Master of Japanese Cuisine Academy

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

Japanese food is one of the upcoming cuisines around the globe for many gourmets and cooking enthusiasts today. However, it could be a different story when it comes to cooking it on their own.  The cuisine has so much more than its sophisticated appearance, and Read More

Rice is one of the most essential components of Japanese cuisine. Yes, using good-quality Japanese rice is important, but it is just a part of it. Properly treating rice makes rice tastier, and it is a crucial skill that every Japanese chef should know.   Read More

As Japanese cuisine has become a favorite cuisine for many people around the globe, many aspiring chefs and home cooks are searching for Japanese cooking courses. However, there seems to be a problem. For instance, only a few schools for Japanese cuisine are available for Read More

As Japanese cuisine has become more accessible worldwide, the demand for learning the dishes has also risen. However, it is hard to find high-quality professional-level Japanese cuisine courses from highly-experienced Japanese chefs. It is unfortunate because there are many chefs and home cooks out there Read More

So far, many of our students joined our courses when they had already started a career as a chef or cook. Our former students/chefs like Arkadiusz and Alex took them to polish their culinary skills. However, our courses are beneficial not just for experienced chefs Read More

Nowadays, it is not so rare to see yakitori dishes at Asian restaurants worldwide. Often referred to as Japanese skewered chicken, it has gained its reputation among gourmets. While it looks like a simple skewer dish, special skills and techniques are necessary to bring the Read More

Alex, originally from Romania, was one of our students whose experience with the academy is another notable example.  Being diligent and enthusiastic about Japanese cuisine, he had learned a lot from cookbooks and free online content on his own before taking our sushi masterclass foundation Read More

Arkadiusz, originally from Poland, already has 10+ years of experience as a sushi chef at one of the most famous world-class Japanese restaurant brands that many celebrities love. While working in many cities and countries (because the restaurant brand owns many branches across the world), Read More