Osaka Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class (Vegan & Halal Options)
Become a ramen master and learn to craft healthy ramen broth and gyoza from scratch in a cozy home kitchen in Osaka. Chicken, vegetarian, or vegan ramen — it’s entirely up to you.
Highlights
Craft two ramen broths using all-natural ingredients and seasonings
Master the art of making two types of gyoza dumplings from scratch
Customize your ramen and gyoza to suit dietary needs such as halal, vegan, vegetarian, and even a special Buddhist option
Take home a booklet with original recipes to recreate these delicious dishes at home
10 meals
Experience Details
Ramen: the slurpy noodles swimming in steaming, flavorful broth might be the first thing you eat after you land in Japan — and the last thing you dream of before you depart. With endless variations, from miso to soy sauce, and rich pork bone broths simmered for hours, these massive bowls of noodles are usually paired with gyoza, Japan’s beloved dumplings filled with meat and vegetables.
If you are a ramen enthusiast, what better way to convey your love for this iconic dish than diving into a hands-on cooking class in Osaka? This experience isn’t just about making the process fun; it’s about ensuring recipes can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their dietary needs.
Bringing around 10 years of experience in the food industry and yakuzen (Japanese holistic cooking), your ramen- and gyoza-making instructor is passionate about food for the body and soul. While traditional ramen and gyoza can be unsuitable for vegan or halal diets, this class offers original recipes that cater to everyone without compromising on flavor.
You’ll learn to prepare two types of ramen broths. The default will be a savory chicken-based broth, but vegan and vegetarian alternatives are available. Vegan gyoza and noodles, for example, won’t contain eggs, with flavors derived from mushrooms, vegetables, kelp, and soy products. There’s also a Buddhist diet option free from garlic, chives, onion, and leek.
At the end of the class, enjoy your meal with green tea and drinks alongside your host and fellow classmates. Expect plenty of good conversation and a relaxed atmosphere as you savor your creations!
Dietary restrictions:
- Regular: Chicken, dried sardines, eggs, mushrooms, vegetables, kelp and soy products
- Vegetarian: Eggs, mushrooms, vegetables, kelp, and soy products
- Vegan: Mushrooms, vegetables, kelp, and soy products
- Buddhist Vegetarian: No garlic, chives, onions, or leeks
Inclusions
Ingredients and tools for the cooking class
Recipe booklet to take home
Green tea and drinks during the class
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be at Cora Coffee. It is approximately a 5- to 10-minute walk from Namba Station on all railways and subway lines. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Upon booking, please inform your host if you have any dietary restrictions.
Depending on seasonal availability, the content of the menu might change.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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