The True Wasabi Experience
Moving Beyond the Tube Substitute
The wasabi commonly sold in supermarkets is often a factory-made, tube-packaged product. This artificial wasabi is known for its intense stimulation and synthetic flavor. Many people, repelled by this strong irritation, think they never want to eat wasabi again.
(factory-made,tubed WASABI paste)
However, this might be a prejudice against wasabi. Why? Because the taste of tube-packaged wasabi is entirely different from the delicate flavor of real wasabi.
What is Real Wasabi?
Real wasabi is a plant cultivated in the mountainous regions of Japan. The root part of this plant is grated and used as a condiment. Unlike the factory-made variety, real wasabi is characterized by a gentle kick and complex flavor. Its taste adds depth and richness to sushi and sashimi.
Difference from Factory-Made Products
Factory-made wasabi products often contain colorings and additives and fail to replicate the delicate flavor of real wasabi. On the other hand, real wasabi, with its natural flavor and aroma, enhances the taste of food.
(colorings and additives written on the package)
From Tsukiji Market to Your Hands
At Tsukiji Market, famous for its fresh produce, you can, of course, purchase fresh wasabi. In our tour, we buy the highest quality real wasabi, carefully selected from Tsukiji Market, for use in our sushi lessons.
(WASABI is a plant and we eat root part of it)
An Unforgettable Flavor Experience
To maximize the soft texture and fresh flavor, we use special tools for grating wasabi. In the world of sushi, it has been traditional to use a sharkskin grater for this purpose. Our tour focuses on providing a genuine experience, and participants will use a sharkskin grater to grate their wasabi.
Experiencing real wasabi will completely renew the image of tube-packaged wasabi abroad. Its delicate flavor and mild stimulation convey the true charm of Japanese cuisine, including sushi.
