Cook authentic Japanese dishes with a professional chef in Osaka
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Learn to make vegan ramen broth, garnishes, gyoza wrappers, and fillings
Vegan food is still relatively under the radar in Japan, and while it’s becoming popular in major cities like Tokyo, it takes effort and research to find. Well, our vegan friends, never fear!
Join Saeko, a professional chef, food stylist, and recipe developer, for a vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class in Osaka!
You’ll learn to make creamy vegan ramen (from broth to toppings), and crispy vegan gyoza (from wrappers to fillings), then enjoy your handmade meal.
Saeko began her Japanese home cooking journey in 2018 when she opened her studio in Osaka. Prior to this, she traveled extensively (to over 21 countries) and had a stint working as a Japanese chef in Denmark. These overseas experiences sparked Saeko’s interest in connecting with other cultures through food, having taught over 1000 foreign students. After her Denmark adventure ended, she returned to Osaka – her home city – and developed her own series of cooking classes (which you’ll get to experience today).
Your vegan cooking adventure takes place in Saeko’s cozy kitchen. After greeting you warmly, Saeko will apron you up and guide you to your cooking station.
You’ll make creamy vegan ramen, including broth and various vegan toppings. Once you’ve assembled your bowl, it’s time to move on to the gyoza!
Then, you’ll learn how to make vegan gyoza wrappers and fillings, then move them into the pan for a fry. Ramen and gyoza are quintessential Japanese foods, but vegan variations are harder to come by!
Once you’ve chopped, sliced, filled, rolled, wrapped, and fried your tasty foods, you’ve earned a break. Take a seat and enjoy your handmade vegan creations, sharing laughs and a meal with your fellow classmates and Saeko.
But wait, the magic doesn’t end there! Savor a sweet dessert and take home an English-language recipe booklet to recreate these vegan dishes for your friends and family back home.
Please note that this class might be held at the same time as a non-vegan class.
Private booking is available
Standard class participants must be over 5 years of age, but private classes can accommodate guests under 4 years old
Please be careful with fire and knives (guardians of younger participants are asked to pay close attention)
The class is led by Saeko, a professional chef, food stylist, and recipe developer with international experience and expertise in Japanese home cooking.
Vegetarian
Available
Vegan
Available
Halal
Not Available
Pescetarian
Not Available
Gluten-free
Not Available
Kosher
Not Available
Vegetarian
Available
Vegan
Available
Halal
Not Available
Pescetarian
Not Available
Gluten-free
Not Available
Kosher
Not Available
Course changes seasonally, exact dishes can't be confirmed in advance. byFood can communicate any dietary needs to the host when you book.
Premade noodles, ingredients to make ramen and gyoza, a small dessert to enjoy with your handmade meal
Tea/water
English recipe booklet
Apron and kitchen utensils
Transportation to and from the venue
Osaka
We will meet at Senri-Chuo Station on the Midosuji Subway Line.
It is easily accessible from central Osaka with no transfers required (about 15 min from Shin-Osaka, 20 min from Umeda, and 30 min from Namba).
Detailed meeting instructions and a Google Maps link will be provided after booking.
This was a great experience. The instruction on how to make the ramen and dumplings was excellent, and we also learned some background about the food and ingredients, and how it varies across different regions of Japan. It was a small class so we also all had a great time chatting. She was also very knowledgable about what ingredients we would have more easily available to us at home in Europe compared to the Japanese products we were using. And of course the Ramen was delicious!
DV
Dalia van ZyllOctober 2024 • byFood
This experience was phenomenal! As a vegan, I was delighted to find an opportunity to cook vegan versions of some of my favorite foods. Saeko was an excellent host, teaching our group about the different ingredients that went into the dishes, walking us through a hands-on cooking class, and letting us enjoy the masterpieces in the comfort of her home. I highly recommend this experience to vegans and non-vegans alike!
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carrSeptember 2024 • byFood
The cooking class with Saeko was wonderful. I had vegan Ramen and gyoza and my two companions had pork ramen and gyoza.the instructions and information about the ingredients, particularly sauces , along with tips and tricks meant that we are very comfortable with being able to make these things at home so that they taste authentic. Saeko was very friendly and inviting, gave clear instructions in English, was happy to cater for different diets and answered all our questions. It was a very wort...read more
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Chandan JoshiAugust 2024 • byFood
Saeko was really friendly and was a great teacher! The lesson was fun and informative and the food was delicious!!
Thanks Saeko!
SR
Shelby ReesorJune 2024 • byFood
Saeko led an amazing class. She taught clearly so that we truly learned the steps to make ramen and gyoza. It was very hands-on including teaching some basic skills. At the end, we had a delicious meal that we prepared. I feel as though I will be able to recreate this meal at home, including understanding which ingredients to buy. I highly recommend taking her class!
