Cooking Class - Authentic Japanese Bento Box

What You’ll Do

Learn how to prepare four Japanese dishes and how to plate them in a bento box.

Bento boxes, which include individual portions of dishes, is a long culinary tradition in Japan. Learn the art of plating Japanese bento in a traditional bento box in this cooking class with Chef Vivian and Michi.

First, you'll prepare the bento recipes: Ginger-spiced beef gyoza, Japanese potato salad with cucumbers, classic shio salmon paired with bok choy and asparagus, and daifuku, a rice cake with red bean. Then, Chef Vivian and Michi will teach you how to plate each dish in a bento box.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

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  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 10
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Asian, Beginner, Date Night, Japanese

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Chef Vivian and Chef Michi are a husband and wife dynamic culinary duo, each bringing more than 30 years of professional culinary experience to the table. Chef Vivian is a highly respected and lauded private chef, caterer and cooking class instructor. Chef Michi is a master of all things authentic Japanese sushi. Together, Chef Vivian and Chef Michi are a culinary force to be reckoned with in the kitchen.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Vivian and Michi will travel to guests within Miami for this experience.

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What You’ll Do

Learn how to prepare four Japanese dishes and how to plate them in a bento box.

Bento boxes, which include individual portions of dishes, is a long culinary tradition in Japan. Learn the art of plating Japanese bento in a traditional bento box in this cooking class with Chef Vivian and Michi.

First, you'll prepare the bento recipes: Ginger-spiced beef gyoza, Japanese potato salad with cucumbers, classic shio salmon paired with bok choy and asparagus, and daifuku, a rice cake with red bean. Then, Chef Vivian and Michi will teach you how to plate each dish in a bento box.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 10
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Asian, Beginner, Date Night, Japanese
Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Vivian and Michi

Susan

Susan

10 Jul 2025

Great time today! Great food and lots of fun!
Al

Al

04 Jul 2025

We signed up for the “The Bear” cooking class for a date night, we’re big fans of the show and figured, why not cook like it? Chef Vivian and Chef Michi were great, super easy to talk to, really down to earth, and made the whole thing feel comfortable. We had some really good conversations with them about their cooking backgrounds, what food means to them, and even got some cool travel tips for their home countries, Peru and Japan. The whole night just felt really warm and inviting just like hanging out with friends who just happen to be amazing chefs. The class was a four course meal, and honestly everything we made was great, but the two that really stood out were Sydney’s omelette with the potato chips on top and the risotto. That omelette was such a clever idea, and we’ve already said we’re making it again at home. It was quite easy and I may be investing in a new kitchen gadget for the house, a Japanese tamago pan! And the risotto’s something I’ve always avoided because it seemed like such a hassle, but the way they taught it made it feel totally doable, I’m actually excited to try it again. It was far less daunting than I thought. The after dinner, we got to play with Agar Agar to make some cool dessert pearls to top our ice cream with, we felt like a mix of a scientist and chef. What I appreciated most was how approachable it all was. The food looked and tasted like something from a nice restaurant, but nothing about it felt overcomplicated or intimidating. Nothing was too greasy or overly processed, just nice clean ingredients that made for tasty dishes. I’ve done other classes before where it’s rushed and overly fancy and you walk out thinking, “Well… not doing that again.” This was completely different, they showed us how to make impressive dishes that actually feel possible to recreate at home. And the little tips and tricks they shared really stuck with me, especially the tip about scoring mushrooms (we felt like pros) and not washing the flavor off before cooking. You get to cook and eat a full four-course meal, learn from two super talented chefs, and walk away with a fun memory you’ll actually want to tell people about. If you’re looking for a fun, cozy date night or just want to pick up some new cooking skills without feeling overwhelmed, I definitely recommend booking with Chef Vivian and Michi. It was relaxed, memorable, and just a really good time. We’ll definitely be back for another class.
Sam

Sam

05 Jun 2025

One of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. I have very little cooking experience and they helped me make some of the best sushi I have ever eaten. Also, Chefs Vivian and Michi are the kindest people, and are great to talk to while cooking. Wonderful experience and would recommend to anyone!