Minmin Ramen Honten
みんみんラーメン 本店Classic Hachioji ramen: a clear soy-based broth with a thin layer of oil and chopped onion.
Hachioji ramen
Tokyo's own regional ramen style, found at the western end of the Chuo and Keio lines.
Hachioji ramen is a local style from Hachioji, in western Tokyo. The bowl starts like a classic Tokyo shoyu ramen — a clear, soy-sauce-seasoned broth — but is finished with a thin layer of oil on the surface and a scoop of chopped raw onion.
The onion is the signature: it adds crunch and a sharp sweetness that cuts through the oil. Some shops offer extra onion for a small charge.
Hachioji is about 40–50 minutes from Shinjuku by JR Chuo Line (Hachioji or Nishi-Hachioji stations) or Keio Line (Keio-Hachioji station). Mt. Takao is further down the Keio Line, so a Hachioji ramen stop fits easily into a day trip.
FAQ
What is Hachioji ramen?
A soy-sauce ramen from Hachioji, Tokyo, with a thin layer of oil on top and chopped raw onion.
How do I get to Hachioji from Shinjuku?
Take the JR Chuo Line to Hachioji or Nishi-Hachioji, or the Keio Line to Keio-Hachioji. Allow about 40–50 minutes depending on the train.
Where to eat it
Chuka Soba Goemon
中華そば 吾衛門A light soy-based Hachioji-style chuka soba topped with chopped onion, with extra onion available for a small charge.
Tantan
タンタンHachioji-style soy ramen with finely chopped onion, best known for its large slices of roast pork.
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