Viator Rating : 5 (149 reviews)
Osaka
Osaka: Sake & Takoyaki Cooking Class
120
Overview
Osaka SAKE Tasting with Takoyaki DIY offers a unique and delicious way to experience Osaka's food culture. This isn't just a tasting; it's an interactive cooking class and sake journey all in one. Perfect for food lovers and anyone wanting an authentic taste of Osaka, this experience dives deep into local flavors and traditions.
Participants will learn the secrets to making perfect Takoyaki, Osaka's famous grilled octopus balls, from a local guide. The recipe includes special ingredients like Wagyu beef and cheese, taking this street food to a gourmet level. After mastering the art of Takoyaki, guests will explore the world of Japanese sake with a certified sake sommelier.
The sommelier, also a former brewer, will guide you through the history, culture, and production of sake, offering tips on how to choose the best sake at restaurants. With over 10 types of sake available, you're sure to discover your new favorite. This experience combines hands-on cooking with expert-led tasting, providing a memorable and delicious adventure in Osaka. 
Highlights
Cook Your Own Takoyaki: Learn to make Osaka's famous street food with a secret recipe and special ingredients.
Sake Tasting with an Expert: Discover the world of Japanese sake with a certified sommelier and former brewer.
Taste Over 10 Types of Sake: Explore a variety of sakes and find your favorite with guidance from an expert.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more personal and interactive experience with a small group setting.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning to make Takoyaki and found it more delicious than street vendors.
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Many enjoyed the sake tasting, especially the variety and the expert guide.
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Visitors appreciated the small group setting, which made the experience feel personal.
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Reviewers highlighted the guide's knowledge and enthusiasm for sake and Takoyaki.
Some found it challenging to keep up with the pace.
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A few reviewers wished for more time to explore specific sakes in detail.
The Journey
Takoyaki Cooking Class
Learn to make Takoyaki, Osaka's famous street food, with a local guide's secret recipe and special ingredients, including Wagyu beef and cheese. Enjoy the fun of cooking and the deliciousness of your own creations.
Sake Tasting Experience
Delve into the world of Japanese sake with a sake sommelier and former brewer. Discover the history, culture, and making process of sake, learn how to choose sake at restaurants, and taste a variety of seasonal sakes to find your favorite.
Know Before You Go
This Osaka SAKE Tasting with Takoyaki DIY experience includes snacks and alcoholic beverages. It does not include anything else outside of that. Please note that specific pickup or drop-off locations are not included; please refer to your booking confirmation for the exact meeting point details.
Hot Tip
Some reviews mention that it is best to arrive hungry, as you'll be enjoying both the Takoyaki you make and the sake you'll be tasting. Also, be sure to ask your guide any questions you have about sake – they're a wealth of knowledge!
Review Summary
Customers generally say this experience is a perfect blend of authentic food culture and interactive fun, with many praising the friendly and knowledgeable guide, Momoko. The sake tasting is described as informative with diverse selections, while the Takoyaki cooking is both engaging and delicious, often ranked better than street vendors. Some guests note that the personalized attention in small groups enhances the quality of learning and enjoyment. Negative comments are rare but occasionally mention that the cooking process can be challenging initially; however, the guidance provided overcomes this hurdle.
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