Gyoza is a dumpling using thin dough wrapped around delicious, mouth-watering ingredients. You can customize them according to your favorites but common ones include minced pork, cabbage, garlic and leek. Gyoza originated in China, but have evolved in Japan to be a uniquely Japanese staple of household cooking. Try it for yourself and get hooked on gyoza!
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.
This is a two-hour online private cooking class using Zoom. We will introduce ourselves and start preparing the gyoza using dough.
I'll teach you how to prepare the filling, how to wrap the dumplings, and pan-fry them carefully.
The ingredients are easy to prepare and find in most supermarkets:
Main Ingredients.
80g all purpose flour
minced pork or chicken,
cabbage , celery , green onion ,
ginger and garlic
The gyoza are crunchy and crispy, and the ingredients are fresh and vibrant, so let's make homemade dumplings together! You'll be amazed at how good it tastes!
Host availability
1) 8:00 am (Japan Standard Time) --> Los Angeles 3:00 pm, New York 6:00 pm, London midnight, Paris midnight, Sydney 10:00 am
2) 11:00 am (Japan Standard Time) --> Los Angeles 6 pm, New York 9 pm, London midnight, Paris midnight, Sydney 1 pm
3) 9:00 pm (Japan Standard Time) --> Los Angeles 4am, New York 7am, London 12noon, Paris 1 pm, Sydney 11 pm
We are flexible with time - please feel free to ask about your desired time.
We'll chat on WhatsApp, Instagram or Zoom in advance to discuss ingredients, possible substitutes, and any questions you may have.
Please send a booking request at least three days in advance of your desired date.
I'm looking forward to welcoming you!!
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
Exact location provided after booking.
Yuh Min Chook, United States of America
★★★★★Junko is a very patient, knowledgeable and talented teaching. She taught 2 13-yr old boys to make 2 kinds of winged gyozas! Not easy but the process was great fun, cooking with the young teens a success and the gyozas so delicious!
May 2021
Response from Junko
Hi Yuh,
Thank you very much for joining my class two times in a row.
I also enjoyed cooking with two little shy and bright boys.
And their winged gyoza were great success better than mine!!
I'm happy if they make Gyoza again for family.
Yuh Min Chook, United States of America
★★★★★Thank you so much, Junko, for making Saul's birthday gift or making ramen from scratch so fun! You are an excellent teacher and we learned so much from you.
May 2021
Response from Junko
Hi Yuh,
Thank you for the review.
I was happy if your son liked my cooking class and a birthday video.
He is a good chef!!
Adam Kornblit, United States of America
★★★★★This was my third cooking class with Junko and once again she exceeded all expectations! The gyoza were delicious and she is such a great instructor. I would recommend her class to anyone interested in Japanese cooking or just looking to learn how to make new foods!
Apr 2021
Response from Junko
Hi Adam,
Thank you very much for having me at your team event and leaving the great review.
I truly felt seeing your enjoyable conversation that the teamwork was so nice.
Please say hello and thank you to all of them.
And looking forward to cooking with you at a new class.
Junko
Scott, United States of America
★★★★★We had a great time making gyoza with Junko. She was super flexible in accommodating three of us in multiple time zones and with both vegetable and pork menus, patiently explaining the different steps to each of us and sharing a great conversation about Japan and the food. We look forward to taking another class with her, either on zoom or in Tokyo!
Mar 2021
Response from Junko
Hi Scott,
Thank you very much for your great review.
Serving a class in three countries was a precious experience for me.
I'm looking forward to welcoming you and your families at my kitchen or on Zoom!!
Junko
Cristian, Italy
★★★★★We really enjoyed the cooling class on making gyoza. Junko is a very good, precise, well-organised and enthusiastic teacher. We really enjoyed the class. Now we have a new recipe for our family meals.
Feb 2021
Response from Junko
Hi Cristian,
Thank you for your great review.
I'm really happy to serve my class for a wonderful father and a dauter like you.
When we started to chop together, I made sure immediately that both of you were good cooks.
I'm also looking forward to making Udon together next time.
Junko
Krista, United States of America
★★★★★I enjoyed the personal attention! I do not cook but Junko was very patient with me.
Feb 2021
Response from Junko
Hi Krista,
Thank you for the review.
I was happy to see that you enjoyed cooking.
Hope you like cooking!!
Junko
Jason, United States of America
★★★★★Junko's cooking class was the most fun we've had in a long time. We've done other cooking classes recently with other chefs/cooks but they were always so formal and serious, and they never left room for questions or for re-demonstrating techniques, plus we all had to share in making one single recipe. Junko made sure everyone was making their own dish, and made sure everyone got an opportunity to learn each skill. Not everyone in our group was always on camera so if she hadn't seen someone's work in a while she'd make sure to call on them to come over and show what they were doing so she could be sure they understood the instructions. Making our own Gyoza wrappers was so easy with her instructions! The best part, though, is that she is FUN! She made jokes with us and when she saw we were drinking wine she insisted that we all toast together, and she answered questions about anything from the recipe to her life in Japan to where she's traveled, and she asked a lot of questions about where we live and where we like to travel too. It was really nice to have a class that was so relaxed where we were able to learn so much. The food was AMAZING, and even though our group made a total of 36 Gyoza, we were still fighting over who got the last one! Highly recommend her classes to anyone wanting to learn something new.
Jan 2021
Response from Junko
Hi Jason,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We all had fun cooking and chatting because of your family are friendly too. The top priority for me is entertaining participants.
This is why, I serve my class from Japan to people who live abroad. So it is fun to know each other, culture and foods.
Come over my house and toast with a glass of frozen margarita when you travel to Japan!!
Junko
Aya Noguchi, Japan
★★★★★I gave this online cooking class as a Christmas present for my host family. They said they had a lot of fun and had a great experience! Junko was a very good teacher so they had a good time. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!
Jan 2021
Response from Junko
Hi Aya,
Thank you the great review.
I was happy to see that your host family was pleased when you joined our class as a surprise.
Through the class, I felt all of you value relationships each other.
See you in Tokyo next time and take care.
Junko
Cassidy Robertson, Canada
★★★★★Junko is a wonderful host! She was very patient when she was teaching us how to fold the gyoza, and she shared lots of interesting stories with us during our class! We hope to visit Junko's kitchen once it's safe to travel again. Thank you Junko!
Dec 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Cassidy,
Thank you very much for the great review. I was happy to celebrate your father's birthday with you and your family.
And it was also fun for me to talk about various things even though except cooking. I'm looking forward to welcoming you at my kitchen next time.
Junko
Viviane, Switzerland
★★★★★My cooking experience with Junko was fantastic and I had lots of fun. She is patient and entertaining. Time flies. I will repeat
Nov 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Viviane，
Thank you for your great review.
I also had fun cooking and chatting with you.
Please make Gyoza for your husband.
Ask me anything then if you have questions.
Viviane, Switzerland
★★★★★My cooking experience with Junko was fantastic and I had lots of fun. She is patient and entertaining. Time flies. I will repeat
Nov 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Viviane， Thank you for your great review. I also had fun cooking and chatting with you. Please make Gyoza for your husband next time. Ask me anything then if you have questions.
Hope you and your family are well.
Junko
Ellie, United Kingdom
★★★★★Our Gyoza making lesson with Junko was amazing! Junko was very thorough in showing us how to make authentic gyozas. My partner and I were warmly welcomed to the lesson by Junko, who taught us how to make 12 pork and 12 prawn gyozas. Junko was very patient with us and talked us through every step of the way - especially the tricky Gyoza folding and pinching part! The lesson was a great success and the gyozas were delicious. I will recommend Junko's lesson to all my friends and family, she is fantastic. Thank you so much Junko!
Nov 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Ellie,
Thank you very much for your great review!! I was so impressed.
You are nice persons and good cookers too.
Since wrapping filling is little tricky, try it next time watching the video of our class.
I'm looking forward to cooking together next time.
Junko
Brianne, United States of America
★★★★★Our cooking experience with Junko was wonderful, fun, and welcoming! My son, who is 9, joined in and he enjoyed making Gyozas! Junko is very accommodating and caring. We also had ASL interpreters during the class and Junko was easy-going and accessible. I would recommend this cooking experience 100%!
Oct 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Braianne,
Thank you for the best reviews.
I was glad to hear that the Gyoza which made together have gone soon and your kids wanted more.
Your son could make wrappers from dough and wrap filling very well.
Let me know when you take interested in making another Japanese dishes.
I'll be able to teach you online.
See you next time!!
Junko
Antoinette, United States of America
★★★★★An amazing experience. We love to cook and thought a cooking class would be a perfect fathers day gift. We had been in Japan last November, and wanted to continue our experience. Junko was amazing. She was incredibly prepared, and made the entire experience fun and interactive. We laughed, enjoyed the experience, and as it turned out, the gyoza was simply delicious. It is our intention to do additional classes with her. If I could give more stars, I would. As a side note, when we were in Tokyo last November, we stayed at the hotel where Junko was concierge. After talking to her for a few moments, we all realized we remembered each other from the trip. That added to the enjoyment. A small world indeed. Junko was and is delight, and I would heartily recommend her to anyone with (or without) a passion for cooking.
Jun 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Antoinette and Michael,
Thank you very much for choosing my cooking class.
We all could meet again thank to your reservation.
I also enjoyed cooking and chatting with you.
Both of you are good cookers!!
Please make Gyoza for your family and friends.
I'm looking forward to welcoming you
next time.
Junko
Rache, Phillipines
★★★★★Junko was very patient with me, teaching me what to do and was very accomodating in all my inquiries / questions. I love the way she taught me how to make gyoza and sharing with me her life story. We even agreed to meet when we go to Tokyo and have ME time together. She alao offered for my boys to stay with her while I go out with my husband for a date. How cool is that! I only signed up for a cooking class but I got a friend in her! Thank you very much and I look forward to meet Junko in Tokyo!
Jun 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Rache,
Thank you very much for your heartwarming review.
I also enjoyed making Gyoza chatting and laughing with you.
We cannot be at the same place in Online class, however I want
to communicate each other as deeply as we can.
So I was so glad you felt them.
Of course, take your boys to my house when you visit Tokyo.
I'll help you to have a date with your husband!!
Junko
Carey, United Kingdom
★★★★★My cooking lesson with Junko-sensei was very enjoyable. She taught me how to make gyoza from scratch, and explained every step clearly and easily so that I was able to learn the best techniques even via Zoom. I highly recommend her classes - you can learn Japanese cooking wherever you are in the world!
Jun 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Carey,
Thank you so much for your recommendation in the review.
I was happy that you've learned the tricky techniques enjoying.
Please try to make Gyoza by your favorite filling next time.
And you love Japanese Udon noodle and took interested in my Udon Class .
So I'm looking forward to teaching you how to make Udon from scratch!!
Junko
Helier, United Kingdom
★★★★★Our zoom class was so much fun! And the food was delicious! Thanks Junko!
Jun 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Helier,
Thank you very much for joining my online cooking class.
It was my pleasure that two living in London and Washington enjoyed cooking together through my class.
You are a nice couple!! I'm looking forward to seeing you next time.
Junko
Alyse, Australia
★★★★★Making gyoza with Junko san was so much fun! She is a joy to chat to about travel and food. Her personality is lovely - very kind, patient and helpful. My gyoza from home turned out very authentic thanks to her help. Would highly recommend taking a class with Junko san!
May 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Alyse,
Thank you very much for joining my
online class.
After we finished taking care of family, our class in late night was relaxing and fun.
I'm looking forward to see your lovely
little daughters next time.
Junko
Gricel , United States of America
★★★★★Our cooking experience with Junko was amazing! We learned to cook a Japanese meal with some modifications to the ingredients we couldn’t obtained and everything was delicious! I definitely recommend you take all her classes.
May 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Gricel and Mario,
Thank you for joining my online cooking class. I was happy to see you and cook together again in ZOOM which is in a difference way from last time.
And Mario sang my favorite song playing a guitar!! I was so impressed!
See you next time in Tokyo.
Junko
Cheri, Macau
★★★★★Love Junko’s class. I had a made-from-scratch dumpling class with Junko. Junko is patient and made the class an easy step to step process, so it’s easy to follow through. My boy and I enjoyed both the class and the dumplings at the end of the class. We’d def join Junko’s class again :)
May 2020
Response from Junko
Hi Cherry,
Thank you so much for joining my new cooking class. I enjoyed cooking with you and your lovely son "Chichi"
He is a good cooker!! I made sure that my online class is suitable for a mother and children this time. I'm looking forward to cooking with you next time!!
Junko
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Up to 6 people can join Junko's cooking class.
It costs 3000 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Yes, Online cooking class of Gyoza from scratch has a vegetarian option.
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.
