US$ 109 per person

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Persons

Total US$ 109

✓ All taxes and fees included

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

Nagoya Taiwan Mazesoba (Local Favorite Ramen) and Crispy Gyoza Cooking Experience

US$ 109 per person

5.00 3 reviews

Starting times

9:30am • 5:30pm

Duration

2.5 hours

Group Size

2–4 guests

Language

English, Japanese

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

What Guests Love

Passionate, English‑speaking instructor
Deep, hands‑on culinary experience
Fun, memorable evening

Based on recent verified reviews

Guests say the instructor’s clear English and evident passion created a deep, hands‑on culinary experience that felt more like a discovery than a routine class. Participants appreciated the thorough preparation and fun atmosphere, describing the evening as memorable and highly recommendable. The class stood out for its engaging approach and authentic focus on the featured dishes, leaving guests eager to revisit the flavors in future.

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What to Expect

In this fun and hands-on Nagoya cooking class, you’ll learn how to make Taiwan Mazesoba, one of Nagoya’s most famous local ramen dishes, together with crispy Japanese gyoza in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The experience takes place in a comfortable cooking studio in Nagoya, conveniently located near public transportation and just a short walk from the nearest station. Please arrive at the designated studio before the scheduled start time.

After meeting at the kitchen studio, we’ll begin the cooking session together. First, you’ll prepare ingredients and learn how to make the flavorful minced meat topping that gives Taiwan Mazesoba its rich and addictive taste. Unlike traditional ramen, Taiwan Mazesoba is served without broth and mixed with savory toppings, fresh ingredients, and egg yolk for bold flavor. Despite its name, this dish is actually a Nagoya-born local specialty, and you’ll hear the fun story behind why it is called “Taiwan.”

Next, you’ll make crispy gyoza using a homemade filling recipe while learning folding techniques and cooking tips to achieve the perfect crispy texture. This class is beginner-friendly, so no cooking experience is needed.

After cooking, sit down and enjoy the delicious dishes you created yourself. You’ll also receive recipe access via QR code so you can recreate the meal at home after your trip to Japan.

What makes this experience memorable is the chance to discover authentic Nagoya food culture through a local cooking experience while enjoying meaningful conversations about travel, Japan, and food in a welcoming atmosphere.

Please note that vegetarian options and allergy accommodations are not available.

Meet Your Host

Chinatsu

I’m Chinatsu, a cooking instructor based in Nagoya, sharing Japanese—especially local—food culture with people from around the world. After living abroad for over 10 years, I discovered how food connects people across cultures. Cooking classes helped me overcome language barriers, build relationships, and feel at home in unfamiliar places. Inspired by these experiences, I now offer classes where you can explore Nagoya’s unique dishes and Japanese cuisine. Whether you are visiting or living in Japan, I hope cooking will deepen your connection to the culture and create lasting memories you can share with family and friends.

Make and enjoy Nagoya’s beloved local ramen, Taiwan Mazesoba, and crispy gyoza
Create your flavorful bowl topped with rich minced meat and colorful toppings
Learn how to fold beautiful gyoza and cook them perfectly crispy
Experience Japanese food culture in a relaxed class
Take home cooking skills and special memories

Schedule

Meet at the kitchen studio.
Start of the cooking session with the instructor.
Enjoy the dishes you created.
End of experience.

Meeting Point

Please arrive at the designated cooking studio before the scheduled start time. The studio is conveniently located near the following stations: Shin-sakae-machi Station (Subway Higashiyama Line) Cooking studio is just a 5-minute walk from Shin-sakae-machi station. Travel times from Nagoya Station: Approximately 7 minutes to Shin-sakae-machi Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

Included Highlights

Crispy gyoza making

Hands-on cooking experience

Local ramen dish secrets

Make authentic Taiwan Mazesoba

Small Group Class for a Personalized Experience

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.

Free Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.

Guest Reviews

5 /5

5.00

Based on 3 verified reviews

Suz • Couple

Jun 2026

Fantastic Nagoya Cooking Experience!

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Nagoya. The instructor was friendly, patient, and made the class easy to follow, even for beginners. We learned how to make authentic Taiwan Mazesoba and crispy gyoza from scratch while also discovering the interesting history behind the dish. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and it was great to chat about Japanese food and culture throughout the session. Best of all, the meal we prepared was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and authentic cooking class in Nagoya!

Peter • Family

Jun 2026

What a great experience!

There are cooking classes where you say that was ok and let’s make a tick in in the box. This cooking class was different: it was a real culinary and truly deep experience, Chinatsu as cooking sensei makes the difference. She speaks English very well, has prepared everything and has true passion for the food. So the cooking class evolved into a culinary discovery and was fun. That‘s what we were looking for,. Big applause!

Dancan • Family

Jun 2026

We would give this class even more stars if we could!

Highly recommend- thank you so much for a wonderful evening! <3