The service was fantastic! Food came quick and the staff were all so friendly. The vibes are good and the restaurant was very clean. Food was delicious. Highly recommende! read more

I am not a ramen lover but I do enjoy dry ramen and this place was great! We were seated quickly and our food came out pretty fast. I got the fried oysters and they were so crispy and delicious. The sauce that came with it really sussed ne out at first because it was bland and grainy, but once I figured out it was an egg/mayo sauce it was actually very good with the fried oysters. Like fried oysters with a side of egg salad. Niku Miso and Original were both great, though i preferred the Original. Im always conflicted ordering ramen because I prefer dry style ramen as its more savory and potent, but I love soup. The perfect solution is to order a separate soup on the side, especially in the winter. The interior is a cozy and tight space. Would definitely come back here! read more

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I ordered the tonkotsu and takoyaki. The takoyaki was really good. Perfect consistency. The ramen was eh. The bamboo shoots weren't the best texture. The noodles were just okay, don't think they held up the flavor of the ramen well. I wish they had an option for real chili rather than just the oil. Broth was okay but wasn't as savory as some ramens I've had. Usually I'm wanting to finish every drop of my broth and this one wasn't it. The winner was definitely the takoyaki. I did like they were playing Justin Bieber and the decor was cute. Looks like a quick spot for ramen and late night chill vibes, at 10:30pm on a Sunday night it definitely had a younger crowd. read more

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I pass by Kajiken all the time, and it's hard to miss, what with its pretty paper lanterns and hanging artificial sakura. So it made sense to stop by here for lunch one day after seeing the very famous American Woodcock / Timberdoodle (how can you not love that bird?). It was a bit of a mixed bag. My Tonkotsu Ramen was nowhere near rich or umami enough, and I made the mistake of adding ichimi, which didn't help the flavor. The noodles weren't remarkable, and neither was the char siu. However, the Homura Abura Soba was fantastic--bursting with flavor from the spicy minced pork and full of the chewiest, most QQ noodles you could ever wish to slurp. The idea of getting a bowl of DRY noodles at a ramen shop is still foreign to me, but I'm willing to make an exception for these guys' abura soba. Yum, yum. read more

Good option for brothless ramen. Came for weekday lunch with a friend and had no trouble getting a table. Abura soba with beef and Abura soba with hamura were both super tasty. read more

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I was super excited to try this place and really wanted to like it. We came on a Wednesday evening and were seated right away. The staff are really nice and service was quick at first but it took over 15 minutes for a staff to come to us so we could pay. You order through your phone and pay by clicking a button on your phone after scanning the qr code on the table. The place is super cute and cozy. They were quite busy the entire time we were there. Food- we got the takoyaki, tonkotsu ramen and the original abura soba. The takoyai was the only thing we liked. The ramen and soba were just not flavorful, tasting very watered down. The chashu pork was super tough as well. read more

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We were passing by this spot and decided to stop in to try their ramen. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and a seaweed salad. The tonkotsu broth was visibly creamy, but a bit too salty for my taste. Portion-wise, there was less broth than I'm used to. Unfortunately, they don't offer a vegetarian ramen option, so my friend couldn't order soup. Instead, he had the seaweed salad, cucumber salad, and octopus balls, which were tasty and flavorful. Overall, it was a decent bowl of ramen, but nothing outstanding. The staff was kind and friendly, and the interior was clean and cute. read more

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Came here on a whim with a friend and I was very happy! It is small but cozy inside, they do a good business. My friend and I were catching up but the 2010s pop hit throwbacks were really getting to me and it was fun to hear music like that. The energy of the restaurant was overall fun! I had the spicy tonkotsu ramen and my friend had the original dry/soupless noodles. I really enjoyed my dinner- it was the perfect level of spicy and the charsu was delicious. I liked how the sauces (oil and vinegar) had their own little carrier and was brought to the table for customization. I highly recommend and planning to go back to try a new dish! read more

They claim to serve "Japanese ramen and rice bowls," but the ramen was so thin and soft it tasted like overcooked pantry noodles after an all-nighter. Absolutely none of the chewy texture or soul you'd expect from real Japanese ramen. Honestly, I'm convinced the kitchen just opened a pack of regular dried noodles and said, "Congratulations, you're tonkotsu ramen now." The fried chicken had an even deeper story to tell -- literally deep fried. The color was so dark it looked like the oil had survived at least a hundred batches and several economic recessions. Every bite carried the emotional weight of "this fryer has seen things." And just to top it off, the ramen came in a cracked bowl. Not the chic wabi-sabi kind of rustic aesthetic -- more like "this bowl lost an argument with the previous customer." read more

Kajiken - The bowl served to me has been broken. - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

The abura soba is really great and the appetizers we had were delicious, the sunomono and takoyaki. I wish the service was a little more efficient to start but once things were not as busy, they were much more attentive. read more

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My friend and I went to Kajiken around 1pm on a Friday. They don't take reservations for smaller parties, so try to go at an off-peak time if you do not want to wait. We happened to go after a holiday when it was pretty windy out, so we did not have to wait. By the time we finished eating around 2:30, the place had really cleared out. The interior has the Japanese decor that makes it seem like a bustling street stall. Since it was a Friday, my friend and I took advantage of their lunch special. We both had the abura soba; I had the original with takoyaki ($22.95) and my friend got the roasted beef with gyoza ($25.95). The special also comes with a drink, but they only offer soft drinks (my friend asked for tea, and they said no). A lunch special over $20 will always be pricey, but appropriate for midtown location. Everything tasted great and had nice flavor, though I don't have a comparison for the abura soba, since this was my first time trying it. It was heavy on the oil, which was my only critique of the dish. Service was mixed. It took a while for anyone to check in on us or offer a water refill. However, they didn't rush us at all, and we even had to flag them down for the bill. I'm sure if it was busier, they could've been more pushy to turn tables, but it was a nice gesture. Overall, I enjoyed Kajiken, and I would go back to try other things! read more

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Pulled up here looking for options for pho around Bryant Park. There weren't any open, so we settled for this spot. It was freezing, we were a party of 6 so we were sat by the door. Every time the door opened the Arctic city air hit us like a boxer. We were promptly greeted and served. My cuzzo had the shrimp noodles, I went chicken curry, my wife and my cousin's girlfriend went beef. We all ordered chicken broth on the side. My kids had the karaage. While the curry was mad tasty, the broth was a little greasy, although it should have been, but it was too greasy. It had flavor though. The beef dishes were good as well as the karaage. The sauces on the side for the chicken were tasty, some spicy mayo and a soy based joint. Mixed reviews among the crew, if it were a bit more cozy in there it may have changed the experience. read more

Kajiken - Chicken curry - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Immediate seating, order from the QR code on the table with efficiency and the food came out super fast. Everything was delicious! read more

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Tried the curry chicken soupless ramen and it was so dam good and flavorful!! Will come back try the homura read more

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Delicious and speedy! Was decently busy on a Monday night but was still able to get seated with no problems. Service is efficient and food comes out quickly so it's a good choice for a speedy dinner in midtown. The ramen they specialize in is abura soba, which is brothless mixed noodles with a rich oily sauce and various toppings. I got the original, which came with tender chashu and bamboo shoots. It was delicious! They also have a variety of toppings and extras that you can add on your table to enhance or change up the flavor if you get bored. read more

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I want to love this place so bad because I really like tsukemen but it's always a bunch of little things! It's easy to make a reservation via Yelp and they were very communicative of a delay due to the previous party. We were seated pretty quickly after that and we got apps and a variety of tsukemen and ramen. It's very lively and bright and bustling especially on a holiday weekend but the staff is still efficient. My only qualms are that the staff had their thumbs on the rims of bowls and the water cups each time which is a big no-no for me. The apps also came before the entrees and the geso kara was a bit over fried but the karaage was very good! My friend really enjoyed the shoyu ramen and I really like the beef tsukemen - it's just very garlicky FYI. The sukiyaki rice is also yummy. It's a reallly fast and decent spot for the area if you don't want to venture into ktown! read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Serving up some of the best soup-less (Abura soba) ramen I have ever tasted. The establishment is well lit & spacious and the service was quick & friendly. You have to try the teriyaki tori. When checking the menu recently it appears to be sold out. I'm not sure when or if they are bringing it back but it is a MUST try. Absolutely delicious!!!! I also had the original abura soba which I took home and warmed up the next day. The pork crisped up nicely while in the oven making it 10x's better. Just talking about it makes me want to stop by again. If you love ramen like I do or never had soup-less ramen, then this is the place to be. read more

I had this spot bookmarked when my sister suggested it for a lunch before our Broadway show. It's a Japanese chain known for their dry ramen or abura soba, which are thicker noodles served with sauce. We got there just before 11:30 on a Sunday, when they open, and they were still setting up. It must be a popular place because there were a few other groups waiting with us, and as soon as the doors opened, they had a steady flow of people coming in. Since we weren't hungry enough to each order a bowl of noodles, we decided to order one, and a few other things to share. We had: -Kaki Fry (deep-fried oyster with egg tartar dipping sauce) - the oysters were good but I didn't care for the tartar sauce, which was really just like a mayo -Gyoza - we didn't realize these were deep-fried, especially since the menu didn't specify, and the picture showed pan-fried gyoza. Had we known it was deep-fried, we would have ordered something else, especially since we already had another fried appetizer. But, the filling was standard - fine but nothing to write home about -Roasted Beef Abura Soba (noodles with roasted beef, raw egg yolk, fried onion, scallion, yogurt, and Chaliapin sauce) - the menu says 'roasted' beef, but it's actually raw, which I liked. I was iffy about the yogurt at first but it turns out this made the dish, along with the sauce. It was the noodles creamy, which was nice against the raw beef and egg yolk. This was especially good with some white pepper and their (homemade?) chili oil -Homura Don (spicy minced pork, soft boiled egg, and scallion) - these are smaller portions, which was perfect for us since we just wanted to try it. It would have been my second option for the noodles. Unfortunately, I don't think we ordered the right one because the minced pork was dry and a little bland. The chili oil helped a little bit I would definitely come back for another roasted beef noodle, but I think that's the only thing I'd order. read more

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Kajiken is known for their soupless ramen (abura soba) and I did not expect to have liked it that much (only because I'm a soup girly), but this was one of the highlights from my New York trip! I got to try the Niku Soba, the original and their salad which included avocado, mushrooms and friend onion. The noodles were so delicious and the sauce to mix with was super flavorful. You also get the option to add vinegar and oil to your liking once you get your order. They also have other things on the menu and ramen with soup but I really wanted to try out their soupless ramens, since that's what they are known for! I highly would recommend this place and can't wait for the next time to get it again! Wait time was also not bad too and the ambiance was really nice! read more

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I finally got to try abura soba in NYC because i' missing so much from Japan. I did a take out order due to time and couldn't dine in. I love that Kajiken babes lunch combos !! I got the original noodle to try. I don't modify it at all. It was so smart how the toppings and seasoning sauce were separated from the noodles!! My only complaint is that I needed some vinegar to off balance the saltiness. But overall I'm definitely coming back!!!! read more

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I've dined in here multiple times and I loved their homura - it's absolutely delicious with a little bit of vinegar and chili oil and so satisfying in a cold day. The only thing I'd like to mention is that the noodles get cold and soggy when I order delivery which is understandable. read more

I stopped by on a rainy weekday evening for an early dinner before my concert. I had wanted to try the abura soba which is like brothless ramen. It seemed like there was only one staff member bussing the tables so adding an extra person to help out would be more efficient as tables took a while to be cleared. On the underside of each table there were little hooks to hang bags and on this day, the perfect place to hang my umbrella. At the solo counter seats, they also had phone holders so that you could watch or read as you ate which is a nice thought and the first time I've seen it at a restaurant. I ordered the regular abura soba and it didn't take too long to come out. On the table there were extra condiments like fried garlic and sesame seeds which I added to mine (there was also white pepper powder, vinegar and chili oil). I think it's easier to eat the toppings first before trying to mix the noodles in the sauce. The sauce was savory and slightly spicy which I wasn't expecting but the heat wasn't too bad for me. It was a very filling portion of ramen noodles. The garlic flavor in the sauce was very strong and will linger afterwards. read more

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The perfect quick bite in midtown - I am a repeat visitor :) Personal favorite is the Homura which is a flavor bomb in the best way paired with nice chewy noodles read more

Kajiken - 油そば / Homura 肉味噌油そば / Niku Miso - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Brothless ramen needs more recognition and love in NYC, so I wholly welcome Kajiken. I like the flavors themselves, but there's some consistency issues with the oiliness. My first visit was perfectly fine, but my second visit had pretty greasy bowls. It leaves an unsettling after taste that muddles my appetite, but perhaps that's to be expected from a chain restaurant. The karaage was decently juicy, and the Homura is their best. I suggest adding curry powder, but proceed with caution because it's kinda strong imo. I would also skip the chili oil since the curry powder is more than enough. The service is fine and the place can be packed during lunch time. I will still come back for future eats if I'm around the area because I love brothless ramen. read more

Kajiken - Karaage - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Wowowow. I've never tried Abura Soba but it has been on my list for a handful of years now. Stumbled on this spot & it lived up to my Abura Soba dreams and then some. The noodles were chewy & soaked up all the delicious sauce at the bottom of the bowl. The meat was insanely tender in the Niku Miso & the bamboo shoots add great texture to the dish. Scallions add the perfect amount of freshness to the spicy, ideally salty & saucy noods. Adding a little vinegar & chili oil only make the dish better. This is 10000% a repeat spot. read more

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Cute spot with beautiful decorations. Great choices of ramens and Aruba Soba (ramen without soup). We also tried the appetizer with cucumber and octopus, delish as well. Friendly staff and we enjoyed our visit very much. read more

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Food: The ramen is delicious here! This place is known for their soupless ramen, but they also offer the traditional ramens with soup. I tried the Homura which was a soupless ramen with spicy ground pork. It was very flavorful and filling. There are a variety of seasonings on the table (chili oil, vinegar, garlic powder, sesame seeds, and pepper) so you can customize your ramen if needed. The ramen had plenty of flavor as is so I didn't think it needed any additional. They offer a combo meal for $22.95 until 4pm Monday through Thursday which includes your selection of a ramen, an appetizer, and a soda. Service: Service was phenomenal. Staff are very attentive and friendly. I never had to ask to refill my water cup. They came to check on me throughout the meal and asked how everything was. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size with tables for small and large groups. There are about 9 seats along the counter and different size tables in the rest of the space. The decor is very nice, and seating is very spacious and comfortable. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant! read more

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"Special Nagoya Soupless Ramen" Tucked in Midtown, it's a Nagoya-based chain that basically worships soba noodle ramen where the good stuff is hiding underneath the noodles, not drowning in a bowl of broth. So of course I went for the Niku Miso Noodle with thick, chewy delights where you mix everything together like you're stirring up trouble: minced pork, scallions, seaweed, egg, that dark sauce at the bottom. What's to to cheer - Unique tasty noodles, plus traditional ramen if you want - Casual yet clean shop, well decorated and small enough to feel authenticate - Good vibe and service - Orion and Sapporo on tap What's to jeer - Sides are predictable - Pricing is very NYC read more

Great, tasty food and great service. We were seated quickly and served quickly. Would happily come back again! read more

Kajiken - Spicy ピリ辛とんこつ / Spicy Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This review is specifically about an Uber Eats pick up order. They were having a BOGO deal and the char su bowl was a great deal! The karaage curry was also BOGO which was not as worth it because it was mostly rice and the karaage was just okay. They both came with a good amount of green onions, but I wish there were other vegetables. One bowl alone was enough for me, but the portion might be a bit small for some people. However since it was BOGO, you definitely get your money's worth of food. read more

Soooo good. My husband was so excited to find this place because it reminded us of our honeymoon in Japan. They sell the concept of dry ramen and not the traditional ramen you usually serve in broth. Instead, the sauce is at the bottom of the noodle and you can mix vinegar or hot chili oil on top of the ramen. Delicious and I encourage you to try it for yourself read more

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We made a reservation before coming and it was very much needed. When I arrived there were at least a few parties there waiting for a table. The staff were really nice in helping us get seated. We ordered the takoyaki and kaarage to start. Those were pretty good and great appetizers to start with. I got the roast beef soupless ramen. It was super flavorful and packed with umami. The noodles were nice and chewy. Overall, a pretty good spot for ramen. I would come back to try the regular broth ramen next time. read more

Kajiken - Roasted Beef - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I love mazemen or abura soba (soupless ramen) and Kajiken specializes in just that. Although I made reservations the day before, it's a pretty casual spot that probably doesn't need it. To start off, we ordered the Takoyaki ($8.50) and Kaki Fry ($9). The takoyaki is a classic and great to share with 6 pieces. Anything fried is always good too, but note that the oyster has a strong seafood flavor that bursts in your mouth once you bite into it. For the main entree, I got the standard and basic Homura ($16.50). Personally, this bowl is perfect and I don't need to spend the extra for the chashu. The bowl already comes with spicy minced pork, poached egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, fish powder, nori, and chives. Once you mixed everything up, it's completely infused with all the flavors. Even though it's a dry ramen, it's so saucy that I'd definitely recommend getting an extra bowl of rice to mix in the leftover sauce. It's nice of them to offer traditional soup ramen options, but trust me and get the mazemen --so delicious and filling for an affordable price. read more

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I was absolutely blown away by how good this was! I had the sukiyaki abura soba, and it was amazing. It's like a dry ramen, but the texture of the noodles is so bouncy and the flavor is intensified. I would love to try their other dishes. The staff are friendly. The interior is casual but also elegantly decorated. Overall I definitely recommend a visit! read more

Kajiken - sukiyaki abura soba - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Dinner at Kajiken Ramen did not disappoint!! What we ordered: Takoyaki Wakame Seaweed Salad The Original Noodle Noodle (chashu, menma, nori, scallion) Old Bay Ebi Noodle Noodle (shrimp, greens, tomato, lemon, parsley) Fresh Kimchi Kitaya Ai No Hime Sparkling Sake One of those meals that just makes you happy to be in New York. Left full, happy, and already planning my return. Definitely a spot to check out! read more

Perfectly chewy noodles in a non-broth mixture with deluge of ingredients such as bamboo shoots, nori, green onions, pork, and egg - Kajiken comes highly recommended from me for those craving noodles, but don't want the typical ramen or soup noodles. I would even daresay this is a good "deal" with the original coming under $20; this is a great place for a solo lunch, especially at the counter. This is even good for larger parties as I was easily able to make a reservation a day before for 6 people. read more

Kajiken - Niku Miso - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Service was great, food was excellent. what else can you look for? It wasn't as busy when i came in, it was a cold winter evening in NYC; i needed Ramen. Had green tea which they comped (super nice of them); Ramen (i forgot what its called) plus Takoyaki (bec why not)? Ramen was really flavorful. Portions were just right, had to take the Takoyaki back in my hotel but it was still good the ff day. Place was clean. read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This was my fourth visit to Kajiken and that already speaks to its quality and my love for their abura soba. The prices are very affordable compared to other ramen spots (esp in Midtown)--any bowl with meat for under $20!! In my most recent visit, I found that Kajiken just launched some new items, including Baked Sweet Potato with Ice Cream. My fellow sweet potato lovers, run don't walk!! As a frequent and loyal customer of Kajiken, let me introduce you all my favorites: ＊Niku Miso $19 *** I reordered Niku Miso multiple times as the flavors are rich and it comes with various toppings: slow cooked pork, minced miso pork, bamboo shoot, onsen egg, chives, scallion and shredded nori. Highly recommend if it's your first time here. How to enjoy your abura soba: First, mix the toppings. Then, add sesame seeds, ground garlic, vinegar and chili oil to customize your bowl. ＊Roasted Beef $19 The roasted beef was delectable with black pepper. It came with quite many slices, but you can add a few dollars for extra beef. The runny yolk of the poached egg was a great addition to the saucy noodles. ＊Sukiyaki Don $10 ** Their sukiyaki don/abura soba was our must order! The marinated sliced beef got a sweet and umami flavor. Tender and not overly fatty. ＊Taiyaki with Matcha Ice Cream $9.5 ＊Baked Sweet Potato with Vanilla Ice Cream $9.5 *** To be very honest, their desserts are overpriced...BUT the baked sweet potato tasted exactly like Donki's sweet potato iykyk. It was sweet with a charcoal aroma, perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Taiyaki was served hot and crispy, filledwith red bean paste. You can never go wrong with red bean paste & matcha ice cream combo. However, I did find the taiyaki a little bit too oily as I guessed they deep-fried it. read more

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This was my first time having dry ramen and the Niku Miso noodles had great texture - thick, wavy, and chewy! The flavor was good for the most part, however there was a lot of white pepper, for my taste. We also ordered the Spicy Tonkatsu and the spice was tolerable - it's mainly the pork that's spicy. For apps, we ordered the Gyoza, which was a good snack, Fried Squid, which paired nicely with the spicy mayo, and their Chicken Wings, which was friend nicely, but, again, had a lot of white pepper. They have additional toppings on the side, like chili oil and garlic flakes to top your food! Overall, really attentive staff and the place surprisingly gets quite busy, but still has plenty of seating. Worth the try for their Abura Soba, aka soupless ramen! read more

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This is my first time trying mazesoba and it was quite delicious! It doesn't really clarify on the menu that it is mazesoba as my friends thought it was soup ramen but it was actually soupless. I tried the Niku miso mazesoba which was quite delicious. I mixed the noodles together and the flavor was delicious (think saucy noodles). The kaarage was also delicious with a generous portion but I wouldn't say it was anything too special. The ambiance was nice. Perfect place to catch up and chat. The bathroom was clean as well. The staff were incredibly kind and friendly. We asked for hot water and they refilled out hot water for us many times. And we stayed a little longer than we usually do in a restaurant, it wasn't too busy and had few empty tables. The staff never rushed us with the check and I really appreciate that. Many restaurants now are just quick to rush you out even if it was partially empty. I would recommend my friends to come here! read more

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