Fully Vegan Ramen Class

Vegan/Vegetarian Ramen and Gyoza by Bentoya cooking

★ 5.0 62 reviews

2 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Group: max 6 travellers
Meeting point: Komae Station, Komae
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: BentoYa Cooking, Japanese Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking School

Overview

This class takes place in the host's home kitchen in Komae and centres on two dishes: vegan tantanmen ramen and gyoza. BentoYa Cooking, a Japanese vegan and vegetarian cooking school, runs it. Sessions last 2.5 hours and cap the group at six travellers.

The flow is unusual and travellers like it. Some reviews describe being met at Komae Station, then taken to a local supermarket to walk the aisles and learn what each ingredient is and how it is used, before heading to the house to cook. The lesson covers cutting and cooking technique, seasoning and presentation, and ends with everyone eating the lunch they made. Recipes are provided to take home, and a short survival Japanese language lesson is folded in.

It suits vegans and vegetarians who want to reproduce the food afterwards rather than just eat it. More than one reviewer has reported successfully cooking the dishes again at home after the class. The setting is a real neighbourhood kitchen rather than a studio. Note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Lunch
Survival Japanese language lesson
Recipes

Itinerary

Meet at Komae StationMeet at Komae Station, 1 Chome-7 Motoizumi, Komae, Tokyo. The listing does not give a timed schedule for the session, so confirm arrangements with the local provider in advance.
Cook ramen and gyozaPrepare vegan ramen and gyoza from scratch, covering knife work, seasoning and presentation, plus a survival Japanese lesson along the way.
Eat the lunch you madeSit down to the meal you have cooked. Lunch is included in the class.
Receive recipes and finishTake home the recipes. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the day and get the most from the class.

Easy train ride. Komae sits outside central Tokyo, and reviewers mention an easy train ride out of the downtown bustle. Build in travel time so you are not rushing to the station meeting point.
Confirm the start. The listing asks travellers to confirm the exact start time with the local provider in advance. Do this before your day so the schedule is settled.
Small group feel. The class has a maximum of six travellers. Reviews describe a welcoming host who answers questions, so expect to chat and ask things rather than watch a demonstration from a distance.
Recipes to keep. Recipes are provided afterwards, and multiple reviewers say they plan to make the ramen and gyoza again at home. If you plan to recreate the dishes, ask questions during the class while the ingredients are in front of you.
Come hungry. Lunch is included, and it is the food you cook yourself. Reviewers call the finished meal delicious, so come hungry rather than full.
Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather according to the listing. If it is cancelled for poor weather you will be offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your plans.

Common issues. The venue is not wheelchair accessible, though it is near public transportation. The group is capped at six travellers, which some may find limiting if a larger party wants to book together. Confirmation can take up to 48 hours after booking and depends on availability. The class also depends on decent weather, with a different date or full refund offered if it is called off.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Vegan Ramen Class?

The class includes the lunch you cook, the recipes to take home, and a survival Japanese language lesson. The session lasts 2.5 hours.

Where Does The Class Start And Is There Pickup?

The meeting point is Komae Station, 1 Chome-7 Motoizumi, Komae, Tokyo, and the activity ends back at the same spot. The listing does not state any pickup, so check the booking page for details. Some reviewers describe being met at the station by the host.

Is The Class Suitable For Vegans And Vegetarians?

Yes. The school specialises in vegan and vegetarian cooking, and reviewers who are vegetarian or vegan recommend it. You make a plant-based ramen and gyoza from scratch.

Can Children Join?

The listing does not set a minimum age or any child policy. Families with specific needs should check with the provider through the booking page before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside 24 hours are not refunded or accepted, with cut-off times based on local time. Weather cancellations come with a choice of a different date or a full refund.

How Big Is The Group?

The listing caps the class at six travellers. Reviews consistently describe a small, personal session in a home kitchen rather than a large commercial class.

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