Japanese Cooking Gold Coast

Cook Japanese with Certified Natural Food Coordinator Hiro Sensei


Learn to cook healthy, tasty, authentic Japanese food in the comfort of your own home!

You may know Sushi, Ramen, Teppanyaki, but there is so much more amazing Japanese food! The menu at Japanese restaurants in Australia is often very similar and only travellers to Japan are able to taste the large range of yummy Japanese cuisine. Let us introduce you to authentic Japanese homemade dishes.

  

Japanese cuisine has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Let's have a wonderful experience together!


About Hiro Sensei

Can't go to Japan?
Hiro san will bring Japan to you!

Hiro Sensei was born in Shiga, just a few minutes away from Kyoto, Japan in a village surrounded by mountains and the biggest lake in Japan. Her ancestors used to run a Ryokan (Japanese hotel), and she aims to continue the tradition of giving Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality). Taught to cook traditional Japanese food by her grandma and great-grandma, and sweets by her mother, she moved to Australia in 2012 and started to focus on health. As she missed traditional Japanese food, she started cooking old family recipes. Her goal is to make people happy and healthy through Japanese food! Hiro holds a Certificate of Natural Food Coordinator.

Please see below for the full selection of classes on offer.
With seasonal, family and party, premium and masterclasses, Hiro Sensei has something for everyone in the kitchen!

SEASONAL CLASSES

Only available for a limited time!

Cook with seasonal ingredients & prepare dishes that match the current season.

 

HALLOWEEN ONIGIRI KIDS CLASS
Easy to make. Fun to decorate.

Kids will make three different types of Onigiri rice balls. Easy to make. Fun to decorate. Kids will create the Halloween version of Onigiri rice balls and help with making miso soup. The adult will help with cutting the vegetables for the miso soup. Comes with pickled vegetables.

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created [Gluten Free] & Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

Time: 11:00-13:00 (2 hours includes eating)
Participants: 1 adult & up to 6 kids (8+ years)
Class Price: $319 per class

ODEN CLASS
A super-famous meal for winter. 

We will make tender simmered Daikon radish, Mochi Kinchaku bag, chicken wombok roll and homemade Oden soup. Then we add Shirataki noodles, potato, carrot and Chikuwa fish cake. We prepare Chawanmushi steamed egg custard as a side dish, using the Oden soup as the flavor base. We also make Yakionigiri as another side dish.

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
 Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

Time: 11:00-14:00 (3 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $484 per class

 

FAMILY & PARTY CLASSES

Bring a taste of Japan to your family's table with these home-style dishes. 
Celebrate your birthday, hens night, or anniversary with a unique Japanese experience.

 

HAND ROLL SUSHI CLASS
This is how we eat sushi at home in Japan.

You will learn four Japanese cooking methods: Namamono (cut fresh sashimi), Yakimono (grilled), Shirumono (soup) and Gohan (rice).

Our sushi ingredients:
(Gluten Free - may vary upon availability)
- Fresh salmon
- Teriyaki chicken
- Dashimaki egg
- Tuna mayo
- Crab sticks
- Avocado, cucumber, lettuce
- Miso soup

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

Time: 10:30-14:30 (4 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $649


INARI SUSHI CLASS
Japanese old-school fast food from the Edo period

Easy to make. Fun to decorate with kids. Choose toppings as you like. Savoury deep-fried tofu pockets with sushi rice and your design of toppings. Prepared with side dish and miso soup.

​This class includes:
Gluten Free & Vegan Options
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

​Time: 11:00-14:00 (3 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $484 per class 


GEISHA SUSHI CLASS
A class for true sushi lovers

Small round sushi was originally made for the Maiko and Geisha in Kyoto, so they can eat in one bite without the lipstick coming off.

Learn five Japanese cooking methods:
Namamono (cut fresh sashimi)
Mushimono (steamed)
Shirumono (soup)
Gohan (rice)
Tsukemono (pickled vegetable).

Our Geisha Sushi ingredients
(Gluten Free options. Ingredients vary upon availability)
- Sushi (salmon, tuna, seared scallop, prawn, egg, avocado, okra, radish, cucumber)
- Chawanmushi (juicy & savory steamed egg custard)
- Tsukemono (pickled vegetable)

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

​Time: 10:30-14:30 (4 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $649 per class


OSAKA-STYLE OKONOMIYAKI CLASS
Yummy local soul food.

Cook on original hot plate, just like the restaurants in Japan, and enjoy the sizzle while you sit down and eat. Get creative - use the mayonnaise to draw on your Okonomiyaki.

Cabbage, prawn, squid, spring onion, red ginger, tempura crumbles, cheese and batter. Prepared with a side dish and miso soup. Vegan/Vegetarian menu also available

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

Time: 11:00-14:00 (3 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $484 per class


TAKOYAKI CLASS
Famous street-food cuisine from Osaka. 

This is a popular Japanese home party menu. Fun to make lots of balls, choosing your   ingredients as you like!

Based on cabbage, spring onion, red ginger, cheese and batter.
You can choose as fillings from octopus, sausage, mochi, cherry tomato, avocado.
Prepared with a side dish and miso soup. Vegetarian menu also available
 
This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

Time: 11:00-14:00 (3 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $484 per class

PREMIUM CLASSES

Learn to cook authentic Japanese food - declared by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. These classes will introduce you to balanced nutrition for supporting your healthy lifestyle and performance. You will learn Japanese cooking methods for 5+ dishes in the classes.
 

HEALTHY GUT JAPANESE BREAKFAST CLASS
Traditional Japanese breakfast for a long healthy life.

We will make Japanese superfood Shouyu Kouji together and you can keep it yourself after class. You can use it for many varieties of dishes with healthy gut ingredients.

Learn four Japanese cooking methods: 
Yakimono (grilled)
Shirumono (soup)
Gohan (rice)
Tsukemono (pickled vegetables).

​Our Japanese breakfast ingredients: (may vary upon availability)
- Shouyu Kouji (fermented rice) - Marinated grilled salmon  - Dashi stock from bonito flakes and kelp for miso soup
- Yakionigiri (grilled rice ball using Shouyu Kouji)  - Renkon lotus roots and sweet potato for the side dish
- Dashimaki egg  - Grated daikon Oroshi  - Tsukemono pickled vegetable
- Homemade Furikake from Dashigara (Dashi stock ingredients)

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring + Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created & Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

Time: 10:30-14:30 (4 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $649 per class


JAPANESE DECO BENTO CLASS
Surprise your loved one with your creation!

Express loving thoughts through food and make someone's day with this special lunch box.

You will learn five Japanese cooking methods:
Agemono (fried)
Yakimono (grilled)
Aemono (dressed salad)
Shirumono (soup)
Gohan (rice).

Our deco bento ingredients: (may vary upon availability)
- Karaage chicken / Yakitori chicken
- Dashimaki egg
- Sesame spinach
- Enoki mushroom butter soy sauce
- Edamame sticks
- Onigiri (rice ball)
- Miso soup

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

Time: 10:30-14:30 (4 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $649 per class


JAPANESE HEALTHY BENTO CLASS
Vegan version of the popular Bento

Lots of vegetables with balanced nutrition. This is a gluten free vegan meal option.

You will learn five Japanese cooking methods:
Yakimono (grilled)
Nimono (simmered)
Shirumono (soup)
Gohan (rice)
Tsukemono (pickled vegetables).

Our healthy bento ingredients: (may vary upon availability)
- Mixed vegetable rice
- Simmered pumpkin
- Grilled eggplant with onion steak sauce
- Kimpira vegetables
- Edamame sticks
- Miso soup
-Tsukemono (pickled vegetables)

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

Time: 10:30-14:30 (4 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $649 per class


ANTI-AGING SET MEAL CLASS
Shojin Ryori is a typical Japanese monk food made entirely from vegetables. 

Clean your gut through lots of fibre, minerals and vitamins to live longer. This class is suitable for vegan & healthy people.

You will learn six Japanese cooking methods:
Nimono (simmered)
Mushimono (steamed)
Sunomono (vinegared)
Shirumono (soup)
Gohan (rice)
Tsukemono (pickled vegetables).

​Our anti-aging set meal ingredients: (may vary upon availability)
- Chikuzenni simmered Japanese vegetable
- Steamed sweet potato & okra with Gomadare sesame sauce
- Cucumber & seaweed vinegar salad
- Spinach miso soup
- Rice
- Tsukemono pickles vegetable

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

​Time: 10:30-14:30 (4 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $649 per class


FOUR-COURSE TOFU MEAL CLASS
Great for Vegans, Dieters and Surfers!

Lots of protein from four different kinds of tofu dishes that make your skin beautiful and improve your blood circulation. This set meal is the traditional Japanese balanced meal "Ichiju-Sansai" which has been eaten since the Heian period (about 1000 years ago) by the higher-class people.

​You will learn six Japanese cooking methods:
Agemono (fried)
Nimono (simmered)
Aemono (dressed salad)
Shirumono (soup)
Gohan (rice)
Tsukemono (pickled vegetables).

​Our tofu meal class ingredients: (may vary upon availability)
- Gluten Free / Vegan
- Agedashi tofu
- Simmered daikon with sweet tofu miso toppings
- Shiroae (tofu salad)
- Tofu miso soup
- Rice
- Tsukemono (pickled vegetables)

This class includes:
Hands-on tutoring
Knowledge of common Japanese ingredients & cooking practices
Cooking lesson in English / Japanese
Lunch that you created
Recipe cards for the dishes
Shopping list that helps you find the ingredients at your local Japanese/Asian store
Name tag written in calligraphy
Surprise dessert

​Time: 10:30-14:30 (4 hours includes eating)
Participants: up to 4 people
Class Price: $649 per class​

 

VEGAN MASTER CLASS


In this 3-Day master class you will learn & practice all nine different methods of Japanese cooking:

Yakimono (grilled), Mushimono (steamed), Agemono (fried), Nimono (simmered), Sunomono (vinegared), Aemono (dressed salad), Shirumono (soup), Gohan (rice), and Tsukemono (pickled vegetables).

​Includes one FREE Yukata dress experience!

DAY 1: FOUR-COURSE TOFU MEAL

Lots of protein from four different kinds of tofu dishes that make your skin beautiful and improve your blood circulation. 

​This set meal is the traditional Japanese balanced meal "Ichiju-Sansai" which has been eaten since the Heian period (about 1000 years ago) by the higher-class people.

​You will learn six Japanese cooking methods:

Agemono (fried), Nimono (simmered), Aemono (dressed salad), Shirumono (soup), Gohan (rice) and Tsukemono (pickled vegetables).

Our tofu meal class ingredients:

- Agedashi tofu
- Simmered daikon with sweet tofu miso toppings
- Shiroae (tofu salad)
- Tofu miso soup
- Rice
- Tsukemono (pickled vegetables)
(Ingredients may vary upon availability)

 DAY 2: HEALTHY BENTO

Vegan version of the popular Bento.
Lots of vegetables with balanced nutrition.
Learn how to express your love in a lunch box!

You will learn five Japanese cooking methods:
Yakimono (grilled)
Nimono (simmered)
Shirumono (soup)
Gohan (rice)
Tsukemono (pickled vegetables).

Our healthy bento ingredients:

- Mixed vegetable rice
- Simmered pumpkin
- Grilled eggplant with onion steak sauce
 Kimpira vegetables
 Edamame sticks
- Miso soup
Tsukemono (pickled vegetables)
(Ingredients may vary upon availability)

DAY 3: ANTI-AGING SET MEAL

This set meal, called Shojin Ryori, is a typical Japanese monk food made entirely from vegetables. Clean your gut through lots of fiber, minerals and vitamins to live longer.

This class is suitable for vegan & healthy people.

​You will learn six Japanese cooking methods:

Nimono (simmered), Mushimono (steamed), Sunomono (vinegared), Shirumono (soup), Gohan (rice) and Tsukemono (pickled vegetables).

​Our anti-aging set meal ingredients:
- Chikuzenni simmered Japanese vegetable
- Steamed sweet potato & okra with Gomadare sesame sauce
- Cucumber & seaweed vinegar salad
- Spinach miso soup
- Rice
- Tsukemono pickles vegetable
(Ingredients may vary upon availability)

 

Time: 10:30-14:30 each day
Participants: 2-4 people
Class Price: $495 per person

SPECIAL OFFER - YUKATA EXPERIENCE

All classes are offered with an optional yukata experience [$44.00 per person]

Yukata is a traditional summer dress, a casual type of Kimono. It has been worn for over 400 years in Japan. It's made of light and breathable material, so it's a perfect choice for warmer weather on the Gold Coast. 

You can choose from 10 different designs for ladies and 4 different designs for men.
Simply choose your preferred pattern from the women's (2-14) & men's (A-D) yukata options below and inform our friendly consultants of your choice at the time of booking

Envelop yourself in Japanese culture by wearing a Yukata during your cooking class!

  

Sizes:
Ladies Yukatas 1-10: Australian size XS-M
Ladies Yukatas 11-14: Australian size L-3XL
Mens Yukatas A-D: Australian size S-L

   What you need: 
※Please bring some thongs to wear with your Yukata.
※For men, please wear a V neck tee.

Cook healthy, tasty Japanese food - and look stylish doing it!

Gift Voucher

Do you have friends and family disappointed that they still can't travel to  Japan?
Whilst their plans to experience Japan may be on hold, you can ensure they still have a Japan experience!



Give an unforgettable experience to your friends, family or loved ones for a special occasion like birthdays, anniversaries or celebrations.

Online purchase & delivery:
Contact one of our friendly consultants to organise a gift voucher booking for someone special. You will be sent a digital voucher upon receipt of payment.

 

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