Ramen making class in Kabukicho: Make and eat your own bowl

Craft your own ramen bowl and dive into Shinjuku’s rich, meaty broth blend

A ramen-making class in Kabukicho where you stir-fry meat toppings, select your soup base, boil noodles and assemble a complete bowl to eat right after. The class skips the long process of making broth and noodles from scratch, so you move through easy steps anyone can follow. A live guide speaks English, Chinese or Japanese, and children from age 4 are welcome.

The experience

You arrive at the studio in Kabukicho and start by learning the basics of ramen: what goes into a bowl, how the dish fits into Japanese food culture, and why making it from the ground up takes hours. Then the class moves into the hands-on part: you stir-fry your choice of meat topping, pick which soup base you want (pork, chicken or beef), boil the noodles to the right texture, and layer everything into your bowl. The guide walks you through each step, and because the class skips the long broth-making and noodle-rolling process, you stay on track to finish and eat within the hour.

Once your ramen is ready, you sit down and eat what you made. The experience ends when you finish the bowl. You can bring friends or family: the class works for solo travelers and groups alike. A live guide in your language (English, Chinese or Japanese) is there throughout, though some staff may use a translation machine if needed. Children from age 4 can join if a parent or guardian is present.

Public transportation stops near the studio, so getting there without a car is straightforward. You'll choose your drink option at checkout (soft drink, beer flight, alcoholic beverage, or none), and can add gyoza or pick a vegetarian ramen menu if you prefer. The soup recipe is kept secret, but the operator notes it contains pork, chicken and beef stock.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• live guide in English, Chinese or Japanese.
• ramen-making instruction and all ingredients for your bowl.
• your meal at the end of the class.
• soft drink, beer flight, or alcoholic beverage depending on your option.
• optional gyoza or vegetarian menu if selected at checkout.

Options for this experience

7 options

Ramen vegetarian menuGuide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00served with a vegetarian menu

Ramen experience.Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00

Includes one soft drink.Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00Includes one soft drink.

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Includes one alcoholic beverage.Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00Includes one alcoholic drink of your choice. Alcohol is prohibited by law for those under 20 years of age.

Includes gyoza and one soft drinkGuide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00Includes gyoza and one drink, excluding: Gyoza is pre-cooked. A juicy dish of vegetable and meat filling wrapped in a flour skin and fried.

Gyoza included, plus one alcoholic beverageGuide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00Includes gyoza and one alcoholic beverage: Gyoza is pre-cooked. A juicy dish of vegetable and meat filling wrapped in a flour skin and fried.

Includes a beer flight setGuide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00Includes a beer flight set: Shinjuku Ale Original Beer Flight Set. Alcohol is prohibited by law for those under 20 years of age.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Chinese 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

Public transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Halue Inc.

Is this one for you?Book this class if you have a free afternoon in Shinjuku and want to learn something hands-on without spending hours in a kitchen. You walk out having made and eaten a complete ramen bowl. Families with children from age 4 will find it manageable and engaging, since the steps are straightforward and the whole experience fits into about an hour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Can I make ramen if I've never cooked before?

Yes. The class is designed so anyone can follow the steps. You stir-fry toppings, choose your soup, boil noodles and assemble the bowl. No prior cooking experience is needed.

Do I have to make the noodles and broth myself?

No. The class skips the long process of making noodles and soup from scratch, so you focus on the toppings, broth selection and assembly instead. This keeps the whole experience to about an hour.

What's in the ramen soup?

The soup contains pork, chicken and beef stock, but the exact recipe is kept secret. You choose which base you want when you make your bowl.

What drinks are available?

You choose your drink option when you book: a soft drink, beer flight, a single alcoholic beverage, or none. Gyoza and a vegetarian ramen menu are also available as add-ons at checkout.

How do I get to the studio?

The studio is in Kabukicho, and public transportation options are available nearby. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point.