Tokyo Cooking Class
Making Miso Ramen from scratch , Strawberry Daifuku (Sweet Mochi) and Local market tour in Private Cooking Class.

Eugenia, United States of America

We had an amazing time learning how to make a homemade ramen at Junko’s house. She was very accommodating and was kind enough to adjust her schedule to our needs. Highly recommended!

Nov 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Eugenia, Thank you for your nice review. Did you like Steak with Wasabi? I was happy to introduce Japanese local foods and culture. Looking forward to welcoming you next time. Junko

Eugenia, United States of America

We had amazing time learning how to make homemade ramen at Junko’s house. She was very accommodating and kind enough to adjust her schedule to our needs. Highly recommended!

Nov 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Eugenia, Thank you for your nice review. Did you like Steak with Wasabi? I was happy to introduce Japanese local foods and culture. Looking forward to welcoming you next time. Junko

Alex, Canada

Junko, you were such a great host and teacher. My friend and I both feel your ramen class was a highlight of our trip.

Nov 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Alex, Thank you for your warm message. I was happy that you liked my cooking class. Looking forward to welcoming you at my kitchen next time. Junko

Nimmi, United States of America

Such a wonderful time!! Definitely our favorite part of the trip so far. Junko was so kind, knowledgable and fun! We had a great time and recommend it for anyone looking for a fun afternoon activity!

Nov 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Nimmi, Thank you for your nice review. I also enjoyed cooking and talking with you. Please enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan. Junko

Bernice Toweel, Netherlands

We had such an amazing time with Junko - highly recommended! She is so sweet and kind and took the time to explain everything to us so kindly during the shop tour and the cooking class. She was great to connect and spend some time with, over and above the delicious meal! We had such a fun time. Thank you, Junko!

Sep 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Bernice, Thank you so much for your great review. I also enjoyed cooking and talking with you. Please remember you will always have a Japanese friend waiting for you. Junko

Tiffany WALCH, France

Our cooking experience with Junko was beyond expectations. We had such a great time cooking and talking with her. She shared her recipe as well as her deep knowledge of Japanese culture which made this moment even more unique. We highly recommend booking a cooking class with her and will book again if we ever are in the Tokyo area again. Thank you so much Junko :)

Aug 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Tiffany, Thank you so much for your great review. I was happy to celebrate your wedding and also talk with you about each countries. Please visit Tokyo again and let’s make Katu Curry then. Junko

Tiffany WALCH, France

Our cooking experience with Junko was beyond expectations. We had such a great time cooking and talking with her. She shared her recipe as well as her deep knowledge of Japanese culture which made this moment even more unique. We highly recommend booking a cooking class with her and will book again if we ever are in the Tokyo area again. Thank you so much Junko :)

Aug 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Tiffany, Thank you so much for your great review. I was happy to celebrate your wedding and also talk with you about each countries. Please visit Tokyo again and let’s make Katu Curry then. Junko

Amy J. Delph, Malaysia

This was by far our best day in Tokyo! We had an amazing time with Junko. We learned so much from her. She is an amazing cook and instructor. And she is the perfect host. Very generous to share awesome Japanese cuisine with us!

Aug 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Amy, Thank you so much for your great review. I was happy to walk through my home town introducing Japanese local foods with you and your lovely children. And also we enjoyed arranging sweet mochi desert with ice cream!! Please try to make Ramen at home too. Junko

Gunter, Germany

Junko was able to give us a deep insight into Japanese culture and cooking in particular. We had fun and Junko was patient with us explaining ramen cooking and noodle making. Thank you for your recipe, looking forward to cook this at home.

Jul 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Gunter, Thank you so much for your nice review. I was happy to show you Japanese local food culture in market tour. And introduce Japanese real life in my house. Please try to make Ramen at your kitchen. Junko

Ryan, United States of America

Junko’s class was well worth my time and extremely enjoyable. It started with an informative tour that opened my eyes to the differences in Japan’s incredible food scene. She was very friendly and I felt quite at home and was very lucky to get a one on one experience. The ramen and gigantic fig moshi was delicious as well. Your lucky if you get to book this one folks.

Jul 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Ryan, Than you so much for your great review. I was happy to show you the real Japanese food life in my class. Although didn’t expect the Daifuku to be giga-sized!! And of course, welcome solo travelers any time. Please take a photo and share it when you make miso ramen at your kitchen. Junko

Lucy, United Kingdom

Was a great cooking class - thanks so much for showing me the shops on the way to your lovely home and advising me on your favourite green tea. The ramen was delicious and I’ll definitely make it at home.

Jul 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Lucy, Thank you so much for your nice review. I was happy to show you my home town and make Ramen together. Please let me know when you make it at your kitchen. Looking forward to it. Junko

Christoph , Germany

Hey Junko, Thank you so much again for the wonderfull class at your house! It was such a perfect day for us, especially for Mona. We can't wait to cook again with you :) Mona & Christoph

Jun 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Christoph and Mona, Thank you so much for your message. I was happy to celebrate your birthday in our cooking class, Looking forward to cooking with you next time. Junko

Robert, United States of America

My partner and I would absolutely recommend Junko's cooking class to travelers to Japan. She is so friendly and kind! We really enjoyed learning to make ramen and daifuku from Junko. She taught us very patiently and the meal was delicious! Junko went the extra mile in a number of ways that made the experience really worthwhile. Before our visit, I had asked Junko for help with obtaining some natto starter cultures for my mom back home and prior to the class before she had even met us, she called several shops and grocery stores to help us find it, and we were very grateful for her enthusiasm and helpfulness. During our walking tour, Junko explained different tea types which helped me because I was trying to decide what to get for my tea-loving family. At a local shop, she also generously bought mochi for us to enjoy together! Finally, our lunch included not just the ramen and daifuku but also multiple of her favorite side dishes that she had prepared. Because she works in central Tokyo, Junko was able to recommend several great restaurants for us to visit during the remainder of our trip. We were keen on trying to have a local experience and besides the great cooking class, one of our favorite parts was being able to hear about Junko's experiences and life in Japan. Junko went above and beyond. Thank you Junko!

May 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Robert, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I was really impressed with your heart warming messages. I just want my class participants to know Japanese local foods and life. Please show me pictures when your mom make natto. Best wishes, Junko

Ofer, Israel

Hi Junko We cannot say enough how much my wife and me enjoyed with you today. Your cooking class was, for sure, one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Thank you once more Following are some photos I took during class today. Thank you again for everything Ofer

Apr 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Ofer, Thank you for your warm message. I was also happy to introduce Japanese local foods in my cooking class. Please share with me some pictures when you make Ramen, Okonomiyaki and Japanese curry at your kitchen. Looking forward to seeing you next time. Junko

Jodi Davenport, United States of America

We had a great day with Junko. She was very sweet and it was a nice chance to see a residential neighborhood, Omori, visit local shops, and learn how to make ramen! Both my teenage kids enjoyed the experience!

Apr 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Jodi, Thank you for your review. I was happy to introduce Local Japanese foods and cook with your lovely family. Please enjoy your trip in Japan. Junko

Garrett, United States of America

My wife and I had an amazing time with Junko-san!! Her tour through the neighborhood was so informative and we appreciated the opportunity to see the real side of Tokyo, not just the tourism. The cooking class was so fun!! She is an excellent instructor and speaks very good English as well! The food we made together exceeding expectations. Junko-san was so much fun and enjoyable to be around. This was definitely a highlight of our trip and highly recommend the experience!

Mar 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Garrett, Thank you so much for your great review. I was happy to inform you the local shops and the Japanese foods in my neighborhood . Did you like sea urchins? haha.. Please keep learning Japanese and see you next time. Junko

David Leong, United States of America

Junko was fabulous! She personally toured us around her neighborhood, taking us through tea shops, sweet shops and supermarkets before inviting us into her home to make ramen and daifuku from scratch. Her instruction was clear and the results amazingly delicious. We are plant-based and she made the menu fit us with ease. Cannot recommend her enough!

Mar 2024

Response from Junko
Hi David, Thank you so much for your great review. I was happy to introduce you the typical Japanese foods and daily life in my cooking class. I've showed the inside of my refrigerator for it!! Please try to make ramen noodles from scratch if you can find out Japanese noodles knifes. Junko

Javi, Netherlands

Had a great time. Thank you for inviting me to your home. My wife already can’t wait to make the food at home.

Mar 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Javi, Thank you for your review. Please make Ramen and Sweet mochi for your family. They’ll absolutely love them. Junko

Hilary, United States of America

I highly recommend Junko's ramen and mochi cooking class for your next visit to Tokyo. She took us on a culinary tour around her neighborhood, including through the grocery store. Then she treated us to a green tea tasting and sweet treats. Of course the noodles and strawberry daifuku were amazing and now we can try to make them again back at home. Junko is a gracious and generous host and teacher.

Jan 2024

Response from Junko
Hi Hilary, Thank you so much for your great review. I was very happy that you enjoyed my cooking class and market tour . Please try to make sweet mochi and Ramen at your kitchen. Junko

Tony, Australia

Junko was a terrific host, extremely hospitable and excellent with our kids. She loved helping us, in particularly our two young boys, cook delicious ramen from scratch. I highly recommend this for your family.

Dec 2023

Response from Junko
Hi Tony, Thank you very much for your great review. I was so happy to cook with your lovely sons remembering my son when he was a little boy . Hope they come to my house again when they become adults. Please enjoyed your trip in Japan!! Junko

Neal, United States of America

Junko was an amazing host! Getting shown around town and introduced to ingredients/sweets/teas/etc was awesome! Junko had a lot of knowledge they kindly shared, and was very skilled at driving the conversation and hosting guests. The food we made was some of the best food we had during our trip, and getting to taste many various ingredients alone was something I will really remember as I go back home and shop for foods. Overall, the experience was incredible and we will happily sign up for her class again. Thank you Junko for making our trip special!

Dec 2023

Response from Junko
Hi Neal, Thank you so much for your great review. I also enjoyed introducing Japanese foods and culture guiding my neighborhood. And celebrating Christmas with you!! Please let me know if you come to Japan as an English teacher. Junko

Lauren , Australia

Hello everyone My partner and I experienced Junko’s ramen and fruits daifuku cooking class last week while we were in Tokyo. We both had a wonderful time and learnt a lot - about cooking and Japanese way of life. Junko was such a friendly and fun person to spend a day with! She was patient and informative as she took us through the class, and the end result was a delicious lunch. An extra treat was the tour of her amazing local supermarket, where we were able to purchase some items as souvenirs following Junko’s recommendations. We will definitely look forward to making ramen when we get back home to Australia. I have no hesitation in recommending Junko’s class to other travellers who are keen for a local experience and yummy homemade meal while they’re in Tokyo. Thank you Junko!

Oct 2023

Response from Junko
Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for your wonderful review!! I was impressed with your heartwarming message. It was also kind and clear for people who are interested in Japanese cooking classes. Please try to make handmade ramen at your kitchen and ask me anytime if you have question then. I’m looking forward to seeing you next time. Junko

Jamie , Canada

We had an amazing cooking experience with Junko. Our family with two teens did the ramen and dessert class with a guided visit to the local stores and finished with a bonus calligraphy session! Junko is so kind and welcoming. She reached out to me after the booking and continued to check in to ask about dietary requirements via what’s app and email. We meet her at her local station and had an opportunity to walk through local stores and learn more about Japanese food and culture. Once at her beautiful home, we started cooking! She was so patient with my kids and made the entire experience very educational and fun. It was like we were old friends catching up! We enjoyed our home cooked lunch and dessert together. She kindly included some extra food (sushi) to make it an enjoyable experience! She then took extra time for a calligraphy class which the kids really enjoyed. After the class she also sent us a few restaurant recommendations and checked in on us when Typhoon was approaching later on our trip. Junko is warm, kind and funny. The cooking class was our highlight and it felt like we had connected with an old friend! I highly recommended this personal and private opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture and food. Thank you Junko!

Aug 2023

Response from Junko
Hi Jamie, Thank you for your great review!! I was so impressed your warm message. And also happy to know that your lovely family enjoyed cooking , market tour, calligraphy and chatting with me. Besides, I was glad you all finished the ramen , including soup!! Please say thank you to your family too. Looking forward to seeing you again when your children grow up. Junko

Jamie , Canada

We had an amazing cooking experience with Junko. Our family with two teens did the ramen and dessert class with a guided visit to the local stores and finished with a bonus calligraphy session! Junko is so kind and welcoming. She reached out to me after the booking and continued to check in to ask about dietary requirements via what’s app and email. We meet her at her local station and had an opportunity to walk through local stores and learn more about Japanese food and culture. Once at her beautiful home, we started cooking! She was so patient with my kids and made the entire experience very educational and fun. It was like we were old friends catching up! We enjoyed our home cooked lunch and dessert together. She kindly included some extra food (sushi) to make it an enjoyable experience! She then took extra time for a calligraphy class which the kids really enjoyed. After the class she also sent us a few restaurant recommendations and checked in on us when Typhoon was approaching later on our trip. Junko is warm, kind and funny. The cooking class was our highlight and it felt like we had connected with an old friend! I highly recommended this personal and private opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture and food. Thank you Junko!

Aug 2023

Elisa, Puerto Rico

This is our second cooking class with Junko. The first one was during the pandemic. This time our family went to Japan. It was a memorable and amazing experience. Junko is an amazing teacher and the sweetest person you will meet. My whole family loved the experience. I highly recommend booking a class with her!!!

Jul 2023

Response from Junko
Hi Elisa, Thank you so much for your great review. How wonderful serving the cooking class in my kitchen with your lovely family after serving online class!! It was memorable for me too. Please ask me anytime when you have question while making Japanese foods. Looking forward to cooking with you next time. Junko

James, United States of America

Junko is amazing. It was the best experience ever. The cooking time was wonderful and we shared lots of ideas and news. We learnt a lot and eat the mochi in the very Japanese traditional way. We want to have more class with Junko. She is the BEST. We felt home with her!!! Annamaria e Camilo

Jul 2023

Response from Junko
Hi Annamaria and Camilo, Thank you so much for your great review!! I was happy to serve various Mochi meals (Sweet , Steamed and Grilled) in my class. You are real Mochi lovers. And also good for me that you enjoyed sushi at my recommended sushi restaurant. Please try to make Miso ramen and Fruits daifuku at your kitchen too. I’m looking forward to seeing you in Barcelona!! Junko

Kelci, United States of America

Junko’s cooking class was so amazing! Junko is so warm, kind and patient. She’s a great cook and a really good teacher too. My husband and I had such a fun time learning to make miso ramen and strawberry daifuku with her. Junko also gave us some great recommendations for restaurants to try in Tokyo. Don’t hesitate and sign up for her class today, you won’t regret it! :)

Jun 2023

Response from Junko
Hi Kelci, Thank you for your great review. I was pleased with serving my class in your honeymoon. You are a lovely couple!! Please try to make Miso Ramen and Strawberry Daifuku at your kitchen too. Looking forward to seeing you next time.

Ty, United States of America

It was such a wonderful experience! Not only was Junko incredibly accommodating for the dietary restrictions of our party (vegetarian and food allergies), she was absolutely delightful company. There was never a dull moment in the entire process and we learned so much from her. I can wholeheartedly recommend this experience, and we will most definitely be coming back.

Mar 2023

Response from Junko
Hi TY, Thank you so much for your two great reviews. I also enjoyed teaching and talking about our lives each in Japan with you all. Please come to my kitchen when you want to make Japanese homemade foods.

Ty, United States of America

The cooking experience was so fun and we had great conversation with Junko. I highly recommend taking these classes

Mar 2023

Response from Junko
Hi TY, Thank you for your recommendation. Looking forward to cooking with your new friends next time. Junko

Jordan, United States of America

Junko was an incredible host! She welcomed us into her home and created an amazing experience for our family including a 5 and 6 year old! The dishes were incredibly tasty and we are so excited to try them at home. Junko even sent photos and videos afterwards! Huge thanks for making our trip so special!

Feb 2023

Response from Junko
Hi Jordan, Thank you for your great review and choosing my cooking class during your short stay in Japan. I’m very happy to know that you had fun. And your children were really cute and good at cooking. Please show me a picture if you make ramen at home. Junko

Guerino, United Kingdom

I joined the cooking class with my partner and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan! Junko was knowledgable, caring and very helpful in teaching us how to make a delicious miso ramen. I cannot recommend enough to join this cooking class, I can’t wait to go back to Japan for a second round! Thanks Junko!

Dec 2022

Response from Junko
Hi Guerino, Thank you so much for your great review!! I was happy to know that my class became the valuable experience in your Japan trip. And also we had fun talking about Japanese delicious foods and good restaurants. Please try to make Japanese dishes next time too. Sincerely, Junko

Mark von Schaewen, Germany

English review is below. Ich hatte viel Spaß und Junko als Host war sehr nett. Wenn ihr Interesse an Ramen, Daifuku und an der japanischen Küche habt, kann ich euch diesen Kurs wärmstens empfehlen. Sie hat mir zusätzlich Tipps zu Restaurants und zum Leben in Japan gegeben. I've had a lot of fun in the cooking class. The host, Junko, was very friendly and if you're interested in Ramen, Daifuku or Japanese cooking in general, this course is for you. She also gave me some recommendations for restaurants and tipps for living in Japan.

Oct 2022

Response from Junko
Hi Mark, Thank you very much for your great review in English and German too. I also had fun making miso ramen from scratch with you talking about foot balls. Let’s cook along if you want to make another Japanese foods since you are living in Japan. Junko

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