[Kyoto] Kyoto | Umami Discovery Cooking Experience by Pro Chef

• Discover the essence of Japanese cuisine through umami — the deep savory flavor at the heart of washoku.
• ,In this hands-on cooking experience in Kyoto, you’ll learn how traditional Japanese dashi is made using kombu and bonito flakes, and how umami shapes the flavor and philosophy of Japanese food culture.
• ,Guided by a professional Japanese chef trained in Michelin-starred restaurants, you will create dishes such as noodles (udon, soba, or ramen) and sushi while learning the techniques, ingredients, and cultural background behind each step.
• ,More than just a cooking class, this experience offers a deeper understanding of Japanese cuisine through taste, conversation, and hands-on preparation.

Learn to make authentic dashi, the base of Japanese flavor. Prepare your choice of noodles (udon or soba). Create sushi rolls or nigiri. Enjoy the dishes you made while hearing the chef’s insights on Kyoto food culture. • Take home authentic knowledge, not just a meal — understand the true essence of Kyoto cuisine and recreate it in your own kitchen. Unlike typical tourist cooking classes, this experience provides depth, authenticity, and direct mentorship from a professional Kyoto chef. Ideal for travelers seeking genuine cultural engagement and a refined, small-group culinary encounter.