Tasting 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen at 3 Award Winning Shops
Taste not just one, but six mini bowls of ramen, while exploring Tokyo’s Shibuya and Ebisu areas!
Highlights
A 3-hour ramen tasting tour of Shibuya and Ebisu
Have fun selecting your ramen and customizing it according to your taste
Enjoy 6 mini bowls of authentic ramen noodles, some of the best ramen in Tokyo!
Learn insider tips and tricks from a ramen expert!
10 meals
+Experience Details
Ramen is the fuel of working-class men and women all across Japan. It’s fast, it’s simple, and (most importantly) it’s delicious! On this ramen tasting tour in Tokyo, you’ll get an introduction to ramen history and culture while tasting the best ramen in Tokyo at 3 award-winning ramen shops and exploring the Tokyo neighborhoods around Shibuya Station and Ebisu.
Your guide will introduce you to these award-winning ramen restaurants, where you’ll not only sample some incredible ramen but also learn all about the different varieties of this beloved Japanese dish.
The ramen restaurants also have customizable options, so you can explore different toppings and noodle styles to suit your preferences. But you’d better come hungry because on this tour you’ll enjoy not just one, but six mini bowls of the best ramen in Tokyo (¼ to ⅓ of the normal size)!
At each of the three Tokyo ramen restaurants, you'll explore different topics related to ramen, so if you’re curious about the origin of ramen in Japan, the wide variety of ramen styles, or just want to hear about wacky ramen flavors (black ramen, anyone?), then this is the tasting experience for you! Jump on this ramen tasting tour for some of the best ramen in Tokyo, surprising modern varieties, and insights into ramen culture!
What You Get
Good To Know
- The food tour starts strictly on time. If guests do not arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will begin regardless, and no refund shall be given.
- Please wear comfortable shoes because there will be walking involved.
- Upon signing in, you will receive a confirmation within 24 hours.
- Bring extra cash, as we’ll be taking the train to the different ramen shops.
- We can request the ramen shops to remove any meat toppings. However, please be aware that all broths contain some chicken, pork, or fish.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of Shibu Hachi Box, located in Hachiko Square outside of Shibuya station (Hachiko Exit). Shibu Hachi Box is an information kiosk facing Hachiko Square. Your guide will be on the left side of Shibu Hachi Box (closer to the word "Shibu") with a "Tokyo Ramen Tours" sign.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Shibuya’s commercial area is a fashionista haven, home to department stores, boutiques, and entertainment. Shibuya’s most famous meeting point is Hachiko Statue. And you can’t miss the Shibuya Crossing. For two minutes at a time, the world’s most intense pedestrian crossing comes to life. A popular street photography spot, the crossing is symbolic of Tokyo, featured in films like Lost in Translation and Tokyo Drift. Another point of interest is Bunkamura which literally means “culture village,” consisting of concert halls, a theater, a cinema, and a museum that features changing exhibits.
Fun and worthwhile. Learned about the wide variety of ramen styles and tried 12 dishes between my husband and me. Deep was an enthusiastic guide and it was fun to meet up with other American touris...read more
Amazing experience! Our guide taught us so much about the regional differences in ramen. And the restaurants we visited provided an excellent variety. Strongly recommend!
Had a wonderful time, and Bunga was a great host. Very knowledgeable and a fun host to be around. The food was exceptional and has made ramen a new must for me. Can't wait to start hunting for good...read more
Sahori was great. She took us to 3 great different style of ramen restaurant. She was informative and punctual to the schedule. The only issue was the second restaurant has too much msg but the ra...read more
Great Tour! We got a wonderful overview over the different types of ramen and Micaela did a wonderful job explaining the dishes and the history behind them.
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10 meals
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