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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
After meeting Satoru at the JR Shinjuku station, you will walk together to his cozy apartment in the heart of Shinjuku. Satoru will share stories about life and culture in Japan while you learn how to cook 2-3 dishes from scratch. After that, you will then sit down to eat your home style Japanese dishes at his dining table. Join this welcoming local, and return home with recipes, lifelong memories and a gift of one of Sato's special Japanese utensils and a favorite ingredient so you can recreate his dishes back home.
IMPORTANT: Please check the menu in advance, specific days have specific menus. If you do not share your preference, the menu of the day will be cooked. So if you wish to make changes or have any restrictions, please inform the host ONE week in advance, or else the menu of the day will be cooked.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: everyone’s favorite Japanese meal day
Saturday: Home-style Sushi day
Sun - Tue: A main of either Donburi or Bento, Miso soup and some sides.
Example Menu
Main
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue: Teishoku
Japanese set meal includes miso soup, rice and 2 side dishes
Main
Wed, Thu, Fri: Popular Japanese food
Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) or Karaage (fried chicken) or Yakisoba (pan fried noodle) or Katsu curry rice or Ramen or Gyoza
Main
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please check the menu in advance, specific days have specific menus.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your host Satoru (holding a placard with your name) at JR Shinjuku Station, East Exit (in front of the police box called Koban) and walk together 5 min to his apartment. To find the exact meeting location on Google Maps, include this in the search field: Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box.
What to expect
After meeting Satoru at the JR Shinjuku station, you will walk together to his simple, cozy apartment in the heart of Shinjuku. Join Satoru in his small but efficient kitchen and learn how to cook 2-5 authentic Japanese dishes from scratch. You can expect your cooking class to take about an hour and a half before you sit down and share the meal you helped to prepare over engaging conversation with Satoru.
IMPORTANT: Please check the menu in advance, specific days have specific menus. If you do not share your preference, the menu of the day will be cooked. So if you wish to make changes or have any restrictions, please inform the host ONE week in advance, or else the menu of the day will be cooked.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements [in the "Special Requirements" box] at the time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please check the menu in advance, specific days have specific menus. If you do not share your preference, the menu of the day will be cooked. So if you wish to make changes or have any restrictions, please inform the host ONE week in advance, or else the menu of the day will be cooked.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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