Learning to Cook Ramen & Gyoza with Yuka on a Drizzly Osaka Morning
My Daughter: “Yuka was very warm and friendly. Very accommodating. Attending her cooking class made our Japan trip unforgettable. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you so much, Yuka.”
Me: “It was an honour to be invited inside Yuka’s kitchen. The classes and processes were methodical yet genial and straightforward. The tours were an eye-opener, the new information she gave us about Japan’s culture, the shrine, about miso, sesame seeds, Japanese plums, and even the ancient apothecary were extraordinary. Thank you very much, Yuka.”
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louisecO4965DU
June 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Katsu curry making experience
Amazing experience!! Our host Yuka was so lovely and knowledgeable and even showed us round her favourite shops in the area! The Katsu curry we all made was sooo good, would recommend for solos or groups!!
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virg4967515
April 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Yum ramen & gyoza
Before the cooking class, our instructor Luka took us to some local shops and I bought plum wine, and different sesame seeds for cooking and flavor. The instructions for making ramen broth and gyoza were easy to follow and a lot of fun! If you want to do something chill and still learn about Japanese culture, then you should take a cooking class.
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Alen D
March 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible and cooking experience!!
Yuka was amazing! So informative, so knowledgeable and polite. Made it a really fun experience. And the food was so tasty. Cannot recommend it enough!
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Nicki S
March 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The best cooking school
Yuka was extremely helpful and informative. We made the best okonomiyaki and Yuka had plenty of tips for the home cook. We had a wonderful walk through her neighborhood and visited her favourite shops. Yuka has excellent English. I would highly recommend.
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317simonl
February 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great to see how locals cook these dishes from scratch.
Fantastic cooking class. Yuka was a great communicator and so helpful with the instructions. It was great to see how locals cook these dishes from scratch.
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Cathy W
January 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful cooking experience
We’re so glad we booked this cooking class! Yuka is personable and explained the food well. We really enjoyed the cooking and particularly enjoyed eating the delicious food afterwards. Thanks go to Yuka too for her help in making an appointment for me.
Thank you so much Yuka, we loved the experience.
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louiser9480
December 10, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience
My son and I absolutely loved this cooking experience. Yuka is an amazing host. She first took us to a few local food stores for tastings and then to her kitchen to make tonkatsu curry. She was very patient in explaining and showing us the various processes, while also sharing about Japanese culture and gave us tips on good places to eat and visit. Definitely recommend this experience, thank you so much Yuka! Gochisousamadeshita
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V5517XChelent
November 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing cooking class, delicious food and tour of some local shops. Thoroughly recommend!
A fantastic cooking class, started with a tour of the local shops and shrine with samples from the local shopkeepers. Really well explained and lovely to see some authentic local business, we actually went back and did some shopping at some after! The cooking itself was easy to follow and Yuka-san was amazing, so lovely and helpful. The okinomiyaki came out absolutely delicious and I can't wait to make it at home! 100% worthwhile activity, never felt rushed and great for taking home some new easy skills.
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Allison H
November 13, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great Cooking Class!
We had a great experience at Osaka Cooking Base! Yuka was fantastic and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed going to all the shops and the food was delicious!
