Home Meal Experience
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Looking for a taste of real Japanese home-cooked meals? At Grandma’s Kitchen, we serve the kind of dishes that Japanese families enjoy at their dining tables every day. Simple, wholesome, and made with care, our meals are a true reflection of Japan’s home cooking culture — comforting, nutritious, and filled with seasonal flavors.
Unlike restaurant-style Japanese cuisine, which often focuses on elaborate presentation and refined techniques, home cooking is about warmth and balance. Our menu changes with the seasons, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to bring out the best flavors of each time of year. You’ll enjoy plenty of vegetables, seasonal greens, and traditional recipes that are gentle on the body and satisfying to the heart.
After your meal, you can take a short 5-minute walk to explore Kochi Castle or visit Hirome Market, one of the city’s most popular local spots. Grandma’s Kitchen is conveniently located for sightseeing.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Lunch
You can enjoy local sake tasting in other course.
What To Expect
At Grandma’s Kitchen, every dish is crafted with the same love and attention that a grandmother would give when cooking for her family. Whether you're visiting Japan for the first time or looking to experience everyday Japanese life beyond the typical tourist spots, dining with us offers a unique and memorable experience. It’s not just about the food — it’s about feeling at home, sharing a table, and enjoying the warmth of Japanese hospitality. Come and taste the difference. Grandma’s Kitchen is your invitation to experience authentic, heartwarming Japanese home cooking that you won’t find in a restaurant.
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Home Meal Experience
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Intimate meal prep and dining experience
Richard S,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our hosts, Mieko and Haruka, a delightful mother-daughter team, made us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we stepped into their kitchen. It was just my wufe and me with our hosts. It was so much fun contributing to the preparation of our four-course meal. We got to practice our knife skills and learn about all kinds of interesting Japanese vegetables, sauces, herbs, etc. Haruka helped with translation and served as hostess. The meal included Shabu shabu, thin slices of beef that one cooks in a broth filled with the veggies that we help cut up, scallops that we seared with a chef's blow torch, tempura veggies, and three kinds of sashimi in a wonderful sauce, served over rice. We also sampled Japanese beer and two kinds of sake. We had a wonderful conversation over our food because it turns out they had lived 1-1/4 hours from us in CT for five years! We were so glad to have done this experience; it was certainly one of the highlights of our 12 days in Japan!
The Perfect Lunch, An Experience to Remember!
Susan L,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00My friend and I had a wonderful time preparing our lunch in Grandma’s Kitchen. Our hosts were so warm and welcoming, it felt like family. We prepared a variety of dishes, using all natural, pesticide-free ingredients. I’ll just elaborate on two of them. We made a marinated scallop dish, slicing and arranging the scallops, cucumber, tomatoes after Grandma modeled for us. We arranged our own bowls of Chirashi Sushi over rice, slicing ingredients including a Japanese omelet and fresh herbs. We made a salad of romaine, new spring onions, pickled shallots and radish greens with a sesame dressing. More dishes included Kushi-Katsu, Unagi and a wheat-based noodle bowl with homemade dashi. Everything we made and ate, we can make on our own at home. I can’t wait to purchase a new Japanese knife for slicing in my own kitchen. We ate with our hosts, drank a little sake and talked! This was an unforgettable experience that will bring a smile whenever I think about it.
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