Authentic Japanese Street Food Class – Making Okonomiyaki, Yakisoba, Tamagoyaki & Mango Pudding

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Plot twist: EVERY single guest had already been to Japan!

At Sushi Yoko, a Japanese culture atelier in Winterthur, you’ll make Japanese street food entirely from scratch. From okonomiyaki and yakisoba to tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette), finishing with a mango pudding – also available in a vegan version – you’ll learn every step in a small group setting. Whether you want to relive the flavors of a trip to Japan or are trying Japanese cooking for the first time, this class is for everyone.

Okonomiyaki

A hearty Kansai-style savory pancake loaded with cabbage and thinly sliced pork, finished properly with sauce, aonori, katsuobushi and mayonnaise.

Yakisoba

Learn both preparation methods – with pre-boiled and with dried noodles. Vegetables and ground meat are stir-fried together and finished with authentic yakisoba sauce.

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)

A fluffy, multi-layered omelette seasoned with dashi, sake and mirin. You’ll also learn the rolling technique using cooking chopsticks.

Mango Pudding (Vegan Option Available)

A dessert with rich mango flavor and a delicate, wobbly texture – also available as a vegan recipe.

Class Flow (Example)

A short introduction to Japanese food culture and street food
Preparing ingredients (cutting vegetables, measuring seasonings – tasks shared among participants)
Cooking tamagoyaki, okonomiyaki and yakisoba in turn
Finishing and chilling the mango pudding
Enjoying the food together and taking photos

Who This Is For

Anyone who’s been to Japan and wants to recreate those flavors at home
Anyone looking to share a unique experience with friends or colleagues
Anyone interested in vegan-friendly desserts
Also a great fit for small group occasions (birthdays, farewell parties, etc.)

Booking

Reservations can be made online. Please check our booking page for dates and availability.

https://www.sushi-yoko.ch/kursanmeldung/

Sushi Yoko / Yoko Kinoshita

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Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop Recap – Sold Out Both Days in Switzerland

Our Matcha Workshop at Chibi-Con 2026 was sold out both days! Mayumi Lehmann from Germany and Rumi Farman from Portugal led the tea ceremony. A recap of two days where matcha, kimono and Japanese culture brought people together across borders.

We hosted our Matcha Workshop at Chibi-Con 2026 — and both days were completely full! 🍵✨

On Day 1, we were honestly a little worried about the turnout as another festival was happening at the same time. That worry turned out to be completely unnecessary. The interest in matcha and Japanese tea culture was overwhelming — and truly touching.

Mayumi Lehmann, who came all the way from Germany, led the tea ceremony, while I hosted a fun matcha & tea ceremony quiz for the crowd 😊

On Day 2, Rumi Farman travelled all the way from Portugal to lead the tea ceremony 🇵🇹🍵

And I had the joy of personally presenting her with her Table-Style Tea Ceremony Instructor Certificate 💐

What started as an online connection became a real friendship across borders — united by a shared love of Japanese culture.

Tea ceremony, matcha, kimono, anime, cosplay — no matter how people find their way to Japanese culture, it brings people together.

From Winterthur to the world — may these connections keep growing ❤️

Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop – Sushi Yoko, Winterthur Switzerland

Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop Day 1 – Tea ceremony demonstration by Mayumi Lehmann — Day 1 – Tea ceremony demonstration by Mayumi Lehmann｜Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop

Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop – Japanese tea culture experience in Switzerland — Japanese tea culture experience in Switzerland｜Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop, Winterthur

Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha and Tea Ceremony Quiz – hosted by Sushi Yoko — Matcha & Tea Ceremony Quiz hosted by Sushi Yoko｜Chibi-Con 2026

Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop Day 1 – sold out, Winterthur Switzerland — Sold-out Matcha Workshop Day 1｜Chibi-Con 2026, Winterthur Switzerland

Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop Day 2 – tea ceremony experience — Matcha Workshop Day 2 – Tea ceremony experience｜Chibi-Con 2026

Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop Day 2 – tea ceremony by Rumi Farman from Portugal — Day 2 – Tea ceremony by Rumi Farman (from Portugal)｜Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop

Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop Day 2 – Table-Style Tea Ceremony Instructor Certificate presentation — Table-Style Tea Ceremony Instructor Certificate presentation｜Chibi-Con 2026 Matcha Workshop Day 2

Sushi Catering at a Finance Industry Trade Fair

Sharing Japanese food culture in Switzerland

Sushi Catering at a Finance Industry Trade Fair

We had the pleasure of providing vegetarian sushi catering at a finance industry trade fair held in Switzerland.

Over the course of the event, around 400 guests in total enjoyed our vegetarian sushi, giving many people the chance to experience Japanese food culture.

To make it easy for visitors to enjoy sushi even within the limited time of a trade fair, we prepared everything in small, bite-sized portions.

To catch the interest of people passing by our booth, we approached each guest personally and asked:

“Would you like to try some sushi?”

It was wonderful to see people who had only been watching from a distance stop by because of the sushi, ask us questions about Japan, and enjoy the food with a smile.

The event reminded us once again that sushi is not only a dish to be enjoyed, but also a wonderful way to bring people together and spark conversation.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Heidi Steenblock for this valuable opportunity and for her warm support throughout the event.

Thank you very much to everyone who visited our booth!

We Also Offer Catering for Trade Fairs and Corporate Events

Sushi Yoko provides Japanese food catering throughout Switzerland for trade fairs, corporate events, conferences, receptions, private parties, and more.

We tailor our offering — sushi, vegetarian sushi, or Japanese menus — to the size and nature of your corporate event.

For more details on our catering services, please visit:

https://www.sushi-yoko.ch/catering/

Bite-sized sushi for trade fair visitors

A Japanese experience combining matcha, mochi making, and mindfulness meditation

Mochi & Matcha Class – Tuesday Evening

Our Tuesday evening class was a wonderful success! We began with a fun quiz about matcha and the tea ceremony, followed by making delicious mochi. After that, I offered a tea ceremony demonstration, and everyone had the chance to whisk their own matcha. Finally, we ended the evening with Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction, creating a calm and refreshing close to the class.

Many thanks to everyone who joined—your smiles made the evening truly special.

Videos

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Would you like to experience Japanese culture, sweets, and tea in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere? Join us next time! A Mochi & Matcha class also makes a thoughtful gift. Personalized gift certificates are available.

Learn more & book your spot

Sushi Course (Team Building) Winterthur in canton Zurich, location fee is included.

Sushi Course (Team Building) Winterthur in canton Zurich, location fee is included. Sushi course in Winterthur

It was a wonderful event! Thank you very much for participating. Further information about the sushi workshops, including prices, can be found here.

Sushi Course (Team Building) Winterthur in canton Zurich, location fee is included.

Keiko gave a sushi class with Shino. It was a wonderful event! Thank you for your participation.

Please check here for details, such as prices for the sushi workshop.

Easy Flat-Rate Plan for a Farewell Gathering (Party of 20)

Our sushi chef will come to your place, event venue, or company! Within a 30 km radius of Winterthur Main Station, travel is included in the price.

🍣 What’s included (Total CHF 798):

Sushi rice: 10 cups (approx. 3400 g) → about 236 pieces
Ingredients: Salmon, tuna, squid, shrimp, sweet shrimp, cucumber, avocado, salad
Hosomaki: 15 rolls (90 pcs) / approx. 1200 g rice
Uramaki: 8 rolls (64 pcs) / approx. 960 g rice
Nigiri: 82 pieces / approx. 1240 g rice
Presentation: Large platters for buffet-style serving

⏰ Sample Schedule (Sunday Example):

11:30 – Arrival and preparation
12:30 – Party starts
15:30 – Party ends
16:00 – Clean-up and departure

ℹ️ Additional Info:

We provide chopsticks, soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger
Please prepare small plates for your guests
If kimono service is requested: + CHF 150

📌 How many guests will share the 236 pieces is up to you – typically suitable for 10 to 20 people. 🚗 For distances beyond 30 km from Winterthur Main Station, an additional CHF 1.50 per kilometer applies. 📍 Check distance on Google Maps

Sushi course for team building in Germany

Keiko gave a sushi class with Shino. It was a wonderful event! Thank you for your participation.

Please check here for details, such as prices for the sushi workshop.

Sushi lunch party at Sushi-yoko.ch

Kimono Lunch Party Cherry Blossom Viewing Menu

■ Aperitif ■

Champagne Taittinger
Sake (none, Yaegaki Sake Brewery, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, founded 459 years ago)
Yuzu wine

■ Cherry Blossom Viewing Menu ■

Kyoto-style rolled egg

Purple cabbage coleslaw
Red radish pickled in sweet vinegar

Spring rolls

4 types of thin rolls

4 types of inside-out rolls

Nigiri tuna, salmon, medium fatty tuna, flounder, yellowtail, sea bass

Gunkan sea urchin

■ Dessert ■
Yokan, sesame panna cotta, matcha

Thanks for a Great Sushi Workshop in Wynental!

After a 2-hour trip, I had the pleasure of leading a sushi workshop for 23 people at VHS Wynental AG. It was so much fun making sushi together with 23 enthusiastic participants! A big thank you to Mr. B for always inviting me to teach.

For more details and prices of the sushi workshop, please click here.