Family-Friendly Tempura Cooking Class in Osaka

What to Expect

Have you ever wanted to recreate the crispy tempura you've enjoyed at Japanese restaurants? This cooking class is your chance to learn the secrets behind this iconic dish. Tempura is a deep-fried delight made from battered vegetables or seafood, often featuring shrimp or fish. In this class, you'll be guided by Max, a friendly host, restaurant owner, and passionate Japanese food enthusiast, who will help you perfect your tempura-making skills so you can enjoy this comfort food anytime.

Max’s class offers more than just cooking—it’s an immersive dive into Japanese cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a complete beginner, participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome in his spacious kitchen, which also boasts a fantastic view of central Osaka. You'll learn to prepare four dishes, including three varieties of tempura: shrimp, two types of seasonal vegetables, and kakiage. The meal is rounded out with miso soup, rice, a seasonal dessert, and green tea, all enjoyed together in a cozy setting while soaking in the city views.

Your bilingual Japanese-American host, Max, will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you learn, cook, and have a lot of fun. As a takoyaki restaurant owner and part of a family that runs a tempura restaurant in Tokyo, Max is the perfect source for all your Japanese food questions. A proud Osaka resident, he also loves to share travel tips and recommendations.

Inclusions

• A cooking instructor who is bilingual in Japanese and English
• Ingredients and utensils to make a tempura meal
• Recipes and souvenirs to take home

Exclusions

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

Menu

• Three varieties of tempura (shrimp and two types of seasonal vegetables)
• Kakiage
• Miso Soup
• Seasonal Dessert
• Green Tea

Schedule

• Meet Max at the designated meeting point and head to the venue
• Arrive at Max’s kitchen and get an overview of the recipes
• Prepare your meal: three types of tempura, rice, and miso soup
• Pair your meal with tea and a seasonal dessert
• Sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor!