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What you’ll do

Post World War II, Japanese folk needed a cheap, fast meal; thus, okonomiyaki was born! Every local has a slightly different description of okonomiyaki, but the name means ‘what you like, grilled’! A savory pancake made with a base of shredded cabbage and batter; you’ll find skilled street food maestros creating innumerable varieties of delicious treats.

Discover Osaka’s best okonomiyaki eateries, ranging from bustling restaurants to tiny, family-owned stalls that locals favor above all else. From the former slum of Shinsekai, where authenticity is the name of the game, to Omoni, a Umeda gem where you can make your own pancakes, your host will ensure you get the tastiest possible okonomiyaki experience.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Starbucks Coffee - Tsutaya Ebisubashi - The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee.

Experience outline

  • Try okonomiyaki, Osaka’s most famous dish at the spots that are best loved by locals
  • Discover what exactly this dish is, and why it’s so famous here in Osaka.
  • Enjoy okonomiyaki in three different ways from three different eateries. Variety? You bet.
  • Discover which street food stalls and eateries are best-loved by the locals.
  • Whip up your own version of okonomiyaki, or let master chefs take the reigns!
  • Get expert recommendations from your host that’ll keep you well-fed for the rest of your stay.

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • 3 different types of okonomiyaki
  • A glass of sake, highball, wine, beer or a soft drink

Meeting point

Starbucks Coffee - Tsutaya Ebisubashi - The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee.

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund

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Reviews

    Words can not express my appreciation for the best tour we received from Claudio in Bologna. He really went out of his way to meet All our desires and expectations. Knowledgeable, friendly, well versed in English language and kind hearted. Great Asset to the tour company's he participated with. Thank you very much.

    April 2024

    Alex m

    Our five hour trip was interesting and informative. We came away from it feeling that we had seen the essence of Kyoto and in a very short time had a much better understanding of this lovely city. Our guide, Alvin, was excellent.

    April 2024

    Malcolm S

    Thanks to my local guide, Ack I felt safe in this bustling metropolis that can be intimidating for those who don’t speak or understand Japanese. Ack expertly navigated the city and its various public transportation systems with ease. He made sure I got to see everything on my list.

    April 2024

    Sylvia G

    We had a lovely time with Tiana visiting Kyoto. She was really knowledgeable and was great catching the interest of the kids with many details about shrines, temples and also life in Japan in general. It was really a great guided tour.

    April 2024

    Nicolas D

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