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

Osaka has its own distinctive dialect so although you might've practised your

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.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

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 experience

What 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 most

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.

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What travelers think of this experience

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.

Skip Jun 2025

I came with my teenage kids with varied interests and we had inclement weather. Maria did an EXCELLENT job of managing our itinerary to meet everyone’s needs while minimizing the weather impact. We had a wonderful trip and got out $’s worth!

Vivien Jun 2025

Ich hatte eine wunderschöne Zeit mit Maria. Sie hat sich schon vor der Tour gemeldet und Einzelheiten geklärt. Haben schöne Orte entdeckt und konnte super Fotos machen. Dazu hat sie noch spannende Fakten erzählt was das Erlebnis perfekt gemacht hat. I had a wonderful time with Maria. She contacted me before the tour and clarified all the details. We discovered beautiful places and were able to take great photos. She also shared some fascinating facts, which made the experience perfect.

Vivien Jun 2025

Ich habe die Tour kurzfristig gebucht da ich fasziniert war von den abendlichen Lichtern und Eindrücken Japans. Mein Tour Guide Fumiko hat mich an super Plätze geführt. Obwohl die Tour eher für das Nachtleben ausgelegt war hat sie sich Zeit genommen mir versteckte Orte und Gassen zu zeigen wo ich super Bilder machen kann und mir dazu noch viel Tips und Anregungen mitgegeben. Ich habe die Tour wirklich genossen und wunderschöne Plätze gesehen die ich selbst nicht gefunden hätte. I booked the tour at short notice because I was fascinated by the evening lights and impressions of Japan. My tour guide, Fumiko, took me to some amazing places. Although the tour was more focused on the nightlife, she took the time to show me hidden spots and alleys where I could take great photos and gave me lots of tips and suggestions. I really enjoyed the tour and saw beautiful places I wouldn't have found on my own.

Emily Jun 2025

I spent a lovely moring in Osaka checking out the vintage luxury purse scene with Fumiko, my guide. She helped me find shops that carried the items I was looking for, but more importantly was a great shopping buddy and translator as needed. This private tour was a great option for me when I wanted to go shopping and the rest of my group didn't. We did run into a problem that my tour started at 10am and most of the shops we wanted to look at didn't open until 11am. Fumiko tried to find the few places that opened early for us to start at, but I would advise starting shopping tours at 11am to avoid this issue.

Carter Jun 2025

Saw the Osaka hot spots as well as some off the beaten path! Maria was great and knew her stuff! We highly recommend!

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