1. Hand-made udon
2. Gyoza
3. Fruits Daifuku
【Cooking ingredients】
For the hand-made udon:
- Flour
- Bonito flakes
- Konbu
- Vegetable garnishes
For the gyoza
- Gyoza skin
- Chicken
- Shiso
- Other vegetables
For the fruits daifuku:
- Glutinous rice flour
- Anko (red bean paste)
- Strawberry or Seasonal fruits
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.
Udon (うどん) is a type of thick wheat flour noodle. It is similar to Italian pasta, but much thicker. It has been eaten all over Japan as an easy-to-eat popular meal, and a substitute meal for rice dishes. Udon is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form, as "kake udon", in a mildly flavoured broth called kakejiru, which is made of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. The flavor of broth and topping vary from region to region.
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.
【food information】
Making udon noodles from scratch is a fun and unique experience that
requires simple ingredients. The broth and vegetable garnishes
highlight flavors unique to Japan that are difficult to replicate
elsewhere. Gyoza is a well-known dish around the world, but nothing
compares to the taste of freshly hand-made fillings! It's an excellent
party dish to make for your friends and family after returning home.
As for Ichigo Daifuku, it is a popular and simple Japanese sweet that
looks very cute. I'll teach everything you need to know to recreate
these Japanese dishes in your own kitchen!
【the attraction of the cooking class】
This private cooking class will take place in my cozy home kitchen in
Omori, Tokyo. Since I am a hotel concierge, I'm also more than happy
to recommend you local sightseeing spots and restaurants. In addition
to cooking, I'd love to share conversations with you about travel and
answer any questions you have about Japan. I look forward to hearing
from you!
【recommended for】
Everyone is welcome to enjoy my cooking class, from those who are
interested in Japanese ingredients to those who love conversation to
those who simply love to eat!
Hello, welcome to Japan!!
My name is Junko Hayashi.
I'm a foodie person who loves to chitchat and entertain people .
I'm living in Tokyo with my great family(husband and a son).
I have been working at a hotel as a concierge in Tokyo.
Through my career, I notice that many travelers are interested in Japanese homemade food and love to meet Japanese people.
So, I decided to open a cooking class to invite those tourists to experience Japanese culture at home.
In the cooking experience, I can also guide you about Tokyo's hideout restaurants and the latest sightseeing spots, so please leave your help on traveling.
I am looking forward to seeing you.
Instagram ID : jmammytokyo
Please check my cooking class and my daily life on Instagram!!
The closest station
Ōmori Station
How to get to the station?
From Tokyo Station: 20mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
KIRSTY DAVIES, United Kingdom
★★★★★Junko’s cooking class was fantastic, she is very welcoming and a great communicator. I was travelling alone and the class ended up to be one-on-one with Junko which was such a nice surprise, we had great conversation and I learned many more skills. Junko was very generous with advice and giving recommendations for places to visit in Tokyo as well as what to buy to recreate the dishes at home! Thanks Junko for a great class!
Mar 2025
Response from Junko
Hi Kirsty,
Thank you so much for your great reviews.
I was happy to cooking and chatting with you.
I am glad if my cooking class can be a healing after a hard day's work.
Please try to make Udon noodles and Gyoza by yourself.
Junko
Janice, Canada
★★★★★Our cooking class with Junko was amazing, a definite highlight on our trip to Tokyo. She is a kind, very knowledgeable and fun host. My daughter and I had a challenge with the trains and were late to our pick up destination and she graciously waited for us. The class was very organized, she made it easy to learn and nice we came away with the recipe and skills so we can make the items back at home. Also, it was a great pleasure to sit with Junko and visit while we enjoyed the items we had just prepared. Thank you for a great afternoon!
Jan 2024
Response from Junko
Hi Janice,
Thank you so much for your great reviews.
I was happy to welcome you and your lovely daughter.
Please try to make Japanese noodles at your kitchen too.
Junko
Cary Webb, United States of America
★★★★★Junko showed us how to make Udon, Gyoza, and strawberry daifuku with the most delicious strawberries I’ve ever had. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow. The result was a very tasty lunch. I’m definitely making all of it when I return home.
May 2023
Response from Junko
Hi Cary,
Thank you for your great review.
I was also happy to introduce Japanese traditional meals and delicious Japanese fruits in my class.
Please try to make them at your kitchen too and ask me freely when you have any questions.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all next time.
Stephanie, Austria
★★★★★We had an amazing cooking class with Junko. She was very organised and learned is very well how to cook Udon, Gyoza and Daifuki. She also had great tips on how we can cook it at home and where to get the ingredients. Was also very fun to chat with her about the Japanese culture. Can totally recommend! :)
Apr 2023
Response from Junko
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for your great review.
I also had fun cooking and talking about our each culture. If you have any questions when making gyoza and udon, feel free to contact me.
Looking forward to seeing you next time.
Junko
Byron Werner, United States of America
★★★★★Junko was amazing! Our group absolutely enjoyed learning to cook Udon, Gyoza, and Strawberry Daifuku with her. It was the perfect Thanksgiving lunch away from home. Not only was the food delicious, but she was extremely welcoming and made us feel right at home. It was an outstanding afternoon!
Nov 2022
Response from Junko
Hi Byron, Austin and Katie,
Thank you so much for your great review.
I would be happy if my cooking class was a good experience for your first trip to Tokyo.
Try to eat a lot of Japanese foods in Japan.
Hope to see you next time.
Junko
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Response from Junko
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Please go to Ōmori Station which takes 20 mins from Tokyo Station. Then Junko (host) will pick you up there!
It costs 13000 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 3.5 hours.
Up to 3 people can join Junko's cooking class.
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.
