"Let’s make Okonomiyaki together!"
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake, cooked with cabbage and your favorite ingredients, topped with sweet sauce and mayo.
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.
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake. The name means “cook as you like.”
It is made by mixing flour, eggs, cabbage, and other ingredients like pork or seafood.
The batter is cooked on a hot plate, then topped with a special sweet sauce, mayonnaise, dried seaweed, and bonito flakes.
It’s fun to cook by yourself and delicious to eat!
Let's have fun making classic home-cooked dishes that are eaten daily in Japan and making bento boxes for your family together!
The closest station
Shimoshinmei Station
How to get to the station?
From Ooimachi Station: 5mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Olha Lyanh, Switzerland
★★★★★Absolutely amazing cooking class! Mariko was very friendly and kind hostess. We have prepared a lot of different Japanese specialties and got to know different insider tips. We also received a special souvenir from Mariko that made us feel welcome! Thank you very much, Mariko!
Aug 2025
Response from mariko
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed cooking different Japanese specialties and that the tips were helpful. It was such a pleasure welcoming you, and I’m glad the small souvenir made you feel at home. I hope the recipes bring you many happy meals in the future. Looking forward to cooking together again someday!
David Robinowitz, United States of America
★★★★★Mariko is wonderful. She welcomed us like long lost friends and walked us through cooking core foods in a Bento box. We were side by side in her kitchen, with hands on, and occasionally she would rescue us. It was like having a Japanese aunty teach you how to cook good food! She also created cards of our names in Japanese with the meaning of our names, and other wonderful gifts. A very lovely experience.
Jul 2025
Alejandro, Spain
★★★★★The experience was fantastic, one of the best we had in Tokyo! The preparation and care are evident from the first moment. Thank you, Mariko!! Our 10- and 14-year-old daughters thoroughly enjoyed it...and the sushi was delicious. I recommend it to everyone.
Jun 2025
David Robertson, United Kingdom
★★★★★Mariko was very friendly and so hospitable. We learnt so much and we have never eaten much sushi. We would highly recommend this experience
Jun 2025
Adrian, Switzerland
★★★★★We had a wonderful and well-rounded cultural experience with Mariko. The cooking class was fun, hands-on, and very well explained. Beyond preparing Okonomiyaki, Mariko also introduced us to other aspects of Japanese culture in a calm and welcoming setting. Everything was thoughtfully planned and delivered with great care. A warm and authentic experience – highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with local culture in a meaningful way.
May 2025
Adrian, Switzerland
★★★★★We had a wonderful and well-rounded cultural experience with Mariko. The cooking class was fun, hands-on, and very well explained. Beyond preparing Okonomiyaki, Mariko also introduced us to other aspects of Japanese culture in a calm and welcoming setting. Everything was thoughtfully planned and delivered with great care. A warm and authentic experience – highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with local culture in a meaningful way.
May 2025
Adrian, Switzerland
★★★★★We had a wonderful and well-rounded cultural experience with Mariko. The cooking class was fun, hands-on, and very well explained. Beyond preparing Okonomiyaki, Mariko also introduced us to other aspects of Japanese culture in a calm and welcoming setting. Everything was thoughtfully planned and delivered with great care. A warm and authentic experience – highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with local culture in a meaningful way.
May 2025
Adrian, Switzerland
★★★★★We had a wonderful and well-rounded cultural experience with Mariko. The cooking class was fun, hands-on, and very well explained. Beyond preparing Okonomiyaki, Mariko also introduced us to other aspects of Japanese culture in a calm and welcoming setting. Everything was thoughtfully planned and delivered with great care. A warm and authentic experience – highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with local culture in a meaningful way.
May 2025
Response from mariko
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the cooking class and had a fun time with us. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!
Hugh, Canada
★★★★★I was blown away during my time with Mariko! In addition to learning new recipies, there were so many small techniques my brother and I learned along the way. Mariko's hospitality and kindness are out of this world. Any expectation I could have set Mariko exceeded it tenfold.
May 2025
Kenza, France
★★★★★We had a wonderful time at Mariko's! Creating our own bento with a variety of colorful, delicious dishes was such a fun and unique experience. Mariko is incredibly helpful and full of enthusiasm — I’d 100% recommend it!
Apr 2025
Response from mariko
I enjoyed cooking with you a lot too! Thank you very much!
Marion Gardize, France
★★★★★Un moment inoubliable avec Mariko et Momo ! Leur accueil chaleureux et leur gentillesse ont rendu ce cours de cuisine aussi convivial qu’enrichissant. Nous avons beaucoup ri et échangé en anglais, ce qui a rendu l’expérience encore plus agréable. Leur passion et leur générosité transparaissent dans chaque explication. Une superbe découverte que je recommande à 100 % ! An unforgettable moment with Mariko and Momo! Their warm welcome and kindness made this cooking class both fun and enriching. We laughed a lot and enjoyed speaking in English, which made the experience even more special. Their passion and generosity shine through every explanation. A fantastic experience I highly recommend!
Mar 2025
Response from mariko
I had a great time too! Thank you very much!
Marion Gardize, France
★★★★★Un moment inoubliable avec Mariko et Momo ! Leur accueil chaleureux et leur gentillesse ont rendu ce cours de cuisine aussi convivial qu’enrichissant. Nous avons beaucoup ri et échangé en anglais, ce qui a rendu l’expérience encore plus agréable. Leur passion et leur générosité transparaissent dans chaque explication. Une superbe découverte que je recommande à 100 % ! An unforgettable moment with Mariko and Momo! Their warm welcome and kindness made this cooking class both fun and enriching. We laughed a lot and enjoyed speaking in English, which made the experience even more special. Their passion and generosity shine through every explanation. A fantastic experience I highly recommend!
Mar 2025
Response from mariko
Thank you for joining our class and for the kind words! We had so much fun cooking and chatting with you. Hope you’ll come back for more Japanese home cooking next time!
Kevin Jiang, United States of America
★★★★★Mariko-san! Thank you and Momoe-san for such a wonderful evening! My girlfriend and I were astounded by your amazing energy and hospitality. We appreciated your patience with us during the cooking lesson and the calligraphy activity. We were impressed with your English ability and desserts as well! We will be sure to book another cooking evening together the next time we're in Tokyo. Please do take care and we highly recommend your cooking lesson to anyone who would like to learn while they're traveling in Tokyo! Matane! Kevin & Pei
Feb 2025
Response from mariko
I also enjoyed a lot with you two ! Thank you so much!
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It costs 4500 per person.
Up to 4 people can join mariko's cooking class.
Yes, "Japanese savory pancake with cabbage and various toppings." “Make it, flip it, taste it – Cook your own Okonomiyaki!” has a vegetarian option.
Yes, "Japanese savory pancake with cabbage and various toppings." “Make it, flip it, taste it – Cook your own Okonomiyaki!” has a vegan option.
Please go to Shimoshinmei Station which takes 5 mins from Ooimachi Station. Then mariko (host) will pick you up there!
Duration of this cooking class is 3 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.
