Enjoy Japanese food even more in a hotel with a kitchen! Introducing easy-to-make dishes

What is a hotel with a kitchen?

A hotel with a kitchen is one in which the rooms have a kitchen.

For example, at Hotel COCOSHUKU , which is located in Tokyo, the guest rooms are equipped with a kitchen, a large refrigerator, a microwave, as well as cooking utensils and cutlery such as plates, mugs, knives, and pots.

Some guest rooms also come with a dining table, so you can spread out the food you've prepared and eat it there.

COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae dining table

Hotel COCOSHUKU with kitchen

Recommended Japanese dishes you can make at your hotel

For those who would like to try some Japanese food while they're here, we'll introduce some delicious and easy Japanese dishes that you can make at your hotel.

Teppanyaki

If your hotel has a hot plate, you can easily enjoy teppanyaki by purchasing the vegetables and meat you like at the supermarket, cutting them up, and grilling them.

Free hot plate rentals are available at COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae and COCOSHUKU SHINJUKU HANAZONO.

We recommend grilling Wagyu beef, seafood, mushrooms, Japanese vegetables, and even tofu, which is a little more unique. Seasonings like salt and pepper or yakiniku sauce sold at supermarkets are easy and convenient.

If your hotel does not have a hot plate, you can use a frying pan instead.

Chirashizushi

If you want to try a variety of sashimi and seafood, why not try making chirashi sushi?

If your hotel has a rice cooker, it's surprisingly easy to make.

At COCOSHUKU, there is a rice cooker in each room.

COCOSHUKU SHINJUKU HANAZONO tableware. Rice cookers are also available.

Buy sushi seasoning and your favorite sashimi and vegetables at the supermarket, then cook the rice a little on the hard side. Mix the sushi seasoning with the rice, then all you have to do is top it off with your favorite ingredients.

Chirashi sushi looks very visually appealing, making it perfect for small parties.

Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is another popular Japanese food.

Basically, you buy the ingredients, cut them, mix them in a bowl, and then cook them in a frying pan or on a hot plate. Finally, you add seasonings such as sauce and mayonnaise. If you have green laver, bonito flakes, etc., you can make a more authentic okonomiyaki.

Ramen, soba and udon

You can easily cook the popular ramen as well as traditional noodle dishes such as soba and udon.

Basically, all you need to do is prepare noodles and your favorite ingredients. After boiling the noodles, season them and serve them with your favorite ingredients.

Udon

Ramen comes in a variety of flavors, such as salt, soy sauce, and miso, so it might be fun to choose different flavors and compare them all.

Things to keep in mind when cooking at a hotel

Hotels provide basic cooking utensils and tableware, but most do not provide seasonings. They may also not provide special tableware, such as deep ramen bowls.

Before you start cooking, it's a good idea to check in advance and prepare the necessary items along with the ingredients. I recommend going to a 100 yen shop, where you can get most things.

COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae Kitchen

summary

It's very interesting to learn about a country and its culture through its food.

Go to a local grocery store, buy local ingredients, and cook a meal together.
Such experiences are sure to make your travel memories even more enjoyable.

Of course, eating out or taking out is great, but homemade food is also great because it's kinder to your body and your wallet.

Try staying in a hotel with a kitchen and create some travel memories that are a little different from the usual.

COCOSHUKU is the place to go for hotels with kitchens in Tokyo