Sushi and Temaki Workshop in Liberdade

Held in Liberdade, São Paulo's Japanese-Brazilian neighborhood, this three-hour hands-on workshop is taught by a Japanese-Brazilian chef and covers sushi rice preparation, temaki (hand-roll) technique, and knife skills for sashimi. The class moves through each stage in sequence, starting with seasoning and cooling the sushi rice, then practicing rolling technique for temaki cones, and finishing with guided knife work on raw fish for sashimi cuts. The format is savoury throughout, focused on technique rather than dessert, and participants eat what they prepare as the class progresses rather than at a single final meal. Included in the price are all ingredients, equipment, and the chef-led instruction; transportation to the Liberdade venue and any drinks beyond what is provided are not included. Because the workshop involves knife work with raw fish, groups are kept small so the chef can supervise technique closely, and the pace allows time for questions about ingredient sourcing and Japanese-Brazilian culinary traditions specific to Liberdade. Dietary substitutions are limited given the seafood-based format, though a vegetarian version using vegetables in place of raw fish can sometimes be arranged with advance notice. The class is taught primarily in Portuguese with some English explanation depending on the chef leading that day. Given the use of knives and raw fish, the workshop is best suited to teens and adults rather than young children.