Viator Rating : 5 (838 reviews)
Dyvarcity Score : 7.8/10 (Solid Experience)
Kabukicho
Ramen Making in Shinjuku: Cook & Eat Your Creation!
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Overview
Easy Ramen making experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. This is a fun cooking class where you can learn to make ramen, a famous Japanese noodle dish, right in the heart of Shinjuku. Perfect for families, friends, or solo travelers, this experience lets you enjoy the process of creating your own delicious bowl of ramen.
Instead of making the noodles and soup from scratch, which takes a lot of time, this experience focuses on the fun parts. You'll stir-fry your meat topping, choose your soup base, boil the noodles, and then put it all together in your own special way. It's a simple and easy process that anyone can follow, even if it's the first time making ramen. Once you're done, you get to eat the tasty ramen that you made yourself!
This experience includes all fees and taxes. It excludes bottled drinks, additional food and drinks, and transportation to the meeting place. Get ready to enjoy a hands-on cultural experience, where you learn about Japanese cuisine and eat the fruits of your labor. 
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Scores are shown on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 = lowest score, 10 = highest score.
What People Love
Safety (9 - Secure) : Strong feeling of safety and control
Logistics (8 - Seamless) : Smooth and well executed
Mobility (8 - Easy / Accessible) : Comfortable for most people
Pacing (8 - Balanced) : Smooth and comfortable timing
Guide Quality (9 - Exceptional) : Engaging and memorable
Guide Reliability (9 - Dependable) : On time with strong follow-through
What to Watch Out For
Crowd Density (6 - Standard) : Normal crowd, some waiting or tight spots
Upsell Risk (6 - Optional) : Upsells exist but avoidable
Instagram Factor (7 - Scenic) : Some good photo moments
Highlights
Make Your Own Ramen: Learn to make a delicious bowl of ramen with easy-to-follow steps.
Fun for Everyone: Enjoy this ramen-making class with friends, family, or by yourself.
Taste of Japan: Experience Japanese culture by making and eating your own ramen.
Easy and Simple: Skip the hard parts and focus on the fun of creating your perfect ramen bowl.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers enjoyed learning to make ramen.
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Many people found the class fun.
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The food tastes great.
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The experience is very simple.
Some wanted to learn how to make ramen from scratch
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The venue can be hard to locate
The Journey
Kabukicho, Shinjuku
Kabukicho is a vibrant entertainment district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, known for its nightlife, restaurants, and diverse attractions. It serves as the starting point for the ramen making experience, offering a lively backdrop to immerse in Japanese culinary culture.
Ramen Making Station
This is where you'll engage in the ramen making process. You will stir-fry the meat topping, choose your soup, boil the noodles and add ingredients to your ramen bowl.
Know Before You Go
The price includes all fees and taxes for the ramen-making experience. This does not include any bottled drinks, extra meals or drinks you may want, or how you get to the meeting place. Make sure to plan your transportation to Kabukicho, Shinjuku ahead of time. Get ready to eat ramen with pork, chicken, and beef in the soup.
Hot Tip
Some customers have trouble finding the location, so be sure to check the map and directions carefully before you go. The class focuses on assembly, not making the noodles and broth, so go in expecting a simple, fun experience, not a detailed lesson on traditional ramen making.
Review Summary
People usually say the Easy Ramen making experience is fun, quick, and family-friendly with friendly staff, good English from some instructors, and tasty customizable ramen despite limited hands-on steps like just boiling premade noodles and adding toppings. Positives include the 1-hour convenience in Kabukicho, learning ramen history, and value for money, while negatives mention minimal actual cooking, language barriers with scripted English, and revolting premade pork broth smell for some.[2][3][4]
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