【Okonomiyaki and Gyoza】
A set menu of popular Okonomiyaki and Gyoza.
・Barley tea or Japan tea is included in the set
You can optionally choose additional toppings.
For example, shrimp, squid, corn, cheese, salmon, Mochi...
《Optional drink》
We have a variety of alcoholic drinks and Japanese tea, Herb tea, Flavor tea and Coffee.
For detailed explanations, please refer to the single page
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.
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake, made with flour, eggs, shredded cabbage, meat and toppings as you like. This variability is reflected in the dish's name: "okonomi" literally means "to one's liking". You can eat it everywhere in Japan, but especially Okonomiyaki made Hiroshima style and Osaka style are the most famous.
【Okonomiyaki and Gyoza】
We make two kinds of dishes, Okonimiyaki and Gyoza.
In the lesson, in order not to waste your travel time, I will prepare all the vegetables that I cut.
In the lesson, I will give you my original recipe, so you can easily make the dishes you learned today at home.
Hello,
My name is Bell.
I can speak a little English, French and Italian.
I have travelled to over 20 countries.
I like long stay travel.
When I was in France, I had the experience of making sushi for parties and events.
In addition, my main business is handmade artists who make Japanese accessories and interiors.
So, after the cooking class, you can optionally experience making handmade accessories of origami cranes if you want.
Our house is small and the kitchen is not large.
I'm not good at English but I will welcome you with great hospitality.
✤Please contact us for reservations for two or more people.
✤I will give you my original recipe for every lesson.
✤If you can't eat them all, you can take them home. Please purchase a to go bag.
✤Please feel free to contact us even if there is no space in the schedule.
【Our location】
※ It takes 15 minutes from Kyoto station by Train(410yen) or local bus(240yen)
※ It takes 7 minutes by train to Arashiyama representative town in Kyoto.
My house is located 10 minutes' walk from Katsura station (the nearest station)
I have a car so I can pick you up at the Katsura station.
There is a very big shopping mall near my house. I can take you there after cooking If you want.
Would you like to learn how to prepare Japanese food in Kyoto?
Please feel free to contact me to make a reservation.
I am looking forward to meeting you soon.
The closest station
Katsura Station
How to get to the station?
From Kyoto Station: 5mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Georg, Germany
★★★★★The cooking class with Bell was a definite highlight of our 2-week trip to Japan! Not only did we learn how to cook Okonomiyaki which we found delicious since day one in Japan, we also learned how to cook Gyoza anf tasted them for the first time. Bell was apologizing in advance for not speaking English too well, but that was not the case at all! From pick-up at the meeting point to the cooking class itself just until bringing us back to the meeting point, the communication and organization was in very clear English. Bell‘s extremely friendly and captivating charme made it an outstanding experience and to whoever decides to take this cooking class: You won‘t regret it the slightest bit! Plus, she gave us some great recommendations for our next stop, Tokyo. ARIGATO GOZAIMASU BELL :-)
Mar 2024
Response from BELL
Thank you for coming to my cooking class and for making it a highlight of your wonderful memories in Japan.
I am very honored that you said the okonomiyaki you tried for the first time was delicious. I hope you will enjoy the Japanese cooking class in your home.
ARIGATO GOZAIMASITA:-D
Christina, United States of America
★★★★★Bell was delightful! We had a great time learning to make gyoza and okomoyaki, and everything was delicious. She’s a great conversationalist, too, and very warm and courteous.
Mar 2024
Response from BELL
I had a great time with you two. I'm grateful that you chose my cooking class as one of your memories in Japan. Please enjoy Japanese cuisine at your home.
Thank you very much.
Michael, United States of America
★★★★★The cooking experience with Bell was beyond expectations. She was extremely well organized, knew just how to demonstrate the our chosen items and made sure we both understood every step of the cooking process. Enjoyable and useful. Thanks Bell
Mar 2024
Response from BELL
Thank you for coming to my cooking class. You are good cooks and wrapped the dumplings very skillfully.
It was a lot of fun conversing with you two in Japanese, English and Italian.
Hannah, United Kingdom
★★★★★Bell is an amazing host! Her home is beautiful and she is extremely welcoming. I had a truly lovely and memorable evening. Thank you, Bell!
Nov 2023
Response from BELL
Thank you for coming to my cooking class. I also really enjoyed talking with you about Japanese onomatopoeia.
I wanted to speak more Japanese with you. Please continue to study Japanese.
Thank you very much Hannah.
Simon, France
★★★★★We had an amazing time with Bell, she is a wonderful host, she prepped some key ingredients to save us time and we had so much fun learning how to make Gyozas and Okonomyaki. It truly was a delightful experience, thanks for everything Bell!!
Nov 2023
Response from BELL
Thank you for coming to my cooking class. I also had a great time with both of you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time. thanks so much. I am grateful to have met you.
Inga Aksamit, United States of America
★★★★★Bell's class was great. She's so friendly and patient and it was a real treat to be invited into a private home. I'm so glad we made gyoza-- I love it and never knew how easy it was too make. The okonomiyaki was delicious and so interesting to touch and feel slimy Japanese mountain yam-- such a unique food that becomes fluffy when cooked with egg. Don't let Bell fool you-- her English is very good and she is very friendly. She picked us up at the subway station and took us to the train station. Great class. Highly recommended.
Oct 2023
Response from BELL
Thank you for coming to my cooking class. It would be great if you could buy the yams used for okonomiyaki in your country. There are also many other recipes using yams. I hope you can make gyoza and okonomiyaki at your home. If you have any trouble making it, please feel free to contact me anytime. Thank you very much.
Sabrina, Liechtenstein
★★★★★Amazing cooking class! Bell is a great cooking teacher and speaks English well. The recipe was delicious and she printed it so that we could take it home. She was very well prepared and described every step in detail. She also told us which alternative ingredient we can use in case we can‘t find a specific Japanese vegetable in our home country. THANK YOU very much! We really enjoyed it. It was so much fun.
Sep 2023
Response from BELL
Thank you for coming to my cooking class.
Use your favorite ingredients to make your favorite okonomiyaki and gyoza.
I hope you can cook delicious Japan food in your home.
If you have any questions when purchasing materials or making them, please contact me at any time.Danke schön.
Samuel Bright, Australia
★★★★★Bell was fantastic. A great teacher and very friendly. Simply the best gyoza we've ever eaten, and made by us! Vegetarian and meat options, both delicious. What a great host!
Jan 2020
Response from BELL
Thank you very much for coming to my school.
I also had a very good time with you all.
Was it difficult to wrap the gyoza? When you come back to Australia, please make it.
I hope you could have a wonderful memory in Japan.
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Response from BELL
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Yes, 【Okonomiyaki and Gyoza】 You can make two types of dishes: Okonomiyaki and Gyoza. has a vegetarian option.
It costs 7500 per person.
Up to 2 people can join BELL's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 hours.
Please go to Katsura Station which takes 5 mins from Kyoto Station. Then BELL (host) will pick you up there!
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.
