Small-Group Ramen & Gyoza Experience with Tokyo Mom (Vegan)

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Tokyo, Japan

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

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Overview

What's Included

All ingredients for making ramen and gyoza
Full use of kitchen tools and apron rental
Digital recipe sheet (PDF)
English-speaking Japanese host

Private transportation

Please note that guests are required to come directly to the venue. Transportation is not included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1-chōme-24-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Please note: Our main kitchen is near Shinjuku Gyoen, but the location may change depending on availability. The exact address will be in your confirmation message. Main kitchen: 5 mins from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station (Exit 2), 1F has Fukuiken (Chinese restaurant).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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

Marcos_F

Dad (45): We went to this experience in the last day/minute just before going to the airport. It was one of the best experiences in Japan, all the family loved it. Mom (42): They are very patient and nice in explaining everything. We went with kids, which makes it harder, but they really made the kids feel comfortable. Victor (11): The people that work there are really nice. I made some mistakes preparing the food, but they are so good in teaching that the food turned out great. David (9): It was great, very friendly and helpful. The food they helped us prepare was very tasty. I recommend recommend coming here.

Reviews

5.0

based on 56 reviews

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Japanese Ramen and Dumplings Delight

Sergio_C, Apr 2026

Great way to learn authentic Japanese Ramen and Dumplings cooking cuisine. Instructor was patient and made the experience enjoyable. Food and environment were outstanding. Highly recommend this activity if you are visiting Tokyo.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi Sergio, Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed making ramen and dumplings, and that the experience felt authentic and fun. It was a pleasure cooking with you, and I hope you can recreate the dishes back home! Wishing you a wonderful time for the rest of your stay in Japan. Warm regards, Aki

Fun and informative time...

Ainsley_L, Mar 2026

Fun and informative time making Ramen and gyoza. Everyone loved it especially my kids (10 and 12). Everything tasted great! She was able to make it all Vegan for us. At the end she showed us how to make paper cranes. Very cute!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m really happy to hear that your kids enjoyed the class and had fun cooking together. It was great to prepare everything vegan for your family, and I’m glad you enjoyed both the ramen and gyoza. I also love that you mentioned the origami—it’s always a small but special moment at the end. I hope you and your family will try making the dishes again at home.

Excellent culinary experience with Aki!

Catherine_D, Nov 2025

This 2.5 hour cooking and eating experience was led by Aki, our wonderful teacher! In excellent English, Aki guided us in making delicious ramen dishes (one meat and one vegetarian to accommodate different dietary needs in the family) and gyoza (also doing meat and vegetarian options). We made our noodles from scratch and learned about umami ingredients and where bonita flakes come from! In a beautiful space, we enjoyed eating our creations at a lovely table. It was delicious!!! This is an opportunity to learn about Japanese food, appreciate the work that goes into making these classic dishes and of course enjoy eating some delicious food. The conversation with Aki was also very enjoyable! Highly recommend!!!

Unique experience outside of the typical Tokyo tourist scene

Hai_N, Oct 2025

Craving a home cooked meal? Looking for a memorable experience and skills that you can keep with you even after leaving Japan? Look no further than this intimate experience! Aki & Kanna were wonderful hosts. The cooking process was straightforward and beginner friendly. They were there to guide us and we were involved every step of the way. They provided interesting information on the ingredients used as well, and the ramen and gyoza turned out amazing! 10/10 would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a change up from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience with us. It was a pleasure cooking together, and I’m glad you liked the ramen and gyoza! Hope to see you again someday!

Great hospitality and experience

Marcos_F, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much to your whole family for the lovely message! We’re so happy you joined us, even right before your flight. You all did a great job, and we’re glad the kids had fun too! Safe travels and come back anytime!

Best time ever!!!

fprqdvkd6h, Oct 2025

We absolutely LOVED our experience with Aki! We made the ramen and gyoza, both were delicious. She was so warm and welcoming and I would highly recommend you to take her class. We hope to be making these at home for ourselves. Was a wonderful way to spend a few hours on a rainy Saturday, such a delight.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m so happy you enjoyed making ramen and gyoza together. It was such a pleasure meeting you both. Hope you’ll enjoy making them again at home.

Rika and Brian’s family

Rika_H, Sep 2025

Aki’s cooking class was incredible from start to finish! My family enjoyed this class so much and we cannot recommend it highly enough, Aki shared her amazing culinary knowledge and walked us through each step of food preparation with warmth and ease. She made us feel right at home and gave us the confidence to recreate ramen and gyoza made from scratch. Aki’s class is an absolute must-do activity!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for joining my cooking class. I'm so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the class and felt at home. Let me know if you recreate ramen again! Brian's noodle-cutting skills were truly impressive — that thinness was amazing!

Great improvement in my ability to prepare Ramen and Gyoza!

Ulrich_G, Jul 2025

I really enjoyed the cooking class with Aki-san. We prepared everything from scratch and it was all handmade, including cutting ramen noodles with a knife. I was able to improve my skills and also got more background information. It came with the recipe, so I will definitely continue cooking at home! It was a lot of fun and Aki-san took the time to show everything in detail and answer questions. I can highly recommend the course. Of course and as expected: it was very tasty!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much again! I'm really happy you enjoyed every part of the class. I’m so glad it was both fun and tasty for you. Keep cooking and enjoying it!