Learn to Make Home Style Tempura Udon and Gyoza

Tokyo, Japan

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Tempura udon and gyoza are two of Japanese cuisine’s most popular dishes. Rather than just sampling them, in this half-day private cooking class, you’ll learn how to make them for yourself. Get your hands messy kneading udon dough, discover the right way to fry crispy tempura, and learn how to fold gyoza after filling them with your favorite ingredients.

Includes a recipe booklet to take home after your class
Get tips directly from your instructor in a private class
Hydrate with cups of barley tea as you cook
Sit down and dine on your creations after the class

What's Included

All ingredients and cooking tools
Udon with tempura and gyoza meal
Barley tea
English recipe booklet

Transportation to/from the location

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Nerima Station
1-chōme-3-5 Nerima, Nerima City, Tokyo 176-0001, Japan
Please come directly to the class. Held at one of 3 cooking studios within Nerima City, located near Nerima Station, Hikarigaoka Station, or Hikawadai Station. Detailed information and a Google Maps link will be shared by the host directly via Whatsapp / Email

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Regrettably, a single male participate cannot take part on their own
For groups of 3 or more, classes will be held in the cooking studio, so booking 2-3 months in advance is highly recommended to ensure availability
For seamless communication with the host, please provide a WhatsApp registered number when booking

This activity is able to accommodate the following dietary requirements: Vegetarian and Pescetarian. Please inform us in advance of your dietary restrictions
Please specify your gyoza-filling preference at the time of booking: A) Minced pork B) Minced pork and shrimp C) Vegetables only
Please note the legal drinking age in Japan is 20~
On national holidays, classes are available only for groups of 4 or more. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings for groups of 3 or less on these dates.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Best cooking class

Melissa_G, May 2026

Whenever we travel, my partner and I always book a cooking class. We’ve been to many but this was easily the best one. Emi, the host, is so kind, open, and a great teacher. We learned so much not only about the cooking, but Japan and the culture. She gave us many recommendations for our trip. The food was delicious and the setting was cozy and intimate. I honestly do not think there is a better cooking class to choose than this one. The location may seem far, but it’s extremely easy to get here with public transportation, and being able to see a more quiet and residential side of Tokyo was great to see. This experience was absolutely amazing and we would highly recommend it to anybody!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! We are truly honored to hear that this was one of the best cooking classes you’ve experienced during your travels. Creating a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience is exactly what we hope for, and we’re so happy that the cozy atmosphere and neighborhood setting added to your experience. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you both again on another culinary adventure in Japan someday!

We highly recommend...

Donna_C, Mar 2025

We highly recommend booking a cooking session with Emi if you’d like to learn more about Japanese cuisine!! My daughter (who is training to be a chef) and I enjoyed a lovely evening making a delicious meal and learning so much from Emi…. from specific culinary techniques and recipes to what life is like in Japan. She is so friendly and knowledgeable that we will certainly book another class with her when we visit again. Cooking with Emi and exploring her neighbourhood in Tokyo was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your daughter had such a wonderful time cooking with Emi. It’s fantastic that she could share not only her culinary expertise but also insights into life in Japan. We’re delighted that this experience became one of the highlights of your trip! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable cooking session in Tokyo!

Wonderful Cooking Experience

Elizabeth_B, Oct 2024

Emi is a fantastic instructor. From the start of the class, she clearly demonstrated what to do, talked through why we needed to take each step (the 'this is what you're looking for' in a recipe, for example why you want the vegetables cut in a particular way), and overall made it an absolutely wonderful experience. All three dishes we made were delicious and unique, so getting to learn the techniques of how to make each one was wonderful. I'm strictly vegetarian and she worked with me to make everything appropriate for my diet (and it was all delicious!). We came away feeling comfortably full and with a wonderful memory. We look forward to making the dishes again now that we know how. If you want a wonderful addition to your trip where you can actually learn about the food (and Emi was wonderful to talk to so you can ask questions about food, cooking, and Japanese culture) then I highly recommend taking this class!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the class and found it both informative and delicious. It’s great to know that you had a wonderful experience with our instructor. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you have fun recreating those dishes at home. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

The Perfect Souvenir

Amanda_V, Sep 2024

Emi is an amazing host; very kind and personable. They food we learned to cook was absolutely delicious and we are very excited to take what we learned from her and cook for our family back home.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the class and found the recipes delicious. It’s wonderful that you’re eager to share your new skills with your family. We hope to see you again for more cooking fun in the future! Happy cooking!