Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience
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Osaka, Japan
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a delicious plate of Osaka’s most famous street food, takoyaki. Learn how to make your own grilled octopus balls in this cooking class. You’ll use your teacher’s secret recipe and special ingredients like Wagyu and cheese to make takoyaki that may be even better than what you can buy outside. Enhance the experience with a Japanese sake tasting led by a sake sommelier.
- Combine a tasting experience with a cooking class
- Afternoon and evening class options for flexibility
- A small group size ensures a personal experience
- Learn sake basics and tips for choosing sake at restaurants
Sample Menu
Main
Takoyaki
Takoyaki (grilled octopus balls) is the Osaka's popular local street food made of savory Dashi broth batter and small pieces of octopus.
Main
Japanese Sake
There are more than 10 types of Sake available. You can choose your favorite types after learning basics of sake.
Main
Additional ingredient
Add other special ingredients such as wagyu and cheese
What's Included
- Alcoholic Beverages10+ varieties of Japanese sake available to choose(legal adults only)
- MealsIngredients and tools to make Takoyaki, your freshly made Takoyaki
- Public transportationHotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- MOMO to SAKE ~Osaka Saka Tasting with Takoyaki DIY~Japan, 542-0083 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Higashishinsaibashi, 1-chōme6２２ 吉春会館 2F
★Please find by store name : MOMO to SAKE on google map★ It's on the second floor.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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.
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Featured review
Brandon_C
My partner and I booked this experience, and it was one of our favorite memories!! We loved the intimate setting, learning how to make takoyaki, and trying so many delicious sakis while being able to dial in on our specific preferences! Momo was so sweet and very knowledgeable about sake! It was very easy to talk to her, and we left feeling very confident about takoyaki! I highly recommend!! Don't think twice!
Reviews
5.0
based on 160 reviews
Mel_S, Apr 2026
Went on a Tuesday ended up with a private lesson! Learnt so much about Sakè, drank too much Sakè and will be going home to buy a Takoyaki Skillet!
Peter_T, Apr 2026
Momo, the hostess was absolutely excellent. A fantastic hands on experience with generous servings of top quality Sake. Momo, as a local Japenese Somellier was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us cook some delicious local foods. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Osaka.
Helena_F, Mar 2026
A very knowledgeable and thoughtful experience that we would highly recommend. Momo was amazing and was the highlight of our 4 days in Osaka!
Christine_B, Mar 2026
Momo’s saki knowledge and experience was both informative and helpful. We learned a lot. Making takoyaki and experimenting with different toppings was super fun. Highly recommend this class.
Brandon_C, Mar 2026
My partner and I booked this experience, and it was one of our favorite memories!! We loved the intimate setting, learning how to make takoyaki, and trying so many delicious sakis while being able to dial in on our specific preferences! Momo was so sweet and very knowledgeable about sake! It was very easy to talk to her, and we left feeling very confident about takoyaki! I highly recommend!! Don't think twice!
Glade_P, Feb 2026
This last-minute booking turned into one of the best experiences we’ve had! We loved learning how to cook takoyaki, as well as discovering how sake is made and how to understand the different flavor profiles and production methods. Everything about this experience was fantastic. We’ll definitely recommend it to anyone we know visiting Osaka!
Joanne_E, Feb 2026
This was an absolutely fantastic experience. Momoka is an excellent host and extremely knowledgeable about all things Nihon Shu. I would not hesitate to recommend this as a must do during your stay in Osaka. The Takoyaki making was both amusing and delicious…..please please book this…I can guarantee you will not regret it!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Joanne and Dayna!
Thank you very much for your warm words! I hope you enjoy the rest of time here ! Momo
Richard_G, Feb 2026
Do it! This was an incredible experience you will not regret. Momo provides an extremely enjoyable education on sake and the food was deliciously fun. We went right to the sake store and bought our favorites.
Joanna_B, Jan 2026
Our takoyaki and sake experience was an absolute highlight of our trip to Osaka. Momo went out of her way to provide gluten-free takoyaki ingredients (we let her know in advance), and it was delicious. Momo was incredibly knowledgeable about sake, too. Thanks for a fantastic experience, Momo!
LYNDA_H, Jan 2026
I learned so much about sake and the takoyaki was the best I’ve ever had. Very enjoyable experience.
Dominic_F, Jan 2026
Tour guide was amazing and very friendly! Exactly what we wanted in a cooking class.
The Sake tasting was also very interesting. Nice array of different Sakes to try.
Highly recommend!
Gregg_Y, Dec 2025
This experience far exceeded expectations. Momoko is a certified sake sommelier and this evening gives you a basic primer on sake to arm you for your next trip to a sushi restaurant or izakaya. I cannot recommend it enough for any foodie. Momoko is incredibly knowledgeable, but more than that, genuinely entertaining.
The takoyaki cooking, admittedly, was not my purpose in signing up for the experience, but it was an absolute delight. One of my favorite viator bookings. I recommend it unreservedly.
Philip_B, Dec 2025
This was the best interactive hands-on experience ever! Momo has extensive background in sake making so she really explained different types of sake in detail . She had printed sake information posted on the walls to aid in understanding and remembering (for us seniors), and step-by-step recipe for takoyaki. The event was very organized and Momo truly made this a FUN time!
Now all I have to do is purchase a takoyaki grill and have a takoyaki party at home! A big mahalo to Momo!
John_K, Nov 2025
This was the best experience of our trip by a wide margin. Passionate guide, amazing food and drinks, and very cool ambience. Would highly recommend.
Jansen_L, Nov 2025
We had such a great time doing this class! I would highly recommend this activity for your Osaka adventure. It’s so nice being able to connect with a local, especially one who is a sake and takoyaki expert. 10 stars!
Carlota_D, Nov 2025
We love how friendly Momoko-san was and it made it less daunting. It was our first day in Japan and it really set the mood for a great time for the rest of the upcoming trip. We also got to learn about the differences in Nihonshu (so many!!) and what our preferred drink would be if we were to order some. The experience, in my opinion, is a must! Great food, great vibe, great drinks, even greater host!!
Nella_K, Nov 2025
Sake tasting and takoyaki cooking with Momoko was a fantastic afternoon activity. Momoko is so lovely and knowledgeable, it was interesting to learn about the different types of sake. The addition of getting to make and eat some delicious takoyakis made this definitely a worthy experience. Highly recommend. Thank you Momoko!
Angelina_S, Oct 2025
We booked this experience relatively short notice, and we loved it! Momo was an amazing host. She taught us a lot about Sake and it's making process as well as the differences between the different kinds. Additionally, making Takoyaki together was so much fun! Totally recommend this experience! Worth every cent :)
Steve_S, Oct 2025
What a great experience. Momo was sweet and informative! I learned alot about sake, tasted some great varieties and made delicious takoyaki! I can't recommend this experience more!
Edward_B, Oct 2025
Really fantastic intimate experience where my wife and I and one other person learnt about Sake and cooked our own Takoyaki. The host was very personable, very interesting and answered all of our questions. We tried 7 different Sakes and cooked ourselves 10 Takoyaki balls. Great experience- I highly recommend this experience
margaret_m, Oct 2025
Fantastic activity. We enjoyed conversation and learning with MOMO and really enjoyed the sake tasting and especially the Takoyaki making and eating - delicious!
Hannah_S, Oct 2025
We really enjoyed learning the history and knowledge of sake and the takoyaki combinations prepared for us! Making the takoyaki was fun. We left full and happy (:
Esther_B, Sep 2025
We had a great time of sake tasting and Takoyaki cooking with Momo. She is a great host who made us feel very welcome and was very knowledgeable about sake and patient to answer all our questions. Cooking takoyaki ourselves was fun and it tasted delicious. I would highly recommend having this experience to everyone, it was one of the best if our time in Osaka.
Patricia_C, Sep 2025
Momo is so knowledgeable and the most pleasant young lady my husband and I both totally enjoyed and recommend this excursion
Margaret_A, Sep 2025
I loved this delightful couple of hours learning about sake and drinking many varieties, and making and eating delicious takoyaki!
Momoko is a charming teacher who clearly knows and loves her sake and takoyaki and communicates with excellent English, and a lovely sense of humour. I would heartily recommend this to solo travelers as well as couples or groups of friends. It’s a small space with lots of hands-on experience!
dima, Sep 2025
5 stars all around - one of the best things we did in Japan. We learned about sake (nihonshu) - how it’s made, various types, how to read the label. We also tasted many different sakes, and cooked tapanyaki. The host was very knowledgeable and passionate about sale and the food. Highly recommended!!
Sneha_S, Sep 2025
Amazing experience!!!! It was so memorable and a highlight of our trip! Definitely sign up for this superb experience
Paul_L, Aug 2025
What a wonderful evening with MOMO and her SAKE Tasting with Takoyaki DIY. It felt like going to a friend's house for dinner, it was a delight. We learned so much about the various Sake's, all whilst doing the Takoyaki DYI. We really enjoyed the Takoyaki and were not hungry when we left that's for sure. Thank you for a great evening. Would highly recommend this experience.
Matt_T, Aug 2025
This was our group's favorite experience in Japan! Momo gave a great introductory course into sake and about each of the choices available for tasting, then walked us through the process of making takoyaki. Cooking included both traditional and beef takoyaki with a variety of toppings.
I would recommend this class for anyone in Osaka, phenomenal experience. Thanks Momo!
Lily_M, Aug 2025
This was the best experience ever! Momo our host was so gracious, spoke fantastic english, taught us how to make perfect takoyaki (which not all had octopus, as I dont eat seafood so, AMAZING!) and her knowlegde of everything sake was extraordinary! This is a must do activity! We wish we could give a higher rating!
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