Traditional Teppan & Wagashi Experience
Okonomiyaki: Savory Japanese pancake with a fluffy texture.
Yakisoba: Stir-fried noodles with a rich, aromatic sauce.
Dessert (Fruit Daifuku): Hand-crafting soft mochi filled with fresh seasonal fruit and sweet bean paste.
Drink: A refreshing Japanese beer or soft drink to complement your meal.
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake, made with flour, eggs, shredded cabbage, meat and toppings as you like. This variability is reflected in the dish's name: "okonomi" literally means "to one's liking". You can eat it everywhere in Japan, but especially Okonomiyaki made Hiroshima style and Osaka style are the most famous.
Experience the Heart of Osaka Soul Food!
Join us in a cozy, friendly atmosphere for a hands-on culinary journey. In this workshop, you’ll master the authentic techniques behind Japan’s most beloved street foods and delicate traditional sweets—skills you can easily take back to your own kitchen!
Highlights of the Workshop:
The Art of the Perfect Flip:
Experience the fun of a Japanese-style dinner party! You’ll learn to grill a fluffy Okonomiyaki on a tabletop hot plate and stir-fry savory Yakisoba in a frying pan to aromatic perfection. We’ll show you the secrets to getting that authentic "street food" taste at home.
The Art of Wagashi:
Step into the world of Japanese confectionery. You will wrap fresh seasonal fruit in silky, soft mochi to create your own "Fruit Daifuku"—a beautiful, edible masterpiece.
A Relaxed Japanese Feast:
After cooking, sit down to enjoy your handmade meal. To make it a true celebration, we’ll provide a chilled Japanese beer (or your choice of Chu-hi/soft drink) for a perfect "Cheers!" moment.
A Sustainable Souvenir:
To remember your time with us, the Japanese chopsticks used during your lesson are yours to take home as a special gift.
Hello! My name is Maya. I was born in Canada and raised in Osaka, Japan. I also had the chance to work at Disney World in Florida.
My grandmother owned a shabu-shabu restaurant, so I grew up surrounded by good food. That’s where my love for cooking and eating delicious meals comes from. I love traveling, trying authentic local food, and sharing those experiences with others. I’d love to bring a taste of Japanese home cooking to you.
I believe cooking and eating together with locals is one of the best ways to experience a culture. I have experience as an Airbnb host, and now I’m excited to welcome travelers to my home for a fun and friendly Japanese cooking class. Sometimes my mother or my sister also helps with the class, so you may get to cook with more of my family!
My place is easy to access, close to the Tanimachi Line, Sakaisuji Line, and the JR Tozai Line.
I’m looking forward to meeting you!
The closest station
Minamimorimachi station
How to get to the station?
From Osaka station: 10mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Tarik, France
★★★★★Maya and her mother were very welcoming Their explanations were clear and the little tips given were really appreciated We had a really great time cooking and tasting our own meals We recommend if you want to pass a wonderful time cooking and learning Japanese culture Thanks again Tarik & Marie-Laure
Nov 2025
Sebastiaan Cales, Netherlands
★★★★★The cooking workshop was great! It was well prepared, good to follow step by step instructions. Food was delicious and making the mochi with fruit was a really nice addition to the workshop. Arisa & Miya are great hosts, fun, have good communication skills and are very social. Definitely recommend the workshop
Aug 2025
Joy Takahashi, Canada
★★★★★We enjoyed our cooking experience with Arisa and Maya (and their little, cute dog). Not only did we make Okonomiyaki but also yaki soba and strawberry daifuku. Everything was organized and some ingredients prepared in advance. There was time to sit down and enjoy the meal and we were also treated to whisky/shochu beverage. There was too much to eat so we were given containers to take back to the hotel. Very enjoyable experience!
May 2025
Darci, United States of America
★★★★★We had a fun cooking experience learning to make okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and fruit daifuku! Good food, good company, good experience. Looking forward to more like this!
Mar 2025
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Response from Maya
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Up to 4 people can join Maya's cooking class.
It costs 8500 per person.
Please go to Minamimorimachi station which takes 10 mins from Osaka station. Then Maya (host) will pick you up there!
Yes, Japanese Soul Food Feast: Cook Okonomiyaki, Yakisoba & Mochi + Gift!(Solo Traveler Welcome!) has a vegetarian option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 hours.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
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