Do I need prior cooking experience to join?

No experience is required. The staff will guide you through each step, from seasoning the broth to boiling noodles and assembling your bowl of ramen.

Can I customize my ramen?

Yes! You can choose toppings and adjust flavors to suit your taste when building your own bowl of ramen.

Will I make the broth from scratch?

The full broth is pre-prepared due to time constraints. You will season and assemble it, learning essential techniques and tips used in traditional ramen kitchens.

Are there any dietary restrictions I should know about?

This ramen contains chicken, pork, and fish. If you have dietary restrictions, please note that the experience may not be suitable.

Tokyo Ramen Shop Kitchen Experience

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Location

Tokyo

Duration

1 hour

Group size

Max 7 guests

Language

Japanese, English

Location

Tokyo

Duration

1 hour

Group size

Max 7 guests

Language

Japanese, English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

•5 reviews

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Learn the basics of ramen with insider insights from local shop staff
Explore the kitchen, tools, and key ramen ingredients with guided explanations
Make your own bowl of ramen inside a working ramen shop

Visit a working ramen shop in Tokyo and watch a bowl of ramen come to life. In this hands-on experience, shop staff guide you through the tools, ingredients, and daily routines of a real ramen kitchen, teaching traditional Japanese techniques along the way. You’ll move from watching to doing as you learn each step. Prepare the broth seasoning, boil the noodles, and finish them with a traditional tebo strainer. Then assemble your bowl, adding toppings and adjusting flavors to your taste. Along the way, you’ll discover why timing, temperature, and technique are so important in making ramen. The experience ends on a high note, as you sit down to enjoy the bowl of ramen you made yourself, served in the same shop where locals come to eat. It is a focused, satisfying experience that offers both insight and a great meal, all in an authentic ramen setting.

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Pescetarian

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Vegan

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Pescetarian

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Kosher

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Course changes seasonally, exact dishes can't be confirmed in advance. byFood can communicate any dietary needs to the host when you book.

A 1-hour ramen kitchen tour and cooking experience

Utensils and ingredients to make your own delicious bowl of ramen

2 bowls of ramen

Gyoza (fried dumplings)

Transportation to and from Nezu Station

Tokyo

Meet your host in front of Akafudado supermarket near Nezu Station's Exit 1 (Bunkyo Ward.) More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

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Free cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days before for a full refund.

No refund within 2 days of the experience or no-shows.

Frank and his team

Partner since Jun 2019

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Aurelie J.October 2024 • byFood

It was great !

Yun KipnisMarch 2024 • byFood

Sahori was an exceptional guide for our ramen cooking experience. My 12 year old son and 10 year old daughter had a blast donning Japanese aprons and getting behind the fire in a top notch noodle shop. The chef was able to walk the children through the process and shared the story behind the delicious recipe passed down through generations. Would recommend will for any family traveling with kids or adults looking for a great experience following by superb food.

William LundyFebruary 2024 • byFood

The entire experience exceeded my expectations! Guide Frank様 was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommended the experience to anyone interested in a wonderful ramen experience!!!

Cornelis van AgtMarch 2023 • byFood

I great host, a great journey through cooking great and delicious ramen! It was a rainy day but this tour made it like a perfect sunshine. The host was very friendly and was able to tell great stories about Japan, ramen and everything around it. Just ask whatever is on your mind and you will have a great conversation. The experience to cook your own ramen was perfect. I loved it and you will too! The ramen itself was very delicious and I know you will want to have more after tasting that. The...read more

Paul HarringtonApril 2024 • byFood

Pretty straight forward. Unsurprisingly you don’t really learn how to make Ramen. It’s a nice experience but if you are looking for a proper cooking class this isn’t it. If you want to eat good ramen and get a fun picture, than this is what you want.