Cooking Class: Japanese Gyoza and Bento Box Essentials

Explore the art of Japanese bento box cooking with gyoza and classic sides in this cooking class.


Enjoy a lesson in the traditional Japanese art of bento box preparation in a unique cooking class with Chef Vivian and Chef Michi. They'll bring an age-old custom into the modern day with a selection of flavorful recipes perfectly matched for an authentic bento box experience. In this course, you'll create gyoza, savory dumplings filled with beef and cabbage, seasoned with scallions and ginger. You'll also make a refreshing Japanese potato salad, peppered with cucumbers and flavored with fresh dill.


What’s Included 

  • A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Vivian and Michi
  • An authentic cooking experience hosted at a local public venue in Tampa (venue varies by date)
  • All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
  • Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
  • A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself

What to Expect

  • Step-by-step guidance from Chef Vivian and Michi, who makes every technique approachable
  • A welcoming, beginner-friendly class in Tampa with zero pressure on skill level
  • Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence


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Gyoza

With beef, cabbage, scallions and ginger


Japanese Potato Salad

With cucumber and dill


Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

  • Minimum Guests 4
  • Maximum Guests 25
  • Event Duration 1.5 hours
  • Activity Level
    Activity Level
  • Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
  • LabelsFun, Japanese, Date Night, Beginner, Asian

Reviews Guests Left For This Experience

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Carmen

05 Apr 2026

We had a great fun time. Vivian and Michi were super attentive and made us feel super comfortable.

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Bethy

25 Jan 2026

Fun and delicious

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Jessica

23 Mar 2025

Vivian and Michi were both very polite and helpful. They knew a lot and showed techniques and helpful tips. It was a great cooking class. Easy and simple to follow. Would definitely do it again!

$99 $ 59.99 Per person

all-inclusive: 1.5-hour class, meal and taxes.


This class does not have any dates.

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Chef Vivian and Michi
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Chef Vivian and Chef Michi are a dynamic husband and wife duo providing more than 30 years of exceptional culinary experience. Chef Vivian is highly regarded and holds many hats, including a private chef, caterer and cooking class instructor. Chef Michi has mastered the art of exquisite Japanese sushi and enjoys sharing his specialty skills with others. Together, Chefs Vivian and Michi offer a unique cooking experience in each of their incredible classes.

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