Tempura Classes(28)
Handmade Udon Cooking Class w/ Tempura & Tamagoyaki (Tokyo)
Thick, chewy, and satisfying, udon noodles are endlessly slurpable. During this cooking class in Tokyo, you’ll learn to make these noodles from scratch alongside tempura, everyone’s favorite Japanese side dish, with your friendly host.
Tempura Udon and Gyoza Cooking Experience in Tokyo Home
Tempura udon and gyoza are a match made in culinary heaven. Learn how to make these iconic Japanese dishes at a home cooking class in Tokyo. Once you’ve mastered these dishes, enjoy your meal and take home a recipe booklet at the end.
Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto)
Learn how to make traditional Japanese food at a washoku cooking class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.
Maki Zushi Rolled Sushi Cooking Class in a Japanese Home
In a modern Japanese home, learn how to make classic Japanese home cooked dishes including tempura, sushi, miso soup, and a spinach-sesame dish. Learn Japanese cooking techniques, like how to make and use dashi, and experience home life in Japan.
Make Tempura With a World Famous Chef in Tokyo
Make tempura with a world renowned chef in Tokyo! Join Chef Koichiro Shimura at his high-end tempura restaurant to learn valuable culinary skills, hear industry stories, make fresh tempura, then a tempura omakase lunch course.
Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking Class: Make Udon Noodles
Join Chef Chiaki in Nippori, central Tokyo, for a fun, hands-on cooking class for all skill levels! Make vegan gluten-free udon noodles from scratch, gain insight into Japanese food culture, and enjoy your noodle dish with crispy vegetable tempura.
Family-Friendly Cooking Class in Osaka: Make a Tempura Meal
In this Osaka cooking class, everyone is welcome to have fun making delicious, crispy tempura, a classic Japanese dish. Enjoy making and eating a tempura meal with Max, your bilingual host and local restaurant owner.
Crispy Tempura & Miso Soup Cooking Class w/ a Chef in Osaka
Cook a crispy tempura-topped rice bowl, traditional home-style miso soup, and a classic side dish at Chef Yuki’s kitchen in Osaka. Your host is a bilingual cooking specialist who used to work at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya restaurant.
Food Sample Making Workshop in Kyoto: Make Food Replicas
Studying the astonishingly realistic fake food in restaurant windows is a staple activity of any trip to Japan but in this replica food-making experience in Kyoto, you’ll craft them for yourself before taking home your creations.
Temari Sushi & Tempura Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)
Make sushi creatively in this innovative cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll learn to make artful temari sushi pieces and fry seasonal vegetable and seafood tempura to a perfect crisp guided by experienced instructors.
Osaka Cooking Class: Tempura & Udon in a 90-Year-Old House
Step into a renovated 90-year-old townhouse in Osaka for a charming cooking class. Learn to make a rich udon dish (warm or cold) with a soy sauce base and deep fry tempura fritters to use as toppings. Enjoy lunch and take home a cute souvenir!
Tokyo Cooking: Make Tempura & Enjoy Nagashi Somen Noodles
Join Sakura at her home in Sangenjaya near Shibuya for a cooking class and lunch. Deep-fry vegetables and mushrooms for light and crispy tempura, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a refreshing dish of nagashi somen noodles.
Vegan or Vegetarian Home Cooking Class w/ Miso in Nagoya
In this vegan & vegetarian cooking class, learn to prepare four staple miso-based dishes — including tofu “katsu” sandwich and onigiri filled with mushroom tempura — with an experienced and friendly host only 30 minutes by train from Nagoya Station.
Soba Noodle-Making with Tempura & Sake in Hokkaido
Learn to make soba noodles from scratch guided by local chefs in a soba restaurant in Sapporo. Form the dough, cut the noodles, and enjoy your dish with tempura prepared by chefs and two types of local sake in this private cooking class.
Tempura Rice Bowl Food Sample Making Class in Kyoto
Get creative with culinary crafts in this food sample-making workshop in Kyoto. Learn all about the world of replica food samples and create an amazingly realistic sample of tempura rice bowl to take home as a souvenir.
Home Cooking Class in Osaka: Make Tempura & Sukiyaki
Step inside a kitchen in Namba and learn how to make crispy tempura, creamy Japanese-style rolled omelet (tamagoyaki) and a hearty sukiyaki hotpot from scratch in this home cooking class with highly trained instructors.
Ginger Pork Japanese Home Cooking Class in Fukuoka
This cooking class will teach you all about “ichijiu-sansai,” the Japanese balanced approach to home cooking. A favorite dish among Japanese home cooks, make ginger pork alongside other dishes like vegetable tempura and miso soup.
Tempura Class in Ninomiya (Near Mt. Fuji)
Crunchy and delicious, make crispy tempura in this family-friendly class in Ninomiya, near Mt Fuji, Hakone and Izu. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan tempura options are available!
Healthy Japanese Dishes Cooking Class in Nagoya
During this cooking class in Nagoya, learn how to make teriyaki chicken, savory egg custard, tempura, and karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Join your kind host in her traditional tatami-floored home, a 100-year-old renovated storehouse!
Tempura Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)
Fry an assortment of tempura to crisp perfection in this home cooking class in Shinagawa. You’ll complete your meal with Japanse-style rolled omelet, miso soup, and a side dish, and indulge in a Japanese seasonal dessert with tea.
Handmade Udon & Tempura Cooking Class (Kyoto)
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive headfirst into the world of crafting the perfect udon noodles. Master creating crispy, golden tempura delights and take your culinary skills to new heights with a delectable side dish!
Handmade Buckwheat Soba Noodle & Kakiage Tempura Class
Take part in a traditional Japanese food-making class with an expert chef, where you'll cut buckwheat noodles and fry vegetable tempura to make a delicious soup, and prepare your own tasty fried dish in an Asakusa classroom.
Tempura Cooking Class in Osaka
Find out the secret technique that makes the lightest, crispiest tempura! Anyone can join, as this cooking class in Osaka can be customized to accommodate for any dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, and halal.
Kobe Cooking Class: Make Tempura & Udon Noodles
While in Kobe, learn how to make two classic Japanese dishes, udon noodles and tempura fritters, and enjoy both in a delicious tempura udon lunch with a friendly local in their home kitchen.
Kawaii Udon and Tempura Cooking Class
In Tokyo’s upscale Minami-Aoyama, learn to make homemade udon alongside five types of tempura–all presented creatively in a kawaii udon bowl! Enjoy a fruit liquor, matcha tea, and a tasty teacake for dessert!
Tempura & Maki Sushi Cooking Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)
Discover why sushi and tempura go so well together in this home cooking class in Shinagawa. Learn to roll maki sushi with fresh fillings and fry tempura, then enjoy your meal with a steamy bowl of miso soup, followed by tea and sweets.
Sushi & Tempura-Making Class w/ Tea Ceremony in Osaka
Learn from an industry pro in this home cooking class in Osaka. Experience a traditional tea ceremony, learn how to make sushi and tempura from scratch and enjoy your delicious creations before receiving a custom calligraphy art souvenir.
Vegan Shojin Ryori Buddhist Meal Cooking Class in Shizuoka
Savor the fresh flavors of local vegetables as you make a vegan shojin ryori meal in this private home cooking class in Shizuoka. Make classic dishes like vegetable tempura and goma dofu as you discover the traditions of Buddhist cooking.

Embark on a Tempura Journey in Our Cooking Classes
Tempura is a delicious Japanese dish that features seafood or vegetables that are battered and deep-fried to crispy perfection. Our tempura cooking classes are designed for food enthusiasts who wish to master the delicate art of making this classic dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, these classes will guide you through every step, from selecting the freshest ingredients to achieving the perfect fry.
Within these classes, experienced chefs will share traditional techniques alongside modern tips to elevate your cooking skills. You can expect hands-on experience, learning how to mix the perfect batter for an airy crunch that tempura is renowned for. Dive into the fascinating world of Japanese cuisine and take home the skills to cook up your own golden tempura delight.
Learn the Art of Creating Perfect Tempura
Our tempura classes offer a comprehensive learning experience. You'll start by understanding the foundation of tempura—the ingredients. Choosing the right seafood, vegetables, and even the quality of water and flour used for the batter can greatly affect the final outcome. Classes will dedicate time to explore the origins and history of tempura, enriching your understanding of the dish beyond just its preparation.
Once ingredients are prepped, you will move on to the nitty-gritty of tempura making—mastering the temperature control of oil, the quick yet delicate dipping process, and the timing to achieve that ideal golden color. The chefs will be there to ensure each piece of tempura you create is light, crisp, and delicious.
Apart from cooking techniques, you'll learn how to pair tempura with traditional sauces and garnishes, and how to present your dish elegantly, capturing the essence of Japanese aesthetics.
Join Our Authentic Tempura Classes Today
Participating in these tempura classes not only equips you with valuable culinary skills but also leaves you with a cultural appreciation for Japanese cuisine. Held in a friendly and engaging environment, these classes are perfect for individuals, couples, and groups who want to enjoy a fun cooking experience or bond over a shared love for food.
Whether you're looking to replicate an authentic Japanese meal at home or impress your guests with a new found skill, these classes provide everything you need to become proficient at making tempura. The small class sizes ensure personalized instruction, and you'll leave with a recipe booklet so you can recreate the magic of tempura any time you wish.
Sign up for one of our tempura classes and embark on a culinary journey that will enhance your home-cooking repertoire, while bringing a taste of Japan's mouth-watering delights to your own kitchen.