Houka Ramen
1-minute walk from Tachikawa-Minami Monorail Station. Old-school Chinese-style ramen shop centered on abura soba. Yahoo Maps 4.11 (123 reviews), Tabelog 3.62 (788 reviews). Chewy medium-thick noodles with generous toppings. Prime location near station attracts constant local regulars. Two locations (Tachikawa and Kokubunji), no franchise expansion.
Local regulars praise the 'classic ramen shop atmosphere' and say the abura soba is 'chewy and delicious.'