Kyoto Cooking Class
Vegan Ramen and Gyoza

Maria Letizia Troiano, Italy

I had a wonderful experience at the cooking class in Kyoto! Sakiko was amazing—very professional and incredibly kind. She made us feel comfortable from the beginning and explained every step clearly and in detail. We prepared gyoza and ramen, and then enjoyed the delicious food we had cooked ourselves. It was such an interesting experience that gave us a deeper insight into Japanese culture and also the chance to meet new people. Highly recommended!

Apr 2025

Maria Letizia Troiano, Italy

I had a wonderful experience at the cooking class in Kyoto! Sakiko was amazing—very professional and incredibly kind. She made us feel comfortable from the beginning and explained every step clearly and in detail. We prepared gyoza and ramen, and then enjoyed the delicious food we had cooked ourselves. It was such an interesting experience that gave us a deeper insight into Japanese culture and also the chance to meet new people. Highly recommended!

Apr 2025

Farand S Thompson, Australia

Sakiko was excellent and the food was delicious. She had great tips and tricks throughout, and ran an extremely well organised cooking class while keeping it very casual and fun. She was happy to answer and questions we had on both the food and Japanese culture. My partner and I would definitely recommend this to anyone, we are so glad we did it and was a highlight of our trip. Thanks Sakiko.

Apr 2025

Frederike Heuer, Germany

Cooking with Sakiko was amazing. Her positive energy filled the room. We had so much fun and take away not only a lot of knowledge but a memory of a fantastic experience. Thank you!

Apr 2025

Lars Groenkjaer, Denmark

Friendly, easy, speaks good english. Great experience!

Apr 2025

Luca, Italy

Sakiko made us feel at home, she's been a wonderful host and really helped us discover the secrets of making good, original, homemade japanese dishes!

Apr 2025

Briana, United States of America

It literally could not have been a more perfect experience. Sakiko is such a thorough teacher and the food was delicious. I cannot wait to make it myself when I get home!

Apr 2025

Viktoria, Germany

Thank you very much for the amazing cooking class, Sakiko!

Feb 2025

Eva, Sweden

Good vibes and delicious food - I can really recommend Sakiko's cooking class!

Nov 2024

Vinit, United States of America

Sakiko is absolutely amazing, she taught us not only the steps but about the ingredients and how they affect the cooking process. Would very highly recommend!

Nov 2024

Stewart, Australia

Sakiko was great to work with, her explanations of ingredient types and their impact on the dish was excellent. The cooking process was well explained and easy to follow, and the end result was Oishi! (Delicious) Highly recommend Sakiko for an awesome vegan Japanese cooking experience.

Nov 2024

Frédérique, Canada

Had a great experience with Sakiko! I definitely recommend.

Nov 2024

Dina Tayim, United States of America

Sakiko was a spectacular host and gave us so much detail and information and taste tests along the way - I cant wait to try it at home! Arigato gozaimasu for a lovely evening ♥️

Nov 2024

Nina, Slovenia

This was my first evening in Kyoto, and I couldn't have imagined a more pleasant introduction to the city. Sakiko was a wonderful host, welcoming us into her home with a warm smile. Gentle music and carefully prepared ingredients created the perfect setting for a culinary journey and meeting new people. It was so special and unforgettable to be in the company of people from all over the world, to learn more about Japan and its food, and, of course, to prepare the dishes together. Sakiko gladly answered all our questions and made sure we enjoyed the class. The dishes we made together will be hard to forget, and I can’t wait to recreate them at home. In Slovenia, we have a saying, "Love goes through the stomach," and my appreciation for Kyoto and Japan definitely grew after this evening. Thank you so much Sakiko!

Oct 2024

Gabi, Germany

We had a very good time with Sakiko and the other guests cooking Ramen and Gyoza. i Loved how well prepared everything was and still every step explained, so that I can follows through the recipe when i am at home. Will definetly try, because it was delicious.

Sep 2024

Claudio, Switzerland

Thank you so much for your amazing class

Oct 2024

Marco Pace, Germany

The cooking class with Sakiko was truly exceptional and exceeded all of our expectations. I won’t spoil any surprises, so I'll just say this: Sakiko was absolutely delightful, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment with her.

Sep 2024

Henrietta, United States of America

Sakiko-San, we had an amazing time in your vegan ramen and gyoza class. We reminisce often about our time with you. Thank you for opening up your home, sharing your love for cooking, making us feel so welcomed, and teaching us absolutely delicious cooking. You are radiant and we wish the best for you.

Aug 2024

Kori Stevens, United States of America

Sakiko’s cooking class was such a great experience! We learned about the different types of miso and the variety of soups we can make with the dashi. We had a difficult time finding vegetarian options for my daughter while in Japan, so this vegan class was a treat! Sakiko was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and so well organized! The food was delicious. Highly recommend!

Aug 2024

Kori Stevens, United States of America

Sakiko’s cooking class was such a great experience! We learned about the different types of miso and the variety of soups we can make with the dashi. We had a difficult time finding vegetarian options for my daughter while in Japan, so this vegan class was a treat! Sakiko was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and so well organized! The food was delicious. Highly recommend!

Aug 2024

Matt, United States of America

Thank you for an unforgettable experience! We learned a lot and enjoyed our time with you. Thank you for opening up your home and offering a vegan cooking class!

Jun 2024

Alessio, Italy

Esperienza fantastica. Cucinare in una vera casa giapponese è stato meraviglioso. La nostra insegnante e padrona di casa Sakiko è stata bravissima e gentilissima. Anche mia figlia di 10 anni ha adorato la serata. Il ramen che abbiamo preparato era buonissimo! Fantastic experience. Cooking in a real Japanese home was wonderful. Our teacher and landlady Sakiko was very good and very kind. My 10 year old daughter also loved the evening. The ramen we made was delicious!

Jun 2024

natasha, Australia

It was a great lesson, Sakiko made sure we were all following and understanding.

May 2024

Sally, Australia

Thank you so much! It was a great experience and delicious food!

Nov 2023

Martin, United States of America

We had a wonderful time in Sakiko’s cooking class! We can’t wait to make the ramen and gyoza again at home :)

May 2024

Sandra moshi, United States of America

It was amazing. She was so organized informative warm and knowledgeable. I went with my cousin and her husband and we all loved the experience and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!!!

May 2024

Ravit, Israel

A great experience with Sakiko, one of my best experiences in Japan! Sakiko teaches wonderfully in her nice home, she’s very welcoming and nice, and the food is amazing, the best vegan Ramen soup we had so far!

May 2024

Aleksandra, Poland

Cooking class was amazing- Sakiko is lovely and warm and her food- delicious! I highly recommend this cooking class!

May 2024

Diallo, United States of America

Sakiko was very kind and welcoming to my family and me. She made it a point to make us feel at home, and she prioritized remembering all of our names! Not only did she give us a superb cooking lesson, but she also provided us with an in-depth lesson regarding Japanese culture, customs, and language. We also bonded over our mutual interests and our shared passion for cooking. We left Sakiko’s workshop knowing that we had acquired a great friend!

Apr 2024

Shelly, Israel

Thank you Sakiko for a wonderful evening! You are the perfect host, we learned a lot and you were kind generous and patient to answer and to teach us all we wanted to know about the cooking but also about life in Japan as well. We will cherish this experience as one of the highlights of our trip!

Apr 2024

Jasmin, Germany

We had the best time with Sakiko and the best ramen during our stay in Japan! Looking forward to cooking it back home and to coming back to Kyoto for another cooking experience with Sakiko! Thanks so much!

Mar 2024

Christopher Nelke, Germany

Highly recommended!

Apr 2024

Deborah, Canada

Our cooking class was really fun, Sakiko was super friendly and answered all our questions - she was very patient! Easy place to get to, all is very neat and thoughtfully prepared. And of course, the food was absolutely delicious! Couldn’t recommend more as a fun activity to do in Kyoto!

Apr 2024

Robert , United States of America

Sakiko was the perfect host. She exposed us to Japanese dashi, ramen and gyoza from start to finish in her lovely home.

Apr 2024

Philipp, Austria

The course was a dream. Sakiko took a lot of time to explain everything well and you really learned a lot about how to cook good, delicious vegan ramen and gyoza. I highly recommend this course!

Mar 2024

Katrina, Australia

This is such a long awaited review, i'm so sorry! My partner and I had the most adorable evening with Sakiko cooking, learning and chatting about everything and anything. It was just the two of us and the intimate experience was such a delight and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Such a lovely experience and I couldn't possibly recommend it enough, Sakiko is an angel <33 Love Kat and Pat

Jan 2024

Kishan, United States of America

Great hospitality and ambience created for the cooking class! One of the best cooking classes I’ve ever taken!

Apr 2024

Clara Alberti, Spain

Sakiko was AMAZING! My family and I did her cooking class and we enjoyed it so much!!! She's a great cook and it's an amazing plan to do when in Kyoto!!! Highly recommend!!

Mar 2024

Carole, France

Sakiko is an absolute treasure! She explained everything so clearly, presented all the different ingredients, made us taste the ramen soup at each step of the process and made this experience so enjoyable (and safe as she is really looking out for safety and hygiene). I came as a solo traveller and met two couples there, and I felt really included all along. Big thank you Sakiko, I cannot recommend this course more!

Apr 2024

Gernot, Austria

Sakiko was a wonderful host. Not only was the food we cooked amazing, she also taught us about all the special ingredients, let us taste the differences between the cooking stages and provided us with everything we needed to know to cook these delicious dishes at home. It was great being able to talk casually with a local, and we enjoyed our evening with Sakiko a lot. I would even say it was the best experience we had in Kyoto!

Mar 2024

Lana Vorozheykina, United States of America

The cooking class was amazing! We learned so much, had such a great time, and the food was incredible! Sakiko was so lovely to meet you, and thank you for sharing your home and your knowledge with us!

Mar 2024

Eric, United States of America

Really enjoyed our dinner with Sakiko. It was special getting to cook with her in her home, and it made us feel less like visitors from far away!

Mar 2024

Christopher, Switzerland

Sakiko was so nice, friendly and could answer all our questions. It was so much fun, we learned soo much and the most important thing, it was delicious!!

Mar 2024

Suzanne, New Zealand

Thanks for your amazing combination of encouragement and knowledge. We really enjoyed both the insights into ingredients- and the fantastic flavours. My meat eating kids even said it was the best meal they’ve had in Japan! Arigato:)

Feb 2024

Sydnee Chan, United States of America

This was such a fun experience. Sakiko is a wonderful, encouraging teacher. She takes time to explain the ingredients, the processes, and the rationale behind her recipes. She is also mindful of cleanliness. The kitchen and tools were immaculate. Thank you, Sakiko, for such an amazing class!

Dec 2023

Shane, Canada

Wonderful experience. The ramen and gyoza were delicious. Thanks for a great night. Highly recommend this local experience.

Nov 2023

Shane, Canada

Wonderful experience. The ramen and gyoza were delicious. Thanks for a great night. Highly recommend this local experience.

Nov 2023

Jeremy, United States of America

Sakiko was an amazing teacher, and so very nice! We really enjoyed the class; even my 11 year old daughter, who was initially skeptical of the idea of doing a cooking class, enjoyed the experience and the food.

Nov 2023

Isabel , United Kingdom

Konichiwa Sakiko, thank you so much for such a wonderful evening. Your home is beautiful and you are so friendly and welcoming, the perfect host. Thank you for being so patient and teaching us such wonderful cooking skills with your knowledge. We loved the entire evening, all the details and the delicious food. Isabel and Joseph

Nov 2023

Hannah, United Kingdom

Our cooking class with Sakiko was so much fun! She was a great conversationalist and was very knowledgeable about Japanese cuisine. We immediately felt relaxed and enjoyed chatting to the other couple. The food was delicious, we will definitely be making at home! This class was the highlight of our Kyoto trip!

Nov 2023

Karthik, India

This experience was one of our highlights in Kyoto. Sakiko is a friendly and fun host and an excellent teacher. The learning was structured very well and Sakiko also explained the ingredients in detail and gave us cooking tips that helped. It was engaging for all the participants and we enjoyed the whole process and having a meal together at the end. If you are vegan or vegetarian, I would strongly recommend signing up for it. With the help of her suggestions, we were able to purchase ingredients at the end of our trip, to carry back home and recreate the recipes. Thank you, Sakiko!

Oct 2023

RJ Silverio, Phillipines

Definitely a must-try for vegans and for people interested in making vegan food! Sakiko teaches this class with such expertise and a cheerful energy that makes the class even more enjoyable. Many thanks for this class, Sakiko!

Oct 2023

Kathryn, Australia

Thank you Sakiko for a wonderful evening. We enjoyed the meal and your company very much. Can’t wait to get back home and try out the recipes. Would definitely recommend this cooking class.

Nov 2023

Kathryn, Australia

Thank you Sakiko for a wonderful evening. We enjoyed the meal and your company very much. Can’t wait to get back home and try out the recipes. Would definitely recommend this cooking class.

Nov 2023

Kathryn, Australia

Thank you Sakiko for a wonderful evening. We enjoyed the meal and your company very much. Can’t wait to get back home and try out the recipes. Would definitely recommend this cooking class.

Nov 2023

Fredrik, Sweden

Sakiko should have her own cooking show on TV - she is an excellent host and warm and funny person. The food was 5/5 and I look forward to making this at home! Thanks Sakiko.

Oct 2023

Janelle banat, United States of America

Learning to cook from Sakiko was WONDERFUL!! I highly recommend!! We took our two teenaged daughters with us and we all enjoyed the time together. I am looking forward to us all making this yummy ramen and gyoza back home. She explained things so well! Big thanks to Sakiko!!!

Oct 2023

Janelle banat, United States of America

Learning to cook from Sakiko was WONDERFUL!! I highly recommend!! We took our two teenaged daughters with us and we all enjoyed the time together. I am looking forward to us all making this yummy ramen and gyoza back home. She explained things so well! Big thanks to Sakiko!!!

Oct 2023

Rebecca, United Kingdom

Lovely evening - Sakiko was so welcoming and friendly, put us all at ease and explained everything beautifully. Thank you so much Sakikosan!

Oct 2023

Sebastian , Germany

Sakiko was such an amazing host, we really felt welcomed and had a wonderful evening with great stories, nice people and perfect food. Definitely a must-do when visiting kyoto :)

Oct 2023

Molly, Australia

Wonderful evening spent cooking vegan ramen and gyoza. Sakiko is lovely and very welcoming. We look forward to making tasty ramen and gyoza at home thanks to Sakiko’s enjoyable and easy-going cooking class. A memorable end to our trip in Kyoto. Thank you Sakiko!

Oct 2023

Peyton Hunter, Denmark

Do yourself a favor and book this class!! Saikiko was an amazing teacher and just the most lovely person! She was thorough and explained everything very well, and answered every question with a smile. We learnt so much about Japanese food and culture in Saikikos own home! The biggest recommendation - go ahead and book this class❤️

Oct 2023

Kristina, Germany

It was just amazing! The host was so kind and professionell. And the food tasted so good! Thank you for having us. I can really recommend it.

Oct 2023

Sarah, Australia

My friend and I are from Australia, and our cooking class with Sakiko was wonderful! Sakiko was so friendly and welcoming and spoke great English. She provided clear and informative explanations throughout the process, and was very happy to answer any questions we had. Sakiko provided us all with the recipes at the end of the class so we didn't need to worry abut taking notes and could just enjoy and engage with what we were making. The ramen and gyozas were delicious and I can't wait to make them again at home. I would highly recommend this class, thank you Sakiko for such a wonderful experience!

Sep 2023

Michael Schweimer, Germany

Hello Sakiko, your cooking class was a great experience for us today. You are such a kind person. It was a pleasure to meet you! Many thanks for your course. Best regards, Maria and Michael

Oct 2023

Tim, Germany

We had a great cooking experience with Sakiko. It was a pleasure to meet her and we are definitely going to use her recipe and cook dinner for our friends. This is a great way to experience Kyoto through food and a nice conversation. Thank you for the warm welcome, Sakiko!

Sep 2023

Tim, Germany

We had a great cooking experience with Sakiko. It was a pleasure to meet her and we are definitely going to use her recipe and cook dinner for our friends. This is a great way to experience Kyoto through food and a nice conversation. Thank you for the warm welcome, Sakiko!

Sep 2023

Emma, France

It was a really great experience ! We had a really nice time with Sakiko. She’s a fantastic host. And now we know how to make delicious ramen and gyoza. Thank you very much !

Jul 2023

Charlotta Wåhlander, Sweden

Our family of four (parents, a 14-year-old and a 19-year-old) had an absolutely wonderful evening in the company of Sakiko in the start of July 2023, where we learned how to cook delicious vegan ramen and gyoza. Besides from being very pleasant, Sakiko is a very knowledgeable teacher and shared many details surrounding the the cooking.

Jun 2023

Ellyn , United Kingdom

Highly recommend this cooking class with Sakiko. We learned so much, the food was delicious. Can’t wait to make the ramen and gyoza again and again! Thank you

Jul 2023

Robyn, United Kingdom

Sakiko’s class was absolutely brilliant! She is highly knowledgeable and taught us very clearly. Sakiko was friendly and welcoming and helped us make delicious ramen and gyoza. A highlight of our trip to Japan!

Jul 2023

Oliver, United Kingdom

She was a great teacher and host. We learned a lot, had fun, and loved the food. Will definitely try these recipes at home.

Jul 2023

Noah, Switzerland

Sakiko was very lovely and we enjoyed our morning learning to make traditional ramen and gyoza. It was a very nice experience.

Jul 2023

Noah, Switzerland

Sakiko was very lovely and we enjoyed our morning learning to make traditional raven and gyoza. It was a very nice experience.

Jul 2023

Saarloos, United States of America

We loved our experience with Sakiko. She's a wonderful chef and teacher, and the food was so good we feel inspired to go home and cook vegan ramen and gyoza - even though our family isn't even vegetarian. I highly recommend this class to any curious travelers!

Jul 2023

David Gutierrez, Spain

Sakiko was a delightful host, and the food we prepared was very tasty. It was a very nice evening.

Jun 2023

Amy, United Kingdom

The lovely Sakiko gave us an amazing class in how to cook vegan ramen and gyoza. They meal was SO tasty. Sakiko is a very skilled and knowledgable chef, as she was able to teach us how to make these classic Japanese foods in no time at all! Sakiko showed and talked us through every ingredient, explaining why they were included and how they interacted with each other. We are looking forward to trying out our new skills when we get home :)

Jun 2023

Andie, Canada

Thank you for an amazing experience!

Jun 2023

Anabel, Germany

Dear Sakiko, thank you for the wonderful cooking event. Vegan food is difficult to find in Japan. You offered a perfect experience to make vegan Dashi as base for the Ramen and in addition we had the chance to make delicious vegan Gyozas by ourself!! We learned a lot new things and are excited to try it out ourselves at home. Thank you A & K

Jun 2023

Anabel, Germany

Dear Sakiko, thank you for the wonderful cooking event. Vegan food is difficult to find in Japan. You offered a perfect experience to make vegan Dashi as base for the Ramen and in addition we had the chance to make delicious vegan Gyozas by ourself!! We learned a lot new things and are excited to try it out ourselves at home. Thank you A & K

Jun 2023

John David, Canada

Our cooking experience with Sakiko is the best highlight of our trip. We missed our scheduled cooking class due to unforseen circumstances. However, Sakiko still invited us over to continue the cooking class. She is knowledgeable and an excellent communicator as she answered all our questions with ease. She taught us the techniques and showed us the ingredients and where to get them. The recipe she provided was amazing and easy to follow. We will never forget her kind considerations and understanding. Thank you very much Sakiko!

Jun 2023

Stefan, Germany

We really enjoyed the casual and insightful session with Sakiko. With her we prepared a really tasty meal and learned a lot about Japanese food, cooking and culture. Sakiko is a marvelous host!

Jun 2023

Helen & Tim, United States of America

Cooking with Sakiko was amazing! She was so welcoming and inviting into her home. She was very knowledgeable about the entire cooking process and all of the ingredients. My wife and I were very happy that we chose this experience with Sakiko. She’s great!

May 2023

Ashkon Shaahinfar, United States of America

The Vegan cooking class with Sakiko was such a special experience! We really appreciated her hospitality, enthusiasm, and detailed cooking insights. We learned so much more than we thought we would (from the flavor of dashi before and after heating, to the composition and flavors of the three different kinds of miso, to how to discern when your gyoza have been perfectly cooked). Though we are not vegan ourselves, the ramen and gyoza were so delicious! We can't wait to invite friends over to cook together when we get home. Thank you Sakiko!!!

Apr 2023

Anna, Sweden

We had the best time at Sakiko’s ramen and gyoza class. Would highly recommend this great experience to everyone!

Apr 2023

Georgina , Australia

We had a wonderful time cooking with Sakiko. She had so much knowledge to share, it was such a fun experience and the food was delicious!

Apr 2023

Michal, Israel

Our cooking class with Sakiko was a great experience. Sakiko is so nice and patient, explains everything well and calmly. The food was very tasty!

Apr 2023

Michal, Israel

Our cooking class with Sakiko was a great experience. Sakiko is so nice and patient, explains everything well and calmly. The food was very tasty!

Apr 2023

Michal, Israel

Our cooking class with Sakiko was a great experience. Sakiko is so nice and patient, explains everything well and calmly. The food was very tasty!

Apr 2023

Muriel Hasso, United States of America

Sakiko, My son and I really enjoy your cooking class. We learned how to make delicious Gyoza and Ramen noodles. You are a very gracious host. どうもありがとうございました Muriel and Leo

Apr 2023

Muriel Hasso, United States of America

Sakiko, My son and I really enjoy your cooking class. We learned how to make delicious Gyoza and Ramen noodles. You are a very gracious host. どうもありがとうございました Muriel and Leo

Apr 2023

Chris , United Kingdom

Excellent, we loved it and would recommend it to anyone to do. Sakiko was a wonderful host.

Apr 2023

Giuseppe Iacobellis, Italy

Sakiko was a perfect host: a very warm welcome, fun and detailed cooking in a wonderful house. One of the best experiences in KYOTO!

Mar 2023

Ariane, France

We had so much fun cooking with Sakiko! She was super nice, very informative, and the food was delicious. It definitely felt special. Thanks Sakiko!!

Mar 2023

Ariane, France

We had so much fun cooking with Sakiko! She was super nice, very informative, and the food was delicious. It definitely felt special. Thanks Sakiko!!

Mar 2023

Gerhard Jung, Germany

It was great to learn how to make Gyoza and vegan ramen. Both tasted wonderfully. We also had a wonderful evening with Sakiko.

Sep 2021

Yun Yi, Singapore

Had a great time learning to cook vegan jap food with Sakiko! She was friendly and patient, and clear when explaining the steps and different ingredients used. I would love to learn more vegan japanese food with her! :-)

Feb 2020

Ella, Australia

Sakiko was so lovely and patient during the class. It was a lot of fun and the recipes were amazing! Definitely recommend.

Feb 2020

Debora, Italy

Sakiko was a perfect host, she taught me all the secrets to do a perfect vegan ramen and gyoza! Gyoza were amazing, and I really suggest you to do this cooking class !

Dec 2019

Jarrod Forde, New Zealand

Our cooking experience with Sakiko was fantastic! Sakiko is very knowledgeable about the dishes we were making and explained the traditional way (I.e. non-vegan) of making them, too. She was very kind in answering all our questions, and didn't once laugh at our terrible gyoza wrapping skills! We would definitely recommend this experience to our friends :)

Nov 2019

Talina, United States of America

Sakiko was amazing! She is so sweet and put a lot of thought into creating two amazing recipes for us to learn! She explained why she chose her ingredients and how substitutions could be made. Five stars! I would highly recommend taking a class with her!

Oct 2019

Sam, United Kingdom

Our cooking lesson with Sakiko was awesome. We had a lot of fun learning how to cook Vegan Gyoza and Ramen. They were both super tasty! Would highly recommend this laid back evening cooking traditional Japanese meals!

Sep 2019

Samantha, Australia

This was one of the best experiences I had in Japan this year. Sakiko was a marvellous host, being both incredibly informative and friendly. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to try Vegan and Japanese cuisine

May 2019

Lindsay, United States of America

We had such an amazing time with Sakiko!! She was very informative, patient, and answered all of our questions. She explained everything thoroughly and gave us a recipe to take home so we could make it when we got back. Would definitely do it again!!!

Sep 2019

Abbey, Australia

Sakiko was an amazing teacher and wonderful person. Was very friendly, patient and had a beautiful personality. We had a great night!

Jun 2019

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