15 Best Osaka Cooking Classes

“We had a great time learning about the history and origins of mochi and the process to make mochi. The experience was very intimate and interactive and the hosts were very friendly and spoke wonderful English. The making and tasting were great fun. I highly…”

“This was the highlight of our Japan trip so far. Yayo is so lovely and the food and experience was amazing. We loved it.”

“We had a great time and learnt a lot about sake - how it’s made, the way it’s graded and by tasting different ones finding out what we like. The Takoyaki cooking was brilliant too and was really delicious! Would recommend this experience 😄”

“I learned so much about sake and the takoyaki was the best I’ve ever had. Very enjoyable experience.”

“Wife and I had a great time at the cooking lesson. The instructors were welcoming and took time with us to ensure we had an enjoyable experience. On top of that the Katsu was excellent and felt it was something we can reproduce at home.”

“Do not pass up this class!!! Keiko & her mother were amazing teachers. Most importantly they were so personable; Just beautiful people. And the okonomiyaki we made were incredible!!”

“Mari was so great explaining what to shop for when making the different recipes. It was a hands on experience for everyone and the food turned out delicious!! We enjoyed the saki tasting too! It was fun and memorable experience!!”

“We had a wonderful time making udon noodles. This class was a great way to learn the history and culture behind the process, all while enjoying a fun activity with our kids, ages 10 and 4. Keiko was warm and inviting, creating a welcoming Read…”

“My friend and I had appeared at the location a few minutes late, but we were kindly greeted and put on a mochi-making costume before beginning. We got to learn the history of mochi and took turns hammering the rice. The hosts then portioned the…”

“Yuki was an amazing host and teacher! More than willing to answer any questions and a fun, relaxing experience. Mahalo Yuki!!”

“I loved getting to see the fresh food at the local supermarket and then cooking it like you would at home! I will try to replicate the recipes for sure. The vibe was very calm and fun, we got to choose the background music and…”

“My brother and I were quite lucky, since we were the only ones present for the lesson Which meant that our instructor (Fumi) could teach us in greater detail. Everything was well explained and we even decided to buy a frying pan just for the…”

“This experience was engaging and fun. Learning about the history of mochi and how it is made was interesting. Making and eating the mochi was fun! The location of this experience is great as well and gives you the chance to explore Dotonbori.”

“Mimi-san and Nana-san were excellent hosts and fantastic teachers. We made delicious okonomiyaki and takoyaki, in great company and are excited about cooking them again at home.”

“We had a great time with Naoko and Hisako! They are great teachers and we made very cute Bento boxes that turned out wonderfully. I really enjoyed the setting and the opportunity to chat and get a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.”