4 Cooking Classes in Osaka Worth Booking

1.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $70Our pick

In a small English-language class at Cooking Sun Osaka, you’ll knead wheat, cut noodles with a machine, prepare chicken gyoza, and build soy sauce ramen with broth, toppings, and optional miso. Instructors such as June, Miki, Yoshi, and Kasa guide you through the work, then you sit down to eat what you made.

“My son and I had a wonderful time with Yoshi and the cooking class. It was fun and educational at the same time. She answered my questions and the food was delicious! We will be making this again when we get back home:).”

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2.Sumo Stage Show with Bento or Snack + Fight & Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 364 reviews · 1 hour · from $93

At THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA, former professional wrestlers stage lively demonstration bouts with commentary, rakugo comedy, sound, and lighting. Choose a standard bento or snack with one drink, then meet the wrestlers for a commemorative photo. The show is on the 8th floor of Namba Parks and lasts about one hour.

“It was a great show. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the show and the match. Highly recommend this to everyone visiting Osaka!”

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3.Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki &Japanese cuisines experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $104

Meet Yayo near Noda Station for a 2.5-hour cooking class in her Osaka home. Prepare okonomiyaki, takoyaki, miso soup, and sweet taiyaki, then eat what you make with matcha tea. The class holds up to eight people, with vegetarian and pescatarian options available by request and optional sake and beer pairings.

“This was such a fun and wholesome experience! I was traveling solo and ended ip being the only guest that day which made it a special private cooking lesson. The lesson was in the host’s own apartment and was super personal and engaRead more”

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4.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $79

In a hands-on 2.5-hour class with Sakura Cook, you’ll make fresh ramen noodles, soup, toppings, and two gyoza styles: pork and vegetable. Chef Keigo and assistants such as Tomiko may guide the session in clear English. You’ll cook, eat, receive recipes, and finish with green tea and a seasonal dessert.

“We’ve traveled a lot but have never done any food type activities. We really enjoyed our this cooking class. Chef was knowledgeable and experienced, explaining the recipe and history of Raman and Gyoza. He took some great group pictures and shared them with us.”

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