Private Fluffy Pancake Making Class in Setagaya, Tokyo
Learn the secrets to making Japanese fluffy pancakes in this home cooking class with a friendly local host in Setagaya, a lush residential neighborhood in Tokyo.
Highlights
Learn to make fluffy Japanese pancakes with a local host, personalize them with toppings like fruit and syrup, and enjoy them with homemade jelly
Meet your host near Todoroki Station and stroll through the lush gardens of the area together
Discover secret tips to make the fluffiest pancakes possible from your host, a certified cooking instructor
Savor your pancakes while having a lively conversation with your host in her beautiful home in Tokyo
10 meals
Experience Details
Fluffy pancakes (also known as souffle pancakes) are one of the latest Japanese foods to take over the internet: wiggly and wildly Instagram-worthy, they have captivated food enthusiasts worldwide with their airy texture and delightful presentation. Curious to try your hand at making them? Your friendly local host, Tomoko, a certified cooking instructor who has lived in Thailand and Mexico, will guide you on this engaging class that is a feast for all senses.
The experience begins near Todoroki Station, where Tomoko will meet you and take you on a short stroll through charming gardens in Setagaya. While ambling along, you'll get to know Tomoko and enjoy a pleasant conversation before reaching her house, where she will welcome you in for a hands-on cooking class. After you've donned your apron, you'll learn the secrets of creating featherlight pancakes, with Tomoko guiding you through the entire process. Once the air is filled with the sweet aroma of freshly cooked pancakes, you'll personalize your creations with delicious toppings, including seasonal fruit, syrup, and more, turning them into irresistible works of art, and enjoy your pancakes with jelly homemade by your host herself.
Experience flow:
- Meet your host near Todoroki station and take a leisurely walk through the gardens of Setagaya as you get to know each other (~20 min)
- Arrive at Tomokita's home and start making pancakes (~30 min)
- Decorate the pancakes with toppings (~10 min)
- Eat the pancakes at a beautifully decorated table and enjoy them with jelly homemade by your host
Inclusions
Private fluffy pancakes making class
All ingredients and cooking utensils (including an apron and towels)
A bilingual certified cooking instructor
A keepsake to take home as a souvenir
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the 7-Eleven outside Todoroki Station. From the ticket gate, turn left and walk 2 minutes. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please let the host know about any dietary restrictions or allergies upon booking.
Please note that the pancakes contain eggs and whipped cream.
Whipped soy cream can be used to replace regular whipped cream. Please inquire 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.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
So delicious. Expert instructor, kind and generous.
What a kind review! I'm truly touched and deeply grateful.
Amazing home cooking experience! Mrs. Tomokita is a fabulous host and teacher. The pancakes turned out delicious! I also definitely recommend also learning other japanese home-cooking dishes with M...read more
Thank you so much for the great review. I hope you had a wonderful time.
This was, without a doubt, the highlight of my trip to Japan! From start to finish, it was an absolutely wonderful experience. The class was superb, and I successfully learned how to make those del...read more
Thank you so much for your great review! I regret is that I failed to give you the souvenir that I give to all of my guests....I'm so sorry for that.
Thank you for this incredible cooking class, we had a great time. We were able to learn how to make fluffy pancakes in good spirits and with good advice from the teacher. She showed us around the...read more
Thank you so much for the great review. I hope you had a wonderful time.
Tomoko Was an exceptional host! The class was fun and I know I can recreate the recipe when I get home!! I would highly recommend this class to anyone!!!
Thank you so much for the great review. I hope you had a wonderful time.
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10 meals
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