Nara: Okonomiyaki Cooking Workshop with Matcha in a Local Home｜Japan

Step into a private home in Nara and learn how to prepare a simple Japanese home-style meal centered around okonomiyaki.

Okonomiyaki is often described as a Japanese savory pancake, but the version prepared in this experience reflects a style commonly enjoyed in Kansai homes. It features a generous amount of finely sliced cabbage mixed into a light batter, creating a soft texture and natural sweetness when cooked.
You will begin by preparing the ingredients and mixing the batter with fresh cabbage. The pancake is then cooked on a Japanese hot plate, a common appliance used in many households. As it cooks, you will learn when to turn the pancake and how the cabbage softens while the outside develops a light crisp texture.
Alongside the okonomiyaki, you will also prepare a small Japanese set meal. Guests will shape one onigiri (rice ball) and prepare a simple miso soup, creating a meal similar to what might be served in a casual Japanese home.

Okonomiyaki is also a dish that is easy to recreate in your own kitchen. Once you understand the basic technique, you can adapt it using ingredients available in your country and gradually develop your own version.
After cooking, you will sit down and enjoy the meal you prepared: okonomiyaki, onigiri, and miso soup. The experience concludes with a soy milk matcha latte and a small Japanese sweet, offering a calm moment before continuing your visit in Nara.

The home is located about 15 minutes by train from Kintetsu Nara Station and 30 minutes from Osaka Namba Station, making it a convenient stop before or after exploring the historic sites of the city.
Group sizes are intentionally small, allowing for a relaxed and personal experience.