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Solo Friendly Gluten-free Okonomiyaki with Homemade Sauce & Mayonnaise-vegetarian, vegan,halal friendly and any request of your needs.

Cooking Class Menu

Sample Menu
The menu varies by season, but the following is a typical example:

Gluten-free Okonomiyaki: Choice of plant-based or vegetarian (with free-range egg)

Homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce: Plant-based and gluten-free

Plant-based Mayonnaise

Seasonal Quick Pickles

Miso Soup with Seasonal Vegetables

• Okonomiyaki

  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.

• Miso Soup

  Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup. It's base is "dashi" (Japanese fish stock) and Miso paste. Common added ingredients are Tofu, Green onion and deep‐fried tofu but differs by personal preference. The type of miso is different from region. In western and Easter Japan white miso is mostly used.

Cooking Class Information

Okonomiyaki is one of Japan’s most loved comfort foods, especially in the Kansai region. In this class, you will prepare gluten-free Okonomiyaki from scratch, including homemade Okonomiyaki sauce and plant-based mayonnaise.

The sauce is the heart of the dish, yet it is difficult to find versions that are both plant-based and gluten-free without unnecessary additives. You will learn how to recreate a rich, authentic flavor using carefully selected ingredients.

Originally from Kobe and now based in Tokyo, I share a refined Kansai-style recipe that is wholesome, balanced, and easy to recreate at home. This class is ideal for both visitors and those living in Japan who would like to confidently prepare Okonomiyaki in their own kitchen.

Dietary Notes
I am happy to customize the menu to meet your dietary needs. However, as this is a home kitchen, I cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment. For your safety, please reconsider booking if you have severe allergies or strictly observant dietary requirements.

About Host

Yuka

★★★★★ (1)

All cooking classes by Yuka

I'm a cooking expert and instructor specializing in healthy Japanese cuisine, teaching in English.
from 2023 to 2025, I conducted cooking workshops in 10 countries in Oceania, Asia and Europe.

I usually host classes at home in the peaceful and cozy Oyamadai neighborhood, located just a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya, Tokyo.

In the class, I teach Japanese cooking skills and seasonal menus using fresh seasonal vegetables (mostly organic or pesticide-free), traditional Japanese seasonings and additive-free products.
I also focus on classes for people with dietary restrictions, such as vegans and gluten-free people, so that everyone can enjoy their meals together.

In the past, I had many dietary restrictions such as wheat, milk, eggs. I also supported foreign colleagues with food allergies and religious dietary needs.
During those times, When I traveled abroad, people were so nice and made sure I had something to eat. I'll never forget that, so I wanted to do the same for foreigners here in Japan.

Since then, I have studied various healthy cooking methods, including medicinal cuisine, macrobiotics, Shojin cuisine, and also explored gluten-free cooking. After that, I developed and supervised healthy menus at an organic cafe and a grocery store. Now, while teaching cooking, I am researching healthy cuisine that can be enjoyed by people of all backgrounds.

I am happy to arrange food according to your request, and looking forward to sharing our food culture with you.

Area

Exact location provided after booking.

Reviews of Cooking Class

Lili, France

★★★★★

I had the most amazing time learning how to make gluten-free okonomiyaki with Yuka ! She's a very good cook, but above all, she's extremely attentive to everyone's diet and the quality of the ingredients she cooks. She has welcomed with open arms and taught me a lot about the Japanese way of Life. I booked four classes with Yuka and also highly recommend the Shojin Ryori class :)

May 2025

Response from Yuka
Dear Lili, Thank you very much for attending my cooking class. I was delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. I was also pleased that you liked my gluten-free and vegan okonomiyaki sauce. I really enjoyed spending time with you in my kitchen and sharing our culture. Please keep in touch — I look forward to seeing you again .

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