Privé Ramen of Gyoza Kookles in Kyoto met Chef Midori

We had such a wonderful cooking class with Midori today! We learned how to make delicious gyoza, onigiri, and ramen, and every single dish turned out amazing. There was so much food that we left completely full and happy! From the moment we arrived, Midori welcomed us into her home like old friends. She was incredibly warm, personable, and welcoming, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere from start to finish. The class struck the perfect balance between hands-on cooking and watching her demonstrate techniques, so we not only had fun but also came away feeling like we truly learned how to make each of these dishes ourselves. Everything was explained clearly, the food was absolutely delicious, and we left feeling confident that we can recreate these recipes at home. Thank you so much, Midori, for such a memorable experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan, and we would highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Kyoto!

Chef Midori is simply fantastic. The best meal we have had in all of Japan. From the moment you walk into her place, she welcomes you like long, lost friends. She masterfully teaches you how to cook and you don’t even know you’re actually cooking. Perfect activity for non cooks and for people who love cooking. We would fly back just to spend time with Chef Midori and eat her delicious food. 5000 stars!!

If you are interested in a cooking demonstration and dinner with a lovely Japanese host, this might be the experience for you! I wish we had made ramen.

Absolutely delightful evening with Midori! We learned so many great secrets for several dishes and had a fantastic meal. Our meal with Midori was by far the favorite for our Kyoto stay. She is delightful, like visiting a friend and will share so many tips. Don’t hesitate, such a fun experience!

We had a phenomenal time with Midori, learning how to make gyoza, miso, and tonkatsu. This is a longish class that lasted us 3 delightful hours and had very large portions. Come hungry and ready to learn.

Had such a great time cooking with Midori! So much fun and the food was delicious. Midori is so sweet too. We enjoyed spending time with her. Highly recommend!

It’s a rare treat to come to Japan as a visitor and be able to experience a meal inside a Japanese home. The skills from the cooking class were wonderful, but the social aspect of chatting with a local was immeasurable. Midori is delightful, and a true gem. Thank you!

Midori is a wonderful teacher and enthusiastic about passing on her knowledge and expertise. She was interested in us and our interests and gave us tips for the places we were visiting in Japan.

Midori gave very specific advice on shopping related to our cooking wishes. We cooked two delicious meals with her. She was enthusiastic and experienced.

Midori was an excellent host and extraordinary chef. She taught us how to cook Gyoza Pork rice bowl and miso soup. Her preparations were delicious. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants to know what great Japanese cooking is all about.