Onigiri Making Workshop

Get your hands in the rice and your creativity flowing at our onigiri-making class in London!



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 18 (public classes), 10 to 25
  £38 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Get hands-on for our fun and interactive onigiri making class in London! Much like a sandwich in the West, onigiri are lovingly packed into bento for school or work by your family. They’re a symbol of care, creativity, and comfort -- and might just become your new go-to healthy lunchbox idea!
Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned home cook, this workshop is a great way to explore Japanese food culture and expand your kitchen skills.
What to expect:
  • Learn how to make onigiri from scratch in a relaxed and interactive space.
  • Use Special A Grade Yumepirika rice from Hokkaido, known for its soft yet pleasantly chewy texture and sweet flavour — the perfect base for authentic onigiri.
  • Start with washing and preparing the rice, and then shape and fill three rice balls with tasty fillings!
  • Finish by decorating them with cute faces to create your own edible art pieces.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have some impressive new skills to try out at home -- plus three Onigiri to eat and enjoy!

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 8 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
What you'll get
3 x onigiri & 1 x can of Kanpai Session Sake or soft drink from the Taproom bar.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels are welcome.
What to bring
Nothing at all! Just bring a happy mood, a creative mind, and be ready to create your own cute onigiri creatures.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Kanpai London Sake Brewery & Taproom, 48 Druid St, London SE1 2EZ

All workshops are held at our Onigiri Bar inside Kanpai Sake Brewery, the UK's first sake brewery, in London Bridge.

Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Bankside, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Onigiri Kome
Onigiri Kome

female Women-owned

Onigiri Kome is an Onigiri specialist. We run the Onigiri Bar at Kanpai Sake Brewery in London Bridge and regularly host pop-ups and workshops across the city.
We believe great Onigiri starts with quality rice. That's why we use premium rice from Japan, freshly milled in London, alongside carefully selected ingredients sourced directly from Japan to bring you the authentic taste of Japan.
Every onigiri is handcrafted using traditional techniques, with the same care and attention that goes into a homemade Japanese bento.
Join our workshop to find the art of Onigiri making and experience the simplicity, craftsmanship, and flavour behind one of Japan's most beloved comfort foods.

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