Osaka · OSAKA COOKING CLASSES
Okonomiyaki you turn yourself, ramen built from the stock up, gyoza pleated properly. These 15 classes are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, how long they run, and whether lunch is the class or comes after it.
Make ramen noodles and chicken gyoza from scratch in a small English-language class near Dotonbori, then enjoy your homemade Japanese meal.
“Making the food was great but eating it was even better! The guides were incredibly nice and detailed in their explanations. I learned a lot about Japanese cuisine.”
See former sumo wrestlers, learn the rules, enjoy a bento, and take a photo at Osaka’s lively one-hour sumo stage show.
“Was very funny and great, I love the fighters, the interaction with the people... I enjoy very much”
Pound steamed rice into fresh mochi in Osaka, learn its cultural roots, and taste it with kinako, red bean, nori, and soy sauce.
“Made authentic mochi!!! My absolute favorite dessert! Learned about the history and origin of the dessert! Great teachers, great practice and excellent variety of choices for eating mochi!”
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…”
Make ramen from scratch and two kinds of gyoza with a local chef in Osaka, then enjoy your meal, green tea, and seasonal dessert.
“Such a fun experience for the family The cook Sakura and his assistance were great The food tasting delicious and he made it so eat to follow his instructions and made it a fun night. And you get to eat what you made . Delicious”
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.”
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.”
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”
Make noodles from scratch and cook salt, soy sauce, and miso ramen in a friendly Osaka class with lunch, dessert, and a recipe to take home.
“Wow what a fantastic experience! It was only the two of us, so it was like private cooking class. This is my third cooking class, which were all good but this one was best I’ve taken. Keigo was outside wearing a red Apron. Such a relief because I don’t think we would have found it otherwise. Once inside we were greeted warmly and made to feel comfortable. We felt a little embarrassed because it had been a very hot day, and were a little sweaty but they pretended not to mind😊 This is a fun and hands on cooking class. You prepare the noodles, cook the protein and three sauces.…”
Cook Osaka street food in an old Japanese kitchen with a bilingual chef, then enjoy your handmade meal with beer, sake, or tea.
“Natalie took us through the process of making our own udon noodles & tempura which was delicious. She was a fantastic teacher and created a very relaxing environment. She also kindly accommodated for me as vegetarian. Wonderful experience, would definitely recommend.”
Make ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch in a small Osaka cooking class, then enjoy your meal with sake, beer, or soft drinks.
“Really enjoyed this cooking class in Osaka! Gyoza were especially delicious. Would definitely recommend when visiting, had a lot of fun and learnt a lot.”
Cook okonomiyaki, gyoza, and niku-sui after a local supermarket visit, then taste Osaka sake in a friendly small-group class.
“Mari was so great explaining what to shop for when making the different recipes. It was a hands on experience for everyone and the food turned out delicious!! We enjoyed the saki tasting too! It was fun and memorable experience!!”
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.”
Make ramen noodles, broth, and gyoza from scratch in a small Osaka class near Dotonbori, with recipes and dietary guidance to take home.
“Excellent cooking class. Easy to follow and the gyoza and ramen soup were amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone!”
Make Sanuki udon by hand and foot in Osaka, then eat it with additive-free broth at a Michelin-listed restaurant.
“We had a wonderful time making udon noodles. This class was a great way to learn the history and culture behind the process, all while enjoying a fun activity with our kids, ages 10 and 4. Keiko was warm and inviting, creating a welcoming Read more”
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