Top 3 Sushi Workshops in Lisbon in 2026 – Learn, Roll & Taste Like a Pro
Discover the Art of Sushi Making
Sushi is more than just a meal, it’s a true art form that blends technique, tradition, and a lot of incredible flavours. Did you know that, originally, sushi started as a way to preserve fish in fermented rice? Or that in Japan, it’s considered bad manners to mix wasabi into your soy sauce? Don’t worry, at Hands On we’ll guide you step-by-step in this learning journey so you can learn to make sushi while learning its full story.
Attending a sushi-making workshop is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. You will learn authentic techniques, and appreciate the precision behind every piece from now on. If you’re seeking a unique culinary experience, here are our top sushi-making workshops in Lisbon that will evoke your inner sushi chef.
Top Benefits of Joining a Sushi Making Workshop
Learning how to make sushi in a hands-on experience brings benefits far beyond the kitchen. Our workshops are designed to boost creativity, focus, and teamwork, making them ideal for collective experiences with your loved one, friends, or even corporate events. Plus, learning from expert chefs will give you a new appreciation for the craftsmanship and balance of flavours that define great sushi. And don’t forget about the best part: enjoying your own delicious creations at the end.
3 Hands-On Sushi Workshops in Lisbon – Beginner to Advanced
Here are our top 3 Workshops to make you roll like a sushi ninja, arranged by skill level.
Sushi Workshop for Beginners: Dive Into Japanese Cuisine
The perfect sushi workshop for first-timers, introducing you to the fundamentals of sushi making. Guided by an experienced chef, you’ll learn how to prepare sushi rice, slice all the ingredients correctly, and roll Uramaki, Temaki, and much more. It’s a relaxed experience that merges learning with fun, and culminates with the tasting proof of some fresh creations at the very end, perfect for locals or anyone visiting Lisbon and looking for a cultural food experience.
Traditional Sushi Making Workshop
This workshop invites you to dive deeper into the traditional art of Japanese sushi, while refreshing yourself with water and green tea. If you’re still hungry for more Japan and sushi facts after the previous workshop, this experience is perfect for you. As you roll, press, and shape your way through the session, you’ll also deepen your appreciation for the ingredients, techniques, and philosophy that define authentic Japanese sushi. From knife handling to rice preparation, every step is designed to blend practical skill in various styles such as nigiris, makis and temakis, with cultural context to help you understand the traditions behind each roll and create truly authentic sushi.
Sushi Making Workshop with Chef Jaime de Carvalho
If you want to go beyond the basics and understand sushi the way professional Japanese chefs do, this is the workshop for you. Chef Jaime de Carvalho brings over twenty years of Japanese cuisine experience to a hands-on sushi workshop in Lisbon that covers the full process from start to finish, including the parts most beginner classes skip entirely. Before you touch a single piece of fish, you will learn how to buy and prepare it safely, how sushi rice behaves at different temperatures and why that matters more than most people expect, and the essential knife and handling techniques that separate confident preparation from guesswork.
The session moves through nigiri, maki and other sushi variations step by step, with Chef Jaime sharing the practical tips he uses in professional contexts throughout. His training under Japanese masters gives this workshop a depth that goes beyond technique: every step is connected to the tradition, precision and cultural philosophy that define authentic Japanese cuisine. By the end of the session you will have made and eaten a full spread of sushi pieces and walked away with the foundational knowledge to keep improving at home.
This is a workshop for anyone who takes food seriously and wants to learn sushi the right way, whether this is your first aula de sushi or you have tried before and want to finally do it properly. Small group format ensures personal attention throughout, and everything you need from ingredients to equipment is included. The session ends with a shared tasting of everything prepared, which is, as always, the best part.
At Hands On, We Don’t Stress, We Just Roll With It
Whether you’re a total newbie or already slicing like a sushi samurai, we’re here to prove that there’s always something new (and delicious) to learn in a sushi-making workshop. At the end of the day, sushi isn’t just about raw fish, it’s about the joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands. So grab your apron and join us, because remember: life is too short for bad sushi. Book your sushi workshop in Lisbon today and take your skills (and taste buds) to the next level.
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