Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs
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Kyoto, Japan
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Ramen and gyoza are two of Japan’s most popular and tasty dishes, and rather than just eating them in restaurants, this cooking class teaches you to make them from scratch. Rather than having to source ingredients, everything you need is provided, with a chef to provide step-by-step guidance. Then, at the end, you can enjoy the best bit—savoring the taste of your delicious Japanese foodie creations.
- Learn new skills in a hands-on gyoza and ramen cooking class
- Find out insights about the history of Japanese dishes
- Enjoy the perk of having food and two drinks included
- Recreate the dishes at home: Recipes are provided
Sample Menu
Main
Ramen, Gyoza & Fried Rice
Learn how to make these three delicious dishes from scratch!
What's Included
- Ramen, Gyoza & Fried Rice Learn how to make these three delicious dishes from scratch!
- Two Drinks Enjoy your choice of alcoholic or soft drinks.
- Ramen Master & Local Guide Spend with a ramen master and an English-speaking local guide.
- Recipes Downloadable recipes so you can recreate the experience at home!
- Your guide will take photos during the tour and send them to you via email afterward.
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 「北緯35物語」木村光佑Shincho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8001, Japan
The meeting place is in front of the Latitude 35° Story Monument. If you can't find it on Google Maps search, please search for "EDION Kyoto Kawaramachi Main Store." Your guide will be waiting for you holding an orange board named MagicalTrip right in front of the monument.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.10:00 am
What To Expect
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Kyoto
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- You will make a full meal of ramen, gyoza, and fried rice. We recommend considering your meal beforehand to ensure you can fully enjoy your creations.
- Children under 5 years of age are not eligible to participate.
- Please note that we use pork broth for the ramen, so even without meat toppings, it will not be vegetarian.
- The tour will start on time out of respect for all participants. Late arrivals will not be able to join, reschedule, or receive a refund.
- Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free requests. We also cannot guarantee allergy-free meals, as food is prepared in non-MagicalTrip kitchens. While substitutions may not always be possible, we will make efforts to adjust when feasible.
- Participants aged 6 and above are welcome. However, children must be supervised by an accompanying adult when handling knives or engaging in potentially dangerous steps.
- All cooking levels are welcome!
- The tour may be canceled in case of unsafe weather conditions.
- You do not need to cover the guide’s food and drinks.
- This is a group experience, and there may be other participants.
- The tour is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues. If you require accommodations, we suggest booking a private tour.
- If you are lost or late, Please come to the cooking studio directly. Search “COZY Kitchen” on your Google Map.
- Infant (0-5 YRS OLD) : 1 seat, 2 Drinks
- This tour is scheduled for 2.5 hours to allow enough time for larger groups (up to 20 guests). Depending on the number of participants, the tour may finish slightly earlier than the scheduled duration.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Grace_N
This class was intimate, authentic, and personalized. Max group is 6 people so you get a lot of attention. The hosts were warm, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel truly special. Shiori is the best! The ramen was delicious (better than many restaurants we tried!), and learning to make it ourselves was such a fun experience. A must-do!
Reviews
4.9
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Lisa_W, Aug 2026
What a fun experience! Our guide, Chie, went above and beyond in explaining the culture and history of Japan while providing us a memorial experience making (and eating) ramen, gyoza, and fried rice. I would definitely recommend this!
Kelly_R, Aug 2026
Such a fun time making noodles and gyoza! Yuki was a great guide and photographer, capturing all the fun moments of the class. It was nice to be able to try different broths with the ramen, as well as participate in the fried rice. Class was very easy and the food was delicious! My daughter and husband tend to not be very adventurous eaters, but they both thoroughly enjoyed the end products. Would definitely recommend this class! (And now my husband also wants one of the automated "beer pourers" that dispensed the beer at the class LOL)
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a fun time making ramen and gyoza with Yuki. It’s great to know that you enjoyed trying the different ramen broths and making fried rice, and that even your daughter and husband, who are usually not very adventurous eaters, enjoyed the delicious results!
Thank you again for joining our cooking class and for recommending it. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Japan for another delicious experience in the future!
Renee_O, Jul 2026
This was a wonderful, personal experience with a small group. The guide and chef were both very kind, and wonderful to cook with! I highly recommend this fun and tasty experience 😊
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the small-group experience and had a great time cooking with our guide and chef. We'll be sure to share your kind words with them.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
Kevin_L, Jul 2026
Very fun class - kids (13 and 15) enjoyed it as well. No language issues at all and the food we made was pretty tasty!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you and your kids had such a fun time in the class. It's great to know everyone enjoyed making the food and that there were no language barriers. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the team.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome your family again on another cooking class or tour!
Simon_L, Jul 2026
Authentic, interesting and fun afternoon making Ramen Gyozas and Fried rice with a fab Japanese chef. Our host Yuki was brilliant - super friendly, energetic and got everyone totally involved. She also took tons of photos and shared after! Great few hours in downtown Kyoto
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you had such a fun and authentic cooking experience with Yuki. It's great to know that you enjoyed making ramen, gyoza, and fried rice, and that Yuki helped make the class enjoyable and engaging for everyone. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you again on another cooking class or tour!
BethanySutton, Jul 2026
This class was so much fun and we got to take the recipes home (they provided the QR code to get the file so we didn't have to keep track of any physical papers). The staff were SO FRIENDLY and helpful and fun, the location was super cute, down this walking path you'd never have noticed right near the hustle and bustle of the shopping area in Kyoto, and the food was TASTY. I'm definitely looking forward to making ramen and gyoza at home...though they'll naturally be missing something - the ambiance that was our Kyoto experience.
Sonya_L, Jul 2026
Such a fantastic experience making ramen, gyoza and fried rice. We enjoyed every minute, and Yuki made us all feel comfortable. Lots of laughs, smiles and of course great food!
Brian_W, Jun 2026
Nice instructions and cooking class goes by quickly. A good experience from kids to adults to learn some Japanese cooking.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the cooking class and that it was a fun experience for both kids and adults. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Martin_H, Jun 2026
Brilliant experience. Everything was explained in a way that was easy for beginners to understand. The food was amazing. Definitely the best thing I have eaten so far in Japan. Would recommend to anyone who travels to kyoto. It was the highlight of my trip so far. 10/10
Elizabeth_C, Jun 2026
A must do! Everyone in the family loved it and enjoyed being hands on. We can be picky eaters and everyone really liked the food. The tour guide and chef were very kind and informative. Far exceeded my expectations.
Lorraine_C, Jun 2026
We booked this not knowing what to expect. Yoki and the master chef were so amazing. They explained everything and it was a very lighthearted fun thing to do. And it was delish!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that our guide and the ramen master made the experience fun, welcoming, and memorable. It's great to know you enjoyed learning about the process and, of course, the delicious food! We truly appreciate your kind words.
EMILY_B, Jun 2026
We had so much fun learning how to make ramen, gyoza and fried rice. The instructors were so patient and friendly. The food was amazing- exceeded our expectations! They took many photos of us and sent them to us after class.
Achiel_F, Jun 2026
It was a great evening, Yuki was wonderful! We had an amazing time and Yuki was a very kind and patient guide. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review!
We're so happy to hear that you had a great evening and enjoyed your time with Yuki. It's wonderful to know that her kindness and patience helped make your experience even more enjoyable.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another experience in the future!
Ambria_C, Jun 2026
This was a great cooking experience. The recipes all turned out amazing and the teachers were so hospitable. It was also an intimate group and very family friendly. The fresh ramen noodles were the best part! Would highly recommend!
Amy_T, Jun 2026
Our guide, Yuki and our ramen chef were absolutely wonderful! We had a terrific evening making ramen, gyoza and fried rice together. Everything was organized, fun and delicious! It was a highlight of our Kyoto visit. Arigato Gozaimasu!
Michael_K, Jun 2026
Fun experience with a group, didn’t discuss culture at all or talk to the chef but the cooking itself was fun
Protima_R, Jun 2026
Very good experience overall! All the food was very tasty. The experience was well structured and everything was clean and efficient. The cook and assistant were very accommodating. Would definitely recommend this experience!
Ellen_M, May 2026
Chie was a wonderful guide and we loved our experience. She was engaging and fun, full of knowledge about Japan and its history. Plus the food was delicious!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re very happy to hear that you had a great experience with Chie. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed her stories and knowledge about Japan and its history, as well as the delicious food.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Chie. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to see you again in Japan!
Nicole_P, May 2026
We had a fantastic time at the cooking class and the food was delicious. Love the noodler machine!!!!!
Kim_A, May 2026
Yuki was the absolute best and the chef was too! Food was sooo good! And it held the kids attention.
Sally_T, May 2026
This was such a fun experience and Yuki was really great in helping us with cooking and explanations. The food was so tasty and we were sent the recipe which will be great to try again at home. I would highly recommend this cooking course.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re really happy to hear that you had such a fun experience with Yuki and that she was able to guide you well through the cooking and explanations. It’s great to know you enjoyed the food and that you’ll be able to recreate the recipes at home.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another experience in the future!
stacey_l, May 2026
Such a fun experience! And our guide/instructor was amazing!! A must do when in Kyoto. They even provide you will all of the recipes at the end so you can recreate it at home.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a fun experience and enjoyed the class with your guide/instructor.
Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back!
Catherine_S, May 2026
Lovely couple of hours spent in good company with an entertaining host making a delicious lunch! We world recommend this
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed spending time with us and had a memorable experience with our host and homemade lunch.
It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed both the food and the company. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Jocelyn_G, May 2026
A lot of fun! Thoroughly enjoyed learning to cook something new. Great English speaking guide who was very attentive and took lots of photos for us.
Mavis_N, May 2026
This was such a fun, food filling experience! We made ramen from scratch, prepared the fixings for soup and fried rice, filled and folded gyoza and drank a bit of beer with new friends. What fun!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed making ramen, gyoza, fried rice, and sharing drinks and good times with new friends. It means a lot to us that you had such a fun and memorable experience!
Myra_G, May 2026
This cooking was well over my expectations! The class was amazing, the Chef was great and the food with the alcohol was really the cherry on top. Tony was great with translating to English and the Chef was patience with everyone! Would definitely recommend! Loved it!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the cooking class exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed both the food and drinks. It’s great to know the chef’s patience and Tony’s translation helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so happy you loved it!
Angela_T, May 2026
Amazing gyoza cooking class in Kyoto...one of our favorite tours on our trip!
We learned how to make gyoza completely from scratch, from preparing the filling to folding them perfectly (which is harder than it looks, but so satisfying once you get the hang of it!). The attention to detail and the cultural insights shared throughout the class made it so much more than just cooking—it felt like a true immersion into Japanese cuisine.
Also, the chef and instructor were animated and very friendly. If you're visiting Kyoto and looking for a unique, hands-on experience, I can’t recommend this class enough. It’s a must-do for food lovers!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the gyoza cooking class and that it became one of your favorite experiences in Kyoto. It’s great to know you appreciated learning everything from scratch and found the cultural insights meaningful.
Our chef and instructor will be very happy to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another hands-on experience in the future!
Cindy_G, May 2026
Very fun and organized! We made three dishes and they were all delicious! The chef was patient and had a great sense of humor.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review!
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and the dishes, and that the chef made it fun for you.
We hope to see you again in the future!
Paul_K, Apr 2026
The entire experience was great. Showing us the steps to making the Ramen and Gyoza before cooking it to eat.
A great experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed learning the steps of making ramen and gyoza before cooking and tasting them. It’s wonderful to know you found the activity both fun and rewarding.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another experience in the future!
Rebecca_R, Apr 2026
This was a fun activity if you want something different in Kyoto, but it’s not really a cooking class. A lot of the preparation had been done for us, which made things easier and more fun but we didn’t learn how to make ramen, gyoza or fried rice ourselves. You can eat the food as you make it so come hungry! The instructor/ guide was nice and it was a friendly and fun event. Mine was listed as lasting 2.5 hours but it was finished after about 1 hour and 45 mins.
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