Japan · COOKING CLASSES IN KYOTO
Good cooking classes in Kyoto fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hands-on ramen making in Kyoto at Ramen Factory, from noodles and broth to toppings and lunch, with Halal, vegetarian, vegan options.
“Very fun and yummy. Super nice staff. Well set up. Akemi our teacher was really friendly and helpful.”
Make ramen from flour at a Kyoto ramen factory, mix miso, salt and soy sauces, eat your bowl, and get emailed recipes.
“Great time we’ve had with Fuku. It was a pleasure for the whole family!”
Learn to make Kyoto ramen broth, gyoza, and onigiri in a small English class, then eat what you cook in 90 minutes.
“I can highly recommend this ramen cooking class! The organization and preparation were absolutely outstanding – everything was perfectly planned, well-structured, and thoughtfully arranged. The cooking instructors were incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Their warm and welcoming attitude created a relaxed and motivating atmosphere where you felt comfortable from the very beginning. The instructions for each dish were clear, easy to understand, and designed in a way that made every step quick and effortless to follow. We also prepared delicious gyoza and beautifully shaped onigiri. The guidance for each of these dishes was just as precise and enjoyable, making the whole cooking e...”
150 minute Kyoto washoku bento class near Saiin Station. Hands-on sushi, tempura, dashi and knife skills for $58 in a small group.
“We had a wonderful afternoon with Chef Rie learning to make a bento box and were lucky enough to have her to ourselves. Her class was informative, fun and delicious! We very much enjoyed the experience.”
Hands-on Kyoto ramen and gyoza class with professional chefs, fried rice, beer or sake, and recipes to take home. 2.5 hours.
“Our family had a wonderful experience. Great fun for all ages. Friendly, knowledgeable guide and chef. The food was amazing.”
Kyoto afternoon izakaya cooking class. Cook Japanese home dishes in 2 rounds, chat with an English instructor, and eat what you make.
“We had a really good time my husband don't cook and he also had a good time. We learned a lot about Japanese cuisine and loved every second of our class. I recommend everyone to do it when in Japan”
Learn Kyoto izakaya cooking with hands-on dashi and Japanese seasoning, then eat your creations. Small group, English guide, recipes to take home.
“Keiko and her team were organized, welcoming, explaining clearly in a way that was relaxed and fun. I learned so much and the food was all delicious! I truly enjoyed every moment. The space was comfortable and the equipment was clean and easy to use. They thought of EVERYTHING! We made a variety of items and I believe I can replicate them at home. It was hands on and fun.”
Make gyoza from scratch in Kyoto. Learn filling, wrapper-making, folding, and pan-cooking, plus optional samurai armor photos.
“It was an AMAZING experience, we where 2 parents and one 10 year old child. Everyone enjoyed the experience! It was hands on and supper informative and fun. The facility is great and everyone had a personal working station. The instructRead more”
Kyoto bento box cooking class with chef guidance, hands-on dishes like tempura and egg rolls, lunch in your box, and take-home recipes.
“This was the third cooking class I have taken in Japan and BY FAR the best. We learned how to make a ton of dishes from start to finish (a lot of other courses cheat and give you a bunch of already made ingredients). Everything was well prepped and thoughtfully set up so that even though we made a lot, it felt seem less. The instructors were welcoming, clear, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!!”
Kyoto morning bento cooking class where you make sushi, tempura, teriyaki chicken, and miso soup, then eat your own bento lunch.
“We had a fantastic time making the bento box with Mei. We learned a lot of new cooking techniques and cultural facts plus the food was delicious!”
Make ramen and gyoza from scratch in Kyoto with pro chefs, then eat fried rice with included beer or sake and take recipes home.
“Yuki was our guide and provided excellent English translation from the Master Chef. I was part of a small group of 8 students and we all had fun and learnt skills such as making the dough for Ramen noodles, fried dumplings and all the ingredients for a real Ramen. At the end we all enjoyed a hearty meal complete with drinks and a Sake tasting. the whole experience and atmosphere was fantastic and I look forward to making Ramen, fried rice and dumplings when I return home”
Near Fushimiinari, cook 5 dishes in a Japanese home, enjoy lunch, then shop ingredients together at a local supermarket.
“What an amazing experience. Miho took really good care of us and made us cook an amazing Japanese dinner. We learned so much. it was so much fun. I very strongly recommend Miho. you will not regret it”
Paint a ramen-bowl souvenir, then cook Michelin-nominated Musoshin ramen in Kyoto. Free kiln firing, vegan options.
“Our host was very friendly and informative, giving us (me) an extra five minutes to finish painting my bowl, we were also the only people in the group giving it a more intimate feel also. The ramen was amazing and fun to cook”
Kyoto sushi class at Roujiya. Learn sushi etiquette, make sushi rice, dashi soup, and pickled ginger with tea and recipes.
“SO much fun ! My husband loves sushi so I booked this class for us to learn to make it. The lovely lady who leads this class provided us with a 4-page guide to Japanese manners, food, and the recipes for sushi rice, soup, and pickled ginger. The hands-on nature of the class was so helpful and will give us confidence to make sushi at home upon our return ! Highly recommend this class for sushi lovers and their spouses !”
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