Japanese Cooking Classes in the Bay Area

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If you're craving the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine and want to recreate that umami-rich taste at home, Japanese cooking classes in the Bay Area are the perfect place to start. Whether you're in Healdsburg or nearby cities like Berkeley or Palo Alto, you’re just a short distance from learning how to craft sushi, ramen, and more. Led by expert chefs, these interactive classes teach you how Japanese cuisine expertly balances sweet, salty, sour, and umami flavors. Learn traditional techniques like teppanyaki for yakitori and takoyaki, or master the art of light yet crunchy tempura. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned cook, these courses are a fun way to bring the authentic taste of Japan to your kitchen. Book your Japanese cooking classes in the Bay Area today.


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Bay Area Cooking Class: Unique Kid's Sushi Party Bay Area Cooking Class: Unique Kid's Sushi Party 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Unique Kid's Sushi Party 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Unique Kid's Sushi Party 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Unique Kid's Sushi Party 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Unique Kid's Sushi Party 6 slide
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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
5.0
315 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Thu, Mar 27th at 11:00AM & other times
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Perfecting Sushi Rolls

$139
Cooking Class
$139
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. Start by cooking...
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Chef Elham
4.7
62 Reviews
San Jose (Northside)
Next Date: Sat, Mar 29th at 6:30PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Hibachi for the Home Cook Bay Area Cooking Class: Hibachi for the Home Cook 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Hibachi for the Home Cook 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Hibachi for the Home Cook 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Hibachi for the Home Cook 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Hibachi for the Home Cook 6 slide
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Hibachi for the Home Cook

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate the flavors of your favorite restaurant-style Asian selections. Give your Asian fare an exciting kick with this hibachi cooking class. With a menu featuring succulent chicken teriyaki, tasty vegetable fried rice, green salad with handmade orange and ginger dressing and decadent ginger crème brûlée, your...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Mon, Mar 31st at 7:00PM
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian Japanese Favorites Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian Japanese Favorites 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian Japanese Favorites 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian Japanese Favorites 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian Japanese Favorites 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegetarian Japanese Favorites 6 slide
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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
5.0
315 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Fri, Mar 28th at 11:00AM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Essential Flavors of Japan Bay Area Cooking Class: Essential Flavors of Japan 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Essential Flavors of Japan 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Essential Flavors of Japan 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Essential Flavors of Japan 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Essential Flavors of Japan 6 slide
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Essential Flavors of Japan

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the signature ingredients behind iconic Japanese dishes. This immersive cooking class celebrates the work-horse ingredients of Japanese cuisine from fragrant ginger to tangy yuzu. The chef shares classic techniques for folding gyoza and frying vegetable tempura to elevate with savory sauces featuring ginger...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Apr 10th at 1:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Ramen Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Ramen 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Ramen 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Ramen 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Ramen 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: The Art of Ramen 6 slide
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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
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Sat, Apr 12th at 1:00PM & other times
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Japanese Bistro Table - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Treat yourselves to an evening of deluxe culinary enchantment. The fantastic fusion dishes in this date night cooking class showcase the best of Japanese cuisine prepared in fine bistro fashion. Creations like seared salmon with honey miso butter, refreshing California rolls and light and crispy vegetable tempura...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Fri, May 16th at 4:00PM & other times
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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Sushi From Scratch Bay Area Team Building Activity: Sushi From Scratch 2 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Sushi From Scratch 3 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Sushi From Scratch 4 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Sushi From Scratch 5 slide Bay Area Team Building Activity: Sushi From Scratch 6 slide
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Team Building Activity

Sushi From Scratch

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Your crew will be rolling along in no time with this collaborative sushi session. Bring the gang to a team building cooking class where sushi is the star of the show. With guidance from Chef Elham, you and your teammates can discover the secrets to preparing savory ingredients and turning them into top-tier sushi...
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Chef Elham
4.7
62 Reviews
San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
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