Osaka Dotonbori Ramen Cooking Class: Make Three Iconic Styles

Three bowls instead of one: compare Osaka's ramen flavors side by side

Make three iconic ramen styles (tonkotsu, shoyu and miso) in a 90-minute hands-on class at Ramen Dojo Osaka, located in Dotonbori. You'll shape fresh noodles on a professional machine, prepare broth from dashi and tare sauce, and taste all three mini bowls in one session. Vegan, vegetarian and halal options are available. The class runs in English with a live instructor and includes all ingredients, kitchen equipment and a digital recipe to take home.

The experience

How do you make ramen from scratch? At Ramen Dojo Osaka, you start with flour and a professional noodle machine, then move to the broth station where you mix Japanese dashi with a specially prepared tare sauce. The soup base is prepared in advance so you focus on the hands-on parts (the noodle-making and the assembly) rather than long simmering. Most ramen classes teach one flavor. This one has you make three, so you can taste tonkotsu's creamy richness, shoyu's savory depth and miso's earthiness all in the same 90 minutes.

The class happens in Dotonbori, Osaka's legendary food district, in a space that operates as Ramen Dojo during the day and a bar at night. You'll work under the guidance of an English-speaking instructor, and the studio accommodates up to 60 guests per session, so it works for solo travelers, couples, families and group tours. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, and halal-friendly soup can be prepared if you need it. You'll leave with a full stomach, three mini bowls you made yourself, and a digital recipe to recreate the dishes at home.

What’s included

• All ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• English-speaking instructor.
• apron loan.
• tasting of three mini bowls (tonkotsu, shoyu, miso).
• digital recipe provided after the class.

Options for this experience

2 options

3types of RamenGuide in English or Japanese · 11:00, 13:30, 16:00 and 18:30Shoyu, miso and tonkotsu ramen made by you

Ramen that suits vegan and halal dietsGuide in English or Japanese · 11:00, 13:30, 16:00 and 18:30

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Friday and SaturdayDepartures at 11:00, 13:30, 16:00 and 18:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 60

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Viyago

Is this one for you?The three-bowl format lets you compare Osaka's ramen flavors in one session rather than picking one style and wondering about the others. If you want to taste the range without committing to a single bowl, this is the class that does it.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What exactly do I make during the 90 minutes?

You make fresh noodles from flour using a professional Japanese noodle machine, then prepare three broths by mixing dashi with tare sauce. The soup base is prepared in advance so you can focus on the noodle-making and the mixing. You assemble and customize three mini-bowls so you can compare all three flavors in one session.

Is the ramen cooking class suitable for beginners?

Yes, it's beginner-friendly and hands-on. No prior cooking experience is needed. The instructor guides you through each step in English and the class is designed so anyone can make authentic ramen regardless of skill level.

What's included in the class?

The class includes all ingredients, use of kitchen equipment, an apron loan, the English-speaking instructor, and a tasting of the three mini bowls you make. You'll also receive a digital recipe after the class so you can make the ramen again at home.

Can I choose a vegan or halal option?

Yes. Vegan and vegetarian ramen options are available, and halal-friendly soup can be prepared. You'll choose your preference when you book, and you'll still make all three styles using your selected broth base.

Where is Ramen Dojo located and how do I get there?

Ramen Dojo is in the heart of Dotonbori, Osaka's food district. Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the studio easily by train or bus from other parts of the city.