Our latest review

We had a fantastic time at our Japanese cooking class with Hiroko this weekend. Booking was simple, and we were warmly welcomed with a lovely cup of Japanese tea. The class was hands-on and informative, and we learned so much while preparing a variety of delicious dishes. Everything we cooked was tasty. Highly recommend to anyone curious about Japanese cuisine or looking to improve their cooking skills.

Izaak Crook

May 2025

Wow, what a fantastic day I had at Japanese Ideas! The whole process was so smooth and enjoyable. Booking a month or so ahead was a breeze, and the email communication was lightning-fast and super helpful. The menu had so many tempting options, and we were absolutely thrilled with our choices. Sharing the experience with two other lovely pairs made it even more fun – we had such a laugh with them and the utterly charming Hiroko! She's so welcoming and makes you feel right at home. And the food? Simply brilliant! Hiroko's instructions were so easy to follow and her explanations were crystal clear, plus we got to take home printed recipes – a real bonus! Learning about the ingredients and why Hiroko uses specific ones was so insightful. I'm already planning my next visit for the sushi class! This would be perfect for a group of friends, family, or even venturing out on your own to meet some great people. Absolutely 10/10!

Ashley Hawkridge

April 2025

We spent a great morning with Hiroko learning to cook Japanese food. It was a lovely experience and helped us understand the Japanese cookery. Would recommend this class if you want to learn how to cook Japanese food.

Michael Draffan

April 2025

Awesome sushi class. I learned so many authentic tips and I can’t wait to make sushi for the family.

Claire Harris

March 2025

My 11 year old daughter and I attended a Sushi making class (we were a group of 6 altogether and its was great meeting new people). It was super. We learnt about culture and cooking, and made our own Maki (several types) and a few other dishes. We got helpful hints and tips and instructions to take home with us. Take a large food container as you do make quite a bit and its yummy!

Catherine Appleby

January 2025

Hiroko kindly organised a mini class for 10 people two days before Christmas for my 9 year old’s birthday. It was such a wonderful experience for all our family, from the 8-12 year olds to the grandparents, she engaged everyone and we all learnt so much that we didn’t know. I highly recommend Hiroko!

Rebecca Hilditch

December 20240

We had a fantastic experience learning how to make sushi. I had bought this as part of my son's Christmas present and we had a great time making sushi for the first time together. Hiroko was really lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed the food we had made.

Helen Macleod

December 2024