Family-Friendly Tempura Cooking Class in Osaka

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Have you ever wanted to recreate the crispy tempura you've enjoyed at Japanese restaurants? This cooking class is your chance to learn the secrets behind this iconic dish. Tempura is a deep-fried delight made from battered vegetables or seafood, often featuring shrimp or fish. In this class, you'll be guided by Max, a friendly host, restaurant owner, and passionate Japanese food enthusiast, who will help you perfect your tempura-making skills so you can enjoy this comfort food anytime.

Max’s class offers more than just cooking—it’s an immersive dive into Japanese cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a complete beginner, participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome in his spacious kitchen, which also boasts a fantastic view of central Osaka. You'll learn to prepare four dishes, including three varieties of tempura: shrimp, two types of seasonal vegetables, and kakiage. The meal is rounded out with miso soup, rice, a seasonal dessert, and green tea, all enjoyed together in a cozy setting while soaking in the city views.

Your bilingual Japanese-American host, Max, will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you learn, cook, and have a lot of fun. As a takoyaki restaurant owner and part of a family that runs a tempura restaurant in Tokyo, Max is the perfect source for all your Japanese food questions. A proud Osaka resident, he also loves to share travel tips and recommendations.

Inclusions

• A cooking instructor who is bilingual in Japanese and English
• Ingredients and utensils to make a tempura meal
• Recipes and souvenirs to take home

Exclusions

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

Menu

• Three varieties of tempura (shrimp and two types of seasonal vegetables)
• Kakiage
• Miso Soup
• Seasonal Dessert
• Green Tea

Schema

• Meet Max at the designated meeting point and head to the venue
• Arrive at Max’s kitchen and get an overview of the recipes
• Prepare your meal: three types of tempura, rice, and miso soup
• Pair your meal with tea and a seasonal dessert
• Sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor!