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Umami Workshop in Tokyo: Make Dashi & Oyakodon

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$140.89
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Unlock the secrets of Japanese umami in this hands-on cooking workshop in Tokyo!
Learn how to make traditional ichiban-dashi, cook a flavorful oyakodon, and enjoy your meal with authentic side dishes.
Discover the “Golden Ratio” of Japanese seasonings and take home a special set of original flavors. Perfect for food lovers and travelers who want to experience real Japanese taste.

Umami Workshop in Tokyo: Make Dashi & Oyakodon
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • All tools and aprons used in lessons
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
There is a samurai-style mural on the wall.
Return details
There is a samurai-style mural on the wall.

"Washoku" (Japanese cuisine) has been registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
To understand washoku, it is essential to know about Japanese dashi and umami.

Learn about umami and the Golden Ratio of seasonings for Japanese cuisine with a professional chef. Make ichiban-dashi (Japanese soup stock) and cook oyakodon (a bowl of rice topped with chicken and eggs) using the golden ratio of all-purpose sauce.

Start by learning about umami and see how to make ichiban-dashi (Japanese soup stock) in a professional way. Experience firsthand the synergistic effects of umami.

Then, a professional chef will teach you the Golden Ratio of seasonings for Japanese cuisine, which will take your everyday dishes up a notch.

Finally, cook oyakodon using the golden ratio of all-purpose sauce and taste it with side dishes. This is a recommended class that comes with a set of Kappodo Institute's original seasonings (light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sake) as a souvenir.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Umami Workshop in Tokyo: Make Dashi & Oyakodon

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $140.89
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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