[Notice from Ajiwaikan] May 2023 cooking class information
A 2-minute walk from JR "Tambaguchi Station", information about the cooking class scheduled for May 2023 at the museum [Ajiwaikan], which transmits the food culture of Kyoto.
This month we also have a class to learn from a Kyoto chef, a fish handling class-introductory & simple cooking-, easy & filling! A full lineup of vegetable-rich rice classes and classes that can be taken online. In fact, April marks the 10th anniversary of Ajiwaikan. We will continue to hold various classes, so please take advantage of the Ajiwaikan.
Contents of this article
1.What is Kyoto Food Culture Museum Ajiwaikan?
This museum was established in the Kyoto City Central Market, a treasure trove of food ingredients, in order to let people experience the splendor of traditional and creative Kyoto food culture and to revitalize the market and the region.
2.Easy & satisfying! Rice with plenty of vegetables ~ Menu of 1/2 vegetables required for a day ~ / May 7 (Sun)
A senior professional vegetable sommelier and cooking researcher, Mr. Akiu Nishimura, will teach you how to eat plenty of vegetables with simple cooking.
This class is perfect for those who are new to cooking.
Easy & satisfying! Rice with plenty of vegetables ~Menu of 1/2 vegetables necessary for a day~
- Date/Time: May 7, 2023 (Sun) 11:00-12:30 Scheduled to end
Lecturer/Vegetable sommelier senior professional chef Akiyasu Nishimura
Menu (tentative): Bamboo shoots and chicken sukiyaki in a frying pan! Mixed rice with bamboo shoots, cucumber and dried radish dressing, strawberries (dessert)
Participation fee / 3000 yen
*Comes with a souvenir of vegetables (1-2 types) used in the classroom
*Since the class is held at Ajiwaikan, ingredients will not be sent in advance. Please note - https://ajiwaikan.stores.jp/items/641d2a63a49922002a7baccb
3.Fish handling class-three pieces & simple cooking / May 9 (Tue)
A fish handling class was held by the Kyoto Fisheries Commercial Cooperative Association. It is a hands-on class where participants are handed a fish and have them cut it according to the instructions of the instructor.
This class is perfect for those who have bought fish but don't know how to cook it deliciously or don't know the basics of cooking fish. It is also recommended for those who have never done fish handling before.
Master the basics of sanmai-oroshi and increase your repertoire of fish dishes, and try incorporating them into your daily dining table.
Fish handling class-three pieces & simple cooking
- Date/Time: May 9, 2023 (Tuesday) 19:00-20:30 Scheduled to end
Lecturer/Kyoto Fisheries Commercial Cooperative Association
Menu/Simple fish dishes
Participation fee / 2500 yen
*Since the class is held at Ajiwaikan, ingredients will not be sent in advance. Please note.
Cooking is beginner level (even those who are new to cooking can participate) - https://ajiwaikan.stores.jp/items/641d2c21508a1003478a3b9b
4.[Online] Create with professionals! Dinner in Kyoto / Thursday, May 11
We have prepared a support system that includes confirmation of receipt before taking the course so that even those who are uneasy about taking the course for the first time can take it with peace of mind.
The lecturers of this series, “Kyoto Ryori Meisei”, are young chefs from long-established restaurants in Kyoto. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn the techniques of Kyoto cuisine from young chefs who will lead the next generation.
[Online] Make with a professional! Dinner in Kyoto
- Date/Time: May 11, 2023 (Thursday) 14:00-16:00 Scheduled to end
Lecturer/Kyoto Cuisine Meisei
Menu / [May Kyoto Obanzai with real Japanese pepper] Shabu-shabu with real Japanese pepper-flavored beef and Kyoto vegetables, Japanese-style mapo tofu with sea bream using real Japanese pepper, white with new onion sauce using real Japanese pepper asparagus
Ingredients to be sent: Japanese pepper, Kyoto mizuna, Kyoto mibuna, Kujo green onion, new onion, white asparagus
Entry fee/
Ingredients sent in advance 3,500 yen
2000 yen without pre-delivery ingredients
*This classroom is an online classroom with simultaneous cooking and delivery of ingredients.
*A review video will be distributed after the class ends. - Ingredients sent in advance:https://ajiwaikan.stores.jp/items/641d2d15b69459002856f401
No ingredients sent in advance:https://ajiwaikan.stores.jp/items/641d3956a49922002a7bb9f2
5.Kyoto cooking class to learn from the next generation of Kyoto chefs / May 25th (Thursday)
The lecturers of this series, “Kyoto Ryori Meisei”, are young chefs from long-established restaurants in Kyoto. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn the techniques of Kyoto cuisine from young chefs who will lead the next generation, so please join us.
Kyoto cooking class to learn from the next generation of Kyoto chefs
- Date/Time: May 25, 2023 (Thursday) 14:30-16:30 Scheduled to end
Lecturer/Kyoto Cuisine Meisei
Menu/Theme: Nanban-zuke summer vegetables, rice with asparagus and fresh ginger, grilled chicken thigh with Japanese pepper *Not for take-out
Participation fee / 3000 yen - https://ajiwaikan.stores.jp/items/641d3a301d03e902a71de95c
6.Kyoto cooking class at home / May 26 (Friday)
Yoshiko Matsunaga, the owner of the cooking class [Matsunaga Cooking Class] in Shimogamo, Kyoto, will hold a class to make Kyoto cuisine at home. A chance to get to know the taste of Kyoto's home, perfect for a little hospitality.
Kyoto cooking class at home
- Date/Time: May 26, 2023 (Friday) 13:00-15:30 Scheduled to end
Lecturer/Matsunaga cooking class Ms. Yoshiko Matsunaga
Menu/undecided
Participation fee / 3000 yen - https://ajiwaikan.stores.jp/items/641d3ad21d03e902a71de9e3
7.Click here to register for the cooking class
Reception period / April 6, 2023 (Thursday) 8:30 to 17:00 one week before each class date
Application/online payment serviceSTORES” to apply (payment)
Payment method: Credit card payment, PayPal, convenience store payment, bank transfer, carrier payment, Rakuten Pay
*For other details, please see each STORES page
Kyoto Food Culture Museum / Ajiwaikan
- Today's Economy Museum Ajiwaikan
- Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo Ward Chudoji Minamicho 130 Kyoto Fruits and Vegetables Center Building 3F
- 5 minute walk from JR Tambaguchi Station
- Tel.075-321-8680
- https://www.kyo-ajiwaikan.com/
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
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