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Full of flavor and a unique take on ramen! The meat was tender and made me happy. definitely check this place out.
Came here twice and will definitely be coming back. Everything I've tried has been delicious. Yes it slightly on the expensive side but I've haven't tried anything else the compares nearby. Their Sukiyaki and Original Abura Soba has been by go to. I'd recommend getting the chili oil to complete the taste if you are ok with a little spicy. The marinated beef was cooked to perfection in the Sukiyaki. I also tried their seaweed salad which tasted fresh and had the right amount of seasoning. And their Takoyaki was cooked perfectly and had a good amount of octopus inside. Restaurant inside is bit on the small side but they do have bar counter-style seating too. Tables have been on the cleaner side compared to other restaurants of this price range. Parking is easy too, being a large shared parking lot. Service has been good both times I went with attentive staff and they also know when to leave you alone.
Ooooh my new favorite soupless noodle spot in the area! We love the dry soba noodles as there isn't anything else like this in the area. Definitely worth a try if you haven't tried it. I took my husband and after the first bite, he said "oh, we're definitely adding this spot to our rotation of restaurants!". It's a small restaurant so I would keep it to a 4 person small group. Ample parking and I usually grab a seat.
I was in the area and saw from the distance the Kajiken sign. So glad I stopped in. I frequently visit the one in Rockville so I'm glad I stopped. I was surprised to see the lunch specials. My usual Tonkatsu isn't part for the lunch special, but that's ok. I'm looking forward to trying something different. I love all Ramen so I'm sure it will be great! The service is excellent. There is only one server during lunch but he was attentive so no problem there. The ambiance was quieter with asian hip-hop music in the background. A lot of parties of one eating including myself. Still a great spot if you want some quiet time for lunch
Got there at 6pm on a weeknight and it was dead - we were the only ones in the restaurant but people eventually started coming in for dinner. They have bar seating in the middle and by the counter with a couple of booth seatings. They have lovely Japanese decor around the restaurant, making it look like an authentic Japanese restaurant. While you do have a choice to order regular ramen with broth, their specialty is dry ramen aka soupless ramen aka Aburasoba. We order the "Tebasaki" as an appetizer. It comes out made to order and it was steaming hot! It was very delicious. It has a white pepper seasoning on the crispy skin. Highly recommend. As for the Aburasoba - not really my favorite type of ramen. I got the Niku Miso. It comes with sauce on the bottom so you can stir it for the ramen to get flavor. After a while, it gets kind of eh. Highly recommend to try it if it's going to be your first time.
First time trying brothless ramen and it was fine. The service was super quick. We came for lunch on a Saturday and the restaurant was pretty much empty around 1pm. I got the sukiyaki bowl and it was just really greasy and salty. I didn't really enjoy it but it was heavy on the meat portions which is nice. My friend liked it so maybe it was just the one I ordered? Overall, it was pretty mid and not cheap for ramen so I probably wouldn't come back.
This place was recommended by my sister, so we wanted to try it out. Love the aesthetic, architecture, and the feel of the restaurant. Definitely fit the vibe. Service was great! We went during dinner time and they were very quick and friendly. We ordered the salad bowl, chicken karaage, chashu don, and chicken curry. All was very good! Noodles was firm, curry was delicious. No compliants! Highly recommend this place if you haven't already done so!
Food is good, at a great price, and great service. This chain is known for the Abura soba (no soup ramen) and it was my first time trying this. I enjoyed this style of ramen (7/10) although it was not my favorite. For the rest of the food, I preferred the chicken wings (8/10), karrage was alright (7/10) and squid was alright (7/10). Service was very swift and efficient, I have nothing to say about this! I would say the noodle dish was most expensive, however I lean less likely to order this dish again. Perhaps on another day I'd come back for small bites. They are also right next to a small dessert shop, which is fun!
A bit pricey but high quality food. Service was attentive but could get slow with a packed restaurant. Gyozas are always hot, crispy fresh and juicy. The gyoza dipping sauce is fantastic. Salty, a tad sweet & sour with vinegar. The Sukiyaki Don is a simple dish of sliced marinated beef & onions in a bowl of rice. Tonkotsu ramen is delicious. Thick sticky porky broth full of fresh chewy ramen noodles with 2 slices of sweet and smokey charshu pork, bamboo, soft boiled egg, scallions and 2 sheets of dried seaweed. The fresh ramen noodles make the dish. Can get loud with a full restaurant and music plays in the background. Again, a tad bit expensive for ramen but it is good in germs of quality. Didn't have to ask for water as the server filled it when she saw my glass was empty. That's good service.
Good Ramen and pleasant music. Nice atmosphere and decoration. The wait staff were all very nice, friendly and helpful. The salad appetizer was OK/average. The Tonkatsu Ramen was a bit plain. I added bok choy and corn and it brought the Ramen to $20. Again, it was OK. They lost one star because when it's time to pay, they stand there and wait for you, while you decide what tip to enter and sign. Very close to three stars, but the restaurant is very clean and attractive, so the atmosphere helped.
Kajiken is known for their abura soba, or "brothless ramen", and even if I am craving a soupy ramen option, I know the brothless option will be a better one. A few of us stopped by this past Sunday night, and we were seated immediately at their high-top table without wait. We were in and out within an hour. ABURA SOBA: ROASTED BEEF - 18 I've had this before, and the roast beef seemed different compared to usual. The coloring was a bit off (and the edges were not seared well), and it didn't appear the most appetizing. Flavor wise, the beef was acceptable. Overall, the abura soba was still tasty. The yogurt and chaliapin sauce, combined with the raw egg yolk, made a delicious and creamy combination, and the fried onion bits provided a savory, aromatic flavor. The noodles soaked up the sauce well, and the green onions provided a nice crisp. Overall, Kajiken is reliable, and their food is always pretty good. Our group enjoyed a quick dinner at this location.
So good! Loved the vibes, food, and service. We got the homura and niku miso. The homura was spicy but flavorful. The niku miso also had a nice flavor and the meat was tender. We'll be back!
We came here for lunch on a Sunday in a party of 4 and were seated within 5 minutes. For appetizer, we started with the kaarage (fried popcorn chicken) which came with 2 sauces. I've never had aburasoba before eating here. It's basically a soupless ramen dish with a sauce at the bottom and various toppings. The original bowl was our favorite. The chasu was nicely charred and fatty. The sauce that came with the original was much more flavorful than the roast beef bowl which had a more creamy sauce. The roast beef itself was very tender though. For drinks, I really enjoyed the salted plum sprite. Just FYI, the passionfruit drink comes out in a can and not fresh passionfruit. The ambiance is casual and service was great. I would come back to try the regular soup ramen and other appetizers!
This place is so good! I got the Teriyaki Tori with extra chicken on the side. The noodles are perfectly cooked with just the right amount of chew to them and the chicken was crispy and flavorful! A little more spice would've made it even better but it was still so good. The restaurant is a cute little spot in the route 7 shopping plaza and is a must visit spot when you are in the area! read more
16 days ago
Pass by this restaurant multiple times. Decided to try it tonight on my BDay. Need to eat long noodles for long life! First time trying Ramen without the soup. I must say both my wife and I enjoyed it. We got the Karsage to start. The texture is bouncy as most pieces are dark meat but it goes well with the two dipping sauces. She got the original and I got the Niku Miso. The key to this noodle is really to mix it well with garlic, hot sauce, and for me a touch of vinegar and white pepper. However, to take it to next level with heat, you want to order a side of Ichimi (Chili in Oil). The noodle is more chewy compare to normal ramen noodle like instant ramen. We both got hot tea and it is unique as it comes with loose tea leave and burn rice. Ask for hot water if you want to top up your tea. Great service and good food. Will visit again for sure. read more
Stopped by Kajiken and tried the Niku Miso, and it was so close to being perfect! The noodles had a great texture, and the rich, savory miso paired really well with the meat. Everything came together nicely, and each bite was packed with flavor. My only complaint was that it was a little too salty for my taste. If the saltiness were toned down just a bit, this dish would easily be a home run. read more
8 months ago
Came here twice and will definitely be coming back. Everything I've tried has been delicious. Yes it slightly on the expensive side but I've haven't tried anything else the compares nearby. Their Sukiyaki and Original Abura Soba has been by go to. I'd recommend getting the chili oil to complete the taste if you are ok with a little spicy. The marinated beef was cooked to perfection in the Sukiyaki. I also tried their seaweed salad which tasted fresh and had the right amount of seasoning. And their Takoyaki was cooked perfectly and had a good amount of octopus inside. Restaurant inside is bit on the small side but they do have bar counter-style seating too. Tables have been on the cleaner side compared to other restaurants of this price range. Parking is easy too, being a large shared parking lot. Service has been good both times I went with attentive staff and they also know when to leave you alone. read more
Ooooh my new favorite soupless noodle spot in the area! We love the dry soba noodles as there isn't anything else like this in the area. Definitely worth a try if you haven't tried it. I took my husband and after the first bite, he said "oh, we're definitely adding this spot to our rotation of restaurants!". It's a small restaurant so I would keep it to a 4 person small group. Ample parking and I usually grab a seat. read more
11 months ago
I was in the area and saw from the distance the Kajiken sign. So glad I stopped in. I frequently visit the one in Rockville so I'm glad I stopped. I was surprised to see the lunch specials. My usual Tonkatsu isn't part for the lunch special, but that's ok. I'm looking forward to trying something different. I love all Ramen so I'm sure it will be great! The service is excellent. There is only one server during lunch but he was attentive so no problem there. The ambiance was quieter with asian hip-hop music in the background. A lot of parties of one eating including myself. Still a great spot if you want some quiet time for lunch read more
Got there at 6pm on a weeknight and it was dead - we were the only ones in the restaurant but people eventually started coming in for dinner. They have bar seating in the middle and by the counter with a couple of booth seatings. They have lovely Japanese decor around the restaurant, making it look like an authentic Japanese restaurant. While you do have a choice to order regular ramen with broth, their specialty is dry ramen aka soupless ramen aka Aburasoba. We order the "Tebasaki" as an appetizer. It comes out made to order and it was steaming hot! It was very delicious. It has a white pepper seasoning on the crispy skin. Highly recommend. As for the Aburasoba - not really my favorite type of ramen. I got the Niku Miso. It comes with sauce on the bottom so you can stir it for the ramen to get flavor. After a while, it gets kind of eh. Highly recommend to try it if it's going to be your first time. read more
First time trying brothless ramen and it was fine. The service was super quick. We came for lunch on a Saturday and the restaurant was pretty much empty around 1pm. I got the sukiyaki bowl and it was just really greasy and salty. I didn't really enjoy it but it was heavy on the meat portions which is nice. My friend liked it so maybe it was just the one I ordered? Overall, it was pretty mid and not cheap for ramen so I probably wouldn't come back. read more
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This place was recommended by my sister, so we wanted to try it out. Love the aesthetic, architecture, and the feel of the restaurant. Definitely fit the vibe. Service was great! We went during dinner time and they were very quick and friendly. We ordered the salad bowl, chicken karaage, chashu don, and chicken curry. All was very good! Noodles was firm, curry was delicious. No compliants! Highly recommend this place if you haven't already done so! read more
1 year ago
Food is good, at a great price, and great service. This chain is known for the Abura soba (no soup ramen) and it was my first time trying this. I enjoyed this style of ramen (7/10) although it was not my favorite. For the rest of the food, I preferred the chicken wings (8/10), karrage was alright (7/10) and squid was alright (7/10). Service was very swift and efficient, I have nothing to say about this! I would say the noodle dish was most expensive, however I lean less likely to order this dish again. Perhaps on another day I'd come back for small bites. They are also right next to a small dessert shop, which is fun! read more
A bit pricey but high quality food. Service was attentive but could get slow with a packed restaurant. Gyozas are always hot, crispy fresh and juicy. The gyoza dipping sauce is fantastic. Salty, a tad sweet & sour with vinegar. The Sukiyaki Don is a simple dish of sliced marinated beef & onions in a bowl of rice. Tonkotsu ramen is delicious. Thick sticky porky broth full of fresh chewy ramen noodles with 2 slices of sweet and smokey charshu pork, bamboo, soft boiled egg, scallions and 2 sheets of dried seaweed. The fresh ramen noodles make the dish. Can get loud with a full restaurant and music plays in the background. Again, a tad bit expensive for ramen but it is good in germs of quality. Didn't have to ask for water as the server filled it when she saw my glass was empty. That's good service. read more
Good Ramen and pleasant music. Nice atmosphere and decoration. The wait staff were all very nice, friendly and helpful. The salad appetizer was OK/average. The Tonkatsu Ramen was a bit plain. I added bok choy and corn and it brought the Ramen to $20. Again, it was OK. They lost one star because when it's time to pay, they stand there and wait for you, while you decide what tip to enter and sign. Very close to three stars, but the restaurant is very clean and attractive, so the atmosphere helped. read more
Kajiken is known for their abura soba, or "brothless ramen", and even if I am craving a soupy ramen option, I know the brothless option will be a better one. A few of us stopped by this past Sunday night, and we were seated immediately at their high-top table without wait. We were in and out within an hour. ABURA SOBA: ROASTED BEEF - 18 I've had this before, and the roast beef seemed different compared to usual. The coloring was a bit off (and the edges were not seared well), and it didn't appear the most appetizing. Flavor wise, the beef was acceptable. Overall, the abura soba was still tasty. The yogurt and chaliapin sauce, combined with the raw egg yolk, made a delicious and creamy combination, and the fried onion bits provided a savory, aromatic flavor. The noodles soaked up the sauce well, and the green onions provided a nice crisp. Overall, Kajiken is reliable, and their food is always pretty good. Our group enjoyed a quick dinner at this location. read more
1 year ago
We came here for lunch on a Sunday in a party of 4 and were seated within 5 minutes. For appetizer, we started with the kaarage (fried popcorn chicken) which came with 2 sauces. I've never had aburasoba before eating here. It's basically a soupless ramen dish with a sauce at the bottom and various toppings. The original bowl was our favorite. The chasu was nicely charred and fatty. The sauce that came with the original was much more flavorful than the roast beef bowl which had a more creamy sauce. The roast beef itself was very tender though. For drinks, I really enjoyed the salted plum sprite. Just FYI, the passionfruit drink comes out in a can and not fresh passionfruit. The ambiance is casual and service was great. I would come back to try the regular soup ramen and other appetizers! read more
Kajiken is a newer Japanese restaurant in Falls Church that offers a different type of noodle than your typical ramen. They specialize in abura soba which is a brothless noodle (thicker than ramen). I started with the dumplings which had a nice pan fry on the bottom. These were served piping hot and were a great way to start off the meal. I tried the niku miso which comes with roast pork and minced pork. The combination of flavors here was so good! I was surprised that the thick sauce could really tie everything together. I also tried their original which comes with chashu; it was pretty tasty too. I'd like to come back and try their ramen. They have a lot of tasty items on the menu! There are some toppings you can add like chili oil and sesame seeds, too. The shop is not super big, so if you come at a popular time like the weekend, be prepared to wait! There's plenty of parking in the shopping center. read more
This restaurant serves like a dry ramen style and it was my first time trying this style (and certainly not my last). I ordered the Original with an onsen tamago. You have to mix the dish very well since the sauce is at the bottom of the dish. The sauce was savory and the egg added a nice creaminess to it. Noodles were perfectly cooked as well as the chasu. My friends and I also ordered some appetizers to share. The karaage was good and tender inside but I wish it was cut smaller and crispier. Takoyaki and kaki fry was typical and were pretty good. read more
This was my first time trying aburasoba and it won't be my last! This place serves up a delicious bowl of noodles! The ramen noodles themselves are bouncy and has a good chew to them. The thickness of the noodles holds the sauces well. The homura aburasoba was delicious and surprisingly spicy as far as Japanese food goes. The roasted beef bowl was savory and creamy from the yogurt mixed with the egg yolk. I liked that they had extra condiments on the table to jazz up the bowls if you needed it. Overall I was quite happy with the serving and price of the bowl. I am excited to go back and try different dishes! read more
1 year ago
Nice hip spot with good music accompanying your meal. The ramen broth was very flavorful but the noodles were soggy, even though I had requested more firm noodles. Couldn't imagine how much soggier the noodles would be if I hadn't requested? The dry noodles were good as well in flavor. Staff is pleasant and service is fairly quick. read more
2 years ago
This Japanese ramen/soba/donburi chain officially opened on January 20, 2025 and is a welcome addition to the Idylwood Plaza strip mall (which is losing the Whole Foods Market anchor store on Feb. 7, 2025 - RIP). I stopped by for a late lunch and tried their mini-donburi (chicken karage) which was tasty (the curry was delicious) and friendly to the wallet (total cost was $10 including tax). Service was prompt and professional. It was not crowded on a weekday around 2:45pm. Looking forward to returning with family members to try their soba and other dishes. The interior decor is lovely and creates a casual yet elegant space for dining. Overall, I would recommend this place! read more
Wow AH-mazing... I live right next door to this **NEW** Kajiken restaurant. They have an amazing Menu, love the Ambience and pricing is perfectly matched with the freshness and quality!! I'm here right now after work having late lunch. They don't have any lunch specials and I think this week is their Soft Opening week?? There's a greeter/hostess and servers and they were able to add a 14- seat communal group seating with additional 6-seat bar area. I ordered a warm cup of tea (has rice in it?), Kakk Fry (fried oysters w/ egg mayo tartar sauce), and Karaage Curry Don. I'm very pleased and definitely come back here next door; maybe tomorrow or Monday! Perfect location and I love Ramen Japanese dishes. I wish they had Hibiscus cold tea. Thank god they don't have Milk Boba drinks! Definitely recommend Kajiken to everyone! THEY have an .app BTW! But they just opened this week so the $5 off Promotional Coupons canNOT be applied at Tysons location (for now). I Kajiken, my new Go-To favorite restaurant! AHHHhh-maZing!!! read more
Kajiken specializes in aburasoba (soupless ramen), which was a nice change from the usual. I got the Homura ramen--it was super flavorful. The noodles were bouncy and had a great texture, and the sauce was well-balanced, not too spicy but still had a nice kick. read more
1 year ago
I came here with a friend and the ambiance felt like a mix of a shared work space and a typical ramen place. There is a large table in the middle that I believe is for a larger party. Our server was very attentive to us and patient when we made our decisions. My friend opted for the dry noodles and got the original while I got the spicy tonkotsu ramen. We started with takoyaki and gyoza; the takoyaki were delicious. The batter wasn't too heavy and there was a nice bite of octopus. The gyoza were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, they were on the smaller size. The dry ramen in my opinion was not my favorite, I felt like it was a bit lacking in flavor even though there was ample amount of sauce. I liked the spicy ramen, but I wish the noodles were a different texture to help soak up the broth better. Overall, it was a good experience to try dry ramen. read more
Visited Kajiken over the weekend and was impressed with how much flavor is packed into the dishes this close to Tysons. My girlfriend had the original aburo soba they are known for and it was awesome. I was a bit hesitant on the soupless idea, but the sauce you coat the noodles in is savory and delicious. I had the spicy tonkotsu ramen and while it was good, there wasn't anything specific about it that would make me want to come back for it. Service was ok. Ambience was nice and it seemed like a great place for lunch. Will come back for more soupless ramen. read more
1 year ago
SO GOOD!! I love the Homura noodles with a passion- when you mix everything up it gets so saucy and delicious, with the perfect amount of spice. Highly recommend going for the lunch deal: ramen, a full-sized appetizer, soup, and a drink for $20! We went around opening time on a weekday so the service was very fast, and the interior is bright and well-decorated! read more
This restaurant specializes in dry ramen or also called homura aburasoba. Both dishes we ordered were very flavorful. Although the noodles were a bit too al dente for my preference. Service was super friendly considering my friend and I sat there for a few hours chit chatting. Very cute decor and made you feel like you were in a ramen shop in Japan. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I visited during the soft opening and was impressed by the restaurant's interior, which features a vibrant and well-designed Japanese atmosphere. The original soup-less noodles paired well with the flavorful Chashu, and the noodles were served warm with a pleasant texture. The Takoyaki was soft, and the pieces of octopus added a delightful chewiness. They also offer traditional Tonkotsu ramen soups. The menu includes a variety of other noodles, rice bowls, appetizers, and desserts. There's plenty of parking available since the restaurant is located at Idylwood Plaza. read more
1 year ago
The place was nice and clean and the service was pretty decent. Upon arrival they had me spin a prize wheel and gave me a free reusable bag. I ordered the niku misu ramen and it was my first time trying a soupless ramen. Miso flavor was decent and portion size was perfect. I wish the noodles came with a spoon though so I could slurp up all the sauce and minced pork read more
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