Vegan Class
100% Plant-Based, Dashi-Free,
Safe for Vegans & Vegetarians
Every ingredient explained.
For travelers who need to know exactly what is in their food.
One group per session. Maximum 4 guests.
Japan is not easy for vegans.
We know.
Hidden fish stock in broths.
Unclear labels.
Well-meaning restaurant staff who are not sure what is in the dish.
Many vegan travelers spend their entire trip in Japan anxious about what they are eating.
At our class, you will always know exactly what is in your food.
We explain every ingredient. Nothing is assumed. Nothing is hidden.
Choose your menu
All menus are 100% plant-based and dashi-free
Most Popular
Vegan Soy Sauce Ramen & Sushi & Matcha
Our most complete experience.
Make rich vegan soy sauce ramen broth from scratch, roll maki and temaki sushi, then finish with hand-whisked matcha and homemade wagashi.
Japan's three most beloved experiences — in one afternoon, in one kitchen, for your group only.
¥12,000 per person
Duration: 2.5 hours
Vegan Soy Sauce & Miso Ramen & Gyoza
Our original class.
Two styles of vegan ramen broth — soy sauce and miso — plus gyoza filled with the same vegetables used to build your ramen broth — nothing wasted, everything connected.
¥10,000 per person
Duration: 2 hours
→ Want to add matcha?
Book the Soy Sauce Ramen & Gyoza with Matcha & Wagashi for ¥12,000 per person.
Vegan Soy Sauce Ramen & Sushi
Rich vegan soy sauce ramen broth paired with maki and temaki sushi made with seasonal plant-based ingredients.
Two of Japan's most iconic dishes, in one class.
¥10,000 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Seasonal (May – September)
Vegan Zaru Soba & Sushi & Matcha
Chilled buckwheat soba with homemade tsuyu, maki and temaki sushi, and a matcha finish.
A Japanese summer afternoon, made by your hands.
¥12,000 per person
Duration: 2.5 hours
→ Prefer without matcha?
Vegan Zaru Soba & Sushi is available at ¥10,000 per person.
(Warm soba menu available October – April.)
Note : Soba contains buckwheat.
Please inform us of any allergies at booking.
On the day
optional add-on
Not sure about matcha?
You can add a matcha experience on the day for ¥1,500 per person.
No advance booking needed.
(Note: Matcha contains caffeine.)
What you will learn.
Every class is hands-on.
You will cook, not watch.
Depending on your chosen menu, you will learn to make vegan Japanese dashi from scratch, ramen broth built in layers, gyoza filled with freshly prepared vegetables, sushi rice seasoned properly, maki and temaki rolled by hand, or chilled soba plated in the traditional style.
You will also leave with the recipes — so you can make these dishes at home.
Your group. Your kitchen. Your pace.
We only host one group per session.
That means the class moves at your speed, adapts to your skill level, and feels like cooking in someone's home — because it is.
No strangers at the table.
No divided attention. Just us, and you.
Details.
Duration: 2 hours (without matcha) / 2.5 hours (with matcha)
Group size: 1 – 4 guests
Language: English
Location: Arashiyama, Kyoto (meeting point details sent after booking)
Includes: all ingredients, apron, water, tea, recipes to take home
Dietary notes: 100% plant-based, dashi-free.
Please inform us of any allergies at booking.
Ready to cook?
Choose your menu and reserve below.
We look forward to cooking with you.
Reserve Vegan Ramen & Sushi & Matcha
Reserve Vegan Zaru Soba & Sushi & Matcha — Seasonal