Osaka Izakaya Foods Cooking Class w/ a Chef
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
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
Meet your host at the FamilyMart in front of Higashi-Hanazono Station, about 45 min by train from Osaka Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
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 1 day before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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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10 meals
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