Tokyo Vegetarian Casual Cooking Classes(102)
Private Nerikiri Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)
Only two stops from Shibuya is Sangenjaya, a retro area bustling with shops and cafes in Tokyo’s Setagaya district. Learn to make nerikiri sweets with Sakura, a certified wagashi instructor, and enjoy your treats with matcha tea in her tatami room!
Customizable Vegetarian Washoku Home Cooking Class (Tokyo)
Learn the secrets of washoku home cooking in this customizable class in Setagaya, Tokyo! Stroll through lush gardens with your host, and prepare a healthy and delicious meal designed taking into consideration your dietary needs and preferences.
Fun Nerikiri Wagashi Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo
Have 30 minutes to spare? If so, why not learn to make traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi)? In this fun short class with a friendly instructor near Aoto Station, you’ll use healthy, plant-based ingredients to make 2 types of nerikiri sweets.
Online Cooking Class: Cute Character Bento Making Class
Think outside the (bento) box during this fun online cooking class! Using easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll make an adorable themed bento featuring cartoon characters. These packed lunch boxes are as cute as they are delicious.
Private Sushi-Making Class in Tsukiji, Tokyo
Learn about sushi, wasabi, and Japanese knives from sushi chefs at an elegant restaurant in Tsukiji! Make sushi and watch how the experts make it, then taste both to see how you compare. Vegan, vegetarian and halal sushi options are also available.
Private Asakusa Sushi-Making Class w/ Pro Chef (90 mins)
Step into the world of sushi with a cooking class in a 100-year-old sushi restaurant in Asakusa. In this premium class, a professional chef will teach you everything from molding rice to cutting seafood to making 4 types of sushi.
Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo
Make wagashi sweets with a certified instructor at her home in Tokyo. Learn the cultural significance of mochi, make fruit daifuku and hanami dango, decorate a delicate nerikiri confectionery, whisk matcha, and enjoy your sweets with tea.
Vegetarian Kitchen: Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo
Flex your plant-based cooking muscles with this vegetarian ramen & gyoza-making class! Learn from a pro ramen chef at a restaurant in Meguro, discover the history of ramen, make veg ramen & gyoza from scratch, then feast on your mouthwatering meal.
Private Fluffy Pancake Making Class in Setagaya, Tokyo
Sweet lovers, rejoice! Learn to make soft, fluffy pancakes and decorate them with seasonal fruit and whipped cream in this Tokyo home cooking class with a friendly local host in Setagaya.
Vegan Shojin Ryori Buddhist Cuisine Cooking Class in Tokyo
Have you heard of shojin ryori, vegan Buddhist Japanese food? Take this casual cooking class hosted by Yuka in Setagaya, Tokyo, where you’ll transform seasonal, vegan & gluten-free ingredients into a fresh and delicious meal.
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.
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.
Tokyo Ramen Making Class With a Michelin Chef
In this ramen-making class, discover the secrets for a perfect bowl, from making the broth to kneading the noodles, with personal guidance from a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded chef specializing in ramen in a restaurant in Setagaya, Tokyo.
Japanese Wagashi (Nerikiri) & Matcha-Making Class in Tokyo
Become a master confectioner with a wagashi-making workshop in Tokyo! Learn how to make nerikiri (a traditional Japanese confectionery), master the art of matcha tea-making, then enjoy your handmade treats with your classmates and instructor.
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.
Okonomiyaki Cooking Class & Nature Walk (Tokyo)
Join a nature walk through serene local gardens in Tokyo, then embark on an okonomiyaki cooking adventure guided by a certified Japanese cooking instructor! Lunch includes your handmade okonomiyaki along with side dishes, dessert, & drinks.
Japanese Mochi Pounding & Tasting Experience in Shinjuku
Take part in an ancient Japanese New Year Tradition right by Shinjuku Station! Turn glutinous rice into warm, chewy mochi through traditional “mochi-tsuki” or mochi pounding – a fun activity for the entire family to enjoy.
Traditional Bento Making Class in Kichijoji (Tokyo)
Make the iconic red-and-black shokado bento guided by a certified instructor with 10 years of overseas teaching experience in this bento-making class in Tokyo’s trendy Kichijoji neighborhood.
1-Hour Sushi-Making Class w/ a Chef in an Asakusa Restaurant
A pro chef will guide you through the art of sushi-making in this class in a traditional sushi restaurant one minute from Asakusa Station. Make nigiri, taste real wasabi, enjoy a delicious lunch and take home memorable souvenirs.
Make Mochi and Taste Homemade Mochi Ice Cream in Tokyo
Discover the art of Japanese confectionery in this mochi-making class in Tokyo. Make mochi with a certified instructor and savor your creations with a cup of tea. Try mochi ice cream, warabimochi, and isobeyaki made by the host.
Tokyo Private Gyoza Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Spend a day like a Tokyoite! Tour a local market, cook and spend time with a host in this private home cooking class where you’ll make and enjoy crispy pan-fried gyoza dumplings, rolled omelet (tamagoyaki) and fruit-filled daifuku mochi.
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.
Maki Sushi Class at Japan’s Oldest Cooking School
Create maki (rolled) sushi from scratch at Japan’s oldest cooking school in central Tokyo! Learn how to make maki sushi alongside professional chefs, form friendships, and make memories at a historic culinary academy dating back to 1882.
Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking: Onigiri, Pickles & More
Join a pro Japanese chef and restaurateur in Nishi-Nippori, central Tokyo, for this vegan and gluten-free cooking class. Make six kinds of Japanese onigiri rice balls and complete your meal with soup, a side and a pickled dish.
Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo
Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal nerikiri to enjoy with freshly made matcha tea.
Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher
Learn how to make two of Japan’s most iconic foods — sushi rolls and gyoza — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience teaching English.
Gluten-Free Japanese Desserts Making Near Waseda (Tokyo)
Discover the tantalizing world of Japanese sweets in this fun class. Join Yuko in her cozy home near Waseda and the Kanda River to make taiyaki fish-shaped sweets and a Japanese-style parfait with seasonal fruits, all gluten-free and vegan!
Tokyo Vegan & Vegetarian Tofu Home Cooking Class (3 Dishes)
Discover the versatility of tofu in this home cooking class where you’ll make tofu hamburger steak, agedashi-tofu (deep fried tofu) and shiraae (salad with tofu dressing) with a seasoned host at her home in Tokyo’s Setagaya area.
Recent Reviews from GuestsExplore Tokyo's Vibrant Vegetarian Cuisine
Tokyo is a city brimming with culinary delights, and even for those seeking vegetarian options, the possibilities are endless. With a thriving vegetarian scene, Tokyo offers a range of casual cooking classes that allow you to dive into the world of Japanese vegetarian cuisine. These classes are perfect for those who want to learn how to create delicious vegetarian dishes using traditional Japanese techniques and ingredients.
The cooking classes in Tokyo provide a relaxed and friendly environment where participants can learn from experienced Japanese chefs. These chefs are passionate about sharing their knowledge of vegetarian cooking and will guide you through each step, ensuring you understand the unique flavors and approaches to Japanese vegetarian cuisine. From learning how to make perfectly seasoned vegetable tempura to mastering the art of crafting delicate sushi rolls, these cooking classes offer an enriching and delightful culinary experience.
Why Choose Vegetarian Japanese Cooking Classes?
Japan has a long history of vegetarian cuisine, influenced by the Buddhist dietary custom known as "shojin ryori." This meatless style of cooking focuses on harmony and balance, emphasizing fresh, seasonal vegetables and simple flavors. Attending vegetarian cooking classes in Tokyo allows you to experience this ancient tradition firsthand, experiencing how these timeless principles have been adapted into modern culinary practices.
These casual cooking classes are perfect for both beginners who are eager to try their hand at Japanese cooking as well as more experienced cooks looking to expand their culinary repertoire. Whether you're a resident of Tokyo or a traveler looking to enhance your Japanese food experience, participating in these classes is a rewarding way to enrich your knowledge and appreciation of vegetarian Japanese dishes. It's also an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for cooking and eating healthy, sustainable foods.
What You Can Expect From a Tokyo Vegetarian Cooking Class
The vegetarian cooking classes in Tokyo are designed to be fun and interactive, making them ideal for those who seek a more casual and enjoyable cooking experience. During the class, you'll have the opportunity to use fresh, locally sourced ingredients, learning about their origins and significance in Japanese cuisine. Most classes begin with a short introduction to the ingredients and end with participants enjoying the dishes they have created.
In these classes, you will typically learn how to prepare a variety of dishes, such as miso soup with seasonal vegetables, hand-rolled sushi ("temaki"), and the more traditional but still beloved soba noodles made from buckwheat. Some classes even delve into preparing bento boxes filled with an assortment of vegetarian delights, showcasing different flavors in a single meal.
By the end of the session, you will have the skills to recreate these flavorful dishes at home, impressing family and friends with your newfound cooking skills. Moreover, these casual classes are an excellent way to take home not just recipes, but also a piece of Tokyo's rich culinary heritage.
Embarking on a journey through Tokyo's vegetarian casual cooking classes is a step into an amazing world of flavors, textures, and aromas, offering a deep dive into one of Japan's most wholesome food traditions.