Ramen and Handmade Gyoza Home Cooking Class near Osaka and Kobe

Step into Ayumi’s family home and discover the comfort of Japanese home cooking, one handmade dumpling and one warm bowl of ramen at a time. In this hands-on experience, you will prepare two Japanese favorites while getting a glimpse of the everyday food traditions that bring families together. Ayumi welcomes you into her home kitchen to cook a homemade Japanese meal together. She will walk you through each step, introduce the ingredients, and share simple cooking tips she uses in her own kitchen. First, make shoyu ramen with a soy sauce-based broth, store-bought noodles, and toppings like pork, egg, nori seaweed, and green onion. Then make gyoza from scratch by preparing the wrappers and filling them with vegetables, pork, and beef. Cook them until the bottoms are golden and crispy. Once the meal is ready, sit down with Ayumi and enjoy the dishes you made together. Before you leave, take home the recipes and a special souvenir: wooden chopsticks wrapped in an origami paper holder decorated with traditional mizuhiki cords. Ayumi grew up enjoying Japanese home cooking every day, and she brings that personal connection to her classes. As a certified dietary education instructor with more than five years of experience teaching cooking at home and in schools, she makes Japanese cooking approachable through practical guidance and familiar dishes. Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking. The host will do her best to accommodate your needs. Both shared and private classes are available. To arrange a private class, please contact the host directly. Families with children under 6 must book a private class. Please also note that Ayumi has a dog at home. If you have a dog allergy or feel uncomfortable around dogs, let the host know in advance.