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I recently took a Japanese cooking lesson in London with Yoshiko, focused on salmon avocado maki and chicken teriyaki, and it was fantastic from start to finish. Yoshiko is warm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, she blends traditional techniques with practical tips that are easy to replicate at home. The class was well-paced and thoughtfully structured, covering fundamentals like, seasoning balance, and rice and maki filling preparation. For the maki, we learned how to properly season the rice, and handle nori without tearing, making the filling, simple rolling technique that instantly improved my results. The rolls came out neat, balanced, and delicious. The chicken teriyaki was fantastic. Yoshiko emphasized browning the chicken properly, reducing the sauce to a glossy glaze, and balancing sweet–salty flavors without it becoming heavy. She also suggested easy ingredient swaps. I left with clear recipes, new confidence, and practical tips I can actually use at home. Whether you’re a beginner or want to refine your technique, I highly recommend Yoshiko’s class—engaging, authentic, and genuinely fun. Five stars.

Yoshiko was brilliant, she was extremely friendly and made a huge effort throughout. We were asked what kind of food we’d like to learn to cook and any meat preferences. Yoshiko went the extra mile, making side plates, giving us Japanese beer and tea, and even baking a Japanese cheesecake. We also got sent the recipes for everything after and also, Yoshiko sent me some tea home as I liked it a lot! Couldn’t recommend this more - thanks again Yoshiko!!