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Fantastic experience!
Did this ramen kitchen experience with my friends- a great way to meet a real ramen chef and eat DELICIOUS RAMEN (and gyoza) in a legit ramen kitchen. would recommend!
Exclusive Ramen Kitchen Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $77 / person
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tokyo Ramen Tours
- Meeting point
- Please meet outside of Nezu Station (C 14), Exit 1, in front of supermarket "Akafudado". Your guide will be waiting with a "Tokyo Ramen Tours" sign.
Description
You'll get to experience exactly what it's like to be a ramen chef, right in an actual ramen shop kitchen! This experience takes place in one of Tokyo's best ramen shops which has won several awards. The ramen shop has kindly offered us exclusive access - something normally not available!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $77
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:53 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
2 Mini Bowls of Ramen, 2 Gyoza (fried dumplings)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
13 reviews
How it compares in Tokyo
- Starting price $77 is close to the typical $79 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,170 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants can join for free but will share food with other group members. If you’d like them to have their own portions, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange it for an additional cost.
- This experience requires a minimum of two participants to operate. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we may unfortunately need to cancel your booking.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Exclusive Ramen Kitchen Experience take?
Exclusive Ramen Kitchen Experience lasts about 1 hour.
How much does Exclusive Ramen Kitchen Experience cost?
Prices start at $77 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Exclusive Ramen Kitchen Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel Exclusive Ramen Kitchen Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet outside of Nezu Station (C 14), Exit 1, in front of supermarket "Akafudado". Your guide will be waiting with a "Tokyo Ramen Tours" sign. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Exclusive Ramen Kitchen Experience offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Infants can join for free but will share food with other group members. If you’d like them to have their own portions, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange it for an additional cost.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Exclusive Ramen Kitchen Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tokyo Ramen Tours.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
Meet a Ramen Master and Make Great Ramen
This was a truly unique experience. We got to be inside a real ramen kitchen and put together our own 2 delicious bowls, and they even made us some gyoza too! Not only did our group have the whole shop to ourselves, but we got to ask the owner whatever questions we wanted. Our guide helped translate, but the owner’s English was also great! 10/10 experience
C
Deep Dive into the World of Ramen
The ramen shop is closed and you get exclusive access to the kitchen. Not only did we get to cook ramen after eating we got to ask the Ramen Master questions and also check out how he makes his soup. Great experience and insight into how a ramen shop runs. This experience is truly a ramen lovers delight. Thank you for an amazing experience.
6
One of a kind ramen kitchen experience!
Interested in learning more about ramen in an authentic ramen shop?? Definitely try this experience!! The shop is closed for the tour and you get to make 2 highly different types of ramen with Mr. Sakamoto (a 3rd generation ramen chef!!). I was a bit worried I would mess up but both our guide and Mr. Sakamoto were there to help the entire time. It was also great that we could ask questions while enjoying ramen and freshly made gyoza as an extra treat. Highly recommend!
4
Interesting look into a ramen kitchen
Really interesting experience. The ramen chef was super friendly and he provided lots of insight into what goes into making ramen in japan. Definitely recommended!
J
A Very Filling Afternoon
The chef was incredibly kind and helpful, and helped us gain an understanding of the role of ramen in Japanese cuisine. He answered all of our questions about his recipes and their history. And the food was absolutely delicious!
T
Ramen chefs for the day!
Our recent family tour with Frank was nothing short of amazing! Having the opportunity to access a ramen kitchen, cook alongside an authentic ramen chef, all the while being provided with interesting information about the history and types of ramen was an experience we will never forget! Frank was also kind enough to take photos of the experience for us and made us feel very comfortable throughout the whole experience. A genuinely lovely guy with a tour concept that stands out! My kids are still talking about the afternoon we spent cooking (and eating) delicious ramen. We hope to be back again someday for another tour with Frank. Thanks for providing us with a holiday highlight that will stay in our memory banks for many years to come, Frank!
S
Great experience
Would recommend booking a tour here! I did both the Ramen Tasting Tour and Ramen Kitchen Experience with Frank, who knows everything about ramen. You get a fun behind the scenes experience in the ramen kitchen experience tour. Amazing ramen in both tours too.
R
Great experience and fun!
Me and my son participated and there was a spanish couple there as we. The venue was a real ramen restaurant and the chef was friendly and helpful. The guide knew alot about ramen, Tokyo and travelling in general so the overall experience was great, and tasty!
A
Ramen
Excellent ramen and a fun experience. Would be good to go through the supermarket first and. See what they use
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