The 13 Best Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki Classes in Osaka

1.Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki &Japanese cuisines experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $104Our pick

Cook Osaka favorites in Yayo’s home, from okonomiyaki and takoyaki to miso soup, with optional sake and beer pairings.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed this experience. Yayo is really nice and a good teacher. We also got to learn about her mother. We made okonomyaki, tamago-maki, miso soup, takoyaki, matcha, and taiyaki. Way too much food to eat for me! I'm glad it demystified a few things about Japanese cooking. I didn't know it's so easy to make Dashi! It was an interesting and fun to have this experience in her home, as well as, meet some nice people from Australia. I'm glad we did this and would love to do a similar experience when we return next year. Look forward to making the some of the same…”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Make Osaka-style takoyaki, taste 10-plus sakes, and learn how to order with confidence from former brewer Momo near Namba.

“Momo was a great host. We learnt so much about sake and how to cook takoyaki. Can highly recommend this activity.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $72

Learn sake basics, taste seasonal varieties, and cook Osaka-style takoyaki with wagyu and cheese in an intimate two-hour class.

“We had a great time of sake tasting and Takoyaki cooking with Momo. She is a great host who made us feel very welcome and was very knowledgeable about sake and patient to answer all our questions. Cooking takoyaki ourselves was fun and it tasted delicious. I would highly recommend having this experience to everyone, it was one of the best if our time in Osaka.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Cooking Ramen&Gyoza/KatsuCurry/Bento/Okonomiyaki+Store Tour@Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $85

Cook ramen, gyoza, katsu curry, bento, or okonomiyaki in Osaka, then explore local shops near Osaka Tenmangu Shrine.

“I was a nice time that we shared, but things could have been better: - After reading the activity description, we thought we would shop the ingredient needed for the receipes we were going to cook, but it wasn't the case. We visited two relaRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $49

Cook Osaka-style okonomiyaki and miso soup with Keiko, her family, and local friends in a warm small-group class near Nagahoribashi.

“Small interactive class. Well paced. Easy to get to by taxi. Good hands-on experience led by very experienced person with good English communication.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Cooking Class Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki course in Nanba

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Make Osaka-style okonomiyaki and takoyaki in a small English-led class, then eat your creations with sake, beer, or soft drinks.

“Asami and Sacha were fabulous hosts. They made us look like quite impressive cooks in the end. We were very impressed with ourselves and our delicious meals. Highly recommend the experience and their company.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Class “Learn here and make it at home”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $70

Make Osaka okonomiyaki and takoyaki from scratch in a small English-friendly class with drinks, recipes, and a central location.

“A relaxed and enjoyable way to spend an evening in busy Osaka! It was fun to learn about the different ingredients that go into these dishes and how they might be made at home. Particularly appreciated the written recipes and the opportunity to see the packaging for the different ingredients to help with finding them in the supermarket. Thanks!”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Osaka Street Food Festival :Takoyaki＆Okonomiyaki for Families

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $65

Make takoyaki and okonomiyaki, play festival games, wear happi coats, and enjoy unlimited dagashi in central Osaka.

“They can accommodate 7 people maybe more Jalan asked us how hands on do you want to be . I said vary hands on . Jalar was great with everyone we have novice cooks. We all learned a lot he was great with each of us . Food turned out Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Okonomiyaki or Ramen&Gyoza Class with Local Shop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $83

Cook Osaka classics, browse local shops, and learn Japanese food culture in a friendly 2.5-hour class limited to eight people.

“The host, Yuki, was truly amazing. She wholeheartedly shared both culture nuances and cooking tips and the best places to eat around Osaka, Kyoto and Nara. She answered all our questions while teaching us about Okonomiyaki making.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with Beer or Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

Learn to make Osaka okonomiyaki in a four-person class, customize one of 10 versions, and enjoy it with Japanese beer or a soft drink.

“Taking this cooking class in Osaka was one of the highlights of our trip. The dishe themselve was delicious ( WE LOVE OKONOMIYAKI) but what made the experience unforgettable was our instructor. She wasn’t just showing recipes step by step – she really cared about making sure everyone understood, felt comfortable, and enjoyed the process. Her warmth and energy made the whole group feel at home, even though we had just met. By the end, it felt less like a class and more like cooking together with a friend who happens to be incredibly skilled.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience for Families ＆ Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23Best value

Make okonomiyaki from scratch in Osaka, wear a happi coat, play festival games, and earn a certificate in this family-friendly class.

“Delicious food and the sauce was amazing!! Kids enjoyed the experience and were keen to eat the food. Great vibe, thankyou 😁”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Experience Cooking Takoyaki in its Birthplace, Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $42

Learn Osaka’s famous takoyaki with Zen, Lisa, Masa, or Risa, then eat your hot creations with Ramune in a small cooking class.

“Masa and Risa were wonderful and inviting. We were provided detailed directions with photos to find the classroom, so it was easy to find the location. Masa and Risa were waiting and greeted us promptly when we arrived. We got started righRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Okonomiyaki＆Takoyaki for Families:Osaka Street Food Festival

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Make Osaka street food with your family, wear a happi coat, play festival games, enjoy unlimited snacks, and earn a takoyaki certificate.

“I made takoyaki for the first time! It was so much fun to cook by myself and it tasted absolutely delicious. The staff were very kind and attentive, and I had an amazing time. I’ll be back again next month when I visit Japan!”

Check availability →Read our full review