Ramen Class, Tonkotsu Shoyu Miso

Tokyo: Shibuya Ramen Cooking Class: Make Tonkotsu, Shoyu & Miso

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1 hour 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $113.36 per person

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Group: max 20 travellers
Meeting point: Ramen Dojo Tokyo, Ohashi, Meguro
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Viyago

Overview

This 1 hour 30 minute class at Ramen Dojo Tokyo in Meguro teaches travellers to cook rather than just eat. Run by Viyago, it walks a group through the components of three ramen styles, tonkotsu, shoyu and miso, with an English-speaking instructor guiding the process. Ingredients, kitchen equipment and an apron are all supplied, so participants arrive with nothing to prepare.

The format ends in tasting, not a single bowl. Each participant tastes three mini bowls, one for each style covered, so it works as a comparison exercise as much as a cooking lesson. A digital recipe arrives after the class for anyone who wants to reproduce the work at home. Reviewers with children found the instructor patient and clear, and one noted her English made the class easy for kids to follow along with.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and near public transport, and the class caps at 20 travellers. Anyone wanting a full meal rather than tastings, or broth made entirely from scratch, should read the common issues below before booking.

What's Included

Meals (Tasting of three mini bowls (tonkotsu, shoyu, miso))
English-speaking instructor
All ingredients and use of kitchen equipment
Apron loan
Digital recipe (provided after the class)

Itinerary

Meet at Ramen Dojo TokyoArrive at Ramen Dojo Tokyo, 1F, Ohashi 2-chome, Meguro City. Entry is permitted from 10 minutes before the meeting time, so come slightly early.
Class sessionThe class runs 1.5 hours with an English-speaking instructor. Ingredients, kitchen equipment and an apron loan are provided.
Hands-on cookingOver the 1 hour 30 minute class, participants work through the components of tonkotsu, shoyu and miso ramen using the ingredients and kitchen equipment provided.
Tasting of three mini bowlsThe class finishes with a tasting of three mini bowls, one per ramen style.
End and recipeThe activity ends back at the meeting point. A digital recipe is provided after the class.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points to know before booking this class.

Getting there. The class meets at Ramen Dojo Tokyo in Meguro City, not at a hotel or station pickup. Enter through the main entrance only; no pickup option is included, so check the live booking page if in doubt.
Timing and pace. The whole session runs 1.5 hours and ends where it began. Entry is allowed from 10 minutes before the meeting time, which is the practical arrival window.
Family friendly. One reviewer cooked alongside their kids and said the instructor's clear English let the children take part easily. With a maximum of 20 travellers, it is a group class rather than a private one.
What you eat. The meal portion is a tasting of three mini bowls, tonkotsu, shoyu and miso.
Accessibility. The venue, its surfaces and nearby transport are all wheelchair accessible. Anyone with specific mobility concerns can confirm details on the booking page.
Recipes after class. A digital recipe is sent after the class, so there is no need to take notes. One reviewer expected printed broth recipes on the day and did not get them, so the digital delivery is the listed method.

Common issues. The class is hands-on for noodles, but one reviewer said the broth and chicken were cooked for them, with only a torch-caramelising step done by participants, and no printed broth recipe was given despite being expected. The same reviewer found the music during class inappropriate. Reviews may also be requested before leaving, which one traveller felt was pushed in exchange for a keychain. Tastings of three mini bowls may not amount to a full meal for some, and with up to 20 travellers the group can be sizeable. Note that the broth is not described in the listing as made entirely from scratch by participants.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers a tasting of three mini bowls (tonkotsu, shoyu and miso), an English-speaking instructor, all ingredients and use of kitchen equipment, an apron loan, and a digital recipe provided after the class. The listing does not list any exclusions.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state any pickup. The class meets at Ramen Dojo Tokyo in Meguro City, and travellers should check the live booking page for meeting details.

Where Does The Class Start And End?

It meets at Ramen Dojo Tokyo, 1F, Ohashi 2-chome, Meguro City, entering through the main entrance. Entry is permitted from 10 minutes before the meeting time, and the activity ends back at the same point.

Is The Class Suitable For Children And Wheelchair Users?

The listing does not state a minimum age or any restriction on children; one reviewer's children took part and followed along easily thanks to the instructor's clear English. For wheelchair users, the venue, its surfaces and nearby transport are wheelchair accessible.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time in Tokyo.

Do I Need To Bring Anything?

Nothing beyond yourself. Ingredients, equipment and an apron are all provided, and the recipe arrives digitally after the class.

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