Hands‑On Okonomiyaki Cooking & Matcha Experience + Dessert (Private or Small Group)

What to Expect

Learn to Perfect Okonomiyaki – Flip, Sizzle, and Savor!

Mix the batter, flip it like a pro, and sizzle it to golden perfection! In this fun and hands-on class, you'll learn the secrets to making authentic okonomiyaki—Japan's beloved savory pancake.

Just a 2-minute walk from the station, our cozy kitchen is filled with the irresistible aroma of sizzling hotplates. You’ll enjoy the crispy outside, fluffy inside, and the rich umami flavor that makes okonomiyaki so special.

To complete the experience, brew your own matcha and enjoy it alongside seasonal Japanese sweets—a relaxing and cultural finish to a memorable culinary journey.

No special skills are required—anyone can do it! You'll get step-by-step guidance, expert tips, and personal attention throughout the class. It’ll feel just like cooking in a Japanese friend’s home.

Using simple ingredients and expert techniques, you’ll leave with the confidence to make restaurant-quality okonomiyaki from scratch—anytime you like!

Menu

Pork Okonomiyaki – A Japanese Classic

• Make your own classic pork okonomiyaki with fresh cabbage and tender pork belly.
• Learn how to mix the batter, control the heat, and flip your okonomiyaki to create the perfect texture. Finish it with savory okonomiyaki sauce, creamy Japanese mayonnaise, and aonori seaweed for an authentic Japanese flavor.

Seafood Okonomiyaki – Rich & Flavorful

• Make a second okonomiyaki with shrimp and squid.
• As it cooks, the natural umami of the seafood blends into the batter, creating a rich and satisfying flavor in every bite.

Japanese Cucumber Appetizer

• Prepare a refreshing Japanese cucumber appetizer using a fun accordion-cut technique.
• Enjoy its crisp texture and light, refreshing flavor alongside your rich okonomiyaki. You’ll also learn a simple recipe that you can easily recreate at home.

Matcha & Seasonal Wagashi

• Finish your meal with a relaxing Japanese tea experience.
• Learn how to whisk your own matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen), then enjoy your freshly prepared matcha with beautiful seasonal wagashi.
• Experience the delicate sweetness of Japanese sweets paired with the rich flavor of matcha—a peaceful and memorable way to finish your Japanese cooking experience.
   

NOTE:

• Vegetarian option available with advance notice.
• Please let us know your dietary requirements when booking.

Schedule

Meet at the designated meeting point at Zoshigaya Station (Fukutoshin Line)

Welcome and Class Introduction

• Meet your professional Japanese chef at the designated meeting point.
• Get an overview of the cooking experience and the dishes you’ll prepare.

Prepare a Japanese Cucumber Appetizer

• Learn to make a refreshing Japanese cucumber appetizer.
• Try the fun and eye-catching accordion-cut technique.
• Follow step-by-step instructions suitable for beginners.

Make Two Types of Okonomiyaki

• Prepare classic pork okonomiyaki with fresh cabbage and tender pork belly.
• Make seafood okonomiyaki with shrimp and squid.
• Learn practical cooking techniques, heat control, and tips from your Japanese chef.
• Discover how to recreate authentic okonomiyaki at home.

Enjoy Your Homemade Meal

• Taste both types of okonomiyaki you prepared.
• Enjoy your cucumber appetizer alongside your meal.
• Relax and savor your homemade Japanese dishes.

Prepare Matcha and Enjoy Wagashi

• Learn to whisk matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen).
• Enjoy your freshly prepared matcha with seasonal Japanese wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets).
• Experience a peaceful and traditional side of Japanese food culture.

Take Home the Recipes

• Receive recipes to recreate the dishes at home.
• Take home new cooking skills and lasting memories of your Japanese culinary experience.

Please note: The session may finish slightly earlier or later depending on the pace of the class.