Cooking Class: Make Epic American-Style Sushi at a Brooklyn Cocktail Bar with Chef Shota
Try your hand at sushi-making in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Shota!
You'll learn to make American-style sushi rolls while picking up valuable skills like preparing and seasoning sushi rice as well as the proper technique for assembling ingredients and shaping your rolls. Then, you'll have the chance to put your newfound skills to the test as you create two tasty rolls: a classic California roll with crab sticks and a colorful vegetable roll with mango, avocado and cucumber. Finally, Chef Shota will show you the proper way to slice your sushi rolls for the perfect presentation. Book your sushi-making class today!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Shota
- An authentic sushi-making experience hosted at a local public venue in NYC (venue varies by date)
- All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
- Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
- A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
What to Expect
- Step-by-step guidance from Chef Shota, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly sushi-making class in NYC with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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American Style Veggie Roll
With nori, sushi rice, mango, avocado and cucumber
American Style California Roll
With nori, sushi rice, avocado, crab sticks and cucumber
Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 25
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsSushi Making, Vegetarian, Asian, Japanese, Pescatarian, Holiday
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Peter
02 Feb 2026
Very cool experience! Great teaching, even in a group setting we got hands on support to ensure our results were satisfying. Fresh products: will do again!
Lily
01 Feb 2026
Chef Shota was friendly and personable. We were able to make sushi successfully with his guidance. The only downside was we had to wait about 10 minutes outside in the freezing cold for him to open the door for us.
Peter
07 Dec 2025
Class was exceptional! Instructor was knowledgeable, walked us through the process of sushi making, and ensured we had a fun time in the process. 10/10 would recommend.
Event location: 10 Cooper Street. Brooklyn, NY, 11207, New York, NY, 10016
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Meet your chef
Specializing in traditional Japanese fare, Chef Shota is a seasoned private chef with a lifelong passion for food. He has spent many years honing his skills in preparing sushi, sashimi, and other classic Japanese dishes and now shares his expertise with students eager to learn the art of Japanese cuisine. His cooking sessions often include cultural insights to provide a well-rounded culinary experience characterized by authenticity and attention to detail.
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