Learn Real Sushi Technique At Home.

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Live, step-by-step classes designed for home cooks, no professional kitchen required. Taught by a professionally trained, award winning chef with international kitchen experience.

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Who Are These Classes For?

This is for you if:

  • You want to understand sushi technique, not just recipes

  • You cook at home and want consistent, reliable results

  • You value clear instruction over shortcuts

  • You enjoy hosting and want to serve something impressive and authentic

This may not be for you if:

  • You want fast, entertainment-only content

  • You prefer to watch rather than take part hands-on

  • You are looking for novelty rolls and trends

How The Classes Work

  • Pick from our selection of classes and dates. We run beginner friendly classes and advanced classes.

  • Everything that you need for the class will be in a clear PDF guide so that you get all that you need.

  • Join the live, private session with Chef Joe Kimura and cook along in real time.

  • Replays are included so that you can review the content and get the most out of the lessons.

What You’ll Learn

  • Choose the best rice possible to make sushi such as Koshihikari in this picture

    Proper rice preparation and seasoning

  • Use a sharp knife to prepare sushi and learn how to hold it correctly.

    Knife handling and fish cutting fundamentals

  • Learn to roll maki sushi like a professional easily at home.

    Rolling techniques that hold and cut cleanly

  • Select the freshest fish possible by learning to recognize the signs when making sushi.

    How to correct common mistakes at home

Upcoming Classes

€200

Beginner • Private • 2 hours • Live online

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€220

Beginner • Private • 2 hours • Live online

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€240

Beginner • Private • 2 hours • Live online

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Also hosting private sushi experiences on location → View residencies

  • "Each class is taught live and step by step, with time for questions as you cook. You’ll receive a clear prep guide in advance and leave with techniques you can repeat at home. No prior sushi experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to learn."

    Joe Kimura

Why Learn Sushi Live, Online?

  • Live classes allow you to ask questions as you cook, see techniques demonstrated clearly, and correct mistakes in real time.

  • You’re not watching, you’re cooking along with live guidance.

  • Each session includes a replay, so you can revisit techniques and build confidence at your own pace.

  • All classes are private, you are one-on-one with a professional chef.

Built Around Technique, Not Trends

SushiClassOnline was created to teach sushi the way it’s meant to be learned: with care, clarity, and respect for the craft. The focus is on fundamentals that work in a home kitchen and techniques you can build on over time.

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Start With Your First Online Sushi Class

Choose an upcoming live class and learn proper sushi technique in a focused, supportive setting. Designed for home cooks, taught with professional care.

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Live • 2 hours • Replay included

For those looking for something more personal, I also host a limited number of private sushi experiences during seasonal residencies across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands.

  • Couples & small private groups

  • Select locations, limited dates

  • Chef-hosted, intimate format

Private Sushi Experiences: On Location

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Slices of miso cured salmon with a yuzu cucumber dressing from Kimura's Kitchen cookbook
A black plate with a variety of sushi rolls, garnished with wasabi, ginger, and soy sauce, taken from Kimura's kitchen cookbook

Also Available in the Loire Valley

Private sushi chef and omakase experiences are available in the Loire Valley for villa stays, intimate weddings, and private gatherings.

Private Sushi Chef – Loire Valley