Jiro-style
Ramen Jiro Tachikawa
ラーメン二郎 立川店
The Tachikawa branch of Ramen Jiro, a short walk from Tachikawa-Minami. Expect thick noodles and pork, and free toppings you call out by name.
The bowl
This is Jiro-style ramen: thick noodles topped with pork slices. The free toppings are garlic (ninniku), vegetables (yasai) and back fat (abura). If you want it saltier ('karame'), add soy sauce yourself from the seasoning on the counter.
How to order
Buy a meal ticket from the machine after you enter. When asked, call out your toppings, for example 'ninniku yasai abura', or just name the ones you want. 'Mashi' and 'mashimashi' (extra and double-extra) are not offered here, and neither is firm-cooked noodles, but 'double' is available. The owner has said a large (dai) ramen uses 420 g of noodles, so order the regular size if you are unsure. Read the notices posted inside.
Before you go
- Hours: 11:00-14:30 and 17:00-21:30. Closed Tuesdays; holidays are irregular. It sometimes opens specially on closing days, so check its X or Instagram.
- According to its Tabelog listing, it basically does not sell out before closing time.
- Cash only, with 12 counter seats. Smoking is not allowed, including while you wait in line.
- 5 minutes on foot from Tachikawa-Minami (Tama Monorail) and 6 minutes from the south exit of JR Tachikawa.
FAQ
Is there a ticket machine?
Yes. Buy your ticket after you enter the shop.
How do I order toppings?
When the staff ask, call out any of garlic, vegetables and back fat ('ninniku', 'yasai', 'abura'). Add soy sauce for 'karame' yourself from the counter.
How big is a large?
The owner has said a large ramen uses 420 g of noodles.
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