Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

About this experience

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Step into Kyoto’s culinary world with a hands-on ramen cooking class. Learn to make ramen from scratch, along with crispy gyoza and flavorful fried rice—three staples of Japanese cuisine. Suitable for beginners and food lovers alike, this fun and easy experience teaches skills you can recreate at home. Discover ramen’s rich history, from its origins in 1697 to today’s 24,000+ shops across Japan. Perfect for couples, families, friends, or solo travelers, the class includes two complimentary drinks and step-by-step guidance from a ramen master. Come hungry and enjoy cooking, eating, and connecting through food.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 150 min

   Make your own authentic Japanese ramen from scratch—knead, cut, and top your noodles! Wrap your own gyoza and enjoy them with beer or sake for the perfect pairing. Learn how to cook and savor Japan’s classic lunch: ramen, gyoza, and fried rice from professional chefs Take home a recipe guide so you can recreate the flavors even after your trip!

What's included

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• A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
• Ramen, Gyoza & Fried Rice Learn how to make these three delicious dishes from scratch!
• Your guide will take photos during the tour and send them to you via email afterward.
• Ramen Master & Local Guide Spend with a ramen master and an English-speaking local guide.
• Two Drinks Enjoy your choice of alcoholic or soft drinks.
• Recipes Downloadable recipes so you can recreate the experience at home!

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• You will make a full meal of ramen, gyoza, and fried rice. We recommend considering your meal beforehand to ensure you can fully enjoy your creations.
• Children under 5 years of age are not eligible to participate.
• Please note that we use pork broth for the ramen, so even without meat toppings, it will not be vegetarian.
• The tour will start on time out of respect for all participants. Late arrivals will not be able to join, reschedule, or receive a refund.
• Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free requests. We also cannot guarantee allergy-free meals, as food is prepared in non-MagicalTrip kitchens. While substitutions may not always be possible, we will make efforts to adjust when feasible.
• Participants aged 6 and above are welcome. However, children must be supervised by an accompanying adult when handling knives or engaging in potentially dangerous steps.
• All cooking levels are welcome!
• The tour may be canceled in case of unsafe weather conditions.
• You do not need to cover the guide’s food and drinks.
• This is a group experience, and there may be other participants.
• The tour is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues. If you require accommodations, we suggest booking a private tour.
• If you are lost or late, Please come to the cooking studio directly. Search “COZY Kitchen” on your Google Map.
• Infant (0-5 YRS OLD) : 1 seat, 2 Drinks
• This tour is scheduled for 2.5 hours to allow enough time for larger groups (up to 20 guests). Depending on the number of participants, the tour may finish slightly earlier than the scheduled duration.
• Please note that for smaller groups, the experience might finish a bit sooner than the scheduled 2.5 hours.

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.