The 6 Best Drinking Tours

1.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79Our pick

At Sushi Making Tokyo in Tsukishima, you’ll spend about three hours making sushi, preparing ramen broth, and tasting sake with an English-speaking instructor. The small group, capped at eight, allows close guidance from teachers such as Sato, Ryushi, Alex, Taka, or Kaori, depending on the session.

“Definitely pay the extra for this class I have done many cooking classes and this was one of the best”

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2.Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 241 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Spend three hours at Cooking Sun in Kyoto learning everyday izakaya cooking with English-speaking instructors such as Yumi and Yumiko. You will prepare several savory dishes and possibly dessert in two cooking rounds, eat what you make, and take home recipes for recreating the meal.

“Really excellent. Our guide was relaxed, informative and very genuine. Great fun.”

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3.Izakaya Style Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $71

At Cooking Sun Kyoto, an English-speaking chef guides you through dashi, Japanese sauces, and several seasonal izakaya dishes in a traditional wooden house. You prepare, eat, and take home the recipes. The class begins at 2pm, lasts about three hours, and welcomes up to eight people.

“Lots of fun cooking many dishes. Well thought out with plenty of cooking assistance. I have allergies and they accommodated me perfectly.”

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4.Authentic Japanese Cooking Experience at Izakaya restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $139

At Izakaya Factory in Kyoto, you will grill yakitori, shape filled onigiri, and roll dashi-maki tamago with an English-speaking instructor. The 1.5-hour class suits beginners, serves your finished dishes with a soft drink, and offers vegetarian, vegan, and Muslim-friendly courses.

“My husband and I had such a wonderful time! We were the only ones there which was a pleasant experience as we had more one on one time! This experience will definitely be a highlight for us and we are excited to recreate these recipes at home!”

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5.Mirissa: Cooking Class with Beer and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $45Best value

At Cosmic Power Wood Cottage & Cooking Class in Kotapola, an English-speaking chef guides you through traditional Sri Lankan dishes, from spice mixing to meal preparation. You receive ingredients, equipment, one beer, water, and the meal you cook. Bring comfortable clothing and report allergies in advance.

“We thought it was a little expensive for what you get. Food was okay and beer was missing unfortunately. Sweet woman who teaches you how to cook curry’s. H”

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6.Maggie Beer’s Farm Hands-on Cooking School and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $155

Spend 210 minutes at Maggie Beer's Farm learning seasonal recipes from her team, including Lynda and Elli Beer. Watch a demonstration, cook one course yourself, then share the food at a long-table lunch with wine available from the Farm's range.

“It was a fabulous event / time well spent and delicious lunch served with wines . My husband and I enjoyed learning and listening and cooking together snd sharing a long lunch with new friends. Linda, hand picked Maggie Beer chef, shared Maggie’s cooking philosophy and Elle Beer looked after us too. 5 stars!”

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