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Sumi Saikawa
Sumi's Kitchen In Sydney
5.0 (28)
I was born in a Zen temple in Kobe Japan, which was an amazing environment to grow up in as a little kid. I was always in the kitchen to help make shojin ryori with mum (Temple cooking) for as long as I can remember for the temple. This was where my curiosity and fascination of food came from especially its part to play in culture and role it plays to keep the body and mind healthy.
From there, I graduated from university and worked as a dietitian in Japan for many years before meeting my husband and coming to Australia. My husband and I immigrated to Australia over 27 years ago now where we have made ourselves a family with 2 (not so young anymore) children. Now, I run lots of health oriented - cooking classes including "shojin ryori" for people living in Australia and Japan from all stages of life from the elderly to children.
My meal style: I try to give to initiative to prepare the foods even in a busy life. I appreciate the foods and I try to make food which will make me be happy.
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Shera Bucchianeri • Nov 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking
Amazing class Sumi is the best Everything was sooo delicious She made sure we had what we needed before class & offered substitutions as needed, which was very sweet. Highly recommend!
Naomi Naiza-Webb • Oct 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking
Fantastic class, I loved that we cooked in real time and had a full meal to serve at the end of 1.5 hours. Food was absolutely delicious.
Hannah Gray • Oct 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking
This was such a great class! And oh my goodness the food was absolutely delicious. Thanks Sumi I had a lot of fun
Joseph Paul • Sep 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking
Loved it - thanks so much Sumi, will be joining more classes for sure. The food was delicious too.
Scott Venables • Jun 2021
Sumi was an amazing host and teacher. It felt like walking in to a traditional Japanese home and we were made very comfortable immediately. The place was spotless and covid friendly. Sumi’s passion for Japanese food was evident and she loved teaching us the traditional way of how to cook vegan Japanese food, and also other options to alter it for those who would be comfortable to have meat proteins. + more
Sarah Andrews • May 2021
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking Class
We had a lovely morning with Sumi. She is super knowledgeable about Japanese ingredients and made the class really fun and interactive. We had a beautifully presented lunch at the end of the class and we all learnt a lot. Thank you Sumi!
Nicola Rai • Apr 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
A relaxed vibe and knowledgeable teacher. I learnt more than I expected and I am keen to put it into practice. I would certainly do another class with Sumi to learn more about how to make Japanese dishes here in Australia.
Analise Bauchinger • Apr 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Thank you, Sumi. My mother and I really enjoyed the cooking class. Everything was great.
Carla Rowe • Apr 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi is an excellent teacher. We had a wonderful time learning how to cook with her. All the recipes were delicious! We will definitely be making these at home. Thanks for a great time Sumi
Stefania Kikuchi • Apr 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi teacher was great and very helpful during the workshop. All materials were provided! And got to eat what we cooked. Lovely place, easy to find car parking and lots of fun. スミ先生お料理教えて下さってありがとうございました
Mann Bookluck • Mar 2021
3 ClassBento workshops attended
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Relaxing setting with easy to follow style of cooking, the reward is a tasty Japanese banquet to finish off the class. Thank you Sumi it was an enjoyable session.
Sophie Wainwright • Mar 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Overall an amazing experience Sumi is a lovely teacher with so much knowledge of the Japanese culture and food. All good was amazing, her place is beautiful & we enjoyed an amazing lunch after lots of cooking. Would recommend, a great weekend activity! Also recommended other great Japanese experiences across Sydney. Thanks so much
Kerrilyn Stratford • Feb 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Loved the class. Sumi was very well prepared, presented the recipes clearly with good instruction. The dishes were delicious and I look forward to making them for friends and family.
Ruth Blades • Feb 2021
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
Sumi’s class was amazing. We took a friend as a birthday gift and we all had a great time. Sumi has a very interesting background and was clearly very passionate and knowledgable about food, we came away feeling confident to recreate the dishes at home, and source good ingredients thanks to Sumi’s tips. Her kitchen is beautiful and a great setting to cook and have a delicious lunch in. Thank you + more
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