Bentō is the perfect portable boxed lunch from Japan, and you can learn how to put together your own, Kyoto-style. While they can be found at stores nationwide and even internationally, no bentō is as delicious as the one you make for yourself. Learn to make sesame salad, teriyaki chicken, dashimaki rolled omelets, tempura, sushi, and miso soup with the gentle guidance of a home chef. And you won’t be studying just the standard versions of these dishes; make them all in the Kyoto way with techniques and seasonings unique to the prefecture. Complete your lunch with a refreshing Japanese green tea.

The menu will include:

- Goma-ae (sesame salad)

- Teriyaki chicken

- Dashimaki-tamago (egg rolls)

- Tempura

- Sushi rolls

- Miso soup

Make six different Japanese dishes to put in your bentō
Discover which are the most important ingredients and condiments
Learn how to properly fry tempura and roll omelets
Enjoy a complimentary Japanese green tea

Important to know

Know in advance:

children under 6 can join free of charge
please inform partner about any food allergies (information required at check-out) or dietary restrictions in advance (contact details in the info voucher you'll receive after booking); fish can easily be replaced with vegetables and other ingredients, for vegetarian customers, as well as alcohol can be removed from components, but please note that no ḥalāl meat is used

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

Cooking class

Transportation

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Funayacho 679, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto | Cooking Sun Kyoto Machiya studio

Meeting point:

Please come directly to the shop. By subway: 10-minutes walk from Shijo/Karasuma Station. By bus: 1-minute walk from Nishinotoin Matsubara / local bus No. 50 (7~8 minutes bus ride from Kyoto station).