Ramen Tours in Osaka: 6 Sorted by What They Cost

1.Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 411 reviews · 7 hours · from $56Our pick

Spend seven hours seeing Osaka’s essential sights with English-speaking guide Takanobu, known as Taka. Walk between historic districts, ride the subway, tour Osaka Castle and Shitennoji, explore Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori, then finish with ramen lunch and practical food tips. Expect a small group, about 11 kilometers of walking, stairs, and extra entrance fees.

“Our tour was amazing coz Taka-san is a very good guide. He’s informative, conscientious and went out of his way to help us. Would highly recommend this tour and Taka-san. Arigato 😊 Julia”

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2.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $70Top rated

In Dotonbori, Cooking Sun guides you through handmade soy sauce ramen and chicken gyoza. Knead wheat, cut noodles with a machine, prepare broth and filling, then eat what you made. English-speaking instructors such as Miki, June, Kasa, and Yoshi help keep the class friendly, clear, and hands-on.

“The teachers, the food, the whole class was wonderful!”

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3.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $79

Join chef Keigo and the Sakura Cook team in a hands-on Osaka class making fresh ramen, round pork gyoza, and rectangular vegetable gyoza. You will prepare the noodles, soup, fillings, and meal, then eat together with green tea and seasonal dessert. Vegetarian adaptations are available with advance notice.

“We had a wonderful experience at the cooking class! Keigo, our instructor, was very nice and very informative. He guided us step by step through the process of making both gyozas and ramen, explaining not just how to make them but also the reasoning behind each step. It was a fun and engaging way to learn about Japanese cooking.”

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4.Cooking Class Ramen & Gyoza Course in Nanba

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

In Osaka’s Chuo Ward, you’ll make fresh ramen noodles and pork-and-vegetable gyoza with English-speaking instructors such as Ryota, Mimi, Keiichi, Nana, and Yuriko. The small class welcomes beginners, supplies every ingredient and tool, and ends with your homemade meal, sake, beer, or soft drinks, plus recipes to take home.

“Nana and Yuriko made the class a special experience. The kitchen was very easy to locate and they made the class fun and very hands on, from chopping the vegetables, making the flour for the ramen and the intricate detail on the gyoza making. Could not fault anything and I would recommend these girls to anyone.”

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5.90 min Shared Handmade Udon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $52Best value

At Udonzin Beat in Osaka, Keiko, Nozomi, or another chef guides you through Sanuki udon making, including the famous foot-kneading step. Afterward, the restaurant cooks your noodles and serves them hot or cold with an additive-free broth. The 90-minute class suits adults and children, with vegetarian options by advance request.

“Keiko was our host for our class of 11 friends (3 families with 5 kids total). The restaurant is small and cozy with cohesive decor and a clean bathroom. Keiko walked us through the history of udon and instructed us in making our own noodles fRead more”

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6.Gluten-Free Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

In a small group of up to four, Yuki leads you through rice-flour ramen noodles, two broths, gyoza wrappers, filling, folding, and pan-frying in her Japanese-style Osaka home. You eat the meal you make, take home recipes and tips, and may add three small sake servings. No cooking experience is needed.

“I had a great time at the cooking class! The food tasted amazing — we made two types of ramen and also gyoza. The experience was very personal, and Yuki was incredibly kind and shared a lot of interesting stories and insights. It was definitely worth it and I would highly recommend it!”

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