Fun Gyoza Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Los Angeles

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

There’s something weirdly therapeutic about folding dumplings while pretending you’re in a tiny Tokyo food stall. In this lively cooking class with Chef Darren, hosted at a stylish local venue in Los Angeles, you’ll learn how to craft authentic Japanese pork gyozas from scratch in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Start by preparing fresh dumpling dough before mixing a flavorful filling with ground pork, garlic chives, ginger, soy and sesame. Chef Darren will teach you how to properly fold and seal each gyoza so they cook evenly with that crispy-bottom, juicy-center situation everyone loves. The class is beginner-friendly, hands-on and packed with practical techniques you can absolutely recreate at home when you want to impress friends without spending three hours in the kitchen. Expect plenty of tasting, laughter and “okay wait, I made these?” moments as you enjoy your homemade dumplings fresh off the pan.

Example Menu

Main

Classic Japanese Pork Gyozas

With ground pork, garlic, chives, ginger, soy and sesame

What's Included

A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Your takeout order could never. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Darren, you’ll learn how to make crispy, juicy Japanese pork gyozas completely from scratch while soaking up the energy of a trendy local venue in Los Angeles. This experience feels like stepping into a Tokyo street market, minus the plane ticket and jet lag.

Chef Darren will guide you through every step, from kneading fresh dumpling dough to mixing savory pork filling with garlic chives, ginger, soy and sesame. Then comes the fun part: folding each gyoza into perfect little dumpling parcels before cooking them until golden, crisp and irresistible. Along the way, you’ll pick up approachable techniques and pro tips that make homemade dumplings feel way less intimidating than they look on TikTok. All ingredients and cooking tools are included, and you’ll get to sit down afterward and devour the gyozas you made yourself. Warning: store-bought dumplings may never hit the same again.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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