Japanese Cooking Masterclass

Japanese Cooking Masterclass

Japanese Cooking Masterclass


Description

The food of Japan is often based on the freshest seafood, seasonal vegetable and Japanese ways of simplicity. So we will present you with a focus on fresh seasonal produce, prepared meticulously and presented beautifully. Japanese Inspired dining is a definitely memorable experience. Too many beautiful dishes to prepare, we will work on something you can make at home. Here we will learn the most popular Japanese cooking. We offer small and friendly group lessons (hands-on) to help you learn how to make Japanese food the authentic way. Our classes cater to a range of experience levels, from beginners to advanced, and you can choose from two-hour sessions to our ultimate street food courses.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Learn the fundamentals of Japanese ingredients and flavours
  • How to create Japanese recipes yourself and to your palette
  • Japanese cooking tips, tricks, and techniques
  • Use of freshest Japanese quality food and ingredients provided
  • A delicious meal celebrated and enjoyed together, toasted with sparkling wine or beer
  • Online recipes from your class so you can recreate them at home

ON THE DAY


  • This hands-on Japanese cooking class experience lasts for approximately 3 hours
  • Enjoy a complimentary refresher drink on arrival
  • Demonstration of the Japanese cooking class recipes by your Chef
  • Chopping, rolling, folding and preparing your dishes - all hands-on
  • Sit and eat together at the end with a glass of sparkling wine

THE MENU

  • Makizushi- Sushi Rolls with Seasonal Fish and Vegetables 
  • Dashi- Seafood Stock
  • Ramen- Alkaline Noodle
  • Okonomiyaki- Cabbage and Pork Pancake


IMPORTANT INFORMATION


  • Our Japanese cooking classes are a perfect solution for your Christmas Party, Birthday party, Anniversary, Hens Party, Bucks Party, Team Building Cooking, Work lunch and dinner or Corporate event. We can cater to different dietary requirements - please let us know by email hello@otaoktichen.com.au
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule a booking you will need to email hello@otaokitchen.com.au. You must do this at least 7 days before your class to cancel or reschedule. We are sorry that we cannot refund or rebook any cancellations made online or in-person after this time.
  • In the event that you are unwell, we ask that you send someone in your place. The participants who are not unwell will still be expected to attend. Alternatively, if you provide notice prior to the class, you are welcome to collect the ingredients and online recipe to take home with you after the class. Please note that this may not be possible as fresh meats and seafood in all cases and you should call 0408 217 899 to check with the chef team. This cannot be organized via email.
  • Lateness: please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the class. We cannot accommodate or refund for those who arrive after the scheduled start time, even if you call ahead. The instructor will be expected to start on time and will not be able to repeat the health and safety and/or demonstrations at the beginning of the class.
  • Read more of our FAQs and booking terms. 
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What you will learn

  • Learn the fundamentals of Japanese ingredients and flavours How to create Japanese recipes yourself and to your palette Japanese cooking tips, tricks, and techniques Use of freshest Japanese quality food and ingredients provided A delicious meal celebrated and enjoyed together, toasted with sparkling wine or beer Online recipes from your class so you can recreate them at home

What you will get

  • This hands-on Japanese cooking class experience lasts for approximately 3 hours Enjoy a complimentary refresher drink on arrival Demonstration of the Japanese cooking class recipes by your Chef Chopping, rolling, folding and preparing your dishes - all hands-on Sit and eat together at the end with a glass of sparkling wine
Parking Info

Otao Kitchen is located at 393 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, 3067 Victoria, Australia

Public Transport

We encourage you to travel on public transport. Please check with Public Transport Victoria (www.ptv.vic.gov.au or 1800 800 007) for train and tram timetables. Otao kitchen is accessible via train to North Richmond Station and/or tram; route 109 (Box Hill to Port Melbourne) and route 12 (St Kilda to Victoria Gardens) go along Victoria Street – you should disembark at stop 22. Route 78 (Prahran to Richmond) stops at the corner of Church and Victoria Streets and is only one block from Otao kitchen.

Car Parking

There is plenty of street parking available during the day on Victoria and surrounding streets, but most have a 1-2 hour parking limit. Sunday is free from 12pm. Please check the sign. Parking can also be limited depending on the day and time, so plan carefully. Alternatively, you can park your vehicle in Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre where 2 hours and more parking is available at reasonable rates. Otao Kitchen is just a short 5 minute walk from the Shopping Centre.

Bicycle

Bicycles can be stored and locked securely at the front of Otao kitchen’s property. If you need to park the bike in the back, please enter via the Victoria Street main entrance and arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your class so the bicycle can be stored without interruption to the class.


What to bring

  • N/A

What to wear

Casual

Appropriate for

Adults 18-100, All skill levels


Otao Kitchen Cooking School

4.9
(32 Reviews)

Otao Kitchen was launched in Richmond, Melbourne, Australia in July 2014, with the goal of celebrating the rich and varied cooking experiences of Melbourne’s immigrant multicultural communities. Its founder, Chef Ha Nguyen, originally from Hanoi shares his passion for food, instructing customers in the exotic diaspora of Asian and around the world cuisine.

Today our guests can get inspired by cooking with our local and international chefs, listen to their cooking and travel experiences in Asia and around the world and bring some cooking and cultural tips and tricks home. With the nods at the diversity of communities within Melbourne, Otao kitchen features an array of food experiences on Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Dumplings, Indian, Korean, Indonesian, as well as French, Italian, Spanish, Mexican cuisines and more.

In 2020 with the challenge of global Covid 19 pandemic, we set out to capture the curriculum of our hands-cooking classes and deliver it online to home cooks in Australia and across the world to guide you to cooking success and better health. 

Otao Kitchen is named after Ông Táo, the Vietnamese Kitchen God. Ông Táo is regarded as the advocate of Vietnamese families to the gods and a messenger between Heaven and Earth. In preparation for a prosperous year, Vietnamese families clean their homes and polish their silver. During the New Year celebrations, Ông Táo comes to serve as the Kitchen God to Vietnamese families. As the old year ends, he flys back to Heaven on a magic carp reporting on each family’s life and experiences over the past year to the Jade Emperor, the King of Heaven. Ông Táo is regarded as a family member and various prayers and offerings are brought to him at the family altar. 

Otao Kitchen aims to increase the accessibility of healthy food options with hands-on cooking. Our cooking classes offer you an intelligent, thoughtful and authentic cooking experience - that is fun, adventurous and suitable for people of all ages, teams, work party, backgrounds or levels of cooking skills. The skills you will learn are fully transferable to your own kitchen and we look forward to hearing and seeing what you create at home after the classes.


For face-to-face cooking classes visit https://otaokitchen.com.au

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5.0 (1 review)
Billirated it
05 Jul 2022
A truly wonderful experience from start to finish! We were welcomed with open arms and apron strings. Our station was fully equipped to allow us to follow the instructions being explained by the knowledgable and friendly chefs. I did not expect to be provided with beverages, which was a lovely touch, and the food we produced was super tasty and enjoyable. A fantastic way to spend a few hours on a cold, rainy Melbourne Saturday. We received a voucher for Christmas and think that this would make a fantastic gift idea for an engagement/wedding or birthday present for the foodie in your life. A real highlight - give it a go!

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
  • A credit note can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.

Terms & Conditions

Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Otao kitchen or organised by Otao kitchen must agree to these terms and conditions.

1.) LIABILITY WAIVER

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Otao kitchen

2.) PHOTO & VIDEO

I agree to give Otao kitchen unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Otao kitchen  classes and events or on Otao kitchen premises. (For use of Otao kitchen marketing materials).

3.) REFUNDS & RESCHEDULE

Otao Kitchen requires 7 days notice in writing or with a call prior to the class commencing for a refund, transfer or credit. You may be able to reschedule 7 days before at no cost. Changes done within 7 days prior to the class may incur an admin fee of $59. 

4.) CANCELLATIONS

In the event that a class is canceled by Otao kitchen, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund, transfer or credit.

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