Osaka Cooking Class with Chef Masato: Sushi, Ramen & More
Make three authentic Japanese dishes from scratch, then sit down to eat them
A hands-on cooking class in Osaka with chef Masato teaches you to prepare sushi, ramen, tempura, gyoza or Osaka specialties like takoyaki in a shared 2.5-hour session. You choose your menu when you book, learn authentic techniques and ingredients from a local expert, then enjoy your freshly cooked meal with miso soup and green tea. Dietary needs including vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free are accommodated on request.
Options for this experience
3 optionsWhat’s included
- Shared cooking class with chef Masato in his Osaka studio.
- hands-on instruction in making three authentic Japanese dishes.
- your choice of sushi, tempura, ramen and gyoza, or Osaka Festival course.
- homecooked Japanese meal with miso soup and green tea.
- souvenir to take home. If you choose the market tour option, a guided 30-minute tour of Karahori Shotengai market is also included.
- Every day 11:00 17:00
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Learn to make sushi, ramen, tempura or gyoza in a 2.5-hour hands-on class with chef Masato in Osaka. Enjoy your creations with miso soup and green tea.
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The experience
Two and a half hours in chef Masato's studio starts with your choice of menu: sushi (featuring tamagoyaki, Wagyu beef and seasonal vegetables like lotus root and bamboo shoots), tempura, ramen and gyoza, or the Osaka Festival course with takoyaki-making, yakisoba and karaage. The sushi class does not include raw fish. You'll learn to prepare three dishes from scratch, working through ingredients and techniques alongside your host in a shared class. If you book the market tour option, Masato takes you first to Karahori Shotengai, a covered shopping street filled with small stalls selling vegetables, fresh food and condiments, for a guided 30-minute walk through the neighborhood's food culture before heading to the studio.
The class is built for beginners, families and anyone curious about Japanese cooking: no prior experience needed. Masato teaches you about Japanese ingredients and culinary traditions as you work, so you're learning the "why" behind each technique, not just the steps. The studio has views of the city, and when you finish cooking, you sit down to eat your meal with miso soup and green tea. You'll take home new skills and a souvenir.
Lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets are available on request, so let your host know when you book if you have any allergies or dietary preferences. The class runs in English or Japanese. On days when Masato is unavailable, an equally experienced chef colleague will host you instead.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Japanese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.
Can I choose what dish I want to learn to make?
Yes. When you book, you pick your menu: sushi (with Wagyu beef and seasonal vegetables), tempura, ramen and gyoza, or the Osaka Festival course featuring takoyaki-making, yakisoba and karaage. If you don't specify a preference, the default is sushi.
What is Karahori Shotengai market like?
Karahori Shotengai is a covered shopping street in Osaka filled with small stalls selling fresh vegetables, food and condiments. If you choose the market tour option, your host takes you there for a guided 30-minute tour before the cooking class begins.
Does the sushi class include raw fish?
No. The sushi course features cooked ingredients like tamagoyaki (rolled Japanese omelet), Wagyu beef, and seasonal vegetables such as lotus root, bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms, but raw fish is not included.
Can I accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?
Yes. Lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets are available on request. Let your host know about any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences when you book so they can prepare accordingly.
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Osaka Cooking Class with Chef Masato: Sushi, Ramen & More
2h 30m · EN +1
from JP¥ 19,614 per person
≈ US$ 120 in your currency
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