Japanese Gyoza Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in LA

Los Angeles, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

You walk into a laid-back South Bay brewery expecting a drink, but end up learning to build little pockets of flavor from scratch. Chef Darren keeps things fun and simple enough that you don’t overthink a single fold.

You start with the filling: ground pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onion, mixed until it already smells like you know what you’re doing. Then you move into assembly, spooning filling into gyoza wrappers and learning the pleat-and-seal technique. It’s easier than it looks, addictive, and you get better with every dumpling.

Next, you pan-fry your gyoza until the bottoms turn crispy and golden, then splash in water to steam them until tender inside. While they cook, you whisk a dipping sauce of soy, rice vinegar, and chili oil that pulls everything into a sharp, addictive bite.

It’s relaxed, social, and a little messy in the best way. You’re in a brewery, folding dumplings, thinking… yeah, store-bought gyoza is officially on notice.

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.

What to expect

A South Bay brewery sets the scene, where fresh pours and sizzling pans somehow become the perfect combo. You step in and immediately get pulled into the world of handmade Japanese gyoza with Chef Darren guiding the chaos in the best way.

You start by mixing a savory filling made from ground pork, finely chopped cabbage, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onion. Then you get hands-on stuffing delicate gyoza wrappers, learning how much filling is just right before things get messy. Folding comes next—pleating each dumpling like a pro, even if your first few look a little “abstract art.”

Once shaped, you'll pan-fry your gyoza until the bottoms crisp into that golden crunch, then steam them to juicy perfection. You’ll also mix a dipping sauce of soy, rice vinegar, and chili oil that hits the perfect salty-tangy-spicy balance. By the end, you’re stacking up dumplings that make frozen aisle versions officially nervous.

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

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.

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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