Kobe Home Cooking Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class
Overview
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2 hours 45 minutes
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Experience Japanese home cooking and learn to make ramen and gyoza with a friendly Kobe local host
This class takes place at the host’s Japanese-style apartment in Kobe
Make a soy sauce-based ramen with toppings and fry crispy gyoza filled with vegetables, pork and meat
Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch with your host and take home a cute set of chopsticks as a souvenir
A vegetarian option is available! Replace meat with flavorful vegetables (please inquire upon booking)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The activity will be taken place at host's apartment which is 5min walk from the station. When you arrive the venue, you will experience the daily life of a local Japanese mom in a peaceful Kobe neighborhood—where a compact kitchen is transformed into a hub of culinary creativity for the family—is truly the essence of travel. In this class, under the guidance of an instructor, participants learn about ingredients and cooking methods while actually cooking together. We will make Ramen in soy sauce based soup with pork toppings and Gyoza with homemade wrap and pork/beef and vegetables fillings inside. The instructor is a local who grew up eating Japanese home cooking every day. She is a certified dietary education instructor and has over 5 years of experience teaching cooking classes at home and at school. Please tell us on booking if you have any food allergies or restrictions. We will try our best to accommodate.Shared class and Private class are available. If you wish a private class, please contact us directly for booking. (Accompanying children under 6years old, please book a private class.)
Sample Menu
main
Ramen & Gyoza
A classic and comforting combination, a steamy bowl of ramen served alongside a dish of crispy gyoza is a staple of Japanese cuisine.
What‘s Included
Lunch
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Kobe Home Cooking Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended cooking course
teresapF8828XI,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class was an absolute highlight of our stay in Japan. The hostess is very friendly, likeable and does her job with enthusiasm. She showed us how to prepare Gyoza (also the dough) and ramen and what to pay special attention to. Good quality was taken care of in the ingredients and the result was just top. Certainly one of the best things we ate in Japan and made it ourselves. The hostess explained everything to us and also told us exciting things about Japan and about her life. Highly recommended if you are looking for an authentic, fun cooking class.
A great family experience
Alexandra M,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the cooking class with my parents, who were visiting us in Japan. It was a great experience and mum recently mentioned how it was one of her favourite activities from their visit. Ayumi is such a great teacher and the recipes she uses are really simple and easy to follow and ones I’d feel confident to cook on my own, after the class. I learnt a lot of tips and useful information.
Fun and delicious. A delightful cooking lesson with hands-on learning.
CDB12201950,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Instructor was friendly and very well organized. She welcomed questions about the cooking and demonstrated techniques that we practiced. She also told us something of her life as well. The skills she taught will forever improve our goyza making. We were inspired by her ramen recipe as well. The food we cooked and ate was delicious.
A Japanese cooking must!
481marileee,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you love to cook this in home Japanese experience is a must! I had so much fun with Ayumi. She is a great teacher and cook. When I returned home I was able to jump in and share authentic Gyoza and Ramen with my husband and friends. Thank you Ayumi for a most memorable day!
I Can Now Cook Ramen
Jeffrey,May 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience. She made the complicated simple. I believe that I will be able to make it at home.
Amazing Experience
U9832KWelizabethw,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this for my mom and brother. Neither of them know much about Japan or cooking Japanese food, but they both had an amazing time! Ayumi was wonderful and made their experience really special!
From ¥8,800
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