Gyoza, Miso soup, rice, regular green tea or roasted tea
(Tea ceremony kind of green tea is additional)
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.
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup. It's base is "dashi" (Japanese fish stock) and Miso paste. Common added ingredients are Tofu, Green onion and deep‐fried tofu but differs by personal preference. The type of miso is different from region. In western and Easter Japan white miso is mostly used.
The astringent constituent in Japanese tea is a type of polyphenol called catechin. Japan has done a great deal with the humble tea leaf. For example some benefits of the catechin in the tea leaf can lower cholesterol in some cases. Roasted over charcoal at a high temperature and grown under shade for at least 20 days are one of the examples. The most popular Japanese tea might be ryokucha. Depending on the timing of picking the leaves, the grade, the price can be noticeably different.
The Japanese tea ceremony is a centuries-old tradition closely tied to Zen Buddhist principles, and a popular way to experience Japanese culture. There are several variations on this ritual. At its base, powdered green tea (matcha) is prepared and served in accordance with strict rules. Oftentimes, wagashi (Japanese sweets) is served alongside the bitter green tea.
Gyoza is originally not Japanese, but pan-fried Gyoza is, I believe, Japanese style now. They are crispy outside and juicy inside. You see Gyoza at ramen restaurant, but homemade kind is totally different!
We mix ground pork and some veggies and wrap it in a Gyoza wrapper. Wrapping is the fun part! It’s not as easy as it looks, so it gets a bit messy at the beginning. That’s no problem. You will see progress as you wrap. Let’s make mess and have fun together!!
Yukino
Hi, I’m Yukino Nawai. I am the one who loves eating and I also care about what I eat. I work for my organic farmer friends and most of our veggies come from their farm. So I can say we eat healthily. I am not the greatest cook, but I can cook everyday meal. I believe cooking and eating connect people. I would love to share my love of food and love to learn about your culture, too. My husband and daughter do tea ceremony. If you are interested in trying, we can do casual one at home.
The closest station
Keio Horinouchi
How to get to the station?
From Keio Tama-center: 5mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Yes, Make your own Gyoza and Tea Ceremony has a vegetarian option.
Up to 5 people can join Yukino's cooking class.
It costs 4000 per person.
Yes, Make your own Gyoza and Tea Ceremony has a vegan option.
Please go to Keio Horinouchi which takes 5 mins from Keio Tama-center. Then Yukino (host) will pick you up there!
Duration of this cooking class is 2 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.
