Ramen & Gyoza – Home-Style Japanese Comfort Food
Ramen is now one of the most beloved Japanese foods around the world. While it’s not something most Japanese people cook at home, I grew up eating homemade ramen lovingly prepared by my father. His ramen was simple, nourishing, and made completely from scratch—no additives, just a gentle, flavorful broth slowly simmered for hours.Inspired by those childhood memories, I created this class to share a more home-style approach to ramen. Together, we’ll make authentic shoyu (soy sauce) ramen using a traditional broth made from kombu (kelp), niboshi (dried sardines), and chicken. This lighter, comforting style of ramen is quite different from restaurant versions and reflects how ramen can be enjoyed at home.Alongside the ramen, we’ll also prepare juicy, vegetable-packed gyoza from scratch. It’s a satisfying and well-balanced meal that brings together two classic comfort foods, made and enjoyed together.Please scroll down to see the full class menu.
- Chicken-broth ramen with chicken chashu and ramen eggs
- Gyoza with chicken, shrimp, and cilantro
- Black sesame ice cream with azuki beans and seasonal fruits
- Yuzu sake
- Noodles and gyoza wrappers are not made during the class.
- Vegetarian option available.
Classes Length
2.5 hours
Class Fee
¥19,500 (adult)
¥9,750 (under 12)
**Private bookings are available for groups of up to 7 guests, with special group pricing. Please contact us for rates and availability.
**Minimum 2 guests required. If the minimum is not met, the class will be canceled a couple days before and fully refunded.
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Returning Guest Discount – 15% OffHave you cooked with us before? We’d love to welcome you back!
Returning guests receive 15% off their next class. Please contact us before booking to receive your personal discount code.The discount is valid for the returning guest only and can be used once.
We can’t wait to cook with you again!
Izakaya Class: Cook & Dine in a Tokyo Home
Izakaya is a central part of Japanese food culture—a relaxed way of dining where carefully prepared small plates are shared over drinks.This izakaya-style cooking class, featured in the The New York Times Travel Tokyo Guide, highlights local seasonal ingredients and a variety of traditional Japanese cooking techniques.In this class, we’ll prepare and enjoy six thoughtfully selected dishes together, including raw, grilled, steamed, deep fried, and fresh preparations. The menu features seasonal sashimi, okonomiyaki, and hamaguri clams, offering a deeper look into how fresh local ingredients are treated in Japanese home-style izakaya cooking.
This experience is perfect for guests who enjoy discovering new flavors, learning how simple Japanese dishes are made with five ingredients or fewer, and sharing a relaxed, home-cooked meal in Tokyo.
Please scroll down to see the full menu – **please note that the vegetable dishes and sashimi selection may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability.
Class Menu:
- Seasonal sashimi platter with freshly grated wasabi
- Wagyu shabu shabu or bbq
- Sake-steamed hamaguri clams with Japanese spring onion
- Chicken wings seasoned with yuzu kosho
- Okonomiyaki – combination of Osaka and Hiroshima style
- Two seasonal vegetable or tofu dishes, such as smashed cucumber with shio kombu (salted kelp) and eggplant with spicy sesame sauce
- Seasonal Fruits
- Japanese craft beer or non-alcoholic beer
- Yuzu sake
- Shiso gin tonic
- Non-alcoholic beverages available upon request
Class Fee
¥23,000 (adult)
¥11,500 (under 12)
Private bookings are available for groups of up to 7 guests, with special group pricing. Please contact us for rates and availability.
**Minimum 2 guests required. If the minimum is not met, the class will be canceled a couple days before and fully refunded.
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Returning Guest Discount – 15% OffHave you cooked with us before? We’d love to welcome you back!
Returning guests receive 15% off their next class. Please contact us before booking to receive your personal discount code.The discount is valid for the returning guest only and can be used once.
We can’t wait to cook with you again!
Knife Skills, Fish Filleting & Sashimi
Traditional fish preparation and sashimi techniques
Deepen your understanding of Japanese knife skills in this focused, hands-on class led by a professional sushi chef with 23 years of experience.In a calm and supportive environment, you will learn the fundamentals of fish handling, filleting, and sashimi slicing — along with the basics of Japanese knife sharpening and care.
What You Will Learn
- Structure and purpose of a traditional sashimi knife
- Proper grip and safe handling
- Basic knife sharpening techniques
- How to maintain your knife at home
- Scaling
- Removing the head
- Cleaning and removing internal organs
- Sanmai-oroshi (three-piece filleting)
- Traditional sashimi slicing techniques
- Adjusting thickness depending on the fish
- Introduction to Japanese sharpening techniques
- Live demonstration
- Practical care tips for home use
- Assorted sashimi (three kinds)
- Grilled fish from your fillet
- Japanese pickles
- Vegetable miso soup
- Seasonal fruit & yuzu sake
Time11:00–13:30
Class fee
¥23,000 (adult)
¥11,500 (under 12)
**Private bookings are available for groups of up to 7 guests, with special group pricing. Please contact us for rates and availability.
**Minimum 2 guests required. If the minimum is not met, the class will be canceled a couple days before and fully refunded.
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Returning Guest Discount – 15% OffHave you cooked with us before? We’d love to welcome you back!
Returning guests receive 15% off their next class. Please contact us before booking to receive your personal discount code.The discount is valid for the returning guest only and can be used once.
We can’t wait to cook with you again!
JAPANESE COOKING FOUNDATIONS FROM MARKET TO MEAL
A Signature Market Tour & Home Cooking Experience in Tokyo
From Market to Meal is Tokyo Cooking Studio’s very first tour and cooking experience—and a long-running signature class loved by guests over the years. This experience was also featured in the The New York Times Travel Tokyo Guide.We begin the day by visiting a local supermarket in the Shibuya area, the kind Tokyo residents use for everyday shopping. Together, we’ll explore seasonal vegetables, meats, fish, and essential Japanese condiments, while talking about how Japanese food culture is experienced at home—often very differently from what is served abroad.After shopping, we’ll take a short train ride to our home-style cooking studio. Using the ingredients we selected together, you’ll cook a seasonal menu and learn how everyday washoku is prepared in Japanese households. Along the way, you’ll use traditional kitchen tools and gain practical tips you can apply in your own city.This class is ideal for guests who want to go beyond restaurants and discover the heart of Japanese home cooking—simple, thoughtful, and deeply connected to daily life.
- Miso Soup with Seasonal Vegetables
- Onigiri filled with Umeboshi or Ikura/Sujiko
- Seasonal Vegetable Dishes
- TCS signature sake infused Tamagoyaki served with Grated Daikon
- Wagyu Beef with Japanese Summer Herbs served with Ponzu, Yuzu Kosho & Fresh Wasabi
- Seasonal Sashimi Selection – Three Kinds
- Seasonal Fruit Daifuku
- Yuzu Sake
Classes Length
4.5 hours (10am to 2:30pm)
Class Fee
¥30,000 (adult)
¥15,000 (under 12)
**Private bookings are available for groups of up to 7 guests, with special group pricing. Please contact us for rates and availability.
Dietary RequestsPlease let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
**Minimum 2 guests required. If the minimum is not met, the class will be canceled a couple days before and fully refunded.
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Returning Guest Discount – 15% OffHave you cooked with us before? We’d love to welcome you back!
Returning guests receive 15% off their next class. Please contact us before booking to receive your personal discount code.The discount is valid for the returning guest only and can be used once.
We can’t wait to cook with you again!
Sushi Making Class with Chef Shinji
Sushi is one of Japan’s most iconic foods and a culinary tradition shaped by generations of craftsmanship. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of authentic sushi making with Chef Shinji, a professional sushi chef with over 23 years of experience.
Together, we’ll explore seasonal seafood, sushi rice, fresh wasabi, and traditional Japanese knife techniques. You’ll learn how to slice fish for nigiri, shape sushi by hand, and prepare hosomaki while gaining insight into the precision and craftsmanship behind Japanese sushi culture.
Fresh, high-quality raw fish may not be easily accessible where you live, but if you truly love sushi, this class is a special opportunity to learn about authentic sushi culture directly from a professional sushi chef in Japan. The roots of sushi go back more than 1,200 years, while nigiri sushi as we know it today is believed to have developed in Edo (present-day Tokyo) around 200 years ago.
Designed for both beginners and food lovers, this class offers a relaxed and welcoming way to experience sushi beyond simply eating it.
Please scroll down to see the full class menu.
Class Menu
- Seasonal nigiri sushi
- Hosomaki (traditional thin sushi rolls)
- Sweet sushi tamagoyaki
- Clam miso soup
- Freshly grated Japanese wasabi
- Yuzu sake or a non-alcoholic beverage
Important Notes
- The seafood selection changes seasonally depending on market availability and the freshest catch of the day.
- Guests will learn basic Japanese knife techniques, including how to slice raw fish for nigiri.
- Sushi rice is prepared together during the class.
Class Length
2.5 hours
Class Fee
¥25,000 (adult)
¥12,500 (under 12)
Maximum 7 guests
Please note that this class requires a minimum of 2 guests to operate. Solo travelers are welcome to book. If the minimum number is not reached, we will contact you in advance to arrange an alternative date or provide a full refund.
**Private bookings are available for groups of up to 7 guests, with special group pricing. Please contact us for rates and availability.
**Minimum 2 guests required. If the minimum is not met, the class will be canceled a couple days before and fully refunded.
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Returning Guest Discount – 15% OffHave you cooked with us before? We’d love to welcome you back!
Returning guests receive 15% off their next class. Please contact us before booking to receive your personal discount code.The discount is valid for the returning guest only and can be used once.
We can’t wait to cook with you again!
THE CLASSES
Tokyo Cooking Studio offers hands-on cooking classes, culinary experiences, culinary tour in a small group setting. And, this is the place to experience and learn more about Japanese culture from a deeper culinary perspective.
Additional Notes
- “From Market to Meal” and “Izakaya Cooking” class menus change by season
- If you have any special dietary requirements, food allergies, vegetarian, or other requests, please inform us when you make your reservation
- If your birthday is on the day of your booking, please let us know in advance. We would LOVE to congratulate all participants
Class Cancellation Policy
- 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE BOOKING DATE — NO CANCELLATION CHARGE
- 6 DAYS ~ THE DAY OF BOOKING DATE — 100% CANCELLATION CHARGE
- FOR MORE THAN 10 GUESTS EVENT — 100% CANCELLATION FEE WILL BE CHARGED FROM 14 DAYS BEFORE THE BOOKING DATE, AND THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS CANNOT BE CHANGED.
Please Get in Touch
If you have any requests or questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.