Menu
Welcome
* Matcha
* Seasonal Japanese Sweet
Seasonal Japanese Salad
Experience the freshness of seasonal Japanese vegetables, including premium Japanese tomatoes famous for their sweetness and rich taste.
Main Experience
* Takoyaki (Osaka-style savory octopus balls)
Choose Your Favorite Takoyaki Fillings
* Traditional Octopus
* Cheese
* Kimchi
* Seasonal Ingredients (subject to availability)
Toppings & Condiments
* Special Takoyaki Sauce
* Japanese Mayonnaise
* Bonito Flakes
* Seaweed Powder
Japanese Izakaya-Style Side Dishes
* Edamame
* Japanese Pickles
* Chilled Tofu
* One Seasonal Appetizer
Premium Japanese Drinks
Guests may enjoy up to three alcoholic drinks from the following selection:
* Japanese Beer
* Highball
* Chuhai
* Sake
* Premium Japanese Whisky (subject to availability)
Special Group Bonus
Groups of three or more guests will receive one complimentary bottle of Japanese sparkling sake to share.
Optional Seasonal Japanese Dessert (Advance Request)
Enjoy a carefully selected dessert featuring Japan's famous fruits or matcha.
During July and August, premium Japanese pears delivered directly from a local farm may also be available.
Available upon advance request.
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.
Japanese popular alcoholic drink must be Sake, or called Nihonshu, made from fermented rice. The foundation of good sake is quality rice, clean water, koji mold and yeast. Premium sake differentiates itself in quality of ingredients and production process, so that flavors ranges light and crisp to richer, fruity notes.
Takoyaki & Premium Japanese Drinks Experience in a Local Tokyo Home
Hosted in English by a local bilingual Japanese host.
Step into a real Tokyo home and experience an evening of Japanese food, drinks, culture, and conversation.
Before cooking, relax with matcha, a seasonal Japanese sweet, and a fresh seasonal salad featuring Japanese vegetables, including sweet Japanese tomatoes known for their rich flavor.
In this hands-on experience, you'll learn how to make Takoyaki, one of Japan's most beloved street foods. We'll guide you step by step as you prepare the batter, pour it into a traditional takoyaki pan, and master the art of flipping perfectly round Takoyaki.
Customize your Takoyaki with a variety of fillings, including traditional octopus, cheese, and kimchi, then finish them with authentic Japanese toppings and sauces.
To complement the meal, enjoy up to three premium Japanese alcoholic drinks. Choose from Japanese beer, highball, chuhai, sake, or premium Japanese whisky while learning about Japan's unique drinking culture and food pairings.
We'll also prepare a selection of seasonal Japanese side dishes chosen by your host. Some dishes may change depending on the season and ingredients available, making each experience a little different and unique.
After cooking, we'll gather around the table and enjoy a cozy home-style izakaya experience, sharing food, drinks, stories, and cultural insights together. This is a chance to experience the warm atmosphere of a Japanese gathering in a relaxed local home rather than a restaurant.
Along the way, you'll learn simple Japanese dining etiquette, chopstick culture, and make your own origami chopstick holder.
Take home the recipe, a small Japanese souvenir, and wonderful memories of Japanese hospitality.
Groups of three or more guests will receive a complimentary bottle of Japanese sparkling sake to share.
Optional seasonal Japanese desserts featuring premium fruits or matcha are available upon advance request.
Whether you're traveling solo, with friends, or with family, we look forward to welcoming you to our table and sharing a memorable Tokyo evening together.
My name is Toshi, and I am based in Tokyo. I host warm and authentic
home cooking experiences, sharing everyday Japanese food and culture
with guests from around the world.
I spent over 40 years working at a global company, including time in
the United States, supporting cross-cultural communication. These
experiences shaped my interest in connecting with people from
different backgrounds.
My partner, Demi, supports the experience with her background in
language education and international support. She also trained under a
professional chef from Hilton Tokyo Dynasty, bringing professional
knowledge into our home-style cooking.
Together, we create a welcoming space where guests can relax, enjoy
home-style dishes, and discover real Japan through conversation.
The closest station
Gakugeidaigaku Station
How to get to the station?
From Shibuya Station: 10mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Up to 6 people can join Otaguro's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
Yes, Tokyo Home Izakaya Experience: Takoyaki, Sake & Japanese Hospitality. Enjoy food, drinks, culture, and conversation around a local family's table. has a vegan option.
Please go to Gakugeidaigaku Station which takes 10 mins from Shibuya Station. Then Otaguro (host) will pick you up there!
It costs 9500 per person.
Yes, Tokyo Home Izakaya Experience: Takoyaki, Sake & Japanese Hospitality. Enjoy food, drinks, culture, and conversation around a local family's table. has a vegetarian option.
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.
