Japanese Cooking & Fermentation in Orange County

Discover the flavors, traditions, and techniques behind Japanese home cooking — from dashi and miso to koji and fermentation.

Welcome! This is a community for anyone in Orange County who loves Japanese food, wants to learn how to cook Japanese dishes at home, or is simply curious about traditional Japanese food culture and fermentation.

Whether you're completely new to Japanese cooking or already enjoy making Japanese food, you'll find opportunities to learn, cook, taste, and connect with others who share your interest.

🍙 What We'll Explore
Through hands-on cooking classes, workshops, tastings, and food experiences, we'll explore:

• Traditional Japanese home cooking
• Dashi and the art of umami
• Miso and other fermented foods
• Koji and koji-based seasonings
• Amazake and fermented rice
• Japanese breakfast and everyday meals
• Onigiri and other Japanese comfort foods
• Seasonal Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques
• Japanese food culture and traditions

👩‍🍳 More Than Just Recipes

Japanese cooking is about more than following a recipe. It's about understanding how simple ingredients and traditional techniques come together to create deep, satisfying flavors.

We'll learn the “why” behind the food — how dashi creates umami, how fermentation is used in Japanese cuisine, and how traditional ingredients such as miso and koji can become part of everyday home cooking.

Most activities are designed to be approachable and practical, so you can take what you learn and recreate it in your own kitchen.

🤝 Who Is This Group For?

You might enjoy this group if you:
🇯🇵 Love Japanese food and culture
🍳 Want to learn authentic Japanese home cooking
🌾 Are curious about koji and fermentation
🍲 Want to learn how to make dashi and miso soup from scratch
👩‍🍳 Enjoy hands-on cooking experiences
🍵 Want to discover traditional Japanese ingredients
🌱 Appreciate simple, nourishing food
👋 Want to meet other food lovers in Orange County

No previous Japanese cooking experience is necessary.

Come curious, hungry, and ready to learn!

📍 Orange County, California

We'll host events at different locations throughout Orange County, with a focus on the Irvine, Lake Forest, and surrounding South Orange County areas, as well as occasional special events and collaborations.

This group is hosted by KOJI & More, sharing Japanese home cooking, koji, fermentation, and traditional food culture through hands-on experiences and classes.

Let's cook, learn, and enjoy Japanese food together! 🍚🇯🇵