Yakisoba & Okonomiyaki Cooking w/ Matcha Making in Osaka

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Duration
2.5 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 3 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
English
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With 1 drink

Learn to make Osaka soul foods — takoyaki and yakisoba — and whisk matcha in this cooking class near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine.

Highlights

  • Learn to make two classic dishes from Osaka: takoyaki (octopus dumplings) and yakisoba stir-fried noodles

  • Make a delicious fruit daifuku mochi for dessert! Your hosts will also show you how to whisk matcha the traditional way

  • Discover insights on traditional cooking from friendly hosts with extensive experience in the field

  • Convenient location near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, easily accessible by train from Umeda Station!

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

Experience Details

Osaka is famous for food, and two of its flagship dishes are takoyaki and yakisoba. Options abound when it comes to trying these two street foods, whether in the many stalls on the neon-lit streets of Namba or among sleek skyscrapers in Umeda. But if you want to learn to make these foods so you can enjoy them even after your visit, this cooking class will teach you all you need to know. Make these two Osaka soul foods and complement your meal with a traditional Japanese dessert and a fresh cup of matcha whisked by yourself!


In this cooking class, friendly local hosts Arisa and Maya will share their love for Osaka foods they inherited from their grandmother, who ran a shabu-shabu (hot pot) restaurant in the city. Raised with a passion for cooking from a young age, they will teach you in a fun and engaging way how to make takoyaki and yakisoba from scratch using original recipes and traditional ingredients.


Discover how to make an authentic batter for takoyaki, and then grill and shape the octopus dumplings until they turn golden brown. Complete your meal with stir-fried yakisoba noodles topped with cabbage, pork, red pickled ginger, and bonito flakes, made with a special sauce to enhance umami. Once you've finished cooking, you can indulge in these two delicious Osaka specialties.


For dessert, you’ll make fruit daifuku, a classic dessert consisting of a soft mochi filled with juicy fruit. Then, your hosts will show you how to whisk matcha to achieve a frothy and refreshing drink the traditional way. Enjoy both over conversation with your hosts as you learn more about Osaka’s food culture and what makes it special.

Inclusions

  • Ingredients and utensils to make takoyaki, yakisoba and fruit daifuku

  • Matcha tea

  • Take-home recipes in English

  • An English-speaking cooking instructor

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the venue

  • Additional food and drinks

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at Minamimorimachi Station’s Exit 9 in front of Family Mart. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.

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

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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