Osaka Market Tour & Cooking Class with Local Expert Masato/Shohei

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Enjoy a Japanese cooking class in Osaka with your host. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your host is excited to share his passion and teach Japanese cuisine to those who are curious to learn about the ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary traditions.

• Osaka cooking class with a local expert in his studio, which has stunning views of the city
• Introduction to Japanese ingredients, cuisine and culture
• Learn to make sushi or ramen or tempura or gyoza
• Enjoy your Japanese meal with miso soup and green tea
• Suitable for beginners, families, children and couples
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets available, on request

If you choose the market tour option, enjoy a 30-min guided tour of the Karahori Shotengai market

Example Menu

Main

Choice 1: Sushi Course

Maki Sushi, Chirashi Sushi, and California Roll, Miso Soup, Green Tea, Souvenir

Main

Choice 2: Wagyu Sushi Course

Wagyu Sushi, Cucumber Roll, Miso Soup, Green Tea, Souvenir

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Choice 3: Tempura Course

Prawn Tempura, Seasonal Vegetable or Mushroom, Kakiage Tempura (carrot and onion), Bowl Rice, Green Tea, Souvenir

Main

Choice 4: Ramen and Gyoza

Ramen, Toppings of Ramen, Gyoza Dumpling, Green Tea, Souvenir

Main

Choice 5: Osaka Festival Course

Takoyaki making with Takoyaki maker; Yakisoba and Karaage will be served by the owner, Green Tea, Souvenir

What's Included

Shared cooking class in Osaka with your host Masato
For the market tour option - enjoy a guided tour of Karahori Shotengai market
Homecooked Japanese meal
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Individual purchases at the market

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet Masato at the Exit 3 of Matsuyamachi Station, and then walk together for 10 minutes to his apartment-turned-cooking studio. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Osaka is renowned as a culinary haven, making it the perfect place to immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine. In this shared, hands-on, two-hour cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare three authentic Japanese dishes from scratch, guided by your expert host while discovering traditional Japanese cooking techniques and cultural insights. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve created. When booking your Osaka cooking class, please indicate your menu preference. If no preference is specified, the default class will be a sushi-making experience. The sushi class features a unique selection of ingredients, including tamagoyaki (rolled Japanese omelet), Wagyu beef, and a variety of seasonal Japanese vegetables such as lotus root, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms. Please note that raw fish is NOT included in this class.

If you choose the market tour option your host will take you to the nearby Karahori Shotengai market, a covered shopping street filled with small stalls selling vegetables, fresh food and condiments for a quick 30-min tour.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • When booking your Osaka cooking class, please indicate your menu preference. If no preference is specified, the default class will be a sushi-making experience.
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Max can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request.
  • On days when Masato is unavailable, an equally wonderful chef colleague will host you.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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