Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Experience in a Home with a Chef + Matcha (Vegetarian Option Available)
What Guests Love
- Warm, friendly, patient hosts
- Hands‑on ramen, gyoza, matcha making
- Authentic Japanese cooking tips and culture
- Memorable highlight with recipes to take home
Guests say the host team creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere, patiently guiding participants through every step. They appreciate the hands‑on experience of preparing miso ramen, gyoza, and a traditional matcha ceremony, with clear English explanations and helpful interpreters. The class blends authentic Japanese culinary techniques with cultural insights, leaving guests with useful recipes and new cooking skills. Many describe it as a memorable highlight of their trip, even celebrating special occasions.
What to Expect
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Japan with this hands-on cooking class just a 2-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. Held in a welcoming, intimate setting, this experience is perfect for travelers and food lovers looking to learn authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of Tokyo.
Guided by an experienced Japanese chef, you’ll prepare essential dishes completely from scratch. Start by making traditional dashi, the foundation of Japanese cooking, then craft a comforting bowl of ramen and fold delicious gyoza packed with flavor. With a maximum of four participants, you’ll receive personalized instruction and plenty of opportunities to refine your technique.
To complete the experience, brew your own matcha and enjoy it alongside seasonal Japanese sweets—a relaxing and cultural finish to a memorable culinary journey.
Menu
Miso Ramen
- Make your own authentic miso ramen from scratch.
- Learn how to make the rich ramen soup by combining freshly made dashi with a special miso sauce. Cook the noodles and finish your bowl with chashu pork, a soft-boiled egg, and fresh vegetables.
Handmade Gyoza
- Make delicious Japanese gyoza from scratch with a flavorful homemade filling.
- Learn how to prepare the filling, wrap the gyoza, and pan-fry them until crispy and golden on the outside and juicy inside.
Freshly Made Dashi
- Learn how to make dashi, the essential foundation of Japanese cuisine.
- Discover the simple techniques behind its deep umami flavor and taste the freshly made dashi during the class.
Matcha & Seasonal Japanese Sweets
- Finish your cooking experience with a relaxing matcha experience.
- Learn how to whisk your own matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen), then enjoy it with seasonal Japanese wagashi.
Note:
- A vegetarian option is available with advance notice.
- Please let us know your dietary requirements when booking.
Schedule
Meet at Zoshigaya Station
- Meet at the designated meeting point at Zoshigaya Station (Fukutoshin Line)
Welcome & Introduction
- Meet your professional Japanese chef
- Get a brief introduction to the cooking experience
Make & Taste Fresh Dashi
- Learn how to make dashi, the essential base of Japanese cuisine
- Taste the freshly made dashi and discover its rich umami flavor
Make Handmade Gyoza
- Prepare the gyoza filling and learn how to wrap them
- Discover simple techniques for making crispy, juicy gyoza
Make Your Own Miso Ramen
- Combine fresh dashi with special miso sauce to create your ramen soup
- Cook the noodles and finish your ramen with delicious toppings
Enjoy Your Homemade Meal
- Enjoy the ramen and gyoza you made yourself
- Relax and savor your homemade Japanese meal
Whisk Your Own Matcha & Enjoy Wagashi
- Whisk your own matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen)
- Enjoy it with seasonal Japanese wagashi
- Relax and experience a peaceful side of Japanese culture
Session Ends – Approximately 90–120 Minutes
- Take home the recipes and skills you learned during the experience
- The exact finishing time may vary depending on the pace of the class
Getting There
This activity includes a free pick-up to the location.
Meeting Point
Meet your host in front of the wooden bench located at the B1 floor plaza of the Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center. The center is directly connected to Exit 2 of Zoshigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.
Address: 3-1-7 Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
How to Get There:
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Take the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and get off at Zoshigaya Station (Exit 2).
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Go up the escalator and stairs.
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You will find a wooden bench in the B1 floor plaza — we will be waiting for you there.
If you are arriving via a train line other than the Fukutoshin Line, please let us know in advance so we can assist with directions. We offer a free pick-up service from the nearest station.
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Pickup Option
We offer a pickup service from Zoshigaya Station, the nearest station to the class location. On the day of the class, our staff will meet you at the designated meeting point and guide you to the class venue, so even first-time visitors can join with confidence. The class venue is located approximately a 2-minute walk from Zoshigaya Station. Please note that the pickup service is available only from Zoshigaya Station. Details regarding the meeting point and pickup time will be provided in advance.
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Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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