Yojokun Japanese Cuisine

Yojokun Japanese Cuisine COMING SOON - Japanese Curry and Onigiri Service in the Des Moines area

12/14/2025

“Meet Burdock: A New Vegetable You’ve Probably Never Tried (But Should)”

FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 — ONE NIGHT ONLY!YoJoKun is throwing a holiday kitchen party… and somehow only a few people know abou...
12/07/2025

FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 — ONE NIGHT ONLY!
YoJoKun is throwing a holiday kitchen party… and somehow only a few people know about it. 👀
So consider this your official invitation to join the fun before the rest of Des Moines figures it out.
Introducing: Sando-Making Shenanigans ✨
A playful, hands-on cooking class where we’re mixing holiday cheer with a little kitchen mischief.
On the menu:
🍗 Teriyaki Chicken Sando — juicy, saucy, irresistible
🥣 Vegetable Soup — winter comfort in a bowl
🌿 Burdock Fries — crispy, earthy, unexpected
🍵 Matcha Pudding — your new favorite dessert, guaranteed
This isn’t your average cooking class — it’s cozy vibes, shared laughs, holiday energy, and a chance to master one of Japan’s most satisfying sandwiches made from an old family secret recipe.
Perfect for date night, friend night, or a “treat yourself because you deserve it” night.
✨ Let’s fill this class up!
Grab a spot before the Naughty List grows. 😉

🎄✨ YoJoKun is back at it — and this time, we’re bringing a naughty & nice holiday twist to the kitchen with Sando-Making...
11/29/2025

🎄✨ YoJoKun is back at it — and this time, we’re bringing a naughty & nice holiday twist to the kitchen with Sando-Making Shenanigans.
Join us Friday, December 19th at the Culinary Annex for a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn how to craft the ultimate Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich — perfectly saucy, perfectly cozy, and definitely on the Nice List… unless you sneak an extra bite. 😏
But that’s not all!
🌿 Crispy Burdock Fries for your Naughty side
🥕 Warm Vegetable Soup for your Nice side

🍵 Silky Decaf Matcha Pudding for a sleek and smooth holiday indulgence. (Decaf so a little less naughty)
Friday, December 19th at the Culinary Annex, 304 5th St #102, West Des Moines
’Tis the season for delicious mischief — come cook, laugh, and get a little festive with YoJoKun. Spots are limited, so grab yours before someone else nabs your place on the list! 🎅🔥
— Reserve your seat at dsmculinary.com/classes-and-events.

11/23/2025

🔥 YoJoKun x Nadia’s French Bakery! 🔥
Our Curry Pan has officially landed at Nadia’s French Bakery
📍 2705 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Crispy outside, cozy curry inside — but only a limited quantity and only for a limited time. Once they’re gone… they’re gone. 👀

Swing by, grab a Curry Pan, and show some love to our amazing local partner! 💛🍛🥐

🍳✨ Only 1 Week Left! ✨🍳Seats will be gone soon for our Japanese Cooking Class at the Culinary Annex — happening Saturday...
10/26/2025

🍳✨ Only 1 Week Left! ✨🍳
Seats will be gone soon for our Japanese Cooking Class at the Culinary Annex — happening Saturday, Nov 2nd from 2–5PM!
Join Chef Rumi from YoJoKun for an afternoon of authentic flavors, hands-on cooking, and fun cultural stories. We’ll be making Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake-pizza), Potato Miso Soup, and Choregi Salad (Korean-style seaweed salad).
🎟️ Limited seats — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Reserve your spot now at https://www.dsmculinary.com/classes-and-events

🍈✨ Fresh from Japan to your morning!Today at Global Greens Farmers Market (9–12:30) we’re sharing something new — Melon ...
10/25/2025

🍈✨ Fresh from Japan to your morning!
Today at Global Greens Farmers Market (9–12:30) we’re sharing something new — Melon Pan, a soft, sweet bread with a crisp cookie top that’s a childhood favorite in Japan. 🍞💛

Pair it with our hot Japanese tea and enjoy a little taste of home from YoJoKun. 🍵

🍳 Learn to Make Okonomiyaki with Chef Rumi from Yo-Jo-Kun 🇯🇵 Join me at the Culinary Annex in Des Moines on Sunday, Nove...
10/21/2025

🍳 Learn to Make Okonomiyaki with Chef Rumi from Yo-Jo-Kun 🇯🇵



Join me at the Culinary Annex in Des Moines on Sunday, November 2nd, from 2–5pm for a hands-on cooking class where we’ll make Okonomiyaki — Japan’s beloved “savory pancake” (or as I like to call it, a Japanese pizza!).

You’ll learn the art of creating this comforting street food from scratch, from the flavorful batter to the perfect ingredients that make it uniquely yours. Layered with flavor and texture, it is made from a mix of finely shredded cabbage, green onion, and your choice of savory fillings, it’s bound together in a light, tasty batter and then grilled to golden perfection.

Topped with tangy okonomiyaki sauce, creamy mayo, bonito flakes, and seaweed, each bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami.

Along with the pancake, we will be making homemade Miso Soup and a refreshing Choregi Salad (Korean seaweed salad). All materials and ingredients are provided, so just bring your curiosity (and your appetite).



✨ Limited spots available — reserve your seat at dsmculinary.com/classes-and-events.



🇯🇵 Learn to Make Okonomiyaki with Chef Rumi from Yo-Jo-Kun 🇯🇵 Join me at the Culinary Annex in Des Moines on Sunday, Nov...
10/21/2025

🇯🇵 Learn to Make Okonomiyaki with Chef Rumi from Yo-Jo-Kun 🇯🇵



Join me at the Culinary Annex in Des Moines on Sunday, November 2nd, from 2–5pm for a hands-on cooking class where we’ll make Okonomiyaki — Japan’s beloved “savory pancake” (or as I like to call it, a Japanese pizza!).

You’ll learn the art of creating this comforting street food from scratch, from the flavorful batter to the perfect ingredients that make it uniquely yours. Layered with flavor and texture, it is made from a mix of finely shredded cabbage, green onion, and your choice of savory fillings, it’s bound together in a light, tasty batter and then grilled to golden perfection.

Topped with tangy okonomiyaki sauce, creamy mayo, bonito flakes, and seaweed, each bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami.

Along with the pancake, we will be making homemade Miso Soup and a refreshing Choregi Salad (Korean seaweed salad). All materials and ingredients are provided, so just bring your curiosity (and your appetite).



✨ Limited spots available — reserve your seat at dsmculinary.com/classes-and-events.



Come join us at The Market Experience in Pleasant Hill tomorrow! We’ll be at booth 53 from 10 AM. Enjoy our currypan don...
10/18/2025

Come join us at The Market Experience in Pleasant Hill tomorrow! We’ll be at booth 53 from 10 AM. Enjoy our currypan donuts, in both vegetable and beef options!

10/04/2025

🚗🐱 Cool Cars for Cool Cats! 🐱🚗
Come hang out with YoJoKun Japanese Curry this Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at Franklin Jr. High School for the Cool Cars for Cool Cats Car Show & Cat Food Drive!

We’ll be serving up:
🍛 Japanese Curry – rich, comforting, and full of flavor — choose Beef or Vegetable
🥯 Curry Pan (カレーパン) – a crispy, savory curry-filled doughnut (also available with cheese!)

Enjoy awesome cars, good food, and help support our feline friends by bringing a cat food donation 🐾

📍 Franklin Jr. High School – Des Moines, IA
🕙 Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM
💛 Follow us for more local pop-ups and tasty updates!

10/02/2025

🚗🐾 Cool Cars for Cats: Car Show + Cat Food Drive 🐾🚗

We’re rolling into a brand-new event this weekend and bringing flavors you won’t forget! ✨

YoJoKun Japanese Curry will be serving up authentic Japanese comfort food at Franklin Jr High (4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines) on Saturday, October 4th from 10 AM – 2 PM.

Here’s what’s on the menu:
🍛 Beef Japanese Curry – tender beef simmered in a rich, savory curry sauce, served over fluffy rice.
🥕 Vegetable Japanese Curry – hearty veggies in our flavorful curry, a plant-powered favorite.
🥟 Kare Pan (Curry Doughnuts) – golden, crispy, filled with Japanese curry goodness.

✨ What is Japanese Curry?
It’s Japan’s ultimate comfort food — a warm, flavorful dish that’s savory (not spicy hot), rich, and soul-satisfying. It’s one of Japan’s most beloved meals, and we’re excited to share it with the Des Moines community!

So swing by, check out the cars, support a great cause for cats 🐱, and grab a plate (or a pan) of Japanese comfort food. Perfect for lunch after admiring all that chrome and horsepower! 💪🚘

📍 Franklin Jr High – 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines
🕙 Saturday, October 4th | 10 AM – 2 PM

👉 Bring your appetite. Bring some cat food to donate. And bring your friends — this is one event you don’t want to miss!

09/27/2025

🌱✨ We’re back at the Global Greens Farmers Market today!

🥟 On the menu:
🍛 Kare Pan – savory Japanese curry doughnuts
🧀 Cheese Pan – warm & melty Japanese cheese doughnuts

📍 1907 Carpenter Ave.
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Come grab a taste of Japan in Des Moines – while they last! 🇯🇵✨

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1907 Carpenter Ave
Des Moines, IA
50314

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