Kyoto Ramen Making Class: Hand-Rolled Noodles & Broth

You Roll the Noodles Yourself in Kyoto

You knead dough, roll noodles, boil them, roast chicken, blend your own broth, and eat what you made: all in one session with a guidebook and instructor support. The class includes everything: ingredients, lunch, and your choice of vegetarian, vegan, or halal preparation. No cooking experience needed. Just follow the steps at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Make and enjoy authentic ramen

• Knead the flour
• Roll out the dough
• Cut the dough
• Boil the noodles
• Drain the noodles
• Tie and season chicken
• Cook the chicken
• Slice the chicken
• Choose and blend broths
• Add sauces
• Put noodles into soup
• Add toppings and finish

The experience

The first surprise is how much work goes into something you eat in ten minutes. You're handed a ball of dough and told to knead it, and your hands suddenly understand why ramen cooks spend years learning the feel of it. The guidebook on your table walks you through each step in clear English, and instructors move between tables ready to help if your dough tears or your noodles come out uneven. Nobody's judging. This is a ramen making class in Kyoto where the whole point is that you do it, not that it's perfect.

After the noodles come the other parts. You boil what you've rolled, drain it, then move to the chicken station where you tie the meat with string, scatter condiments, and cook it until it's ready to slice. The soup is where you get to choose. There are several broths and different sauces, so you blend what appeals to you. It takes maybe ninety minutes total, and by the end you're standing in front of a bowl you actually made, with noodles you kneaded and chicken you roasted. Then you eat it, and that's the real part.

The class is all-inclusive, which means you're not hunting for lunch afterward or paying extra for ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan, and halal options are available if you let them know before you arrive. They'll swap tofu for chicken or adjust the broth. The space is wheelchair accessible and they have infant seats if you're traveling with small children. It's in Kyoto, so public transport gets you there, and the whole thing is designed so you show up, follow the steps, and leave with lunch and a story that's actually yours.

What’s included

• Your session includes a guidebook at your table, hands-on instruction from staff, all ingredients for your ramen (flour, noodles, chicken or tofu, broth, and toppings), the lunch you prepare, and local taxes.
• Vegetarian, vegan, and halal options are available with advance notice.
• Public transportation is nearby, and the space is wheelchair accessible.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Japan food entertainment Ltd

Is this one for you?Right for anyone in Kyoto who wants to eat lunch they actually made themselves and leave with a skill, not just a memory: the guidebook and instructor support mean you don't need prior cooking knowledge, and the all-inclusive format means no surprises at the end.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

How long does the ramen making class take?

Around 90 minutes from start to finish, including eating what you've made.

Do I need cooking experience?

No. Each table gets a guidebook with instructions, and instructors are there to help if you get stuck.

What if I'm vegetarian or vegan?

Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Tofu replaces chicken, and you can adjust the broth. Contact them after booking to confirm your preference.

Is the class wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the space is wheelchair accessible and transportation options nearby are also accessible.

What's included in the price?

Lunch, all ingredients, use of equipment, a guidebook, instructor support, and local taxes.

Is there a halal option?

Yes, halal-chicken meat is available. Let them know when you book.

Can I take photos during the class?

Yes, but be aware that the venue may photograph or film participants for promotional use. You can request not to appear in recordings by notifying staff before the class starts.