Osaka SAKE Tasting with Takoyaki DIY

So much fun!! One of our favorite things we did in Osaka. Momo was so sweet and was a great teacher. We learned so much about sake and now I can confidently purchase some at the store and know which ones I like!!

We had a great time meeting and cooking with Momo. She is a terrific host and her English is excellent. She is an expert in sake and has a wealth of knowledge in Japanese cooking and cuisine. Exquisite sake lineup for tasting. Learned how to make takoyaki, which Osaka is famous for. Highly recommend this activity!

This was very enjoyable and educational. We really enjoyed our experience. Momoko is incredibly knowledgeable about sake and she made it very easy to understand. She's personable and welcoming and it was so lovely to meet her!

Our sake tasting and takoyaki DIY experience with Momoko could not have possibly been better.

There was only the two of us (max 6 anyway) so we had a private lesson all about sake.
We have been wine drinkers for years with a palate for the subtleties so we were keen to see what we could discern with the sake.
Clearly a learnt skill which Momoko had in spades but we could see the pattern in what we liked and didn’t and Momoko explained clearly and simply what those characteristics were.

The DIY Takoyaki was absolutely DIY.
Momoko showed and helped but we definitely made.
My wife doesn’t eat octopus but that was no problem for Momoko - nothing was a problem for Momoko - there was beef and cheese and kimchi and corn - all sorts of variations we could make. - all of which were yummy.

Momoko is a delightful young lady working her own business and her passion and interest shows and is what contributes to a wonderfully engaging and authentic experience.

Highly recommended.

The food was great, the drinks were awesome and was really fun learning about sake and how to make takoyaki with Momoko. Would definitely recommend!

We had a great time with Momoko!

It was a very relaxing and enjoyable evening.
We learnt a lot about Sake and Takoyaki.
Highly recommend!

Dan, Jo & Stuart

Fantastic experience. Momo was a delightful host. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for sake was evident. The takoyaki making was completely hands on and delicious. Learn about the different types of sake, make some takoyaki, then eat and drink, what could be better?

Our sake tasking and yakitori DIY experience with Momoko was marvelous! We learned so much about different kind of sake, and Momoko's instruction was very clear. Yakitori cooking was also fun, and we ended up with super delicious food to pari with all the sake. Highly recommend anyone who plan to visit Osaka to carve some time out and to learn sake and enjoy the cooking experience with Momoko!

What a fun experience with Momo!
Six of us arrived for the 6:30 seating. The location was easy to find based on the directions given, and an easy walk from our hotel. Our host, Momo, spoke English very well and she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to sake. She walked us through an understanding of the different kinds of sake based on how it is made and had pictures and descriptions for each bottle of sake she was featuring. (She changes her featured sake regularly). We then moved on to making Takoyaki, which is a very popular street dish. The six of us quickly followed her directions and set out to tackle making these tasty little treats. Momo explained how to use the different condiments and offered less traditional ones after we tried the traditional ones. The takoyaki will fill you up, so come hungry. We then picked seven different sakes to try based on our own preferences. Each sake was served in different styles of sake cups. We had an option for hot sake which was nice because Osaka was very cold the week we were there. As we moved through different sakes, Momo offered small plates of cheese to demonstrate how the cheese changes the taste ond creaminess of the sake. Momo then finished our night off with a small bowl of ice cream, served with an aged sake poured on top and sprinkled with salt. OMG, who knew!!
We left we sake smiles on our faces!!
Thank you, Momo for a fun and memorable night.

We did the sake Tasting/takoyaki experience with Momo. It was great. Momo is super knowledgeable about Sake. She thaught us all the categories, types, ingredients,... The different sakes were also delicious. Takoyaki making was also a lot of fun. Apart from the experience Momo was really sweet and fun and we could ask her everything we wanted to know about Japan. If you are doubting don't anymore and just book the experience, you will not regret it.

Our Takoyaki cooking class and sake experience with Momo was a must-do in Osaka! Momo is not only incredibly knowledgeable about sake, but gifted in her ability to explain the different designations and characteristics in an accessible and easy to understand way. We really enjoyed our time chatting with her about food and culture!

Momoko was wonderful! She speaks very good English and she was able to give us clear information on Sake and the different types and how they are classified. She had visual aids and made it easy for us to understand. This helped us decide which Sake to try and we were able to narrow down what we like.
The Takayuki making was great! She had all the ingredients ready and even had steak for us squeamish westerners who may not enjoy octopus. I loved the process and now I want to get the Takayuki griddle at home! We had a great time, the best tour on our trip!

A lovely relaxed afternoon. Momo was very engaging. We really enjoyed making takoyaki and learning about sake. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience! Highly highly recommend! Momo is very knowledgeable, funny, and personable. The space we were in was also very cozy and welcoming. We had so much fun over interesting conversations, great drink and good food! Thank you very much Momo!

Momo is amazing. She shared some of her history with us about her love for sake. Everyone in my party loved her, she was a personable host and just awesome in general. She was very easy going, patient and knowledgeable. She definitely made it to highlight during our Osaka trip. I cannot recommend this enough.

Momo was a warm and welcoming host. She gave a fantastic overview of the sake making process and the different types of sake. Making the takoyaki was a lot of fun and significantly added to the experience. We were all laughing as we tried the technique for the first time and we started to get the hang of it by the end with the coaching and encouragement of Momo our host. We had seven tasting for the event we purchased but I believe other events are offered with ten and fifteen tastings. We were able to select different types of sake that we just learned about and compare them directly so it was easy to tell which one we liked better. We were with a group of friends for this experience and it was one of the most enjoyable things we did during our trip to Japan.

Such a fun and educational experience! A must do if you're in Osaka!
If you're going to learn about Nihonshu (Sake), who better than an experienced Sake Sommelier with impeccable English teaching you - meet Momoko!
Enjoy making the best Takoyaki you'll eat while enjoying intimate conversations with the best host in town! Your Nihonshu menu has been specifically curated by Momoko and will guarantee to make you smile and enjoy flavors most travelers don't get to experience.
Advice: photograph your favorites from the menu to ensure you purchase some before you leave the country.