Master of Japanese Cuisine Academy

Over the last five years, we have met a lot of chefs and home cooks keen to make their way up in the Japanese cuisine world. Recently, we had a great experience with James from Australia, who told us about his dream. James is a Read More

As many people would agree, sushi is one of the representative foods of Japanese cuisine. However, you must remember another delicacy that makes the cuisine unique – Sashimi. We acknowledge that sushi draws the attention of food enthusiasts and chefs worldwide.  Although, this does not Read More

Some may say curry is not particularly a part of Japanese cuisine. That is a big misconception.  In fact, Japanese curry is gaining a reputation and fame. It was ranked number one as the best traditional dish in the world in 2022 by TasteAltas, a Read More

So far, we have introduced some testimonials from former students who took our Sushi Masterclass -Foundation- Course. Anybody from home chefs to experienced sushi chefs has taken advantage of the course, and we have seen the great demand and importance over the years. There is Read More

Enjoyed by many locals, oden represents the country’s popular winter dish. If you have visited Japan in winter, you might have found that restaurants offer oden in their menu during the season. The dish wins the hearts of many people and creates a snug feeling, Read More

Through our educational activities, we have seen and heard from people all over the world who work with professional sushi chefs and food enthusiasts who are interested in the art of sushi. Undoubtedly, there is a huge demand for courses like ours for people looking Read More

Sushi chefs with a lot of experience may need help to upgrade their skills to the next level as they might have some old habits unique to each of them that hinder their performance. In this article, we will introduce one of our newest students Read More

Cutting fish is among the most challenging parts for many home chefs and individuals aspiring to become professional sushi chefs. For the art of sushi, cutting high-quality fish correctly is vital, and you must know how to cut fish for sushi properly if you are Read More

We hear that a lot of Japanese chefs around the world have never trained in Japan but learned sushi-making skills on their own. You can acquaint yourself with the skills and knowledge by self-study to some extent, but it is not ideal if you want Read More

MJCA has had the pleasure of welcoming many Japanese cuisine enthusiasts over the years since its foundation. Both hobby cooks and professional chefs have completed MJCA’s sushi masterclass courses to improve their culinary skills and knowledge.  Pennias, an experienced sushi chef originally from Zimbabwe but Read More