紀の家@Kabe ラーメン（並）¥790, やく味玉ねぎ¥100, ネギご飯¥320 “紀の家,” a Hachioji ramen specialty shop near Kabe Station on the Ome Line. The soy sauce broth, fragrant with dried fish flakes, has a slightly sweet kaeshi seasoning and a flavor closer to Japanese soba. The medium-thin curly noodles have a distinctive, slightly dry and crumbly texture. The char siu is a small piece of braised pork. The ネギご飯 portion is quite modest.

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The shop is visible as you walk from Kabe Station, and I’d been curious about it for ages. I finally went to eat there with my son. It’s compact, but turnover is quick, so that didn’t seem to be a problem. My son’s friend recommended the green onion ramen, so we both ordered it. The ramen had a delicious soy sauce broth, and the firmness and smoothness of the noodles suited it well. The green onions tasted even better soaked in the soup, and my son and I were both very satisfied. We talked about the ramen all the way home. Next time I’d like to try the char siu too.

Hachioji-style ramen in Kabe. The broth might be a little weak. But it has an old-fashioned feel, so I go to eat there now and then.

Visited Friday lunchtime. I timed it well and got a seat, then more customers arrived and it immediately filled up. Service might be faster than at a typical ramen shop. The bowl arrived right away. There aren’t many seats, but since service is quick, you might not have to wait too long. This is Hachioji ramen. I ordered green onion ramen and a green onion rice bowl. The green onion ramen has no char siu. The rice bowl tasted similar to Ramen Shop-style versions and was delicious! The ramen also has a flavor that makes you want it again. If I could ask for a little extra, customers might appreciate unlimited onions like at some Iekei ramen shops~. It’s somewhere I’d like to stop by again when nearby.

Visited again after a long time 😊 I had old-fashioned chuka soba-style green onion ramen with 1 slice of meltingly tender char siu added. I eat Jiro-style and Iekei ramen too, but this is what ramen that’s gentle on the body means. Light yet rich in flavor, and delicious.