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    Kajiken

    4.6 (253 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Megan S.

    Wanted to check this place out because saw a lot of content from social media. When we got there at around 4 pm on a Wednesday, there was no one inside, but the space was nice and clean. We ordered the keema curry noodles, and the spicy minced pork. The food came out pretty fast and tasted pretty good. However, the service was honestly not the best. Staff that took our order did not seem nice or friendly, and was mumbling so the entire experience felt a little weird and off putting. I don't know if I'll be back any time soon, but food was pretty good not gonna lie, I liked the noodle texture a lot.

    Homura Aburasoba
    Valerie N.

    Can I start by saying this restaurant's food is absolutely delicious? I inhaled my bowl and need to come back as soon as possible! Kajiken is a small, cozy restaurant, but you feel cared for as soon as you walk in. We were checked in on multiple times. I ended up ordering their recommendation, the Homura Aburasoba. While I didn't find it to be spicy, there are also other condiments (such as chili oil) that you can add to the bowl to your taste. I substituted the raw egg for ajitama, which was a good choice for me. I would definitely get it again!

    Homura Aburasoba.  Mixed up and ready to eat.
    Denny T.

    First time trying this place and it was really good. Came with the family and we got a variety of things including the homura aburasoba, original aburasoba, roast beef aburasoba, and a couple of different karaage and gyoza. The pictures made it look like a pretty small bowl, but it was a decent sized portion. I got the homura and it was really good. Noodles were nice and chewy and it was very flavorful when you mix it all together and almost tastes like a chinese dan dan noodle. Got two types of karaage and they were really good. Very nice and juicy and went well with the sauces, especially the wasabi mayo sauce. I'd stay away from the gyoza, I didn't think they were that good. Place is pretty tiny, so it fills up pretty quickly if they're busy. The workers were all really friendly and allowed us to put two tables together for our group of 7. Overall, it's slightly different than regular ramen. I think I'd like to come back and try some of the other stuff on the menu.

    Soboro aburasoba with ajitama
    Jeremy S.

    I decided to try the nikumori aburasoba this time. The bowl features a lot of meat and had spicy minced pork and pork slices. As usual, the noodles were nicely firm. I enjoyed the default portion size and ended dinner full. I got my aburasoba without green onions this time and enjoyed my meal more because of that. The oroshi ponzu karaage had large pieces and was worth the cost as a shareable side dish. Service was good as we didn't wait long to receive our food. Like always, our server encouraged us to mix the noodles well. Luckily, there wasn't a wait for a table. However, the restaurant is a little small yet comfortable.

    Number 2
    Shawn N.

    We came in expecting something similar to dipping ramen, which we have tried before but always found it to be too salty. Additionally, we had this style at another dry ramen spot though their noodles were too cold. So my expectation was not very high. Having said that, we were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. -we got the top number 1 and number 2. It was not too salty at all and a little too creamy. They had vinegar, but we requested lime/lemon and that really hit the spot. With the little bit of acidity, it was perfect. -service was great, for a small spot it was very modern and intimate. -prices were a little higher, though they offer complimentary tea which really helps cut the richness of the sauce. Overall 5/5 This spot changed us from people who preferred soup ramen only to now wanting to come back to try some of the other options.

    Kris N.

    *Note: TDLR at the end of the review Homura Aburasoba: 6.5/10 Nothing mind blowing, but it hits the spot when you have the craving. The portions feel a little small compared to other places I've been (maybe I'm just a big back). Adding the additional seasonings on the table help quite a bit. Service: 6/10 They were quite busy and were stressing to get customers in and out so there wouldn't be a waitlist. The owner went up to all the tables asking customers to order from the QR menu because there were a couple people that wanted to eat, but there were no tables available. Not my favorite. Ambiance: 4/10 I gave up my table inside so a larger group could be seated. Being outside wasn't a problem at all, but the particular placement of the table is a little uncomfortable with how face to face you are with customers on the other side of the window. The table was also not level. I'm sure if you sit inside, it's perfectly fine, but this was just my experience. TDLR: I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here. If it was the only thing open late, sure why not. Portions kinda small and service is okay. Sitting inside is the better option if you have the choice. Parking is easy.

    Original (bottom) and Wagyu Roast Beef (Top) with extra jammy egg and corn
    Jason T.

    We went to Kajiken at opening on a Sunday. Parking was plentiful and easy. The interior was clean and cohesive. We were quickly seated by a kind man. We ordered the original and the wagyu roast beef. Both were delicious, although the sauce of the wagyu roast beef gets heavy after a while. On the table were a variety of toppings and sauces like chili oil, sesame seeds, and crunchy garlic. Overall, this was a fulfilling meal and service was helpful, quick, and attentive. We will definitely come back if we're in the area!

    Original chashu
    Hieu H.

    Locates in a big plaza, we went during weekday lunch so there was no wait. The service is very friendly and attentive. They are specialized in Nagoya-style aburasoba, which is made with wheat noodles and soy-based sauce for soup-less ramen. - Top 1: 4.5/5. Very flavorful, with every bite you'd get a little bit of everything: from minced pork, green onion, to seaweed and bamboo shoot. - Original: 4.6/5. Recommended for first time visit!

    Amakuchi with soft boil egg new item 10/10
    Katie M.

    Crazy good flavor first time having this style and was super impressed! The garlic flakes and sauces that you can add on the side was taught to us by our super friendly waiter, great service and definitely get the ponzu karrage it's tangy and delicious got the one without Incase for the kids and they liked both

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    Elizabeth X.

    Came by Kajiken on a Sunday night around 6pm. == FOOD == Can I just say that this was THE best abura soba that I have ever tasted???? It was seriously sooo amazing that right after the meal, my friends and I were like, "Okay, so when are we coming back?" We got 2 of the wagyu abura soba and one of the homura abura soba. We also got a Ponzu Karaage. The ponzu was just the right amount of citrus with the radish topping. The chicken was also very juicy and tender. I had the wagyu abura soba and I don't know what the yogurt sauce was, but it made the dish because it was creamy and the sauce was amazing. I did not add any vinegar, but added a TON of garlic powder and sesame seeds. My friend added vinegar to her wagyu abura soba to make it less heavy. == SERVICE == The staff were all super nice and very friendly. The odler man explained to us how to eat abura soba, and that it was a no-broth ramen. He was also very patient while we decided what we wanted. == AMBIANCE == Please go into the bathroom when you come to this restaurant in-person. The dozens of toilet paper rolls are the highlight!!! Other than that, the palce is very new and bright inside.

    Mushroom aburasoba
    Melanie G.

    Glad I got to try this spot! I got the mushroom aburasoba (which might be their only vegetarian option with noodles). I didn't even finish the full portion because they actually give a lot of noodles and toppings. The noodles are thick and chewy and I really enjoyed the savory sauce to mix it in. The mushrooms and spinach on top were good additions because they were seasoned and tasty. I wish the tofu was grilled or fried instead of boiled. And there are plenty of toppings. Also, at other mazemen places I've been, they give a scoop of rice to eat with at the end but here they don't do that The waiters are pretty nice and the dishes for 2 of us came out really quickly!

    Eva K.

    Yummm had a friend recommend this place and was super excited to they opened up a location down in SoCal! I really like the noodles as it was perfectly cooked and wasn't too mushy. I think the flavors mixed pretty well and was pretty delicious. I like that the egg if you're not a fan of the egg yolk you can opt to have it cooked or poached! It definitely can get pretty busy so keep that in mind when stopping by. It's a smaller restaurant so they can only have a couple groups at a time.

    Stan L.

    wanted to try this place bcos I heard fm a friend who had gone to their San Mateo location many times and gave good reviews. Went on a weekday for lunch when they just opened. inside was clean and the manager was friendly. we ordered their top 3 dishes along w the original aburasoba. All 4 ramen were fairly good but the worst dish (not bad just not to our liking) might be the most expensive one, the wagyu aburasoba. the pic looked tastier than what we received. the wagyu just didn't taste particularly special for the price. the best one was either the homura aburasoba or the original aburasoda. the taste and the noodle for those 2 suited our taste and ironically those 2 also happened to be the least expensive.

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