Osaka Soul Foods: Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki Cooking Class
Learn to make two of Osaka’s soul foods (your choice among okonomiyaki, takoyaki and yakisoba) from a seasoned local who has lived in Osaka for over 60 years.
Highlights
Make two Osaka soul foods! Choose to make okonomiyaki and takoyaki (default) or replace one of the dishes with yakisoba (a stir-fried noodle dish)
Customize your two dishes of choice to your liking with a wide variety of ingredients and toppings available
Learn from an experienced instructor who has lived in Osaka for over 60 years and is well-versed in Osaka cuisine
10 meals
Experience Details
What’s the secret behind Osaka’s reputation as Japan’s foodie capital? Find out while learning to make two of the city’s soul foods with an experienced local chef in this cooking class.
First up on the menu is okonomiyaki, a sizzling grilled pancake made with cabbage and batter and topped with your preferred vegetables, sauces and meat. Your next dish will be the classic takoyaki, grilled octopus dumplings that are one of Osaka's most easily recognizable culinary symbols. If you’d like, you can replace one of the two for yakisoba, a stir-fried noodle dish famous for its savory flavors.
Your host, a seasoned local who has lived in Osaka for over 60 years, will guide you through the cooking session, sharing many insights and tips to make your meal taste truly authentic and teaching you the coveted secrets of Osaka cuisine.
After cooking, you’ll enjoy your homemade dishes and take home the recipes to recreate at home any time you’d like to bring the flavors of Osaka to your kitchen, no matter where you may be.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the experience start time.
- Please don’t wear strong perfume or cologne.
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform your host when booking.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the experience venue. Address: 2-13-16 4F, Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-Shi, Osaka
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 5 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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