Authentic Ramen From Scratch

🍜🔥Master the Art of Japan’s Ultimate Comfort Bowl
Make Fresh Noodles • Build Rich Broths • Create Your Perfect Bowl
Forget the instant noodles. THIS IS RAMEN! 🍜🔥Get ready to travel straight to the heart of Japan — without ever leaving Knoxville — for an unforgettable, hands-on ramen adventure with Chef John Alunni. In this lively and interactive class, you’ll discover what makes authentic ramen so incredible, from fresh handmade noodles and deeply flavorful broths to perfectly marinated eggs and an irresistible mountain of toppings. You’ll roll up your sleeves, make your own noodles from scratch, build incredible bowls, and learn the techniques behind one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods.
👨‍🍳✨ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
🍜 MAKE RAMEN NOODLES FROM SCRATCH
Learn how to knead, roll, stretch, and cut fresh ramen noodles with the perfect chewy, springy texture.
🍲 BUILD DEEP, RICH BROTHS
Discover how aromatics, seasonings, and umami-packed ingredients come together to create complex ramen broth.
🥚 MASTER THE PERFECT RAMEN EGG
Learn how to create the iconic ajitsuke tamago with a perfectly jammy center and savory-sweet marinade.
🥩 PREPARE RAMEN TOPPINGS
Learn how to prepare and balance proteins, vegetables, aromatics, and garnishes for the perfect bowl.
🥢 BUILD YOUR PERFECT BOWL
Discover the art of balancing broth, noodles, protein, toppings, texture, and flavor.
🍜🔥 THE RAMEN EXPERIENCE
✨ SCRATCH-MADE RAMEN NOODLES
No package. No shortcuts. You’ll learn the craft of making fresh ramen noodles completely from scratch, creating noodles with that signature chewy, springy texture that makes a great bowl unforgettable.
🥩 MISO ROAST PORK RAMEN
Rich Miso Broth • Tender Roast Pork • Fresh Noodles
A deeply satisfying bowl featuring a rich, umami-packed miso broth, tender roasted pork, fresh ramen noodles, and flavorful garnishes. Savory. Rich. Comforting.
THIS IS THE BOWL YOU’LL CRAVE.
🍗 JAPANESE CHICKEN RAMEN
Tender Chicken • Savory Broth • Aromatic Garnishes
Tender chicken thighs paired with a deeply flavorful Japanese-style broth, fresh ramen noodles, and fragrant aromatics. Finished with traditional toppings for a bowl that’s savory, comforting, and packed with flavor.
HEARTY. AROMATIC. IRRESISTIBLE.
🥚 AJITSUKE TAMAGO
The Perfect Marinated Ramen Egg
Soft-boiled eggs cooked to perfection with that coveted golden, jammy center, then marinated in a savory-sweet soy-based mixture.
JAMMY. SILKY. UMAMI-PACKED.
🥢🌶️ BUILD YOUR PERFECT BOWL!
THE RAMEN TOPPING BAR
Now comes the fun part!
Create your own signature bowl from an incredible selection of toppings and finishing ingredients.
🌿 Scallions
🎋 Bamboo Shoots
🌊 Nori
🌰 Sesame Seeds
🌶️ Chili Oil
🥚 Marinated Eggs
🥩 Savory Proteins
🥬 Fresh Vegetables
✨ Aromatic Garnishes
PILE IT HIGH. CUSTOMIZE IT. MAKE IT YOURS!
🔥🍜 THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS!
Forget sitting back and watching Chef John make ramen.
YOU’RE MAKING THE RAMEN!
You’ll be:
🍜 Kneading
🔪 Cutting
🍲 Simmering
🥩 Preparing
🥚 Marinating
🌶️ Seasoning
🥢 Building
😋 SLURPING!
Chef John will demonstrate each technique and then put you to work so you can master the skills yourself.
👨‍🍳🔥 CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
✨ Hands-on instruction with Chef John Alunni
✨ Make fresh ramen noodles from scratch
✨ Learn professional broth-building techniques
✨ Master the perfect ramen egg
✨ Prepare flavorful proteins and toppings
✨ Explore the balance of Japanese flavors and textures
✨ Build your own custom ramen bowl
✨ Learn techniques you can recreate at home