Ramen-Making Experience at a Local Kawasaki Ramen Shop | Choose Shoyu or Miso | About 2 Hours

Make Your Own Bowl at Raamen Kijitora in Kawasaki

The setting is Raamen Kijitora, a ramen shop in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. It's a real neighborhood restaurant that normally welcomes local customers, and during the shop's break time you'll get to try making ramen yourself.

After watching the staff demonstrate in the kitchen, it's your turn to cook. You'll boil the noodles, drain them and add the toppings to complete your own bowl.

An English-speaking guide will also explain things along the way, so you can learn about the history of ramen and the daily work of running a ramen shop. From making to eating, the whole experience takes about 2 hours.

First, Meet Your Guide at Tsurumi-Ichiba Station

The meeting point is Tsurumi-Ichiba Station on the Keikyu Line. Once you meet your guide, you'll walk about 15 minutes to the shop. Please check the guidance sent after booking for the exact meeting spot.

When you arrive at the shop, you'll change into the footwear provided and hear some safety tips for cooking. Since you'll be changing shoes, be sure to wear socks on the day.

Next, Watch the Staff Demonstration and Try Making Ramen

You can choose between shoyu (soy sauce) and miso for the ramen you make. First, watch the staff demonstrate so you can see how the noodles are boiled, drained and plated.

Then it's your turn. Drain the hot water from the cooked noodles, transfer them to the bowl and add the toppings to complete your bowl of ramen. You'll be guided on how to move your hands and in what order to work.

Your guide will also explain the work behind the counter, such as sourcing ingredients and preparing the soup and toppings. You'll learn what goes into getting a bowl of ramen ready to serve.

Finally, Enjoy the Ramen You Made

When you've finished cooking, take a seat and say "itadakimasu." Enjoy the noodles you boiled and the toppings you added while they're fresh and hot.

During the meal, you can chat with your guide about ramen and Japanese food culture. Feel free to ask about anything that came to mind while cooking, or any questions you've always had about the ramen you eat.

If you'd like to order extra toppings or other dishes, you can check the menu and prices at the shop.

FAQ

■ Can I join if I've never cooked before? You'll watch the staff demonstrate first, then try boiling the noodles, draining them and plating the bowl. Just follow the English guide's explanations and the staff's instructions.

■ Do I make the noodles and soup from scratch? Your part is boiling the noodles, draining them and adding the toppings to complete your bowl. You'll learn about sourcing ingredients and preparing the soup and toppings through your guide's explanations.

■ Where do we meet, and how long does it take? You'll meet at Tsurumi-Ichiba Station on the Keikyu Line and walk about 15 minutes to the shop with your guide. The whole experience takes about 2 hours. Please check the guidance sent after booking for the exact meeting spot and time.

■ Can children join? Can someone come along just to watch? Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Everyone taking part, including children, needs a booking, and companions who don't take part in the experience can't join. For details such as age requirements, please check the plan you're booking.

■ Is there anything I need to wear or bring? You'll change into the shop's footwear, so please wear socks. The kitchen can get hot, so bring a towel and, if needed, a change of clothes. When handling hot water and cooking tools, please follow the staff's instructions.

■ Can you accommodate dietary restrictions? Can I order extras? If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, please check the ingredients used and whether they can be accommodated before booking. Premium toppings and additional dishes can be ordered at the shop for an extra charge.

Before You Book

• Dates and times, and how to meet at Tsurumi-Ichiba Station
• Socks, a towel and a change of clothes if needed
• Conditions for bringing children, and the need for everyone taking part to be booked
• Ingredient accommodations, extra charges and cancellation terms

You'll be handling hot water in a hot kitchen, so please take your health and clothing into account when joining. Be sure to check the latest conditions before booking.

Summary

Step into a ramen shop kitchen, boil the noodles, drain them and finish your own bowl. You can do all of that at Raamen Kijitora in Kawasaki.

Shoyu or miso? Make the ramen you like best and enjoy it fresh in the shop over about 2 hours. On your next trip, why not try being the one who makes the ramen, with family or friends?

You can check details and availability at Local Kawasaki Ramen Shop: Authentic Ramen-Making Experience.