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

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If you come to Kajiken expecting a traditional steaming bowl of ramen, recalibrate. This is abura soba country -- and they do it exceptionally well. For the uninitiated, abura soba is a brothless ramen where the magic happens at the bottom of the bowl. A savory aromatic oil and tare base sit beneath springy, chewy noodles, topped with a silky poached egg and classic ramen accoutrements. The key is to mix thoroughly -- really commit -- until the egg emulsifies with the oil and sauce, coating every strand in glossy, umami-packed richness. The texture is the standout. The noodles have a satisfying chew that holds up against the weight of the oil without becoming heavy. It's indulgent but not cloying. The customization element elevates the experience: a drizzle of chili oil adds warmth and depth, while a splash of vinegar cuts through the richness with bright acidity. Dial it in to your preference and the bowl transforms in real time. If you're a fan of Chinese scallion oil noodles or Korean jajangmyeon, you'll recognize the comfort-food DNA here -- but abura soba feels more refined and layered. The flavor is concentrated, savory, and deeply satisfying without relying on broth. This is the kind of spot that knows exactly what it is and executes with confidence. A refreshing change from the ramen norm and absolutely worth the visit. Bonus points for the casual kid friendly atmosphere and also offering traditional soup ramen and donburi for less adventurous dining companions. 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

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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

Kajiken - Lunch Special!! - Japanese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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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

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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

Kajiken - Japanese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Kajiken - Abura Soba Roast Beef - Japanese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

This place has a really cozy atmosphere and is perfect on a cold winter night. I came here to catch up with a friend and ordered their tonkatsu ramen. The noodles were a perfect texture of chewiness. The soup was a bit lighter than other places I've been to which I actually prefer so I don't feel as heavy afterwards. The service was great. There weren't many people in on a weeknight but the server was still very attentive to us. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Love these chewy noodles and the variety of options to go with them! I'm sure there are other good things to try, but they are rightfully known for their noodles, so you should definitely start there. Think of a thick and chewy ramen-style noodle but in far more variety than just ramen. Yes, they do have ramen, but you should start with the Abura Soba selections, which are those noodles with a variety of sauces as opposed to being in soup. The Original (chashu pork) is quite good, as is the Vegan, but the Chicken Curry really knocked it out of the park. The roasted chicken on top was simply perfectly cooked, and there was just the right amount of curry sauce to coat things without being soupy. They did seem a little short staffed when we were there, but it was hopping and the two servers were doing the best they could. Overall, highly recommended if you're looking for noodles! read more

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! read more

Kajiken - Homura - Japanese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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amazing dry noodle dishes! Packed with flavors and the portion is amazing. The menu has ramen has well for those that are looking for a soup based dish but recommending to definitely try atleast one of their broth-less noodle dishes! Plenty of indoor seating + shared parking lot! read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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Recently went here with a friend again and... was not disappointed! I really do like this place and find myself coming back! The only thing is that I wish the portions for the fried oysters and chicken karaage were larger and less "doughy". Also, adding a bed of lettuce is something I just find useless and doesn't really compliment with the karaage or oysters. Just some recommendations. I would stick to ordering the soupless ramen. read more

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

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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

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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

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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

Kajiken - Homura - Japanese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

will absolutely be getting the beef aburasoba every visit from now on. its my favorite out of all the dishes ive tried so far! though the chicken broth ramen was good too. super comforting especially for the colder weather. read more

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

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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

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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

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Wonderful ramen loaded with goodies -- my go-to place when I'm nearby. Friendly staff, easy take-out ordering at front-door kiosk.

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

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Tried Kajiken in Falls Church during their grand opening weekend and had a great experience! They're known for their noodles with flavorful sauces at the bottom, which you mix in for the best taste. I got the Niko Miso Soba, which had tender strips of pork, an egg, and a generous portion of chewy noodles packed with flavor. My friend enjoyed their Yuzu Lemonade and the small Sukiyaki Don, both of which were solid choices. We also ordered the Agedashi Tofu and the Wakame Seaweed Salad, and thanks to a scratch-off card, we got 50% off the Agedashi Tofu! The restaurant has a good amount of seating, including bar seating in the back, individual tables, and a large communal table in the middle, making it a great spot for both solo diners and groups. Service was good--friendly and efficient. It's a chain, but the quality was definitely there, and I'd love to come back to try more dishes. Next time, I definitely want to try their Takoyaki and Kaki Fry (fried oysters). Overall, a great spot. read more

Excellent food. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It can get busy but we never wait for too long to get seated. The food is consistent. We've been here like 3 times and also ordered food via UberEats and quality is always consistent. Definitely a solid choice. The menu has choices for everyone but you have to make sure to order the Abura soba no matter what. read more

Pretty good service. Good serving sizes for the prices. The dry noodles were really good read more

Kajiken - Japanese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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

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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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Went to try out this place, it turned out great! Food were delicious and service was there read more

Kajiken - Japanese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Went for a late birthday dinner for the first time and enjoyed my time here. Started off with chicken karrage and for my entree I ordered the Miso dry ramen and my friend ordered the beef. I thoroughly enjoyed mine, it had a great miso flavor and the ground meat added a lot of depth and texture. Although it was a little colder than I wish I would definitely come and order that again. The beef my friend ordered was a little plain but also good, but not as delicious. Overall, read more

Perfectly happy here and would come back if somebody asked me--this place was hopping! The food was fine--I don't think the best I've ever had in any of these categories, but everything was solid. We had the takoyaki and gyoza to start, both of which were good--though the octopus was tough and hard in a couple of the takoyakis. I got the Homura noodles for my main, which were slightly spicy and very satisfying. Drinks were all out of a bottle--I would have liked to have some homemade black tea, but now I know it's a more fast casual vice homemade type of place. read more

A great place for a date night. Love how they decorate the place and make you feel like you are in little Tokyo. The issue is have is the services was kinda slow and we keep having tor remind them to bring our stuff. We did have 11 people but still. The food was good but I won't say the best but worth it. Did wish they have alcohol license so we can drink as we eat read more

Food was okay. However, the service was terrible. Bathroom was in poor working order, with a non-functional paper towel dispenser. For a table of two, the food came out in a stupid sequence. One person's ramen bowl came out first. Then, the two appetizers trickled out one at a time. Finally, after about 10 minutes, the other person's ramen bowl came out. The most annoying part was the payment. The credit card system was apparently down. Attempts to pay through Zelle and Venmo failed. The manager was apparently not on-site, and the poor waitress had to deal with all of these issues, needing to constantly text and call the manager every step of the way. We ended up having to run across the street to withdraw money from an ATM (with a surcharge), and paid in cash. The cash register did not have single dollar bills, so we ended up being forced to tip, despite the horrendous service. read more