Kyoto Family Kitchen Home Cooking Class

Highly recommend

We had a wonderful evening with Anthony and his family. They were so welcoming of us into their home and the meal was absolutely delicious- seriously our favorite meal in all of Japan. They were so great with our kids. Our kids loved learning how to cook and getting their hands dirty. Our 8 year old left his Pokemon cards at their home and Anthony was so kind in retrieving them for us. We absolutely loved learning about the Japanese culture and could not recommend this more. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening.

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Kyoto Family Kitchen

I recently had the pleasure of sharing a lovely meal with this local Kyoto family. Anthony and Naomi, their kids, and their friend welcomed me into their beautiful home in a residential area in north Kyoto. It felt like an oasis of calm after the hustle and bustle of both Tokyo and Kyoto. I had the chance to help with some of the dishes, and everything was absolutely delicious. But the best part was sitting around the dinner table, talking and laughing, and learning about day-to-day life in Japan. It was one of the best things I did on this trip.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for spending the evening with us! We loved having you over and are so happy that our little corner of north Kyoto felt like a peaceful break from the excitement of your travels. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and helping out in the kitchen, but what really makes us smile is hearing that you enjoyed the time around the dinner table. Sharing stories, laughter, and everyday life is our favorite part of these evenings too. Thank you for being such wonderful company. It honestly felt less like hosting a guest and more like sharing dinner with a friend. We hope the memories—and maybe a few of the recipes—stay with you long after your trip is over. Warmly, Anthony, Naomi & Family

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Fun times learning how to cook Japanese

Had a super time with Anthony and his family learning to cook Japanese food. My 13 and 10 year old thought it one of the highlights of the trip.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that your family had such a great time with us and that the cooking experience was one of the highlights of your trip. It was wonderful cooking together and sharing a little slice of everyday life in Japan with you. We’re especially happy to hear that your 13- and 10-year-olds enjoyed the experience as much as the adults. Creating memories that the whole family can enjoy together is one of our favorite parts of hosting. We hope you’ll have fun recreating some Japanese dishes at home and remembering your evening in Kyoto. Warm regards, Anthony, Naomi & Family

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Amazing evening!

Vi hade en fantastisk kväll hemma hos Naomi och Anthony där vi fick laga japansk omelett, göra gyoza, chicken teriyaki m.m. Roligt att få besöka ett japanskt hem och få reda på saker om japans kultur och traditioner. Maten blev supergod och vi hade verkligen en toppenkväll. Ett roligt sätt att möta människor från olika delar av världen och kulturer. We had a fantastic evening at Naomi and Anthony's house where we got to cook Japanese omelets, make gyoza, chicken teriyaki, etc. It was fun to visit a Japanese home and learn about Japanese culture and traditions. The food was super delicious and we really had a great evening. A fun way to meet people from different parts of the world and cultures.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re really happy to hear the evening was one of your best meals in Japan. We loved cooking together and sharing that relaxed time around the table with you. We’re especially glad you enjoyed making the gyoza—they’re always a favorite and such a fun part of the experience. It was a pleasure having you in our home and being part of your trip. We hope you’ll try the recipes again in Sweden and think back on the evening with us. We’d love to welcome you again anytime. Warm regards, Anthony, Naomi & Family

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Excellent dinner, cooking lesson, and opportunity to spend an evening with a very nice Japanese family

This was one of our family’s favorite experiences during our three and a half weeks in Japan. Two things made it special. First, the food was delicious! It was fun to help prepare the dishes and learn how to cook Japanese style. We were pleasantly surprised to receive the recipes the next day, so now we can try to cook them on our own. We fell in love with Japanese food on our trip, and I am anxious to add some Japanese recipes to my dinner rotation. Second, it was fun to spend an evening with a Japanese family in their home. They were so friendly and gracious and easy to be with. We were able to ask them questions and learn about family life in Japan. Good food is easy to find in Japan, but this experience was so much more than dinner in a restaurant. Along with a great meal, we had a fun and relaxing evening with a lovely family.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review. It really means a lot to hear that your evening with us stood out during such a long and memorable trip through Japan. We’re so glad you enjoyed both sides of the experience—the cooking and the time spent together. Hearing that you’re excited to bring Japanese dishes into your own kitchen is one of the best compliments we could receive. That’s exactly what we hope for. It was truly a pleasure having your family in our home. We loved the conversation, your curiosity, and the time we shared around the table. Thank you for recognizing what we’re trying to create here—it’s more than just a meal for us as well. Wishing you many great meals ahead, and we hope our paths cross again someday. Warm regards, Anthony, Naomi & Family

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