Top Tokyo Cooking Classes

This class was definitely one of the best experiences of our trip. Hidemi and Miki went over everything from the included recipe guide step by step and made it really simple. The food was delicious and we already have plans to cook it again at home. This is one thing that you have to do while in Japan. One thing to make note of is that the location is very non-descript so make sure you calculate in extra time just in case you get lost getting there.

We enjoyed the cooking lesson and learned new things. The instruction was very organized, comprehensive and understandable. Will highly recommend it. I would only suggest that photos of the location, the entrance door, floor, etc. were either posted or mailed out to the guest and an english sign on the door would not hurt either, so it would be easier to find the place.

The place is not to easy to find but the people are really nice and the food you prepare absolute delicious.

Our guide Yoshino is very good. Knowledgeable, thoughtful and gave us a lot of information about the different local food. She was very patient with all our questions. We highly recommend her as a guide for the Tsukiji market tour. The sushi making class was also very good. The chef was a good teacher and the food was good.

Why this experience is well worth it: 1. My guide was amazing. She is knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. 2. We got to make sushi! At a sushi restaurant! 3. This experience blends culture, food, cooking and eating. What more can you ask for? :)))

Tak was a great guide and was very informative about the fish market, how the fish was used and also general facts about Japanese culture.

Emi was friendly and picked me up from the local station. We talked about the many things there are to do in Tokyo as we made some traditional Japanese dishes. We listened to some bossa nova music and Emi helped me find locations of places to visit during my stay. Afterwards, she showed me the local supermarket where I bought some Japanese snacks. Unforgettable experience!

It was a simple yet amazing meal cooked at Emi’s residence. Lovely flavour. Emi was hospitable and patient in guiding us through the steps to make gyoza. The end product was simply delicious! Thank you, Emi!

The instructions were really nice. I learned quite a bit, had a blast, and definitely plan on doing another class of theirs next time I’m in Tokyo. It’s fun if you’re with your friend, significant other, or even solo like myself

It was a nice afternoon of making an assortment of sushi which we got to eat. There was lots to eat so go on an empty tummy!

During my first visit to Japan, I decided to reside primarily in Tokyo and try to discover and learn as much about the local tradition and culture, as much as I can. An integral cultural part of any country is their culinary tradition. Our host Yumi is a lovely Japanese lady, born and raised in Tokyo. Throughout the workshop, she wasn't just our competent and experienced instructor, but also our tour-guide in this virtual journey, to discover Japan's most traditional dishes. Yumi taught us good Japanese table-manners, alongside the step-by-step tutorial of 8 key recipes of the Japanese cuisine: Tamagoyaki (rolled eggs), Inari age (rice-stuffed fried Tofu pockets), Sushi topping shrimp, Sushi rice, Hosomaki (thin roll), California roll, Nigiri and Miso Soup. Yumi was a lovely host and thorough instructor. She ensured we were following and keeping-up with her instructions. She ensured we were at ease and assisted whenever it was needed. This is a workshop that I recommend to people who visit Tokyo and want to have a hands-on approach to local cuisine.

We were a group of two families (four adults, two kids and two teens) traveling together in Tokyo. Everyone had a wonderful time on this half-day tour! It was enough to get a flavor of the local market/culture without losing the interest of the kids and teens (and husbands). We met Lucy at Tsukiji Hongan-ji. There was a little bit of a misunderstanding when we booked the tour. We thought that since the two families separately booked the same tour at the same time that we would be on the same tour, which is not the case (have one person book everyone on the same purchase to ensure that you're with the same group or contact the tour operator immediately afterwards and ask if they can put your reservations together in the same group). Despite our mistake, Lucy and the other guide made same quick phone calls and were able to get all of us together with the same guide. Lucy navigated us through the fish market with ease. She took us to some vendors of interest, but also let us stop at whichever vendors caught our eye. She was very patient with us. We never felt rushed, but she also kept things moving along. She did a great job of explaining to us the different foods/ingredients that we were seeing and also answering any questions about what we were seeing and being offered to try. None of us spoke Japanese. Lucy's English was great and she was very helpful translating for us. Afterwards, Lucy took us on a short bus ride over to the cooking studio. Masayo was the primary instructor with Lucy's assisting. We learned how to make Tomago, nigiri sushi, a rolled sushi and miso. Masayo explained each step very clearly in English. Our kids had a great time learning how to make sushi and they all ate everything that they made. Our daughter came home and asked if we could purchase a "Tomago pan" so she could make Tomago at home. Everyone in our group said they would recommend this tour to their friends.

First part was a tour over the outer fishmarket with our awesome guide yoko who showed and explained us everything. We got a lot of information about traditional japanese food and could try everything (e.g. little dried crabs tasting like spicy crackers). After the tour we visited a modern equipped cooking school to learn to prepare a typical japanese meal. We had great fun and learned a lot with our enchanting chef Hiromi. Our conclusion: all thumbs up!!

Both the guide and our teacher were so good and informative. They took their time to explain all things and answered all our questions. If there's only one guided tour you do, do this one!

I really enjoyed my experience learning about the tea ceremony and its tie to zen meditation. It was a very relaxed experience even though the ceremony can be quite formal. The sweet making was enjoyable as well. You won’t actually make the dough but will color and design it. The women who work there were very welcoming.

My favorite part was the tea Ceremony. I was fascinated with the history and etiquette involved in the Celebration of a traditional Tea Ceremony, our host was amazing!

My family enjoyed this experience! Taka and Keiko were such gracious hosts and very good teachers. We didn't just learn about Japanese culture and food, we made new friends! I would highly recommend this experience especially to families who are looking for something different and not "touristy"

Very nice staff. Great food. A definite highlight of our trip. They were very patient with our kids 4, 6, 9

Sushi class was the perfect kickoff to our trip. Our instructors were lighthearted and fun, while showing us how to make beautiful sashimi and boat sushi. They also even provided a photographer who took over 100 pictures of us, no additional cost. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves food and cooking.

The class was really easy to follow and amazing to watch, I learned how to make basic sushi and was helped and guided the whole time. I also got the chance to enjoy sake tasting as well as some other Japanese cultural areas.

Had the most fun night with this legendary Udon master! We went on a wednesday to the address, just a bit of a walk from the Sensoji Temple, and found the location with ease. We walked in smiling and didn't stop laughing and smiling until we left two hours later. We made udon from scratch, and our Udon Master had surprises for us throughout the time. Then we set the table and dug in to the best noodles I've ever had. Just sitting at the table with the Udon Master and eating was the best part, talking and slurping and laughing. Such a great night! (He can accommodate between 2 - 8 people, and I think the more the merrier!)

I attended a tea ceremony on my last full day in Tokyo. Learning about the history of tea and it’s influence on Japanese culture was incredibly fascinating and I highly recommend anyone visiting Japan to add this ceremony onto their list of activities. My host was welcoming, spoke good English & clearly very passionate about the tradition. Overall I found the experience of making/drinking the tea thoroughly enjoyable and was glad to have taken part.

We had the best experience with Hide! He was so patient as he explained the process and history behind the Japanese soba noodle. He created a lovely lunch for us, and made everyone feel welcome and special.

We booked less than 24 hr in advance and we thought it’d be too late. The instructor was very knowledgeable and polite and we had an amazing time cooking with him! Time went super fast while we cooked and we ended the evening with a nice dinner. He was very helpful with instructions in how to get there and how to get to our hotel, he even walked us to the busstation, we couldn’t be more grateful, thank you for an amazing experience!

Excellent instructor and the outcome was delicious soba noodles. Lots of fun even if you're by yourself.

A highlight of our Japan holiday! Not only did we learn about sushi but also Japanese culture. Yoshio was a great host.