Discover the magic of Japanese sweets at Foodstory, where seasonal mochi and confections bring a delicious cultural adventure to your visit. Read more for the full experience!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness needed; just a taste for sweets and curiosity.
Wildlife
History
Foodstory was established in 2010 by a family passionate about traditional Japanese confections, making it a respected spot for authentic sweets.
Conservation
Foodstory emphasizes sustainable sourcing for ingredients and minimizes waste through recycling and composting initiatives.
Foodstory
Discover the magic of Japanese sweets at Foodstory, where seasonal mochi and confections bring a delicious cultural adventure to your visit. Read more for the full 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.
Ramen Run Down: Tonkotsu & Chicken is a three-hour workshop that teaches how to make rich tonkotsu soup, noodles from scratch using the traditional foot-stomping method, and toppings such as chashu and soft‑boiled eggs.
Japanese Bento Box is a three-hour course on crafting Japanese-style bento boxes, including recipes like teriyaki-stuffed meat, karaage, and onigiri for visually appealing and portable meals.
Cooking & Tasting Tour at Japanese Markets is a four-hour experience in Little Tokyo that begins at Marukai Market, features discovery of over 100 Japanese food products, and continues with a guided tour followed by hands-on cooking of dishes like okonomiyaki and gyoza.
The Secrets of Japanese Seafood covers selection, cleaning, and filleting of fish while emphasizing a no-waste philosophy; participants prepare dishes such as sashimi and fishermen’s soup without oil.
Japanese Breakfast is a 2.5-hour class that teaches traditional breakfast recipes, including grilled fish, tamago-yaki, and miso soup.
Izakaya: Japanese Bar foods is a three-hour class focused on small plates like teriyaki chicken, savory pancakes, and sashimi suited to casual entertaining.
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 early for the best experience
Arriving at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tasting ensures you get a seat and full attention from staff.
Try all seasonal flavors
Sample the diverse mochi varieties to enjoy the full range of flavors that change with each season.
Ask about ingredients
Inquire about the ingredients if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.
Bring a small bag for leftovers
Some treats may be packed for you to take home; bringing a bag is helpful.
Comfortable walking shoes
You may walk between different tasting stations or neighborhood areas.
Reusable shopping bag
Great for carrying any treats or souvenirs you purchase.
Notebook or camera
Capture your favorite flavors or jot down tasting notes.
Mask or face covering
Useful if required by local health guidelines during your visit.