Nagoya Cooking Class: Local Favorite Ramen and Handmade Gyoza

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Experience Details
Experience Location
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Duration
2.5 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 4 guests
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Language
Japanese, English
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Family-friendly, Couples, Private Experience

Learn to make two local comfort foods, Taiwan mazesoba and crispy gyoza dumplings, led by friendly local cooking instructors in Nagoya.

Highlights

  • Learn to make Taiwan mazesoba with thick, chewy noodles, minced meat, egg yolk, and fresh vegetables

  • Master crispy gyoza with guidance from local hosts until perfectly golden and crunchy

  • Join a hands-on cooking class in an easy-to-access rental kitchen in central Nagoya

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Nagoya might be known for being an industrial powerhouse, but it is also home to a unique cuisine that is fully distinct from other cities like Tokyo or Kyoto. Explore the city’s unique flavors with a cooking class led by local hosts where you’ll learn to make two of the city’s most beloved comfort dishes: Taiwan mazesoba noodles and crispy gyoza dumplings.


Contrary to what its name may suggest, Taiwan mazesoba is a noodle dish that originated in Japan’s city of Nagoya and is considered a local comfort food. This hearty bowl of noodles is typically served with toppings like ground pork, green onions, minced garlic and egg yolk. Created by a Taiwanese chef, the inspiration behind this noodle delicacy does come from a Taiwanese noodle dish, but adding a spicy twist.


You’ll also be making crispy gyoza dumplings from scratch and discovering how to fry them until they turn golden brown. After cooking, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal together with your host. During the meal, you’ll share insights about Nagoya, Japanese sightseeing spots, and stories about your own country and that of other countries.

What You Get

1 bowl of Taiwan mazesoba
1 plate of gyoza
Cooking class
Transportation to and from the venue

Good To Know

  • Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience start time
  • Please note that food allergies or dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated
  • Please note that male-only reservations are not accepted
  • There is a possibility of the venue changing depending on the schedule. If that;s the case, the new location will be confirmed by the host directly

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at the cooking studio, approx. 10 minutes by train from Nagoya Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Experience Location

Home to the economic powerhouse and port city of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture backs onto mountainous landscapes that overlook the two peninsulas surrounding Mikawa Bay and famously fuels its hard-working people with miso, complimentary breakfasts, and more miso.

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Activity Provider

Chinatsu
SinceMar 14, 2025
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What dishes will I learn to make in this cooking class?

You will learn to make two local comfort foods: Taiwan mazesoba and crispy gyoza dumplings.

What is Taiwan mazesoba?

Taiwan mazesoba is a Japanese noodle dish from Nagoya featuring thick noodles topped with minced pork, green onions, garlic, and egg yolk, inspired by Taiwanese flavors.

Will I learn how to cook gyoza in this experience?

Yes, you will learn how to prepare gyoza dumplings from scratch and fry them until they are golden brown and crispy.

Where does the cooking class take place?

The cooking class takes place in an easy-to-access rental kitchen in central Nagoya.
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