Akira Oshima - a master of Kaiseki
Would you like to learn how to make sushi from a Michelin-starred chef? Tempura or miso soup, perhaps? You can do all that at Taste of Okura, entirely according to the ideas of the leading Japanese chef in Europe, Akira Oshima-san.
Kaiseki Cuisine
Akira Oshima, the founder of the Okura's Yamazato and Sazanka restaurants, is generally regarded as the leading authority in Europe on Japanese cuisine. His true heart lies with traditional kaiseki cuisine, the Japanese haute cuisine, which he has elevated to a fine art at ‘his' Yamazato restaurant. It was with this classic cuisine that, in 2002, Oshima-san (‘san' is a Japanese honorific meaning ‘Mr' or ‘Mrs') became the first Japanese chef in Europe to be awarded a Michelin star.
Japanese Cuisine
Akira Oshima is far more than simply a starred chef. His supreme knowledge of Japanese cuisine has made Oshima-san its ambassador the world over. He travels the globe with tireless energy, giving people worldwide the chance to enjoy Japanese dishes.
Making Sushi
With patience and enthusiasm, the sushichefs reveal the basics of making sushi, the most popular of Japanese dishes. The special method of preparing short-grained rice. Just the right cutting-technique for slicing the fish. The rolling of rice balls....In short, the secrets of the Okura's sushi.
Culinary Culture
You also learn how to eat sushi - lukewarm, and with chopsticks, of course. And also the special etiquette that surrounds serving sushi, because even this simple dish is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. A culture you will learn about. One you will taste. One that will amaze you. At the Okura's Culinary Center.
Experience the Taste of Okura...at Taste of Okura
