Dashi, seasoning and everyday dishes in Cooking Sun’s afternoon izakaya class.
Why we chose it
A reason to go.
Chicken-and-burdock meatballs and chicken with plum and shiso show the direction of Cooking Sun’s izakaya class. Seasonal dishes and a lesson in dashi and seasoning suit a cook ready to move beyond sushi into everyday Japanese meals.
The experience
What you’ll do.
Learn dashi and Japanese seasoning, then cook and eat a multi-dish meal.
Sample dishes include chicken-and-burdock meatballs and chicken with plum and shiso; dishes change seasonally.
Take the recipes home.
A little context
More to take in.
An izakaya meal can be understood through several small dishes rather than a single main course. Learning how they are seasoned makes the spread easier to read.
A private shojin-inspired lesson makes vegetables and tofu the starting point for a fuller understanding of a meal.
Plan the visit
The useful details.
Part of Kyoto
Shimogyo
Time to allow
3 hours
Listing price
Approx. US$70 / person
Booking platform
Viator
Source listing: From PLN 273.90 per person. advertised from price per person; not a date-specific quote Approximate USD comparison uses ECB rates from 9 October 2026; it is not a booking quote. Original listing snapshot: 11 October 2026. Editorial review: 16 October 2026. Confirm the meeting point and current details before paying.
Before you choose
The practical part.
English-speaking instructor is listed. Menu and dietary accommodation should be reconfirmed when selecting a session. The official programme lists 14:00–17:00. This is a cooking class in a studio; alcohol is not a confirmed inclusion. Request dietary accommodations before booking. Details checked 16 October 2026. Confirm availability and the final price for your date before paying.
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Sources & editorial note
Our recommendation is a source-based editorial judgment, not a report of a personal visit. Listing details may change.
Read the original Viator listing ↗ Izakaya Style Cooking Class Original listing snapshot: 11 October 2026. Editorial review: 16 October 2026.
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