Special Event
Special Event
Washoku experiences for lovers of real Japanese food
Sozai is delighted to present two special guest chefs from Tsuruoka, Japan, a city in Yamagata prefecture recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy.
This exclusive one-day-only event, held in collaboration with GEN education* of Italy, will introduce some very special wonders like the below.
- Exclusive knife skill demonstration by Master chef Suda.
Be dazzled by his extraordinary technique, then feel and taste the difference of exquisitely sliced vegetables and Japanese Kamaboko (savoury fish-cake made with white fish and egg)
- “Dashi” (Japanese broth) demonstration by master chef Saito.
Experience the skill and art of traditional methods of extracting “Umami” to make the best Japanese soup stock – then indulge in a bowl of delicious Ramen for lunch!
- Sake tasting & Japanese summer tea experience.
Seize this opportunity to try some sparkling Sake! If Sake isn’t your thing, there will also be refreshing chilled “Mugicha”, a popular Japanese summer tea made with roasted barley.
PLUS you’ll leave with a generous Japanese foodie-goodie bag by YUTAKA (retail price £15!) that will ensure you have everything you need to make Miso soup as soon as you get home!
GEN Master Chefs from Yamagata prefecture, Japan
斎藤 聴 Satoshi SAITO
Executive head chef of Tachibanaya ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) since 2002.
Master Saito is well known as its refined Kaiseki course preparation with full of local and seasonal ingredients. Certified chef by The out standing technic association of Japan
須田剛史 Takeshi Suda
Head chef in educational restaurant Okimizuki in Kamo Aquarium, where contributes as local fishery and cultural revival center. Young master Suda devotes to various educational program with passion from traditional tea ceremony to cutting Fugu fish technic.
Please note that space is limited. Sign up now!
*What is GEN?
https://www.genfoodlab.com/event-in-europe/
Instructor
Izumi Nakamura
Izumi grew up in Amakusa, a beautiful chain of five islands located in the south of Japan, blessed with delicious, natural, wholesome food -Izumi has never been far away from the joy that food can bring, honing her super-healthy recipes in surroundings with rich history.
She draws upon this upbringing in her work as an outstanding sushi chef, dietary consultant, and qualified sake sommelier. Her background as a trained and experienced pharmacist also enables her to create dishes and menus that are as nutritionally balanced as they are delicious.
She shares her passion for Japanese cooking and the health benefits to be had from it through her fun, informal, hands-on lessons. Her down to earth teaching and creative demonstrations at many companies and shows. She is the GM of Sozai cooking school, managing many events in London and creating various of live streaming shows. She is also founder of 5 Incorporated Ltd, offering private chef/corporate event catering services.
Izumi is a member of the Japanese Culinary Academy UK.
We really enjoyed sushi making masterclass.
It was interactive, fun and we are now able to make sushi at home! Will definetely comeback for some other Japanese cooking classes.
My wife & I had a wonderful time at Izumi's sushi class. We learned a lot of great tips and surprised ourselves at the delicious sushi we made! I would definitely book one of her classes again.
My partner and I have attended one of Izumi’s long run sushi class since 2013. As our friend recommended us it was a fantastic experience. We had nice welcoming and very informative session. Enjoyed Japanese beer & delicious sushi after that. Also a gift bag to take home. Definitely 5 stars from us. Thank you!!