Takoyaki Making Workshop in Nagoya

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Experience Location
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
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Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly
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Language
Japanese, English
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Rain or shine, With recipe, Near station

Experience an authentic Japanese takoyaki party in Nagoya, where local hosts will teach you how to make grilled octopus dumplings to share together!

Highlights

  • Learn to make one of Japan’s most popular street foods, takoyaki dumplings, from scratch in this cooking workshop in Nagoya

  • Use authentic tools to make takoyaki and discover how to achieve uniform, golden brown dumplings

  • Enjoy a takoyaki party with local hosts

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

A classic street food hailing from Osaka, takoyaki has become a country-wide favorite, enjoyed on multiple occasions, from spring picnics to home parties. Proving that the love for takoyaki extends beyond its city of origin, this cooking workshop in Nagoya will teach you how to perfect the art of making these flavorful dumplings with friendly local hosts, with whom you’ll later share an authentic takoyaki party!


You’ll learn how to make this savory snack from scratch using traditional tools and equipment. You’ll first make a batter with wheat flour, chopped octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger and green onion. You’ll then learn how to transfer the batter to your takoyaki maker and shape the dumplings into their characteristic round shape. After all your hard work, you’ll enjoy 10-15 pieces of takoyaki topped with a delicious sauce as part of a takoyaki party with your host.


Experience flow:

- Meet your host at the kitchen studio and get ready to cook (~10 min)

- Cooking session: make takoyaki from scratch (~1 h 20 min)

- Enjoy your freshly-made takoyaki (~30 min)

What You Get

10-15 pieces of takoyaki per guest
Takoyaki-making experience, ingredients and utensils
English-speaking instructor
Transportation expenses to and from the experience venue

Good To Know

  • Please let your host know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
  • Please be aware that this class is not private, so other participants may be joining on the same day.
  • The location of the cooking class is subject to change depending on the dates of the reservation. If the location changes, your host will notify you.

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meeting place: Nagoya City Higashi Lifelong Learning Center 3 minutes walk from Shinsakae-machi Station (7 minutes from Nagoya Station by train.) More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided 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.

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Experience Location

Home to the economic powerhouse and port city of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture backs onto mountainous landscapes that overlook the two peninsulas surrounding Mikawa Bay and famously fuels its hard-working people with miso, complimentary breakfasts, and more miso.

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