Japanese Katsu Curry Cooking Class–near YANAKA, Tokyo!
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Let’s make curry roux from scratch at YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO, near charming Yanaka!
When you make it yourself, you can customize the flavor just the way you like. Japanese curry is a beloved comfort food enjoyed by people of all ages.
In this hands-on class led by a home chef, you’ll learn how to make curry from scratch and fry perfectly crispy, golden-brown tonkatsu—all in a fun, interactive small-group setting.
We provide simple, easy-to-follow recipes and share tips on how to substitute ingredients with ones available in your own country. Vegetarian options are also available—just let us know your preferences in advance.
Our studio is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood in Tokyo’s old downtown district. Here, you’ll get a glimpse of everyday Japanese life. As we cook together, I hope you’ll enjoy discovering the little details that make a Japanese kitchen special.
I truly look forward to welcoming you. Let’s enjoy cooking together in a warm, home-style Japanese kitchen!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Katsu Curry Cooking Class 10:00 a.m. - Meet at YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO. 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Lecture about Japanese Home Cooking & Tokyo guide 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Cooking & Tasting In this class, you will learn how to make Japanese curry from scratch, without using store-bought roux. This allows you to customize it to your liking. I will also share tips on how to fry golden-brown tonkatsu perfectly at home. Additionally, we will prepare a refreshing seasonal vegetable side dish during the class. What You’ll Learn: How to prepare Japanese curry roux from scratch. How to fry golden-brown tonkatsu. How to make a seasonal veg. side dish. This Class Includes: Japanese curry rice Tonkatsu Seasonal vegetable side dish Green tea & water *Important Notes If you have any food allergies or special dietary needs (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free, halal), please let us know when making your reservation. The vegetables used in the side dishes will vary depending on the season. Tonkatsu is typically made with pork, but we can substitute it with chicken or tofu upon request if you let us know in advance. Kindly let us know when making your reservation.
Sample Menu
main
Katsu curry rice
starter
vegetable side dish
What‘s Included
Rental apron and hand towel
Katsu curry-rice, side vegetable dish, green tea & water
Hotel pick up
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Japanese Katsu Curry Cooking Class–near YANAKA, Tokyo!
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing host and delicious food
richardcH9957JE,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my wife came to Tokyo for our honeymoon. This cooking class was a lovely experience. Yuki is such an amazing host and cook. The food was absolutely delicious. Definitely come with an empty stomach. Highly recommend.
Excellent Katsu Curry Class in Tokyo
OnAir23073499314,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuki was an excellent teacher. She gives you great step by step instructions that are easy to follow and her English is very good. She has a fun personality and makes you feel right at home. I love her thoughtfulness to each detail of the class. I came with friends and we loved every minute! I will definitely be back to take more classes when I return to Japan. Thank you Yuki! 🥰
Delicious, Thoughtful, & Memorable
S1505OVangelak,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful experience at Yuma Washoku Studio with Yuki! The class was clean, organized, and easy to follow, and the katsu curry was absolutely delicious. I loved learning new techniques I can actually use at home. On top of that, the atmosphere was so warm and personable. It made the whole experience feel extra special. Highly recommend!
Fabulous katsu class with the terrific Yuki!
annelburn,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This class totally surpassed our expectations! From the excellent directions on how to find the location to the warm welcome and some refreshments from Yuki, we were off to a great start! Yuki started off with a bit of history around katsu and then explained all the different steps. She is terrific fun, speaks excellent English and kept the whole family busy making the different components of this dish which happens to be my husband’s favourite! Throughout the class Yuki explained about the set up of Japanese kitchens, buying produce, special kitchen tools, etc— loads of helpful tips. Everything is immaculate and super well organised — in no time we were sitting down to a delicious meal we had made! Could not recommend this class more highly!
I had a fantastic day at the cooking class, Yuki is warm and welcoming.
One Eyed Serpent,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic time at class with Yuki and learned how make fantastic curry. She also taught how to make tonkatsu and it was amazing. I learned some secrets to Japanese cooking that I did not know before. Thank you for the class. I would recommend.
Best Japanese cooking class!
rogerlQ4929EW,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful and memorable cooking class with Yuki making tonkatsu curry. She was friendly, kind, patient, and personable. The class is very hands on and you learn to make curry from start to finish. I feel like i can go home and easily recreate the dish. I would high recommend the class!
Great experience, great curry
Y1366WOjessicaa,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful time cooking katsu curry with Yuki, she is a great teacher and speaks english very well. She is also just such a nice person. She told me a lot about Japanese customs and gave tips on where to go. The curry was absolutely delicious and I feel confident to be able to make it at home. It was adjusted to my preferences (pescetarian). Thank you so much Yuki!
The Best Japanese Curry Cooking Class!
534nabielr,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best cooking class! Yuki was so incredible as my teacher. Explained everything, shared her secret recipes, was so thorough, and just as important, very clean! I can’t recommend this experience enough for anyone visiting Tokyo!
Amazing Cooking Class in Toyko!
536taliah,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I are visiting Tokyo and he booked this experience for us, I’m so glad that he did as it was incredible! Yuki is a wonderful host who makes you feel comfortable and guides you through your cooking class with ease. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Japan 🇯🇵🫶
Surprising hidden gem
Q4084TXscottl,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was a bit nervous about appearing to be in a residential area. But I was surprised to discover this wonderful home studio and an amazingly comforting host. The experience was well structured using modern and clever tools and had lots of hand outs and instructions and as I say, the host was very kind. If you had any concerns you shouldn’t, this is very good value teaching you Japanese culture and cuisine in a real and relevant environment.
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