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Classic Japanese Curry & Tonkatsu [Vegan Option Available]!
Want to learn how to make a true Japanese comfort food? Join us to make the classic dish that's a favorite across Japan: Curry and Rice. We'll walk you through creating a rich, savory curry, perfect with a golden, crispy pork cutlet. If you're vegan or vegetarian, we've got you covered! You'll learn to make an equally delicious and satisfying curry with a variety of fresh vegetables.
Our Menu Options Include:
Main Dish:
Japanese Curry & Rice (Spicy or Mild)
Vegan: Vegetable Curry
Mini Tonkatsu (Crispy Pork Cutlet)
Vegan: Pumpkin or Potato Croquette
Side Dishes (All Included):
Seasonal Soup of the Day
Salad and Homemade Dressing
Drink & Dessert:
Authentic Matcha or Japanese Barley Tea
Seasonal Cake & Fruit
Alcoholic drinks (sake) are available upon request.
Have any additional food-related requests? Let us know in your inquiry!
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.
Japanese popular alcoholic drink must be Sake, or called Nihonshu, made from fermented rice. The foundation of good sake is quality rice, clean water, koji mold and yeast. Premium sake differentiates itself in quality of ingredients and production process, so that flavors ranges light and crisp to richer, fruity notes.
Enhance Your Experience: Additional Activities
The following unique activities are included upon request, offering a deeper dive into Japanese culture:
Wear a Traditional Kimono: Experience Japanese elegance firsthand*
Ikebana: Learn the art of traditional Japanese flower arrangement
Local Market Bike Tour & Ingredient Shopping: Join me on a bike trip to a local store to learn how to select and purchase authentic Japanese ingredients. Please ask about bike availability in the cooking class inquiry!
*Additional fees may apply. Please mention your interest when creating a cooking class inquiry!
Meet at station! Let's meet at Nerimakasugacho station Oedo Line which is just 25 mins away from Shinjuku station.
You can choose drink from either green tea, water or Umeshu, a Japanese Sake.I will explain you about what we are going to make according to my recipe. I will give you my recipe as a gift!
I’ll teach you how to cook curry rice , delicious salad dressing,and soup.
After lunch or dinner, I’ll take you a grocery store and show you what you need when you cook at your own home if you like.
Meet Your Instructor: Junko
Hello! My name is Junko. I'm a native Japanese local, a graduate of Sophia University, and a former high school teacher. In my free time, I love swimming, canoeing, reading, and traveling.
My passion for traditional Japanese cuisine runs deep, having prepared these dishes throughout most of my life. I am dedicated to creating high-quality, additive-free meals, always with a focus on healthy cooking practices.
Though born and raised in Tokyo, I've also had the enriching opportunity to live abroad in places like Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States for a total of five years. These experiences have allowed me to pick up English, which I truly enjoy speaking whenever I can!
I am a very sociable person and genuinely enjoy connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Sharing my love for Japanese cuisine and culture is a true passion, and I eagerly look forward to embarking on this culinary journey with you!
For more photos of my travels and cooking classes, please visit my Instagram: Instagram: ponkotta9
The closest station
Nerimakasugacho Station ,Oedo Line
How to get to the station?
From Shinjuku Station/Ikebukuro Station/Roppongi Station: 25mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Kishu, United States of America
★★★★★I had such a wonderful time in Junko’s Japanese cooking class! She is a fantastic host — warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. Junko guided us through every step of making Japanese curry with patience and enthusiasm, and the experience was both fun and informative. The dish turned out absolutely delicious, and I now feel confident that I can recreate it at home, all thanks to Junko’s clear instructions and helpful tips. I truly enjoyed every moment of the class and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in Japanese cuisine!
Aug 2025
Response from Junko
Hi,Kishu
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the class and the curry. It was a pleasure cooking with you, and I hope you’ll recreate the dish at home. You’re always welcome back anytime!
Morgane Schaffner, Switzerland
★★★★★Thank you very much Junko for your warm welcome as well as your very good pork tonkatsu. We really appreciate talking with you, which enriched our trip to japan ! I will always remember this experience. I really recommand it to anyone who wants to have an exchange with japenese people. And of course, we will try to do pork tonkatsu at home in switzerland hoping it’s as good ! Thank you so much !
Aug 2025
Response from Junko
Thank you very much for joining my Curry Rice and Tonkatsu class.
I’m happy to hear that you plan to make Tonkatsu again after returning to Switzerland. Please pay attention to the oil temperature when you cook. After you put the pork into the pan, the oil temperature will drop, so make the heat stronger for a short time. When the temperature rises again, lower the heat.
kendall, United States of America
★★★★★My cooking experience with Junko was amazing. My sister and i had so much fun talking to her about the food and asking so many questions. We were able to really connect and have a lot of meaningful conversations and laugh a lot. I would recommend this to anyone visiting and wanting a genuine experience with an amazing cook with amazing food and hospitality.
Aug 2025
Response from Junko
Thank you so much for choosing my cooking class!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed making the vegetarian curry and croquettes.
It made me smile to know that your last shopping in Japan included the seasonings we used in class—it sounds like you’re all ready to recreate these simple and delicious Japanese dishes at home!
If you have any questions while cooking, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by email anytime.
Wishing you lots of fun in your kitchen,
Junko
Amy, United Kingdom
★★★★★The host was really kind and discussed Japanese culture and history with us, broadening our knowledge further than what you might get from formal museums. The food we cooked felt like a normal home cooked Japanese meal and used ingredients you can easily find in supermarkets or your cupboard. We learnt to make tonkotsu from scratch, mushroom soya soup, tomago, and tried some sake. It was a really really fun afternoon that I would recommend and it’s a lovely walk through a quiet park from the station.
Jun 2024
Response from Junko
Thank you, Amy, for joining my curry rice cooking class. As you said it's a simple process that you can make at home, so give it a try. I also enjoyed listening to stories about traditional British cuisine.
Toshiko, Japan
★★★★★She had been preparing for this day since the day before,and a very kind host with a spirit of hospitality. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience !
Apr 2025
Response from Junko
Thankyou for your super comment, Toshikosan.
I hope you enjoyed this cooking class！
Toshiko, Japan
★★★★★She had been preparing for this day since the day before, and I was really grateful for that. I am grateful for her hospitality and kindness !
Apr 2025
Response from Junko
Toshiko, thank you for joining my class. I'm very glad you enjoyed making ramen and talking. If you come again if you feel like it.☺️
Demian, Germany
★★★★★We had a lovely afternoon with Junko-san, learned about cooking, talked about traveling Japan (and other countries) and of course enjoyed the meal we created together. I can absolutely recommend this course! Thank you Junko-san for a great time!
Feb 2025
Response from Junko
Hi,Damian, Thank you for your kind comments. I had a great time with you , who are friendly and kind.I think you learned how easy it is to make delicious Japanese curry, so please try making it at home someday. I hope you continue to have a fun trip in Japan!
Pascale, United States of America
★★★★★My cooking experience with Junko was really special! I was lucky to have a one on one course with her in her warm and inviting home in a part of Tokyo that isn’t commonly frequented by tourists. We cooked simple yet delicious recipes and then shared the feast together. Junko is a gracious hostess.
Jan 2025
Response from Junko
Hi, Pascale,I was so happy to have you at my home and spend a wonderful time together. Cooking curry and tonkatsu with you was a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed hearing about your hometown and many other things. May the rest of your time in Japan be filled with wonderful moments.
Julian, Germany
★★★★★It was a nice cooking cession with Junko! We really enjoyed it and had many interesting topics to talk about. Junko even send us the receipt, so we can cook it at home. I think we learned a lot. Thank you for the nice day!
Jan 2025
Response from Junko
Thank you, Julian, for choosing my class. I learned a lot about Germany from you and gained a lot of knowledge. I'm grateful to be able to spend such a fun time talking with people like you who I don't usually get to meet through cooking experiences like this. Both tonkatsu and curry rice are easy to make, so please try making them. Please come again if you have the opportunity. I can make any Japanese food.
Francisca Thoen, Brazil
★★★★★Junko is a great host, I signed for a Japanese curry dish lesson, but for my surprise she taught me how to prepare a Tonkatso dish, a match mochi desert and a delicious salad dressing as well, thank you so much.
Mar 2024
Response from Junko
TRhank you, Francisca, for joining my cooking class. Another guest requested Tonkatsu, so we cooked both of them. I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed cooking time.
Olga, Germany
★★★★I enjoyed the cooking lesson. I think this is a good start into japanese cooking. Very friendly host:)
Mar 2024
Response from Junko
Thank you for joining my cooking class. I want you to be able to cook not only in this cooking class but also at home. I hope you will try making these two menus at home, too. Thank you.
Cynthia, United States of America
★★★★★Very kind and prepared She spoke English so that helps a lot Her home is so gorgeous and her friend Michiko was also very helpful in the preparation
Oct 2023
Response from Junko
Thank you for joining my class. You were the first guest of my cooking class and very memorable. I hope you, a big family, enjoyed cooking time.
Teresa, Germany
★★★★★It was great to spend the evening with Junko. She is a great host and I felt very welcome im her home. She patiently teached me how to cook and answered all my questions about Japanese food and culture. I can only recommend to visit her course!
Dec 2023
Response from Junko
Thank you, Teresa for joining my curry rice class and leaving me such a delightful review. I hope you'll cooking Japanese dishes at your home.
Cynthia, United States of America
★★★★★Very kind and prepared She spoke English so that helps a lot Her home is so gorgeous and her friend Michiko was also very helpful in the preparation
Oct 2023
Response from Junko
Thank you for your sweet comment. We're very glad to meet you and your family and talked many things. I'm looking forward to seeing you again!
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Up to 6 people can join Junko's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
It costs 10000 per person.
Yes, Classic Japanese Curry & Tonkatsu [Vegan Option Available]! has a vegan option.
Please go to Nerimakasugacho Station ,Oedo Line which takes 25 mins from Shinjuku Station/Ikebukuro Station/Roppongi Station. Then Junko (host) will pick you up there!
Yes, Classic Japanese Curry & Tonkatsu [Vegan Option Available]! has a vegetarian option.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
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Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
