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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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