Kyoto Private Takoyaki Cooking Class with a Local Foodie
Enjoy a private, family-friendly cooking class in central Kyoto with Midori, a local foodie! Learn to make takoyaki and enjoy it with onigiri rice balls, miso soup, and a seasonal dish.
Highlights
Enjoy making classic Kansai foods in this private cooking class in Kyoto with a friendly foodie guide
Make takoyaki (octopus dumplings), onigiri rice balls, miso soup, and a seasonal vegetable dish
Guests of all ages are welcome to participate! Great for traveling families, solo travelers, and groups of friends
This experience can be adapted to your dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free diets: please specify any dietary restrictions or food preferences upon booking
Convenient location in central Kyoto: The kitchen venue only a few minutes on foot from Tambaguchi Station, or 10 minutes by train from Kyoto Station
10 meals
+Experience Details
Tuck into Osaka's most beloved street food — grilled octopus dumplings (takoyaki) — right in the heart of Kyoto! In this private cooking class led by local foodie Midori, you'll discover the tantalizing flavors of Western Japan as you learn to make a takoyaki meal complete with a vegetable side dish, soup, and onigiri rice balls. During the lesson, you'll taste Japanese seasonings, like dashi, as you hear insights, tips, and tricks from your local host.
Midori customizes each class so you can feel reassured you can taste local flavors without compromising your dietary restrictions. For example, eggs are replaced with Japanese yam to make vegan takoyaki, and atsuage (deep-fried tofu) is used instead of octopus. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options are available! Upon booking, please let your host know if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Even better, Midori's Kyoto Kitchen is located only 10 minutes from Kyoto Station by train, ensuring easy access to and from most attractions in the city.
Midori is a friendly guide and Kyoto foodie who has taught Japanese cooking to international travelers for over eight years. She has lived abroad in Singapore and has over 30 years of culinary research experience specializing in Southeast Asian cuisine. She provides tailored cooking classes adapted to your needs and is eager to share her extensive knowledge of Kyoto's culinary scene and her experience as a local culinary researcher. Get ready to soak in all her insights about the city — we recommend booking this experience for the beginning of your trip so you can ask her for advice to make your visit even more memorable!
Inclusions
All ingredients and utensils
Guide fee
Rental apron
Tea
Take-home recipes
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Midori’s Kyoto Kitchen, only 10 minutes from Kyoto Station by train, near Tambaguchi Station. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.
For groups of more than 7 participants, please inquire.
Please inquire if you are interested in joining the class outside of the dates shown in the calendar.
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
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
It was a very enjoyable time spent cooking in a friendly atmosphere. We can recommend it.
Thank you for attending the class. We had a fun and delicious time.
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10 meals
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