・Pork Gyoza
（option : pescatarian)
・The glass noodle salad
・Rice ball with tempura bits
・Fruits in season
Minimum booking is 2.
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.
Tempura (天ぷら) is a classical Portuguese dish brought to and popularized by Japan, consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. Tempura is a typical home-style cooking in Japan. It is often referred to as a representative dish to Japan. Although there are various theories, it is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu, the general of the Edo period, liked tempura so much that he allegedly died from eating too much.
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.
Gyoza is one of the most popular Japanese dish in the world now. Common Japanese Gyoza is pan-frying style, so juicy on the inside, crispy and golden brown outside. We’ll teach you how to make Japanese Gyoza from scratch（we make Gyoza wrappers, too）. The ingredients are minced pork, cabbage, Chinese chive and onions. We wrap them with thin Gyoza wrappers and pan-fry crisply. The Cooking process is fun and perfect activity for family including kids!
You can enjoy savory rice ball and refreshing salad with Gyoza.
※We accept Pescatarian, using shrimp and tofu.
I'm Yukari living in Kyoto, working as a food writer for over 10 years. Through my work, I truly realized good aspects of Japanese cuisine such as abundant fresh seasonal ingredients, beautiful presentation, well-balanced menus, and a wide variety of regional food behind its culture for more than a thousand years. Not only writing a cover story about food but also love cooking so I started offering a cooking class for foreigners an understanding of Japanese food lot more than Sushi and Ramen. I hope participants to enjoy Japanese home-style cooking you will never have in restaurants.
After lunch, you can go to sightseeing Shisendo, Manshuin, Ginkakuji, Nanzenji near my flat. I can advise you about nice spots for sightseeing or restaurants in Kyoto.
The closest station
Chayama Station
How to get to the station?
From Kawaramachi Station: 15mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Annemarie, United States of America
★★★★★We had a great time with Yukari! Learned a lot and ended with a delicious gyoza lunch. One of the highlights of our trip to Kyoto!
Apr 2024
Karin, Finland
★★★★★Yukari makes cooking look so easy. We had an absolute blast and the food turned out amazing. Thank you again!
Dec 2023
Dominic, United Kingdom
★★★★★Thank you so much for such a great experience. We really really enjoyed the cooking session (making our favourite Japanese food). Yukari was lovely company, very kind, with lots of knowledge about food and many recommendations for our stay in Kyoto. Thanks again! We are now looking to purchase a Teppan so we can make this style of gyoza at home :-)
Oct 2023
Marko Simic, Switzerland
★★★★★A wonderful time in relaxing and cozy atmosphere. Professional guidance with enough in depth explanation without being to overwhelming for amateurs like us. We enjoyed our time with Yukari very much and would repeat the experience at any time and recommend it to everyone who's interested in learning a traditional japanese dish. A big thank you to Yukari
Sep 2023
Response from Yukari
Thank you, Marko and Serena. I had a great time with you today. Hope you enjoy Japanese food at home!
Best,
Yukari
stephanie , United States of America
★★★★★Would recommend for family's and people traveling to Kyoto!! Yukari was so sweet and accommodating at her home. The gyoza dumplings, salad, and rice balls were wonderful. We had alot of fun!
Aug 2023
Felicia, United States of America
★★★★★It was a lovely evening and I'm sure we will look back upon it as a highlight of the trip!
May 2023
Tim, Switzerland
★★★★★It was amazing. Yukari knows what she is doing! We had a great coversation along with fresh, self-made Gyoza, Tempura and a a refreshing glass noodle salad - everthing made from scratch. I highly recommend to take a class with her! Do it!
Mar 2023
Response from Yukari
Thank you for coming to my class and I truly appreciate taking your time to leave a review. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed cooking. I really enjoyed chatting over.
Wish you all the best,
Yukari
Jessica, United States of America
★★★★★Our experience with Yukari was fabulous. She knew what she was doing, the place was clean, she was fun and great to hang with for a morning of cooking. We would highly recommend her.
Jun 2020
Response from Yukari
Thank you, Jessica, and your lovely family. I had a class for the first time in three months but you were so fun and I really enjoyed cooking and nice conversations with you. and it was exciting to hear your travel story. I'm looking forward to seeing your Instagram!
Melissa, United Kingdom
★★★★★I am so glad I made the trip by myself. Yukara was so welcoming and patient and helpful encouraging me when my first attempts were rather hopeless. I got the hang of it and am confident I can now make a gyoza!! Definitely recommend this- a very authentic experience
Feb 2020
Response from Yukari
Thank you Melissa, kindly leaving a review. You were so bright and engaging, I really enjoyed the conversations. Now you learned how to make Gyoza so cook them for your family back in manchester! if you come up with some questions, contact me anytime.
Gemma, Australia
★★★★★Yukari, you are brilliant!! Thank you so much for welcoming us into your beautiful home and teaching us the local techniques for making authentic gyoza. Our evening with you remains one of the highlights of our trip! Also, your recommendations for places to visit in Kyoto were fantastic! Thank you so much for such a lovely experience. ごちそさまでした！
Feb 2020
Response from Yukari
Gemma, Anne, Jess, Sarah, Thank you for joining my cooking class and I enjoyed very much spending time with all of you. I'm glad to hear that you liked the places which I had recommended. Enjoy the rest of stay in Japan and take care of yourself. I'm looking forward to seeing your next visit for Matcha dessert cooking！(^^) こちらこそ、ありがとうございました！
Anne, Australia
★★★★★I had an amazing time with Yukari. She was really professional and thorough as she went through each step of the recipe. I would definitely recommend her if you are interested in learning how to cook gyozas and other Japanese delicacies. She has a wealth of knowledge about Japanese cuisine and i really learnt a lot from her.
Feb 2020
Response from Yukari
Thank you very much for kindly leaving your review. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the class. You were such a great chef so I felt really relaxed. I hope you enjoy making Gyoza back in Sydney. If you come up with some questions about cooking, contact me anytime. Good luck!
Tim, Australia
★★★★★Yukari was an incredible host. She was kind, friendly and held a great conversation. She was a fantastic teacher and ensured we understood the ingredients and technique when cooking. We can’t thank her enough for the incredible experience she gave us. Truly one we will remember forever. Thank you Yukari!!
Jan 2020
Response from Yukari
Thank you so much for leaving an amazing review. Your comments are encouraging for me. You and Kate were so smart and caught on pretty quick so I really enjoyed cooking. When you come up with some questions about cooking, contact me anytime. Thank you again for the lovely gift, I liked it very much!
Christina, United States of America
★★★★★Thank you again for having us in your home! Everything was lovely.
Jan 2020
Response from Yukari
Thank you Christina, I had fun too. Hope you enjoy cooking Gyoza back at your home!
Christina, United States of America
★★★★★Thank you again for having us in your home! Everything was lovely.
Jan 2020
Response from Yukari
Thank you for visiting my cooking class. I enjoyed cooking and chatting with you girls. See you next time!
Isabella, Australia
★★★★★Our cooking experience with Yukari was fantastic! She was very informative with teaching us how to make gyoza and we had a very relaxing and fun time chatting and making food together. We would recommend for anyone looking for an authentic cultural experience but with the comfort of speaking in our own language! Thanks Yukari!
Dec 2019
Response from Yukari
Thank you very much for kindly leaving a review. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the whole experience. You were so friendly and warm so I was in a good mood and really enjoyed cooking and chatting. I hope you enjoy Gyoza cooking back at your home and if you come up with some questions, contact me anytime. Good luck!
amholtz@gmail.com, United States of America
★★★★★Our Gyoza making class with Yukari was wonderful. I true highlight of our trip. Yukari was knowledgeable, helpful and super fun. We enjoyed learning how to make Gyozas, rice balls and glass noodle salad. We will be practicing what we learned as soon as possible. Thanks again Yukari for the great food and conversation.
Nov 2019
Response from Yukari
Thank you very much for kindly leaving your review, Amanda. I am so happy that you enjoyed the class. You were such a great chef! Thank you again, your comments are encouraging me. Enjoy Gyoza cooking at home and I'm looking forward to seeing your next visit!
Becky, Canada
★★★★★We had an amazing experience with Yukari. She welcomed us into her home and we had a lovely time learning how to make multiple dishes that were all delicious. She also gave us excellent recommendations for great food around Kyoto!
Dec 2019
Response from Yukari
Hi Becky and Jay,
Thank you very much for kindly leaving your review. I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed the class. I will not forget the fun moment we shared together. Keep enjoying Japanese food and snowboarding in Hokkaido!
Letizia, San Marino
★★★★★I really enjoy my time with Yukari. She's really a food lover: you will make great dishes and, at the same time, know better the Japanese food culture. Highly recommended!!!
Nov 2019
Response from Yukari
Thank you Letizia, I am so happy to hear that. It was fun for me cooking and chatting with you the other night. I hope you to enjoy cooking Gyoza dumpling back in San Marino. Good luck!
Craig, Canada
★★★★★Cooking with Yukari was an absolute highlight of our trip in Japan. Our party of 4 varied in skills from absolute beginner to a professional chef and she delgated to the group utilizing our strengths while keeping everyone actively involved. The food we cooked was beyond delicious. Yukari is a professional with amazing recipes! If you are reading this, book your lesson now to make sure you don't miss an incredible lifetime experience!
Sep 2019
Response from Yukari
Dear Craig
Thank you very much for kindly leaving your review and how nice of you to say that. I am grateful to advertise my cooking class!! I hope you to enjoy home-made Gyoza back in Toronto. If you come up with some questions, please contact me anytime.
Good luck!
Yukari
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Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 hours.
Up to 5 people can join Yukari's cooking class.
It costs 8700 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.
