Make Ramen and Gyoza in Tokyo: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & Halal

Roll gyoza wrappers and simmer ramen broth you made yourself

A three-hour cooking class in Tokyo Prefecture where you learn to make ramen soup and gyoza dumplings from scratch, with options for vegetarian, gluten-free and halal diets. A local certified instructor teaches you to prepare Dan Dan Ramen, gyoza wrappers, gyoza sauce and homemade chili oil. You'll also visit a local supermarket to see the Japanese ingredients used in the kitchen.

The experience

The class starts with the ramen broth. You build it from the ground up rather than starting with stock, learning how a vegetarian version works around dashi, the fish-based soup stock that dominates Japanese cooking. The instructor walks you through the technique, and you handle the pot and the ingredients yourself. Gyoza comes next: you make the wrappers from scratch, then fill and fold them, so you leave with the skill to repeat both dishes at home.

A stop at a local supermarket sits in the middle of the class. The guide points out the Japanese basics (the vegetables, the pantry staples, the sauces), so you know what to buy when you're back home and want to cook these again. The class runs three hours total, which leaves the rest of your day open for other neighborhoods or a meal elsewhere in Tokyo.

Recipes and survival Japanese phrases come with the class, so you have both the method and the words to ask for ingredients or explain your dietary needs. The guide speaks English and welcomes children from age six, so families can book together. Public transportation stops are nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• Recipes and survival Japanese phrases.
• lunch.
• a visit to a local supermarket to learn about Japanese ingredients.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Infant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by BentoYa Cooking,Japanese Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking School

Is this one for you?Three hours is enough to make both dishes and visit the market, but not so long that it takes over your whole day. Book this if you want to learn a skill you can use at home and still have time to explore other parts of Tokyo.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What dietary options does the ramen and gyoza class offer?

The class teaches vegetarian, gluten-free and halal versions of Dan Dan Ramen and gyoza. The instructor shows how to build vegetarian broth without fish stock and adapts the wrappers and fillings to match your needs.

Do I make the gyoza wrappers myself, or do they come ready-made?

You make the gyoza wrappers from scratch as part of the class, then fill and fold them. Making the wrappers is where you learn the technique that lets you repeat the dish at home.

What happens at the local supermarket visit?

The guide takes you to a nearby supermarket to show you the Japanese ingredients used in the class: vegetables, pantry staples, sauces and seasonings. It's a chance to see what to buy when you want to cook ramen and gyoza again.

Will I have time to do anything else in Tokyo on the day of the class?

The class runs three hours, leaving the morning or afternoon free depending on when you book. You can visit another neighborhood, explore a museum, or have lunch elsewhere in the city.