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

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Vivian and Michi

Marissa

Marissa

08 Jan 2026

Cooked some amazing ramen, learned about everything from rice to seasoning to japanese culture. Everyone loved it, my wife and I got this as a holiday gift to her parents and brother. Food turned out amazing everyone really enjoyed the event.
LeeAnn

LeeAnn

06 Jan 2026

Learned how to make fresh pasta! And made and tried Cappacio for the first time. Everything was terrific and hands on. Highly recommend to anyone.
Mary

Mary

29 Dec 2025

We chose the Italian Feast, and it was an unforgettable experience! The two chefs were not only incredibly talented but also warm and caring, which made the entire event feel special. It wasn’t just about amazing food—it was so much fun! My whole team loved every moment. The setting was beautiful, the dishes were absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone—and honestly, I’d do it again in a heartbeat!