Ramen Making Class in Yokohama: Craft Noodles at a Family Factory

You choose the dough and blade that shape your noodles' flavor and texture.

A ramen-making class in Yokohama where you craft custom noodles at a family-run factory, then move to a local home to prepare and eat a full Japanese meal with your group. The host carries three generations of noodle-making knowledge and guides you through selecting doughs and cutting styles, then walks you through preparing gyoza, salad with sardines and tofu, ramen topped with chashu and a soft-boiled egg, and matcha dessert. The experience runs five hours and caps at five people; pescatarian and vegetarian options are available with three days' notice.

The Experience

Yokohama's ramen-making class starts at a small, historic noodle factory where the host—trained across three generations of family craftsmanship—teaches you how dough choice and blade selection change the noodle's final flavor and bite. You'll work hands-on to create your own custom noodles, learning the history and techniques behind ramen as you go. This is not a demonstration: you're making the thing, guided through each decision that shapes what you'll eat later.

After the factory, the group moves to a welcoming Japanese home for the cooking session. You'll prepare a salad with crispy fried sardines and tofu, handmade gyoza folded by hand, ramen topped with tender chashu (pre-prepared so you can focus on the other dishes), a soft-boiled marinated egg, nori, and a matcha dessert. The chashu arrives ready, which means you're learning the techniques that take time and skill—the ones you can actually practice at home—rather than watching something simmer. Before the meal, you raise a glass of sparkling plum wine (or a non-alcoholic drink) in a celebratory toast, then eat together around the dining table.

The group stays small—five people maximum—which means the host can watch your knife work, adjust your technique, and answer questions without rushing. Bottled water is included. If you have dietary needs, pescatarian and vegetarian versions of the meal are available; just let the operator know at least three days before your date. The home has two toy poodles, so mention any dog allergies when you book.

What’s included

• Ramen-making instruction at the family factory.
• a custom noodle you create by choosing dough and blade.
• preparation of gyoza, salad with sardines and tofu, ramen with chashu and soft-boiled egg, and matcha dessert in a local home.
• the full dinner you cook.
• bottled water.
• a glass of sparkling plum wine or non-alcoholic drink served before the meal.
• English or Japanese-speaking host.

Good to know

Stroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Akiko

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to learn techniques you can actually use at home—the noodle-making and the dishes you prepare hands-on in the kitchen, not a pre-cooked meal you watch being plated. The small group (up to five) and five-hour span mean you have time to ask questions and practice without rushing through either the factory or the cooking.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make during the ramen-making part at the factory?

You craft custom noodles by choosing from different doughs and cutting blades—each choice affects the noodle's flavor, texture and thickness. The host walks you through the selection and the hand-making process, so you leave with noodles you designed and made yourself.

Is the chashu (the pork on top of the ramen) something I cook, or is it prepared ahead?

The chashu comes pre-prepared so you can focus on mastering the other dishes—the gyoza, the salad, the egg and the ramen broth itself. Those are the techniques that take practice and are worth learning hands-on in a home kitchen.

Can I do this experience if I'm vegetarian or pescatarian?

Yes, vegetarian and pescatarian versions of the full meal are available. Let the operator know your dietary preference at least three days before your date, and they'll adjust the menu accordingly.

How many people are in the group, and will I be cooking alone or with others?

The group caps at five people, so it stays small and personal. You cook and eat together around the same table, which means you're learning alongside others and sharing the meal you've all prepared.

What language does the host speak?

The host guides the experience in English or Japanese, so you can choose whichever works best for you.

How long is the whole experience, and what's included in the price?

The class runs five hours total—factory time for ramen-making, then cooking and eating at the home. The price includes dinner, bottled water, and a glass of sparkling plum wine (or a non-alcoholic drink) served as a toast before the meal.