Kimura's Kitchen

Kimura's Kitchen Private sushi experiences and Japanese cooking classes, led by award-winning chef Joe Kimura. Loire Valley, Dordogne, and international availability.

If you thought Japanese cuisine is complicated or expensive, then think again. With the right guidance you can cook outstanding sushi, ramen, tempura and many other amazing recipes from the Japanese kitchen, freshly made from scratch. And all for a fraction of the cost of a fancy meal in a restaurant. Join a private online cooking class with Joe Kimura, a renowned chef with over 18 years experienc

e in some of the top kitchens in the world such as Nobu, Yoshihiro Murata, Gordon Ramsay, Roka and Hakkasan. We're here every step of the way and guarantee you an experience filled with delicious food! Kimura's Kitchen will bring you from zero to hero in our relaxed and informative cooking classes.

Dashi. The heart of Japanese cuisine. The base stock that is central to the flavors of so many dishes, and nothing is mo...
31/08/2026

Dashi. The heart of Japanese cuisine. The base stock that is central to the flavors of so many dishes, and nothing is more distinctly Japanese than the subtle smell of dashi in the kitchen.

Let the ingredients speak. Tradition at it's finest.
28/08/2026

Let the ingredients speak. Tradition at it's finest.

A seemingly simple task of slicing raw fish takes years to truly master. Yet the principles are simple and you can learn...
26/08/2026

A seemingly simple task of slicing raw fish takes years to truly master. Yet the principles are simple and you can learn them in a sashmi class with me. I will guide you through why everything from how you hold the knife, stand, move and read the fish, transforms the texture and highlights the flavors.

Tuna tataki. A classic that never gets old. I serve it here with a grapefruit ponzu dressing.
24/08/2026

Tuna tataki. A classic that never gets old. I serve it here with a grapefruit ponzu dressing.

Traditional techniques such as konbu jime help draw out maximum flavor and texture, such as in my konbu cured turbot wit...
21/08/2026

Traditional techniques such as konbu jime help draw out maximum flavor and texture, such as in my konbu cured turbot with lime. Delicate, balanced, yet packed with umami.

Sake is an important part of Japanese culinary culture as we use it in cooking as well as of course drinking it. There a...
20/08/2026

Sake is an important part of Japanese culinary culture as we use it in cooking as well as of course drinking it. There are many different flavor profiles and types and in my private experiences I offer sake tastings alongside Japanese dishes.

Many people think the secret to tonkotsu ramen is the broth. The real secret is no compromise.
17/08/2026

Many people think the secret to tonkotsu ramen is the broth. The real secret is no compromise.

Cool down with a delicious Kyoto sundae: matcha ice cream, red bean paste, whipped cream, rice cakes and chocolate jelly...
14/08/2026

Cool down with a delicious Kyoto sundae: matcha ice cream, red bean paste, whipped cream, rice cakes and chocolate jelly. Recipe from Kimura’s Kitchen cookbook, available on my websites.

Have you ever had avocado tempura? If not, you'd better put it on your bucket list! Join a cooking class with Joe Kimura...
13/08/2026

Have you ever had avocado tempura? If not, you'd better put it on your bucket list! Join a cooking class with Joe Kimura and master the secrets.

📖 Kimura’s Kitchen. My CookbookYears of cooking, travelling, learning and refining Japanese food, brought together in on...
07/08/2026

📖 Kimura’s Kitchen. My Cookbook

Years of cooking, travelling, learning and refining Japanese food, brought together in one book.

Over 600 pages of recipes, techniques and knowledge from my career as a chef: from the fundamentals to the details that make Japanese cooking work.

Not just recipes, but the why behind the food.

🇯🇵 Japanese cuisine, from my kitchen to yours.

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Valençay

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