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Become a Ramen Chef for a Day: Tokyo Restaurant Experience

4.8 · 236 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Baba Ramen Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Japanese, English
Start & pickup
09:00, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Work alongside chefs in a Meguro restaurant, making ramen broth, noodles and gyoza from scratch before eating your meal.

Photos and a digital recipe book are included; dietary alternatives require advance requests and are subject to availability. 4.85 from 236 reviews at €148 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #19 of 21 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Japanese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Daytime - Ramen MasterclassThe page price€148
Evening - Wagyu Ramen ClassWagyu Ramen Chef Experience: More than a cooking class—become a ramen chef for an evening. Step into a Tokyo restaurant & train with our professional Chef Duration: 2 hours€148

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • Cook alongside professional bilingual ramen chefs
  • Choose between Tonkotsu or Shoyu ramen
  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly, pork-free & most dietary requirements accommodated
  • Take home a professional recipe e-book & photos
  • Eat the meal you've created & serve in a restaurant
  • Make Ramen Broth from scratch & handmade Noodles & Gyoza

    Reviews

    4.8
    236 ratings
    Tripadvisor 148 · Viator 88

    96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 227 of 236

    Star breakdown of all 236 ratings

    5 stars
    221 · 94%
    4 stars
    6 · 3%
    3 stars
    2 · 1%
    2 stars
    3 · 1%
    1 star
    4 · 2%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the detailed teaching and the ramen they make, but warn that the class involves hard work.

    Praised

    • Practical involvement in making noodles, broth and gyoza
    • Patient instructors who explain the techniques and reasons behind each step
    • Ramen and gyoza that reviewers enjoy eating after cooking
    • Organised kitchen teamwork that keeps everyone involved
    • Recipes to take home and use after the class

    Complaints

    • Some warn that the class involves hard work with little downtime

    Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 May 2025 to 2 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Glade Park Minami Aoyama 7F, Black Aoyama, 3-2-7 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo From Gaiemmae Station: Take Exit 1a and walk along Aoyama-dori toward Starbucks. Turn left at Francfranc. Walk 2 mins; Black Aoyama is on your right.
    Departure
    09:00, 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Baba Ramen; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    This isn't a Cooking Class, it's a Ramen Work Experience!

    Experience being a Ramen Chef alongside fellow Travellers and Foodies!

    Breaking Bones, making Noodles and Gyoza from scratch and assembling your own restaurant quality ramen in an upscale contemporary restaurant in Meguro, Tokyo.

    We have 2 broths every day, Shio Ramen and Miso Tonkotsu.

    We can cater to Vegetarians, Gluten Free, Pork Free and other dietary requirements as long as you let us know in advance!

    After our class, you'll have a completely different appreciation for Ramen!

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Accessibility

    • Strollers OK
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Food included see what is included

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Cooking Classes

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #19 of 21€1483h 30m4.85 (236)shared
    Cozy Tokyo Class: Ramen, Sushi, Sake Pairing & Cultural Exchange€1163h5.0 (131)shared
    Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit€1072h 30m4.98 (905)shared
    Classic Tsukiji Market Food Tour€2103h4.99 (162)shared

    Ranked #19 of 21 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €2379, median €109; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 21 Cooking Classes

    From €148 per adult · Daytime - Ramen Masterclass