Japan · COOKING CLASSES IN TOKYO
The good ones book out weeks ahead and the best of them faster than that. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and where they differ.
Make ramen and gyoza in YUCa’s Tokyo home kitchen, visit a local supermarket, and learn practical Japanese cooking skills in a small class.
“Amazing experience for singles, couples, and families alike! All ages will have a blast at YUCa’s cooking class!”
Make your own ramen in Shinjuku for $29. Learn the food’s story, boil noodles, choose toppings, and enjoy a one-hour guided class.
“Definitely recommend for anyone visiting Tokyo as it's a fun experience and reasonably priced. And the ramen is delicious!”
Learn sushi, ramen, and sake in a friendly Tokyo class of eight, with hands-on instruction, quality ingredients, and a scenic Tsukishima setting.
“An excellent experience. We’ve never done anything like this before but our hosts made us feel immediately at ease. Informative and laid back - they took us from being sous-chefs to sushi masters within a couple of hours. The ramen was less hands on though more customisable - both tasted great. Some good sake choices too.”
Cook Wagyu and seven Japanese dishes in a friendly Tokyo studio, with English instruction, recipes, fresh ingredients, and a full meal.
“it was really nice learning how to make some Japanese dishes, and of course eating it all at the end. from start to finish was a great experience.”
Shop a Tokyo supermarket, learn Japanese cooking techniques, make sushi and miso soup, then enjoy a four-course meal with sake.
“I loved that the experience started with a trip to the supermarket. April was the best cooking teacher and guide. She is very knowledgeable and encouraged us every step of our cooking journey. It was also fun to have beer and sake tasting during our cooking lesson. The cooking studio is very spacious. And well set up.”
Learn to make Wagyu beef and seven Japanese dishes in a friendly Tokyo class with English-speaking instructors, recipes, sake, and green tea.
“Being able to create a gourmet meal and then dining on it! The small class size, and two instructor’s was an excellent ratio.”
Cook Japanese home dishes with Yuki in Yanaka, Tokyo. Learn local techniques, enjoy a generous meal, and explore Yanaka Ginza afterward.
“Yuki is an awesome host and teacher. She made us all feel comfortable and welcome. Her English is excellent! She provides everything needed to prepare a wonderful meal to enjoy. We made Oyakodon and Nikujaga, both delicious. All iRead more”
Learn maki, temari, and nigiri sushi in Tokyo with English-speaking chefs, fresh seafood, photos, and optional sake in a small group.
“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 three Japanese home dishes with Tokyo local Emi, share sake and tea, and take home recipes from this intimate private class.
“It was an amazing experience. Learning the methods to cooking our particular dish along with learning the etiquette of having dinner in that particular setting is something that we honestly loved. Truly I recommend this cooking class. It’s something that you can look back at and be thankful for. Emi was also so patient with us as we were struggling to wrap the gyoza. We really appreciated that!”
Make a kawaii character bento in Tokyo with English-speaking instructors, dietary options, photos, and a tasty lunch to enjoy or take home.
“Kenji and his team did such an amazing job teaching us how to put together super fun and cute bento lunches! He also taught us some about the history of bento, which was a fun and unexpected touch. Additionally, our family has some reaRead more”
Learn to make ramen, fresh noodles, seasoned eggs, and gyoza in a small Tokyo class with chef Yoshi and host Amo.
“We made dumplings and ramen. We made fresh noodles and learned about the broth process. Make sure you come to the class hungry as there is a lot of food!”
Make Jiro-style ramen from scratch, shop for Japanese ingredients, and explore Akihabara on this hands-on Tokyo cooking class.
“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”
Learn Japanese home cooking, stroll Todoroki Valley, and share a small-group meal in Tomoko’s Tokyo home for $110.99.
“This was easily our favorite meal in Japan. Tomokita is an amazing chef & teacher. She even accommodated a vegetarian option last minute for myself, and traditional ramen & gyoza for my partner. We had so much fun with her & really enjoyed her homemade plum wine as well. I'm looking forward to returning to Tokyo to take another class with her in the future!”
Learn shoyu ramen and crispy gyoza in a small Tokyo class with Masa and Junko, recipes included, hands-on cooking, and a delicious meal.
“5 stars. Highly recommend. They are very friendly and the food was amazing. We did the ramen and gyoza class.”
Learn seasonal Japanese cooking in Chef Sato’s Shinjuku apartment, then add a local walk, with practical tips on menus, timing, and value.
“It was very pleasant! Sotaru was quick to reply on messages before my class. Very cheerfull on the chat. When we met him, he seemed a bit shy. When we finally got to his place, he told me where his passion for cooking comes from and during class it really showed! He was explaining the cooking process with a smile and was encouraging us all to participate. We’ve made a salad, stuffed fishcake, miso soup and teriyaki chicken with rice..all within 1,5 hour! And to make things even better, Satoru showed us how to present al dishes in a nice way.”
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