Cooking Class: Japanese Sushi Making With Chef Jun

Learn to make the perfect nigiri sushi from scratch in this hands-on cooking class.


This session is all about mastering the basics of making sushi while preparing a delectable salmon nigiri. You'll start by learning how to properly season sushi rice with vinegar. Then, you'll make yuzu kosho, a bright citrus garnish that's used to enhance the flavor of the fish. Finally, you'll practice shaping nigiri sushi by hand. By the end of the session, you'll have added a new skillset to your culinary repertoire and can recreate this dish at home.


Menu


Salmon Nigiri

With sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, kombu (dried kelp), limes and fresh salmon



Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

  • Minimum Guests 4
  • Maximum Guests 25
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Activity Level
    Activity Level
  • Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
  • LabelsDate Night, Asian, Japanese, Pescatarian

Outside Reviews for Chef Jun

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Juhi C.

28 Jan 2025

Jun's classes were great because he was both excellent at walking us through each of the steps of cooking and very patient with us. I always walked away from class feeling like I learned skills and recipes that I could apply in my own kitchen.

$99 $ 55 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, meal and taxes.


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Chef Jun
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With five years of experience in professional kitchens, Chef Jun specializes in fine dining and Edomae-style sushi. Trained in French and New American cuisine, he refined his skills under award-nominated chefs before advancing to a sous chef role, focusing on traditional nigiri techniques. His background blends precision and creativity, offering a unique perspective on culinary craftsmanship. Passionate about technique and flavor, Chef Jun brings expert knowledge to every dish he creates.

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