Omotenashi Dining

Omotenashi Dining Omotenashi Dining is an authentic Japanese home dining service and a cookery school.

Omotenashi Dining is a Japanese home dining service which you and your friends can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in the comfort of your own home.

There’s something special about learning a new skill.It will feel unfamiliar at first.But then it starts to make sense.A...
30/03/2026



There’s something special about learning a new skill.

It will feel unfamiliar at first.
But then it starts to make sense.

And after a couple of hours, you sitting down to a meal thinking — we actually made this!

Japanese food is not complicated.
Just a different way of cooking.

Many people come as couples, friends, or families — and it becomes something you share, not just learn.

If this sparks your curiosity, do get in touch.😊

28/03/2026

The joy of learning how to make a delicious bowl of ramen 🍜 , in my kitchen in Leicestershire

27/03/2026

Everything here was made by them.

University friends, getting together and making sushi.
A bit of banter and quiet competition.

Then a different kind of focus,as they moved on to gyoza.

A small group, working through each step together in my kitchen.

If you’ve been curious, you’re very welcome.

26/03/2026

Before the lesson, there are empty plates.

Over a few hours, everything comes together —
prepared, cooked, and plated by the participants.

Rice, soup, and three dishes that complement one another.

In Japan, this is known as ichiju sansai (one soup and three dishes) —
a simple structure that brings balance and harmony to a meal.

By the end, you enjoy a well balanced meal with a new sense of accomplishment.😊

I’m so happy to be collaborating on this special day with Simply Sound“Rituals of East Meets West”Together with Shannon ...
23/03/2026

I’m so happy to be collaborating on this special day with Simply Sound
“Rituals of East Meets West”

Together with Shannon from Simply Sound, we’ve created a one-day experience bringing together Japanese culture, food, and mindful practices — all set in the peaceful English countryside at The Roundhouse.

For my part, I’ll be sharing:
・Kintsugi (Japanese themed creative activity)
I’ll be gently guiding you through the meaning behind kintsugi — the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery in a way that highlights, rather than hides, its history. It’s a beautiful practice that embraces imperfection, turning what is broken into something even more meaningful — a quiet reflection on resilience and appreciation.
You’ll then be led through a hands-on experience by Shannon.

・A hands-on sushi making experience
・A carefully prepared Japanese lunch

We will wrap up the day with
・Guided meditation
・Shannon's beautiful Gong bath session

🗓 13th June
⏰ 10:00–16:00
📍 Stoke Albany

Only a few spaces remaining.

To book:
https://bookwhen.com/simplysound/e/ev-sa0qe-20260613100000

If you’re coming with a friend, there is a special rate available — feel free to message for details.

I would love to welcome you 🌿

15/03/2026

Homemade ramen is one of those dishes that people often think can only be eaten in restaurants.
But when you break it down step by step, it becomes a very rewarding dish to cook at home.
In this lesson we made ramen from scratch — starting with a deeply savoury homemade broth, silky ramen noodles, and creamy marinated eggs with their rich, jammy centres.
The pork shoulder is slowly cooked until tender and flavourful — something that could easily be served as a main dish on its own.
What makes ramen so satisfying is how all these elements come together in one bowl.
My cookery lessons are always hands-on, and often guided by the interests of the participants, so we explore techniques, ingredients and little details that help people feel confident recreating Japanese dishes at home.
Seeing the first spoonful of broth and the smiles that follow is always the best part.
If you’ve ever been curious about making ramen yourself, you would be very welcome to join a future lesson.
Yuko�





Today’s lesson: Crispy Teriyaki Tofu with crispy garlic in chilli sauce & Mapo aubergine — tender aubergine with a littl...
14/03/2026

Today’s lesson: Crispy Teriyaki Tofu with crispy garlic in chilli sauce & Mapo aubergine — tender aubergine with a little minced meat in a savoury sauce. Perfect with rice.　— simple, flavourful Japanese home cooking.

In the UK, tofu is often something people feel unsure about. But when prepared well, it can be incredibly satisfying.

Although sushi wasn’t part of the class, we ended up talking about how to prepare sushi rice, and I added an extra dish so they could experience how delicious silken tofu can be when enjoyed the Japanese way.
My cookery lessons are always guided by the interests of the participants, so we often explore more than the planned menu.
If you’re curious about Japanese home cooking, you’re very welcome to contact me to book a lesson.
Yuko



 
 
 


Sushi looks simple — rice, fish and seaweed.But when you start making it yourself, you realise how much technique goes i...
11/03/2026

Sushi looks simple — rice, fish and seaweed.
But when you start making it yourself, you realise how much technique goes into every piece.
In my sushi lessons we learn the small details that make sushi special — from preparing the rice to balancing flavours and presentation.
And of course, we enjoy sushi together at the end and there will be some to take home too!🍣
Small group sushi lessons in my kitchen near Market Harborough.

07/03/2026

New Cookery Lesson Launch

Over the years of teaching cookery lessons from my home, my desire to share how ordinary Japanese people eat every day has grown.

This year I have created a new course called
“Ichiju Sansai – The Authentic Japanese Style.”

Ichiju Sansai (一汁三菜) means “one soup, three dishes.” 🍚
It is the traditional structure of a Japanese meal and reflects a beautifully balanced way of eating that has been part of Japanese home cooking for generations.

A typical meal includes:
• Steamed Japanese rice
• Miso soup
• One main dish (you can choose from a wide selection of options including fish, poultry, meat or vegetarian)
• Two vegetable side dishes

In this lesson we cook and enjoy a complete Japanese meal together, similar to what many Japanese families eat for their everyday dinner.

This course is perfect for anyone who is curious about authentic Japanese home cooking and would like to learn the foundations of a balanced Japanese meal.

Lessons are held in small groups from my home kitchen near Market Harborough.

Send me a message if you would like more details or would like to book.

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06/03/2026

The Authentic Japanese Style
Over the years of teaching cookery lessons from my home, my desire to share how ordinary Japanese people eat every day has grown. This year I have created a new course called “The Authentic Japanese Style.”
In this lesson we cook and enjoy a complete Japanese meal together — similar to what many Japanese families eat for their everyday dinner.
A typical Japanese meal includes:
• A main dish (poultry, meat, fish or vegetarian)�• Two side dishes — vegetables with homemade creamy sesame sauce and simmered hijiki seaweed�• Miso soup made with seasonal ingredients�• Steamed Japanese sticky rice
It is a simple but beautifully balanced way of eating that has been part of Japanese home cooking for generations.
The menu may vary slightly throughout the year depending on seasonal ingredients and availability.
If you are curious about everyday Japanese home cooking, this course is a lovely place to begin.





20/02/2026

Many people know matcha as a green latte.

But in Japan, matcha is rarely sweetened.
It is paired with a small seasonal sweet — like this sweet mochi — enjoyed using a traditional wooden pick.

Bitterness and sweetness,
Together it creates harmony.

This is the kind of cultural detail I share in my cookery lessons and private dining experiences — the small rituals that make Japanese food deeply meaningful.




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