Osaka
Okonomiyaki experience: Osaka's world famous pancake
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
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Okonomiyaki experience: Osaka's world famous pancake
"Okonomiyaki" savory pancakes are a proud culinary emblem of Osaka. Join a local to indulge in some of the best in the city and find out why
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- 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.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
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
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Starbucks Coffee - Tsutaya Ebisubashi - The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat 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.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Greg
Jun 2025
Max was fantastic! Like seeing the city with your good friend that happens to live there! Just what we were looking for!
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Les
Jun 2025
Thank you Alex! I had an excellent day touring Osaka with you. I loved the historical components and the sites we visited. It would’ve been fun to eat at a few more places but our time was still well spent. It was easy to meet Alex for the tour. He messaged me the day before which I found helpful and appreciate because I know I’d have a hard time planning that. Alex was very knowledgeable and engaged; he checked in with me often to personalize our tour and was very enthusiastic and energetic about sharing his unique knowledge and experiences on Japan. I could tell he was invested in me having the best experience possible which I so appreciate.
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Rhona
Jun 2025
Maria was excellent! Great communication. Accommodated our meet up location to close to cruise terminal. Was so positive. Lots of information and tailored the tour to our tastes and interests.
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Vanessa
Jun 2025
We had a fabulous morning with Max our guide. Was a challenge due to lots of rain but we found it interesting and really enjoyed!
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Rhona
Jun 2025
Maria was great!! She was super communicative, she was accommodating about meeting time and location near our cruise ship, she personalized the tour to our interests (which was seeing the best city and food highlights and that's exactly what she gave us, and then some!), and she was friendly, positive, and energetic the entire tour. Thanks so much Maria!
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Gregory
Jun 2025
Our guide Ryan was American and very friendly had a lot of knowledge about Osaka and the area took us on subway.
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