Online Cooking Classes

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*All online class timings are in JST
**Prices are tax inclusive

Classic Japanese Izakaya Bar Food Made Vegan

Join us on September 26th to learn more about sake brewing and how to make your own izakaya-style foods for a cozy evening at home

Many plant-based ingredients have a long shelf life - perfect for everyone who is staying at home to avoid COVID-19

Learn how to cook using Japanese fermented seasonings & give your immune system a boost!

Take a class with one of our guest chefs and enjoy the opportunity to learn from & support those whose restaurants may be closed down/down-sized due to the virus

Assisting farmers: We use vegetables and fruits from farmers who can no longer send them to schools due to closures

HOW IT WORKS

Private Class

Group Class

Choose from one of our scheduled online classes or contact us with your menu request to arrange a session (only Saturdays available).

*Halal & kosher friendly options available upon request. Please contact us through the enquiry form.

No scheduled online class with your menu of choice?

Check out our other options below and send us an online class request!

Menu Options

What is tantan ramen & gyoza?

Tantan Ramen is a popular Japanese spin on a noodle dish originating from Sichuan, China. While the variety you can pick up from a street vendor often includes meat in it, our plant-based (vegan & gluten free) version of this ramen dish tastes just as authentic, delicious & hearty! Gyoza are doughy, pan fried dumplings stuffed with a variety of fillings that are regular fixtures at ramen shops throughout Japan. They usually come with a signature sauce for dipping.

What will you learn to make?

  • Tantan ramen
  • Gyoza dipping sauce
  • Gyoza/dumplings

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

Send an enquiry

What are spring rolls & soy-sauce ramen?

Soy Sauce Ramen is a popular Japanese variant of ramen noodles that is made with a soy-sauce base. While the variety you can pick up from a street vendor often includes meat in it, our plant-based (vegan & gluten free) version of this ramen dish tastes just as authentic, delicious & hearty! Our spring rolls are made with a hearty stuffing of vegetables accompanied by a side of chilli oil.

What will you learn to make? 

  • Soy sauce ramen 
  • Spring rolls 
  • chilli oil

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

Send an enquiry

soy sauce ramen

What are udon & tempura?

Udon is a type of thick Japanese noodles that are the subject of very colourful origins; from being introduced by a Rinzai monk in 1292A.D. to being imported over by a Japanese envoy to Tang dynasty China. Whatever the case, it is generally enjoyed with a hearty broth of your choice and different types of toppings that are guaranteed to leave you full and happy. Tempura is deep fried vegetables (or seafood and meat for that matter), often served together with udon.

What will you learn to make? 

  • Homemade udon (from scratch)  
  • Mixed vegetable tempura (kakiage) 
  • Plant-based noodle soup
  • Plant-based dashi (Japanese soup stock) 

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

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What is unagi?

Unagi is Japanese for freshwater eel, a common ingredient in Japanese cooking. We use modoki ryori techniques to create a plant-based version of unagi. Modoki ryori is food which uses vegetable ingredients to imitate the appearance and texture of meat and fish. It is highly popular in shojin ryori cooking – as you can enjoy a healthy plant-based version of dishes usually containing animal products!

Our unagi is fully plant-based and serves as a healthy budget alternative both for vegans and non-vegans alike.

What will you learn to make? 

  • Grilled vegan unagi rice bowl 
  • Homemade pickled vegetables (tsukemono) 
  • Homemade sauce 
  • Japanese clear soup (osuimono)

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

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What is okonomiyaki? 

Known as Japanese-style pizza, okonomiyaki is one of Japan's most loved dishes. This savory pancake-like dish is mostly found being sold on the streets, but can also be found in most high-end restaurants.

You will also learn how to non-oil tofu mayonnaise and our secret okonomiyaki sauce - both indispensable for a mouthwatering okonomiyaki!

What will you learn to make? 

  • Vegan okonomiyaki 
  • Secret okonomiyaki sauce 
  • Non-oil tofu mayonnaise

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

Send an enquiry

What is nigiri sushi? 

Nigiri is a variant of sushi which is made by wrapping a topping (either fish or vegetable) on a around of vinegar infused rice. Commonly. The topping may be bound to the rice by using seaweed (nori). While the concept is simple, the technique for creating these delicious sushi is one that takes practice & patience.

What will you learn to make? 

  • 6 varieties of nigiri sushi   
  • Miso soup 
  • Homemade pickled ginger 
  • Oil-less tofu mayonnaise 

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

Send an enquiry

nigiri sushi

What is maki sushi?

Maki sushi is made by wrapping a cluster of vegetable fillings inside rice by using a strip of nori (seaweed). Inari sushi is made by wrapping sushi rice inside a delectably fried tofu pocket. Tempura is an excellent side dish made by batter fried vegetables (and sometimes seafood).

What will you learn to make? 

  • Maki sushi 
  • Inari sushi 
  • Tempura 
  • Miso soup 
  • Tofu mayonnaise 

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

Send an enquiry

Rolled sushi

What is a character bento?

Character Bento (Chara Ben) lunch boxes are a staple in the lives of many Japanese children. Lovingly prepared by their mom's, the food is arranged to form scenes and characters from popular shows and comics. We usually teach students to prepare our officially licensed Shaun the Sheep bento, but custom designs can be done on request.

What will you learn to make? 

  • Rice ball (onigiri) 
  • Deep fried soy meat karaage 
  • Plant-based Japanese omelet
  • Assorted vegetable dishes 
  • Carrot grace 
  • Miso soup

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

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What is a power bento?

Bento (boxed lunches) are a staple of Japanese life. Intricately arranged, undeniably healthy and absolutely delicious, bento are a quick way to grab some lunch. Our special vegan / vegetarian power bento is jam packed with rice & veggies.

What will you learn to make?

  • Rice ball (onigiri) 
  • Deep fried soy meat karaage 
  • Plant-based Japanese omelet
  • Assorted vegetable dishes 
  • Carrot grace 
  • Miso soup

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

Send an enquiry

vegan power bento

What is raw food?

Raw food is made with ingredients that are not processed or cooked. For the dandan ramen, we will be making the noodles and broth from scratch. The matcha cake is also simple to make and requires just a blender!

What will you learn to make? 

  • Vegan raw zucchini dandan ramen 
  • Raw matcha cake 

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

Send an enquiry

raw ramen and matcha cake

What is a cheeseless cheesecake?

Our cheeseless cheesecake is made to mimic the consistency and taste of regular cheesecake. In fact, you wouldn't believe it's not cheese! Don't forget to try our vegan tofu chocolate brownies either!

What will you learn to make? 

  • Cheese-less cheesecake
  • Vegan tofu chocolate brownie 

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

Send an enquiry

Cheese-less cheesecake

What is a katsu curry?

Katsu curry is a Japanese take on curry accompanied by a (typically pork) cutlet (katsu). Our variant uses a soy cutlet instead and a plant based curry roux as well. It's all of the taste and deliciousness in a healthier and more eco-friendly package!

What will you learn to make? 

  • Vegan katsu curry 
  • Salad with homemade plant-based dressing 

 

  • You will also receive the recipes for making the dishes at home!

Send an enquiry

vegan katsu curry

CONTACT US

Please fill out the form specifying which online class menu you are interested in and we will get back to you within 2 business days.

This is not a confirmed reservation.