Private Ramen Tour in Tokyo by Local Ramen Expert Hiroshi
Explore the bustling streets of Tokyo with your choice of 2 bowls of ramen during this personalized ramen tour in Tokyo.
Highlights
A 2-hour personalized ramen tour in Tokyo guided by a local ramen expert, Hiroshi
Learn about the history of ramen as well as different styles and local ingredients
Eat two different styles of ramen at 2 amazing ramen stops
10 meals
Experience Details
Ah, ramen. It’s the noodle dish of Japan that’s been around for over a hundred years and keeps getting better. It’s the ultimate comfort food for Japanese people, also adored by visitors. Take comfort in the hot, savory broth, and let the thick, chewy noodles tickle your tongue, perfectly matched with meat and vegetable toppings that tease and please your palette. You can find it almost everywhere: accessible, convenient, and delicious. But with so many options and such little time, how to find the perfect bowl?
In this tour, local ramen expert Hiroshi will guide you to some of the best ramen shops in Tokyo. Born in Kitakata (one of the top three ramen cities in Japan) into a family that has been in the ramen-making business for generations, Hiroshi knew that he would never spend a day without a warm bowl of noodles. Having visited hundreds of eateries all over the country, he created a map app in English called "Ramen Beast" to help fellow ramen lovers find the best shops and restaurants. Today, he works on several ramen-related ventures: for instance, when Soba House Konjiki-Hototogisu (the third restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star) opened their first restaurant outside of Japan, Hiroshi served as an interpreter and trained their staff.
Cool and friendly, Hiroshi will not just guide you on the quest for the best ramen in Tokyo, but also impart a few tips and trivia about Japan’s famous bowl of noodles. In this ramen tour in Tokyo, you will visit two ramen shops – one in which you’ll eat a thick, rich bowl of ramen, and one where you can try a lighter style.
The great thing about this tour is that you can customize it according to your taste and special requests. Hiroshi will meet you at your location of choice, and pick the best ramen restaurants in the area. Follow your heart in this fun and exciting personalized ramen tour in Tokyo (which is also great for groups).
Inclusions
2-hour ramen tour in Tokyo guided by English and Japanese speaking local guide and ramen expert, Hiroshi
Ramen in two excellent ramen shops
Hiroshi will tailor the experience depending on the location, and can meet you at your hotel (please provide your contact information and the name or location of your hotel upon booking)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting location for this Ramen Tour in Tokyo will be organized after booking. Your ramen expert will be in contact to negotiate a place to meet on the tour day, so please provide your contact information and the area of your hotel upon booking.
Remarks
Please provide your contact information and the location or name of your hotel upon booking. Stops on this ramen tour in Tokyo will depend on the designated meeting point.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies ahead of time
Please understand that at each ramen stop your host must order one bowl of ramen per customer, and the sharing of one bowl between two people is generally not allowed
If you know that you can’t finish an entire bowl, please contact your host ahead of time so that he can order you a bowl of half-sized noodles. Thank you for your cooperation!
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 week before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
We enjoyed the ramen tasting with Hiroshi. He met us at our hotel and took us to two very different Ramen places. He seems to know ramen well. Basically, very nice guy just introducing us to two ...read more
This is a MUST DO experience in Tokyo! We are so glad we found this tour. Absolutely one of our favorite things on our trip. Hiroshi made it feel like we were going to dinner with a good friend wh...read more
We went to two small neighborhood noodle places and watched as they made noodles specific for our order. I ate too much as was able to only consume half of the next spot. I firmly suggest this ex...read more
Hiroshi met us at our hotel and customised a local tour to suit our dietary needs. A wonderful experience and delicious ramen!
A very enjoyable afternoon was spent with Hiroshi eating very delicious ramen. Hiroshi is very personable and kind and is an expert when it comes to ramen. We learned some interesting facts about t...read more
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10 meals
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