Takoyaki Making Class & Local Shop Tour in Osaka
Explore local shops and learn how to make Osaka’s iconic street food, takoyaki, with an English-speaking chef in this class only 25 minutes from Namba!
Highlights
Learn to make takoyaki, Osaka’s quintessential street food, with local hosts
Take home authentic recipes that are easy to replicate and insightful cooking tips to bring a taste of Osaka with you wherever you go
Immerse yourself in local culture through hands-on cooking and learn from local instructors who are eager to share their culinary expertise and cultural insights
Visit local vendors to learn about traditional Japanese ingredients, with translation and shopping assistance from your cooking instructor
This class can accommodate vegetarian options, please inquire upon booking
10 meals
Experience Details
Takoyaki, fried balls of batter and octopus, is a staple street food of Osaka known for its delicious taste and iconic round shape piled high with toppings. In this street food experience, you will learn how to make takoyaki for yourself and discover the traditional cooking techniques and unique ingredients that have earned Osaka a reputation for being Japan's kitchen.
A seasoned chef will guide you through buying ingredients from their favorite nearby vendors, giving you a rare insight into the life of a Japanese chef. You will discover the range of produce regional to Osaka and unique to Japan, as well as how to choose the best ingredients for cooking. Once you finish shopping, your chef will lead you to his kitchen to begin your takoyaki-making experience.
Over three hours, you will learn the story behind takoyaki and the techniques needed to make it. The spheres of dough might look misleadingly easy to make but take a surprising amount of skill and knowledge to perfect. Thankfully, your chef will be by your side to help you produce your very own batch of takoyaki, which you'll then top with katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), a quintessential topping.
After the class, you can take photos of your dish before enjoying the delightful savory taste of handmade takoyaki and interacting with your host, who will also be ready to answer any final questions you may have to ensure you can recreate the recipe back at home.
Inclusions
Local shopping tour
All ingredients and utensils to make takoyaki dumplings
Takoyaki making class
Exclusions
Soft drinks, beer or sake (available for purchase onsite)
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be in front of the main gate of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, a 5-min walk from Osaka Tenmangu Station on the JR Tozai Line or Minamimorimachi Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi and Sakaisuji Lines. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Participants under the age of 16 must join with an adult.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of 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
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.
Great experience with local guide Yuka-san. Think I can start having Takoyaki parties at home after the class!
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10 meals
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