Japanese Cooking Class for Beginners

Recent reviews of Japanese Cooking Class for Beginners

• 5/5 from Linda Koutsos, attended Oct 2026: My friend and I had such a good time at this class. Yoshi was very entertaining, so knowledgeable and very good at making the participants included, comfortable and confident and she kept us laughing. The support staff were also very good to ensure the day kept running to time and in the efficently within the space provided. Highly recommend this class.
• 5/5 from Dusica Krunic, attended Aug 2026: A very knowledgeable teacher, outstanding attention to health conscious food and nutrition.
• 5/5 from Ken Caflisch, attended Aug 2026: Very enjoyable and informative class. The class size was optimal at around a dozen people and the pace was good. Never a dull moment with Yoshiko leading the class - very entertaining as well!!
• 5/5 from Jo Culubong, attended Aug 2026: I really enjoyed the Japanese cooking class with Yoshiko. She was very engaging, funny and knowledgeable, and the whole team made sure everyone had plenty of opportunities to get hands-on throughout the class, from chopping vegetables and stirring in miso, to coating tofu, frying tempura, and assembling our own bento. I also really appreciated Yoshiko's practical advice on what to look for when choosing ingredients and products, particularly cleaner options for the body. She even recommended specific products, which was incredibly helpful and saves so much time trying to research and compare everything yourself. It was a fun, informative, and very practical class. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about Japanese cooking!
• 5/5 from Connor Carlson, attended Aug 2026: I enjoyed the class very much, Yoshiko is passionate, funny, and has lots of great cooking tips for someone like me who does not know a lot about cooking. If you are interested in learning more about Japanese foods, I would recommend trying a class! I will be remaking the Terriyaki Tofu and Goma ae this week, it's delicious!
• 5/5 from Craig Fletcher, attended Aug 2026: Yoshiko was very charming and knew a great deal about the subject matter. It was a a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and all the staff were so kind and enthusiastic. Highly recommend!
• 4/5 from Angela Poon, attended Aug 2026: Great class, amazing food. Loved the rice and teriyaki cooking methods. Would have liked a bit more hands on. Got a bit confused about how the darshi & dipping sauce was made - esp with the new words and terms - would have liked step by step explanations there. Everything else was great, and thank you so much for all the valuable information you shared!
• 5/5 from Damian Simic, attended Jul 2026: Very fun class!
• 3/5 from Christopher Baker, attended Jul 2026: The food was very nice but I found the teacher quite rude and manic, and not funny. We were asked to do things without clear or calm instructions. Unfortunately I would not recommend this class.
• 5/5 from Jessica Stibbard, attended May 2026: My friend and our 2 boys had the best time cooking together and learning so many interesting facts about health, nutrition and authentic Japanese cooking! We’re already looking to book another class!
• 5/5 from Elias Saad, attended May 2026: We had a great time and experience, took home some new techniques. Food was delicious, definitely a class I would recommend. Chef was unique and entertaining.
• 5/5 from Tessa Riley, attended May 2026: Thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much. Will definitely return for another class!
• 5/5 from Eric-Soenke Ziethen, attended May 2026: Yoshiko was amazing, funny and explaining everything to us. We had great fun and the food turned out fantastic.
• 5/5 from Kerry Vatovec, attended May 2026: Simply fantastic! The knowledge and tips given on gut health has inspired us to back up for the next course. Thank you so much.
• 5/5 from Simone Sietsma, attended May 2026: Yoshiko is awesome and the class was heaps of fun, I’m now busy experimenting
• 5/5 from Traicha Jandera, attended Mar 2026: Lots of fun, learnt a lot about cooking methods, ingredients and new recipes. Food was delicious too.
• 5/5 from Robert O, attended Mar 2026: Our first time trying a cooking class. Was a great experience, Yoshiko made it really fun. Definitely recommend
• 5/5 from Richard O, attended Mar 2026: Yoshikowas a very entertaining and informative teacher. We had a very enjoyable time and made some lovely food to eat.
• 5/5 from Bette Lakin, attended Feb 2026: What a fun class. Yoshiko was such a knowledgeable and engaging teacher. We learnt the basics of preparing simple Japanese meals - from the correct way to cook rice to making the most delicious teriyaki tofu! I was especially impressed with the emphasis on the value of plant-based meals, and the use of nutrient rich ingredients - and how to read product labels! Can’t wait to enroll for another class
• 5/5 from Bronwen Hughes, attended Feb 2026: Teacher was energetic, knowledgeable, and of course fabulous!! We cooked several dishes (rice, miso soup, goma ae, teriyaki tofu, vegetable tempura) all of which were delicious. Learnt correct cooking techniques and how to identify quality ingredients.
• 5/5 from Nicole Graham, attended Oct 2025: Our teacher was excellent. Enjoyable, knowledgeable and funny. We did the class with a small group which was fun but it was so much fun I’d do it by myself without hesitation.
• 5/5 from Amber Gabriel, attended Oct 2025: Our Homeschool group had THE BEST day with Yoshiko today!! We highly recommend it! We’re coming back next week!!
• 5/5 from Lizzy Gould, attended Sep 2025: It was a very enjoyable and informative beginners class. Yoshi was a fun teacher who had many years experience as a chef and also teaching cooking classes. I am so looking forward to doing another cooking class with her in the future. Many thanks Lizzy
• 5/5 from James Gleeson, attended Sep 2025: Absolutely amazing! Best Mother’s Day present.
• 5/5 from Sophia Edwards, attended Jul 2025: This was a really energetic and interactive class. A lot of fun to work together with other class students to build a bento box together. Would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Tonia Norton, attended May 2025: What a fun class!!! I learnt a lot about Japanese ingredients and how to put them together to make delicious food, all with a lot of laughter. And at the end I had a wonderful meal with a small glass of sake. Great way to spend a morning. I will be back for more! Arigato Yoshiko and her lovely helpers.!!
• 5/5 from Penelope Bye, attended May 2025: We were given this as a present from our children. It was great fun and Yoshiko made the class very engaging and informative. I would highly recommend her classes.
• 5/5 from Ryan Thach, attended May 2025: I learnt a lot of things in this class, and Yoshiko was fantastic. I would recommend this to anyone interested in healthy eating.
• 5/5 from Cherie Goodway, attended Mar 2025: Her quality of product and high standards are what makes her food stand out above others. These are expectations I live by. She was uncompromising in her methodology but made it fun and enjoyable at the same time. My adult son and I attended this class and we both learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it.
• 5/5 from Alexandra Pearce, attended Feb 2025: We had so much fun with this class; Yoshiko was an amazing teacher and very funny and kept us all entertained. I learnt so much and the food was delicious and healthy! Would 100% recommend!
• 5/5 from Jacqueline Cho, attended Feb 2025: Amazing cooking and food! Had a lot of fun - hilarious teacher
• 5/5 from Bert McUtcheon, attended Feb 2025: I learnt so much with this super fun hands on cooking class the teacher was super good but a bit crazy
• 5/5 from April Lee, attended Jan 2025: Fantastic! Very interactive and Yoshiko gave everyone a fair turn at helping! She is very friendly and funny. Food tasted delicious. The time flew by! Highly recommend!!
• 5/5 from Josephine Marshall, attended Jan 2025: This was a great Japanese beginners class. Yoshiko was very knowledgeable and engaging. Good focus on health and advice with selecting healthy products. 10/10!
• 5/5 from Hazel Martin, attended Sep 2024: I bought the class for my niece and son as part of their 18th birthday and they both loved it. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn how to cook amazing Japanese food too.
• 5/5 from Sharon Behringer, attended Jul 2024: Enjoyed Japanese cooking class for beginners, teacher was very engaging and informative. Would strongly suggest that we have access to recipes at the beginning of the activities. I would greatly appreciate having a copy of the recipes now so I can explore what we learnt. A terrific experience!
• 5/5 from Eric Watts, attended Jul 2024: We were given the experience as a birthday pressie and we had a great time. The teacher was very knowledgeable as well as highly entertaining. And the food was delicious!!
• 5/5 from Teresa Easter, attended Jul 2024: I attended the Beginner's class and it was a fun experience. Everything was well organised and Yoshiko is hilarious in the way she presented the class. Will definitely join her other classes.
• 5/5 from Brian O'Grady, attended Jul 2024: We went as a Mother's Day present for my wife, and to follow up on our trip to Japan in January. Yoshiko was great, so knowledgeable and so hilariously funny. We learned a lot of techniques we'd never tried before, and the food was delicious at the end. It was really helpful to hear recommendations about ingredients and where to find them. Excellent experience, well worth the price.
• 5/5 from Alison Waugh, attended Jul 2024: Yoshiko was a wonderful teacher. Knowledgeable, entertaining and made sure everyone was involved and safe her information about the health aspects of Japanese cooking was marvelous. I will be recommending this to many people. Thank you. Alison and Ariella.
• 5/5 from Jacob Hatze, attended Mar 2024: I loved the knowledge base and the small facts about the kogi culture and nutritional information. Also Yoshika was hilarious
• 5/5 from Lou Belle Barrett, attended Mar 2024: My good friend and I did this together and just loved everything about this course. So enjoyable and informative. Lots of practical tips and great nutritional information. Highly recommend this course to anyone interested in starting their journey of Japanese cooking.
• 5/5 from Gwendoline Chaikin, attended Mar 2024: Excellent informative class. Yoshiko is such an entertaining teacher and shared a wealth of information from her extensive experience in the food industry. I would highly recommend this class.
• 5/5 from Wendy Denise Berryman, attended Mar 2024: Yoshiko and her Team provide a wonderful, informative and interactive Japanese cooking class. Materials are provided, the whole class in included, techniques are explained. Venue is great and at the end you sit down to a wonderful Japanese meal. I would recommend this experience.
• 5/5 from Helen West, attended Mar 2024: A great class, Yoshiko was a brilliant and fun teacher, who keep the class moving along quickly. The food was amazing, I can't wait to try these recipes at home!
• 5/5 from Wendy Mou, attended Mar 2024: Enjoyed this cooking class thoroughly. I learnt so much about ingredients and got lots of informative tips. It also wasn’t just a boring class, Yoshiko was fun and fabulous. This class was in Cremorne part of Mosman. Getting here by public transport was very efficient and hassle free. The venue is very close to public transport stops. Also you always get to meet lovely people in these settings.
• 5/5 from Martin Kudelas, attended Feb 2024: Really enjoyed the class. Learned a lot about Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques. It was great fun. Thank you
• 5/5 from Sue Hartman, attended Feb 2024: I found Yoshiko fun and entertaining coupled with incredible knowledge of the products we were using in our cooking course. We made recipes that easily translated to a meal that we could make at home. I can highly recommend this course.
• 4/5 from Joyee Lee, attended Feb 2024: Yoshiko was great and very engaging. The venue was small but cozy. We ended up learning lots about how to cook but also the ingredients and some background of Japanese food. It was more of a demonstration than everyone gets to cook their own meals. Overall I had a great time and would recommend for beginners looking to start somewhere. Thanks yoshiko and team
• 3/5 from Hilary de Joux, attended Feb 2024: Friendly energetic host, a demonstration and talk about Japanese cooking, some opportunities for some of the group to participate.