RamenTachikawaminami Station3 min walk
Kyoka
鏡花
At a darkened counter, a spotlight shines only on a bowl of aged soy sauce ramen
- Signature aged soy sauce ramen
- Refined and rich tori paitan is also popular
- Compare 2 kinds of chashu
- Soup-soaked wontons
- Spotlight styling for each seat
- Only 18 counter seats
- 2-minute walk from Tachikawa-Minami Station
- Great for a ramen date
Just a 2-minute walk from Tachikawa-Minami Station on the Tama Monorail, you open the door to an almost pitch-black interior, where spotlights illuminate only the ramen at each counter seat—Kyoka is renowned for this theater-like ambiance. The dark wood decor and jizaikagi hearth hooks are said to reflect the ethereal world of literary master Kyoka Izumi, evoking the atmosphere of a bar or kappo restaurant. The signature dish is a bowl of sweet and rich aged soy sauce soup, highly favored for the harmonious blend of meat and seafood broths paired with medium-thick, flat, curly noodles. In addition to a creamy yet elegant tori paitan, as well as a salt broth highlighting the umami of shellfish and kelp, guests can enjoy comparing 2 kinds of chashu—thinly sliced pork shoulder and braised pork belly cubes—along with well-received wontons soaked in flavorful broth. With no background music, spacious seat intervals, and attentive service extending all the way to seeing guests out, the shop offers a calm atmosphere whether you visit alone or on a date. Budget is in the ¥1,000 range, continuing as a popular destination in Tachikawa since 2000.
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- Cuisine
- Address
- 2-12-20 Shibasakicho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-0023, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都立川市柴崎町2-12-20
- Nearest station
- Tachikawaminami Station3 min walk (201 m)
- Phone
- 042-525-3371
- Budget
- Lunch
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Dinner
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Reservations
- No reservations
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 18 seats
- Counter seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
- Accessibility
- Yes
- Private hire
- Not available
- Opened
- June 29, 2000
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Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Counter seats
- Open for lunch
Map & access
2-12-20 Shibasakicho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-0023, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都立川市柴崎町2-12-20
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