Japanese Katsu Curry Cooking Class–near YANAKA, Tokyo!

About this tour

Learn to build katsu curry from the ground up at a home kitchen studio in Yanaka, Tokyo's old quarter. This 2.5-hour hands-on class teaches you to make curry roux and perfectly fried tonkatsu alongside a small group, guided by a home chef. You'll pick up substitution tricks for cooking back home and walk away with recipes and the confidence to recreate this Japanese comfort-food staple.

Highlights

• Craft curry roux and tonkatsu from raw ingredients
• Vegetarian adaptations available on request
• Small-group setting in a quiet residential neighbourhood
• Learn ingredient swaps for cooking at home
• Simple recipes with clear, followable instructions
• Experience a traditional Japanese home kitchen

What to expect

You'll arrive at a modest studio tucked into Yanaka's residential streets, a neighbourhood that gives genuine glimpses of Tokyo's quieter side. Your instructor—a home chef—walks you through each step without fuss: building the curry base, getting tonkatsu golden and crisp, and plating with a simple vegetable dish. Nothing fancy or pretentious. You cook alongside others, ask questions as they arise, and finish by sitting down to eat what you've made with green tea and water. Two and a half hours passes quickly.

Good to know

Bring or wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on. An apron is supplied. Public transport runs near the studio; no hotel pickups included. Children under two can stay in a pram or on a lap; specialised infant seats exist if needed.