Japanese Vegan Cooking Class

Learn how to cook vegan recipes from scratch in this exciting experience



3 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  $220 (Afterpay available)

Are you a creative in the kitchen looking for your next challenge? Why not join Saori Japanese Sauce's vegan cooking class in Melbourne and learn how to make delicious plant-based Japanese dishes from scratch!
In this class, you will be guided through some basic Japanese cooking techniques from scratch by expert cook Saori. You will get the chance to learn about the traditional flavour combinations used in the cooking process, and then get hands-on and follow Saori's recipes to create your own delicious dishes that you'll get to sit down and eat at the end of the class!
On the menu:
  • Vegan okonomiyaki
  • Homemade tofu mayonnaise
  • Oven-baked tofu katsu curry
  • Sauteed vegan scollops
  • Vegan sukiyaki
  • Tofu matcha mousse
Whether you're looking for unique 50th birthday ideas to treat yourself or a loved one, or you've been searching for top things to do in Melbourne, you'll be sure to enjoy this vegan Japanese cooking class. Not only will you learn some new skills in the kitchen, but you'll also leave feeling confident and inspired to try out these new recipes and cooking techniques at home too!

Upcoming dates for Japanese Vegan Cooking Class

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 2:52am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 25 Oct 2026 and 25 Oct 2026.

  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • All ingredients and materials provided
  • A five-course meal to sit down and enjoy at the end of the class!
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Knowledge required
This class is beginner-friendly.
What to bring
An apron if you don't want your clothes to get dirty and any food containers to bring home leftovers.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

3 Oakdale Road, Upwey VIC

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Recent reviews of Japanese Vegan Cooking Class

  • 5/5 from Alan Jones, attended Mar 2026: Saori was amazing! The class was intimate and in her house which made it feel homey and practical. We made quite a few dishes in a short amount of time, each one of them different but easy! I absolutely loved it. I would highly recommend especially if you love Japanese food. I cannot wait to cook these dishes at home! Yummy! Thank you Saori for sharing your space and lovely food!
  • 5/5 from Simona Yash, attended Mar 2026: I appreciated the teachers knowledge. Warm prescience and passion for cooking. The taste of the food was incredible and really rewarding being able to cook together and sit and share the food together. Fantastic class, would recommend
  • 5/5 from Teleri Holton, attended Feb 2026: We had such a lovely time with Saori in her Japanese cooking class. She had us all taking turns to make the dishes together as a group which worked quite well. Then we got to sit down and enjoy our feast! Absolutely everything was so delicious. We will try and make the dishes at home this week so we don't forget what we learnt!
  • 5/5 from Olivia Hines, attended Nov 2025: Such a rewarding day cooking in Upwey! Beautiful views and learned so many ways to cook tofu.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Campbell, attended Nov 2025: Saori's Japanese vegan cooking class was excellent! I was a bit nervous about attending, but the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The skills we learned were practical, and the food we shared was absolutely delicious. Truly suitable for beginners up - for anyone who loves Japanese food! Thank you Saori
  • 5/5 from Anne Wag, attended Apr 2025: We had so much fun learning so many tricks on how to cook many simple vegan Japanese dishes! We were so happy and fullfilled with the class, leaving with full bellies and yummy taste bud experiences. Saoris home was warm and cosy, and we are grateful for Saori sharing her knowledge with us. We couldn't leave without buying a couple of Saoris amazing sauces that she makes herself!
  • 5/5 from Paula McNeill, attended Mar 2024: This was 2nd time that I’ve done the Japanese Vegan Cooking Class with Saori and I could not fault it. So much to learn and her sauces are out of this world. 10/10 recommended. Thank you Saori
  • 5/5 from Yvette Low, attended Jan 2024: My husband and I really enjoyed Saori's class and would recommend it to others.
  • 5/5 from Patrick Cotterill, attended Jan 2024: Lovely host. Good class size. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I'm not even vegan and I had a great day.
  • 5/5 from Sandhya Burton, attended Aug 2023: I Loved this! A great balance between talking, observing and cooking. And of course eating
  • 5/5 from Andrew Smith, attended Apr 2023: Saori is a great teacher, with practical knowledge around how to make the dishes more authentic. This was very enjoyable. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Lauren Smith, attended Apr 2023: Saori was a fantastic teacher! We had a great time in the class, learnt so much and used such high quality ingredients. Saori was welcoming, friendly and such fun! Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Danielle Mystek, attended Mar 2023: Great experience, enjoyed the class, easy heathy dishes learnt to make. Teacher Saori was very knowledgeable, kind, explained everything clearly and funny. Supporting local businesses will be going back for more classes and buy great local products. Over all good positive experience A+
  • 5/5 from Sarah Slater, attended Mar 2023: Saori is friendly, inviting and interesting. This course will teach you how to cook delicious dishes that I’m confident I can replicate at home and impress friends and family with. The venue is beautiful and really adds to the experience.
  • 5/5 from Jordy Milstein, attended Feb 2023: Saori was a great teacher, very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and the recipes were easy to follow. This was a wonderful experience!
  • 4/5 from Claire Gan, attended Sep 2022: The teacher was really friendly and I didn’t know that cooking Japanese cuisine can be so quick and easy! Hoping to learn more dishes from the teacher.
  • 5/5 from Mariane Silva, attended Apr 2022: Saori is a loving, fun and very acknowledgeable teacher, my boyfriend and I really enjoyed our class! It was amazing to learn cooking tips and recipes from her, not only she taught us the steps, but we got to help her cooking, chatted a lot and she brought heaps of curiosities and important information that you don't come across easily. Plus we ate so much and so well! Thanks a lot Saori, I definitely recommend your class!
  • 5/5 from Winnie Panczel, attended Apr 2022: Saori is a great teacher, and showed us how to make many easy, quick Japanese meals! I can't recommend it enough - the class taught us how to make so many delicious and easy meals that we have already started making at home. Loved it! :)
Your teacher

SAORI Premium Japanese Sauce
SAORI Premium Japanese Sauce

4.9 (57)
female Women-owned

Saori Kojima founded her brand of traditional Japanese sauces and seasonings in 2013 in her newly adopted home of Upwey, in Victoria’s leafy Dandenong Ranges.
When Saori first moved to Melbourne from Hokkaido in 2011, she was delighted to discover the incredible array of fresh produce and ingredients available, but found it difficult to find authentic Japanese sauces and condiments that were not overly processed and full of unnecessary additives and flavour enhancers. Having always been accustomed to preparing food from scratch in Japan, she began making traditionally prepared sauces for her own enjoyment.
At first her intention was to simply to recreate the flavours of home to share with her family and friends, but what began as a hobby soon flourished into an award winning business.
Between 2013 and 2019 Saori’s products have won a total of 10 medals at the Australian Food Awards, Melbourne Food Awards and Hobart Fine Food Awards.
Saori’s guiding philosophy is ‘ Quality food; Quality life’. With a well founded belief that Japanese cuisine is one of the healthiest in the world, she has made it her mission to share the benefits of real Japanese cooking with Australian people. ‘I want to share my knowledge of easy, healthy and delicious ways of cooking at home. I want to contribute to a healthier Australia!’

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