--- title: Japanese Katsu Curry Cooking Class–near YANAKA, Tokyo! lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 104 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 36 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 21 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/japanese-katsu-curry-cooking-class-near-yanaka-tokyo/ --- # Japanese Katsu Curry Cooking Class–near YANAKA, Tokyo! **Guidekin's take:** Make curry roux from scratch, adjust its flavour and fry tonkatsu for katsu curry-rice near Yanaka. A vegetable side, green tea, water and apron rental are included; hotel pickup is not. 5 from 36 reviews at €104 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #14 of 21 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Let’s make curry roux from scratch at YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO, near charming Yanaka! When you make it yourself, you can customize the flavor just the way you like. Japanese curry is a beloved comfort food enjoyed by people of all ages. In this hands-on class led by a home chef, you’ll learn how to make curry from scratch and fry perfectly crispy, golden-brown tonkatsu—all in a fun, interactive small-group setting. We provide simple, easy-to-follow recipes and share tips on how to substitute ingredients with ones available in your own country. Vegetarian options are also available—just let us know your preferences in advance. Our studio is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood in Tokyo’s old downtown district. Here, you’ll get a glimpse of everyday Japanese life. As we cook together, I hope you’ll enjoy discovering the little details that make a Japanese kitchen special. I truly look forward to welcoming you. Let’s enjoy cooking together in a warm, home-style Japanese kitchen! ## Before you book - Meeting point: YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO 1-58-4 Nishi Nippori, - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €104 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 36. - 5 stars: 36 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise clear teaching, welcoming hospitality and the food; the supplied reviews establish no recurring drawback. **Praised:** - Clear English instructions and cooking techniques to use at home - Making katsu and curry from scratch with guidance through each step - Warm hospitality in a clean, well organised cooking space - A filling meal praised for its flavour - Accommodation of dietary needs and preferences **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 34 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-05-19 to 2026-09-14); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Rental apron and hand towel - Katsu curry-rice, side vegetable dish, green tea & water ## Not included - Hotel pick up ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO 1-58-4 Nishi Nippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, 116-0013 Our studio is located about a 10-minute walk from JR Nishi Nippori Station. Look for the "YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO" sign at the entrance to find us easily. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 21** | €104 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (36) | shared | | [Cozy Tokyo Class: Ramen, Sushi, Sake Pairing & Cultural Exchange](/japan/tokyo/tours/cozy-tokyo-class-ramen-sushi-sake-pairing-cultural-exchange/?format=md) | €116 | 3h | 5.0 (131) | shared | | [Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit](/japan/tokyo/tours/ramen-gyoza-cooking-class-in-tokyo-with-local-supermarket-visit/?format=md) | €107 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (905) | shared | | [Classic Tsukiji Market Food Tour](/japan/tokyo/tours/classic-tsukiji-market-food-tour/?format=md) | €210 | 3h | 4.99 (162) | shared | Ranked #14 of 21 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €2379, median €109; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-cooking-classes/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/japanese-katsu-curry-cooking-class-near-yanaka-tokyo/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md