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.
Posted By : Pacci110
Kon'nichiwa! Our journey to Japan last October was a tapestry of unforgettable moments, but our cooking adventure with Satoru truly wove a thread of joy through our hearts. As a trio of Germans, not exactly known for our samurai-like skills in the kitchen, we were a bit apprehensive. However, Satoru, embodying the punctuality better than a Deutsche Bahn train, was already waiting for us at the station before we could even wonder where to go. This was our first hint that we were in for a treat.
Welcomed into his home, Satoru transformed our lack of culinary prowess into a delightful soiree of cooking and laughter. Guiding us with the patience of a zen master and the humor of a stand-up comedian, he made us feel at ease and capable of conquering the culinary challenges ahead. The experience was peppered with laughter, especially when toasting our newfound friendship over Asahi Superdry, a gesture that made the delicious meal we prepared together even more special.
But Satoru's generosity extended beyond the kitchen. He shared with us a curated list of Tokyo's culinary gems via WhatsApp, ensuring our gastronomic adventure continued throughout our stay. This level of thoughtfulness and care from someone we had just met was both heartwarming and invaluable.
Saying goodbye to Satoru was bittersweet, but we departed with bellies full and spirits lifted, carrying memories of a day filled with laughter, learning, and the warmth of new friendships. For those venturing to Tokyo, a cooking class with Satoru is not just a lesson in Japanese cuisine, but a gateway to understanding the joy and humor that food can bring into our lives. Arigatou gozaimasu, Satoru, for an experience that was the highlight of our trip. Sayōnara, until the paths of our culinary adventures cross again!
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 16:17:29 
Posted By : Oast36
Satoru was very welcoming, relaxed and highly organised. We cooked multiple delicious Japanese dishes and left feeling confident in our ability to cook them at home. Satoru was a great mentor for our 15 year old son who rated his time with Satoru as “excellent, he was really nice and easy to chat with”. Thanks Satoru, we will see you next time we are in Tokyo!
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Posted On : 2024-02-04 11:31:00
Posted By : WallyBrisbane1958
Excellent cooking class. Good fun. Food delicious. Real exposure to Japanese traditional food. Satoru speaks fluent English, is an excellent teacher and a warm and generous host.
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Posted On : 2024-01-30 19:31:18
Posted By : moniquebO4530IQ
My nephew and I loved this cooking class, it was a key highlight of our holiday in Japan. Satoru-san was not only a wonderful and knowledgeable cook, he was excellent company! We thoroughly enjoyed this, are attempting to recreate the dishes at home and would be keen to rebook when we next visit Japan.
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Posted On : 2023-12-12 06:58:14
Posted By : Saskia B
We spent a fantastic evening with Satoru san, who welcomed us into his home like we were old friends, and taught us some great new skills, dishes and tips. Directions to the meeting point were clear and we had no trouble with finding the spot.
The dishes we cooked were fresh, delicious and we had a blast watching and helping Satoru san with preparing our meal.
I would recommend this experience to anyone who is genuinely curious about Japanese cooking - Satoru has so much knowledge and experience, and was excited to share with us. We will 100% book another lesson when we are next in Tokyo!
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Posted On : 2023-11-08 09:15:21
Posted By : sfdalton
Every aspect and every moment of cooking and dining with Satoru san was extraordinary. We had a kara-age chicken, shiso salad, and the most delicious okonomiyaki you can imagine. Satoru san taught us a lot about the ingredients and cooking; he did a great job of assigning us chopping, grating, and cooking tasks. While that alone would have made the adventure worthwhile, our dinner conversation is what had the most impact. It ranged from silly laughs to cultural differences between the US and Japan to WWII, Hiroshima, and world peace. Satoru is a remarkable person with a magical ability to establish a connection in one evening.
We spent 15 days in Japan and enjoyed amazing stays in Kyoto, Hiroshima, the Art Islands, and Tokyo. Dinner with Satoru san topped our list for the best of the best adventures.
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Posted On : 2023-10-25 11:49:23
Posted By : timothywH3730LQ
Satoru-san was a perfect host, meeting us in a convenient location and welcoming us into his lovely home. The cooking experience was fun & educational, and the eating - delicious! Would cook with Sartoru again.
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Posted On : 2023-08-25 00:28:19
Posted By : Christine_F
We booked the cooking experience as a family activity with our two teenage daughters. Everybody loved it! Satoru teaches with lots of patience and gives you background information about the ingredients - and he gets teenagers to cook! Just simply brilliant. The fresh ingredients used are seasonal, so expect to cook a different menu depending on the time of year. Satoru speaks perfect English and has a great sense of humour. We had lots of laughs with him. His home-made miso paste (old family recipe) is divine!
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Posted On : 2023-07-12 09:31:28 
Posted By : Sasha_H
Thoroughly enjoyed our cooking course in Tokyo. Saturo was engaging, educational and fun. His menu was perfect for our family including teenagers. The meal was absolutely delicious, l highly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2023-04-15 17:50:17
Posted By : steinnosaurus
Satoru is a gem of a human being and a cooking lesson with him should be on everyone's Tokyo trip itinerary. He made everything easy, enjoyable, and most importantly, delicious! We learned so much and will book another class when we return to Japan.
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Posted On : 2023-03-23 06:25:30
