Udon Making & Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo

"Masako was an incredible teacher and did an amazing job creating a welcoming and warm environment. We came to take a cooking class and got so much more. She explained every step in great detail, was incredibly fun, and went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience. Don’t want to spoil too much, but be prepared to leave with stuffed bellies and full of smiles. Please do yourself a favor and spend a few hours of your time in Tokyo to take her amazing class. We went to celebrate my wife’s birthday here and it was the highlight of her day."

"What a wonderful experience for our family. Directions to the location were clear and easy to find. We had a great time making (and eating) Udon noodles, Japanese omelette, and tempura. Would absolutely do this again."

"Masako took the time to explain each step and showed us the ingredients to get. She shared with us some Japanese culture. It was definitely more than a cooking class experience."

"We had a great time with Masako learning to make udon and tempura. She had great energy and made us feel very welcome. The instructions were easy to follow and the course was fairly basic so people should not worry if they are not experienced cooks. You will have good fun regardless of your ability"

"Masako is truly an inspiration! She taught me so much about cooking and much more! Seriously the number of things she has expertise in is astounding, and of course giving a great cooking class in English is one of them! I felt I was in great care the entire time and really enjoyed our conversations. With her instructions the food prep was fun and engaging and turned out delicious 😋　雅子さんは達人です！"

"Udon noodles from scratch is just a small part of this busy cooking session. Learned and ate lots; tips and tricks that can transfer to your own kitchen back home. Highly recommend!!"

"Our cooking class with Masako was one of my family's highlights of our Japan trip! It was so special to get off the "beaten path" of touristy activities and learn how to cook with Masako in her home. Masako was so kind and generous to our family and made us feel so welcomed and supported as we learned to cook udon noodles and soup, tamagoyaki, and vegetable/shrimp tempura. She is an excellent teacher! We just returned home from our trip and have already made tamagoyaki in our own kitchen using the techniques Masako taught us. Highly recommend this experience to anyone seeking an authentic local experience. Thank you Masako!!"

"Our cooking class with Masako was one of my family's highlights of our Japan trip! It was so special to get off the "beaten path" of touristy activities and learn how to cook with Masako in her home. Masako was so kind and generous to our family and made us feel so welcomed and supported as we learned to cook udon noodles and soup, tamagoyaki, and vegetable/shrimp tempura. She is an excellent teacher! We just returned home from our trip and have already made tamagoyaki in our own kitchen using the techniques Masako taught us. Highly recommend this experience to anyone seeking an authentic local experience. Thank you Masako!!"

"The udon was delicious. Masako was very knowledgeable. We were able to learn how to make tamagoyaki, tempura, and dashi. She was very sweet and we had a great time with her. My sons thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class. Would recommend this class."

"A fantastic experience! Really enjoyed the food and company. Great job!!! Recommend this experience. Come hungry!"

"Fantastic experience. It was enjoyable making udon from scratch and this was the highlight of the experience. We also made and ate tempura and tamago yaki. We finished the evening with a demonstration of calligraphy."

"Masako's Japanese Cooking and Udon Making Class in Tokyo deserves a solid 5 stars! Not only is she a skilled cook and master calligrapher, but her English is impressive, making explanations clear and enjoyable. I learned a lot, enjoyed a delicious meal, and the personalized touch of my Japanese name and words of wisdom was the perfect finale. Highly recommend!"

"Masako is an amazing cook and an excellent teacher. No need for a translator. She was very knowledable and it was a very fast pace cooking lesson. We will definitely be checking in the next time we fly back."

"Masako is an amazing cook and an excellent teacher. No need for a translator. She was very knowledable and it was a very fast pace cooking lesson. We will definitely be checking in the next time we fly back."

"We had a fabulous time throughout the whole experience. Masako is an excellent host. She taught us how to make Udon noodle, tamago, and tempura from scratch, shared her family recipes, and showed us her calligraphy skills. She was warm, patient, and fun. All the food turned out delicious. They were simple to make but we learned some new techniques from her. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable experiences and dinners we had in our many trips to Tokyo."

"It was such an incredible experience. Masako made us feel right at home and guided us step by step. It has been the highlight of our trip."

"I was so jazzed to see the inside of a real Japanese house, so that was a rich experience. Masako was so kind, and, contrary to the event description, she did not use or need a translator! I loved how she juggled the 4 of us to do different tasks. And the final lunch was splendid! Highly recommend -- even my headed 14-year-old niece loved it!"

"Masako was welcoming and knowledgeable - we had a wonderful evening of hands on cooking of generous portions of delicious food. She taught us well so that I am confident in my ability to replicate the dishes and amooking forward to doing so. Doomo arigato gozaimasu Masako San!"

"Wow what an amazing evening! It was an actual typhoon outside so getting there kind of sucked (kinda far north) but once we got in there, it’s like we walked into paradise. The woman was already so nice offering water/tea. We started making udon dough right away. Lots of kneading. Then we made tamogoyaki (eggs with sugar and miso). Each person got to make their own which was fun! We then fried a bunch of vegetables and learned some tricks of the trade. We cut up the udon dough to make noodles and cooked them. Lastly we got two different kinds of wonderful sake. We thought that was it and were extremely happy about it but there was more. The woman made us a fan with symbols that resembled us and our names. It was honestly really beautiful. THEN we got the small pan for frying the eggs as a gift! This class was incredible - all the small touches made this top notch. Lastly to top it all off, the woman’s friend was there make it all with us and he drove us home! Which was truly the icing on the cake when it was pouring rain and a 45 minute commute. HIGHLY RECOMMEND"

"This was such a great experience!! The class took place right in Masako's home. She was so welcoming and a wonderful teacher. My adult kids and I were the only ones participating on that evening. We made an egg/miso appetizer to start, and then began working to create our udon noodle dish. I learned many different tips on kneading dough. We also made tempura vegetables and shrimp. It was such a fun time; she was such an engaging teacher. At the end, she even hand-crafted individual fans with our names in Japanese characters! I highly recommend this class!"

"Masako was so lovely and very knowledgeable. We had some of the tastiest udon served with multiple other dishes and a few other surprises. Come hungry! I can't wait to go home and try replicating what we learnt"

"I highly recommend this cooking class with Masako! It is so much more than just a noodle class!! Miasako is delightful and taught us how to make noodles, tempura, miso soup, and other things that I can’t remember the name of. Come to this class hungry because there is so much food!!!"

"My girlfriend and I met up with Masako to learn how to make udon noodles from scratch and fry tempura. She added on how to make the classic omellete as well as miso soup and dashi. Hearing about how she learned how to make these recipes from her mother and the general conversation eere reqlly interesting. At the end she gave us some sightseeing tips and a souvenir! I would definitely reccomend her to anyone interested in a cooking class. It was very personal and a highlight of our trip."

"Masako met us at the station and took us through the little streets near Asakusa (old Asakusa where the Geisha are, very traditional Japan) to her studio. We cooked our brains out for a couple of hours - tamago yaki, tempura and of course udon (quite a process to make it from scratch) - all delicious. Masako finished the evening by writing out our names in hiragana and kanji. Definitely a fun experience! You should go."