Auckland:: Japanese Home Cooking

Authenticity and tradition as well as simplicity so that Anyone can prepare Japanese home cooking within 20 minutes per dish”
For those who seek to learn the art of authentic Japanese cooking, particularly home cooking, finding a genuine Japanese cooking School BY Japanese to provide proper instruction can be a significant challenge.
Discover Japanese Cuisine with Washocook Zen
At Washocook Zen, Japanese Cooking Class, we believe in the therapeutic power of cooking and the joy of mastering new culinary skills. Our mission is to bring the art of authentic Japanese cuisine especially home cooking to Auckland residents, offering a unique and fulfilling way to unwind and nourish both body and mind.
Beginners are very welcome! We specialize in teaching popular Japanese home cooking such as Karaage, Teriyaki chicken, Onigiri etc and our classes are perfect for anyone looking to start their journey in Japanese cooking, with hands-on guidance
Hi, I’m Noriko, founder of Japanese Cooking Class, Washocook Zen. We're dedicated to helping Auckland residents discover the joy of cooking genuine Japanese dishes. Unlike many Japanese meals cooked in New Zealand, which may not capture the true essence of Japanese Home cooking, our classes ensure authenticity and tradition as well as simplicity so that Anyone can prepare Japanese home cooking within 20 minutes per dish”
Our classes, taught by Japanese cooking teachers, are designed to:
* Teach you traditional Japanese home meals like Karaage, Teriyaki chicken, Onigiri
* Provide a relaxing and enjoyable culinary experience
* Help you create delicious, authentic Japanese meals with ease
Whether you're looking to impress your friends with your sushi skills, create beautiful bento boxes, or simply find a new way to relax and de-stress, we've got you covered. Our Japanese Cooking classes provide hands-on guidance and personalized instruction to ensure you leave each class feeling accomplished and inspired
Join us at Washocook Zen and transform your kitchen into a haven of culinary excellence
Additionally, if you want to taste real Japanese food cooked by a Japanese chef, you are more than welcome to dine at our restaurant. Our restaurant "Washocook Zen” is conveniently located in Browns Bay


1. Fried Chicken
2. Deep-fried battered tofu soaked
in dashi (Age Dashi Tofu)
3. Rice Ball (with how to make rice)
4. Rolled Egg
5. How to make soup-stocks
6. Seasonal Japanese Soup
7. Sesame pudding with Macha sauce

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.