Japan · RAMEN AND NOODLE TOURS
13 reviewed
Japan runs on reservations, so start here: the 13 ramen and noodle tours worth your dates, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Read the top three, then book whichever fits your calendar.
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory Kyoto, customize broth and toppings, and eat your own lunch. Halal, vegetarian, and vegan options.
“WOW-we had the best education and experience ever learning how to make the best ramen from scratch. My family and I enjoyed every part of it and the staff was so very friendly and supportive as well. If you have any interest in learning Read more”
Tokyo Ueno food tour with standing bars, izakaya bites, and included drinks, ending with ramen near Okachimachi Panda Park in a small group.
“We had a fantastic experience. Aki was an amazing tour guide too. We went to places we wouldnt definitely go by ourselves. Totally recommended!”
Learn ramen and gyoza in Tokyo with YUCa, including a home-cooking lesson and small-group meal. Optional supermarket stop available.
“There were 2 reasons I booked this tour: 1. The super market tour 2. Cooking with Yuki-san The reason I am giving 2 stars is because there was no supermarket tour. I chose this experience over others because this was advertised as part of the experience. I was disappointed that we did not ever visit a supermarket. For my own education, supermarket tours are helpful in gaining some independence in understanding what to buy when cooking foods, especially foreign foods. Oh well. 2. As other reviews stated, Yuki-san is wonderful. The cooking class in general was informative and the food was amazing. I was appreciative of being invited into her…”
Kyoto ramen factory class: fold noodles from flour, mix miso, salt, soy sauces, then take a souvenir and email recipe home.
“My daughter & I learned to make ramen at the Ramen Factory. It was such a fun experience! Our instructor was Fuku & Haruka. Both were amazing & made it such a great experience. The ramen was delicious. We also learned a new skill! Highly recommend!”
Learn Kyoto ramen broth, gyoza wrapping, and onigiri shaping in a hands-on 90-minute class with English guidance and recipes.
“the team were so w arm and friendly, the food was delicious and it was a small group, we loved it”
Tokyo ramen tour with 6 mini bowls at 3 famed shops, learning ramen origins and types across Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ueno.
“The Guide was amazing. You are able to ask her everything about Ramen. You felt she really loves Ramen.”
A 7-hour guided Osaka highlights walk with ramen lunch, retro Shinsekai, Kuromon Market bites, and Dotonbori sights, small group.
“The Tour was very interesting and well planned from our guide Taka. He was perfectly prepared (which ticket to but, Best time for what attraction, etc.), knew everything and was very flexible (e.g. when we wanted jump in to 7/11). And he was very friendly and corteous. Perfect day to learn more about Osaka!”
Learn ramen and gyoza from scratch in Osaka. Knead wheat noodles, cut with a machine, make soy sauce ramen, then eat it.
“My son and I had a wonderful time with Yoshi and the cooking class. It was fun and educational at the same time. She answered my questions and the food was delicious! We will be making this again when we get back home:).”
One hour ramen lesson in Shinjuku Kabukicho. Learn ramen history, choose soup and toppings, then eat what you make for $29.
“Definitely recommend for anyone visiting Tokyo as it's a fun experience and reasonably priced. And the ramen is delicious!”
Small-group Tokyo ramen and sushi cooking class with sake pairing. Learn sushi rolling, ramen broth from scratch, and eat your creations.
“An excellent experience. We’ve never done anything like this before but our hosts made us feel immediately at ease. Informative and laid back - they took us from being sous-chefs to sushi masters within a couple of hours. The ramen was less hands on though more customisable - both tasted great. Some good sake choices too.”
Hands-on Kyoto ramen and gyoza class with professional chefs. Make noodles, fold gyoza, enjoy beer or sake, and take recipes home.
“Ayuri is the most amazing guide. We had her for 2 tours on separate days and she was fabulous. We were the only people on the tour and it felt fun and relaxed. Ayuri is extremely knowledgeable and shares her knowledge freely. Highly recommend especially if you can get Ayuri as your guide.”
Make ramen noodles from scratch and gyoza with a ramen chef in Tokyo restaurant setting. Small group, e-book included.
“Great hands-on experience! We made some of the best ramen we have ever tasted and can't wait to try making it at home. The gyoza lesson was also amazing! It's so cool how food can bring people together from all over the world.”
Learn tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso ramen from scratch in Shibuya, making noodles with a machine and tasting three mini bowls.
“They were very nice especially accommodating my 8 year old. The food was great it was nice to get to try 3 different kinds of ramen”
