# Kyoto ramen and gyoza class with a local chef

> Roll your own gyoza in a Kyoto studio, then eat it with a cold beer.

- Where: [Japan](https://unsoldadventures.com/destinations/japan.md)
- Price from: $92 per person (92.26 USD)
- Rating: 5 out of 5 from 30 reviews on MagicalTrip
- Duration: 2.5 h
- Format: Small group
- Languages: English
- Themes: Food, Culture
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## Why we picked it

Most cooking classes in Kyoto teach a generic set of dishes. This one focuses on the city's own ramen style, with a local chef who explains the history while you work. The small group means you get hands-on help with the gyoza folding, and the meal you cook is the one you eat.

## What you will do

You learn to make ramen from scratch, kneading, cutting, and topping your own noodles, then wrap gyoza and fry rice alongside a local chef. The class ends with a shared meal and a recipe guide to take home.

You meet your guide and a ramen master at a studio near the Latitude 35° Story Monument. The class begins with the history of ramen in Kyoto, then you get your hands in the dough: kneading, rolling, and cutting fresh noodles. Next comes gyoza, folding each wrapper with a filling of pork and vegetables, and a quick fried rice. Once everything is cooked, you sit down with your handmade meal and two drinks, beer or sake included. The session wraps with a recipe guide so you can make it again at home.

The class is led by professional chefs who focus on Kyoto-style flavors, not generic Japanese cooking. It suits anyone who enjoys cooking or eating, though you stand for most of the two and a half hours. Groups are small, so you get direct guidance on your gyoza folds and noodle technique.

## Highlights

- Knead and cut fresh ramen noodles from scratch
- Wrap your own gyoza with a pork and vegetable filling
- Two drinks, beer or sake, with your meal
- Recipe guide to recreate the dishes at home

## Good to know

- Meeting point is by the Latitude 35° Story Monument near the EDION building
- You stand for most of the class
- Vegetarian options are not mentioned in the source

## Who it suits

Travelers who want a hands-on cooking experience in Kyoto and enjoy making (and eating) ramen, gyoza, and fried rice.

## Questions

### How long is the cooking class?

About two and a half hours, including eating your meal.

### What language is the class taught in?

English, with a local guide and a ramen master.

### Is the food included in the class?

Yes, you eat everything you cook, and two drinks are included.

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