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Kajiken

4.4 (72 reviews)
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Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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Unagi aburasoba with soft shell crab
Janice Y.

Kajiken had been on my must-try list for a long time, and I finally decided to make the trip and brave the potential wait. I stopped by 5:48pm on Saturday and we were probably at least 5-7 groups deep in line. Luckily the line went through really quickly and we got in in 10 mins as a group of 2. All together I was able to line up, order and finish my meal with 1 hr paid parking at a nearby street. Top notch service and super efficient. It was certainly shorter than the estimated "longer than average" 30min wait from Google, I think it would be great if they have a waitlist system so that people are more open to visiting because the estimate from Google kind of scared me away for a long time from attempting a visit. We ordered the unagi abura and meat lovers abura soba along with 3 apps - soft shell crab, katsu and takoyaki. Soft shell crab was great, better than another Toronto ramen shop I've had. Takoyaki is authentic and takes me back to Japan. Katsu just as expected, no complaints. Out of the two abura soba ramen, we preferred the unagi ramen. Creamy and love the pickled radish to balance (wish there was more). Definitely leverage the side condiments of garlic, chilli and/or sesame seeds to customize to your liking. The sauce of the meat lovers and unagi was distinctly different, deeper flavours with unagi. Definitely recommend adding a runny onsen or raw egg on top if the ramen you ordered doesn't come with an egg already to mix it in. The only thing is with the 3 sides and with the abura soba, everything began to get a little too salty. I think the unagi is great though quite rich and not something I can have daily. I can't wait to try some of their other popular options like the homura and roast beef next time. They went even above and beyond. The server accidentally tipped our drinking water over our takoyaki and automatically gave us a fresh new full dish at the end without us even mentioning it (we already ate a couple balls on our plate before it was doused it water). We were full so we took it to go. Something we will repeat, but not sure if I would want to wait too long, I may have been lucky this time. I hope they incorporate a waitlist in the future.

Jay R.

The lineups have died down, so it was time to try this place out. Service was fast and efficient. I liked that the workers spoke with enough volume, a seemingly rare trait in the service industry full of mumbles and whispers nowadays. There is a lot of seating inside, and bigger tables as well as window seats for solo diners. It's quite loud, with the music as well as loud patrons. Not the best place to have a conversation... Eat fast, get out lol. But onto the food... The noodles and menma were excellent, but that was it. All the meat toppings for the original as well as the meat lover were tough and hardly seasoned. (The noodles were very underseasoned compared to places in Japan too, but that's an easy fix with the condiments provided.) Maybe I may have liked the niku miso better. Not sure if there will be a next time though.

SM. MISO SOUP OTS
Na T.

We came as a group of 5 for lunch on a Sunday. They're are quite busy - decent seating but tables are very close together - not friendly for mobile scooters. There was a long line up outside but tables turn around pretty quickly. Staff are very friendly and service is swift. You can view the menu and order from the QR codes at your table. We ordered 4 Aburasoba bowls - Chicken Curry, Roast Beef, Meat Lovers and the Original. We also got a Tonkotsu Ramen and some apps. The aburasobas are tossed in a sauce so it is a brothless dish. It was our first time trying this and it was interesting. Wish there was more sauce as the noodles are thicker. We had a child with us who loved the Tonkotsu Ramen and gives it a 4/5! We look forward to trying the rest of the menu next time!

Elaine C.

This is a mixed review as we were interested in the soup-less ramen. The noodles: NIKUMORI ABURASOBA was quite good if you like spice. It was a good sized portion and I was able to keep half for lunch the next day. Being a "dry" noodle lent itself to being a good take-away option. The kids got the soupy tonkotsu ramen. They thought that it didn't taste as good as others that they've had and hence the 3-star review (average between our reviews) The appies: The gyozas were average. We didn't like the age tofu as the batter was too gummy. Soft shell crab was good.

Minced pork ramen 4/5
Crystal L.

Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Vibe 5/5 There wasn't a line up the day i went, so i ran in right away Service was quick and i loved the Japanese vibe decor! It is slightly tight, but not like snug. Both ramen bowls tasted good, very flavorful. I personally prefer the minced pork one over the meat lover ramen bowl. But the star of the show was definitely the Takoyaki. I think best portion for its price, LOVE IT! Overall 4/5!

Meat lover
Wai L.

We went to Kaijken restaurant after seeing the rave reviews on TikTok. We got there early for lunch before it got too crowded. The service was pretty friendly, but quick. We ordered the chicken karaage and it was pretty good. My ramen dish was good, but just ramen without the broth. Would we go back? Maybe if it doesn't get too busy,

Joyce F.

Kajiken -- Lunch Set Worth the Early Arrival! Third visit to Kajiken since they opened and still coming back -- that says a lot! This time we tried their weekday lunch set and it was a solid experience overall. Timing tip: get there before 12pm. If we showed up at 12:15 and it would be a wait -- so go early if you want to be seated right away! I ordered the Meat Lover Lunch Set, +$5 which comes with a soup, a Japanese salad, and 3 takoyaki -- honestly my favourite part of the whole meal. The noodles themselves are tasty and what makes it fun is the condiments bar where you can add as much as you like, which I really appreciate. One thing to keep in mind -- it's a generous portion, and the flavor does drop once the noodles cool down, so don't let it sit too long. I ended up packing some up for my next meal, no complaints there! The pork slices looked great and had a nice char on them, but were on the drier side. We also shared a fried chicken -- average, but nothing that blew us away. Presentation across the board was clean and appealing though. It's not a cheap option for a weekday lunch, mine is $22.99 plus tax, total $25.98, overall a meal for 3 of us costs us around $74- Overall still a great spot, go for the lunch set value if u want to try. Go early, enjoy the noodles hot, and load up on those condiments!

Original Aburasoba Lunch Special
Audrey A.

I've been looking for a restaurant that serves aburasoba for awhile now. So, when I found out this restaurant specializes in this dish, I was thrilled. Their Chicken Karaage was juicy and tasty. I had the to Original Aburasoba and it was so flavourful and filling. I came at lunch time so it came with miso soup, seaweed salad, and a choice of gyoza or takoyaki. I had the gyoza, my aunt had the takoyaki. Both were good. The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant has a wood finish with Japanese murals. It was busy and the seats are close together but it is still worth checking out.

Winnie H.

This place is so busy in weekdays at 6pm. Don't even try to come in big group. Their signature dish is very tasty and I love lots of cilantro and green onion . After mix with the noodles and onsen egg, it balance well in the noodle. There is no soup but it taste good. I also got a fried oyster $8.99. It is good with mayo and not so spicy red sauce. This place is next to subway exit. I would take subway unless you are with bigger group. There is no free parking in that area.

Alice L.

Food is yummy. Service is friendly and prompt. Ambiance is nice but very small to the point that it is not very comfortable. But the noodles are very yummy so I will come back for more.

Original
Kelvin L.

Finally got to try Kajiken! They are very popular and fill up quickly. The restaurant is very well lit and decorated, it hosts many 2 seaters and staff is very friendly and the food is quick to serve. This style of abura soba (dry noodle) served with sauce/oil. The noodles are a great chewy and thick slightly curly shape. It picks up the oil sauce very well. I got their signature with chasu and bamboo. The chasu is very well cooked and charred to have a nice smoky flavor. It felt like eating pasta with Japanese toppings/sauce. The price and for what you get is great, it is very filling and enjoyable, but definitely add on some side dishes and/or extra toppings to boost the meal. They serve the dish with some toppings like sesame, white pepper, more chili oil, etc. for you to customize your noodles. Excellent place for a quick bite and will be back to try their ramen and bonburi.

Roast beef aburasoba
Deanne M.

I finally got to try this place out and it definitely lived up to the expectations! There's usually a line out the door for this place but we came for an early dinner and were luckily able to grab a table right away. We noticed a line forming outside after (even though it was quite cold!). I've never had broth less ramen before but the roast beef aburasoba was full of flavour and I loved the textures in the bowl. Each table comes with additional condiments such as vinegar, chili oil, and sesame seeds that you can add to your bowl. We also got the chicken karaage and pork gyoza appetizers and those were good as well.

sukiyaki beef, meat lovers, roast beef, honmura aburasoba, chicken karaage, salmon salada
Kayley W.

Finally visited this spot after it went viral a few months ago when it opened! Arrived at around 12:30PM on a Saturday with a party of 3. There was a bit of a line (maybe around 4 groups ahead of ya) but the line moved very fast and we were in about 15 minutes! Kajiken is famous for their aburasoba (dry ramen), which is meant to be mixed in the bowl with the different sauces, spices, and oils at the bottom. We ordered four different aburasoba bowls: the roast beef, honmura, sukiyaki beef, and meat lovers. I expected the seasonings for the noodles to be the same across all of the dishes, with the only changes being the toppings but I was pleasantly surprised! Each of the noodle dishes came with different sauces that complimented the toppings. The noodles were bouncy and had a great bite. My favourite aburasoba was the roast beef: very tender cuts of beef, with a tangy, vinegary sauce that cut through the creamy yogurt. A close second was the meat lovers: also a tangier base and the pork in it was very flavourful and tender. You have the option picking how your egg is cooked (onsen egg, raw yolk, or ajitama), and there is also a variety of sauces and seasonings on the side of the table for you to add to your bowl if you desire. I'd also recommend the chicken karaage. It was huge pieces of juicy chicken thigh in an amazingly crunchy batter! The service was very fast and friendly and the interior was reminiscent of a restaurants you find in Japan. This place is definitely worth the hype and I will definitely be returning!

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