Aichi Cooking Class
【Takoyaki】 A light meal that is baked in a special plate. Traditional Japanese soul food

Aichi
★★★★★ 3

House

Pick Up

Vegetarian

1.5 hours

Max 2 guests

Market Visiting






Cooking Class Menu

【Takoyaki】
・Takoyaki
・Mugi Tea(Free)

《Optional drink》
We have a variety of alcoholic drinks and Japanese tea, Herb tea, Flavor tea and Coffee.

Takoyaki is a traditional snack from the Kansai area where I was born and raised.
Most families have a special iron-cast pan to bake in it. Every family has one.

Takoyaki is a light meal that is made from dough by preparing a batter of flower blended with eggs and soup stock and chopped octopus.
If you don't like octopus, you can change to other ingredients.
You can put different ingredients.
[bacon, corn, cheese, Mochi, etc.]
Talk to me about what ingredients you want to add.

Would you like to learn recipes while making fun together with Takoyaki, my soul food that I have been familiar with since childhood?

《Optional Menu》 Japanese Ouelette
1.
Paid on a per class basis.
2.
The payment is due on the same day during class by cash.

If you wish to buy Takoyaki pan, you could get it at large supermarket near my house with tax free.

Let's have fun together!


  • Takoyaki

    Takoyaki

    Takoyaki is very cute, small battered balls containing octopus. When you visit Osaka, you can see Takoyaki shops and people wandering the streets while eating it.

Cooking Class Information

Takoyaki is a snack of chopped octopus placed in a batter of flour, egg and dashi soup stock and fried.

✤Vegetarians do not use octopus, but instead use other ingredients such as corn or mochi.

①The batter is poured onto a griddle with circular molds, then octopus is added along with red pickled ginger, spring onions, cabbege and deep-fried tempura batter.

②When the dough is a little baked, roll it with a pick.

③Rolls until rounded

④If you bake them round, take them on a plate and serve with sauce.

Red pickled ginger is ginger that has been pickled in plum vinegar and has a sour taste.

Red pickled ginger is an essential ingredient in Japanese flour-based dishes and cooking, and acts as a seasoning.

Tenkasu are round bits of deep fried tempura batter, a mix of flour, egg and water.

Tenkasu is packed with umami, and it is used not only in takoyaki but also okonomiyaki.

Tenkasu, like red pickled ginger, acts as a seasoning, and is an essential ingredient in takoyaki.

The way takoyaki is made can change from region to region. Sometimes konjac jelly is also used to make it.

You can add cheese, corn and bacon as you like


About Host


host-BELL

BELL

★★★★★ (3)

All cooking classes by BELL



Hello,
My name is Bell.
I can speak English, a little French and Italian.
I have travelled to over 26 countries.
I like long stay travel.
When I was in France, I had the experience of making sushi for wedding parties, birthday parties and events.

In addition, the main business is a handmade artist who creates Japan accessories, hair bands and Japanese-style bags.
So, after the cooking class, you can optionally experience making handmade accessories of Japanese origami cranes if you want.

I'm not good at English but I will welcome you with great hospitality.

✤Please contact us for reservations for three or more people.

✤Gluten-free classes are also available separately

✤If you are a vegetarian, please let me know at the time of booking

✤I will give you my original recipe for every lesson.

✤Please feel free to contact me even if there is no space in the schedule.

【Our location】
※ 30 minutes from Nagoya station by Train.(One way ¥270)
※ 20 minutes by train to Sakae Station in downtown Nagoya(One way ¥270)
※ 15 minutes from Nagoya Castle station by Train.(One way ¥270)
※ It takes 13 minutes by train to Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens representative tourist attraction in Nagoya.
(One way ¥240)
※ 20 minutes for Jiburi Park by car.

I have a car, so I will pick you up at Sabway Meijo line Chayagasaka Station.
My car seats 4 people, so I can carry up to 3 guests.
※If there are more than 3 of you, I will walk to the station to pick you up.
(15 mins walk)
Please leave large luggage such as suitcases in coin lockers at the station.

Would you like to learn how to prepare Japanese food in Nagoya?

Please feel free to contact me to make a reservation.

I am looking forward to meeting you soon.


Area



The closest station

Chayagasaka Station




How to get to the station?

From Nagoya Castle Station: 15mins




Free pick up service

This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!



Exact location provided after booking.


Reviews of Cooking Class

Nicole, United Kingdom

★★★★★

My son and I had a fantastic cooking experience with Bell. She was easy to talk to, friendly and super helpful. We got to try our dishes on the day and they were delicious. Our class was well organised, ran smoothly and we were given the recipes to take home. Bell also gave us advice about alternative ingredients we could substitute with back home. I would highly recommend Bell's class, she was very professional and gave us some interesting insight into Japanese food culture.

Oct 2023


host-BELL

Response from BELL
Thank you for coming to my cooking class. To make takoyaki at home, you will need a special plate, but if you buy one, please try making it using my recipe. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you very much again.


Nicole, United Kingdom

★★★★★

My son and I had a fantastic cooking experience with Bell. She was easy to talk to, friendly and super helpful. We got to try our dishes on the day and they were delicious. Our class was well organised, ran smoothly and we were given the recipes to take home. Bell also gave us advice about alternative ingredients we could substitute with back home. I would highly recommend Bell's class, she was very professional and gave us some interesting insight into Japanese food culture.

Oct 2023


host-BELL

Response from BELL
Thank you very much for coming to my cooking class with your son. I am very happy that you thought that you had a good experience in Japan. I also had a lot of fun and a wonderful time with you two. Thank you for choosing my classroom.


Agnes Breunig, Austria

★★★★★

Bell was so friendly and welcoming, we had fun and learned so much, not just about cooking but also about life in Japan! This was one of the highlights of our one-month-trip and we highly recommend Bell. After the class she even brought us to a supermarket with her car and helped us find the ingredients. If we ever come back to Japan, we would love to take another class with her! Thank you so much, Bell!

Aug 2023


host-BELL

Response from BELL
Thank you very much for coming to my cooking class today. I am very honored that even vegetarians can enjoy takoyaki without octopus. I am happy to be able to help you so that you can enjoy it at home. I think it would be very difficult for you to purchase Japanese food ingredients at Japanese supermarkets. I was very happy to be able to help with that. I will continue to work hard every day so that I can teach some traditional Japanese dishes. I look forward to seeing you again someday.


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FAQ about 【Takoyaki】 A light meal that is baked in a special plate. Traditional Japanese soul food | Cooking class by BELL

  • How long is this cooking class by BELL?

    Duration of this cooking class is 1.5 hours.

  • What is the maximum capacity of BELL's cooking class?

    Up to 2 people can join BELL's cooking class.

  • How much does it cost to join 【Takoyaki】 A light meal that is baked in a special plate. Traditional Japanese soul food?

    It costs 4200 per person.

  • Is 【Takoyaki】 A light meal that is baked in a special plate. Traditional Japanese soul food available for vegetarians?

    Yes, 【Takoyaki】 A light meal that is baked in a special plate. Traditional Japanese soul food has a vegetarian option.

  • How to get to the place where 【Takoyaki】 A light meal that is baked in a special plate. Traditional Japanese soul food being held?

    Please go to Chayagasaka Station which takes 15 mins from Nagoya Castle Station. Then BELL (host) will pick you up there!

Additional cooking class information

  • Confirmation

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  • Payment

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  • Cancellation

    Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.


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