Workshops

Welcome to my workshops page! I offer both in-person and online cooking workshops on a wide array of delicious traditional and contemporary Japanese-style dishes. We are always adding new workshops to the calendar so sign-up for our newsletters, and follow me on instagram to stay up-to-date. I look forward to cooking together soon!

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02/22 🥟 Dumpling Workshop at domecíl studio in Santa Barbara

$250.00

Workshop Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025

Time: 10:00AM to 02:00PM PST

Location: IN-PERSON @ domecil Studio, 1223 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

On the menu: Homemade dumplings two ways (gyoza and shumai with meat and vegetarian options available), Pork & Shrimp Shumai, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, and Shira Mochi Dumplings for dessert. Dessert will be a demo and hands-on instruction. All recipes are from my latest cookbook, Wafu Cooking.

Fee: $250.00

PLEASE PURCHASE DIRECTLY FROM DOMECÍL’S WEBSITE HERE.

3/09 Cooking With Koji + Water Kimchi Workshop @ Tortoise General Store *IN-PERSON*

$125.00

Workshop Date: Sunday, March 9th, 2025

Time: 10:00AM to 11:30AM PST (It’s the first day of Daylight Saving Time)

Location: IN-PERSON @ Tortoise General Store, 12701 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

3/23 🌱 Spring Wafu Cooking Workshop

$225.00

Date: March 23, 2025

Time: 10 AM to 2 pm

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the Menu: Miso Soup with spring vegetables, Shaki Shaki Salad, Udon al Limone, Grilled Chicken with sturdy greens, Wakame Milk Bread, and seasonal fruit salad with mochi dumplings. All recipes come from my new cookbook Wafu Cooking.

Fee: $225 per guest

3/16 Homemade Miso Workshop *IN PERSON*

$225.00

Date: March 16, 2025

Time: 10 AM to 2 pm

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the Menu: Homemade Miso, Wafu Miso Soup with Sturdy Greens and Grilled Onigiri with Miso Butter. All recipes come from my new cookbook Wafu Cooking.

Fee: $225 per guest

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3/2 🌱 Spring Wafu Cooking Workshop (SOLD OUT!)

$225.00

Date: March 2, 2025

Time: 10 AM to 2 pm

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

Fee: $225 per guest

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01/18 🍳 Japanese Wafu Brunch

$200.00

Workshop Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2025

Time: 10:00AM to 02:00PM PST

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the menu: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Japanese breakfast offers a wonderful variety of dishes that include both Japanese and western dishes. We’ll be cooking delicious breakfast and brunch recipes from my latest cookbook Wafu Cooking, including: Maple Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), Mochi Waffle with Miso Honey Butter (hands-on demo only), Buckwheat Okonomiyaki savory pancake, a seasonal miso soup and fruit salad.

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01/25 🥟 Dumpling Party for Lunar New Year 🐍

$200.00

Workshop Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 10:00AM to 02:00PM PST

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the menu: Homemade dumplings two ways (gyoza and shumai with meat and vegetarian options available), Shrimp Dumpling Soup, and Kuragoma (black sesame) dango for dessert. Dessert will be a demo and hands-on instruction. All recipes are from my latest cookbook, Wafu Cooking.

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12/29 Year's End Good Luck Soba + Tempura Workshop

$200.00

Workshop Date: Sunday, December 29th, 2024

Time: 10:00AM to 01:30PM PST

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

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Hoshigaki Workshop and Wafu Lunch

$175.00

Workshop Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00PM PST

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the Menu: We’ll share a late lunch together. Wafu Lunch of persimmon and chicory salad with yuzu dressing, and grilled onigiri (cheese and miso). A homemade fruit dessert will also be served. Recipes will be from my new cookbook Wafu Cooking that releases nationwide November 12, 2024. Each person takes home persimmons to hang at home. Please bring a paring knife, vegetable peeler, and a flat box to carry home your persimmons.

Fee: $175 per guest

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Katsu Karei - Japanese Curry w/ Fried Cutlet

$175.00

Workshop Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the Menu: Fried Pork Katsu cutlet and Fried Eggplant for vegetarians, served with my homemade curry recipe. A homemade miso honey butter with bread and a Wafu dessert will be served with the tasting meal. All recipes are from my new cookbook, Wafu Cooking, which will be available nationwide on November 12, 2024.

Fee: $175 per person

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Cook the Book: Wafu Fall Dishes

$250.00

Date: October 27, 2024

Time: 10 AM to 2 PM

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the Menu: Shio Koji Roasted Chicken (so moist and perfectly seasoned!), Fall Vegetables with Miso Yogurt Sauce, Citrus Sunomono, Spinach Tofu Tahini Goma-ae Salada. A homemade miso honey butter with bread and a Wafu dessert will be served with the tasting meal.

Fee: $250 per guest