Osaka Market Tour & Custom Japanese Cooking Class with Local Chef
- Tour a hidden local market with a bilingual takoyaki chef as your guide
- Learn to cook your favorite Japanese dishes—menu is fully customizable!
- Kids welcome! There’s a play area with toys and video games during class
What to expect
Discover Osaka’s vibrant food culture with Samurai Max, a Japanese-American chef and takoyaki shop owner, in this fun and flexible cooking experience. Start your journey with a local market tour in a quiet, authentic neighborhood—far from tourist crowds—where Max will introduce you to everyday Japanese ingredients and answer your foodie questions.
Then, head to his stylish kitchen studio with stunning Osaka views. You’ll cook a meal of your choice—whether it’s ramen, okonomiyaki, or a plant-based dish tailored to your dietary needs. The class includes all ingredients, hands-on cooking time, and a relaxed meal featuring Japanese tea and a seasonal dessert.
Families are welcome! Kids can join the fun or relax in the play area
Reviews
First he let us pick what we would like to cook, then we went shopping at local supermarket. Then back to his cooking school, where we made three different dishes, learning many helpful tips for future Japanese cooking at home. Great afternoon. Huge amount of food. Would highly recommend.
My husband and I really enjoyed our experience. Our teacher was wonderful, and carefully taught as all components of each dish. He really was a wonderful teacher and went above and beyond, making sure we got photos during. Highly recommend!
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