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.
The masterclass is excellent in so many ways I don't know where to start! A maximum of 5 or 6 students in an informal kitchen setting means it is very personal, with lots of time to ask questions and get help; a fantastic chef who guides you through every step of filleting fish, making the all-important rice, slicing the fish, preparing condiments and assembling each piece; plus an abundance of background knowledge, experience and culture.
All in all, a fantastic course for beginners like me, or experienced chefs looking to expand their horizons.
Akemi was fantastic - thank you for a great afternoon!!
A really brilliant class with Akemi - learnt to so much through hands on experience and expert tuition. Highly recommended!