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All Reviews for Soba and Noodles Making in Japan

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Udon Making Lesson in a Local Home with Japanese Culture Classes in Tokyo

Amazing cultural experience!

Reviewed by: Malie808

Wakana-san was amazing!
Such an amazing cultural experience. I went with my family...2 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 children (9yo, 11yo). We let the children do the "work" for udon making, and Wakana was so patient! She speaks English clearly, and easily understandable. The steps were easy to do for the children. While we were waiting for the udon, Wakana showed us how to make different origami. After, we got to enjoy the delicious udon! We are excited to make udon at home!

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Packages: Udon Making and Origami
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/03/29
Activity Date: 2019/03/25

Udon Making Lesson in a Local Home with Japanese Culture Classes in Tokyo

Lovely!

Reviewed by: Alan Vosper

We all had a lovely time and our sensei was excellent. She was so patient and kind. Highly recommended. We learnt how to make udon noodles and look forward to using our new skill at home.

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Packages: Udon Making and Shodo Calligraphy
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/08/09
Activity Date: 2018/08/07

Udon Making Lesson in a Local Home with Japanese Culture Classes in Tokyo

Like finding a friend in Tokyo

Reviewed by: Cre

I took this class in Nov with the hope of learning about Udon making and Japanese culture. I got both. Wakana is a delightful host. She taught me how to make Udon noodles, which is easy and I have have made them since I have been home with great success. She also is a patient teacher with Origami. Take this class you won't regret spending time learning a new skill.

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Packages: Udon Making and Origami
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/12/02
Activity Date: 2017/11/08

Udon Making Lesson in a Local Home with Japanese Culture Classes in Tokyo

Great cultural experience for families with kids!

Reviewed by: Jennifer

We had a great time with Wanaka making Udon noodles and origami. My 8 year old was very excited to make pikachu origami! We enjoyed stomping on the udon dough and we also picked up a couple of beautiful pairs of origami earrings Wanaka made herself. Highly recommend!

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Packages: Udon Making and Origami
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/12/28
Activity Date: 2016/12/26

Udon Making Lesson in a Local Home with Japanese Culture Classes in Tokyo

Try it, learn about japanese cooking and meet an interesting woman

Reviewed by: Burghilde

I really liked my lesson in udon making and origami and the good talk with Wakana sensei. It was easy going and fun and still I learnt a lot. Surely I will try to make udon noodles again in Germany.
It was a good way to enjoy a couple of hours in Tokyo in a good atmosphere. Thank you, sensei.

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Packages: Udon Making and Origami
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/11/02
Activity Date: 2016/10/25

Organic Soba Noodle Cooking with Taxi Transfers from Sapporo

A fabulous experience!

Reviewed by: Nancy

It was a fabulous experience! The taxi driver, Kirohara, was very professional and came to our hotel with our names on a big card so we could identify him. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way. We knew a little bit of Japanese and Kiyohara taught us some new Japanese vocabulary on the way to the farm. We were greeted by Tada and his wife at their store with the soba making class in the room towards the back. It was a hands on class and so much fun:) Tada taught us how to mix and roll the wheat flour by hand into the right consistency for the soba noodles. He carefully showed us how to roll and cut the noodles. Then we rolled and cut the noodles. After, they cooked the noodles creating a hot noodle soup and also a cold noodle soup dish, along with some tempura item. So delicious! Kirohara was so sweet to take pictures for us while we made the soba noodles. When it was time to go, Tada waved good bye from his door until we could no longer see him. What a great trip and activity!!

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Thank you sooooo much for your comment!! Not only us, Kiyohara san of taxi driver and Tada san of the guide are very happy to know that you enjoyed the Soba Noodle Making Experience!
We are looking forward to hearing from you for your next Hokkaido trip!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/06/13
Activity Date: 2016/06/09

Organic Soba Noodle Cooking with Taxi Transfers from Sapporo

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Charlotte

It was such a lovely unique way to spend the day. Even with the language barrier we all got along and understood each other perfectly. I would highly recommend this to any food lovers out there who are open to meeting new people. Everyone involved was incredibly helpful and friendly and the food was delicious.

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Thank you sooooo much for your comment!! We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the Soba Noodle Making Experience!
Even though Hokkaido is getting famous year by year, not many people have tried unique Hokkaido experience yet.
Hopefully we can welcome you again and your friends in Hokkaido in the future!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/06/11
Activity Date: 2016/05/22

Ramen Making Experience with a Professional Ramen Chef in Tokyo

Great fun! Delicious ramen

Reviewed by: Doug

If you like ramen, you'll really enjoy this event. Standing in the kitchen and racing the clock to prepare the perfect bowl as the noodles boil really gives you a sense what goes into running a ramen shop and all the work that goes into it. The lecture parts gives you an idea of how shop owners think about putting their stamp on this highly competitive multi-million dollar industry.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/03/18

Organic Soba Noodle Cooking with Taxi Transfers from Sapporo

Great experience making fresh soba

Reviewed by: Jessica

My friends and I enjoyed learning how to make fresh soba. We got to taste our food we made, both hot and cold. You even get to take some of the soba home, but since we were traveling internationally, we were unfortunately not able to keep it. I wish we could learn how to make the dipping sauce that goes with the soba. The curry flavored daikon pickles were delicious!

The taxi driver, the farmer's wife, and her assistance were extremely nice. Since they only speak Japanese, it helped to have some Japanese language knowledge. We would be interested in participating in another cooking experience again.

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Dear Jessica san,
Thank you sooooo much for your review !! Not only us, the taxi driver and the farmer's guide are very happy to know that you enjoyed the Soba Noodle Making Experience ! Hopefully we can welcome you again and your friends in Hokkaido in near future !

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/12/22
Activity Date: 2015/12/20

Soba Noodle Making Lesson with Professional Instructor at Yushima

Super delicious experience!

Reviewed by: Jasmine

I experienced making soba for the first time in my life. I have made udon before, but have not made soba.
Since I had a chance in Tokyo, I participated in it. As soon as I arrived at the soba shop, I wore the happi coat and felt as if I were a master of making soba. I was surprised that the instructor this time was not a trainee teacher but an fully certified professional. I learned about the types of soba, conditions to make it, and methods of production for the food I normally eat without thinking. I learned how to mixing the flour, roll the dough, and cut it, each step taught in depth by the instructor. Eating my own soba right next to Yushima Tenjin made it taste so good. I got a recipe from there which doesn't seem too difficult to make, so I will try it at home. As they even showed me how to eat properly, I can no longer eat them in a usual messy way! My mom was there, too, and she and I were very happy that we got plenty to take home.

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/11/05

讃岐うどん手打ち体験 うどん県香川で本場の技を学ぶ キッズコースあり<琴平町>

Hide-chan was great. ひでちゃんよかったよ。

Reviewed by: スカイライン

I couldn't dance, but the staff was very nice.
If you don't want to show your face on social media, make sure to communicate that clearly to Hide-chan.
I forgot to print the voucher, but they kindly assisted me, which was a great help.

ダンス出来なかったけど、店員さんの人柄が良かったです。
SNSに顔を載せたくない人は、ひでちゃんにしっかり伝えましょう。
バウチャーを印刷していくのを忘れましたが、優しく対応していただき助かりました。

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Packages: うどん打ち体験 普通科コース
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/24
Activity Date: 2015/09/22

そば打ち体験 プロである准教授の指導で本格的なそば打ちにチャレンジ!<湯島>by 日本そば打ち名人会

An amazing experience! おいしすぎる体験!

Reviewed by: Jasmine

I had the experience of making soba for the first time in my life! I had previously made udon, but since I had the opportunity to be in Tokyo, I decided to participate. As soon as I arrived, I borrowed a soba-making jacket from the shop and felt like a soba master. To my surprise, the instructor was not just a teacher but the actual master himself! I learned about the types of buckwheat flour, its condition, and production, gaining insight into the depth of soba. I was taught each step carefully, from mixing the flour to rolling and cutting. The taste of my freshly made soba (laughs) right next to Yushima Tenjin was exceptional. I also learned cooking methods that I think I can try at home. I was taught delicious ways to enjoy soba, and I don't think I can eat it the usual careless way anymore! We were able to take plenty home, and both my mother and I were very satisfied with the experience!

人生初めてのそば打ちを体験をすることができました!以前にうどんは作ったことがあったのですが、そばはなかったのでせっかく東京に機会があったので参加してみました。ついてすぐにお店のそば打ち法被をお借りして気分はそば打ち名人。今回の先生は準教師さんではなく、鑑定士さんご本人でびっくり!いつもはさりげなく食べてるそばもそば粉の種類、状態、生産のことなどを学べて、そばの奥深さを知りました。粉から混ぜて、伸して、切る段階を一つずつ丁寧に教えてもらいました。湯島天神のすぐそばで新鮮な打ち立てのマイそば(笑)の味は格別です。その場で調理法も教えてもらったので家で私でもできそうなのでやってみます。お蕎麦のおいしい食べ方も伝授してもらい、これからはいつもの雑な食べ方では食べられないと思います!たっぷりお持ち帰りもできて一緒に参加した母も私も大満足でした♪

  • そばを均等に切れる方法も伝授

  • 出来上がったそばをその場で試食!そばの葉っぱってハート型って初めてしりました。

  • 試食分とお持ち帰りの分たっぷりです!(二人で作った8人前です

  • 粉と水を均等にまぜまぜ

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/09/09
Activity Date: 2015/09/08