Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki &Japanese cuisines experience

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Try your hand at cooking home of a local instrctor. Your class introduces you to world of Japanese cuisine as you prepare the Osaka specialties of okonomiyaki, as well as delicious miso soup to pair. after main meal you try whisk green tea(Matcha) and Taiyaki(popular street fish shaped waffle)

Learn how to prepare miso soup from scratch.

main courses of the day—okonomiyaki. The dishe is a iconic specialties of Osaka, which is lauded as the food capital of Japan. Okonomiyaki, a savory and filling pancake typically made with cabbage, flour, egg, pork belly slices and dried bonito flakes.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Adult pricing applies to all travelers, except for age 2 years and under

Please arrive on time — participation cannot be guaranteed for guests arriving more than 10 minutes late, and refunds will not be provided..

The cooking studio is small, so only guests with a confirmed booking can join the class.

Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available upon request at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Optional local sake tasting (if selected)

Lunch or dinner (enjoy what you cook)

All ingredients and utensils

Hands-on cooking class in Osaka local instructor's home

English-speaking instructor

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Extra food or drinks

Gratuities (optional)

What To Expect

Hand on cooking lesson in the local house of local instructor.You can take a skill of local foods from Osaka instructor.You can try delicious foods tasting after cooking lesson.

Sample Menu

main

Dashimaki Tamago

Osaka-style Japanese omelet.

main

Okonomiyaki

Osaka’s popular savory pancake.

main

Miso soup

Traditional Japanese soup

dessert

Matcha

Whisk your own green tea

dessert

Taiyaki

Fish-shaped waffle with red bean paste.

starter

Water

starter

Green tea

main

Vegetarian and pescatarian options available upon request.

Options

11:30am_Osaka foods cooking

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

6:30pm Osaka foods/Sake

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
6:30pm -Cooking w/Sake : inc 2 types local sake cups tasting.

5:00pm_Osaka foods cooking

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

10:00am_Osaka foods cooking

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

6pm_Osaka foods cooking

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

12:30pm_Osaka foods Cooking

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

9:30am_ Osaka foods cooking

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

2:30pm -Osaka foods cooking

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

5:00pm_Osaka foods/Sake

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
inc 2 types local sake cups

6:30pm_Osaka foods Cooking

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Reviews

4.98

251 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

248

Amazing cooking class
Curious52462410760,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yayo was a great host. The cooking class was funny, well prepared, and we learned so much about Japanese cuisine. Highly highly suggest doing this experience. It's a great time, great food, and something you won't forget.
Enjoyable Experience - Make Sure You are Hungry !!!
KJ N,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fun thing to do, we were the only two people for the class, whether that is good or not, we had fun. Yayo (our host) was great with her communication before our booking - where to meet was very central, again with photo's of what to look for. We had no trouble finding Yayo and it was a very short walk to her apartment. A plus it was nice to do at someone's home instead of a commercial kitchen. Yayo explainations of the food was great but we did ask her to repeat herself to make sure we knew exactly what we doing. We had some laughs about the eggs in Japan and cooking with chopsticks was a bit different and we managed it!!! Overall is was a great couple of hours which went very quickly and to try some traditional food that we cooked was special. We came home with leftovers and a few surprises - no spoiler alert this end.
Cook like a local
Jon H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This will be one of my most memorable events of my trip to Osaka. Our host expertly guided us through cooking some of Japan’s more memorable dishes. Along the way providing detailed knowledge and insight. This small group event was meaningful and tasty.
This was a great...
Kevin K,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience for me and my daughter. Yayo-San is a fantastic host, and provided many unanticipated surprises throughout the experience.
Wonderful experience
kenneth n,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and l had a fabulous time host was absolutely delightful went to so much trouble food was amazing
Had such an amazing time...
Ryann B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had such an amazing time learning how to cook Japanese staples. Our host was very friendly and taught us a whole lot. Looking forward to trying to cook these items back at home
Do not miss this intimate and fun cooking class
Corey N,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a fun and memorable experience to have! In an otherwise busy shopping city, Yayo welcomed us into her home for a moment of peace while we made miso soup, dashimaki tamago, okonomiyaki, and taiyaki. She was very helpful in explaining the significance of each dish and ingredient while giving advice on how to cook these at home. To top it off, she provided snacks, drinks and gifts to take home. Do not miss this. *NOTE* make sure to leave room to eat all the delicious food!
Amazing local Osaka cooking class!
Jaime T,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My partner and I did Yayo’s cooking class on our first night in Japan and it was the perfect warm welcome. The host is so kind and warm. She tells you about the ingredients she’s using and how they’re relevant to the dishes and different is varying parts of Japan. We met another couple during the class and had a wonderful time. I can’t explain how lovely the entire experience was.
One of a kind
Scott D,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very friendly, patient, knowledgeable and makes you feel at ease. Would definitely recommend the cooking experience to anyone.
Fun class learning, cooking, and eating!
Christina C,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yayo was extremely kind and informative explaining the ingredients and how to cook the various dishes on the menu. Everything was prepped for efficiency, but there was still enough for us to cook to experience making each authentic dish or drink. The class is in Yayo’s home which made us appreciate the experience more with her graciousness. We learned a lot and the amount of food made will not disappoint. (We left with leftovers because there was so much and we couldn’t finish it all!). Yayo’s sense of humor and patience are a perfect blend to help you feel at ease and just enjoy the experience fully. You’ll learn a lot, leave full of food and with great recipes!