Japan · JAPANESE COOKING CLASSES
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Come home able to make it. These 15 classes are the ones that teach rather than demonstrate: ramen from the broth up, sushi that holds together, gyoza pleated properly. Prices, class sizes, and how much you eat at the end, which is usually more than you expect.
Make sushi rolls and nigiri in Asakusa near Senso-ji. Small English class, hands-on steps, then eat lunch you made in 1h40.
“We had a wonderful experience. it was such a fun experience and easy to follow. The host gave us a lot of information about the sushi making process and history. We would highly recommend this activity”
Learn maki rolls and nigiri in Asakusa, quiz your way through sushi history, then eat your creations with English guides near Skytree.
“very good instructor, highly recommending if you come to tokyo”
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory Kyoto, customize broth and toppings, and eat your own lunch. Halal, vegetarian, and vegan options.
“WOW-we had the best education and experience ever learning how to make the best ramen from scratch. My family and I enjoyed every part of it and the staff was so very friendly and supportive as well. If you have any interest in learning Read more”
Make nigiri sushi in Tokyo while wearing a happi coat. Learn tuna and salmon technique, then eat what you make in 90 minutes.
“We got delayed in Tokyo between other flights and decided to do something for the one day we were there. We couldn’t have picked a better thing to do. It was very informative and we learnt a lot. Emmy and the team were so much fun. A great value for money activity. When we left we wandered through the temple and markets. What a great way to spend the day!”
Learn to make Osaka roll sushi and nigiri in an English-led class near Dotonbori, with all ingredients and a meal included.
“Fuko was an absolutely amazing instructor. She provided a brief extensive history of sushi and was very knowledgeable and patient with the students. I am very thankful to have her as my instructor for this class. This was a first time for my son and I to take a cooking class together. I think we were fortunate enough to have gotten the perfect instructor. I highly recommend anyone who enjoys sushi or want to impress people to take this class. They will not regret the experience. She also provided humor which kept everyone engaged.”
Hands-on sushi making in Tsukiji with a pro chef. You visit market stalls, learn knives, craft 5 nigiri and 1 roll, and eat lunch.
“It was fun and informative. Ingredients were fresh and it all tasted great. Would definately recommend!”
Learn ramen and gyoza in Tokyo with YUCa, including a home-cooking lesson and small-group meal. Optional supermarket stop available.
“There were 2 reasons I booked this tour: 1. The super market tour 2. Cooking with Yuki-san The reason I am giving 2 stars is because there was no supermarket tour. I chose this experience over others because this was advertised as part of the experience. I was disappointed that we did not ever visit a supermarket. For my own education, supermarket tours are helpful in gaining some independence in understanding what to buy when cooking foods, especially foreign foods. Oh well. 2. As other reviews stated, Yuki-san is wonderful. The cooking class in general was informative and the food was amazing. I was appreciative of being invited into her…”
Outer Tsukiji market walk and a pro chef sushi class, where you make nigiri and a roll, then eat your creations for lunch.
“Amazing experience. We saw and learned about all the fun snacks Japan has to offer and the amazing ingredients. After the market tour we went to a top room of a restaurant and learned from a master sushi chef. The class was offered in. It’s Japanese and English so there was no problem. The sushi was amazing. We watched as the chef cut the fish perfectly in front of us and then we were provided the ingredients (fresh) and shown how to make various rolls and types of sushi, etc. Then we ate it!:)”
Learn sushi basics in Kyoto Kawaramachi, make nigiri and rolls, eat your creations, and get gifts with English-speaking guidance.
“We had an amazing time with Kioko and Rio at the Sushi master class! We made our own sushi and ate it after the class. Very tasty and good lunch portion!”
Kyoto ramen factory class: fold noodles from flour, mix miso, salt, soy sauces, then take a souvenir and email recipe home.
“My daughter & I learned to make ramen at the Ramen Factory. It was such a fun experience! Our instructor was Fuku & Haruka. Both were amazing & made it such a great experience. The ramen was delicious. We also learned a new skill! Highly recommend!”
Learn nigiri and maki in Tokyo’s Tsukiji area. Watch fish prep, use real tools, and eat what you make with a pro chef.
“The class was super fun! Ike was wonderful and made everything so easy to understand. All the sushi was awesome!”
Learn Kyoto ramen broth, gyoza wrapping, and onigiri shaping in a hands-on 90-minute class with English guidance and recipes.
“the team were so w arm and friendly, the food was delicious and it was a small group, we loved it”
Small-group sushi making in Kyoto with Kana at Atelier SUSHI311. Learn nigiri and maki in 90 minutes, then eat your creations.
“Absolutely amazing! Kana was a gem and made learning how to make sushi look easy. It was absolutely delicious and hubby was converted! (He wasn’t particularly into sushi because of the raw fish, but everything was very fresh and tasty.) Read more”
Make 12 nigiri and gunkan in Osaka’s Dōtonbori. A hands-on 1.5-hour sushi class with English guidance and vegetarian and halal options.
“We had an amazing time at Sushi Making Experience Namba with our wonderful instructors Mika and Kosei! The class was informative and educational but also so fun and relaxed. Kosei and Mika were fabulous instructors - explained everything clearly and were so personable. Must do in Osaka, we highly recommend it!”
Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with an English guide, taste seafood, then make sushi and tamagoyaki at ABC Cooking Studio for lunch.
“We did this on Christmas night. It was so funny! The wrestlers are such personalities. We were with our adult kids but there were younger kids in the room. Everyone was laughing. The food was great!”
