Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Experience in a Home with a Chef + Matcha (Vegetarian Option Available)
O que os hóspedes adoram nesta aula
- Warm, friendly, patient hosts
- Hands‑on ramen, gyoza, matcha making
- Authentic Japanese cooking tips and culture
- Memorable highlight with recipes to take home
Sobre
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
A bowl of rich miso soup with chewy noodles.
Topped with soft-boiled egg, vegetables, and chashu pork, for an authentic Japanese taste.
- Handmade Gyoza
Thin-skinned dumplings filled with a juicy handmade filling, pan-fried to perfection.
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, a perfect complement to ramen.
- Dashi
Learn to make dashi, the foundation of Japanese cuisine, from scratch.
Follow the step-by-step process and taste the freshly made, fragrant broth on the spot, experiencing the essence of Japanese umami.
- Matcha and Japanese Sweets
Finish the experience with a traditional matcha tea ceremony.
Enjoy carefully prepared matcha alongside seasonal Japanese sweets (wagashi), and immerse yourself in the culture and tranquility of Japan.
Note:
Vegetarian option available for one guest per group. Please inform us in advance when booking
Cronograma
Morning Session:
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10:50 AM – Pick-up Service
- Optional pick-up at Zoshigaya Station
- 2-minute walk to the classroom (Ikebukuro Station is 15–20 minutes on foot)
11:00 AM – Instructor Introduction & Lesson Overview
- Meet your chef instructor
- Explanation of today’s lesson and recipe
11:15 AM – Learn & Taste Dashi
- Learn how to make dashi, the key stock for ramen
- Experience the aroma and flavor of freshly made dashi
11:20 AM – Prepare Gyoza Fillings
- Make the gyoza filling and learn cooking techniques
- Learn how to wrap gyoza and unique tips for perfect results
11:50 AM – Make Your Own Ramen
- Mix dashi with the secret miso sauce to make the soup
- Boil noodles in a special strainer
- Arrange toppings to complete your ramen
12:20 PM – Tasting Time
- Enjoy the ramen and gyoza you made yourself
12:45 PM – Matcha Experience
- Brew your own matcha tea
- Enjoy with seasonal Japanese sweets
- Relax and enjoy a moment of Japanese culture
1:00 PM – Lesson Ends
Afternoon Session
2:50 PM – Pick-up Service
- Optional pick-up at Zoshigaya Station
- 3-minute walk to the classroom (Ikebukuro Station is 15–20 minutes on foot)
3:00 PM – Instructor Introduction & Lesson Overview
- Meet your chef instructor
- Explanation of today’s lesson and recipe
3:15 PM – Learn & Taste Dashi
- Learn how to make dashi, the essential ramen stock
- Taste the freshly made aromatic dashi
3:20 PM – Prepare Gyoza Fillings
- Make the gyoza filling and learn wrapping and cooking techniques
3:50 PM – Make Your Own Ramen
- Combine dashi and the secret miso sauce for the soup
- Boil noodles in a special strainer and arrange toppings
4:20 PM – Tasting Time
- Enjoy the ramen and gyoza you made yourself
4:45 PM – Matcha Experience
- Brew your own matcha tea
- Enjoy with seasonal Japanese sweets
- Relax and enjoy a cultural moment
5:00 PM – Lesson Ends
Destaques Incluídos
Informação Adicional
Opção de Serviço de Tranfer
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.
Confirmação
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Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
Avaliações de hóspedes
Localização
Esta atividade inclui transporte gratuito para o local.
Ponto de Encontro
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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