Japan · RAMEN EXPERIENCES
The 15 best ramen experiences you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Hands-on ramen making in Kyoto at Ramen Factory, from noodles and broth to toppings and lunch, with Halal, vegetarian, vegan options.
“Very fun and yummy. Super nice staff. Well set up. Akemi our teacher was really friendly and helpful.”
Eat at local Ueno standing bars and taverns, with English translation and drink pairings, then end with ramen. Small group, 3 hours.
“All 5 of us (23F, 24M, 27M, 56F, 63M) had an amazing time and can agree this was a highlight of our Tokyo stay. Aki lead us through the crazy busy Ueno neighborhood telling us about what made the area unique. He then took us to 4 stopes- Read more”
Learn ramen and gyoza in a Tokyo home kitchen with an optional local supermarket visit. Small group, hands-on cooking, and a meal.
“We made a simple ramen and gyoza meal. The recipe was easy to follow and approachable for all cooking levels. I’ll be making these at home in the future!”
Make ramen from flour at a Kyoto ramen factory, mix miso, salt and soy sauces, eat your bowl, and get emailed recipes.
“Great time we’ve had with Fuku. It was a pleasure for the whole family!”
Learn to make Kyoto ramen broth, gyoza, and onigiri in a small English class, then eat what you cook in 90 minutes.
“I can highly recommend this ramen cooking class! The organization and preparation were absolutely outstanding – everything was perfectly planned, well-structured, and thoughtfully arranged. The cooking instructors were incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Their warm and welcoming attitude created a relaxed and motivating atmosphere where you felt comfortable from the very beginning. The instructions for each dish were clear, easy to understand, and designed in a way that made every step quick and effortless to follow. We also prepared delicious gyoza and beautifully shaped onigiri. The guidance for each of these dishes was just as precise and enjoyable, making the whole cooking e...”
Tokyo ramen tasting with 6 mini bowls across 3 award-winning shops, ramen history lessons, and neighborhood walks in Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ueno.
“Sensational. Sahori was a really good guide. Took me to try multiple types of delicious ramen and taught me about what makes each one special. Very tasty tour. I recommend it!!”
Walk Osaka’s top highlights with a local English guide, ride the subway smart, and enjoy a ramen lunch, all in a small group.
“Taka is a great guide! Very knowledgable about the city, gave us plenty of time to explore on our own. I particularly enjoyed quite a bit the advice he gave us on purchasing Osaka city pass in advance - not only did we get a discount for some of the points in the itinerary, but also were able to skip the general line to Osaka Castle. Top it all off, lunch was also great and quite substabtial. anyway, this tour is well-recommended if you're into exploring a new place on foot :)”
Cook fresh Osaka ramen and gyoza from scratch in Dotonbori, with English coaching and take-home recipes. Small groups.
“The teachers, the food, the whole class was wonderful!”
One-hour ramen cooking class in Shinjuku Kabukicho, near Godzilla. Pick your soup, boil noodles, add toppings, then eat your bowl.
“Had such a great time! And the Ramen was delicious!”
Learn sushi, make ramen broth from scratch, and sip curated sake in a small Tokyo group (max 8) for 3 hours.
“This was the BEST experience I’ve ever had with viator. The women of Ramen Cooking Tokyo are some of the warmest, kindest, most lovely people my husband and I have ever come across! By the end of the class it did not feel like we had Read more”
Hands-on Kyoto ramen and gyoza class with professional chefs, fried rice, beer or sake, and recipes to take home. 2.5 hours.
“Our family had a wonderful experience. Great fun for all ages. Friendly, knowledgeable guide and chef. The food was amazing.”
Make ramen noodles and gyoza in a Tokyo restaurant kitchen with a pro chef, small group coaching, and take-home recipes.
“If you’re looking for an unforgettable Tokyo experience, stop scrolling and book this class. My mom, brother, sister, and I spent a morning learning the ins and outs of ramen, and it was genuinely one of the highlights of our trip. For three hoursRead more”
Make tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso ramen from scratch near Shibuya, with fresh noodles, chicken chashu, and three mini bowls included.
“Today’s experience was really cool! It was my first time making ramen by myself, so as a beginner at cooking it seemed difficult at first. But the guides were very patient and made the whole process fun, so even I was able to make my own ramen! The finished ramen was delicious, and I’d love to keep using this recipe to make it again in the future 😊”
Hands-on Osaka ramen and gyoza class with a small group. Make noodles, broth, two dumpling styles, then eat with green tea and dessert.
“We’ve traveled a lot but have never done any food type activities. We really enjoyed our this cooking class. Chef was knowledgeable and experienced, explaining the recipe and history of Raman and Gyoza. He took some great group pictures and shared them with us.”
Walk Osaka’s top 5 sights with a small-group English guide, enjoy included ramen lunch, then snack at Kuromon Market and finish in Dotonbori.
“An awesome cultural tour of Osaka historical sites led by a very knowledgeable guide, TAKA, very knowledgeable and friendly. The Ramen lunch was very delicious enjoyable.”
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