Kyoto · KYOTO COOKING CLASSES
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Come home able to make it. Below are Kyoto’s best cooking classes ranked: ramen pulled from scratch, sushi that holds together, gyoza pleated properly, with prices, class sizes, and how much you will eat by the end (plenty; keep lunch light).
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory Kyoto, customize broth and toppings, then eat your homemade lunch included.
“This class was so fun and informative! Mahiro was really knowledgeable and engaging and taught us how to make an awesome ramen bowl! This will absolutely be a highlight of our trip!!”
Learn Kyoto sushi with an English-speaking class: make nigiri and rolls, enjoy your meal, and get gifts and optional sake. 90 minutes.
“I had a great time learning about the history of sushi and how to make several different types. You learn little tips and tricks to help as well as the specific details for types of sushi. Come hungry since you eat what you make! They also have different sakes and you can do a flight/sampler for those which is fun as well. It’s a little tricky to find the location, but it’s up the stairs next to the sketchers store on the second floor and definitely worth finding.”
Make noodles from scratch and customize ramen with miso, salt, and soy sauces, plus souvenirs and a home recipe, near Demachiyanagi.
“This was a very smooth and fun activity here in Kyoto. Our sensei was funny, easy going and helpful. Our family said it was the best part of their day!”
Learn Kyoto-style ramen broth, gyoza wrapping, and onigiri shaping in a small 90-minute class. Recipes, food, and English guidance included.
“A perfect way to learn about japanese cooking, alone or with friends, family. The teachers were amazing, patients and funny. Thank you a lot for this class!”
A small-group sushi class in Kyoto with Kana. Learn nigiri and maki basics, eat what you make, and leave with take-home tools.
“Everything - from start to finish - was AMAZING!!! Our sensei (teacher) - Kana - shared her knowledge of Kyoto and sushi-making with us so we could become better (?) sushi-makers. The sushi we made was delicious and definitely filling!! LOVED THE ASSORTMENT and DIFFERENT STYLES TOO!!! Definitely gonna try to dc this at home! Doomo areigato, Kana and hubby!! CONGRATS”
Kyoto washoku bento class near Saiin: cook sushi rolls, tempura, dashi, tofu salad and dashimaki with an English chef.
“A wonderful cooking class. We had a great time and learnt a lot. We particularly enjoyed Ai’s explanation of the history of Bento and how Bento and the different elements are cooked and eaten in Japanese homes today. And we were very proud of what we managed to produce!”
Kyoto cooking class where you make ramen, gyoza, and fried rice from scratch with pro chefs, plus beer or sake and take-home recipes.
“Great hands on fun. Was delicious with lots to eat. All the hosts were friendly and looked after all your needs”
Kyoto afternoon izakaya cooking class at Cooking Sun. Cook home dishes, eat what you make, and take recipes home.
“A completely brilliant afternoon of making local Japanese food which we could easily make again at home. Wonderful instruction, friendly staff and we loved the food we made. A really great experience. Thank you for helping to make Japanese food accessible. Delicious.”
Hands-on izakaya cooking in Kyoto: learn dashi and seasoning, make 5–6 dishes, eat your dinner, and take home recipes with an English chef.
“I had a wonderful time learning how to cook various Japanese dishes. The food was delicious. The hosts were kind and delightful. However, they offered us a glass of sake with our meal and I assumed it was already included with what we paid for, but at the end she unexpectedly said we owed 600 yen per glass. I don’t mind paying for it but I feel like they should have said the cost when offering it.”
Learn Kyoto gyoza from scratch in a townhouse, fold perfect dumplings, cook on a pro machine, then try optional samurai armor photos.
“The most amazing gyoza cooking experience!! I was the only person for the 6:00 pm class, so I had a private cooking class which was incredible! I got to learn so much history about the gyoza, and Kyoto, and I got to keep my apron and headband. I know the price is high, but it’s definitely worth it.”
Kyoto bento box cooking class: make miso soup, tempura, egg rolls and sushi, then eat your lunch and take recipes home.
“This class was one of our favourite activities during our trip to Japan! The hosts spoke good english and were incredible at demonstrating and giving background to the food we were making. Our bento boxes turned out beautifully and the whole process was a very satisfying, when we got to eat the food we had created! Would definitely recommend!”
Make home-style ramen soup and fried gyoza from scratch in Kyoto. Small group, real home-kitchen teaching, and recipes to take home.
“It was a fantastic learning experience and we got to eat what we had cooked in a beautiful home. It was all very civilised and charming”
Hands-on Kyoto morning bento class where you cook sushi, tempura, teriyaki chicken, and miso soup, then eat your own bento lunch.
“What a fun experience! We learnt so much about Japanese food and Cooked the most delicious bento box!”
A 90-minute small-group Kyoto sushi workshop in a restored townhouse. Learn nigiri and maki with English guidance and fresh local fish.
“It was a fantastic experience. Kana explained everything in a very easy way & we were surprised how good our sushi turned out. We can definitely recommend this sushi making class.”
Handmake Kyoto ramen noodles, wrap gyoza, and cook fried rice with English guidance. Small group, drinks included, take-home recipes.
“This cooking class was so immersive and fun. We made ramen noodles from scratch, gyoza, and fried rice. All of it came out delicious. Cannot recommend enough!”
