Foodstory — Hands‑On Japanese Cooking Classes in Los Angeles

Discover Foodstory — Japanese cooking classes in Los Angeles

Foodstory offers hands-on Japanese cooking classes and market tours in Los Angeles, focusing on authentic techniques and practical recipes. For home cooks and food enthusiasts seeking ramen classes in LA, bento workshops, Little Tokyo market tours, seafood preparation lessons, traditional Japanese breakfast classes, or izakaya small-plate sessions, Foodstory provides clearly defined, time-bound experiences.

Ramen Classes in Los Angeles

• Ramen Run Down: Tonkotsu & Chicken — a three-hour ramen class covering rich tonkotsu soup, noodles made from scratch with the traditional foot-stomping method, and classic toppings like chashu and soft‑boiled eggs.

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Bento Box Workshops

• Japanese Bento Box — three-hour hands-on bento class teaching assembly techniques and recipes such as teriyaki-stuffed meat, crispy karaage, and onigiri for meal prep and presentation.

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Cooking & Tasting Tour at Japanese Markets

• A four-hour market and cooking tour in Little Tokyo starting at Marukai Market. The experience includes discovery of over 100 Japanese food products and hands-on cooking of dishes like okonomiyaki and gyoza.

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The Secrets of Japanese Seafood

• A focused class on selecting, cleaning, and filleting fish with a no-waste philosophy. Participants prepare sashimi and fishermen’s soup without oil, emphasizing thoughtful seafood handling and preparation.

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Japanese Breakfast & Izakaya

• Japanese Breakfast (2.5 hours): grilled fish, tamago-yaki, miso soup and other morning dishes.
• Izakaya: Japanese Bar foods (3 hours): small plates including teriyaki chicken, savory pancakes, and sashimi for casual entertaining.

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What to Expect

• Hands-on instruction focused on recipe execution and technique.
• Short, concentrated sessions: classes range from 2.5 to 4 hours.
• Market-led learning on select tours beginning at Marukai Market in Little Tokyo.

Who Should Attend

• Home cooks looking to expand Japanese cooking skills.
• Food enthusiasts interested in ramen, bento, seafood, or market-based cooking.
• Anyone seeking a hands-on culinary workshop in Los Angeles.

Book and Prepare

Search terms that help find these experiences include: "Japanese cooking class Los Angeles," "ramen class LA," "bento workshop Los Angeles," "Little Tokyo market tour," "Japanese seafood class LA," and "izakaya cooking class." Each Foodstory offering is described with clear duration and hands-on focus to set expectations and help potential guests choose the right experience.