Takoyaki Cooking Class Near Shinjuku Station
Make Osaka’s signature street food, takoyaki grilled octopus dumplings, at the heart of Tokyo’s Shinjuku district in this fun cooking class only a few minutes from Shinjuku Station.
Highlights
Learn to make a classic Japanese comfort food in the heart of Shinjuku! This experience takes place in a kitchen venue near Kabukicho, only a few minutes from several stations in the Shinjuku area
Make a classic Osaka comfort food, delicious takoyaki octopus dumplings, from scratch: from mixing and pouring the batter to grilling and selecting toppings
Enjoy the takoyaki meal you made
Beginners welcome! This family-friendly class welcomes guests of all cooking levels
10 meals
Experience Details
Takoyaki, Osaka’s signature grilled octopus dumplings, have taken the world by storm — for good reason. This comforting and savory finger food, usually enjoyed sizzling hot straight from the grill, is a staple of Western Japan, but you don’t need to travel far to try it — you can make it yourself in downtown Tokyo!
In this fun cooking class in Shinjuku, you’ll learn the tips and tricks to making one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods, from mixing the ingredients, to pouring the batter, shaping each dumpling into a ball, and selecting your preferred sauces and toppings to enjoy with your classmates and host!
Itinerary:
-Meet your host at the kitchen studio
-Mix in the ingredients to make the takoyaki batter and pour it into the cooker. Add toppings and shape each dumpling making sure it stays round.
-Once they are ready, takoyaki dumplings will be served on a plate. You can opt to pour sauce and garnish them with bonito flakes or seaweed. Enjoy them while they’re hot!
This fun takoyaki cooking class takes place right at the center of the action, in the bustling neighborhood of Shinjuku in central Tokyo. The kitchen venue is near Kabukicho, an entertainment district packed with izakaya restaurants, shopping arcades, and (famously) where the iconic Godzilla Head looks over the city atop one of its many modern buildings. After the class, enjoy exploring this centric area of Tokyo and its many attractions.
Inclusions
Ingredients and utensils
A cooking instructor bilingual in Japanese and English
Takoyaki made by you
Exclusions
Drinks
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Shinjuku Ale, just a short walk from Shinjuku Station. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Children under the age of 4 cannot participate in this experience.
Please note that this class is not suitable for those who have a gluten intolerance.
In the case that the staff in charge on the day of the experience does not speak English, a translation machine will be used to enable communication.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days 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.
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10 meals
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