Cook Okonomiyaki at a Hidden Local Spot in Hiroshima

This hands-on cooking experience in Hiroshima suits food lovers and first-time visitors seeking authentic local cuisine and culture.

Highlights

• Cook authentic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki with a professional local chef
• Enter a teppanyaki restaurant kitchen normally closed to guests
• Learn the history and culture behind Hiroshima's famous soul food
• Work in pairs to create one okonomiyaki on a traditional iron griddle
• Enjoy the meal you made in a restaurant popular with local residents

Description

Discover Hiroshima through its iconic local dish with this authentic cooking experience at Okonomiyaki Acchan, a local restaurant frequented by residents. Unlike typical cooking classes, you will step inside a real teppanyaki kitchen, usually off-limits to guests, and experience cooking in a genuine local setting.

With guidance from the restaurant owner, you will prepare Hiroshima’s signature okonomiyaki using traditional techniques and ingredients served daily to locals. Working in pairs, you create one okonomiyaki on a real teppan (iron griddle) while learning about the dish’s history, culture, and unique cooking style.

As the okonomiyaki cooks layer by layer, you will hear stories about how this soul food developed after World War II and its ongoing cultural significance in Hiroshima. This experience connects you to the city through its food, people, and traditions.

After cooking, enjoy the okonomiyaki you helped prepare in a welcoming neighborhood restaurant atmosphere.

Includes

• Half of the okonomiyaki you make (additional half portion available upon request)
• One welcome drink (additional drinks at your own expense)
• English-speaking guide
• Okonomiyaki cooking experience

Excludes

• Any food or drinks not listed under 'Includes' are at your own expense
• Additional drinks beyond the welcome drink
• Pickup service (participants must arrange their own transportation)
• Vegan, gluten-free, or other special dietary accommodations

Important Information

• This tour is not suitable for guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions
• A minimum of two participants is required; if not met, the tour will be canceled with a full refund

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable attire suitable for kitchen work. The tour operates year-round, any day suits depending on availability.