Host offerings
Tomoko was born and raised in Tokyo. After graduating, she worked for a major general trading company and then spent two years studying traditional Japanese cuisine at the Mano Culinary School in Tokyo. After that, Tomoko spent 10 years in Thailand and 5 years in Mexico, where she taught locals and expats how to cook Japanese cuisine. In July 2022 she returned to Japan and resumed her cooking classes from home. Tomoko’s culinary journey has been characterized by the influence of diverse cultures. It brings her immense joy to introduce Japanese cuisine to new people and see them enjoy it. She is passionate about both cooking and teaching; she would like everyone to experience the joy of cooking and discover a vibrant world of flavors. Tomoko’s Japanese cooking class is ideal for beginners, families, couples - anyone who is interested in learning how to cook Japanese food at home.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
Cooking experience (1 - 4 guests) Meet Tomoko at Todoroki station and walk for 13 minutes to her house. You will walk through the Todoroki Fudoson temple and a Japanese traditional garden before heading to her home. During your 2-hour Japanese cooking class learn to make a main dish and a seasonal side dish. Join Tomoko in her home kitchen for your authentic Japanese cooking class in Tokyo. You will learn to cook traditional Japanese cuisine in a local home, just like how Tomoko would cook it for her family. She will use simple ingredients and cooking techniques so that you can recreate each dish back home. You can choose one main dish from options like gyoza, ramen, okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), sushi rolls, yakimeshi (fried rice), karaage (Japanese fried chicken), or teriyaki salmon, along with a seasonal side dish.
After cooking, sit down with Tomoko at her dining table to share the meal you helped prepare, which will be served with miso soup, home-made plum wine or beer or green tea and a matcha dessert with red beans and ice cream.
Notes: Tomoko can offer lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request. Please inform her in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, while booking your Tokyo cooking class online. <br><br> Please note Tomoko's class is only suitable for those who are 12 years and above.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $12,375 | $12,375 | Not offered |
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 02:00pm | 5:00pm - 08:00pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
