Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Osaka, Japan
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip the usual food and restaurant scenes for this small-group cooking class in a local hostel. Learn everything needed to prepare miso soup and *okonomiyaki*, savory pancake dishes also known as Osaka’s “comfort food.” Meet in the hostel near Nagahoribashi subway station and cook with your group and city locals invited by your host.
- A small-group cooking class in an Osaka hostel
- Learn simple recipes for *okonomiyaki* savory pancakes
- Cook with your group and locals invited by your host
- Small group ensures personal attention from your host
Sample Menu
Main
Okonomiyaki
Let's cook Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza /pancakes)
Main
Miso soup
What's Included
- apron, kitchen tools, Japanese dessert, Green tea
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1-chōme-1-3 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0083, Japan
Easy access from Subway Nagahoribashi station. 1st floor of Sarasa Hotel Shinsaibashi Osaka. The venue is in the restaurant on the 1st floor. Please enter from the left at the front desk .
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.4:00 pm
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Michael_K
We had such a nice afternoon! Keiko and her mom were so sweet and welcoming. They showed us how to make Okonomiyaki and Miso soup and answered all our questions. They were also interested in our culture and what local ingredients we will use for our Okonomiyaki at home. The food was delicious and we felt very "at home" thanks to them. Keikos mom even gave us handmade gifts. If you like Okonomiyaki and Miso soup, we definitely recommend taking lessons from Keiko. :)
Reviews
5.0
based on 84 reviews
Melissa_G, Apr 2026
Such a Great experience, Keiko, her assistant and mother where a pleasure to learn from. They spoke great English so understanding eachother was a plus! Keiko reached out to us prior and asked about food restrictions or dietary restrictions. She was able to accommodate my vegan diet which I was super happy because one of the main ingredients in Okonomiyaki is eggs. The replacement was a particular Japanese potato that worked great as a binder. Her mother gifted us with a little handmade purse made out of kimonos. A very heartfelt moment learning about how food brings people together. We both enjoyed this class and will be practicing what we learned at home. Okonomiyaki is very tasty and versatile. It can be made exactly to your personal liking! I highly recommend giving this class a try!
Genevieve_J, Apr 2026
Keiko was an amazing host and it was great to experience with other Osaka locals and international travelers. My daughter and I had a great time and they even accommodated our vegetarian diet. I loved learning more about okonomoyaki and getting to make such a delicious meal. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Osaka.
Rok_O, Mar 2026
Great course to learn how to cook okonomiyaki and have a conversation about food. Highly recommended!
Melinda_C, Jan 2026
Keiko delightfully combines the opportunity to learn to cook okonomoyaki with the opportunity to work and chat together with locals. And the results of the afternoon are absolutely delicious!
Kai_E, Jan 2026
They are so kind and the okonomiyaki is very good! I enjoyed learning about the history and how to adapt it to make at home, and had very good conversation. Definitely recommend!
Georgi_M, Dec 2025
An essential family experience to learn about the culture of local Osaka people. Keiko-san was a wonderfully patient host, who guided us through the process of making Osaka-style okonomiyaki. I will definitely be trying to make it at home. She was very flexible with dietary requirements. Perhaps the most enjoyable part of the experience was meeting some other local Osaka people who were wanting to practice their English, while we fumbled in Japanese. I highly recommend this experience for any food lovers.
Jinghang_Z, Nov 2025
It's not just cooking but fun talking to Keiko, and interacting with Sachiko. I love the fact that it's a language centre as well - great opportunities to learn from locals and share overseas experiences. Relaxed atmosphere and we really enjoyed cooking class! If you love these Kimono aprons don't forget to ask & buy one - they focus on the class and communication, but there are souvenirs you can purchase here!
Seretha_C, Oct 2025
One of the coolest things you can do in a new country is learn how to cook their well-known dishes. This was such a cool experience as I learned the history of okonomiyaki and the cool variations that different cities have for this fun dish.
Jayne_M, Oct 2025
A delightful, friendly, well organised cultural experience - a highlight of our trip to Osaka. Keiko and her mother were very welcoming, cooking was fun and the food was delicious. Loved the aprons made from kimono material. Highly recommend.
Rebecca_B, Oct 2025
Do not pass up this class!!! Keiko & her mother were amazing teachers. Most importantly they were so personable; Just beautiful people. And the okonomiyaki we made were incredible!!
Michael_K, Oct 2025
We had such a nice afternoon! Keiko and her mom were so sweet and welcoming. They showed us how to make Okonomiyaki and Miso soup and answered all our questions. They were also interested in our culture and what local ingredients we will use for our Okonomiyaki at home. The food was delicious and we felt very "at home" thanks to them. Keikos mom even gave us handmade gifts. If you like Okonomiyaki and Miso soup, we definitely recommend taking lessons from Keiko. :)
Margie_B, Sep 2025
Keiko was a wonderful host who provided us a really fun and easy cooking experience and cultural exchange with the other participants. We loved learning to cook Okonomiyaki and its history, we even managed to make it pretty well and tasted great. Thankyou Keiko
Christa_L, Aug 2025
Keiko was amazing she spoke English very well and even had a book on okinomoyaki.
We learned about the history of okinomoyaki and our family of 4 (including an 8 and 11 year old) all made the dish. It was a blast and it was delicious! Keiko was so patient and the experience was fantastic.
Lynette_P, Apr 2025
This cooking class was very well done. Great help and instructions on making the Okonomiyaki
I would recommend this class to anyone
I however have not yet received my recipe and would love to have this to make at home now I’m back
Raluca_F, Apr 2025
Great informative class, really fun and social so great to do on your own as well as with others. Really lovely that you all sit down together to eat afterwards and some lovely extras that weren't expected.
Linda_Y, Mar 2025
Great class. Keiko explained about the different types and ingredients and then we jumped in. She and her assistant helped us through the cooking process. Also had miso soup and mochi dessert. Friendly, social, and tasty. Mom sewed the aprons and cute souvenir bags!
Joni_S, Mar 2025
Great way to enjoy Osaka’s famous savory pancakes! Small class size, personal attention, plenty of equipment and ingredients for hands on experience. Recipe was easy to follow. Our instructor Keiko was very friendly and fun. Her mom sewed the aprons we all wore and gave everyone a small bag made from used kimonos. What a nice treat. This was a great way to meet some local people and enjoy a casual low key night out. Would highly recommend.
Irina_F, Jan 2025
Great cooking time with fabulous host, Keiko. We appreciated the time we spent together in a wonderful company!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you very much for joining us!!
I am so glad that you enjoyed the time with us.
Please cook Okonomiyaki and share it with your family and friends!!
Hope to see you again!
Grace_C, Dec 2024
Was a lovely experience! Keiko did a great job of showing the history of okonomiyaki, and her assistants were also very fun to talk to. I was the only student for that day, so it was nice to chat with the ladies. Keiko even gave me a free gift, which was a small tote bag that her mother made! Highly recommend, especially if you are interested in learning more about Osaka-style okonomiyaki.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for joining us!!
We also enjoyed cooking and talking with you!!
Please enjoy cooking Okonomiyaki at home and share it with your family and friends!!
We hope to see you again!
Jennifer_C, Nov 2024
Small interactive class. Well paced. Easy to get to by taxi. Good hands-on experience led by very experienced person with good English communication.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your review!
I am so glad to read that.
Please enjoy cooking Okonomiyaki at home and create your own one!
Hope to see you again!
Keenan_D, Nov 2024
Keiko and friends created a lovely combination of a cookery lesson, a social event, an alternative to dining out and an introduction to local friends from Osaka. The Okonomiyaki were delicious, her preparations was immaculate and all communication prior the experience was effective and prompt. A great evening!!
Maria_Z, Oct 2024
My husband and I took part in the Okonomiyaki class by Keiko, we were celebrating our honeymoon as well.
Keiko and her colleagues were really kind and friendly, we had an amazing time, enjoying and learning how to cook Okonomiyaki.
The amount of people was perfect, not a big a class so we could interact with eachother, share moments. It was really fun, well organised and tasty 😋. Thank you very much Keiko, hope to see you again. Maria from Spain 😊
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hi Maria,
Thank you very much for joining us!
We really enjoyed cooking and talking with you.
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed it a lot!!
Please enjoy cooking Okonomiyaki at home.
Looking forward to seeing you again!!
Annette_K, Oct 2024
The cooking experience was totally awesome…Keiko (master okonomiyaki chef) and Sachiko were extremely helpful. We’re so happy to have taken this cooking lesson and we look forward to making our own okonomiyaki when we get back home. Mahalo from Hawaii!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you very much for joining us!
We really enjoyed cooking and talking with you all!
We are so glad to hear you had a good time with us.
Please enjoy cooking Hawaiian Okonomiyaki :)
Hope to see you again!
michael, Sep 2024
My wife and I had a fantastic experience with Keiko. We learned how to cook Okonomiyaki Osaka style and learned the differences from Hiroshima style. Through the cooking process we learned it's importance in everyday Japanese family life, in ways that might surprise you. Keiko was prepared, clear and organized in her teaching. She presented many options for making the dish to suit anyone's eating requirements, including vegans. You participate in the process and make your own food, all included.
It is a very relaxed class and you can ask all your questions. She is assisted by her mother, which tops off the very warm experience that takes place in a hotel's breakfast room. We then sat and are our creations and chatted about Japanese life. After thr experience Keiko sent us written information on how to make Okonomiyaki which allowed us to be engaged during the experience without taking notes. Highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you very much for joining us and your great review!
I am so glad to read that you enjoyed our class a lot!
Please enjoy cooking Okonomiyak with your local ingredients and share it with your family and friends!!
Thank you again!!!
Leonie_J, May 2024
It was a great and fun experience, with a good mix of getting to know the Japanese culture, people and ingredients. Also, that you can cook this meal anywhere in the world as you don’t need any special equipment. Thank you for that amazing experience!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you very much for joining us!!
Happy to know that you had a good time with us!
Please enjoy cooking Oknomiyaki whereever you go with the local ingredients! and send us the pictures!!
Marc_T, May 2024
Keiko is a great teacher who loves to share her knowledge of this iconic Osaka dish. The photo is of my first effort under her supervision.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you very much for joining us!!
Your Okonomiyaki photo looks really delicious and you made GOOD ONE!!
Please enjoy cooking it at home!
Andrew_H, Apr 2024
We had a great time learning about, and cooking okonomiyaki. Our host was excellent. She spoke English very well and explained the history, and regional differences of this super tasty dish. You’ll get to meet people from around the world and cook together, then eat together. Also, if you want a safe place to practice your Japanese - this is it.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for joning us!
We enjoyed the time with you :)
Please enjoy cooking Okonomiyaki at home and let's speak in Japanese next time!!
Jennilee_S, Mar 2024
This was a fun experience for my partner and I to meet a few locals who wanted to share their experience and knowledge with making okonomiyaki.
I enjoyed the class alot. Instructions were easy to follow. I can easily bring this lesson back home and cook for myself and others during parties.
I enjoyed learning from them as well as helping the locals practice their english too.
Would definitely take another cooking class with Keiko if I could. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for joining us!!
I really enjoyed cooking and talking with you.
Please enjoy cooking Okonomiyaki at home for your famly and friends!!
I hope to see you again 🥰
Suzanne_C, Mar 2024
Late on our tour to Japan, we booked this class with Keiko....what a joyful experience it was. One Kiwi, one Aussie, one Englishman, a family of 3 from Singapore and a Japanese lady from Himeji. Along with Keiko and her team, not only did we learn to cook the wonderful Okonomiyaki but we also explored different ideas for what to include in future based on what is popular in each of the countries.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for joining us!
I am so glad that you had a good time with us.
Please cook your special Okonomiyaki and enjoy it with your family and friends, and send me the pictures💕💕
Elizabeth_P, Jan 2024
Keiko is the welcoming, personable, and extremely knowledgeable about making awesome okonomiyaki! I enjoyed the experience immensely - easily one of the most memorable parts of my trip to Osaka, and a dish I hope to make in my home country. Keiko's generous and friendly spirit made the entire class feel at ease - as a result, everyone had a great time as we enjoyed our okonomiyaki together. Do not hesitate to sign up! I would do this class again in a heartbeat :)
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for joining us!
I am so happy to read that you had a good memory of this class😊
Please cook your own style Okonomiyaki with your local ingredients and have Okonomiyaki parties!!
Hope to see you again💕
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