Japanese Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego
Tempura, sushi, yakitori, soba, udon and more have you reaching for your take-out menu? With a Japanese cooking class in Downtown San Diego, you can learn just what these dishes are and how to create your very own plate. Japanese cuisine is delicate and takes thoughtful manipulation of a balance of flavors from spices and other ingredients. Highly trained chefs give you the skills to do just this. Your international culinary journey awaits, book today!
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Gourmet Modern Japanese Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Try your hand at crafting a Japanese street food favorite, courtesy of Chef Aaron. Learn how to create a handful of Japanese cuisine favorites, including okonomiyaki, a savory pancake commonly topped with cabbage or grilled meats. Chef Aaron will also teach you smart techniques to make three more classic...
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Chef Aaron
Serving the San Diego area
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Sushi-Centered Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to craft and roll fresh, flavorful sushi rolls in this Asian inspired cooking class. Rolling sushi sometimes feels intimidating, but in this cooking class, you'll feel at ease with this process. This hands-on workshop is led by an experienced Chef Krong covering everything from selecting the freshest ingredients...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Rolls and Romance - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to roll shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, and vegetable hand rolls for a perfect night. Transform a date night with a cooking class dedicated to crafting a sushi bar. Learn to roll shrimp tempura and spicy tuna rolls, complemented by creamy avocado and vegetable hand rolls. Perfect the art of sushi rice, essential for...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Discover Asian Cooking Techniques
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Wield your knife with care as you try your hand at creating these Japanese recipes. In this hands-on cooking class, learn how to steam bao buns of your own and fry chicken in a Japanese style, as well as preparing other stunning dishes. Bring home your new skills to impress your friends and family.
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Chef Jarrett
Serving the San Diego area
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Stylish Hibachi Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Sharpen your grilling skills and learn skills for hibachi at home. Plan a fun dining experience using restaurant-worthy techniques with this cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, you'll learn how to prepare a flavor-filled chicken teriyaki and wok-frying vegetable fried rice. You'll slice and toss ingredients into a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Handcrafted Japanese Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take flavorful tour of Japan one dish at a time. Transport your taste buds to beautiful Japan in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll craft authentic Japanese cuisine from scratch. A world-class chef will guide you through a menu of irresistible East Asian flavors, starting with delicate shrimp and pork dumplings...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Global Street Food Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the vibrant world of global street food with a hands-on culinary adventure. Enjoy a flavor-packed adventure with this cooking class as you master iconic street food from around the globe. Craft golden, crispy curried vegetable samosas and falafel bites with a zesty green tahini sauce. Perfect yakitori grilled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Dim Sum Demystified
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience dim sum mastery and bold flavors. Delightfully plump dim sum dumplings take the spotlight during this in-depth cooking class. A top-rated chef is eager to teach you how to form, fold, pleat and steam your dim sum to rival restaurant quality. You'll also prepare a selection of sweet and savory treats using...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Sushi Skills Showcase - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Impress your partner with a session dedicated to their favorite sushi. This gourmet cooking class takes you and your partner on a culinary skills journey through fresh sushi. Following the chef tutor’s lead, you’ll both increase your knife skills and learn how to make sushi rolls. Plus, you’ll learn how to make...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Sushi Rolls Your Way
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the art of rolling fresh sushi in this fun and interactive cooking class. Sushi-making is an art, and you'll unlock the secrets to it in this cooking class. Your master chef instructor will teach the basics for handcrafting sushi rolls including the ever-popular spicy tuna roll. Pair your homemade sushi with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Ramen Done Professionally
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make a classic dish with a modern twist in this class. Join this ramen cooking class and learn how to add a creative twist to an all-time classic and quick dish. Usually, this dish doesn’t require creativity, but now you can make it in its most delicious form with the help of experienced local chefs. You will play...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Japanese Steakhouse Dinner Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Asian flavor right to your dinner plate with a special menu. Enjoy a wonderful night with a Japanese cooking class and learn from experienced local chefs. Learn how to make classic Japanese staple foods, from vegetarian to meat variants or some fresh salads and soups, before you round up the night with a sweet...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
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.