JAPANESE COOKING WORKSHOPS · Japan
Broth from bones, wagashi you will never find at home, ramen built from the noodle up. The 15 classes below are priced, timed and clear about how much of the work is yours.
Make ramen from scratch in Kyoto at Ramen Factory, customize noodles, broth, and toppings, then eat your own halal-friendly lunch in a small group.
“WOW-we had the best education and experience ever learning how to make the best ramen from scratch. My family and I enjoyed every part of it and the staff was so very friendly and supportive as well. If you have any interest in learning Read more”
Make ramen and gyoza with YUCa in Tokyo, start with a home-cooking lecture, optionally shop a local market, then eat what you make.
“Yuca is a gem, I LOVED this experience for me and for my family and the other family that shared in the experience. She was so good at making sure everyone was involved in the cooking and was great at explaining things. The supermarket tour after the cooking class was also great fun and we got to ask her about all the strange stuff we were curious about.”
Kyoto ramen factory class in 90 minutes. Make noodles from flour, mix miso, salt, soy sauces, eat, and get a recipe plus souvenir.
“I was lucky an ended up the only person So had a private lesson I was surprised at how well instructed it was and how good the end result was Will try again at home Thanks Sakera you taught well and I enjoyed it thoroughly”
Make Kyoto-style ramen broth, learn gyoza wrapping, and shape onigiri in a 90-minute class with English instructors, recipes, and lunch.
“the team were so w arm and friendly, the food was delicious and it was a small group, we loved it”
Make a Kyoto bento in a small group cooking class, learning tempura frying, dashi, and knife skills, then eat your own meal.
“We had a great time Chef Miyu was wonderful and the food turned out delicious.”
Osaka ramen and gyoza cooking class where you make noodles from scratch, fold chicken dumplings, and eat your soy-sauce ramen in a small English class.
“Making the food was great but eating it was even better! The guides were incredibly nice and detailed in their explanations. I learned a lot about Japanese cuisine.”
Watch former pro wrestlers battle in Osaka, learn sumo basics, and eat a bento or snack, ending with a fight and photo at Namba Parks 8F.
“Was very funny and great, I love the fighters, the interaction with the people... I enjoy very much”
Small-group ramen and sushi cooking class in Tokyo with sake pairing, guided by English-speaking hosts for $79.59, about 3 hours.
“This was an exceptional experience. Alex and Sato will make you feel very much at home and comfortable. We had a lots of laughs while learning to make sushi and ramen. They choose high quality ingredients to mirror the quality of their class. Highly recommend.”
Cook Wagyu and 7 Japanese dishes in a small Tokyo class, guided step by step in English. 3 hours, recipes and ingredients included.
“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”
Osaka home cooking class for okonomiyaki, takoyaki, miso soup and more. Small group, learn techniques, eat everything, add sake pairings.
“Yayo was a wonderful and welcoming host. We had a great time learning to make miso soup, omelette, and okinamiyaki in her home. Would highly recommend!”
Shop at a Tokyo supermarket, master Japanese knife skills, and cook sushi, miso soup, and more, then eat and taste sake.
“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.”
Kyoto izakaya cooking class: make 2 to 3 home dishes, eat your creations, and take easy recipes home in a 3-hour session.
“Very fun and te guides were great Yumi and Yumiko were very nice and entertaining”
Make Kyoto dinner in an izakaya-style cooking class, learning dashi and seasoning, cooking several dishes, then eating what you make.
“We had a great time and did was excellent! They did a nice job prepping ingredients and explaining what we cooked. Highly recommended”
Learn to make ramen and two gyoza styles in a small Osaka class, then eat your meal with green tea and a seasonal dessert.
“We had such a great time at this ramen and gyoza cooking class! The chef was amazing friendly, patient, and explained everything really clearly. The class size was just right, which made it easy to ask questions and get hands on experience. We learned so much about the ingredients and techniques that go into making authentic ramen and gyoza, and we can’t wait to try it all again at home. A really fun and delicious experience, highly recommend!”
Small-group Kyoto sushi class with Kaori at Roujiya. Learn sushi rice, dashi, and etiquette with tea and a take-home recipe set.
“We really enjoyed the cooking class and are looking forward to try it out at home! It was nice to learn more about the Japanese cuisine :)”
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