Learn all about the “Washoku” Japanese cuisine from Machiko sensei, born and raised in Osaka. This workshop offers an opportunity to try your hand at healthy and delicious home-made dishes from local and seasonal ingredients.
After the lesson you will go to a local supermarket, accompanied by Machiko sensei.
Let’s enjoy the cuisine of Osaka!

The “one soup three dishes” is a traditional Japanese style of cuisine, consisting of one soup, one main and two side dishes.
Its special characteristic is its balance, as you cover your energy needs through the carbohydrates in rice, your hydration needs through the soup, and the rest of micronutrients through the accompanying dishes.
This type of cuisine has a long history and has been a staple of households for over 600 years.
As this experience involves dishes made from Osakamon (highest quality produce sourced directly in Osaka), it enables you to enjoy the cuisine of Osaka to the fullest.

▼Machiko sensei will politely teaching a student

▼Please feel free to try and make the dishes at home as well :)

Being able to take a lesson in the private residence of the teacher is one of the major selling points of this experience.
Her experience as a former teacher of Japanese come to shine during the cooking lessons, with an individual approach to each customer - leading to a very pleasant and fun experience for all.

▼The interior design is quite traditional and beautiful.

▼Let’s enjoy the freshly cooked meal together!

In this experience you can also enjoy a visit to the local market, packed to the brim with locally sourced goods.
Enjoy shopping for the best ingredients with your teacher!

▼Let’s take a look at some of the most typical Osaka ingredients

The instructor has completed the Halal Management Training Course by the Japan Halal Association, which is accredited by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), and has experience in hosting many Halal-compliant guests.
Food and cooking utensils are strictly controlled, and rooms for worship are available as well.

At the end of the experience you will receive a gift of recipes byt your instructor, so you can recreate the same dishes back home as well!

The details of the venue hosting the lesson will be sent to you via email after the reservation has been completed. (the venue may be subject to change due to e.g. group size)
Once you exit the Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station via exit 12, turn right and you should see a Starbucks store.
Your instructor will meet you in front of the Starbucks.
Please enjoy the unique experience and your time together with Machiko sensei.