Tokyo Small-Group Ramen, Gyoza & Matcha Class with a Pro Chef　　　　

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours

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-Experience Traditional Japanese Cuisine: Learn a range of techniques from making authentic dashi to crafting rich miso ramen and juicy gyoza.

-Enjoy Matcha Experience: Prepare your own matcha and savor it with seasonal Japanese sweets, immersing yourself in Japanese tea culture.

- Small Group Lessons: Receive personalized instruction from an experienced chef who caters to each participant's pace.

- Explore and Cook: Conveniently located with easy access from Shibuya and Shinjuku, and enjoy the vibrant area of Ikebukuro after your class.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deeply experience Japanese cuisine and culture!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

We cannot accommodate dietary restrictions such as halal, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Join us for a small-group cooking class in Ikebukuro, Tokyo! Our experienced chef will guide you at your own pace, making the lesson fun and engaging. You’ll receive easy-to-follow recipes to recreate ramen and gyoza at home. A friendly English-speaking guide will clearly explain ingredients and techniques, making it simple to learn Japanese cooking skills. Plus, you’ll get to make matcha green tea and enjoy it with delicious Japanese sweets. We look forward to having you with us! 【Location and Access】 The classroom is located in Zoshigaya, which is just one train ride away from Shibuya on the Fukutoshin Line. Along the way, you'll pass by Meiji Shrine and Shinjuku. The nearest station, Ikebukuro, offers shopping areas with Animate, Pokémon Center, and electronic stores. Additionally, near the classroom is the beautiful Kishimo Shrine, adorned with red torii gates, which is perfect for a stroll after your lesson.

Sample Menu

starter

Dashi How to make dashi（broth) and taste it

Learn to make dashi, a key Japanese broth that adds deep umami and flavor to dishes.

main

Miso Ramen

Make a rich miso ramen with homemade, flavor chashu, boiled eggs toppings to enhance the experience.

main

Gyoza

Make juicy, handmade gyoza with savory filling in thin dough and enjoy the crispy exterior.

dessert

Matcha & Japanese sweets set

Discover the art of matcha and experience the elegance of the tea ceremony, making matcha with seasonal Japanese sweets.

What‘s Included

We also provide aprons

As a thank you to everyone participating, we’ll give away the photos

Take-home recipes

Miso ramen & Gyoza, and Matcha tea & Japanese sweets.

On the day of the class, you can enjoy the following drinks for an additional 500 yen each, payable in cash: - Sake: Hakkaisan (180ml) - Beer: Kirin Ichiban Shibori (350ml)

Private transportation

Soda/Pop

Please be aware that we do not offer vegetarian or halal menu options.

Options

Ramen & Gyoza Home Cooking Class(Ikebukuro)

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Cooking in Tokyo
ruth e,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We are grandparents traveling with our 19 year old foodie grandson. We all enjoyed this experience. The results were delicious. Our questions were answered. Time respected.
Fun and delicious cooking experience
Global664917,,Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super fun experience learning how to make ramen and gyoza. We were all surprised how good our gyoza looked and tasted. Our private class was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend!!!
Cooking class
K4276YPkurts,,Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful food. Good instruction. Great experience. It was enjoyable to make the gyoza and understand the process of ramen.
Wonderful Japanese Cooking Experience
carieannet2023,,Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Want a authentic Japanese cooking experience? Look no further. This Ramen and Gyoza cooking class is not only informative, it is a fun family activity. We learned how to make a very flavorful Miso ramen broth from scratch. It was interesting to see how to mix different miso to inhance the flavor. We also learned the proper technique to fold gyoza. I can tell you, it was an amusing part of the class as our first attempts of making gyoza was laughable. Edible, but nonetheless, hilarious. We are used to eating gyoza at restaurants in Oahu but never made it ourselves. Now we can! Lunch was delicious and our instructors were very knowledgeable and kind. Chef Kazu also instructed us on how to make matcha tea. It was my first time making matcha tea with a whisk. He pared our matcha tea with yummy manju. The sweetness of the manju is a perfect balance with the taste of the matcha. Many thanks to the gracious owner Shun, knowledgeable Chef Kazu, and sweet interpreter Hitomi. Many blessings to all of you and we will carry our wonderful time together in our hearts.
Authentic and Special
Go25453434463,,Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow! Great experience. We cooked in a traditional Japanese home. So special and intimate. We learned a great deal from the chef and his interpreter. Would recommend to anyone who wants the authentic experience.
Great experience
jennifermJ233AN,,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The chef was amazing. The interpreter was great. The chef did a great job teaching us and the food was delicious. Definitely a must do when visiting Tokyo.
Amazing lesson
435baileem,,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really good food! Good teacher, and slow steps to follow. Really recommend this for family’s that want to know how to make good food!!
Wonderful experience
V6961RQbradleym,,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thought this was a lot of fun. And the instruction was very good. The food is delicious and we had a good time. We would recommend this.
Great and cozy place to learn how to make gyoza
shirelbar80,,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The chef and interpreters were very nice and accommodating. They explained and demonstrated the techniques well and we received recipes in English as well.
Amazing Gyoza & Ramen Cooking Class Experience!
Precept9,,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a fantastic time at this cooking class! From the moment we arrived, the instructors made us feel welcome and comfortable. They guided us step by step through making delicious gyoza and miso ramen, and even taught us how to prepare matcha tea the proper way. Every step was translated into english and at the end they also handed out the recipe. We not only enjoyed the meals we created but left with skills we can now use at home. This class was a highlight of our trip, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a personal, unique and tasty experience!