Which dishes will I make?

The menu changes with the seasons, so it varies by date. A typical example is sesame tofu, komatsuna mixed with seaweed, vegetarian teriyaki, vegetable tempura, mixed grain rice, soup, and tofu shiratama dumplings.

Why does shojin ryori avoid garlic and onion?

The cuisine steers clear of strong flavors and instead draws out the five basic tastes (salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami) naturally from ingredients such as tofu and other soybean foods, konnyaku jelly, miso, soy sauce, and dashi stock.

Is shojin ryori suitable for vegans?

The operator describes it as a vegan-vegetarian cuisine with no meat. If you follow a vegan, kosher, halal, or other diet, let us know when booking so the kitchen can prepare for it.

What do the five colors and five cooking methods mean?

Each meal should show red, yellow, green, black, and white on the table and use five methods of preparation: raw, stewed, boiled, roasted, and steamed. Together with the five flavors, this is the Rule of Five.

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Zen Vegetarian Cooking (Shojin Cuisine)

English, Spanish, French

2 hours

Cook shojin ryori, the plant-based cuisine of Zen Buddhist monks, in a kitchen studio near Tokyo Tower. A licensed instructor guides you in English as you prepare seasonal dishes such as sesame tofu and vegetable tempura, and explains the Rule of Five that shapes every meal.

Shojin ryori cooking lesson
English, French and Spanish-speaking guide (French and Spanish for an additional fee)
Ingredients
Use of the Grand TJT kitchen facilities

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to the venue
Food and drinks other than the class ingredients

The class is held in room B208 of the Kikai Shinko Kaikan Honkan building.
The confirmation email includes an e-voucher, which staff check at the venue.
At least 2 participants are required for each booking.
A single price applies to all guests past their sixth birthday.
Tell us ahead of time if you keep a vegan, kosher, halal, or other diet.
The reservation form has a remarks box for health, allergy, religious, or age needs.
Anything not noted before purchase cannot be guaranteed on the day.
How long the cooking takes varies slightly with the size of your group.
Listen closely to the instructor while working in the kitchen.
Classes run in English; check with us early about a paid French or Spanish guide.

Meet directly at this location to join the tour

Grand TJT (B208), Kikai Shinko Kaikan B109, 3-5-8 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo

This booking is non-refundable.

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3-5-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo

This kitchen studio sits in room B208 of the Kikai Shinko Kaikan Honkan building in Shiba Park, just north of Tokyo Tower. Your shojin ryori class cooks here, with one or more instructors for each small group.