Osaka Izakaya Foods Cooking Class w/ a Chef

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
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Stroller Accessible, Family-friendly
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English
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Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Pescetarian

Learn to make small izakaya comfort dishes with experienced Chef Yuki in this home cooking class right in the heart of Osaka.

Highlights

  • Prepare several izakaya staple dishes, like potato salad, deep-fried battered fish, and octopus and cucumber salad, with a pro izakaya chef

  • Your host, Chef Yuki, is a licensed chef and cookbook author who has experience working at the kitchen of a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya restaurant

  • Enjoy a sake tasting with three kinds of sake curated by Chef Yuki and paired with snacks

  • This class will take place at Chef Yuki’s kitchen, where she will teach you traditional cooking methods and give you insights about Japanese food culture

  • This cooking class is easy to access by public transportation from central Osaka

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

Experience Details

Classic dishes like karaage fried chicken, potato salad, and yakitori skewers have earned izakaya foods its reputation for ultimate comfort. But it's easy to be misled into thinking that mastering these small and seemingly simple dishes is an easy task. Yuki, a seasoned izakaya chef, knows this well. Having worked in an izakaya restaurant that received a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction, she has mastered the craft of izakaya-style cooking to the highest standards, and in this class, she shares her best secrets and tips to master izakaya dishes like a pro.


Following Yuki's unique recipes, you'll prepare several izakaya dishes, like classic potato salad with mayonnaise, an octopus and cucumber salad with vinegar, fish tatsuta-age (deep-fried battered fish seasoned with soy sauce and mirin), and fish with simmered radish, and combine these small dishes into a delicious meal.


There's no izakaya without sake, however. So, after lunch, you can upgrade this experience to include a sake pairing (see Options). If you opt for this, Yuki will teach you fascinating insights about sake brewing to enhance your understanding and enjoyment during a curated sake tasting. You'll sample three varieties of Japanese sake paired with snacks to enhance flavors and deepen your knowledge of Japan's national drink.


By the end of the class, you'll have the skills to impress your friends and family with a homemade izakaya feast and, perhaps, the knowledge to appreciate sake like a true connoisseur.

Inclusions

  • Ingredients and utensils to make several small izakaya-style dishes

  • Green tea and water

Exclusions

  • Additional food and drinks

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • The cooking class will take place in Higashiosaka, a 5-minute walk from Nukata Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be shared in the booking confirmation email.

Remarks

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

  • The minimum age for participation in this class is 6 years old. Parents can bring children under 2 years of age.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Izakaya Foods Cooking Class + Sake Pairing
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Izakaya foods are best enjoyed with sake. Select this option to include a sake pairing to your cooking experience: you’ll taste two chilled sakes (junmai and junmai ginjo) and a warm sake (three types of sake in total, 45ml each).

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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Mariana Lourenco
November 06, 2024
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Yuki is such an amazing teacher! We learned how to make multiple izakaya dishes and some of the basics for Japanese cuisine. We got to cook, to eat and to drink a lot of sake 😅 Yuki also gave us s...read more

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Mariachiara
September 18, 2024
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Yuki is an amazing chef and person, we had so much fun making our dishes. We learnt a lot from her and we're so happy we got to do this! One of the best ways to experience Japanese culture

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