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Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour: The Ultimate Ramen Experience in Japan

  • Writer: Frank
    Frank
  • Oct 22, 2018
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 26

Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour - Mini Bowls!

The Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour is a one-of-a-kind experience that lets you sample six unique bowls of ramen across three award-winning shops.


With over 10,000 ramen shops in Tokyo, each serving a different take on Japan’s most beloved noodle dish, choosing where to eat can be overwhelming.

Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour - Shoyu and Shio

This tour eliminates the guesswork, giving you a curated ramen adventure where you can taste multiple styles in one sitting—thanks to exclusive mini bowls that ensure you don’t get too full.

Modern Chicken Ramen as Mini Bowls

Mini Bowls: The Secret to Trying More Ramen

Most ramen shops in Tokyo only serve full-sized bowls, making it impossible to taste multiple varieties in one meal. But we’ve partnered with some of the city’s top ramen shops to offer exclusive mini bowls1/4 the size of a regular bowl!

Several Types of Ramen

Why Mini Bowls Matter:

  • Try six different ramen styles in one tour (choosing from 11 - 12 deliciously different options).

  • Experience the full depth of Tokyo’s ramen scene, from shoyu (soy sauce) to creamy tonkotsu.

Noodle Pullup

By the end of the tour, you’ll have tasted six wildly different bowls, each showcasing a unique flavor profile and ramen-making technique.


More Than a Tour—A Full Ramen Adventure

The Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour isn’t just about eating ramen—it’s about diving deep into Tokyo’s rich ramen culture.

Walking on the Tour

On the tour, you'll:

  • Learn about ramen’s history, from its humble origins to its evolution into a global phenomenon.

  • Discover regional ramen styles and what makes them unique.

  • Get insider knowledge on how ramen is made, from noodles to broth to toppings.

  • Have a fun, interactive experience, guided by ramen experts who eat hundreds of bowls a year!

Explaining the Ramen Options

And, of course, expect a few laughs and surprises along the way!


Three Unique Ramen Routes: Choose Your Adventure

Every ramen lover has their own preferences, which is why the Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour offers three distinct routes, each designed to highlight a different side of Tokyo’s ramen culture.

Ramen Menu Choices

🍜 Shibuya Ramen Tasting Tour – A mix of modern and classic bowls in one of Tokyo’s trendiest districts, where innovation meets tradition.

🍜 Shinjuku Ramen Tasting Tour – A ramen powerhouse of an area, featuring rich chicken ramen, bold dipping ramen, and unique flavor twists.

🍜 Ueno Ramen Tasting Tour – The most local and off-the-beaten-path route, where you’ll explore old-school Kyushu ramen and modern Tokyo-style bowls.


Each route takes you to three handpicked ramen shops, giving you a diverse tasting experience that reflects the area’s food culture.


Book Your Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour Today!

What are you waiting for?

👉 CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW and embark on a Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour!


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