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Matsuri Food Cooking Class in Ninomiya

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Duration
2 hours
Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
Japanese, English
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Vegetarian
Learn to make classic Japanese matsuri (Japanese festival) foods: okonomiyaki and takoyaki!
Highlights
2-hour Matsuri Food Cooking Class
Make okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake)
Make takoyaki (octopus balls)
Make miso soup from scratch using homemade dashi soup stock
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Experience Details
Matsuri (or omatsuri) refers to Japanese festivals. At traditional matsuri, street foods such as okonomiyaki (savory Japanese cabbage pancake) and takoyaki (balls of batter filled with octopus pieces) are super popular and portable snacks to enjoy. You can find numerous street food stalls touting these savory snacks in the vicinity of the festival, surrounded by a warm savory aroma that wafts by and draws you in closer. But you don’t have to wait for festival season to enjoy it; why not learn how to make your own matsuri food during this Matsuri Food Cooking Class in Ninomiya? In this class, you’ll learn how to make both okonomiyaki and takoyaki alongside the classic miso soup. Osaka-style okonomiyaki is a savory cabbage pancake, usually filled with seafood or meat. “Okonomiyaki” translates to “grilled as you like it,” which references okonomiyaki’s versatility. It is a super customizable dish, into which you can add shrimp, squid, octopus, oyster, or whatever your heart’s desire! The cooking instructor will select some fresh seasonal ingredients so you can taste the best of Japan’s offerings. Takoyaki is another dish hailing from Osaka. “Tako” means “octopus,” referring to the little chopped piece of octopus in each ball of batter. A special kitchen appliance is used to form these perfect balls of dough. At matsuri street food stalls, you can see as these balls are expertly turned and formed right before your eyes, but in this class, you can try it for yourself!
Inclusions
All ingredients to make okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and miso soup
All tools and tableware
Guidance from a Japanese cooking instructor
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting location is the north exit of Ninomiya Station
Remarks
While Ninomiya might seem a little out of the way, it’s a perfect stop if you’re on your way to see Mount Fuji or the hot springs of Izu or Hakone
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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Experience Location

Ninomiya is a coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture, located on Sagami Bay. A major attraction for all kinds of nature-lovers, from surfers to campers, the breezy town of Ninomiya is a getaway just an hour from Tokyo. It is also notable for the Kawata Shrine which was allegedly built by Emperor Suinin, Azumayama Park which boasts stunning views of Mt. Fuji beyond the fields of canary-yellow canola flowers, and the Ninomiya and Umezawa Coasts. Ninomiya awaits with lush parks, traditional shrines, and dazzling beaches.
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Earliest available date: March 30, 2024
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals