Step into the comforting world of everyday Japanese cuisine with our hands-on class, “Japanese Home Cooking.” In this immersive experience, Chef Judith teaches how to prepare a beautifully balanced meal inspired by the flavors and techniques found in home kitchens across Japan.

At the heart of our menu is Wafuu Curry (Japanese Chicken Curry)—a beloved household staple distinct from other Asian curries. You’ll learn to build the curry from scratch, developing deep flavor through aromatics, tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich, gently spiced roux. We’ll explore what makes Japanese curry uniquely comforting: its velvety texture, mild warmth, and perfect harmony of sweet and savory notes.

To complement the curry, we’ll prepare delicate Enoki Mushroom Beef Rolls, thinly sliced beef wrapped around tender enoki mushrooms and lightly cooked for a savory, elegant bite. You’ll also learn how to make Slow Cooked Shiitake Mushrooms, simmered to bring out their deep umami richness—an essential flavor foundation in Japanese home cooking.

Steamed rice anchors the meal, as it does in nearly every traditional Japanese table setting, and we’ll discuss proper rinsing and cooking techniques for achieving perfectly fluffy grains.

To finish on a sweet note, we’ll bake Matcha Cookies, featuring the earthy, aromatic green tea powder that has become a signature flavor in Japanese desserts.

This class is a celebration of balance, simplicity, and comfort—an authentic taste of Japanese home cooking that you’ll be able to recreate and share at your own table.