HANDS-ON COOKING · TOKYO COOKING CLASSES
Ramen, gyoza and sushi taught in small kitchens, often with a supermarket stop first. These 15 sessions list the dishes, the group size and the price.
Learn ramen and gyoza in YUCa’s Tokyo home kitchen, meet a local chef, and tour a neighborhood supermarket in this hands-on class.
“We all were given a role to play in creating the ramen and gyoza and had fun doing it as well as learning new skills. We also got to eat our creations. So yummy!”
Explore Tsukiji Outer Market, taste local specialties, and learn sushi, tamagoyaki, and miso soup in a small Tokyo cooking class.
“Walking through Tsukiji Market with Miho was such a wonderful experience. She shared so much information about the market, the different vendors, and what foods are worth trying — it really brought the whole place to life. Hiroko was our Read more”
Make your own ramen in Shinjuku with a one-hour guided class covering ramen history, noodles, soup, toppings, and a tasty meal.
“Was a great experience and the team was very polite and friendly, - they made sure we had a great time and they succeeded :)) arigato gozaimasu”
Make sushi, ramen broth, and enjoy a sake pairing in a small Tokyo class with expert guidance, cultural stories, and a relaxed three-hour meal.
“Taking the "Ramen Cooking Tokyo" class was truly unforgettable. I’d struggled before to learn sushi at home with YouTube videos, always ending up frustrated and confused, but this class changed that completely. From the start, Sato Read more”
Learn to cook Wagyu, dashi, miso soup, dorayaki, and more in a friendly small-group Tokyo class with recipes to take home.
“The instructors were very professional locals who spoke clear English and had a great deal of knowledge of the source of ingredients and the backgrounds of the dishes; the facility was spotless and including utensils, aprons, tables and good quality knives and pans; the dishes were crazy good taste and dishes that can be replicated at home; everyone visiting should do this”
Shop a Tokyo supermarket, cook sushi and Japanese classics, taste sake, and take home recipes in this friendly four-hour class.
“Our guide Taka was great and we had a great time making and eating our meal! We had a nice tour through the market to start and a great experience making several dishes.”
Cook seven Japanese dishes, including Wagyu sukiyaki, in a friendly eight-person Tokyo class with English-speaking local instructors.
“Outstanding cooking class. Great mix of traditional dishes. Well taught, nicely paced and very hands on.”
Cook Japanese dishes with Yuki in a warm Yanaka studio, learn local techniques, and enjoy a private two-hour meal near Yanaka Ginza.
“We had a great time making bento boxes. Yuki was so welcoming and provided a lot of information about the different foods and culture behind them. The recipes were easy to make when we got home!”
Cook three Japanese home dishes with Tokyo host Emi, then share the meal over sake in a warm, private three-hour class.
“Our cooking class with Emi was such a special experience! We made some absolutely delicious Japanese dishes, and Emi guided us through each step with patience and care. She shared so many useful tips that we can’t wait to bring bacRead more”
Explore Tsukiji Outer Market, make sushi and miso soup at ABC Cooking Studio, then enjoy your handmade Japanese lunch.
“This tour was wonderful. Our guide was knowledgeable, fun and made the fish market a memorable experience. The cooking class was great and our teacher was very patient. Thank you!!”
Learn to make ramen, fresh noodles, and gyoza in a small Tokyo cooking class with Chef Yoshi and Amo, including vegetarian options.
“Nice and cozy place at authentic japanese home. The course is detailed and full of useful tips. The result ramen and gyozas were absolutely delicious.”
Learn Japanese home cooking with Tomoko, stroll Todoroki Valley, and enjoy a small-group meal in a Tokyo home for $110.99.
“Tomoko and her wingwoman Junko met us at the Todoroki train station exactly as planned. Having experienced some of Tokyo’s massive train stations we were worried about finding her but Todoroki station is tiny and impossible to hide in. ThRead more”
Cook seasonal Japanese dishes in Chef Sato’s Shinjuku apartment, enjoy a home meal, and explore local Tokyo spots for $120.
“we had a wonderful time! Sato is very nice and the food was amazing!”
Cook homestyle Japanese dishes in Satoru’s Shinjuku apartment, share a private meal, and learn local food traditions in a small group setting.
“We booked the cooking experience as a family activity with our two teenage daughters. Everybody loved it! Satoru teaches with lots of patience and gives you background information about the ingredients - and he gets teenagers to coRead more”
Make bento, ramen, and gyoza in a local Tokyo home near Haneda, with free-flow drinks, friendly instruction, and souvenirs for $60.
“Nao and Machiko were very nice and helpful. I had an amazing time and I learnt a lot. This is perfect for you if you want to learn more about Japanese cuisine. I feel very grateful for the experience, definitely I would do it again. Thank you for everything Nao and Machiko!”
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