15 Best Kyoto Cooking Classes

“Fun atmosphere, great instructor, and learned to make delicious Raman. Highly recommend this activity especially with family and friends.”

“Really good quality ingredients and you get a lovely souvenir. Brilliant instruction and will definitely be trying to make Ramen at home.”

“Fun and delicious food at the end of the cooking experience. Learn a lot.”

“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…”

“This was a most enjoyable experience with a very friendly professional chef. Our guide, Yuki san, was a gracious host who kindly translated the instructions for our ramen and gyoza making activities. We had a delicious (large!) meal afterwards. There were only 4 of us…”

“Very fun and te guides were great Yumi and Yumiko were very nice and entertaining”

“My 3rd Cooking Sun class didn’t disappoint. The instructors are nice and very patient answering the classes questions. The cucumber salad is still one of my favorites it I think the Pumpkin soup is now my #1. The pasta was delicious and I loved the…”

“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…”

“Fun, informative, and delicious! Went with my teenage daughter and we both loved the class. The instructors are fantastic. A high point of our trip to Japan.”

“So fun to make a whole BentoBox with different Japanese dishes. Nice and good English speaking team who are giving the explanation of all the meals. You get all the recipes as well. Small groups, so you have a personal contact. And the food you…”

“Hands on. Lots of information. Knowledgeable and personable. Learn techniques for a variety of dishes. Plus ends with mochi (made by us) so how can you go wrong.”

“Great! Well organized. Yuki was outgoing, kind, and a fount of knowledge! From the meet up to the feast we had of ramen and gyoza we made a great experience. Highly recommend!”

“Brilliant way to spend Christmas Day! we chose to paint a spoon which was excellent and gave us both momento to take home. we then made our own ramen with toppings, great that they had a vegetarian option. it was so much fun! Well worth…”

“Amazing experience! She was so kind, helpful, and very thorough. She made it seem so easy! Would definitely recommend if you want to learn.”

“This was a very enjoyable and informative experience. Emika was very patient and kind. She explained Japanese customs as well as detailed instructions in making sushi, Miso soup, and two vegtable side dishes. After making and eating our dishes, she took us to a local…”