Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class

Learn how to cook delicious Japanese dishes suitable for vegans and those on a gluten-free diet.



3 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests    

  $105 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
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Learn how to recreate popular Japanese dishes that are perfect for a gluten-free and vegan lifestyle. This cooking class blends traditional naturally gluten-free Japanese foods with creative ways to remake wheat-based favourites using gluten-free alternatives and locally sourced ingredients.
Held in a bright, peaceful venue surrounded by greenery, this class offers a calm and relaxing environment where you can unwind while cooking. The tranquil setting makes the experience feel like a retreat — and after cooking, you’ll enjoy a delicious homemade lunch together.
About Your Instructor:
You will be taught by Sumi Saikawa, who grew up Zen temple in Kobe, Japan. The class follows the traditional Japanese home-style philosophy of Ichiju-Sansai, a foundation of Japanese cuisine for centuries.
“Ichi” means one, “Jyu” means soup, “San” means three, and “Sai” refers to dishes — together meaning one soup and three dishes, always served with rice.
The dishes you will create include:
You will prepare six delicious dishes, each simple to make and easy to recreate at home:
  • Black sesame rice
  • Potato/Lotus root patty on Nori seaweed with homemade teriyaki sauce
  • Eggplant with miso glaze sauce
  • Seasonal green vegetables (English spinach/Watercress/Beans, etc.) and Shiitake mushroom salads
  • Vegetable miso soup
  • Quick pickles
Enjoy a shared lunch featuring the dishes you’ve prepared
What Makes This Class Special:
  • Cook in a relaxing, light-filled space surrounded by nature
  • Learn dishes that are simple, healthy, and easy to replicate at home
  • Receive clear explanations of Japanese seasonings and suitable substitutes so you can easily 　purchase and use them yourself
‐ Enjoy a shared lunch featuring the dishes you’ve prepared
Who This Class Is For:
This class is ideal for people who are gluten intolerant, follow a vegan lifestyle, or simply have an interest in Japanese cooking
Please note:
  • All ingredients will be gluten-free; however, the environment is not totally gluten-free.
  • Two friendly dogs are on the premises, which are kept outside during the lesson.
Cancellation policy:
Please contact me as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule. If you contact me on the day of the class, the full amount will be charged. To avoid this cancellation fee, kindly provide at least 24 hours’ notice prior to your scheduled class.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
What you'll get
  • Delicious gluten-free and vegan Japanese lunch
  • Great discussion with like-minded people
  • Insight into Japanese culture
  • Recipes for everything you make
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Knowledge required
This class is for anybody interested in Japanese cuisine. Beginners, intermediates, and advanced are all welcome.
What to bring
Please bring your favourite apron, tea towels, and pen.
Suitable for

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

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

Location

St Ives, NSW

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Sumi Saikawa
Sumi Saikawa
(Sumi's Kitchen In Sydney)

5.0 (206)
female Women-owned

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.
Sydney Activities
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Japanese Cooking
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Vegan
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Asian Cooking Experience Gifts

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