese cooking classes and guided market tours.
Classes focus on practical techniques and authentic recipes drawn from Japanese culinary traditions.
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All offerings are presented in Los Angeles and are designed as immersive, time-bound experiences for home cooks and food enthusiasts. Class durations range from 2.5 to 4 hours, allowing concentrated instruction on recipes, market sourcing, knife work, and traditional preparation techniques used in each session and guided tasting.
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Classes held in Los Angeles
Tours Offered
6 Experiences
Ramen, bento, market tours, more
Typical Duration
2.5–4 hours
Short, focused hands-on sessions
Cuisine Focus
Japanese Cooking
Ramen, seafood, bento, izakaya
Find available dates for ramen, bento, market tours, seafood, breakfast, and izakaya classes and book a hands-on session online today.
Arrive Hungry and Ready
Come with an appetite and an open mind—this class ends with a satisfying self-made sushi meal.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
You’ll be standing and working with food prep for three hours, so dress practically.
Allergy Awareness
Notify the instructor ahead of time if you have seafood allergies or dietary restrictions.
Book in Advance
Foodstory workshops fill quickly; secure your spot online in advance to avoid disappointment.
Comfortable shoes
Stand comfortably during the full session of hands-on sushi preparation.
Apron
Protect your clothing from ingredients and sauces during sushi making.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the three-hour class.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on sushi techniques and recipes for future reference.