Explore hands-on Japanese cooking classes in NYC led by top-rated local chefs. Choose from 8 culinary experiences featuring sushi, ramen, dumplings, izakaya-style dishes and other Japanese favorites across neighborhoods like Williamsburg, Midtown and Glendale, or bring the experience home with a private class. These Japanese cooking classes in NYC make it easy to build technique, explore balanced flavors and enjoy one of the city’s most loved cuisines in a more interactive way. With an average rating of 4.9, you can book with confidence. Reserve your class today.
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What to expect in a Japanese cooking class in NYC
Japanese cooking classes in NYC on Cozymeal are hands-on, beginner-friendly and designed to help guests learn, cook and dine with confidence.
Step-by-step guidance from a local chef
Most classes last 2 to 3 hours
Learn to prepare Japanese recipes, fresh ingredients and chef-led techniques
All ingredients and equipment included
Available as public or private classes
Hosted at the chef's place or your place
End the experience by enjoying what you prepared
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE JAPANESE COOKING CLASSES IN NYC
Kaleigh N.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Lower East Side)
We had such a fun experience with Chef Kenny through Cozy Meals! He taught us knife skills, how to roll sushi, and how to plan a dinner menu and cooking order. It was super interactive and we actually feel confident recreating the recipes at home. Highly recommend!
Oliver B.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (East Village)
We had a fantastic time with chef Kenneth. He helped us prepare a delicious meal and we learned a lot. He is also great with kids. We planned the event for my middle school aged son who loves cooking and he had a blast. 10/10 will definetly book again. Thank you!
Kevin C.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Queens (Long Island City)
Check Kenneth was great. We had a great time, and he went above and beyond :)
Allie B.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Queens (Oakland Gardens)
Kenneth was SO informative and fun! He was thorough, taught my friends and me some great cooking tips that apply to all meals in addition to this delicious cuisine (and it was delicious), and made the whole experience super engaging and fun. Highly recommend his cooking class!!
Eric X.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Brooklyn (Downtown Brooklyn)
Wonderful experience, and really appreciated his company as well as the massive amount of food we cooked. Extremely fun and also very laid back all at once!
Varvara C.
Booked the class
A Taste of Japan
with Chef Leon
in Manhattan (SoHo)
What a great experience. Fun, exciting, new skills, and dishes! It was like having a friend teach you all the amazing food you only eat in fancy restaurants. Appreciation of quality ingredients, attention and care. Bravo Chef Leon Anthony for making our birthday celebration so memorable. Would recommend this experience to all!
Sofia G.
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
My roommate and I had the best time during the Elevated Bento Box cooking class with Chef Nori. She Chef Nori is extremely knowledgable in her craft and left us with easy tips&tricks to use in the kitchen. The menu was divine and quality was unmatched. I definitely recommend attending this workshop.
Othilla W.
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Chef Nora was great! Unlike other cooking classes I've done, this one wasn't stressful & overly fast paced. Instead, everyone cooked together, doing a part of the preparation. The Bento box class was awesome, I learned skills that I'll be able to transfer over.
Rosemary Gohd .
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
My sister and I had a great time. We learned great tips such as how to best use a knife and to make basic rice. The settings to learn and eat our meal were clean and beautiful. Chef Ivan was patient and pleasant. He managed our time well. We all got a chance to try all of the skills and preps. At the end, he even packed up our leftovers for us. We left very full and happy.
L G.
Booked the class
The Art of Maki Sushi
with Chef Roger
in New Jersey (West New York)
Chef Roger is an excellent instructor and made this course a lot of fun!
Samuel .
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Great experience!
Gina D.
Booked the class
Sushi Roll Techniques
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Chief Nora was fantastic. Answered all our questions and made it a very fun experience!!
Crystal V.
Booked the class
Sushi Roll Techniques
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
It was a great experience! I took the sushi class and it was amazing! Had plenty of sushi to take home and I feel quite prepared to do it at alone at home! Love that it is a 3-course meal I learned and ate rather than just rolling sushi as well ^___^
Susan C.
Booked the class
Sushi Making for Beginners
with Chef Kevin
Working with Chef Kevin was lots of fun! He was knowledgeable, patient and encouraging to our group of daughters, granddaughters and one grandma!
Kate E.
Booked the class
Japanese Yakitori Skewers
with Chef Kevin
We had the most spectacular time with Chef Kevin. We took the Yakitori class to celebrate my birthday. Chef Kevin showed up exactly on time and ready to go. We learned so much from him about traditional Yakitori and the food was to die for!! He also made a traditional rice dish that we tried to make ourselves only 2 days later because we were already craving it. I couldn't recommend this experience enough!! One of those truly classic "New York" experiences. We're going to book his Sushi Class again the next time my family is in town because they will love this!
Julia A.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Upper East Side)
Chef Kenneth made our Taste of Japan cooking class an absolutely fantastic experience. He was fun, engaging and kept us involved from start to finish. His teaching style was clear and approachable, making it easy for us to follow along regardless of skill level.
We especially appreciated how he took the time to teach proper cooking techniques and knife skills, which made the class both enjoyable and genuinely educational. It felt like we walked away with skills we can actually use at home!
On top of that, the food we prepared was incredibly delicious and everything turned out better than we expected! Overall, it was a memorable experience, and we would highly recommend Chef Kenneth to anyone looking for a fun and informative cooking class.
Debbie M.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Brooklyn (Kensington)
Chef Kenneth was great! We live in San Antonio, TX and our nephew lives in Brooklyn, NY. We wanted to give our nephew the experience of Chef Kenneths Taste of Japan sushi cooking class for his 18th birthday. Our nephew invited 5 friends. They said Chef Kenneth was "very cool" and that it was "the best experience". Chef Kenneth taught some tricks and gave a great class. Thank you Chef! We are so proud that you made this cooking class/dinner such a memorable experience for our nephew and his friends.
Sarah M.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Lower East Side)
Absolutely wonderful class! Chef Kenneth taught us so many cooking skills, as well as how to make sushi. Extremely warm and kind person as well!
Vadim M.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Upper East Side)
Amazing Japanese cuisine class with Chef Kenneth! We learned tons of techniques from sushi to tempura to matcha tofu panacotta dessert making. Not only was the class fun and the dinner delicious, but also Chef Kenneth is an amazing conversationalist and such a positive presence that he put all of us at ease right away. He spent almost double the time with us, brought all the necessary supplies and ingredients with him, and we made enough delicious food to have lunch with friends the next day. We also found out that Chef Kenneth does private parties, works as a private chef, and can even organize corporate and team building events. I am certain this is not the last time we are cooking with Chef Kenneth. Highly recommended experience!
Brett A.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Brooklyn (Fort Greene)
We had a great time with Kenneth in the Taste of Classic Japan class! It’s a super fun experience to have a private cooking class right at home. Kenneth is a great instructor - he’s super laid back and fun to be around while being very talented and great at explaining cooking techniques and kitchen tips. The food was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend booking with him and we certainly will again!
Alex P.
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
The Elevated Bento Box class was amazing and we were able to make some great food and learn skills we're going to use at home!
Abby B.
Booked the class
Authentic and Delicious Homemade Ramen
with Chef Emily
in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
We cooked pork belly ramen with Joel and it was so good, he was very educated.
Paul S.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Upper West Side)
Chef Kenneth was great. He made my daughter's birthday an amazing experience
Alexandra E.
Booked the class
Homestyle Sushi in NYC
with Chef Paige
in Manhattan (Midtown West)
Chefs Oliver and Dale were wonderful. Can’t wait to make sushi at home!
Elizabeth R.
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Learned how to make Mizo soup, ice cream, sushi, dumplings. Excellent class.
Matt E.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Brooklyn (Crown Heights)
Kenneth was very supportive and great to spend an evening with - and he left us with some very tasty leftovers too! Would recommend.
Jutta G.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (West Village)
Kenneth was terrific from start to finish. He was fully prepared, explained all the activities fully, kind in guiding us to do it right, food was delicious, Kenneth was engaging the whole evening- never rushed us; cleaned up everything and we even have left overs for today. We can highly recommend Kenneth.
Shonali B.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Chelsea)
We had the best night with Chef Kenny! He was right on time, brought everything we needed, and made the class fun / interactive. I am a hopeless cook, and usually hate prep work, but Chef Kenny made this experience so much fun. He was friendly and patient, and my partner and I had a really fun evening. By the end I felt empowered to make a bunch of dishes and we had a fantastic meal. We would definitely do this again!
Lauren J.
Booked the class
Essential Vegan Sushi
with Chef Denis
in Queens (Bayside)
Excellent lesson was given with my 2 children as participants. I finally learned how to roll sushi!
Lauren C.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Upper West Side)
Chef Kenneth was excellent!! We were a group of 8 girls and hired Chef Kenneth to give us a cooking lesson and to teach us how to roll our own sushi. He was super informative and made the experience very fun. 10/10 recommend. Whether it is for a group or just a couple - hire Chef Kenneth for a memorable evening!
Kevin C.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Queens (Long Island City)
Would highly recommend Chef Kenneth for any occasion. Super knowledgeable and we learned so many knife skills and tips and tricks we can do in the kitchen as well. The whole process was fun, and there was a good amount of leftovers. We really appreciate how he took the time to teach us and cleaned up for us too. It was also easy to converse with him as well and had the best time!
Andrew .
Booked the class
Handmade Sushi 101
with Chef Emily
in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
Class was fun and informative
Stefanie S.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Chelsea)
Had the best time at a private cooking class with Chef Kenneth! He was super personable from the start and made the whole night fun while teaching us the proper way to make miso soup, sushi, tempura, and dessert. The food was amazing—plus, we had leftovers! Such a great experience overall, and I’d 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and hands-on way to learn some new cooking skills.
James M.
Booked the class
Essential Vegan Sushi
with Chef Denis
in Manhattan (Upper East Side)
Chef Denis was great! He checked in ahead of time to make sure everything was set and tailored to our needs. He’s so skilled and knowledgeable, and the whole experience was a real pleasure. Highly recommend!
Emily F.
Booked the class
Emily Fatakhov & Guests - A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Upper West Side)
Excellent experience. The food was fresh, delicious and plentiful. Chef Kenneth explained each dish and demonstrated techniques based on our interest. He was helpful and insightful. A very fun experience, would definitely do it again.
Karl K.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Brooklyn (Crown Heights)
Had a great time learning with Kenneth. Super friendly and professional!
Michael L.
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Chef Donna was an amazing host and instructor. She kept the session lively, entertaining, and informative. We also had a blast with the other guests attending as well. A super fun time for all. Will certainly do this again.
Matt M.
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Feels like you’re in someone’s kitchen, making a home cooked meal. I love to cook and have attended several cooking classes over the years. This is hands down the best one. I will be booking another class with a new cuisine in the near future.
Sam L.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Gramercy)
Chef Ken was awesome! Very fun and excellent food.
Jeffrey M.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Westchester (Rye)
Our experience with Chef Kenny was amazing. He was so good with our kids and teaching us the fundamentals of making good sushi. He was so warm and engaging - a memorable experience!
Caitelin M.
Booked the class
Sushi Roll Techniques
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
We had a GREAT time and can’t wait to come back with some friends.
Andrea B.
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Chef Ivan was fantastic! Gave us a great intro to ensure safety and set expectations, and then was a very attentive coach. The Bento box was delicious!! My colleagues and I were raving for days after. Thanks Chef!
Scott P.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Tribeca)
We loved Chef Ken! The food was amazing and he was so great including our kids into the process. We are already looking forward to our next booking with him!
Charles K.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (West Village)
Ken was fantastic. Brought great energy + amazing food. Would recommend him to anyone. Will definitely see him again!
Danielle K.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Queens (Astoria)
Had the best time with Chef Kenneth! We made delicious food and learned how to make many dishes on our own.
Kate B.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (Upper East Side)
Kenneth was great! We had so much fun and learned how to make so many new things - will definitely be hiring Kenneth for another event in the future.
John P P.
Booked the class
Elevated Bento Box
with Chef Ivan
in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Francesco was awesome!
Matthew F.
Booked the class
A Taste of Classic Japan
with Chef Kenneth
in Manhattan (East Village)
Ken was awesome, great teacher and fun to cook with. Food was 10/10 would recommend this class to anyone who likes good vibes and good food
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Meet the talented chefs behind these japanese cooking classes in NYC
Chef Denis5.0(64)
50 years of culinary experience
FINE DINING AND BAKING
New York Tech, Brooklyn
Award-winning: 1st Prize Table, Société Culinaire Philanthropique Exhibition
Taught 300+ guests on Cozymeal
Chef's place & your place
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Chef Kenneth5.0(60)
20 years of culinary experience
FRENCH CUISINE
GUEST-CENTERED COOKING
French Culinary Institute
Trained in Michelin-star kitchens
Taught 200+ guests on Cozymeal
Chef's place & your place
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Chef Ivan4.9(384)
35 years of culinary experience
ITALIAN
JAPANESE
FRENCH CUISINES
Award-winning: Best Chef America, 2014–2016; Master Chef in Italian Cuisine, Academia Barilla
Taught 9,500+ guests on Cozymeal
Chef's place
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Chef Paige4.6(33)
3+ years of culinary experience
BEGINNER
DATE NIGHT
ITALIAN
Taught 900+ guests on Cozymeal
Chef's place
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Chef Emily4.3(85)
3+ years of culinary experience
BEGINNER
FRENCH
COUPLES
Taught 22,350+ guests on Cozymeal
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Why Guests Book NYC Japanese Cooking Classes With Confidence
8 hands-on japanese cooking classes in NYC led by local professional chefs
Vetted local chefs experienced in japanese cooking and step-by-step instruction
85 verified reviews from NYC guests, with an average rating of 4.9
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Eric X.
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