Such a lovely evening learning to make tofu! A wonderful atmosphere and a fantastic teacher. I left inspired and eager to try it at home.

I really enjoyed attending the Sozai - Essential Ramen Course yesterday. Akemi is a great teacher - learning how to make delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning and lunchtime.
Highly recommended.

I had such a fantastic experience at this ramen cooking class. Akemi is an amazing chef and teacher — clearly incredibly knowledgeable, but also genuinely brilliant at sharing that knowledge and making everything feel accessible.

She makes ramen-making look almost effortless, which obviously comes from a huge amount of skill and experience, and guides you through making your own ramen in a way that feels surprisingly achievable even for a first-timer.

The class itself is extremely well thought out and prepared. Everything happens at exactly the right time and for a reason, so there’s no standing around or wasted time, but equally it never feels rushed. The whole thing just flows.

The ingredients were excellent, the atmosphere was lovely, and Akemi’s explanations were thorough throughout. I particularly enjoyed learning not just how to make the ramen in front of us, but also about the wider world of ramen — the different styles, techniques, ingredients and possibilities. You really get a sense of just how much depth there is to it.

Akemi was also simply a joy to talk to. Her knowledge and enthusiasm really come across, and I could happily have listened to her talk about ramen for much longer!

A fantastic class for anyone who wants to understand ramen and learn how to make it at home. Highly recommended.