Get Schooled At These Unique Classes In NYC

Japanese food is indisputably the go-to dish for New Yorkers. Who can get enough of those delicious sushi and sashimi? If you are already a connoisseur of Japanese cuisine, we're sure you have already tasted that buckwheat noodle soup, called Soba. It is one of the best food items you can enjoy during the hot summer months. Soba is usually served in a cold dipping sauce decorated with eggs, seaweed and vegetables, but it can also be made in hot broth depending on your preference and weather. While your buddies try to show off their baking skills with French treats, you can surprise them by serving a homemade bowl of soba. Here is how you can gain some hands-on knowledge of this Japanese plate. Soba Totto This soba-specialized restaurant is the only place where you can take a class on soba making. It is located in Midtown East, near Grand Central Station. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about a traditional Kyoto-style cuisine from the soba master, Chef Kotani. Address: 211 East 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017 Tel: (212)557-8200