Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School

Details: Join an authentic Japanese cooking class at Nakata Cooking School, established in Kanazawa in 1969. First, learn about UMAMI and prepare traditional ichiban dashi using kombu and bonito flakes. Then make six pieces of nigiri sushi, including Nodoguro, and experience using an authentic Japanese sashimi knife. The chef will also make one piece using the same ingredients so you can compare the texture and flavor. Next, prepare Jibuni, a traditional Kanazawa dish served with fresh Japanese wasabi, and work in pairs to make dashimaki tamago, a Japanese rolled omelet rich in dashi. You will prepare five Japanese dishes in total: six pieces of nigiri sushi, Jibuni, dashimaki tamago, miso soup, and a seasonal Japanese side dish. Once the cooking is finished, sit down together and enjoy everything you have made. A small glass of Japanese sake is served before the meal. The class is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and limited to a maximum of eight guests. Real-time AI translation is available in multiple languages.
— Menu 1
Course: MAIN
Dish name: Authentic nigirizushi
Dish details: Make 6 nigiri, including Nodoguro. Compare your sushi with one made by the chef using the same ingredients.

— Menu 2
Course: MAIN
Dish name: Jibuni — Traditional Kanazawa Cuisine
Dish details: Cook Kanazawa's traditional Jibuni and enjoy its rich dashi with fresh Japanese wasabi.

— Menu 3
Course: MAIN
Dish name: Authentic Miso Soup
Dish details: Make authentic Japanese miso soup with traditional dashi made from kombu and bonito flakes.

— Menu 4
Course: MAIN
Dish name: Jibe-ni, a typical local dish of Kanazawa
Dish details: Sukiyaki-style seasoned local cuisine using ingredients unique to Kanazawa

— Menu 5
Course: STARTER
Dish name: Seasonal Japanese Side Dish
Dish details: Prepare a seasonal Japanese side dish using carefully selected ingredients.

— Menu 6
Course: DESSERT
Dish name: Dessert: Chocolate Mochi & Seasonal Fruit
Dish details: Enjoy chocolate-filled Japanese mochi served with fresh seasonal fruit.