Learn to make Izakaya inspired snacks from scratch, with Gyoza, crispy Karaage and chilli-salted Edamame.
Inspired by Japan’s Izakayas – informal bars where drinks are served alongside plenty of small dishes to share, this hands-on Japanese cooking class is all about the kind of food you’ll want to make again and again.
Over three hours, you’ll learn to make Gyozas, including preparing the filling, folding and cooking them. Next up is Karaage, Japanese fried chicken with a beautifully crunchy coating, followed by chilli-salted Edamame.
You’ll make everything on the menu, working in pairs, so this isn’t a case of making one dish and contributing it to a group meal. You’ll get hands-on with every recipe and leave knowing how to recreate the whole menu at home.
As with all classes at The Wee Kitchen, this is a relaxed, sociable cooking experience. There’ll be demonstrations and guidance along the way, plenty of time to cook, and we’ll sit down together at the end to enjoy everything we’ve made.
Come on your own, bring a friend or make a date night of it. No previous cooking experience is needed, and there’s plenty here for more confident cooks to get stuck into too.
And in the spirit of an Izakaya , this class is BYOB – so bring along a few beers, a bottle of wine or whatever you fancy drinking while you cook.
Dumplings with dipping sauce
Japanese fried chicken
All classes take place at Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith, check out our venue guide for transport, accessibility and more.
10% of all proceeds go towards supporting the work of the Cyrenians.
66-68 Jane St
Edinburgh EH6 5HG
This class is BYOB, so you’re very welcome to bring along drinks to enjoy during the session. We’ll sit down together at the end to enjoy the food we’ve prepared.
You don't have to bring anything. However, I recommend that you bring an apron, a tupperware for leftovers, and since it's BYOB - something to drink.
You’ll be working in pairs during the class. If you’re booking on your own, don’t worry - you’ll be paired up on the day.
Our classes can be adapted to suit a range of dietary requirements. These lists highlight some of the dietary needs we can and can't accommodate, but they aren't exhaustive. If you don't see your requirement listed or you're unsure, please get in touch before booking and we'll be happy to advise.
Our kitchen is cleaned and maintained to a high standard, but we can't guarantee it's completely free from allergens. For this reason, our classes aren't suitable for people with coeliac disease.
Please let us know about any dietary requirements when you book so we can make sure we have the right ingredients ready.
A minimum of 4 participants is required for the class to run. If we need to cancel or amend the session due to low numbers, you will be informed in advance and offered a full refund.
Cancellations made 7 days or more before the class are eligible for a full refund or transfer to another class. Cancellations made within 7 days of the class are non-refundable, unless your place can be filled by another participant.
If we are able to fill your spot, a refund or class transfer will be issued. Thank you for your understanding - classes require advance preparation and ingredient purchasing.
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