Takoyaki Cooking Class in Roppongi: Make & Drink

Roll takoyaki dough, stuff it with octopus, and eat straight from the griddle

A takoyaki cooking class in Roppongi where you make the savory octopus balls from scratch using a takoyaki machine, with an English-speaking guide and all-you-can-drink included. The class runs about 70 minutes with no time pressure. Children from age 5 are welcome, and gratuities are covered.

The experience

You start by making the takoyaki dough, then cut octopus chunks and layer on the toppings (green onion, pickled ginger, bonito flakes) in order. The takoyaki machine itself is simple to use, and the guide walks you through each step. Twenty minutes of hands-on cooking gets you to the moment you pull the golden balls off the griddle and eat them while they're still hot.

All-you-can-drink is included throughout, so you can order beer, wine, soft drinks or whatever suits the moment. The class is built around conversation and a casual pace. There's no rush to finish, and the staff talks through Japanese culture and the tradition of making takoyaki at house parties: what locals call a takopa. The whole experience fits into about 70 minutes, so it works as a standalone class or as part of a larger day in Roppongi.

What’s included

• Takoyaki ingredients and the takoyaki machine.
• all tools needed to cook.
• all-you-can-drink (alcoholic and soft drinks).
• gratuities.

Options for this experience

2 options

Takoyaki cooking class in Roppongi, Tokyo, with all-you-can-drink includedGuide in English · Available from 26 Dec · 17:00 and 18:00

Karaoke & Takoyaki CookingGuide in English · Available from 26 Dec · 17:00 and 18:00Combined tour: a 60-minute takoyaki cooking class plus 60 minutes of singing karaoke. Total length: 2 hours. Takoyaki with all-you-can-drink: takoyaki plus all-you-can-drink (alcoholic beverages and soft drinks)

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Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDepartures at 17:00 and 18:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Japanese Calligraphy Experience at Shodo Cafe 7557 of Roppongi

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want a hands-on cooking experience where you actually make and eat the dish, not watch a demonstration. The all-you-can-drink and casual pace make it work equally well for solo travelers, couples, families and groups of friends.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I make and eat in this class?

Takoyaki: savory balls of wheat batter filled with chopped octopus, green onion, pickled ginger and bonito flakes, cooked on a specially shaped griddle. You make them yourself and eat them straight after cooking.

Is there a time limit on how long I can spend making and eating?

No. The class runs about 70 minutes total, but there's no time pressure while you're cooking or eating. You work at your own pace.

What drinks are included in the all-you-can-drink?

Both alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are included, so you can order beer, wine, or non-alcoholic options throughout the class.

Do I need any cooking experience?

No. The guide teaches you each step (making the dough, cutting the octopus, layering toppings, and using the takoyaki machine), so beginners are welcome.