Japanese Food Model Making
Tourists may often find that most of the Japanese restaurants have food models, which looked exactly like the real ones, displayed in front of the door. Compared with text menus, food models are more easily understood and visually evoking. Making one of these extremely realistic food models can be done by hands. These fake food models serves as efficient advertisement, allowing customers to understand the exact contents in the dish from 3D menu, without any explanation from staff.
1. Materials for making food models
Food models were originally made with wax, but wax has many shortcomings, including deformation at high temperature. Also wax can be easily broken with small forces applied. As a result, the models are usually made with synthetic materials instead. Soups and sauces are commonly made of colored gelatin. It may takes about seven years just to learn how to adjust the right colors. Other major food ingredients are all handmade using various techniques. Rice, for example, is made piece by piece by the craftsmen. It takes a long time of diligence, to master the skill on replicating a food model that meets the standard requirements.
2. How to make a food model
Take sushi, one of the simplest models, as example. The first step is to take out the real food provided by the restaurant, dip it in water, and lastly put it in a tray. Then pour the silica gel into the tray. After 24 hours, when the silica gel is completely solidified, remove the food on the inside. This way, the silicone model accurately replicates the texture and other details of the food surface. The next step is the casting mold. Pour liquid resin with similar color into the corresponding mold, and then bake in oven for thermoplastic curing. The third step is to paint, so that the food model looks fresh and attractive.
3. Tokyo food model making experience
With the detailed introduction above, are you already eager to experience the making of food models? Here are two recommended places for food model making experience in Tokyo. The staff simplifies the professional and complicated production process into executable steps. Additionally, colorful ingredients will attract adults as well as children.
Genso food model shop: Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya
Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya Kappabashi Showroom is located on the famous Kappabashi Utensils Street, known for kitchen supplies. It is a 10-minute walk to the main gate of Sensoji Temple-Kaminarimon. The first floor is dedicated to displaying and selling goods, and the second floor is a classroom where you can experience making food models.
Address: 3-7-6 Nishi-Asakusa, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Yamato model factory: Yamato Sample
The Yamato model factory is located about 5-minute walk from Kita Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo. Although the space is not very large, the classroom is bright and clean. Here you can learn how to make food models with professional teachers. You can choose the preferred model from various options including fruit tower, ramen, parfait, and shrimp tempura. You can also make the models into key rings and candles.
Address: 4-18-2, Kamiikebukuro, Toshima-Ku, Tokyo
Food Model Making Experience
As a reliable Tokyo travel agency, we provide private food model making tours and private car/chauffeur service for travelers from overseas. Whether you are looking for a budget Japan tour or a private transportation service, you can easily find the most suitable one at an affordable price. Contact our representatives to book our Tokyo tours and Tokyo private chauffeurs today.
Tourists may often find that most of the Japanese restaurants have food models, which looked exactly like the real ones, displayed in front of the door. Compared with text menus, food models are more easily understood and visually evoking. Making one of these extremely realistic food models can be done by hands. These fake food models serves as efficient advertisement, allowing customers to understand the exact contents in the dish from 3D menu, without any explanation from staff.
How Japanese Food Models are Made
So, many customers can decide what to eat before entering the restaurant. Another advantage is that even foreigners who do not speak the language can place orders without trouble by pointing at the food models. Most importantly, the finished food models are delicately made and look extremely realistic. This article will walk you through how Japanese food models in Tokyo are made.1. Materials for making food models
Food models were originally made with wax, but wax has many shortcomings, including deformation at high temperature. Also wax can be easily broken with small forces applied. As a result, the models are usually made with synthetic materials instead. Soups and sauces are commonly made of colored gelatin. It may takes about seven years just to learn how to adjust the right colors. Other major food ingredients are all handmade using various techniques. Rice, for example, is made piece by piece by the craftsmen. It takes a long time of diligence, to master the skill on replicating a food model that meets the standard requirements.
2. How to make a food model
Take sushi, one of the simplest models, as example. The first step is to take out the real food provided by the restaurant, dip it in water, and lastly put it in a tray. Then pour the silica gel into the tray. After 24 hours, when the silica gel is completely solidified, remove the food on the inside. This way, the silicone model accurately replicates the texture and other details of the food surface. The next step is the casting mold. Pour liquid resin with similar color into the corresponding mold, and then bake in oven for thermoplastic curing. The third step is to paint, so that the food model looks fresh and attractive.
3. Tokyo food model making experience
With the detailed introduction above, are you already eager to experience the making of food models? Here are two recommended places for food model making experience in Tokyo. The staff simplifies the professional and complicated production process into executable steps. Additionally, colorful ingredients will attract adults as well as children.
Genso food model shop: Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya
Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya Kappabashi Showroom is located on the famous Kappabashi Utensils Street, known for kitchen supplies. It is a 10-minute walk to the main gate of Sensoji Temple-Kaminarimon. The first floor is dedicated to displaying and selling goods, and the second floor is a classroom where you can experience making food models.
Address: 3-7-6 Nishi-Asakusa, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Yamato model factory: Yamato Sample
The Yamato model factory is located about 5-minute walk from Kita Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo. Although the space is not very large, the classroom is bright and clean. Here you can learn how to make food models with professional teachers. You can choose the preferred model from various options including fruit tower, ramen, parfait, and shrimp tempura. You can also make the models into key rings and candles.
Address: 4-18-2, Kamiikebukuro, Toshima-Ku, Tokyo
Food Model Making Experience
As a reliable Tokyo travel agency, we provide private food model making tours and private car/chauffeur service for travelers from overseas. Whether you are looking for a budget Japan tour or a private transportation service, you can easily find the most suitable one at an affordable price. Contact our representatives to book our Tokyo tours and Tokyo private chauffeurs today.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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Does your travel agency arrange experience for Japanese food model making?We can arrange Japanese food model experience for you. We have provided this service to many student groups around the world in Tokyo, and they have very pleasant experience.
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Which food model making experience place is the best in Tokyo?We recommend Yamato Sample and Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya. These two places offers great classroom environment as well as deliver well planned lessons.
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How long is usually a lesson on food model making?Depending on the course and your requirement, lesson duration varies. You may set a time limit and the staff can try their best to come up with a lesson to meet your requirement.
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Can I take away my completed food model?Yes, the lesson fee includes the food model, which you can take home as a memento. We recommend coming up with a model you want to make in advance. The most popular food model is ice cream.
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How much does a lesson on food model making cost?The price depends on the length of the lesson as well as the model you planning to make. You can provide the detailed requirement to staffs, and they will offer you the most satisfactory price.
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