· Ramen
Ramen is one of Japan’s most popular comfort foods. In this class, we make both the soup and noodles from scratch.
Our soup is full of umami flavor, made with simple ingredients like chicken, pork, dried bonito (katsuobushi), kelp (kombu), and dried shiitake mushrooms.
We don’t use pork or chicken bones, but the broth is rich yet easy to prepare at home.
You’ll also make fresh ramen noodles by hand—from kneading the dough to cutting it.
We top the ramen with homemade chashu (braised pork), soft-boiled egg, green onion, and nori.
You’ll leave with the skills and confidence to recreate it in your own kitchen!
· Gyoza
Gyoza is a crispy and juicy Japanese dumpling filled with minced pork, cabbage, garlic, and ginger.
We make the filling together, wrap each dumpling by hand, and pan-fry them until golden brown.
Many guests love the process of folding gyoza—it’s easier than it looks and very satisfying!
Ramen is a noodle soup dish and perhaps one of the most popular Japanese dishes. There are many flavours of ramen, such as Shoyu (soy sauce) ramen, Miso ramen, Tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen and so on. Common toppings are Chashu (braised pork), Negi (green onion) and Nori (dried seaweed).
Gyoza is a dumpling using wrapping thing dough to hold the inner ingredients. Most commonly, minced pork, cabbage, Garlic and Leek. The origin of Gyoza is from China but it has evolved uniquely in Japan and now quite different from the Chinese one.
In this cooking class, we will make two of the most popular Japanese dishes: ramen and gyoza!
We’ll start by making the ramen soup. Using simple ingredients like chicken, pork, dried bonito (katsuobushi), kelp (kombu), and dried shiitake mushrooms, I’ll show you how to create a rich, umami-packed broth in a short time. You’ll learn tips for adjusting the flavor so you can easily recreate it at home.
Next, we’ll make handmade ramen noodles from scratch. We knead the dough, roll it out, and cut it into noodles. The chewy texture is something you can only get from fresh, homemade noodles!
Then we’ll prepare the toppings—homemade chashu (braised pork), soft-boiled egg, green onions, and nori—and assemble your very own bowl of ramen.
For gyoza, we’ll mix pork, cabbage, garlic, and ginger to make the filling, then wrap it by hand using gyoza wrappers. I’ll teach you how to fold them nicely, and finally we pan-fry them to crispy perfection.
This experience is not just about eating—it’s about the joy of making food together and learning about cultural differences through warm, friendly conversation.
Hi, I’m Aki. We cook together and enjoy friendly conversation. I’ve always loved traveling, meeting people from different cultures, and exchanging stories. Through cooking, I hope to create a relaxed and welcoming experience—like visiting a local friend’s home.
The class takes place in a rental kitchen in central Tokyo, mainly held at near Shinjuku Gyoen . Depending on availability, the location may occasionally change, but it will always be somewhere with easy access, like Shinjuku, Ginza, or other convenient areas in the city.
Alternatively, the class can also be held at a private home in Koganei City, a quiet residential area about 25 minutes by train from Shinjuku.
If you’re interested in this option, feel free to let us know after booking.
Koganei offers a more local experience and is close to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, which has ties to Studio Ghibli, and just a few stops from the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka.
I look forward to meeting you and making happy memories together!
The closest station
Shinjukugyoen
How to get to the station?
From Shinjuku: 5mins
Exact location provided after booking.
It costs 13000 per person.
Up to 4 people can join Aki's cooking class.
Yes, Cook Ramen & Gyoza from Scratch in Central Tokyo – Chat & Eat with a Local Mom! has a vegan option.
Yes, Cook Ramen & Gyoza from Scratch in Central Tokyo – Chat & Eat with a Local Mom! has a vegetarian option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 hours.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
