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[Private Cooking Class] Crispy Tonkatsu, Japanese Home-Style Side Dishes, Homemade Miso Soup, Wagashi & Matcha Experience (Vegan Options Available)

Cooking Class Menu

Tonkatsu Set Meal

In this class, you’ll learn how to make one of Japan’s most popular home-style meals: Tonkatsu.

Tonkatsu is a crispy breaded pork cutlet made with pork loin. We’ll serve it with freshly cooked rice and authentic miso soup to create a traditional Japanese set meal.

The miso soup is made with dashi prepared from kombu (kelp) and bonito flakes, and seasoned with my homemade miso.

For dessert, you’ll make Fruit Daifuku, a traditional Japanese sweet made with fresh fruit, sweet white bean paste, and soft mochi.

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Matcha Experience

Finish the class by preparing and enjoying your own bowl of matcha after a casual demonstration of Japanese tea style.

• Rice

  Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.

• 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

Tonkatsu

In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to make one of Japan’s most popular comfort foods: Tonkatsu.

You’ll prepare crispy pork loin cutlets, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden brown. Freshly cooked tonkatsu is served with a special sauce, creating a juicy, crispy, and delicious meal.

The meal is served as a traditional Japanese set with freshly cooked rice and miso soup made from dashi prepared with kombu (kelp) and bonito flakes.

The soup is seasoned with my homemade miso, giving it a rich, authentic flavor.

For dessert, you’ll make Fruit Daifuku, a traditional Japanese sweet made with fresh fruit, sweet white bean paste, and soft mochi.

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Matcha Experience

Finish the class with a relaxing matcha experience. I’ll demonstrate a casual Japanese tea style, then you’ll prepare and enjoy your own bowl of matcha.

About Host

Keiko

★★★★★ (5)

All cooking classes by Keiko

I have over 20 years of experience teaching authentic Japanese home cooking and have been welcoming international guests for more than 3 years.

In my cooking classes, you’ll enjoy making authentic Japanese dishes from scratch in a warm and welcoming local home. From handmade ramen and udon to sushi, tempura, okonomiyaki, wagashi, and matcha, I’ll guide you step by step while sharing Japanese food culture, traditions, and everyday life.

I love meeting people from all over the world and helping my guests create unforgettable memories through food, culture, and genuine Japanese hospitality. I look forward to welcoming you to my home in Osaka!

Area

Exact location provided after booking.

Reviews of Cooking Class

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Jonathan, United States of America

★★★★★

Keiko was very gracious to provide us a ride from the train station to her home to make a hearty, complete meal with tonkatsu, miso soup, three home-cooked sides, and a mochi dessert. She struck a great balance between demonstrating each step and allowing us to practice important parts of the preparation. We thoroughly enjoyed the cooking process and learning how to set the table. Our meal was filled with great music and conversation, and we learned how to end our meal with a tea ceremony. We would definitely do another class with Keiko. Arigato gozaimasu!

Feb 2026

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Mike, United States of America

★★★★★

I wish I could give more than five stars. Still, we knew what we were in for as this was our second class with Keiko. She is absolutely wonderful and we learned a lot. She was great with our teenagers. I'm so happy that we got to enjoy another cooking class with her and will do so again should we return to Osaka.

Jan 2026

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Héloïse, Belgium

★★★★★

Our cooking experience with Keiko was amazing, she is a very welcoming person and we enjoyed every minute of it. The food was not only delicious, but we also learned about table setting and did a tea ceremony. Amazing class, would definitely recommend!

Aug 2025

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Elin Björkström, Sweden

★★★★★

If you want to have the most memorable and fun experience in Osaka, I would even say during your Japan trip - cook with Keiko!! This is my second time visiting her. Keiko is a very caring person and super nice person to talk to. And of course she is an amazing instructor. This time I cooked tonkatsu with her, a year ago we cooked udon ramen. Both times was amazing experiences and when I have the chance to come back to Japan, I will always want to go back to Keiko’s cooking classes. 5/5, thank you so much Keiko for always giving the best experience. I appreciate you! ♥️

Jul 2025

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Candice Chow , United States of America

★★★★★

Wonderful experience, we all learned a lot with new techniques and recipes. Keiko was amazing. Would definitely go back for another cooking class.

Oct 2023

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