The food was super good! Service was excellent, Carlos made sure to check in on us to make sure we had everything.

Food was amazing recommend ordering the Homura, super flavorful. You can add chili oil and vinegar to add more flavor if you like. Service was great, Carlos was our server and was very friendly and helpful. The ambiance was great very welcoming and helpful, always happy to help. I got a Matcha Latte on the side and was very good and sweet, personal favorite. read more

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Carlos was a great and attentive waiter! Would love to come back here. Also the owner even opened the door for us on our way in. Beautiful set up too! read more

Neat little place serving dry ramen. Full of flavor and spice. Added yogurt sauce and fried onions. Everything was so good! Dominick was great, very knowledgeable and attentive. read more

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Loved the ramen here. This was my first time trying aburasoba style ramen, where you mix everything together, and it works. They give you vinegar and chili sauce so you can taste it, add a little, mix again, and keep layering the flavor as you eat. I also liked that you can pick how done you want the egg. Service was super friendly too. Here's the thing though. The AC was broken, so it was basically 90 degrees inside, and the patio was closed. They did open it for us since it was a cool 86 degrees outside. No misters or fans, so it still was not great. They were also out of tofu, corn, and a few other add-ons. The ramen that was supposed to come with bamboo shoots didn't. Granted, they haven't been open that long, so I can cut them some slack, but the food was better than the overall operations that day. read more

Great place to try a different but classic take on ramen! As a big ramen fan, was super excited to try this chain here in Phoenix. We tried the Homura aburasoba and it was delicious--good balance of savory and brightness in the sauces and chewy noodles. Loved to pair with the vinegar and chili oil on the side. Shoutout to our server Carlos who gave amazing service! The restaurant is super casual and a good place to get something new. read more

First off, the service from Kenzey was excellent. She was very friendly and very attentive, always made sure our water glasses were filled. She was great! I met my friend for lunch here because I love ramen but never had Soupless Ramen. We met at 11:00 am, right when it opened. The vibe is modern, casual, fun murals. It has both indoor and patio seating. I ordered a beer while looking over the menu. My dish I got was the Nikumori Aburasobo (spicy minced pork, pork slices, green onion and choice of egg) and my friend had the Tonkotsu Ramen. To note: my friend does not eat pork so they were kind enough to substitute the pork with ground chicken. when the dishes came out the were hot and looked good. I thought my dish was OK, the poached egg was perfect, but the whole dish lacked flavor, was not spicy to begin with at all. I had to add a lot of hot oil to it, which I try not to eat so much oil. The noodles were heavy and by the time I finished, I felt I had a lead ball in my stomach. I think I'm just not used to eating soupless ramen... but I'm glad I tried it, but won't be back. My friend liked her Tonkotsu Ramen though. If you haven't tried soupless ramen you should and judge for yourself. Atmosphere: modern, casual, fun murals. Service: excellent. Food: OK read more

Kajiken Ramen - Nikumori Aburasobo (spicy minced pork, pork slices, green onion and choice of egg) - Ramen Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Kajiken Ramen Desert Ridge Soupless Ramen sounded intriguing Gyozas I believe came 5 to an order were good Wagyu Roast Beef was very flavorful, very full of different spices and combinations. After a while became kind of thickening, don't know if that was because of the yogurt, to almost to an overload. Have to say, got to the point where I could not eat anymore, so took home about a little less than half. I actually reheated it at home a few days later, added chicken broth and hom made Char Siu and the flavorful sauce was actually disbursed very nice and the broth was excellent. Kajiken Original was ordered by my daughter and she enjoy her selection, good and full of flavors throughout her meal. The restaurant is pretty good size, close to the AMC Theatres, very casual atmosphere and good service. I would come back to try other bowls. read more

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I thought they did well in highlighting the raw quality of the individual ingredients, their flavors, and the sauces. I personally love their thick egg noodles and their mushrooms were great. The meat was okay, in both dishes they were a little firm/chewy, not as tender as expected. I really liked the wagyu dish though because the garlic cream sauce that came with it was so unique, so I'd recommend giving that a try. It was pretty filling too. I'd come back for it. We loved our server. Inside was trendy and clean. All I can say is, these are Los Angeles prices in Arizona and I'm not sure if we're ready for that lol. But overall, worth giving it a try! (Just be open-minded, it's very different from ramen and that's okay! It's not meant to be the same!) read more

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Lower prices and more food? Yes please. My partner and I enjoyed a huge variety of food since they were trying a lower priced menu, which brought us in. Great miso soup, rice that tastes like clouds, extraordinary ramen and so much more yummies. What else can a place provide? Chopsticks that are sturdy Plates that look Michelin star And some very helpful staff. I believe that if the owners change up the seating and refine this place that it could go far. Definitely a place to bring a friend or two and try every option imaginable! read more

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We arrived and there was no one at the door to greet after standing there for a bit. We order off the iPad at the host stand and turns out that wasn't the process to be seated. Abura soba is a soulpless ramen with sauce instead. Once we got seated we ordered the original Kajiken ramen with char siu and homura ramen with minced pork. Our app was the chicken karaage. Soupless ramen was new to us but so glad we tried it. Both ramens were very flavorful. The noodles had the right amount of chew mixed with the toppings and sauce. The karaage tasted less crispy than others ive tried. It came with a seasoned mayo but there was a small jar of vinegar that the karaage tasted much better with. read more

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We tried Kajiken at Desert Ridge and now I get why people like it. Abura soba is basically ramen with no broth, just noodles mixed with sauce and oil. Sounds simple, but it's actually really flavorful. I got the Kajiken Original. The chashu was thick and tender, the egg was perfectly jammy, and once you mix everything together, it's savory and very satisfying without feeling too heavy. It's a pretty good size restaurant, and the servers were nice and friendly. We went around 3pm, so it felt more like a tea-time snack than a full meal, which was kind of nice. If you're into ramen but want something different, this is a fun change. I'd come back. read more

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Our party of 5 came on a Saturday afternoon to celebrate my aunt and uncle's birthday. It was a 30 minute wait list which was accurate. The host was rude when my aunt thought he pointed at a table for us- "Nope definitely did not say that but I can help you," and when we told him we'd joined the waitlist "Yep you joined 5 minutes ago." We asked about dining outside since there are tables and heaters but the host said they weren't staffed for that. The potato croquettes appetizer took a good 15+ minute wait and was also pricy at $8.50 for 2. Afterwards when our food was being brought out, my Wagyu roast beef was brought out first- a bit of a faux pas as dishes should be brought out together? Everyone except my brother opted to mix in the chili oil and vinegar- otherwise it was too dry. My husband's Homura was reminiscent of dan dan mien and I preferred it to mine, as the minced pork was "soupier." Overall it was fine. Nice to try something new, but I need broth! read more

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Our fam of 3 love ramen and had tried a decent variety but not brothless. We did not know what to expect with Abura soba and were pleasantly surprised. Homura and Keema curry were rich and full of umami. As expected, hubby enjoyed my curry bowl so much that he didn't give it back after we swapped to try each other's. The spicy minced pork in the Homura was not spicy for me so I asked for chili oil. My son (10) got a regular tonkotsu ramen and loved it too. The decor was clean looking and we enjoyed the art work on the walls. The owner and a gent who appeared to be a chef were very friendly and attentive to our needs (while our server was more just doing her job). Overall we were really happy to have a new option so close to us and will definitely visit again! read more

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Came by on a Sunday evening. Very busy as the waitlist was 2 hours. Finally was called to be seated and after reviewing the menu, it took awhile to put our orders in. It also took awhile to get our orders out. We get that it was busy and didn't greatly affect our overall experience. Notable appetizers included the Takoyaki and Potato Croquettes. Both were done nicely and were piping hot. For our Aburasobas, we went with the Kajiken Original, Nikumori, and Soboro. Each bowl was well portioned and well seasoned when mixed properly with the sauce at the bottom of each bowl. There is extra chili oil and vinegar at the table if you feel the need to fine tune the flavor. Overall, a nice experience with very friendly staff. Not really my type of ramen as my heart belongs to the broth version, but worth a try! read more

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Stopped by Kajiken this afternoon with my husband and was thoroughly impressed! The restaurant is open and it is clean! Looks so nice on the inside and designed well. It's a very comfortable spot and the tables are big enough where you can have multiple food and not feel overwhelmed. We were seated right away and the service was quick! I feel like I barely looked at the menu and he was ready to take my order. They're on top of it! Once we ordered the food was out shortly after! We ordered the Nikumori and the Homura, both were delicious. We didn't have any to spare. No left overs! We devoured our plates. We highly recommend adding some chili oil and vinegar as it completely enhances the flavor! Those that think, "I'll pass on the vinegar," just add a little, you'd be surprised! The pics look good still but don't even do these dishes justice. Once you mix all the different ingredients together, every bite is heavenly! It's creamy, savory, with umami flavor! My husband left saying, "I don't think I'll ever need the broth again." Well done and if calories didn't count I'd be back tonight! read more

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Glad to see places like this arrive in greater Phoenix. Ika geso karaage was sublime. It had a very clean fry - crisp, tender, and flavorful, cannot imagine any possible way it could be better Chashu rice was a bit disappointing. As one of my fave accompaniments in any ramen shop, there was far more sauced rice to chashu, which was also charred to a crisp Aburasobas were tasty and representative of the dish so definitely worth the visit if you have not had a soup less ramen dish before. read more

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Came here during the soft opening! Waited about 20 minutes which felt reasonable. The space is not too big or too small! It looks like it can fit about 25-35 people. Tried their nikumori and wagyu roast beef. I love how savory the dry ramen is, and the pork chashu goes really well with it. The wagyu roast beef though felt a bit dry and was different from what I expected. Next time, I'd probably stick with minced pork or chashu slices instead. Side note (personal opinion): the dry ramen tastes even better with a bit of vinegar and you can find vinegar and chili sauce on the table! Also tried the oroshi ponzu karaage and ika karaage. The karaage was soft, moist, and savory, and it pairs really well with their tartar sauce. I loved the ika karaage!! The squid pieces were the perfect size and went great with the chili sauce + vinegar combo (both are on the table, and you can mix them yourself). Really hoping they open online ordering soon since they're so far away TT. Can't wait to be back again!! read more

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Mixed feelings about this one. The place is okay, they have inside and outside tables. We were seated inside and the food came relatively fast. The appetizers were meh. I would skip it next time. I had the nikumori aburasoba and it tasted good. Adding vinegar and chili was definitely a must. Presentation was lacking a bit. Especially compared to some of their pictures on the website. read more

Kajiken Ramen - Potato croquettes and chicken karaage - Ramen Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This was my first time here and it definitely will not be my last. My daughter ate here previously and raved about it for days so while we were out at Desert Ridge , she wanted to take me to try it. As we walked up to the restaurant, we were greeted by none other than the Owner. He welcomed us in and told us that he was glad we chose to eat at his restaurant. He is was so kind and genuine that I was very happy that we decided to eat there. He was genuinely appreciative that we chose to eat his food with all the other options that were available. Although this is a ramen place, its main ramen is considered to be "BROTHLESS". I was unsure of what that would taste like but babayyyy , it was delicious! I'm thinking about it now as I type of this review. My daughter ordered the Soboro I think that's what it's called because that's what she previously had, so I got the same thing since I couldn't make a decision of what to eat. The meat was perfectly seasoned and the noodles were deliciously juicy and everything paired really well together. I added some chili oil to mine because I'm a spice girl. I didn't inquire about broth at first because I didn't think I would enjoy my meal but Kajiken knows exactly what they're doing. I instead ordered miso soup. We sat outside since it was a beautiful day out but the inside was also beautifully decorated. You can tell that the owner had a vision and executed it and brought it to life. If you read this entire review, I hope you try them out and have some amazing brothless ramen that you won't regret. Not to mention, you might be greeted by the owner, who will for sure be grateful that you've visited. read more

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This brothless ramen aburasoba was absolutely incredible. I do wish there had been a bit more meat, but overall the dish was outstanding. I especially loved the yogurt sauce, crispy onions, and the egg - they complemented each other perfectly. The combination of flavors and textures was spot on. I loved how bouncy and chewy the noodles are. I would definitely come back to try some of their other bowls. The service was quick and efficient, and there was plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The restaurant is located inside the mall, so parking was kind of chaotic on a sunday afternoon. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Good noodle texture and portion but the poach was a little too aggressive and I wasn't getting much curry flavor. Had to add chili oil and vinegar to bring it to life. read more

Kajiken Ramen - Keema Curry - Ramen Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Delicious dry ramen- very flavorful. The staff are nice and attentive. The ramen was greasy - after the noodles are gone, there was lots of oil at the bottom of the bowl. read more

Kajiken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I really enjoyed this place! We went right when they opened so we didn't have to wait. There aren't too many seats in the restaurant so I imagine it fills up fast. The ramen was delicious! The chili oil had so much flavor in addition to the spice. The takoyaki was also really tasty. I would definitely come back. The total for two ramens, an appetizer, and a beer was like $50, so not cheap but not overly expensive. read more

Kajiken Ramen - The Original ramen, taken after mixing - Ramen Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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My SIL and I decided to pop in and give this place a try. It was about a 90 min wait so we shopped around a bit. Thank goodness for the mall, it was a good time killer. When we were called and seated I noticed the servers quickness & attentiveness to the patrons. The restaurant is rather small. Neat place for a quick lunch or dinner. The food came out in a timely manner. I honestly liked the appetizers & dessert more than the ramen. I'd give it another shot and try different items next time. read more

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We tried the Homura ramen, which is their signature brothless ramen. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the meat sauce was flavorful. Our server Carlos was attentive and really sweet. Would come back again! read more

Yums and interesting experience having dry ramen for the first time. I felt like it had too much oil to my liking, much heavier than I expected. I ordered the homura and my partner got the Wagyu roast beef. The Wagyu sauce in his, was great, but after a while felt like a drag to keep eating. The beef didn't meet expectations considering it's Wagyu. Possibly related to us coming an hour before closing so I would have to try again to give a better review. Ambiance was nice though, great server and lots of space to sit. Our food came out quick too. read more

Kajiken Ramen - Wagyu roast beef - Ramen Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Service - amazing Ambiance - smells like sewer Food - we got wagyu. It was overpriced for what it's worth. Wagyu was chewy, flavorless, and cold. read more

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Stopped in for an early dinner on Sunday at around 4 PM. Wasn't too busy, but this starts a pile in at about 5:00 PM since this place popped up on Instagram and I've been wanting to try it. I usually prefer my Ramen with broth, but this was a pretty unique way that I've never tried before and honestly all the flavor was there. It was actually very nice. It's a very small menu, but it does provide a good amount on there and that's all you really need and I believe that all of their dishes are done quite well. Interior was simple but definitely had an authentic ramen feel to it and the staff was friendly. I would definitely return if you're interested in looking for a Ramen dish without broth cause it is definitely worth trying! read more

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I brought some family here and had a really nice experience overall. The service was top notch...attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome the whole time. The food was good, and everything came out in a timely manner. I especially enjoyed the miso soup. The tea was a bit on the sweet side for my taste, but still enjoyable. It was a great spot for a family outing, and I'll definitely be returning to try more items on the menu. read more

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Carlos made it a really amazing experience! 10/10 personality. It was fun to try Aburasoba for the first time and branch out from my usual appetizers. I recommend the potato croquette and the pork curry rice! read more

Both times I have ate here was the most spectacular experiance. The owner Frank is so positive and cares deeply about the experiance each customer has. The food is top tier. You have to try the matcha cheesecake and the matcha. read more

The ramen noodle texture was excellent. The concept is great, but I think one or two broth options would help out in that area. Dom was amazing. Excellent service and really on top of everything. The prices were extremely affordable. Price plus quality is 5 stars as a combination. read more

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Came here at noon and was told that they do not have spicy miced pork and waygu beef, so basically most of the Aburasoba I cannot order (4 of the 7 items unavailable). The server also told us about it when he came to take order after we sat down for 15 minutes and finally here to take our order. The restaurant is pretty small, so there is a bit of a wait before getting table. read more

Kajiken Ramen - Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Good customer service, great food, came out fast, went above and beyond. Free mochi !!! :3

Really good food! Prices are better than some of the photos which is appreciated. We had three of the brothless ramen and really liked the noodle consistency. The pork was so tender and delicious! Carlos was very efficient and quick. We will definitely be back. read more

Service and food were amazing. The Wagyu broth less ramen was delicious. Frederick the owner is very nice and personable. The food came quickly and it was all very good. The gyoza, seaweed salad and miso were great choices for appetizers. We will be back soon!!! read more

The food and service was incredible! The owner was so kind and met us at the door. I would recommend trying the classic or the aburasoba! The ambiance of the restaurant was so good! Everyone had great energy and we had a good time! read more

The service is amazing! The owner even is there to take care of the tables the food is amazing!

Was very excited about this place because I came from Seattle where I've had some of the best ramen and noodles. I was especially excited because the website talks about how these noodles are packed with flavor since there's no broth. We got two bowls to go: the one with curry and the one with ground chicken. Presentation and packaging for take out was nice and stayed good with travel. However, we were both disappointed by the food - it lacked flavor. I wanted salt, spice, umami, and we got bland. We both determined that we probably wouldn't need to go back. read more