Japanese Cooking Class and Kitchen Knives

Japanese Cooking Class and Kitchen Knives

Are you a fan of Japan and Japanese cuisine who is planning to visit Kyoto? Do you wish to learn how to prepare simple but delicious Japanese home-made dishes and have a unique and fun food experience in Kyoto? If your answer is yes, then I have a perfect idea for you. Book a Japanese cooking class at Aogami Kyoto, and learn the ins and outs of Japanese cuisine with the help of a passionate and experienced chef.

Alexandre, founder of Aogami Kyoto, is a professionally trained French cuisinier who has been living in Japan for more than ten years now, regularly teaching French and Japanese cooking classes. He is extremely passionate about Japanese gastronomy and ancestral knife-making savoir-faire which makes him a perfect mentor for anyone who wishes to learn how to prepare tasty Japanese dishes. He will also introduce you to many aspects of Japanese culinary and cutlery tradition that you didn't previously know which will help you fully appreciate the art of Japanese gastronomy.

For example you will learn about Washoku, a central concept in Japanese culinary culture, recognized in 2013 by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, that finds its basis in a rich food tradition that goes back several centuries. One expression that incorporates the basics of Washoku is “Ichi Ju-Sansai”, which means one soup and three dishes. The principle of eating a soup and three dishes is perceived to provide a balanced meal when accompanied with cooked rice and pickled vegetables. Eating rice with every meal is one of the primary differentiating features of Washoku cuisine. 

When attending a class at Aogami Kyoto you will precisely learn how to prepare a seasonal “Ichi Ju-Sansai” menu. At the end of the session, you will enjoy the delicious meal you created  and share your impressions.

But, that's not all! Aogami Kyoto offers you a great occasion to acquire quality Japanese kitchen knives of various shapes and sizes to help you prepare food easily! These knives handmade by talented craftsmen are robust, sharp, truly look spectacular and will surely become the centerpiece of your kitchen equipment. They are a perfect gift for a friend, a family member who enjoys cooking or for yourself as a memento of your incredible journey across the land of the rising sun.

For Japan-based France’s aficionado, Aogami Kyoto also proposes French cooking lessons to learn how to prepare mouth-watering French family and bistro classics. It's a perfect opportunity to try something new and be able cook the Parisian way at home!

If you love Japanese food, experience Washoku cuisine at Aogami Kyoto is definitely one of the best things you can do while visiting Kyoto. For more information about cooking classes and Japanese kitchen knives, make sure to visit Aogami Kyoto's website to learn more and book a cooking class for you, your family and friends.