Cooking Class: Sushi Beyond the Basics

Learn the real art behind great sushi in this skill-focused cooking class.


You’ll learn how to sharpen and use sushi knives, season rice until it’s perfectly balanced and flavorful and prepare fresh sashimi and nigiri with tuna, salmon belly and BBQ eel. You’ll also prepare tamagoyaki, a classic Japanese rolled omelette and make sweet red bean and rice cake maki from scratch. Every step is broken down in an easy, approachable way, making this class ideal for home cooks who want to go beyond basic sushi rolls. Sign up today to try something new and learn impressive skills you can use at home.


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Sushi Rice

With short-grain rice, akazu red vinegar, sugar and sea salt


Sashimi and Nigiri Three Ways

With tuna, salmon belly and BBQ eel


Tamagoyaki

Japanese rolled omelette

With eggs, sake, raw sugar and salt


Red Bean and Rice Cake Maki

With rice flour, sweet red beans and sugar


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 2
  • Maximum Guests 12
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Activity Level
    Activity Level
  • LabelsSushi Making, Asian, Japanese, Pescatarian
  • This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.

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Kaitlynn

12 Jul 2026

We had a lot of fun at the sushi-making class! The instructors were friendly, the food was delicious, and it was a great experience overall. The only small suggestion would be to have a few more ingredients and individual sauces available for each table to make everything run a little more smoothly. We'd definitely recommend it and would do it again!

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NINA

15 May 2026

It was absolutely fantastic! The chefs were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable throughout the entire experience. They made everything feel fun and easy to follow while still teaching us so much. We truly enjoyed ourselves and had such a wonderful time together. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was amazing, and it made for such a memorable experience. Highly recommend for a fun date night or special occasion! 🍝✨

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Virginia

11 Apr 2026

OMG.. We had a blast. The expertise was wonderful, food was tasty and delicious. Loved the way they interacted we use and explained everything we were cooking. We are differently cooking with Chef Michi whom is very professional and son Kai whom was a awesome helper(Chef Vivian had a private class)hope to meet her next time.

$ 143.99 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, meal and taxes.


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Event location: Tampa

Chef’s Place

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Chef Vivian and Michi can host guests at his place in Tampa and can travel to guests in the following locations:

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Chef Vivian and Michi
Chef Vivian and Michi Verified chef

Chef Vivian and Chef Michi are a dynamic husband and wife duo providing more than 30 years of exceptional culinary experience. Chef Vivian is highly regarded and holds many hats, including a private chef, caterer and cooking class instructor. Chef Michi has mastered the art of exquisite Japanese sushi and enjoys sharing his specialty skills with others. Together, Chefs Vivian and Michi offer a unique cooking experience in each of their incredible classes.

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