Japan · COOKING CLASSES
Sushi that holds together, broth from bones, wagashi you will never find at home. The 15 classes below are priced, timed and honest about how much you actually cook versus watch.
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.”
Learn ramen and gyoza in a Tokyo home kitchen with an optional local supermarket visit. Small group, hands-on cooking, and a meal.
“We made a simple ramen and gyoza meal. The recipe was easy to follow and approachable for all cooking levels. I’ll be making these at home in the future!”
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.”
Cook fresh Osaka ramen and gyoza from scratch in Dotonbori, with English coaching and take-home recipes. Small groups.
“The teachers, the food, the whole class was wonderful!”
One-hour ramen cooking class in Shinjuku Kabukicho, near Godzilla. Pick your soup, boil noodles, add toppings, then eat your bowl.
“Had such a great time! And the Ramen was delicious!”
Learn sushi, make ramen broth from scratch, and sip curated sake in a small Tokyo group (max 8) for 3 hours.
“This was the BEST experience I’ve ever had with viator. The women of Ramen Cooking Tokyo are some of the warmest, kindest, most lovely people my husband and I have ever come across! By the end of the class it did not feel like we had Read more”
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.”
Tokyo Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes cooking class in Shinjuku. Hands-on small group, recipes included, and a full meal to eat.
“it was really nice learning how to make some Japanese dishes, and of course eating it all at the end. from start to finish was a great experience.”
Small-group Osaka cooking class in a local home. Learn okonomiyaki, takoyaki, miso soup, taiyaki, and optionally pair with sake and beer.
“This was such a fun and wholesome experience! I was traveling solo and ended ip being the only guest that day which made it a special private cooking lesson. The lesson was in the host’s own apartment and was super personal and engaRead more”
Shop at a local Tokyo supermarket, learn Japanese knife skills, cook miso soup and sushi rolls, then eat with sake pairings.
“We really enjoyed our cooking class with Minnie. She did a great job explaining all the directions for the dishes we were making. The food we made was delicious. Highly recommend this experience!”
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.”
Hands-on Osaka ramen and gyoza class with a small group. Make noodles, broth, two dumpling styles, then eat with green tea and dessert.
“We’ve traveled a lot but have never done any food type activities. We really enjoyed our this cooking class. Chef was knowledgeable and experienced, explaining the recipe and history of Raman and Gyoza. He took some great group pictures and shared them with us.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
