--- title: Small-Group Ramen & Gyoza Cooking with Tokyo Mom (Vegan OK) lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 118 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 73 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 7 of 21 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/small-group-ramen-gyoza-cooking-with-tokyo-mom-vegan-ok/ --- # Small-Group Ramen & Gyoza Cooking with Tokyo Mom (Vegan OK) **Guidekin's take:** Make ramen noodles, broth and gyoza from scratch in a Tokyo cooking class. Ingredients, kitchen tools, an apron and digital recipes are included; you must travel directly to the venue, as transport is not included. 5 from 73 reviews at €118 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #7 of 21 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Hi, I’m Aki—your Tokyo mom for the day. Join a warm, home-style cooking experience where you’ll make ramen and gyoza from scratch in a small, friendly group. This is more than a cooking class. It’s a chance to slow down, cook together, and share a genuine moment in Tokyo. I’ll guide you step by step—from kneading noodles to preparing a rich, comforting broth and handmade dumplings. Many guests say it feels like visiting a local home rather than joining a typical class. As a former backpacker and mother of three, I love connecting with people from around the world and sharing everyday Japanese food culture in a personal way. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with family, or with friends, you’ll feel relaxed and welcome here. Vegan and other dietary options are available upon request. Please let me know when booking. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please note: Our main kitchen is near… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €118 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 73 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tokyo Mom's Kitchen - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 10:00, 14:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 73 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 73 of 73. - 5 stars: 73 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient teaching, cooking from scratch and dietary flexibility; no recurring complaint emerges from the sample. **Praised:** - Clear, patient English instruction for beginners and children - Making ramen noodles, broth and gyoza from scratch - Tasty ramen and gyoza to eat together after cooking - Accommodation of vegan, vegetarian and allergy requests - Recipes and photos shared afterwards to help repeat the dishes at home **Complaints:** - No recurring complaints in the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-10-03 to 2026-10-25); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - All ingredients for making ramen and gyoza - English-speaking Japanese host - Digital recipe sheet (PDF) - Full use of kitchen tools and apron rental ## Not included - Please note that guests are required to come directly to the venue. Transportation is not included. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:00, 14:00 - 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 Please note: Our main kitchen is near Shinjuku Gyoen, but the location may change depending on availability. The exact address will be in your confirmation message. Main kitchen: 5 mins from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station (Exit 2), 1F has Fukuiken (Chinese restaurant). 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 - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 21** | €118 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (73) | 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 #7 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/small-group-ramen-gyoza-cooking-with-tokyo-mom-vegan-ok/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md