Japan · COOKING CLASSES IN TOKYO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cooking classes in Tokyo that reviewers rated highly, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Cook ramen and gyoza with local chef YUCa in Tokyo, with a home-kitchen lesson plus optional market time. Small group, tasty results.
“I can’t say enough about YUCa and her incredible class. She was a welcoming, talented, and a patient teacher. We can’t wait to try to replicate what we learned when we get home. Thank you for an amazing experience!”
Kabukicho Shinjuku: a 1-hour hands-on ramen class. Pick the soup, boil noodles, add toppings, and eat your bowl for $29.
“Really nice host and teacher Nina very friendly and and engaging. The who cooking experience was top notch from start to end. I would recommend for anyone wanting to add an extra cooking trick to their skills. Lovely Ramen made at the end and very tasty as well. Thanks for a great cooking experience.”
Tokyo ramen and sushi cooking class with sake pairing in a small group. Make sushi, brew ramen broth, and eat with expert guidance.
“Definitely pay the extra for this class I have done many cooking classes and this was one of the best”
Tokyo wagyu cooking class with an English instructor. Cook 7 Japanese dishes plus a full course, including sukiyaki, with recipes to take home.
“We really enjoyed this class and learnt so much about Japanese food. Would definitely recommend!”
Shop at a local Tokyo supermarket, learn knife skills, cook four Japanese dishes, and enjoy your meal with drink pairings in a small class.
“Loved this experience. Was fun and informative and the teacher was a complete delight. I would def recommend for people interested in Japanese cuisine.”
Small-group Tokyo wagyu class: learn dashi and cook up to eight kaiseki-style dishes, then eat your meal with sake and green tea.
“We really enjoyed the class & learnt a lot - relatively hands on & excellent instructions from the lovely women running the class. The meal we created was a feast & delicious - thoroughly recommend!”
Private Yanaka cooking in a local home kitchen near Yanaka Ginza, led by English-speaking instructors, with menu choices and lots of hands-on food.
“What a fun and memorable experience! We had such a great time making miso soup, udon noodles and tempura. Yuki- San and her assistant were so wonderful and friendly. Their English was very good and we can definitely replicate the recipes at home. It was one of highlights of our time in Tokyo! Highly recommend this experience!”
Learn sushi history and etiquette in Tokyo, then make maki, temari, and nigiri in a small class. Optional sake or shochu, plus photos.
“We had a lovely time at the sushi making class. Travelled with two kids. The hosts were very friendly and patient. We loved learning how to make the sushi and enjoyed eating it with fellow travellers.”
Cook 3 to 4 Tokyo home-style dishes with Emi. Private lesson, sake included, recipes to take home, and flexible menu tweaks for your group.
“Thanks to Emi so much for a wonderful experience! We learned how to cook Karaage, the best I have ever had, and all the ingredients so fresh. Emi spoke excellent English and easy to communicate. She was warm and welcoming in her home, and we chatted all throughout and learned a lot from her not about Japanese food and many more. She also came to meet us at the station to take her to her home, it was all arranged very well, and super smooth. Arigatou Gozaimasu!”
Make a kawaii character bento in Tokyo with English guidance, custom dietary options, and a photo backdrop. Take home your lunchbox skill.
“I had a really good time. I was by myself for this class by chance so it was a very intimate experience. They were super nice and had everything waiting for me.”
Cook ramen and gyoza with a chef in small-group Tokyo home class. Morning or noon options. Vegan and vegetarian possible near Ekoda Station.
“We were fortunate enough to spend a rainy afternoon with Ano and Yoshi learning about ramen, dumplings and Japanese culture. Their apartment was spotlessly clean and set up perfectly for a cooking class. They couldn’t have been more welcoming. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to make ramen and dumplings when we get home!”
Make Jiro-style ramen from scratch in Tokyo, tour Akihabara and a local supermarket, then eat what you cook with digital photos.
“It was a fun and great learning experience for my daughter and I. Our tour guide, Saori was very nice and toured us around Akihabara. That was helpful as each places in Tokyo can be overwhelming. She asked us what we were interesteRead more”
Japanese home cooking in Todoroki, a small-group class with a walk to Fudoson temple and Todoroki Valley. Hands-on dishes, drinks, recipes included.
“This was a wonderful experience with a remarkable cook and guide. Tomoko was right there to greet us and guided us through the beautiful Todoroki Valley. She welcomed us into her beautiful home and everything was laid out and ready for the cooking. It was just the right amount of work on our part and prepared from Tomoko. The food was absolutely delicious and all our friends at home are ready for us to cook for them!”
Asakusa ramen and gyoza cooking class in Tokyo, learn shoyu broth and hand-fold crispy gyoza, then eat what you make.
“We had really great experience of cooking the Japanese way! The hosts were super-nice. We've got detailed explanations about the history and the spirit of Japanese cooking. We've learned and implemented all the steps ourselves, with attentive guidance from the hosts throughout the process. Finally, we've tasted our creation and it was really delicious!”
Tokyo sushi and ramen cooking class where you make nigiri and ramen from scratch, plus a three-sake pairing, recipes, and chopsticks. 3 hours.
“The cooking class was outstanding!!! The facilities, the quality of the ingredients used, the interaction during cooking, everything was amazing. The icing on the cake was the welcome and the professionalism of Sato and Alex.”
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