Custom Ramen Tour · 2 bowls
Two shops, two very different bowls. The fastest way to understand how wide ramen really is.
Highlights
- Two bowls at two shops I eat at myself — light first, rich second, like a tasting
- Chosen around your taste and your area; dietary needs checked in person
- Ramen 101 at the first shop, the deep stuff at the second
- You order both bowls yourself, with me right there
- How I find great shops, taught on the walk between them
- My Ramen 101 guide and my personal Tokyo ramen list, sent to you after
What you'll do
One bowl tells you what ramen is. Two bowls tell you how different it can be. On this tour we go to two shops, usually a short walk or one train stop apart: a clean, light bowl first (shio or shoyu, chicken or fish), then a rich one (tonkotsu, chicken paitan, or something heavier if you're brave).
At the first shop you get my Ramen 101. At the second we go deeper — the soup, the tare, the noodles, why this shop does it this way. Between the two we walk, and I show you the signs I look for when I'm hunting for a good shop. By the end you'll taste the difference between a good bowl and a great one.
You order both bowls yourself. If you want smaller portions, say so and I'll ask for you — two full bowls is a lot even for me. After, I send you my guide and my personal Tokyo ramen list.
The plan, minute by minute
You tell me your taste and your area. I pick two shops, check them, and email you the meeting point.
We meet at the station. Shop 1: the light bowl. Ramen 101 in the line.
The walk: how I find great shops, and what to look for.
Shop 2: the rich bowl. The deep dive — soup, tare, noodles.
Outside: what you ate, photos, questions.
Goodbye at the station. My guide and my ramen list land in your inbox.
What's included
Included
- 2 bowls at 2 shops of ramen — both bowls on me
- Private guide (me) for about 3 hours
- Ramen 101 on paper during the tour, PDF after
- My personal Tokyo ramen list, sorted by area
- Help with ordering, the ticket machine and dietary needs
Not included
- Drinks and extra toppings (most shops are cash only — bring ¥1,000 or so)
- Train tickets (we meet near the shop, so usually none)
- Tipping — there's no tipping in Japan
Good to know
- Portion
- I'll ask for smaller sizes at one or both shops if you want. Come hungry anyway.
- Dietary
- No pork, no shellfish, vegetarian, vegan — tell me when you book. I check both shops in person.
- Walking
- About 20–30 minutes of walking in total, or one short train ride (I'll tell you if you need a ticket).
- Start times
- Last start is 17:00 so the second shop is still open.
- Cash
- Bring ¥1,000–2,000 in cash for drinks or extra toppings. Both bowls are on me.
Meeting point
At a station exit near the first shop, within a few stops of where you're staying. I email you the exact spot with a photo at least 2 days before (within a few hours for last-minute bookings).
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time (full refund). Within 24 hours the booking is non-refundable. If I have to cancel — typhoon, emergency — you get a new date or a full refund. Full policy.
Reviews
“Hiro has a real passion for ramen and it shows in his knowledge. He just wants to share that love with others. He was accommodating to our dietary restrictions and found the perfect place for us. He scouted it out in advance and made sure it was a good option for us. It was excellent.”
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FAQ
Is 2 bowls too much?
For most people, one full bowl plus one small bowl is right. I'll help you pace it, and smaller portions are fine.
Can one bowl be Jiro-style?
Yes, as the second bowl, if you're up for it. Tell me in the notes.
Can we do it in the evening?
Last start is 17:00, so the tour ends by about 20:00. Earlier is better — some great shops close in the afternoon.
Where do we meet?
At a station exit near the first shop, within a few stops of where you're staying. I email you the exact spot with a photo at least 2 days before (within a few hours for last-minute bookings).
How do I pay?
By card when you book — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay, through Stripe. You get a confirmation email right away, and the meeting point by email later.
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