・Authentic Vegan Ramen (Dashi-Free Guaranteed): A deep, savory flavor achieved through multiple layers of vegetable, Kombu kelp, and Shiitake mushroom stocks.You master the technique to make this rich, creamy soup from scratch.
・Crispy Vegan Gyoza Dumplings: Made without meat, using fresh Kyoto vegetables and savory tofu for a perfect texture. Learn the ideal technique for creating the filling and the perfect frying method.
【Our Dashi-Free & Vegan Policy】 At Kyoto Green Cuisine, our menus are guaranteed 100% plant-based and Dashi-free to honor your beliefs and health. We teach you safe, traditional methods.
We do NOT use: Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, ALL Animal-based broths (bonito, chicken, pork), Gelatin or animal-derived seasonings, Dairy products, and eggs.
We use: Locally sourced Kyoto vegetables/grains, Soy-based ingredients (tofu, miso), Natural Dashi ingredients (kombu, shiitake, sea salt, rice vinegar), Organic or additive-free ingredients whenever possible.
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.
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
【Master Vegan Ramen & Gyoza in Arashiyama, Kyoto】
■ Experience Overview
This hands-on lesson is perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone interested in traditional, safe Japanese plant-based cooking. You will master the process of making two distinct types of ramen soup (Soy Sauce and Miso) and delicious gyoza, all from scratch. Our class is held in a charming, traditional home in Arashiyama, providing an **authentic Japanese cultural setting.
■ Menu Highlights
・Ramen: Learn how to create deep, umami-rich vegan soup using three types of plant-based dashi and finish the ramen soup (Soy Sauce and Miso).
・Gyoza:Learn to make the vegetable filling from scratch, wrap it, and master the frying technique.
・Take-Home Recipe: We provide the full recipe so you can effortlessly recreate your favorites at home. (We use dried, egg/animal-product-free noodles.)
■ Instructors
Satoru & Akiko – Expert knowledge from a local Kyoto couple.
・Satoru: 25 years of experience as a chef in Kyoto; Chef's license holder.
・Akiko: A local born and raised in Kyoto, with culinary qualifications.
■ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Policy for Vegan & Dashi-Free Guests (Your Assurance):
We guarantee that all ingredients and broths used in the class will be 100% plant-based and Dashi-free.We dedicate our equipment and cooking surfaces entirely to plant-based ingredients during the lesson. Your safety is our priority for this vegan experience.
2. Notice for Guests with Severe Food Allergies:
While we are happy to accommodate most allergy requests, please note that we operate from a private home kitchen, and we occasionally handle common allergens (like wheat, soy, nuts) in other context. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment** due to a minor risk of cross-contamination on shared surfaces/equipment. If you have a severe, life-threatening allergy, please contact us prior to booking to discuss precautions.
Thank you for your understanding.
■ Schedule
Introduction (Meet Satoru & Akiko)
Cooking Demonstration and Hands-on Cooking
Enjoy the Meal (Itadakimasu)
(This lesson is hosted entirely in English.)
The nearest station to our home is Hankyu Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Railway's.We will be waiting for you in front of the station. [notice] Please be careful not to get the meeting station wrong. Our meeting station is [①Hankyu Arashiyama Station]. There are three train stations in the Arashiyama area with the name [Arashiyama Station]. ①Hankyu Arashiyama Station ②JR Saga-Arashiyama Station ③Randen Arashiyama Station
Upon arrival at the home, you will first be given a cup of green tea to relax and then a brief introduction to the cooking class.
・Vegetable Broth ・Kombu and Dried Shiitake Broth ・Mushroom and Tomato Broth
Learn how to make two different types of ramen soup: soy sauce soup and miso soup.
Create vegan gyoza filling and wrap with premade wrappers.
Vegan gyoza are steamed and cooked until fragrant.
Boil the noodles, add the soup, and top with the toppings.
In our workshops, you will learn the traditional home-style cooking that Japanese people eat on a daily basis in the natural setting of Arashiyama, Kyoto. We use fresh local vegetables and provide recipes that are easy to reproduce. A husband with 25 years of experience as a chef and a wife who loves nature and vegetables will support you carefully and with an emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable living.
The closest station
Hankyu Arashiyama Station
How to get to the station?
From JR Kyoto Station: 25mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Jesus, Spain
★★★★★The cooking class with Satoru and Akiko was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned -step by step - how to make two different types of ramen and also the best Gyozas we have had in Japan. We were able to do most things ourselves!! We were also given the recipes typed out to take home. It was a great half-day, because we had the great cooking lesson and then were able to spend some time in the beautiful area where they live: Arashiyama. Everything was easy, to get there and Akiko was waiting for us at the station. Very, very recommended!!
Oct 2025
Response from Satoru & Akiko
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review!
We are incredibly happy to hear that you enjoyed the cooking class.
Your kind words are truly encouraging and mean a lot to us. We hope you have fun making ramen and gyoza at home！
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Response from Satoru & Akiko
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Yes, Hands-On Vegan Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Arashiyama, Kyoto (Dashi-Free) has a vegetarian option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Up to 5 people can join Satoru & Akiko's cooking class.
Yes, Hands-On Vegan Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Arashiyama, Kyoto (Dashi-Free) has a vegan option.
It costs 10000 per person.
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.
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