Japanese Cooking Classes in South Bay & Peninsula
Japanese cuisine is becoming increasingly popular in the Bay Area, and now you can unlock the secrets to preparing your favorite dishes with the guidance of experienced local chefs. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of knowing you are enjoying a meal that you created yourself, so book one of many Japanese cooking classes in the South Bay and Peninsula and discover the true flavors of this island country!
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Safety During Covid-19: Look for the following indicators of what precautions your chef will take for your experience. You can book most in-person experiences as private events for an additional fee. Alternatively, check out the fully interactive Online Experiences on Cozymeal!
- Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
- Social Distancing Friendly
- Chef Requires Proof of Vaccine
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Perfecting Sushi Rolls
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to make a variety of seafood sushi from scratch in this hands-on class. You don't have to be a master in the kitchen to create homemade sushi rolls. In this guided sushi-making class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to make your own nigiri and seafood rolls completely from scratch.
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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The Art of Ramen
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to whip up speedy ramen with this fast-paced, fun class. Lovers of ramen will relish the chance to master this beloved dish thanks to a chef-led group cooking class. You’ll not only get to grips with the techniques involved in making noodles and broth but learn about the toppings used in ramen dishes...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Vegetarian Japanese Favorites
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to recreate vegetarian versions of Japanese classics with Chef Parsati. Get the full izakaya experience with this hands-on vegetarian cooking class. You'll learn techniques like sushi rolling and stir-frying using fresh produce and traditional Japanese ingredients.
Begin with a starter of Japanese spiced...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Unique Kid's Sushi Party
$85
Cooking Class
$85
A fun introduction to rolling and making unique sushi rolls aspiring chefs will love. Culinary curious kids will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Parsati. Aspiring chefs will learn all the skills they need to craft unique sushi creations.
To start the meal, kids will make a healthy snack of edamame...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Japanese Steakhouse Menu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Update steakhouse favorites with Japanese elements in this practical class Develop your skills and unlock exciting new flavors in this Japanese steakhouse cooking class. You’ll get hands-on practice at Japanese cookery techniques under the expert eye of your professional chef, and gain the skills to prepare...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Dinner at a Japanese Steakhouse
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give classic steakhouse dishes a twist of Japanese flavors. Elevate a luxurious steakhouse meal with the flavors of Japanese cuisine in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to use fresh ingredients to make the signature Japanese flavors. Plus, learn essential cooking techniques to prepare...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Celebrate The Lunar New Year
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a delicious feast Let's welcome the Year of the Dragon by learning how to cook a dish that represents luck, fortune and happiness in this cooking class. Join a top-rated chef in this fun and interactive cooking class, where you'll get the opportunity to create your own Lunar New Year...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Sensational Sushi
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the time-honored flavors and techniques signature of Japanese sushi In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll follow along with an experienced chef instructor to create a colorful array of handmade sushi filled with fresh, traditional ingredients. Meticulously prepare each element for your sushi before...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Donabe: Japanese One Pot Wonder
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Japanese Donabe-style dinner parties are a one-pot wonder you won’t want to miss. Join Chef Evan and stew over his collection of one-pot dishes served family style in traditional Japanese clay pots. Learn the ethos behind this pedestrian food as Chef Evan utilizes simple ingredients that provide real substance,...
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Chef Evan
Oakland (Downtown Oakland)
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The Art of Sushi
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Perfect your sushi-making skills with Chef Motoko. Surprise your dinner guests with a colorful selection of sushi. Chef Motoko’s recipes are based around the Japanese philosophy of soshoku, or frugal meal. Traditionally made up of a soup, a side dish and rice, this style of eating has become the norm in most...
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Chef Motoko
Serving the Bay Area
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Japanese Rice Bowl
$110
Cooking Class
$110
Discover new ways to enjoy sushi rice with Chef Motoko. Sushi rice isn’t only for nigiri or maki rolls but is a foundation for many meals in Japan. Chef Motoko’s recipes are based around the Japanese philosophy of soshoku, or frugal meal. Traditionally made up of a soup, a side dish and rice, this style of eating...
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Chef Motoko
Serving the Bay Area
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Weeknight Meals
$130
Cooking Class
$130
Explore ways to elevate your weeknight meals without slaving away in the kitchen. Join Chefs Jen, Frances and Sasha for an enriching and thoroughly delicious culinary engagement where you'll learn useful kitchen skills and techniques. With combined experience spanning multiple decades, these chefs possess an...
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Chef Jen K.
Berkeley (Northwest Berkeley)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.