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Izakaya Style Japanese Cooking Class

Learn how to cook Japanese dishes Izakaya Style in this cooking class in San Jose!

Parsati Maji
(PARO)

5.0 (209)

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2 hours

San Jose

1 to 15 guests

$119

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What you'll do

Enjoy a delicious Japanese meal made completely by you right here in San Jose! In this hands-on culinary experience, you will step into the casual, vibrant world of an Izakaya. The Japanese word "Izakaya" is made up of three beautiful concepts—"stay, drink, place." It is traditionally a spot to grab a drink, settle in, get comfortable, and connect.

Whether you want to bond with your corporate team, spark some romance on a unique date night, celebrate a special milestone, or dive into a new cooking skill, this class is the perfect place to unwind and feast.

Why This Experience is Perfect For You:

Corporate & Team Building: True to the Izakaya spirit, this class is built for connection. Teams will break out of their shells as they roll sushi and team up in pairs to stir-fry noodles, creating an ultra-relaxed environment for natural bonding and camaraderie.
Date Night & Romance: Looking for a cozy, interactive date night? Sip your favorite sake or beer while mastering the tactile art of sushi rolling together. It's playful, romantic, and incredibly fun.
Parties & Celebrations: The ultimate setup for birthday parties, casual get-togethers, or family reunions. The high-energy, customizable nature of the menu makes it feel like a private dinner party where everyone gets involved.
Learn Something New: Perfect for curious foodies! You’ll demystify the art of rolling fresh sushi from scratch and learn the secret to achieving the perfect texture and flavor balance in a traditional Japanese stir-fry.
Mindfulness & Wellness: Centered around fresh, wholesome, and nutrient-dense ingredients, this plant-forward class offers a wonderful wellness escape. The focused, rhythmic process of rolling sushi serves as a beautiful exercise in culinary mindfulness.

What to Expect:

Guided step-by-step by your expert instructor, you will start by learning how to properly handle ingredients to craft beautiful, fresh sushi rolls. Then, you'll team up with a cooking buddy to stir-fry hot, flavorful Yakisoba noodles. This class is highly customizable, meaning you can load your dishes with fresh veggies or add your favorite proteins to suit your exact taste.

The Menu:

The Fresh Starter: Special Vegan Sushi—a vibrant, clean, and delicious dish with broad appeal and loads of fresh crunch.
The Main Event: Customizable Yakisoba Noodles—stir-fried with colorful seasonal veggies (like snap peas and mushrooms) and tofu. You can easily customize your dish with optional proteins such as shrimp, chicken, or egg!
The Sweet Finish: A complimentary, decadent house-made Sesame Praline to end your Japanese feast on a perfect note.

Booking & Beverage Notes: This experience is fully customizable to accommodate all dietary needs. We love hosting private corporate teams, wellness events, date nights, and private celebrations. This is a BYOB-friendly class, so please feel free to bring your choice of beer, sake, or Shōchū to enjoy while you stay, cook, and unwind!

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 4 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Izakaya Style Japanese Cooking Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 5:23pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

408 upcoming dates between 16 Nov 2026 and 31 Dec 2027.

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Recent reviews of Izakaya Style Japanese Cooking Class

5/5 from Nivedita Jerath, attended Jul 2026: Amazing class! Learned so much! So grateful! Highly recommend! Very knowledgeable, kind, caring, and informative. She was very nice and she taught well!!️
5/5 from Arthur Baudo, attended Jun 2026: We had an incredible time with Chef Parsati. The food we made was healthy, tasted awesome, and chef made it easy for us to understand how to make her recipes. She was also able to accommodate some of the allergies that existed in our group which made it an even more fun time. I plan to make many of the recipes that we prepared for my own family. Again. I would highly recommend taking a class with chef as you'll have an incredible learning experience.
5/5 from Bryson Leshkiw, attended Apr 2026: The teacher was great and everyone had a fun time.
5/5 from Shannon Klapfer, attended Mar 2026: Class was very fun! Everyone had a great time.
5/5 from Alex Kasses, attended Dec 2025: I took this class with my family and had so much fun. Our chef was so happy while cooking and it really made the experience so much better. All the recipes were prepped ahead of time, but that didn't mean we couldn't improvise. Flavor and ingredient substitions were provided. The class is designed to be fully vegan, but she had shrimp prepped if we wanted some. There were 5 different sauces to dress the sushi for varying spice level or flavor. Everybody was able to participate in every task. We each packed and plated our maki rolls, fried our yaki soba noodles, and topped our matcha custard. Make sure you show up hungry!
5/5 from Emily Sanders, attended Dec 2025: Highly recommend!! My mother and I did this class together to celebrate her turning 60. It could not have been better. Chef Parsati was very knowledgeable, kind, wholesome, and engaging. She had some stuff prepped ahead of time which allowed us to really focus on the specific skills from the class description. We asked a lot of questions and she helped answer them all. I’m already planning to book another class because we enjoyed it so much!
5/5 from Will Stone, attended Sep 2025: We had great team building time at Chef Parsati's cooking class. She is highly knowledgable and engaging and taught us all some great techniques for Japanese style cooking. Highly recommended!
5/5 from Manika Mittal, attended Jul 2025: Chef Parsati is great! We learned a lot and got a lot of great tips to make modifications, use ingredients without being wasteful and a lot of healthy alternatives.
5/5 from Greg Moro, attended May 2025: If you are looking for a class that feels intimate, with a teacher that has a passion for cooking, this is the class to take. Chef Parsati was very warm and welcoming, sharing her background and cooking journey, and also showed genuine interest in our backgrounds. She showed a lot of care and detail throughout the experience, and was willing to adjust to our tastes to ensure a great experience.
5/5 from Leighton Burgess, attended Dec 2024: Attend this class with my two teenagers. The chef was amazing at keeping them engaged and helping the perfect their technique. Delicious outcomes all around!
5/5 from Neha Fatima, attended Aug 2024: It was a wonderful experience. The setting was very homey and intimate, which made the whole evening feel special. The chef was incredibly sweet and gave clear instructions on each ingredient, ensuring everyone understood the process. We all had the chance to participate in preparing each dish, making it hands-on and engaging. The class was well-organized, and the intimate atmosphere allowed for personal interaction and learning. It was definitely good value for money, and I truly enjoyed every moment, especially the chance to cook alongside others in such a welcoming environment.
5/5 from Jerry Phan, attended Aug 2024: Amazing experience, Chef Parsati was very easygoing and kept the class fun yet informative. Could not have asked for a better time
5/5 from Jacqueline Morgan, attended Jan 2024: Bring your friends and really make it fun! A great deal of thought went into this class! Excellent overview of different styles of Japanese cooking and I appreciated all the details/recommendations on the brands to buy (noodles, spices, pickled ginger etc) …fresh ingredients with advice on how to add extra heat (spices) or remove unwanted salt and sugars. Very tasty informative and fun!

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Parsati Maji
(PARO)

5.0 (209)

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We are changing the industry by teaching life lessons through culinary arts, bringing community together with diverse culture; making friends through feasts.

These events are not only cooking classes, but we share stories, emotions, create experiences, and explore global cuisines.

I am a culinarian and chef instructor, who loves to create healthy eating habits and cuisine, explore creativity and passionate about cooking. I have worked as an instructor teaching private cooking lessons and after-school programs for an international educational platform that teaches kids math, science, and geography through cooking, and worked for Williams Sonoma in a culinary capacity.

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