Behind the Scenes Tour at Michelin Ramen Shop in Tokyo

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Behind the Scenes Tour at Michelin Ramen Shop in Tokyo

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2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English
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byFood Original, Solo Traveler, Couples

Take your love for ramen to the next level in this exclusive ramen tasting and behind-the-scenes tour at the first-ever ramen shop to win a Michelin star, in Tokyo’s Shibuya district.

Highlights

  • Step inside Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta, the world’s first Michelin-starred ramen restaurant

  • Explore the kitchen on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour

  • Taste ramen components including noodles, broth, sauces, and toppings

  • Compare signature noodles crafted to highlight the natural flavor of wheat

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10 meals

Experience Details

This byFood Original, 2-hour class from the team behind Tokyo’s internationally acclaimed ramen shop, Tsuta.


This will take you through each component behind the restaurant’s signature fusion ramen dishes, which won the restaurant the Michelin Bib Gourmand award in 2015 and one Michelin star from 2016 to 2019.

First, you’ll hear an introduction to the story of Tsuta from your host, Yuka, the CEO of Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta, who has a diverse background in fashion, hospitality, and technology. You’ll learn about Tsuta’s dedication to quality and the philosophy of its founder, Yuki Onishi, which is reflected in the attention to detail, including water filtration, bowl warming, and the selection of tableware, to this day.


Next, you'll get a behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchen before opening hours. Then, you’ll taste each component of Tsuta’s popular shoyu ramen. Featuring a light, sweet-savory soy sauce broth as its base and drawing inspiration from multicultural influences, this ramen incorporates hints of Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and French culinary principles. An option for shio (salt) ramen is also available.


Sample different types of homemade wheat noodles to discover the flavor and texture combinations that can elevate a bowl of ramen to culinary stardom. But because ramen isn't just the noodles, you'll also try the broth and a variety of seasoning sauces, and learn the proper method of adding toppings for maximum flavor and aesthetic appeal.


Finally, you'll enjoy a bowl of signature ramen using Tsuta’s recommended eating method. Take photos of your ramen and the bowl, which features Onishi’s signature at the bottom. Once finished, leave your mark on Tsuta’s history by writing a review and final thoughts in Tsuta’s guestbook, perhaps one of Tokyo's most coveted restaurant logs.


What You Get

1 bowl of signature ramen
Behind-the-scenes tour of Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta, one of Tokyo’s most popular ramen restaurants
1 plate of extra ramen toppings featuring sweet and savory Japanese and Western delights
Transportation to and from the venue

Good To Know

  • Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience start time
  • Please don't wear strong perfume or cologne
  • Please inform your host of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking
  • Please note that, due to the nature of ramen, reservations will be considered cancelled if you are more than 30 minutes late without contacting us in advance.

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Please meet your host at Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Experience Location

Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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Team Tsuta
SinceFeb 13, 2025
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based on 38 reviews
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Jonathan Kuehner
June 25, 2026

It was an amazing experience to see all of the little details that are put into making great Ramen. Each detail and step was explained to us and we were able to try each ingredient individually to ...read more

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Sandie
June 06, 2026

The experience is speechless and incredible, the step by step tasting help me to understand how the layering of ramen stock become so tasty, where I gained more understanding about umami. You also ...read more

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TUAN HUYNH
May 23, 2026

Very good ! The Host was amazing, it was very interesting ! Mitsuyo Hamada was amazing, nice, give us a lots of information ! Very patience ! Now we understand more the way of Ramen ! It was ...read more

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Miranda Geise
May 23, 2026

Very interesting to hear more of the art of broth making and how to compose your perfect ramen. Best ramen we have had in Japan! They even helped us with our planning for the rest of the day with u...read more

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Blanka Kobayashi
May 19, 2026

For me, this was not what we hoped for. I was hoping to for example see how they make the noodles and more behind the counter experience, not a plate of dried fish and mixing already made soups, th...read more

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Photo of faq question markFrequently Asked Questions

How long does this experience last?

This is a 2-hour byFood Original experience held before the restaurant opens.

Who will host the experience?

The session is hosted by Yuka, the CEO of Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta, who introduces the restaurant’s story, philosophy, and ramen-making approach.

What types of ramen will I taste during the experience?

You will taste the components of Tsuta’s signature shoyu ramen by default, with an option to choose shio ramen instead.

Will there be opportunities to take photos?

Yes, guests are encouraged to take photos of their ramen and the signature bowl, which features founder Yuki Onishi’s signature at the bottom.
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