San Diego Japanese Street Food: Okonomiyaki

San Diego, California

San Diego Japanese Street Food: Okonomiyaki

San Diego, California

Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Learn how to make Okonomiyaki, the beloved Japanese street food, in a fun and engaging cooking class perfect for culinary adventurers in San Diego!

🥞 Step-by-step guidance on creating the perfect batter and understanding the art of Japanese pancake making

🌱 Start with a base of cabbage and scallions, with the option to add shrimp or bacon for additional flavor

🍳 From mixing ingredients to grilling, participate actively in every step of the cooking process

🎉 Enjoy a relaxed setting that encourages participation, whether you're hands-on or prefer to assist and taste

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Select Saturdays 1:00pm
Select Sundays 5:00pm

Full description

Dive into the vibrant world of Japanese street food with our Okonomiyaki cooking class, where you'll learn to craft this versatile and delightful dish, often described as a Japanese pancake. "Okonomiyaki," which translates to "as you like it grilled," truly lives up to its name, allowing for a variety of toppings. In this interactive, hands-on session, you'll be taught how to mix the perfect batter that binds all the ingredients together. Starting with a vegetarian base of cabbage and scallions, you can customize your creation with additional toppings such as shrimp or bacon. This class is ideal for anyone with a passion for Asian flavors and an interest in replicating these authentic techniques at home. With no prior experience needed, our class provides all necessary equipment and ingredients, offering a fun and informative environment suitable for both enthusiastic cooks and curious beginners.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: 21+

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: This experience is not suitable for children.
Pets: This experience is not suitable for pets.
Dietary restrictions: Can adapt to these dietary restrictions: Vegetarian friendly and nut free

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: This class is approximately 2 hours long.
What’s included: All instruction, equipment and ingredients needed
Who will be present: You will have a teacher with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (from 8 to 24 people). You will be working in groups of 2 to 4 people.
Spectators: Everyone must have a ticket/reservations.
Photo/ video: Photography is allowed and encouraged.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: This experience is indoors.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance.
Parking: You can park at the experience location.
What to wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. Please dress in clothing you won't mind getting dirty.
What to bring: Outside drinks are not allowed. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price.
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: There are restrooms at the experience location.

FAQs

What should I expect on the day of the class?

Arrive a few minutes early to check in with the chef instructor using the ticket holder’s name. No need to bring a printed confirmation. The class will typically start with an introduction and a brief overview of the recipes you'll be preparing. Ingredients and cooking stations will be provided, and the chef will guide you through each step. After cooking, you'll enjoy the delicious meal you've created.

Why do classes work together in groups?

Cooking classes are designed to be a social and interactive experience. Working in groups encourages collaboration, allows for sharing of tips and techniques, and enhances the fun of the learning process. It's also a great way to meet new people who share your interests.

Can you accommodate food allergies?

For details on dietary restrictions for each class, refer to the "Practical Info" section on the class detail page.

Will I eat the food after cooking?

Yes! Enjoying the meal you've prepared is the best reward for all your efforts.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly.