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🌟 Chef: Yasuo Saso/Kathy Saso
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM
🥢 Join us for a fun culinary journey inspired by the beloved Japanese TV series Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories with Albany’s renowned sushi master Yasuo Saso!
Learn how to prepare some of the iconic dishes featured in the show with guidance from a master Japanese sushi chef. You'll create flavorful, colorful comfort foods that are staples of Japanese diner cuisine.
Menu:
- Ton-Jiru – Pork and vegetables simmered in a savory miso broth
- Chicken Shogayaki – Chicken and vegetables stir-fried with fresh ginger
- Japanese-Style Potato Salad – A delicious twist on a classic potato salad, packed with Japanese flavors and textures
Allergen / Dietary Notice: Please be aware that the following items will be used in class: pork, soy, wheat, and gluten.
- About Yasuo and Kathy: After an apprenticeship in Tokyo for 12 years, Yasuo Saso came to Albany to invigorate the local sushi scene. He and his wife Kathy Saso operated Saso’s Japanese Noodle House for many years, a revered Albany landmark.
🌟 Chef: Yasuo Saso/Kathy Saso
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM
🥢 Join us for a fun culinary journey inspired by the beloved Japanese TV series Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories with Albany’s renowned sushi master Yasuo Saso!
Learn how to prepare some of the iconic dishes featured in the show with guidance from a master Japanese sushi chef. You'll create flavorful, colorful comfort foods that are staples of Japanese diner cuisine.
Menu:
- Ton-Jiru – Pork and vegetables simmered in a savory miso broth
- Chicken Shogayaki – Chicken and vegetables stir-fried with fresh ginger
- Japanese-Style Potato Salad – A delicious twist on a classic potato salad, packed with Japanese flavors and textures
Allergen / Dietary Notice: Please be aware that the following items will be used in class: pork, soy, wheat, and gluten.
- About Yasuo and Kathy: After an apprenticeship in Tokyo for 12 years, Yasuo Saso came to Albany to invigorate the local sushi scene. He and his wife Kathy Saso operated Saso’s Japanese Noodle House for many years, a revered Albany landmark.