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Takoyaki Making Experience in Tennoji, Osaka
Indulge in one of Osaka’s most famous comfort foods: takoyaki, or octopus balls. A defining street food from the region, it’s imparateive to try at least once when visiting!
Highlights
Learn how to make takoyaki and experience making your own
Enjoy the taste of Osaka's quintessential street food by eating the takoyaki you made yourself
10 meals
Experience Details
Takoyaki is one of Osaka’s staple street foods. Wheat-based batter is filled with bits of octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger and green onion — these are just the base ingredients, but if you’re making them yourself, you may be able to throw in a few extra ingredients. Takoyaki is said to have originated from a street vendor in Osaka, who was inspired by akashiyaki, a small dumpling made from an egg-rich batter and octopus. Today, it’s usually thought of as a street food or festival food, though you can find takoyaki in grocery stores and convenience stores. But when in Osaka, do as Osakans would, take it a step further by making takoyaki yourself!
A resident chef will lead you through the entire experience, instructing you on how to prepare the ingredients, combine them and then cook the takoyaki on a special grill. Adults and children alike are both welcome to embark on this local culinary adventure.
Experience flow:
- Change into cooking-appropriate clothing
- Prep your ingredients
- Here’s the fun part, grill your takoyaki!
- Eat and enjoy your dish
- Take photos to show your family and friends back home
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please arrive 5 minutes before the experience start time.
- This experience cannot accommodate specific dietary restrictions, including food allergies, vegetarianism, and veganism.
- The host for this experience will not responsible for any injuries or theft during the experience.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji. More details and a Google Maps link will be shared upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours 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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10 meals
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