This was the best activity we did during our 3-week stay in Japan! The price is actually super reasonable and the cooking course itself... easily 5+/5 stars! Cooking takoyaki is so much fun and after this course, I am comfortable to try it at home with all the tips and skills I received from here, and it tasted so, so good! And Zen and Lisa were absolutely wonderful hosts. Would definitely, without zero reservatios, recommend this!
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Thank you so much for today! I was really happy to see how enthusiastically you listened to the explanation on how to make takoyaki. You were also incredibly skilled at cooking them—it was amazing! I hope you try making them at home, too. They’re delicious with all sorts of fillings besides octopus. I’m so glad this could be a memorable part of your trip! Thank you!
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Miika_K
July 29, 2026 · via Viator
Great fun cooking takoyaki!
We had an amazing time with Zen and Lisa! We cooked two rounds of takoyaki - first practice round with good advice from our teachers and then the true test. I think we passed! This was by far the best arranged activity we had on our trip. I could do this again tomorrow!
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Thank you so much for today! We had a wonderful time, too. I’m so happy that this became a memorable part of your trip. Thanks for sharing so much about your travels in Japan as well! Takoyaki tastes especially delicious when you make it yourself, doesn't it? You both did a fantastic job making it. Thank you!
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Angus_L
January 26, 2026 · via Viator
Delicious Takoyaki with great teachers!
Zen and Lisa are very practiced, and are great and patient teachers. They're also great for a chat while you're cooking. They take you through the process well, sharing tips and tricks to hone your technique. The memories and knowlege you take from this class will allow you to make delicious takoyaki whenever you like and that alone would be worth the price of admission. But with Zen's deep knowlege and affection for Osaka, cooking, and delicious takoyaki, it becomes an absolute must!
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Thank you so much for all your kind words!I love Osaka, so I’m really happy that you could feel that and that you both enjoyed making takoyaki ! We had such a great time talking with you!
Thank you for sharing stories about your country and your travels — it was really interesting and fun !
Were you able to see Mt. Fuji clearly?
Thank you again for joining us!
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Lisa_B
January 22, 2026 · via Viator
Fun experience
My daughter and I had an amazing time learning to make takoyaki with Zen and Lisa. Definitely a highlight of our trip. They came out delicious.
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Thank you so much! We’re so happy to hear it was a highlight of your trip!
We also really enjoyed talking about food and anime with you !
You were both amazing at making takoyaki — it was hard to believe it was your first time!
Thank you again for joining us!
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Tim
December 15, 2024 · via Viator
Authentic Takoyaki
Masa’s venue is a lovely restaurant with all the proper tools to make for a wonderful experience. The takoyaki we made is better than anything i’ve had in the US!
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Shay_S
November 19, 2024 · via Viator
Ordinary Americans turned Takoyaki Making Experts!
Masa and Risa were wonderful and inviting. We were provided detailed directions with photos to find the classroom, so it was easy to find the location. Masa and Risa were waiting and greeted us promptly when we arrived. We got started right away and were given step-by-step instructions on how to make takoyaki. The takoyaki was delicious and plentiful. We couldn't finish them all so Masa and Risa provided take out containers to bring our yummy takoyaki back to our hotel with us. Definitely a fun group activity!
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Thank you for a wonderful time! Everyone was very good at making takoyaki.
Thank you for sharing your stories about eating beef bowls for breakfast that day and going to see sumo. It was also great that we could all take photos posing for takoyaki together!
I hope this takoyaki experience will be one of your fond memories of the trip!
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Joseph_M
August 25, 2024 · via Viator
Masa and Risa were...
Masa and Risa were terrific and it was a complete joy to learn how to cook the traditional Japanese way. Octupus balls were fun to make.
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Thank you for a wonderful time!
You both made takoyaki so well that I couldn't believe it was your first time making them!
Thank you for asking me so much about Osaka culture. I hope you've grown to love Osaka.
Thank you for teaching me so much about the country you live in.
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Bradley_S
May 19, 2024 · via Viator
Don’t miss this
The chef and his assistant were wonderful. We were the first time he was doing this and it was a smashing success to learn how to cook and then eat one the most popular dish of Osaka.
We learned how to cook takoyaki in the typical Japanese way.
The chef and his assistant were so focused on ensuring we had a great experience.
Thank you
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Thank you for the wonderful time we had the other day.
I'm so glad that you were interested in takoyaki and enjoyed it.
Both of you said it was your first time, but you cooked takoyaki very well!
Thank you for sharing your travel memories with me. I hope this experience will also become one of your wonderful memories!
Thank you so much.
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Scott_B
May 18, 2024 · via Viator
Such a fun cooking experience.
We had the most wonderful morning spent with Zen and Risa learning the art of Takoyaki. They were both so professional in their delivery and as a vegetarian, were so accommodating. The class was informative, engaging and most importantly fun! We will be heading off to the shops to buy a machine before returning home … we enjoyed it that much! Thank you again, Scott and Kate
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Thank you for the wonderful time we had the other day.
You both cooked the Takoyaki very well. And more than anything, I'm so glad that you enjoyed it.
Another feature of Takoyaki is that you can put various ingredients in it. I hope you continue to enjoy making various discoveries with Takoyaki.
Thank you so much.
