Sushi Making
Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese food in the world
In Japan, sushi making is not only an ancient and delicate art, but also a traditional food culture lobed by Japanese people. Traditional Sushi consists of premium Japanese rice and raw fish, low in fat, high in protein. It can be the main dish or snack for Japanese people.
There are various types of Sushi, such as:
1. Nigiri: Rice balls topped with fish, shellfish, tuna, or shrimp.
2. Gunkan: Rice cups wrapped in dried seaweed, filled with seafood or fish eggs.
3. Norimaki: Rice rolled in dried seaweed sheets, with seafood or vegetables inside.
4. Temaki: Hand rolls made with a larger seaweed wrap and filled with ingredients.
Where and how much to experience sushi making lessons in the Japan?
If you are planning to visit Japan with your family or friends, a sushi-making tour is highly recommended to you. These sushi-making lessons are informative, interactive, and fun. In these cooking classes, You can learn how to choose fresh ingredients, explore Japanese food culture, and discover the art of creating beautiful and delicious sushi. Additionally, you will learn proper etiquette for enjoying sushi and have the opportunity to share your self-made, delightful sushi with your family or friends.
Furthermore, some sushi-making classes take place in the house of local citizens, providing a deeper immersion into Japanese daily life and culture. I assure you that from start to finish, you will have a delightful and fulfilling experience, filled with smiles. It is very worthy to experience the sweet cooking and interactive time.
There are some places where sushi making classes can be attended in Tokyo:
1. Tsukiji Outer Market: there’re various sushi-making workshops, sushi restaurants and cooking schools in this area providing hands-on classes
2. Tokyo Sushi Academy: a renowned institution that offers professional sushi-making courses
3. Cooking studios and schools: classes can be joined in the websites
4. Some hotels and cultural centers
5. Some Sushi restaurants: some sushi restaurants in Tokyo offer sushi meal along with sushi-making session with the chef
Where to learn sushi making in other cities of Japan?
Osaka: Osaka Uzuki Cooking Class, Cooking Sun Osaka, ABC Cooking Studio, classes by the local host of an apartment
Kyoto: some traditional Japanese restaurants, local cooking studios and schools (such as Cooking Sun Kyoto, Haru Cooking Class, WAK Japan, etc.), Sushi workshops, classes by the local host of an apartment
Sapporo: Sapporo Sushi workshops, Sapporo cooking studios, cultural centers and community events, classes by the local host of an apartment
Nagoya: Nagoya cooking studios, cuotural centers and community events, some Sushi restaurants of Izakayas, classes by the local host of an apartment
How much and how long for a sushi making class in Japan?
The costs of sushi making classes in Japan are different depending on different factors, including the location, the level of expertise of the teacher, the duration, the type of ingredients and whether full dining experience is included or not. Generally, the costs range from about JPY3000 to JPY10,000 per person. The duration of each class is different too, ranging from about 40 minutes to 3 hours. Usually, it takes about 1-1.5 hours for a basic class and 2 to 3 hours for a comprehensive class.
With the fast development of the internet, people can book more and more sushi making lessons online. When you search for sushi-making classes in Japan, make sure to check the availability, class details, and reviews from previous participants before making a reservation.
