Cooking Class: Craft Japanese Gyoza With Chef Thomas
Sat, Mar 14th at 11:00AM
Sat, Mar 28th at 11:00AM
Thu, Mar 12th at 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 12th at 7:00PM
Learn to make classic gyoza with guidance from Chef Thomas in this fun cooking class.
You'll start by preparing a flavorful filling with ground pork or chicken, napa cabbage, garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce and sesame oil. Then, you'll practice folding and pleating dumpling wrappers so they seal properly and cook evenly. You’ll also learn the traditional pan-sear and steam method that gives gyoza their signature crispy bottom and tender top. Along the way, Chef Thomas will share tips on balancing seasoning, achieving the right texture and working efficiently with dumpling wrappers. To finish, you’ll prepare a simple rice vinegar dipping sauce and enjoy the dumplings you’ve made together. Book your spot now!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Thomas
- An authentic dumpling-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Houston (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 Thomas, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly dumpling-making class in Houston with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Handmade Gyoza
With ground pork (or chicken), napa cabbage, garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, dumpling wrappers and rice vinegar
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 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsBeginner, Date Night, Fun, Asian, Japanese
Outside Reviews for Chef Thomas
Tony R.
03 Mar 2026
Chef Thomas’ pork chop with his miso Demi glacé signature sauce was the best I’ve ever had, perfectly cooked medium, deeply flavorful. He’s a disciplined, talented chef and a great teacher.
Chef Thomas Nguyen is a classically trained culinary professional based in Houston with over a decade of experience in high-volume and upscale dining. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, he has held senior kitchen roles and specializes in Italian cuisine, fresh pasta and technique-driven cooking. Passionate about teaching, Chef Thomas leads engaging, hands-on classes focused on essential skills, ingredient knowledge and balanced flavors guests can confidently recreate at home.
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