Kawaii Sushi Making Class With a Local Chef in Calgary

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Bring your imagination to the table and make sushi that's almost too cute to eat. This relaxed, hands-on cooking class teaches you how to create two playful Japanese favorites: character onigiri and character sushi. You'll begin by preparing and shaping seasoned rice, then use nori and colorful ingredients to craft charming faces and creative designs. After that, you'll roll, shape and decorate sushi while picking up practical skills like sushi rice preparation, rolling techniques, knife work and thoughtful presentation. The atmosphere stays lighthearted and welcoming, so every step feels approachable whether you're making sushi for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration. By the time you're finished, you'll have a plate full of colorful creations, plenty of new kitchen skills and a strong case for making lunch a little more entertaining.

Example Menu

Main

Kawaii Onigiri & Nigiri

With sushi rice, salmon (sushi-grade), avocado, mango, nori, wasabi, soy sauce, mayonnaise, spam (ham), sesame seeds, canned tuna and green onion

What's Included

A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Who says sushi can't have a little personality? In this hands-on cooking class, you'll transform everyday ingredients into adorable edible art by creating character onigiri and playful sushi designs from scratch. Start by preparing seasoned sushi rice, then learn how to shape perfect onigiri by hand before decorating each one with nori and colorful ingredients to create expressive faces and fun details. Next, roll and assemble character sushi while practicing rice preparation, rolling, shaping and careful ingredient placement. Every step is beginner-friendly, making it easy to build confidence while letting your creativity take over. The best part? Your finished creations are just as delicious as they are camera-worthy. Homemade sushi just became a lot more fun.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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Tags

Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Restaurants
Dinner
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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