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US$ 86 per person

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Adults
US$ 86

Children (Ages 3-12)
US$ 48

Express Okonomiyaki Cooking Class

US$ 86 per person

5.00 (6)

Starting time

6:30PM

Duration

1 hours

Min. participants

2 Participants

Language

English, Japanese

About

Okonomiyaki is a local Japanese food cooked on an iron griddle.

There are two styles in making Japanese pancakes such as Osaka style and Hiroshima style. In Osaka style, we mix the ingredients and different toppings then fry the mixture on the pan. The main ingredients are wheat meat and or seafood, flour, eggs, vegetables.

There are many Japanese foods made from flours such as Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki and Udon.

Osaka's "Konamon" culture is famous in Japan. Konamon means flour-based foods and is the most popular type of food in Osaka. Rumor has it that people in Osaka have it at least once a day, and over 80% of ordinary households have Takoyaki tools with them.

In Osaka, the town of merchants, it is others said that people tend to eat in spare moments from their work so that they earn more. There is a theory that wheat flour dish developed instead of a shortage of rice after the Civil war.

Please join us for the fun class! You will get our original recipe booklet and certificate from SAKURA. We also take pictures during the lesson and will send you via e-mail after the class. The class is vegetarian and vegan menu friendly.

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Schedule

Duration: 60 minutes

5 minutes: Introduction with local refreshment
50 minutes: Cooking and eating session

Included Highlights

Recipe booklet

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity

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Traveler Reviews

Verified 5.00 6 reviews

"A wonderfully authentic experience"

Aya, our host and instructor was full of smiles as we arrived at her beautiful, traditional home. Her husband was on hand when required but it was led by Aya. She talked about the dish we were going to prepare 'Okonomiyaki' and the difference between the local variety and the Hiroshima version. The room was spotless, and we sat at preprepared workstations as she talked us through the process. She asked lots of questions of us (I was there with my wife and a 13 and 18-year-old) - she involved everyone elegantly and effortlessly in the conversation. Her English was excellent. The cooking and prep itself were relatively straightforward, with a couple of slightly tricky moments in flipping the Okonmyaki on hot plates. Perfect for those seeking the fun of cooking Japanese food without the pressure of perfection! The food was delicious and we all ate our fill whilst enjoying an informative chat with Aya. She helped enormously with suggestions of where to go and where to avoid Kyoto. She even looked up a few map destinations and forwarded them after the class to my WhatsApp the next day. I also spoke with her husband, who was in a famous Japanese band in the 80s. He loves English rock - notably Pink Floyd and Deep Purple, so we enthused together about these and other iconic bands. I asked about his band - he disappeared upstairs and then gifted me one of his CDs. I can't wait to listen to it on my return. Overall I cannot recommend this experience enough. The family is delightfully welcoming, the conversation accessible and enlightening and the food delicious. We left with full stomachs, a recipe card each, a CD, and memories to treasure for a very long time. What a welcome to Kyoto.

"An amazing experience and highlight of our trip"

We had an amazing and intimate experience learning to cook okonomiyaki! It was a highlight of our trip. Such kind hearted people.

"Great teacher and yummy food"

A very enjoyable and authentic cooking class with the option to wear traditional costume. Fully conducted IN perfect English and easy to learn.

"Excellent"

Really enjoyed it, Aya was a wonderful host. Will recommend to all our friends.

"Really great"

Awesome experience. Very attentive, kind and welcoming host Aya, useful information and great immersion in Japanese culture. Big thanks! Bringing back home this cool recipe of okonomiyaki

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Location

660泉町、夷川通西洞院東入Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-Shi, Kyoto prefecture JAPAN

Meeting Point

Please come to the classroom 5min before starting time. 京都市中京区夷川通西洞院東入泉町６６０ SAKURA Experiencee Japanese Culture Nijo Home さくら日本文化体験