『BUB ACTIVITY CENTER Asakusa』Ramen making experience – ai-chan’s Honest Halal Food Review for Muslim Travelers

ai-chan
Jun 9
4 min read

Updated: Jun 16

Try Making Halal Ramen at a Hands-On Japanese Culture Center in Asakusa!

🍜 Introduction

　Ramen is a must-try when visiting Japan. We’ve featured many great ramen restaurants on this site, but wouldn’t it be fun to make your own bowl of ramen?

At BUB ACTIVITY CENTER Asakusa, that dream comes true.

This cultural facility in Asakusa offers hands-on experiences of Japanese traditions for international visitors—including the chance to make your own ramen and eat it on the spot.

Even better, the ingredients are halal-friendly, so Muslim guests can enjoy the experience with peace of mind.

We were invited by the facility to try it ourselves—and here’s our full report!

📒 Report

(For an overview of the facility, check here → https://www.halaleatsjapan.com/post/%E3%80%8Ebub-activity-center-asakusa%E3%80%8F-ai-chan-s-honest-halal-food-review-for-muslim-travelers)

　Now, let’s start making ramen!

The English-speaking instructor guided us kindly and patiently throughout the process.

First, we were supposed to knead the dough ourselves.

But since we were on a tight schedule, the instructor had already prepared the kneaded dough for us in advance.

She carefully explained that the dough was made from wheat flour, water, and baking soda—no haram ingredients were used.That explanation made us feel truly at ease.

Next, we began rolling out the dough and shaping it into noodles.We used a rolling pin to stretch the dough....But wow, it’s harder than it looks!

Once the dough was rolled out, we used a pasta machine to cut it into noodles.

The staff helped us along the way, and thanks to their support, everything went smoothly!

It was interesting to see that the thickness of the noodles varied slightly depending on the person.

Then it was time to boil the noodles—be sure to keep an eye on the clock so you don’t overcook them!

For the soup base, you can choose between soy sauce or miso.

I went with the soy sauce flavor.

They kindly provided halal soy sauce, too!

There were so many toppings to choose from, and we could decorate our ramen however we liked.

And… done!

The ramen I made with my own hands tasted absolutely amazing! ♪

Handmade homemade ramen noodles are ready! — Note: The photo shows a bowl with pork chashu, but you can of course enjoy your ramen without it.

🥢 About the Taste（halal ramen)

　There’s no way ramen you made yourself could not be delicious!

In my case, I managed to roll out the dough quite well, so my noodles came out thin and long.I might have boiled them just a little too long… but they still had a nice texture and went down smoothly!

The seasoned boiled egg I added as a topping had a rich flavor, and the yolk was perfectly soft—absolutely delicious.

You can also adjust the soup seasoning yourself.I accidentally added a bit too much salt 😅…but honestly, it was such a rare and fun experience that I was completely satisfied!

⭐️ Overall Score: 7.0 / 10

　Making your own ramen—a rare and unique experience you won’t find just anywhere—was truly special.Even the little mistakes along the way became part of the fun and made it even more memorable.

All the staff were friendly and helpful, and the space was clean and comfortable.

It was a wonderful experience from start to finish!

🔍 Category Ratings

Category	Score	Comment
🍜 Food	4.0 / 5	Even though I slightly overcooked the noodles and the soup turned out a bit salty, I have to say—ramen made by your own hands always tastes amazing!
🙋‍♀️ Service	4.5 / 5	The instructors were incredibly kind and guided us through the process step by step. They were super friendly, making the entire experience fun and relaxing.
🏠 Atmosphere	4.0 / 5	Everything was well-prepared to make the cooking smooth and easy. Once the ramen was done, we got to sit down and enjoy it at our own pace. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean, which added to the comfort.

🕌 Muslim-Friendly Score: 1 / 5

Item	Score
✅ Halal Certification	1 / 3
🕌 Prayer Space	0 / 1
💧 Wudu Facility	0 / 1

　While the facility doesn’t hold official halal certification, they proudly provide halal-friendly ingredients and accommodate Muslim guests. If you let them know in advance, they’ll prepare halal seasonings and toppings for you. Unfortunately, there’s no prayer room on-site—but Asakusa Mosque and the Prayer Room on the 5th floor of Tokyo Skytree are nearby, so you can plan accordingly.

Asakusa Mosque:https://www.halalramenjapan.com/mosque-prayer-space/%E6%B5%85%E8%8D%89%E3%83%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF

Prayer Room Tokyo Skytree 5F:https://www.halalramenjapan.com/mosque-prayer-space/tokyo-skytree-prayer-space-5f

📍 Basic Info (as of June 2025)

Name: BUB ACTIVITY CENTER Asakusa
Address: Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 2 Chome−6−11　Heiwa-Store Building 5F
Nearest Station: Asakusa Station or Tawaramachi Station (each 10-min walk)
Opening Hours: Friday – Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM　Wednesday & Thursday: Closed (check before visiting)
Halal Status: Muslim-friendly
Prayer Room: Not available
Languages Supported: English available
Official Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bubactivitycenter/
Official Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568187819350

Click to the BUB ACTIVITY CENTER Asakusa !!

💬 ai-chan’s One-Line Review

“A one-of-a-kind ramen made by you—a memory that will stay with you forever!”

👤 Looking to create a fun and unique memory during your trip to Japan?

This hands-on experience is perfect for anyone who’s already tasted all the ramen out there—why not make your own next?

👤 About the Author

Written by ai-chan:

Editor-in-chief of a Japanese food industry media outlet, visiting over 300 restaurants annually.She is committed to delivering honest, experience-based restaurant reviews—never sponsored, always grounded in reality.

With the rising number of Muslim travelers to Japan and the lack of reliable halal food information, she launched this project to personally verify halal-friendly restaurants and provide trustworthy guidance.Though still learning about halal culture as a beginner, she is determined to explore one restaurant at a time—with humility, respect, and a desire to help Muslim travelers feel safe and welcome in Japan.