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

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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 Classic Japanese Comfort Food

Okonomiyaki is a beloved Japanese home dish, often described as a “Japanese savory pancake.”
In this workshop, you will make one of two types of okonomiyaki: a classic pork okonomiyaki, using fresh cabbage and tender pork belly. You’ll learn essential techniques such as mixing the batter, controlling the heat, and flipping the okonomiyaki properly.
To finish, top it with savory okonomiyaki sauce, creamy Japanese mayonnaise, and aonori seaweed, creating a rich aroma and deep umami flavor.

• Seafood Okonomiyaki – Rich and Flavorful

You will also make a second type of okonomiyaki—a flavorful seafood okonomiyaki filled with shrimp, squid, and clams.
As it grills, the natural umami from the seafood infuses the batter, resulting in a deeply satisfying taste with every bite.
This version is especially popular with seafood lovers.

• Refreshing Cucumber Appetizer

As a side dish, you’ll prepare a refreshing Japanese cucumber appetizer.
Learn the fun and eye-catching accordion-cut technique, while enjoying its crisp texture and light, refreshing flavor.
This dish pairs perfectly with the rich okonomiyaki and is easy to recreate at home.

• Matcha & Wagashi – A Taste of Japanese Culture

To conclude the workshop, enjoy a matcha and wagashi set.
You will whisk your own matcha green tea and savor it with beautiful seasonal Japanese sweets (wagashi).
Wagashi reflect Japan’s seasons and aesthetic sensibility, and their delicate sweetness pairs wonderfully with the deep flavor of matcha—offering a calm and memorable cultural moment.

Note: 

Vegetarian option available (advance notice required)

Schedule

Morning Session

• 10:50 AM – Meet at Zoshigaya Station (Fukutoshin Line)

We’ll meet at Zoshigaya Station and walk together to the classroom (about 2–3 minutes).
If you prefer to come directly, it’s also a 15–20 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station.

• 11:00 AM – Welcome & Class Overview

A warm welcome and a brief introduction to the class, followed by an overview of the day’s schedule.

• 11:10 AM – Cucumber Appetizer

Learn how to make a refreshing cucumber appetizer using the fun and eye-catching accordion-cut technique.
Step-by-step guidance makes it easy, even for beginners.

• 11:20 AM – Okonomiyaki Cooking Time

Make authentic Osaka-style okonomiyaki on a hot plate.
Learn practical cooking tips and chef’s secrets so you can recreate the dish at home.

• 12:00 PM – Enjoy Your Meal

Enjoy your freshly made okonomiyaki and cucumber appetizer together.
Crispy, savory, and satisfying—finished with a seasonal dessert.

• 12:40 PM – Matcha Making Experience

Whisk your own matcha with guidance from the chef and enjoy it with traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi).
No experience needed—just relax and enjoy this cultural moment.

• 1:00 PM – Wrap-Up & Recipes to Take Home

The class concludes, and you’ll receive the recipes to recreate the dishes at home.
Thank you for joining us—we hope to see you again!

Afternoon Session

• 2:50 PM – Meet at Zoshigaya Station (Fukutoshin Line)

We’ll meet at Zoshigaya Station and walk together to the classroom (about 2–3 minutes).
If you prefer to come directly, it’s also a 15–20 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station.

• 3:00 PM – Welcome & Class Overview

A warm welcome and a brief introduction to the class, followed by an overview of the day’s schedule.

• 3:10 PM – Cucumber Appetizer

Learn how to make a refreshing cucumber appetizer using the fun and eye-catching accordion-cut technique.
Easy-to-follow instructions make it suitable for all skill levels.

• 3:20 PM – Okonomiyaki Cooking Time

Cook authentic Osaka-style okonomiyaki on a hot plate.
Learn useful techniques and chef’s tips you can apply at home.

• 4:00 PM – Enjoy Your Meal

Sit down together and enjoy your freshly cooked okonomiyaki and cucumber appetizer,
finished with a seasonal dessert.

• 4:40 PM – Matcha Making Experience

Enjoy whisking your own matcha and pairing it with traditional Japanese sweets.
A calm and cultural moment to relax and unwind.

• 5:00 PM – Wrap-Up & Recipes to Take Home

The class ends, and you’ll receive the recipes to enjoy again at home.
We hope to welcome you again for another delicious experience!