Japanese Cooking Classes in Tampa

Enjoy a lesson in the traditional Japanese art of bento box preparation in a unique cooking class with Chef Vivian and Chef Michi. They'll bring an age-old custom into the modern day with a selection of flavorful recipes perfectly matched for an authentic bento box experience. In this course, you'll create gyoza, savory dumplings filled with beef and cabbage, seasoned with scallions and ginger. You'll also make a refreshing Japanese potato salad, peppered...

In this unique cooking class, you’ll learn how to create incredible, steaming bowls of ramen from scratch. Chef Vivian and Chef Michi will teach you, step by step, how to make traditional ramen noodles and authentic broth. First, you’ll craft the noodles and learn how to prepare savory pork or tofu chashu. You’ll then brew the broth, mixing a variety of ingredients to create perfect umami flavor. As an added bonus, you’ll learn how to make onigiri:...

Join Chef Ricky in this fun and interactive cooking class on advanced sushi-making techniques. You'll use fresh ingredients to create a variety of sushi selections. Start by preparing miso soup with dashi, tofu and seaweed. Next comes a variety of nigiri, including flame-seared Scottish salmon, yellowfin tuna with wasabi, hamachi with yuzu and toro with bluefin tuna. Get creative with a perfectly plated gunkan maki. End with a colorful dessert temari with...

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Danh, learn to incorporate artistry and unique ingredients into your sushi-making skill set. You'll make impressive dishes and learn valuable techniques to bring home with you.Begin this advanced sushi preparation course with a twist on nachos featuring seared tuna over crisp wontons topped with tangy salsa. Next, you will create three colorful rolls including a volcano roll, a smoky salmon roll and a tempura-fried...

Perfection is key in this hands-on cooking class as Chefs Vivian and Michi teach you how to carefully craft Japanese bento boxes. You'll begin by preparing sticky and hearty beef gyoza dumplings full of cabbage, scallions and ginger, and a classic Japanese potato salad with refreshing cucumbers and dill. Then, you'll delicately prepare and plate a seasoned shio salmon with leafy bok choy and asparagus. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a traditional daifuku ri...

Practice the fundamentals of crafting handmade sushi from start to finish in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Danh. You'll learn the secrets to recreating some of your Japanese favorites while mastering valuable new culinary skills.Start off strong by learning to make wonderfully crispy crab rangoons alongside a delectable sweet chili sauce. Next, get a lesson in knife skills while preparing fresh cucumber, avocado and imitation crab for a classic Cal...

Explore the secrets of making sushi in this hands-on cooking class. Experience hands-on chef training as Chefs Vivian and Michi unveil the secrets to perfecting the craft of show-stopping sushi rolls. Join Chefs Vivian and Michi in this hands-on cooking class as you master the fundamental skills to prepare a variety of sushi rolls and authentic Japanese dishes. First, you'll prepare a classic miso soup. Then, you'll use your skills to create two delicate s...

Join Chef Vivian and Michi to prepare a fancy three-course fine-dining menu in this hands-on cooking class. Using high-quality authentic Japanese ingredients and traditional French cooking techniques, you'll cook a lavish dinner course worthy of any Michelin star restaurant. After learning smart knife skills, you'll assemble a radish and cucumber salad topped with edible flowers and gold leaf. Then, you'll learn how to prepare a traditional seafood sunomon...