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    TAKUMA, Restaurant in Tokyo
    Restaurant
    Tabelog 2025

    TAKUMA

    Hachioji, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    $1–10per person

    Why go

    TAKUMA is a 12-seat ramen counter in Hachioji, 40 kilometers west of central Tokyo, selected for Tabelog's Ramen 100 in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Bowls cost under ¥1,000, no reservations accepted, and the shop runs cash-only. The chef's father operates Chuka Soba Goemon nearby, and ingredient sourcing at this price point justifies the train ride from Shinjuku.

    About TAKUMA

    TAKUMA is a Tokyo venue with a price of JPY 999 and a listing in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025. This guide focuses on those essentials and the practical planning steps diners should take before visiting.

    Why the Tabelog Recognition Matters

    TAKUMA appears in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 list. That recognition is the clearest reason to flag the venue for ramen-focused dining in Tokyo. The price is JPY 999, placing it below the ¥1,000 mark.

    How Ingredient Sourcing Shapes the Bowl

    TAKUMA’s Tokyo location, JPY 999 price, and Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 recognition make it a useful name to consider for a ramen-focused itinerary.

    At JPY 999, TAKUMA sits below the ¥1,000 mark. The Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 listing adds a clear point of recognition.

    If you are comparing TAKUMA with other dining options, you might also look at Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji honten, Tantan, Isoya, Honkaku Teuchi Udon Arata, or Boule Beurre Boulangerie. The best choice depends on what you want to eat and the current details at the time you go.

    Practical note: TAKUMA is in Tokyo, with JPY 999 pricing and Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 recognition.

    Venue detailsCozy
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextTokyo, Japan

    Planning details

    Location
    東京都八王子市明神町4-12-2
    Website
    tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1329/A132904/13246669
    Phone
    +81
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A compact, non‑smoking ramen shop with just 12 counter seats near Keio Hachioji Station, creating a casual but focused atmosphere centered on the bowl rather than décor; often busy at lunch and dinner with a typical lively ramen‑shop buzz.

    Tags

    Vibe

    Cozy

    Best For

    SoloCasual HangoutAfter Work

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Intimate
    Kitchen
    Comfort cooking
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Counter dining
    Opened
    2020
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    東京都八王子市明神町4-12-2

    Planning details

    Location

    東京都八王子市明神町4-12-2 · Directions

    +81

    tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1329/A132904/13246669

    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Isoya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
    • Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Boule Beurre Boulangerie, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
    • Honkaku Teuchi Udon Arata, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
    • Tantan, - JPY 999, - JPY 999

    Restaurant context

    TAKUMA competes in Hachioji's ramen tier, where Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji honten operates at the same ¥1,000–¥1,999 price range but lacks the Tabelog 100 recognition. Niboshi Iwashi leans into regional dashi traditions; TAKUMA's repeat selections (2022, 2024, 2025) suggest tighter sourcing and consistency. If you want the lowest check in the area, Isoya and Boule Beurre Boulangerie both sit under ¥999, but neither targets ramen's technical precision, Isoya serves traditional Japanese, Boule Beurre pivots to baked goods.

    For readers who want a Hachioji meal without the ramen focus, Honkaku Teuchi Udon Arata offers hand-pulled udon at the same sub-¥1,000 price, with a larger dining room and easier walk-in access. Tantan, another sub-¥999 option, skews casual and quick. TAKUMA's three Tabelog 100 selections justify the counter-only format and the cash-only policy, you're paying for ingredient depth, not service polish or ambiance flexibility. If sourcing matters more than seating comfort, book the train to Hachioji.

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    What are alternatives to compare with TAKUMA?

    Comparison venues include Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji honten, Tantan, Isoya, Honkaku Teuchi Udon Arata, and Boule Beurre Boulangerie.

    What should a first-timer know about TAKUMA?

    TAKUMA is in Tokyo, has a price of JPY 999, and is in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025.

    Is TAKUMA worth the price?

    The price is JPY 999, and TAKUMA is in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025. Whether it is worth it depends on your preferences and the current menu.