Osaka
Okonomiyaki experience: Osaka's world famous pancake
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
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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
Amy,
Mar 2025
My sister and I had amazing time. She is so friendly and made sure we saw the things we wanted to see. She was very patient and very sweet. We had a great time.
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Matthew,
Mar 2025
She was a blast! if you get Maria ask for her favorite spots her friends are so lovely! could barely communicate since I don’t know Japanese but it was still amazing!
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Grace,
Mar 2025
It was a very good tour.Our guide speaks 3 languages Japanese,English & Tagalog.Very fluent in English.She brought us to Shinsekai the old part of Osaks where locals go.We tasted food like takoyaki & kushikatsu.
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Beverley,
Mar 2025
Our walking guide, Fumiko, was absolutely wonderful—friendly, easy to chat with, and incredibly knowledgeable about Osaka. She also had a great sense of humour, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to explore the city.
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Amy,
Mar 2025
She took us to the places we wanted to go to. Very bubbly and took lovely photos
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JEFFREY,
Mar 2025
Louse was an excellent guide. The places we ate were for locals and the food was excellent. He was very engaging and we were very entertained by his history of the area and the local culture.
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