Private Tokyo Ramen Tour with Frank
Experience ramen like a true local during this Tokyo ramen tour with our friendly guide Frank!
Highlights
Learn everything about ramen from what to order best, the best way to eat it, plus the dos and don’ts of ramen etiquette
Experience eating ramen like a true local at some of the best ramen shops in Tokyo
The guests get to choose which ramen shop to visit!
10 meals
Experience Details
If ramen is your thing but you’re totally lost for to where to start, then this Tokyo ramen tour is for you! You’ll be guided by our friend Frank, a Filipino-American who was born in Tokyo. He’s a local noodle expert and all around nice guy who was literally raised on ramen. Working his way through every ramen restaurant in Tokyo, Frank is the go-to guy for tips on the best noodles in the city.
This Tokyo Ramen Tour is a personalized experience that’s delicious too. The tour starts first by grabbing a drink of your choice (coffee or tea) and sharing knowledge about ramen and ramen stories with Frank. Learn about different types of broths, noodles, broths, and toppings, and essential ramen eating etiquette. After that, Frank will present ramen shops with detailed selling points so that you decide which ramen shop to visit. After an hour or so, get ramen ready, it’s eating time! Prepare to eat an amazing bowl of ramen of your choice. It’s no secret that ramen is one of the greatest food inventions in history. Learn everything you need to know about ramen and join this Tokyo Ramen Tour with Frank.
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
The tour can take place in any of the following Tokyo neighborhoods: Asakusa, Ginza, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ogikubo. Meeting instructions will be sent after booking.
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
Situated along Meguro River, a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot, Nakameguro is a laid back, artsy area unlike anywhere else in Tokyo. During the day, one can hunker down at a café with some of the best coffee in Tokyo. There are also many pubs in the district, filling Nakameguro’s nightlife with laughter and rounds of drinks and grilled skewers. Boutiques and shops are everywhere and many use eco-friendly materials for clothes and shoes, and you can find pottery, ceramics, handicrafts, and much more. Nakameguro is the perfect place for artists and enthusiasts to visit!
Frank has a wealth of information that enhanced the entire ramen eating experience!
We had a great time with Frank and really enjoyed learning facts about ramen that we didn't even know we didn't know! His recommendations were great and we loved how we got to choose which place we...read more
Part of my staycation in Tokyo and a great way to learn all about ramen by a ramen-connoisseur. Frank will present a PowerPoint and provide you with basics to understand your chosen bowl of noodles...read more
We loved this tour! Frank is such a nice guy, we really enjoyed his company. It was great to experience his passion of ramen and have the chance to visit a ramen shop we would never ever had visite...read more
One of the highlights of our visit to Tokyo. Frank isn’t just extremely knowledgeable about his city and its countless ramen establishments, he manages to bring the history of this cherished Japane...read more
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