Hands‑On Okonomiyaki Cooking & Matcha Experience + Dessert (Private or Small Group)
What Guests Love
- Knowledgeable, friendly instructors
- Hands‑on cooking of authentic dishes
- Learn recipes to make at home
- Memorable highlight for visitors
Guests say the instructors are clear, polite, and knowledgeable, making the cooking process easy to follow. The class offers a fully hands‑on experience where participants prepare and enjoy authentic Japanese dishes together. Learners leave with practical recipes they can recreate at home, gaining a deeper understanding of local food culture. Many recommend it as a memorable highlight of their visit to Japan during their stay.
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 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!
Getting There
This activity includes a free pick-up to the location.
Meeting Point
- Meet your host at the Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center, in front of the wooden bench located in the B1 floor plaza.
The center is directly connected to Exit 2 of Zoshigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.
Address: 3-1-7 Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
How to Get There:
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Take the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and get off at Zoshigaya Station (Exit 2).
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Go up the escalator and stairs.
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You’ll find a wooden bench in the B1 floor plaza — we’ll be waiting for you there.
If you are using a train line other than the Fukutoshin Line, please let us know in advance so we can assist with directions.
We offer a free pick-up service from the nearest station.
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Pickup Option
We offer a pickup service from Zoshigaya Station, the nearest station to the class location. On the day of the class, our staff will meet you at the designated meeting point and guide you to the class venue, so even first-time visitors can join with confidence. The class venue is located approximately a 2-minute walk from Zoshigaya Station. Please note that the pickup service is available only from Zoshigaya Station. Details regarding the meeting point and pickup time will be provided in advance.
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Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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