Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class in Tokyo with Sake Pairing

You make the ramen broth and hand-form the toppings yourself, then sit down to eat it.

A hands-on ramen and sushi cooking class in Tokyo near Tsukishima Station where you prepare authentic Japanese dishes from scratch over 2.5 to 3 hours, then eat your creations with sake pairings and unlimited beer. An English-speaking instructor guides you through making rich ramen broth, hand-formed toppings, and classic nigiri sushi, with three premium sake varieties selected by a certified sommelier. You leave with an English recipe card and professional photos of the experience.

The experience

The kitchen sits four minutes from Tsukishima Station in central Tokyo, small enough that you work close to your instructor and the other cooks. You start by learning the foundations: how to build a rich, flavorful ramen broth and shape tender chashu pork, then move to nigiri sushi, rolling and plating each piece yourself. The fish can be torched if you prefer cooked over raw. Throughout the class, a certified sake sommelier walks you through three premium varieties chosen to pair with what you've made, and you taste each one as you work.

The last part of the class is eating. You sit down to the ramen and sushi you prepared, with unlimited Japanese beer and soft drinks on the table. The meal is unhurried. This is when the instructor shares stories about the dishes and the culture behind them, and when the class often turns into conversation. You leave with an English recipe card so you can recreate the dishes at home, and professional photos of your work.

Everything runs in clear, friendly English. The instructors are Japanese and trained in both cooking and teaching, so they explain techniques in detail and answer questions about ingredients and methods. The warm atmosphere is deliberate, whether you've cooked before or never stepped into a professional kitchen, the class is built for you to feel at home learning.

What’s included

• Ingredients for the ramen and sushi you make.
• the meal itself.
• three premium sake varieties paired by a certified sommelier.
• unlimited Japanese beer and soft drinks.
• an English recipe card.
• professional photos of your experience.
• instruction in English from a Japanese cooking expert.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (4 to 90 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Pets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sushi Making Tokyo Cooking Class in Japan

Is this one for you?The 2.5 to 3 hour class fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, so you can explore Tokyo before or after without rushing. If you want to spend several hours learning one skill in depth rather than skipping between multiple attractions, this depth suits you better than a quick food tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

How long does the ramen and sushi cooking class take?

The class runs 2.5 to 3 hours from start to finish, including the time you spend cooking, tasting sake, and eating what you made.

What exactly do I make during the class?

You prepare authentic ramen from scratch (building the broth and hand-forming the toppings like chashu pork), and roll and plate classic nigiri sushi. The fish can be torched if you prefer cooked versions.

Is the sake tasting included, or do I pay extra?

Three premium sake varieties selected by a certified sommelier are included in the class price, tasted as you work and paired with your meal.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No. The class welcomes beginners and food enthusiasts alike. The instructor teaches each technique step by step in English, and the warm atmosphere is designed to make you feel at home whether this is your first time cooking or your hundredth.

What's included in the meal at the end?

You eat the ramen and sushi you made, with unlimited Japanese beer and soft drinks included. The meal is part of the class, not an extra charge.

How do I get to the kitchen from central Tokyo?

The kitchen is four minutes on foot from Tsukishima Station, which is on the Oedo Line in central Tokyo. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the location is easy to reach from most parts of the city.