Heart-warming Japanese home cooking with a local mother in Osaka

We recently attended a cooking class hosted by a local mom in Osaka, and it was an amazing experience. Our host Yoshiko was welcoming, and the small class size allowed for hands-on learning. We learned to prepare traditional Japanese. The flavors were authentic, and our host's warmth made it feel like a visit with a friend. It's a highly recommended experience for those looking to learn about Japanese cuisine and culture.

Booked this experience for co-workers as a birthday gift. Both said the experience was very personal and special because it was done at home. They absolutely loved the cooking class and could not stop talking about it!

This was a great experience! Yoshiko showed us how to put together a Japanese meal that would rival a 5vstar restaurant! Probably one of the best tours I have ever done!

We had such a great time with Yoshico, she cook’s and teaches with passion and is just so kind. I definitely recommend this amazing experience.

wonderfull experience with Yoshiko! She really made us feel home. We think it is nice that she has a menu to choose from and we took: mothers tastes. we like the varity of the dishes and the meat. She was patiante and we learned lot about taste and technique. And we are looking forward to try the recipes she gave us at home! Please go there!

My teenage daughters and I had a lovely time learning to cook five different dishes with Yoshiko. She picked us up from her local train station, took us to the local grocery store and then we headed to her home. She was well prepped for us to make the most of the time we had to learn how to prepare five different dishes; chicken teriyaki, rolled egg omelet, tofu gratin, wakame/ cucumber/ spinach salad, salmon with steamed veggies, teriyaki chicken. We also had rice, miso soup, tea, and kirin. She was such a sweet lady and took the time to speak with my daughter who is learning and trying to use Japanese while she is here. I’d highly recommend Yoshiko’s mother’s taste cooking class if you want to learn how to make a home cooked meal. It was a lot of delicious food, so come hungry. Mahalo nui loa Yoshiko for your hospitality, we enjoyed the experience!

Had a wonderful evening cooking with Yoshiko! She's very warm and welcoming, and as a foreigner on a holiday, it was nice to feel welcomed into a Japanese home! We made okonomiyaki, and several Japanese sides! Had so much fun! It was also nice that Yoshiko speaks English very well!

Oshiko is a lovely and gracious woman. These classes are a passion for her and she takes it very seriously and is well prepared. We learned a lot in our cooking class and enjoyed her hospitality!

A very good experience with a local mother. Well served and enjoy it very much. You must have a try.

Yoshiko was a joy to cook with! She was very thorough and well-spoken in her explanations and demonstrations (her English is excellent) and she was incredibly friendly and hospitable. We prepared the "Mother's Taste" lunch menu and it was delicious! She gave cultural context and explanations for the ingredients and each dish was authentic and very accessible. Even if you are a more inexperienced cook, you'll be able to make these dishes. We loved our experience and would recommend it to anyone who would like to have a traditional Japanese meal and enjoy the company of a very kind Japanese host.

Awesome home cooking! Yoshiko was so warm and welcoming. Cooking with her in her home was such a treat at the end of my trip. The food was fresh, simple and yummy to eat after we prepared and cooked it together. Japanese tea, water and with a little plum wine.

The cooking experience was very exceptional. I was happy to experience a more-like side of Japanese culture, away from the typical restaurant food. Your cooking lesson was exceptionally good! Thank you!

It was informative and interactive. Very enjoyable. (Scarlet) Cooking experience was very fun and everyone well involved. It was good to have the introduction to the variety of Japanese cooking sauces to see the different and how well they mix together. (Way yin) Really good, Amazing, enjoyable (Zachary) Good, fun, interesting and yummy 😊 (Jocelyn)

Favorite dishes : Tofu gratin, Spicy lotus root , Teriyaki chicken It was a lot of fun ! I enjoyed your explanations about each dish. All of the food was delicious!!! Amazing! Wonderful! Delicious! So informative and easy enough that I can make it at home. Amazing! Yoshiko was a great teacher. She showed us how to make all the dishes and was patient with my mistakes. We had a great time. We had wonderful conversation and the food was excellent! Absolutely wonderful ! All steps were explained and the food was delicious.

Very enjoyable, lots of information about Japanese cuisine and some interesting fusion style dishes. Lots of hand-on experience and tips to prepare food quickly. Enjoyed being hands on. So you make things to your style but still has unique flavours. I like learning about all the different sauces and dressings. Favorite dish : Teriyaki chicken, Steamed vegetable with Miso dressing

It was amazing. An forgettable experience. It was incredibly and interesting. I would 100% cook with you again. Favorite dish: Spicy lotus root

Yoshiko's cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. We highly recommend this to anyone that is not only looking to eat authentic Japanese but also get instructions on how to cook it.

Amazing ! Yoshiko made an excellent host. The insight into preparing the food and then eating it was one of the highlights of our holiday. Highly recommend! It was fantastic. Wonderful, amazing and authentic. You are super friendly and very welcoming. It was perfect and exactly I had expected. Favorite dish: Rolled omelet, Teriyaki chicken,

Very enjoyable and learned a lot. I really liked explanation and tasting in the beginning. And making our own omelet! It feels like cooking at home with my mother and making a family dinner. Thank you for teaching us. I loved the delicious food and our conversation😊! Favorite dishes: Tofu gratin, Spicy Edamame, Japanese rolled omelet

Very good. I really enjoyed learning a bit about Japanese cooking and trying things I have never tried before. Really enjoyed meeting you and cooking with you in your home. Great experience! Both hands on, and tutorial from Yoshiko. Such a warm and inviting kitchen to experience true home Japanese cooking! Best, most welcoming experience in Osaka!! Everything was interesting and yummy! So delicious! Oishi (おいしい)! Brilliant. Absolutely loved it. Was great to learn and enjoy homemade Japanese cooking cuisine. Yoshiko is extremely welcoming and hospitable. Thank you for allowing us into your home and sharing it with us. Favorite dishes:

I think there was a good balance between eating and cooking and we were able to get a lot of find done. Everything was throughly explained and all the dishes tasted great. The dishes are tasty and it has a good time management. Also the teacher is nice 😊. Time management was great, fnished six dishes in one hour and the whole cooking experience was well-organized. Everything is organized and well planned. So I had a great experience. Favorite dishes: Teriyaki chicken, Tomato salad, Japanese rolled omelet

Favorite dish : Gyoza and spicy Edamame, Omelet . Really good, Yoshiko knows how to teach. She always do and then ask you to do it yourself. She looks happy to be with strongs and show them her cuisine. A wonderful cooking experience! ありがとう。 Awesome, we had a great time and we learned a lot of techniques . Like using chopsticks.

All the dishes were good, especially Teriyaki chicken andspicy Edamame. It was fantastic . I had a great time and learned wonderful recipes. Yoshiko is a lovely and excellent chef, her recipes and teaching are fantastic.

We very much enjoyed the cooking class with Yoshiko. Not only was the class fun, interactive and varied but the food was really delicious. We also enjoyed the conversation with Yoshiko and learnt a lot about Japan, her family and culture. Highly recommended!

We strongly suggest Yoshiko and her cooking class once you plan to visit Japan! Really authentic! She is very kind, the course is interesting and the food very good!

Yoshiko was a nice and friendly teacher. She explains things clearly and was patient in teaching certain techniques. She's also nice to talk to and very creative with her recipes.

Yoshiko was great. She felt us at ease and her cooking instructions were clear. She had taken time and prepared well for the event. Great food choices, tasty and right portions. We felt like we were home. Thank you Yoshiko for hosting us and the cooking lessons. Above all the great time and excellent experience you gave us. Good luck.

Great experience to learn about Japanese cooking from a local in her own surroundings. Lovely food and a lovely host in Yoshiko.

Yoshiko's cooking class was wonderful. She began the class with a lesson on the different elements of Japanese cooking and the staples you need in your kitchen like mirin, dashi and ponzu sauce. We then had hands-on lessons in creating a Japanese rolled omelet, stuffing gyoza, baking tofu gratin and chopping marinated tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. Yoshiko gave us detailed recipes and instructions so we can cook these back in the States. This class is so special because it takes place in her home and we all ate together around her dining table. What fun!!!