Tokyo Food Experience: Patia's Jiro-style Ramen Making Class
Updated: Oct 7
Jiro-style Ramen (or Jiro-kei Ramen) making class has started in Tokyo from June, 2024. Jiro-style ramen is a type of ramen inspired by Ramen Jiro Mita Honten and has a cult following throughout Japan. Although Jiro-style ramen is less well known outside of Japan than soy sauce, miso, and tonkotsu ramen, there is no end to the number of addicts to this flavorful, garlicky ramen with its generous toppings, and the lines at popular Jiro-style ramen restaurants are long enough to keep people waiting day after day. This hands-on tour allows you to make your own Jiro-style ramen in Tokyo, starting from the noodles. The meeting place, tour flow, and the appeal of this class will be explained at this blog. Beginner cooks are also welcome, so this is a great way to create memories of Japan with your children.
Table of Contents
The meeting place for Jiro-style ramen making class: Akihabara - the best sightseeing spot in Japan
Buy ramen ingredients at "Hanamasa", a supermarket loved by the locals
Delicious ramen noodles and thick chashu pork that even a novice cook can make!
Enjoy the excitement of eating ramen that you made yourself!
Details of the Jiro-style ramen making class, which can only be experienced at Patia (price, etc.)
What is Jiro-style Ramen that has a Cult Following?
Ramen Jiro Mita Honten is a legendary ramen restaurant in Tokyo, renowned for the originator of the Jiro-style ramen. Restaurants offering ramen similar to “Ramen Jiro,” founded by Takumi Yamada, are called “Jiro-style Ramen”, and have gained such cult-like popularity that there are now restaurants all over Japan.
The hallmark of Ramen Jiro is its emphasis on quantity and variety of toppings. When ordering at Ramen Jiro, customers can expect a mountainous bowl of ramen loaded with ingredients such as thick slices of pork belly (chashu), bean sprouts, cabbage, garlic, and often a generous dollop of raw garlic and lard. These toppings not only add texture and flavor but also contribute to the hearty and indulgent nature of the dish.
The broth at Ramen Jiro is typically thick and rich, simmered for hours to extract maximum flavor from ingredients such as pork, cores of cabbage, garlic and backfat. Plus, this soup is seasoned with soy sauce. The result is a creamy, savory broth that clings to the noodles and provides a satisfying umami experience with each slurp.
In terms of noodles, Ramen Jiro usually offers thick, chewy noodles that are cooked al dente to maintain their texture and stand up to the hearty broth and toppings.
Overall, the combination of rich flavors, generous portions, customization options, and the chewy noodles has contributed to the widespread love for Jiro-style ramen. If you try eating it once, you will become addicted. Let's experience making that ramen in Tokyo and spread the deliciousness of Jiro-style Ramen to others!
The Meeting Place for Jiro-style Ramen Making Class: Akihabara - The Best Sightseeing Spot in Japan
The meeting place for this class is Akihabara station central gate. Akihabara is known as one of the world's leading electronics districts and the birthplace of otaku culture. It is the best place to witness Japan's underground culture and shop for high-tech gadgets.
Buy Ramen Ingredients at "Hanamasa", a Grocery Store Loved by the Locals
After meeting at Akihabara, we will head to Hanamasa, a grocery store beloved by locals, to purchase ingredients for making ramen. Hanamasa has more than 40 stores in Tokyo, attracting a wide variety of customers, especially restaurant owners, with its reasonable prices and wide selection of products. Here, your guide will introduce you to Japanese sweets and popular souvenirs, and explain the seasonings essential to Japanese cuisine. Each group will choose one bag of sweets and the cost will be covered by Patia. Enjoy shopping in the friendly and cheerful atmosphere of the local supermarket.
"Patia" - a Clean and Spacious Kitchen Studio
After procuring food at Hanamasa, we will head to a kitchen studio, “Patia”. This kitchen studio is always kept clean by a cleaning company and is equipped with a large space and a user-friendly island kitchen, making it a popular studio in Tokyo. Start making Jiro-style ramen from scratch here!
*We have several kitchen studios in Tokyo, and the location of the class to be held will be decided on the day of the event.
Delicious Ramen Noodles and Thick Chashu Pork that even a Novice Cook Can Make!
Once the preparation is complete, you can start making the chewy noodles and soft, large chashu pork, which are essential for Jiro-style ramen. Both of them are so delicious and are made in a way that even beginners can easily prepare so that you can try them at home. Our instructor will teach you one by one, so don't worry about anything and have fun cooking together.
Enjoy the Excitement of Eating Ramen that You Made Yourself!
Add the soup and noodles to the bowl and garnish with the ingredients to complete the dish! While eating your ramen, enjoy conversation with the participants and the instructor and create unforgettable memories. After the class, please make your own Jiro-style Ramen at home and spread the word about Jiro-style Ramen to others. We would be very pleased if you could introduce us on social media as well.
Details of the Jiro-style Ramen Making Class, Which Can Only be Experienced at Patia (price, etc.)
What`s Included
English-speaking instructor
Going to a local grocery store "Hanamasa" at Akihabara
Making Jiro-style ramen
Tasting Jiro-style ramen
Meeting Point
Akiharabara Station Central Gate
Duration
3 hours
Number of Participants
Minimum of 2 to max of 6
Participants must be at least 5 years old
Price
16,500 JPY per person
Book Jiro-style Ramen Making Class
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For Those Who Want to Experience Making Other Japanese Cuisine as well "Patia's Japanese Cooking Class"
In this blog post, we introduced the Jiro-style Ramen making class, but we also offer other Japanese food classes. From a class where you can make Sushi to a class where you can make cute Charaben (character bento) that symbolize Japanese culture, these are cooking classes that you can experience only in Japan. Please check out these classes as well.
We also share information about Japan's unique food culture and recommended sightseeing spots in Tokyo on social media.
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