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Today, we are thrilled to share a very special story! The amazing travel blogger Sarah, who shares the charms of Japan with the world, recently joined one of our most talked-about experiences in Osaka: a Private Vegan Cooking Class! 😉
🌟 The Secret Behind the Private Vegan Cooking Class Near Osaka Castle
The class Sarah visited is located just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Osaka Castle. Titled “Private Vegan Cooking Class Taught by a Pastry Chef,” it’s a full-course experience featuring ramen and gyoza from scratch, followed by a beautiful dessert and tea time.
Here are the 3 big reasons why travelers are falling in love with this class 😉:
① 🏠Professional Expertise × A Cozy, Private Home Setting
Your host, Makiyo, is a professional pastry chef with over 25 years of experience, including studying and working in France! She spent months of trial and error to perfect her masterpiece: a rich, umami-packed vegan broth completely free of meat and fish. In a fully private setting limited to just 3 guests, you get to learn her professional techniques up close and at your own pace.
② 🥟Traditional “Kuruma-fu” Chashu & Handmade Gyoza Skin
For the ramen topping, Makiyo uses “Kuruma-fu,” a traditional Japanese ingredient made from wheat gluten. Once it absorbs the savory broth, its appearance and texture become incredibly meat-like! International guests have praised it as “an amazing food culture I never would have discovered on my own.” Plus, you won’t be using store-bought gyoza wrappers here—you’ll be kneading and rolling the dough entirely from scratch!
③ 🏯The Perfect “Evening Activity” to Fit Your Sightseeing Route
Location is everything! The house is just a 15-minute walk from Osaka Castle and a 5-minute walk from the nearest station (Tanimachi Yonchome Station). This means you can spend your day exploring Osaka and seamlessly wrap up your evening with this experience as your dinner activity. To end the perfect day, you’ll be treated to traditional Japanese wagashi sweets served with specially selected tea.
📸 Rave Reviews from Travel Blogger Sarah!
Curious about how to create deep, savory flavors without using any meat, Sarah joined the class with high expectations. Here is what she shared about her incredible experience on her blog:
From Sarah’s Blog ‘Travely Notes’: “Both the gyoza and the ramen were absolutely delicious, but what impressed me the most was the depth and richness of the ramen broth. It had such a strong umami flavor that it was hard to believe it contained no meat at all. (…) I couldn’t have asked for kinder or more welcoming hosts. I learned a great deal, but I also laughed a lot throughout the session and felt like the time flew by. I would love to join another of Makiyo’s cooking classes the next time I’m in Osaka.”
📍 Class Details
Location: Osaka, Japan
【Vegan cooking】It’s a completely Private lesson,Ramen/Gyoza/Greentea/Sweets made by patissier！How about some vegan food before sightseeing at Osaka Castle?
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