Yoshiko Takeuchi Cooking with Yoshiko

Loved this class so much! Yoshiko is so engaging and the food was absolutely yummy and so healthy as well. I’m booking another class right away Thank you Yoshiko

Barbara Quinlan • May 2021

The Japanese Superfoods as Medicine hands-on cooking class was a superb, excellent experience. Absolutely chaotic and abuzz with Yoshiko bustling around keeping us on track, yelling out the 'darling's and the 'bloody' this or thats. All came together remarkably with so many delightful dishes. And more: The teacher claimed she learnt English in restaurant kitchens - hence the language. However, her organisation skills with different tables being nominated to prepare various dishes, individuals co-opted for individual tasks, swaps made when necessary + more

Julie Trell • May 2021

Very fun cooking class. Yoshiko is funny and knows her stuff. The food was delicious and we learned a lot and I can’t wait to start cooking like that at home. I definitely felt like her food is delicious medicine. It was a lot of unique food and worth the price Bring some friends.

Stephanie Sandor • May 2021

Fantastic healthy and easy recipes. A fun and casual class. I will incorporate these recipes for sure

Kim Wilson • May 2021

Awesome afternoon with fun and engaging teacher. Learnt so much and enjoyed tasty healthy food.

Stella Stellar • May 2021

Yoshiko never ceases to amaze me with her Japanese superfood recipes! Only a few ingredients are needed to create delectable Japanese cuisines. Her cooking classes are always hands-on & her recipes are easy to replicate at home.

Joe Modica • May 2021

Japanese Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class (Intensive)

YoshikoTeacher very good & great education on finer ways of Japanese cooking definitely do it again. Thank you

Nathan Lawler • Apr 2021

Was a wonderful Japanese cooking class with Yoshiko. Yoshiko and her team were fabulous and effortless. We made gyoza and Ramen throughout 2 different courses during the day. Would definitely book a course with Yoshiko again in the future.

Lucinda Thompson • Apr 2021

We had such a fun time at the ramen cooking class, Yoshiko was a great instructor and super knowledgeable, and the other teaching assistants were also lovely and helpful. Plus the food was incredible! Definitely recommend this class if you're interested in Japanese food and cooking methods, we had a fantastic experience.

Stewart Raper • Apr 2021

Great experience, the food was delicious and easy to follow recipes. Yoshiko did a great job of keeping the atmosphere livery and engaging

Gabrielle Pelletier • Mar 2021

Great class, I learned so many wonderful tips and techniques. Yoshiko is a font of knowledge.

Vanessa King • Mar 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Loved it. Keeping up with Yoshiko is a major feat but worth every minute. The beautiful meal at the end of a well orchestrated learning experience was a pleasure.

Mia Ferreira • Mar 2021

Yoshiko was and accomplished conductor in a precisely and efficiently orchestrated operation where nothing was missing or overlooked and everything run smoothly, with utensils and ingredients appearing magically in front of you when they were needed and disappearing once they were no longer needed! All the ingredients were of high quality, usually organic and had to satisfy Yoshiko's high standards. We prepared a number of dishes, ate them at the end and learned about their health properties and what to look for when buying ingredients. It was intense, + more

Cherie Parkes • Mar 2021

Yoshito was an excellent teacher with a great sense of humour. She obviously knew Japanese cuisine exceptionally well and I loved the tips regarding healthy choices I cook regularly so didn’t find the course challenging It was however very enjoyable and enjoyed the food we made Would probably like to do another class

Angus Roxburgh • Mar 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended

This was a great class lots of fun and entertainment. Yoshiko is an excellent teacher . we are looking to book our next one

Lloyd Griffiths • Feb 2021

great experience. teacher made the cooking class a lot of fun with her bubbly personality

Eddie Slattery • Feb 2021

Was a great treat to do as a couple, we love Japanese food and was a fun experience, Yoshiko was a great fun teacher. Highly recommend will be booking more classes.

Mia Ferreira • Feb 2021

All measures were in place for an absolutely Covid safe, very well organised and smooth running two hour session packed with information, demonstration and preparation of six very tasty dishes which we got to savour at the end. The recipes for each dish will allow us to practice at home. A good introductory course to Japanese cooking.

Misa Huynh • Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended

I love everything about this class. There is so much to learn as we are only beginners in Japanese cooking and Yoshiko is very knowledgeable. The food tastes amazing too Will come back again for Ramen class

Tvisa Sood • Jan 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The class is a group cooking class ie. you don't do every aspect of the cooking yourself, instead the work is divided among the group and everyone gets to be involved. The class is informative, helpful and yummy! Have since made the recipe at home and it turned out exactly as the class.

Jonathan Papworth • Jan 2021

Yoshiko was engaging, and did so well to involve everyone. Had a great time! Maybe clearly define what tables/teams cook which gyoza at the start to help with the flow of the class, but genuinely everything went fantastic

Luke Burlet • Jan 2021

overall , great. very minor comment is that the making of soup was a bit too brief. but we can get from recipe supplied.

Karina Jones • Dec 2020

Yoshiko was fantastic! Funny, informative and engaging. Highly recommend this class to anyone that wants to lean to make sushi.

John Mitchell • Dec 2020

Overall a great experience and I learnt a lot so thank you very much , this will help my provide my family with more options for eating .

Hannah Edwards • Dec 2020

Was fantastic Yoshiko is amazing! And delicious sushi Highly recommend, amazing to have a plant based class but even non vegetarians will really enjoy this.

Adele Querol • Nov 2020

I highly recommend this Japanese Cooking Class (beginner)! The class breaks down some really useful basics - like how to cook rice properly, and how to make your own teriyaki sauce :) Yoshiko is a great instructor, creating a relaxed environment for learning as well as making cooking fun! If you're sitting on the fence about giving something like this a try, I am here to tell you - go for it! You won't have any regrets.

Peta Walton • Nov 2020

Yoshiko is the most energetic teacher I’ve ever had! Time flew and I learned lots from her expertise. She really puts you at ease so even though I was initially embarrassed to be involved, I got in there and had heaps of fun!

Rose Lin • Oct 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

I learnt a lot about Inari Tofu, Tariyaki Tofu and Tempura. I like them and would practice them at home.

Minca Mellen • Oct 2020

I really enjoyed the class, it was the first time I had done any Japanese cooking and I found that the instructions were clear and the class was well structured and easy to do. The food was delicious and the instructor provided many helpful tips and tricks for how to cook everything properly and authentically. The class also provided insight into more traditional Japanese ingredients and what to avoid in stores when cooking Japanese food at home. I would definitely recommend this class especially to those who enjoy cooking but don’t have experience + more

James Ford • Oct 2020

Yoshiko was a great teacher, along with showing us great meals, she provided very valuable advice on how to recreate the meals at home as well as giving us interesting history on Japanese cooking. Would recommend to all.

Natasha Kahn • Oct 2020

Excellent class. Yoshika was very knowledgeable and very funny. I learnt a lot today. Looking forward to trying another class. Food was delicious!

Sartaj Sandhu • Oct 2020

Excellent teacher. Had a great sense of humour and kept us all entertained. In addition, she was very informative and descriptive in the health benefits of the ingredients we used- which I definitely found useful. I would definitely recommend doing this class if you love healthy Japanese food.

Isabelle Adam • Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Thanks again for a great journey to healthy Japanese cuisine Looking forward to another class next year

Megan Casey • Oct 2020

Highly enjoyed the food selected and the vibrant energy of the teacher ! Great class and would recommended

Caitlin Lawrence • Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Japanese Favourites Cooking Class: Gyoza and Sushi

Yoshiko was incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable. She taught us interesting techniques and tips about cooking sushi rice and making the sushi rolls. Really loved the food and enjoyed it immensely. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone and everyone!

Audrey Bertin • Sep 2020

Yoshiko is so funny, passionate (and bossy!), I had a great time! Loved that it was hands on as well, did another cooking class which was more of a watching-type class, this is not! Thanks, will be back!

Natalie Osborne • Sep 2020

The teacher was well organised and interactive. Very hands on and every step explained. I will definitely be attending another class in the future.

Jie Cong • Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The venue is good, spacious and safe for keeping social distance. Yoshiko is a great teacher and chef. Many information about health ingredients and cooking methods. Lovely atmosphere. Hands on experience. I feel I have learned. Now I can make sushi like a professional cook. Thank you!

Colin Thatcher • Sep 2020

Probably better to have a few less participants to allow more personal instruction. Needed more time for questions. Unfortunately not all of the ingredients were available for sale. I loved Yoshiko’s high energy.

Helen Wright • Sep 2020

Teacher was very interactive, made everyone involved participate which was great. Provide excellent handy tips.

Sally Ross • Sep 2020

Great food and great fun. Yoshiko was lively and funny and taught us a lot about new foods. We will definitely make gyoza at home.

Jenna Joannou • Mar 2020

The teacher was very knowledgeable, her manner was fun and engaging. I definitely learned a lot of new information about sushi, but most importantly I learned some practical skills which only can be learned in person.

Wendy Dreyfus • Mar 2020

Fun informative class. Engaging teacher. Good class participation. Everything needed supplied. Good notes. Yummy meal !

Abigail Goldberg • Mar 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Yoshiko was FABULOUS, the venue was light and bright and we loved what we learned! Everything was delightful and delicious.

Amber Ma • Mar 2020

Teacher is great. Learned a lot. One criticism would be that there's a little bit too much information in a short amount of time, which makes it hard to remember everything.

Libby Ellis • Mar 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Thank you Yoshiko. This was a fun class and it was great to learn a couple of really good foundations. Just knowing how to do rice via absorption method was great! The second foundation I took away was dashi stock. And lastly, I learned that boiling certain things ruins them and this is where I have been going wrong with miso soup! The food was delicious. Yoshiko was fun. I think this class could benefit from 30 minutes more. Sometimes the information came so quickly, that I missed it which is a shame.

Christine Al-Thifairy • Feb 2020

This class was my birthday gift. It was the best gift. Vegan cooking is the best.

Amy Lowry • Feb 2020

What a Fun energetic teacher ! My daughter and I attended as a gift for her 11th birthday and it was great fun . We learnt a lot and then enjoyed a delicious lunch !

Karen Black • Feb 2020

What a fun way to spend what turned out to be a very wet and stormy Sunday afternoon! Yoshiko kept it lively and interesting with her vibrant personality. Resulting meal was both delicious and nutritious!

Raul Caceres • Feb 2020

Loved what we cooked. Teacher was entertaining. Ingredients were great. I will cook what I learned

Colin Sakoff • Feb 2020

The class was amazing Yoshiko was the greatest teacher we could have had, she was talented, knowledgable, and no one could have replaced her enthusiasm Making ramen was a great experience, especially knowing all the superfoods we can add to these simple recipe. These ramen were very repeatable at home, without having to go too far to get the ingredients. It was the utmost pleasure to do this class! ありがとございます ☺

Melissa Francisco • Feb 2020

Great value for money and super informative! Yoshiko was very engaging, and taught us a lot about the health and benefits of all the ingredients we used which was super insightful. All the food tasted amazing and left the class very satisfied. Can’t wait to recreate these recipes at home! Thanks Yoshiko!

Marnie Foster • Feb 2020

Japanese Favourites Cooking Class: Gyoza and Sushi

Fantastic food, fun teacher and something I can definitely do at home myself. Highly recommended.

Steve Wylde • Jan 2020

I really enjoyed the class! Yoshiko was funny and explained everything well. The food we made was great too!

Penny Prott • Jan 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Teacher full of life and energy. Had a lot of fun and learnt so much , in the Goyza class .Doing Natural weight loss Superfoods class next Sunday .I would LOVE to add a photo,as I am not computer friendly I have NO idea how to do that .LOL. Penny.X

Jack Dixon • Jan 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Great enthusiasm, good content, tough at times to keep pace, but good results in the end!

Hannah Carrick • Dec 2019

Yoshiko was the best teacher! We learnt so much and will definitely be coming back for more lessons.

Jackie Galleghan • Dec 2019

I took my 8 year old Niece for her birthday , we both loved it. I learnt so much about healthy sushi making. Yoshiko is great so talented and fun too. Can't wait to make sushi and do another class. Yay

Tina • Dec 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I enjoyed the class very much. It was a lot of fun ! Yoshiko is a great teacher-such a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and about hpassionate about healthy eating. Gonna take all her classes !

Daphne Mahfuz • Nov 2019

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Matcha Lovers High Tea Cooking Class

Loved doing this class! Great teacher, very engaging and hands on. Would definitely recommend for those interested in learning more about Japanese cuisine :)

Rita Pang • Nov 2019

Yoshiko the teacher really knows her food and her matcha. She gave us a good overview of the background of matcha. The whole cooking process was pretty fun, and we learnt what was important when it comes to using matcha to cook. We made soba in matcha dashi soup, matcha blancmange with adzuki beans, matcha mochi, matcha coconut fudge, and a Yuzu matcha mocktail. We finished every bit of the food that we made from scratch - very yummy! Environment was clean and pleasant, though I wished we could have a cooking station each so we could be more hands-on. + more

Tina • Nov 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Healthy Gut with Japanese Superfoods Class

I really enjoyed the class ! Yoshiko is a great teacher , very passionate about healthy cooking.

Anna Kounis • Oct 2019

Informative and Fun class. Inspiring selection of simple and healthy recipes to make at home. Thank you Yoshiko!

Jayron So • Oct 2019

Impressive cooking class! Yoshiko was an involved and enthusiastic teacher. The ramen and dessert that we had was delicious.

Claire Slailati • Sep 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Amazing Yoshiko was an awesome teacher, very funny and great at what she does. Super professional and did really well at captivating and teaching the class. We got so much out of what we paid including the use of the cooking utensils and of course the sushi which tasted amazing and was super easy to do! Would recommend! My husband and I loved it

Alexandre Guterres • Sep 2019

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Yoshiko is a great teacher, turning the class enjoyable while being instructive and interesting. Highly recommend!

Gwen Richetti • Sep 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Fantastic class. Engaging, entertaining and easy to follow. What a great day and learning experience!

Monique Perusco • Sep 2019

This is a great class. I really enjoyed it. Loved that it was healthy. Thanks

Sayuri Shenoy • Sep 2019

Enjoyed the class, the teacher was pretty experienced and shared lot of insights into every ingredient. The venue was very convenient and easily accessible. Very good quality organic ingredients were used for the class. It was a very good learning experience. Please provide extra paper and pens to make notes while conducting the sessions

Nadia Court • Aug 2019

Yoshiko's enthusiasm for good food and cooking is infectious. I really enjoyed the class and will be using the techniques and recipes at home.

Kathryn Oldcastle • Aug 2019

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Yoshiko was amazing, and the class was hands on and practical. I will be making a number of dishes I learnt at home! I will be enrolling in more Japanese cooking classes with Yoshiko.

Belinda Wulf • Aug 2019

Great class! Very interactive. Yoshiko has great energy and very engaging. Delicious, easy to make recipes. Would definitely recommend

Emma Hobday • Aug 2019

My husband and I really enjoyed this class, Yoshiko is very knowledgeable and has a great energy about her. The food was delicious and healthy and I feel like I am equiped to make these dishes at home!

Yen Lam • Jul 2019

Power of Miso Making and Beyond Cooking Class

All the staff and teacher was very helpful to assist, they made the day enjoyable for the kids. Even though they were reluctant to come because of their age but after coming my daughter loved it. My son just wanted to eat the sushi because he was hungry. There was helpful hints that we didn't realise, for example the teacher said there is the rough side and smooth side of the Nori and which side + more

Norman Long • Jul 2019

Yoshiko is a very enthusiastic teacher who is very good at imparting her knowledge and getting the members of the class to work together while making sure that all participants had a hand in producing the result. The class was valuable in helping de-mystify the making of miso. The resulting lunch wa "oishii katta desu"

Jason Canning • Jul 2019

Friendly staff that encouraged the children to participate and get there hands dirty. They learn some essential life skills while having a great time

Bridget Fair • Jul 2019

We attended Yoshiko’s family sushi making class and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Yoshiko is a bubbly and enthusiastic teacher and makes sure every child gets involved. She had two lovely assistants to make sure the whole day ran smoothly. The ingredients were simple and delicious and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. We came home well and truly ready to make + more

Penny Neale • Jul 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

It was well organised and in a good venue. My grandson and I enjoyed it.

Fatima Ho • Jul 2019

Teacher Yoshiko is good. Teaching very clear and smooth. The only thing to improve is: each kid should have his own ingredients to use.

Justine Waters • Jul 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Yoshiko and her assistant were brilliant - learnt so much and loved the course. Highly recommended

Eileen Ngo • Jul 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Yoshiko was an excellent teacher which a great sense of humour which made the class even more enjoyable! It was really good value for money because we made a lot more dishes that I thought we would! Highly recommend!

Candice Bruce • Jun 2019

This was a great course - Yuchiko is really terrific - full of knowledge and a good communicator it was fun and I think a turning point for me as far as food and health go

Miriam Stein • Jun 2019

Yoshiko's class was superb - exceeding my expectations! I feel inspired to cook regular healthy meals as well having learned some great easy remedies to cure everyday viruses. It was a real bonus to be able to buy many of the yummy organic ingredients after the class. Both Yoshiko and her lovely assistant were so generous, gracious and fun!

Ray Jones • Apr 2019

Fantastic cooking experience. A fun learning experience from start to finish. Healthy food that tastes amazing. Yoshika is an informative, engaging teacher and Mia was wonderful keeping the class flowing. Would not hesitate to take another class with them!

Tony Jordan • Apr 2019

Yoshiko is a very vibrant, knowledgeable and giving lady. Her style of teaching and encouraging participants is unique. Her recipes are easy to follow and she offers for sale key ingredients such would normally be hard to find. Her assistant Maya is the absolute foundation for each class The venue is acceptable but classes should be capped to many in a class means is harder to work safely.

Ruth Masih • Apr 2019

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Teacher was very informative and detailed. Quality inputs on healthy ingredients. Ample handson and tasty healthy eating once cooked. Good venue. Parking took a while for first time. Suggesting Wilson parking near by Westfield. Mine required a full day as I took a basic full day basic intensive Japanese cooking. A must attend for a healthy eating. An excellent team.

Katie Thomson • Apr 2019

Very enjoyable class! Learnt so much about Japanese cooking and flavours. Would highly recommend, perfect for beginners.

Krista Hawke • Apr 2019

Yoshiko was a great and inspiring teacher. I took my ten year old son and she was inclusive with him and couple of other young participants. Everyone got involved and she helped us to understand a little more about the art of Sushi. We are both inspired to get rolling!

Peta Denning • Mar 2019

The Superfood Gyoza Cooking workshop was fun and informative. I couldn't believe that you could cook so many different dishes in such a short time. When I looked at the ingredients I wasn't sure that they would have much taste but they all tasted great and were very filling. Yoshiko is a great teacher and she had us all engaged in the class at all times. I would recommend the class to anyone that wants to learn more about healthy Japanese cooking or would just like a great time.

Michelle Marquet • Feb 2019

Very enjoyable. Beautiful healthy food to make and enjoy. Yoshiko was an engaging teacher and is very knowledgeable.

Eunice Jeong • Feb 2019

Yoshiko was very knowledgeable and engaging! My husband and I really enjoyed the course. There’s no free parking if you’re on a morning class so park at Westfield- it’s cheaper than street parking.

Julia Huxley • Feb 2019

Unique and fun outing for our large family. Everyone was kept busy and entertained. Yoshiko is an excellent teacher. Very happy with the feast we made.

Karen Hurley • Feb 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The class is great- group a good size and the atmosphere is fun but focused; the menu is manageable and the teacher is extremely genki. Thanks!

Christine Wong • Jan 2019

Yoshiko is lovely & engaging. Its amazing how she and her helpers keep track of so many different recipes being made at once - all with japanese superfoods. A fun and ideas-filled class. Thank you!

Jocelyn Blair • Jan 2019

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

What an eye opener! KONNYAKU? MATCHA? I love these & never tried or realised how amazing & good they are for my health. Thank you Yoshiko for a great afternoon of delicious healthy food. I never thought vegan food tasted so nice. You have converted me!

Peter Gardiner • Jan 2019

Natural Weight Loss with Japanese Superfoods Class

Very enthusiastic teacher, plenty of varieties of food, and all healthy. Very user friendly group

Benjamin Congiusta • Oct 2018

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Teacher was great. Very knowledgeable and detailed. Good venue, great material, and a very good experience overall.

James Russell-Wills • Jul 2018

My Sushi loving daughter and I enjoyed a most enjoyable day learning how to make authentic sushi with Yoshiko. The venue was clean and modern and the ingredients provided were fresh and healthy. Yoshiko was delightful, constantly involving the kids in all aspects of the sushi making process then in a nice touch, turning the tables and getting the kids to teach the adults what they had learnt. The end + more

Francesco Feliziani • Jul 2018

The teacher is lovely :) I can’t wait to cook again everything I’ve learned!

Gail Simon • Jun 2018

Yoshiko was an excellent teacher. The venue was good, clean and intimate for class. Materials used were good clean and professional. The class was worth the money. I learnt a lot about digestive health which is the reason I attended. Yoshiko class was very informative and I intend to do Class 2.

Stephanie Tang • Jun 2018

Learned lot of useful skills, just hope every student would have individual stove so that we can get our hands on from the beginning to the end, rather than each person only takes one part in the whole process.

Yolanda • Mar 2018

12 ClassBento workshops attended • 12 reviews