Family-Friendly Tempura Cooking Class in Osaka
What Guests Love
- Hands‑on tempura preparation
- Insightful local ingredient sourcing
- Knowledgeable, friendly host team
- Beautiful penthouse setting
Guests say the experience offers a hands‑on opportunity to make tempura from scratch in a beautiful penthouse setting, guided by a knowledgeable and friendly host team. Participants learn practical tips, tricks, and recipes, as well as where to source special ingredients for home cooking. The hosts also share local Osaka food culture, making the class both educational and memorable. The immersive format ensures beginners feel comfortable while gaining authentic culinary skills.
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!
Meeting Point
- Meet your host at Matsuyamachi Station Exit 3 (about 25 minutes from Osaka Castle/20 minutes from Osaka Station by train). More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
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Additional Information
Confirmation
You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.
Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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