Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Tokyo, Japan

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Christine_H ·

Mar 2026

Highly recommend and highlight of our Tokyo trip. Not only did we make Ramen and Gyoza, but learned about Japanese food history and culture. Delicious experience with staff who made it even more enjoyable.

· Elizabeth_V ·

Mar 2026

We loved this cooking class! We felt very included and immersed in the experience. We learned all about the history of ramen and gyoza, and the food was very delicious. I would recommend this to anyone!

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Overview

Get hands‑on in a Japanese kitchen with this private cooking tour where you learn to make ramen and gyoza from scratch. Under expert guidance, you’ll knead dough, mix fillings, and prepare classic Tokyo comfort food—then enjoy your creations. A perfect, tasty combo of cooking, culture and delicious results for travelers who want to cook and eat like locals, with a skill they can take home and keep.

Make ramen and gyoza by hand under a pro chef’s guidance
Enjoy your delicious creations at the end of class
Learn about Japanese home‑style cooking and ingredients
Take home a brand new skill

Sample Menu

Main

Ramen

Main

Gyoza

What's Included

Lunch

Enjoy lunch with gyoza and ramen that you made yourself. One free drink(Japanese sake/ beer/ soft drink) is icluded.
The price includes everything you need during the experience. You don't need to prepare anything.
Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Japan, 110-0001 Tokyo, Taito City, Yanaka, 1-chōme2１０谷中スペース
Please come directly to this restaurant (Kujo Tokyo). The address is as follows. 1-2-10 Yanaka Taito-ku Tokyo 2F Nezu Station 3 minutes on foot Subway Chiyoda-line https://maps.app.goo.gl/sqE85D274AQEPpAf7?g_st=ic

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation
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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Featured review

Jeff_F

This was a wonderful experience, not only did we get to learn about making ramen and dumplings, but we learned about the history of the dishes. I can't say enough good things about this experience. I highly recommend you take advantage of this authentic opportunity during your visit. We had our daughter with us, and we were all able to participate and make our own ramen and dumplings. We can't wait to make them at home now! Thank you!

Reviews

5.0

based on 46 reviews

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Highly recommend and...

Christine_H, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. A Japanese philosopher once said, “Travel is what helps bridge the growing divides in the world. By interacting with different cultures and people, those divides disappear.” I hope this has been that kind of experience for you.

Authentic Ramen and Dumpling Cooking Experience

Jeff_F, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful comments and high ratings. I'm happy that you've become interested not only in ramen making, but also in the history and culture behind why Japanese people strive to make ramen and gyoza so delicious. It would be wonderful if this place becomes a place where people can connect and enjoy their travels.

Great cooking class!

Elizabeth_V, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

It seems like you enjoyed Kujo Tokyo's "Ramen & Gyoza" experience. We're so happy for you. Please try making it when you get home. It'll be even more fun if you invite your friends and family over for a gyoza party.

A fun experience!

nora_a, Mar 2026

The experience was great! I learned a lot about the history of the making of Ramen and the Gyoza. Our chef was passionate about his culture and cuisine.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope it will serve as a memory of your fun trip to Japan. When you get home and make ramen or gyoza, please send me only the best photos. Sometimes people send me dozens of photos, which is nice, but it fills up my phone's memory.

Ramen and Gyoza - Information/Preparation and Eating

Carole_P, Feb 2026

What a great experience. A lot of information and history was given to the group about Giza and Ramens, which gave us a thorough explanation. The cooking demonstration and practice making our gyozas was excellent for the group of 7. 3 different versions of gyozas were made. Then came the making of a Char Sui ramen. Again very informative regarding the two miso pastes that we used. Lastly the enjoyable task of eating what we had made. Well worth spending 2 hrs.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your very specific and detailed explanation. It sounds like something straight out of a "Kujo Tokyo" advertisement. It even made us, the ones who provided the ramen and gyoza experience, want to relive it all over again. We hope it becomes a wonderful memory of your trip to Japan.

Yummmm

Sarah, Feb 2026

We had a wonderful experience making gyoza and ramen in this class. It was very informative, delicious, and fun! Would def recommend to friends and family!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

I'm glad you enjoyed the ramen and gyoza experience. While beautiful scenery and delicious food are part of the joy of travel, I'm especially happy when we can share fun interactions and memories like this.

Book it!

Shawn_H, Jan 2026

Super fun, informative, and interactive activity. You learn about the history of the dishes and Japan’s different takes on each one. Location is cozy but comfortable. You’re learning from real locals who run the restaurant in the evenings. Very cool and highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your high praise and thoughtful explanation. It's very encouraging. Please try making it at home when you get back.

Great Class

Lucie_S, Jan 2026

It was great Class we really enjoy it.. learn how to cook ramen and gyoza and shoud this class for my family back in USA

Response from Host, Jan 2026

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. We had a wonderful time together too. Even though I'm not a fan of flying, I got into the travel spirit, and it was a truly special time that made me realize how emotions can be shared across countries.

10/10 would recommend

Alyssa_S, Nov 2025

This was such a fun class and the food was delicious! It was small enough to feel intimate but other people around to socialize with.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your lovely comment. The joy of travel lies in connecting with new people and cultures, doesn't it? I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Recommend to anyone in Tokyo!

Caroline_C, Oct 2025

This was such an amazing and authentic cooking experience! The hosts were incredible in starting to give an overview of ramen and gyoza and then showing us how to make on our own - they were super interactive and patient with us! The food turned out incredible and something we could already see ourselves replicating at home.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your detailed introduction. Please try to recreate it at home. Please don't hold me responsible if it doesn't taste the same. Ahahaha

Great & Delicious Gyoza Class

John_C, Oct 2025

Teaching Chef of Kitchen Kujo and Translator Sayaka were amazing, and the class was fun and delicious. He sent me recipes along with photos & videos of me in the class whipping up Gyoza. I understood every single word from Translator Sayaka, and she also added elements of Japanese culture, history and current trends to further round out a wonderful class. Together, they provided a wonderful class and cultural experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments. During the workshop, your insightful questions greatly helped deepen the experience. Thank you.

A great experience. Time...

Janelle_T, Aug 2025

A great experience. Time started with a quick history of ramen and gyoza before moving on to lessons, cooking and eating. The hosts are absolutely lovely and our daughter who is learning Japanese really enjoyed practicing while speaking with them (although they translated much of the lesson to English for those of who don’t speak Japanese). Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you very much for your nice comment and evaluation. I was impressed by your daughter's bright and sincere attitude in studying Japanese. Thank you very much for staying with our shop until the end of the tour despite the jet lag.

Fun and delicious!

srlawrence17, Jul 2025

We (me, my husband, and two teenage boys) absolutely loved this class. Throughout our trip, I'd ask what everyone's favorite experiences were so far, and this class always topped the list. The teacher and translator were both welcoming, personable, and knowledgeable. The cooking isn't from scratch as it is in the longer classes, but that was fine with us. We picked up some good tips and got to have an awesome lunch along the way. And they even took pictures which they sent afterward. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your wonderful comments, which were very specific and moving. We had a great time too.

Great experience

Alexandra_D, Jun 2025

It was lovely. We really wanted to learn how to make ramen and they broke it down in very easy steps with a lot of interesting information. It was the perfect amount of time as well.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your nice comment. I hope this will be one of your good memories of your trip to Japan. Please continue to enjoy your trip to Japan.

A fun cooking experience for beginners

Andrew_R, May 2025

A great personalised experience making gyoza and ramen. Also got a quick history of both. Feel confident we can make these at home:)

Response from Host, May 2025

I hope it will become one of your good memories of your trip to Japan. More than 50 tourists experience it every month. Some of them send us photos after returning home saying, "I tried making it at home." We look forward to the day when you send us photos of your original gyoza or ramen.

We had a wonderful...

Stefanie_K, May 2025

We had a wonderful time...laughing and learning. It was great food and a great time with such a friendly couple.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your unexpected review. The fact that you said you were a "wonderful couple" means that we were a perfect match. Unfortunately, she has a wonderful husband. But I will tell her about your wonderful review. I hope that it will become a fond memory of your trip to Japan.

Fantastic loved this...

natalie_s, May 2025

Fantastic loved this class! Highly recommend if you want a cooking class experience choose this one.

Response from Host, May 2025

Hi Natalie Thank you for your lovely comment. I would be happy if it is one of the pleasant memories of your trip to Japan. I may be the one who enjoys it the most.

Highly recommended

Joanne_P, Apr 2025

Excellent cooking class. Catered easily for me as a vegetarian which I was very grateful for. Shoji is very patient and friendly and also employs a translator to aid communication. Food lovely and cant wait to get practicing at home.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

One in four tourists who participate in the Kujo Tokyo experience is vegan. Sometimes, it is not uncommon for a family of four to participate, with two of them being vegan. We have also started to think differently to provide delicious Japanese food, and our culinary world is expanding. I am very happy that you enjoyed the experience the other day.

Excellent ramen class

patricia_s, Mar 2025

Fun very nice exceptional hosts. Very welcoming and educational. Hands on. Great communication. Lots of fun!!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your wonderful compliment. I hope this will be one of your fond memories of your trip to Japan. Please continue to have a wonderful trip with your friends.

Hi, I'm Jesse! And I'm a Gyozaholic!!

Jesse_W, Nov 2024

Learned a nice Miso Ramen recipe, and 3 different styles of Gyoza which were all equally addictive. The Chef and his translator were very kind and very welcoming. And now I have a hankering for Gyoza.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

I'm so glad you've become so addicted to it. When you go home, please make ramen & gyoza until you get tired of it every day!

Delightful Day with Sioji!

Amparo_H, Oct 2024

Perfect way to start our Tokyo food trip! Sioji is full of information on history of Ramen and Gyoza. The recipe is so simple but so delicious. Who would have thought that these food can be easily made at home instead of buying ready made!!! Thank you Sioji for a new found knowledge and recipes. "I heard that Japan's food self-sufficiency rate is too low, so I hope they will value their farmers more."

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for participating in the "Ramen & Gyoza" experience and for your wonderful comment. I was impressed by your attitude of experiencing local cuisine every time you travel abroad. It's certainly a good opportunity to get to know the destination better than anything else. It seems that conveying the low self-sufficiency rate of agriculture in Japan had a stronger impact than giving you a recipe. But I'm glad that you wrote that it was a delicious and easy experience that you can make at home. I hope it will become a good memory of your trip to Japan.