Private Tour
Learn to Make Home Style Tempura Udon and Gyoza
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Embark on a culinary escapade in Tokyo and become a tempura udon and gyoza maestro! Perfect for adventurous foodies, you'll meet your delightful host, Emi, a local with an insatiable passion for Japanese cuisine. You'll knead udon dough, whip up a savory dashi broth, fry crispy tempura, and craft mouthwatering gyoza with your choice of fillings. This hands-on experience not only teaches you new culinary skills but also immerses you in the rich traditions and flavors of Japan. After savoring your homemade feast, you'll take home an English recipe booklet to recreate these iconic dishes, making sure the magic of Tokyo's food scene stays with you.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regrettably, a single male participate cannot take part on their own
For groups of 3 or more, classes will be held in the cooking studio, so booking 2-3 months in advance is highly recommended to ensure availability
This activity is able to accommodate the following dietary requirements: Vegetarian and Pescetarian. Please inform us in advance of your dietary restrictions
Please specify your gyoza-filling preference at the time of booking: A) Minced pork B) Minced pork and shrimp C) Vegetables only
Please note the legal drinking age in Japan is 20~
For seamless communication with the host, please provide a WhatsApp registered number when booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Udon, tempura, and gyoza are a match made in culinary heaven—and you’ll learn to make them all in this hands-on cooking class in Tokyo! Guided by Emi, a passionate local cook, you’ll start your adventure at a cozy studio near the station. After meeting your host, you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive into making everything from scratch: hand-kneading udon noodles, preparing dashi, frying crispy tempura, and folding gyoza with your preferred filling—minced pork, shrimp, or vegetables. Once everything is ready, sit down to enjoy your handmade meal together. You’ll also receive a recipe booklet in English so you can recreate the dishes at home. During the busy spring and autumn seasons, the studio tends to fill up quickly—so groups of three or more are encouraged to book early. Please specify your gyoza-filling preference at the time of booking: A) Minced pork B) Minced pork and shrimp C) Vegetables only.
What‘s Included
Barley tea
Udon with tempura and gyoza meal
English recipe booklet
All ingredients and tools
Transportation to/from the location
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Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best cooking class
Melissa G,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Whenever we travel, my partner and I always book a cooking class. We’ve been to many but this was easily the best one. Emi, the host, is so kind, open, and a great teacher. We learned so much not only about the cooking, but Japan and the culture. She gave us many recommendations for our trip. The food was delicious and the setting was cozy and intimate. I honestly do not think there is a better cooking class to choose than this one. The location may seem far, but it’s extremely easy to get here with public transportation, and being able to see a more quiet and residential side of Tokyo was great to see. This experience was absolutely amazing and we would highly recommend it to anybody!
Very nice experience
mirkoh720,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really good time. The class isn’t too complicated and what we prepared was really good. It is easy to make it again at home since the host explains everything very well. She was really nice and invested into teaching us how to make the meals. We also had a really good time with her and great conversation. Thank you very much
We highly recommend...
Donna C,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We highly recommend booking a cooking session with Emi if you’d like to learn more about Japanese cuisine!! My daughter (who is training to be a chef) and I enjoyed a lovely evening making a delicious meal and learning so much from Emi…. from specific culinary techniques and recipes to what life is like in Japan. She is so friendly and knowledgeable that we will certainly book another class with her when we visit again. Cooking with Emi and exploring her neighbourhood in Tokyo was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!!
Have fun cooking with Emi
Riccardo Z,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely unmissable experience! Nice and funny cooking class, with super friendly conversation with Emi! Super-tasty gyoza and deliciuos udon with tempura!
Wonderful Cooking Experience
Elizabeth B,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Emi is a fantastic instructor. From the start of the class, she clearly demonstrated what to do, talked through why we needed to take each step (the 'this is what you're looking for' in a recipe, for example why you want the vegetables cut in a particular way), and overall made it an absolutely wonderful experience. All three dishes we made were delicious and unique, so getting to learn the techniques of how to make each one was wonderful. I'm strictly vegetarian and she worked with me to make everything appropriate for my diet (and it was all delicious!). We came away feeling comfortably full and with a wonderful memory. We look forward to making the dishes again now that we know how. If you want a wonderful addition to your trip where you can actually learn about the food (and Emi was wonderful to talk to so you can ask questions about food, cooking, and Japanese culture) then I highly recommend taking this class!
The Perfect Souvenir
Amanda V,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Emi is an amazing host; very kind and personable. They food we learned to cook was absolutely delicious and we are very excited to take what we learned from her and cook for our family back home.
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