Unique Private Cooking Class with a Tokyo Local Emi
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Enjoy a private and authentic Japanese cooking class in a local Tokyo home with your host Emi. The Harry Potter Museum in Tokyo is about a 20 min walk from Emi's apartment! This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class takes place in her home kitchen where Emi will teach you 3-4 traditional Japanese dishes from her repertoire. After years of learning from three renowned chefs, she became a culinary expert who can prepare almost any authentic Japanese dish. A Tokyo native, passionate about Japanese cooking, Emi enjoys meeting travelers and sharing her culture and cuisine over a well seasoned Japanese meal served on beautiful tableware. Join Emi and make an authentic Japanese meal, enjoyed over sake, and finished off with dessert and a cup of hot green tea!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If any travelers in your group have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking. Please message Emi directly after your booking is confirmed to discuss the menu - she is more than happy to customize menus for you. Please note if you are vegetarian Emi is happy to accommodate your request but note that the menu for the group may change accordingly
- The Harry Potter Museum in Tokyo is about a 20 min walk from Emi's apartment! If you plan to visit the TeamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills, the Oedo line brings you without transfer from Azabu-Juban station to Nerima
- After your cooking class + meal experience, if you wish Emi can take you to a Japanese sweet shop or Japanese tea and pottery shop or supermarket before dropping you off at Nerima station, so please let her know in advance. Please choose one place.
- This experience is not suitable for children of the age of 9 and under; children 10+ are charged the same as adults
- Emi will choose a menu on your behalf if she does not hear back from you with your menu preference, 4 days before the experience begins
- If it is a weekend and you are a group of 2-3 people, Emi hosts you at her home. If you are group of 4+ people and/or it is a weekday, Emi hosts you at her cooking studio.
- For travelers with accessibility concerns, please note that there are approximately 10 steps leading to Emi's studio.
- Groups of 4 or more must make reservations at least 2-3 months in advance, or we may have to turn away your request if we don't have a place available in the studio.
Reviews(134)
We really enjoyed our privat japanes class. Emy is very friendly a d her teaching is easy to understang! Gilles, Yasmine, Nabila!🙏💐
Cooking with Emi was a wonderful experience. She is vibrant, energetic, and very knowledgeable. She has great stories to share about the country and the culture and the food of Japan. We made delicious Goza, ginger pork, and a chicken dish. All were delicious! Highly recommend if you are in the Tokyo area to spend an evening with Emi!
emi is a quiet, polite, funny chef that knows her japanese food. we loved learning how to make tempura, chicken karaage and okonomiyashi in one night. i cant wait to try making them once we get back home
We went to discover local dishes with Emi and we left with a belly full of the right know-how! A very good time.
This was one of our favorite experiences on our trip to Tokyo! Emi provided amazing directions, personal connection and a truly lovely experience. We had the opportunity to make many dishes that we can’t wait to recreate when we get home! The space is clean and easy to find, Emi’s communication was clear and detailed, the experience was just a ton of fun! Highly recommend!
I had an excellent experience with Emi's cooking lesson. From the first moment, her communication was excellent, her instructions to find the studio were spot-on, and her poise, personality and knowledge were amazing. I learnt how to cook three recipes, some tricks and alternative ingredients available in my country and we chatted over a shot of sake. Time flew, because her personality is magnetic. Do not skip this activity! It will be the highlight of your time in Tokyo!
We had a wonderful family time at this cooking class! Emi was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and provided excellent guidance throughout the session. Every step was clearly explained, and we learned so many practical tips that will help us recreate the recipes easily at home. The food we prepared was absolutely delicious — fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and a fun, hands-on experience. I left feeling confident and inspired to cook these dishes again for my family and friends. Highly recommend this class to anyone who loves good food and wants to learn in a relaxed and enjoyable environment!
Emi was a lovely cooking instructor. She showed us how to make okonomiyaki, tempura, and gyoza and shared the recipes with us. We loved being in a private class and getting to speak with her about Japanese culture as well.
It was great experience to cook with Emi, we learned a lot about home cooking from her. I strongly suggest to take this class!
We had a great time with Emi. We received the recipes for our selected dishes and met up in a kitchen studio. Emi was very kind and explained us what to do, step by step. The food was really good and we take some precious memories with us. Our selected recipes: Gyoza (Shrimp) Yakisoba (Vegetarian) Ginger fried pork
