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

My fiance and I have been eyeballing this spot since it opened. We finally went after valentine's day. The front service was helpful, polite, and quick to welcome us. We were seated within 5 minutes after arriving, asked for outdoor seating. It was nice weather outside and not too loud inside. Our waiter was quick and provided recommendations when asked. I ordered the curry ramen and miso soup, my fiance ordered the waygu ramen bowl and fried chicken for my toddler. Everything was delicious, please note that the ramen is brothless but the sauce coats the noodles very nicely, definitely NOT dry! We would go back and hopefully it gets added to ubereats. I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 due to not having a kids menu or kids drinks (no kids cups). read more

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I was so excited to try this place after seeing an Instagram reel of it on my feed. It was about an hour wait. We came on a Sunday night about 6pm. They're in their soft opening phase right now and it's right next to AMC theater and Cupbop at Desert Ridge Marketplace. I ordered the Kajiken original soba which has chashu and I added kimchi and a seasoned egg. I wish i ordered the extra chashu because it only has 2 slices. My boyfriend got the Nikumori which had spicy minced pork and pork slices. For the choice of egg which is included he got a poached egg which I really wish I got it looked so good. My seasoned egg was really small and just ok. I've never had soupless ramen before but this was so delicious! The noodles are perfectly seasoned and oily enough so it doesn't taste like you're just eating dry noodles with meat. For our appetizer we both got miso soup which was just ok. And for dessert we both really wanted the matcha cheesecake with ube ice cream but they were sold out. :( so we settled on the tiramisu which was absolutely delicious. I would definitely come back here again! read more

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Missed the mark for us - we ordered take out on a Friday night and it was very busy which is completely understandable for a new spot. Took about an hour from the time we placed the order to get our food but we didn't mind waiting. Ordered the tofu noodles and chicken noodles and both dishes tasted the same, except for the difference in protein. I did miss the broth as I felt like a mouth full of just noodles doesn't hit my ramen spot! read more

We came here on a Monday before 12 noon and we were seated right away. Service is fast and friendly. Ramen is delicious. This is a good addition at desert ridge. read more

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Delicious food!! My kids loved it too! The prices were low, food flavorful, and quick. I loved the gyoza, ramen, and steak/ fried rice. Will definitely be back! :) Thanks to Fredrick for the great service. read more

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

So good!! I'm a big ramen person with broth but the aburasoba was amazing!! Hospitality was great and really enjoyed all the food. Docked a star due to not getting the right egg and katsu was a bit over cooked. We will be back!! read more

The service was great: we were greeted in a very friendly manner and our server was nice and attentive. The food took quite a bit to arrive even though the place was not full. Everything tasted ok - nothing to write home about... A good part of my noodles were one big hard cold ball - let's assume this is not the norm. I also had to add a good amount of chilli oil to get a kick. Another thing is their glasses - 8 or 10 oz tiny metal things... Soda comes with refills, but how many times can you ask a waiter for one? Please, get bigger glasses! This is a nice addition to the Desert Ridge mall, but, I think, once the novelty wears off, this will not be a star attraction. read more

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

I was so excited to try this place bc of a much needed ramen place in this area. Flavor was good but prices were a bit high for what you get. Ponzu karaage was just ok as the breading on the chicken was not super crispy and small portions for the price of $10. Original ramen was good flavor but egg was only half of one and it was slightly overcooked. I added cabbage for extra $2 which only a few strips of purple cabbage. I don't think I'll be back due to the overall value of the food. Service was great tho and ambiance is nice. read more

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I love Kajiken! The Wagyu roast beef dish is amazing! The first time I had it, I had to come back the next day for the same dish. It's super tender, flavorful, and just melts in your mouth. Everything tastes fresh and well-balanced. Service was quick and the servers are attentive! It's a go to spot that's worth the drive! read more

Food was excellent. If you want a unique experience with delicious food, try it. Much better than anticipated. Nikamori was especially good.

Amazing food and staff. Great attention to detail and amazing atmosphere. Very organized,clean and comforting dining room. Servers are great at explaining its unique yet authentic menu. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Kajiken Ramen - Gyoza and the crowned Sapporo! - Ramen Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food was fantastic and the service was impeccable. The owner greeted us at the door with a smile and welcomed us warmly. Absolutely get the dry ramen and the croquets. I will be back! read more

I'm honestly still thinking about this place because it completely flipped what I thought ramen had to be. No broth? I was skeptical at first!! but wow, the flavor absolutely speaks for itself. Every bite is rich, bold, and somehow even more concentrated than traditional ramen! That being said, I did notice they recently added a new ramen option that does include broth, which is really cool for anyone who wants a more classic take. It's nice to see they're expanding the menu while still staying true to what makes them special. I have to shout out Frederick, his hospitality was next level. The way he took care of us genuinely felt like stepping into a small town spot where everyone is just... happy you're there. Super attentive, warm, and welcoming without being over the top. That kind of service is rare and made the whole experience even better!This place is 100% worth checking out. We'll definitely be back with our fam! read more

I came here for lunch with my son and this might not be a fair review but here goes. I do t eat red meat or pork and I wasn't in the mood for mushrooms so I got the Bahn mi. My son got the waygu ramen and enjoyed it, once he realized he had to mix it all up. It smelled fantastic. I wish they had a ramen with poultry. My bahn mi was huge. A lot of sandwich for $10. You get a choice of chicken katsu or pork. The meat was so thin I had to ask the server twice if he was sure it was chicken because I could not tell. It tasted good, bread was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with good fillings. The meat (whatever it was) was very tough and made the sandwich hard to eat. I would rather have a smaller sandwich with thicker, identifiable meat than a humongous sandwich with meat too hard to get through. So maybe go for the ramen and skip the bahn mi or the chicken katsu. read more

Very overpriced for mediocre food our experience on Saturday left a lot to be desired. We just felt like we were completely being pushed aside and we were a nuisance. Don't recommend. read more

The food, service, and ambiance was great. This was our first time here and we enjoyed this new food experience. Carlos was especially attentive and helpful to our big group and made this experience an enjoyable one. Highly recommend this place!!! read more

Had such a great experience. Got the edamame and gyoza and classic ramen. Loved it all and will come again. Great music and owner welcomed us in and even opened the door for us. read more

The food was absolutely delicious! The owner and staff were extremely attentive, especially our server Carlos!

The service was great! The owner greeted my husband and I at the door and was incredibly friendly. I got the Kajiken original ramen and my husband got the Nikumori, both were flavorful. The potato croquettes were also really good. read more

first time here...ambiance of restaurant is very nice...the food even better!!! Got a Bento box and it was beyond delicious . BIG portions. I will DEFINITELY be back! read more

The staff were super kind and the restaurant was clean. It was our first time going and we were impressed, the food was amazing and will definitely be coming here again read more

Just ate here for the first time and had the best customer service ever. will come back. food was great and came out hot. and its super clean in here aswell. read more

It was my first time coming here and I was skeptical about the no broth but the flavors of the noodles were amazing '! The chashu and spicy minced pork was good too! Nicky was nice and informative and let us know that ramen was a new experience and we trusted it. Do not be scared and just try it! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Abursasoba be hiiiiiiiittin. If you've never tried aburasoba/mazesoba, this place is definitely worth a try. I'm usually only able to get it when I visit home, so I'm super down that this place opened. Staff were also really friendly! read more

Amazing food and service! Went here with my boyfriend and now it's our favorite meal spot. Would totally recommend!

Amazing service! "Q" was an amazing server and explained everything beautifully! Food was 10/10. Did not love the dipping sauce served with the Oroshi Ponzu Karaage, but that's a personal taste thing. Ramen was to die for!!! Takoyaki was absolutely delicious!! Inside artwork is also very cool and well done. WILL be coming back for sure! :) read more

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Amazing food and service . Will definitely come back !!! Noodles were spectacular. Our server was perfect, even in dealing with the four kids we had with us. read more

Wonderfully attentive service by Kinzey. Prices were amazing! food was tasty and good size portions. will definitely be back :)

devin gave excellent service. this place outmogged other ramen places. 10/10. mochi and karijeken ramen was divine.

We ordered the Nikumori aburasoba. Food was delicious, noodles yummy and chewy, and good portion size. Good amount of sauce, even without a traditional ramen broth. It kind of reminds me of Dan Dan noodles, but different. Friendly service. Clean and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious! Flavors are amazing. Highly recommend a meat version as they add the most sauce/flavor to the ramen. The ground chicken option has been our go-to. Service at 11:30am on a weekday was 5-star. There wasn't any matcha cheesecake when we went because they fly it in from Japan and it's a popular option but still got to try the ube ice cream which was really good. read more

I went to Japan last year and had so many noodle dishes across the country. Kajiken Ramen was really a unique experience that my wife and I really enjoyed and have been to a couple times now. The noodle and sauce combination is rich and has good texture- service was also on point with suggestions and attentiveness to our group. Definitely recommend trying it out! read more

Not bad but not great. Would go back if a friend wanted to try, but wouldn't select to return on my own. Ramen needs broth... just saying. Patio seating not the best with all the noise of the shoppers at DR. read more

Solid Aburasoba! Nice flavors, healthy portions. Slightly higher priced but the flavor makes up for it.

This place has mediocre food and if I wanted to be treated bad, I would rather just be entertained when it happens by just going to Dick's Last Resort (the place where people are mean to you on purpose). The people here are so rude and the food is not worth the expensive price. Can you believe two bowls of ramen are around the price of $50!? Anyways, I would not recommend this place, the workers are rude/un attentive, the prices are way too high and the no broth movement makes it taste like farts. A one star for me. read more

This place is great! The food is very good and the servers were very nice and attentive. We were a bit skeptical about ramen without broth... but we were very surprised with the great taste of everything. Will definitely come back! read more

The best ramen I've ever had! There is so much flavor. Very unique style of ramen - no broth which makes ramen taste so good!!