Kajiken Chicago

I tried the non- soupy ramen. It was not bad, but definitely not too special. I ordered the traditional one and the curry one. Both orders seemed a bit salty, likely due to the sauce. Presentation of the dishes looked good. Service was good as well. I’m not sure I would be excited to return.

The ramen I chose was fresh, delicious, and nicely decorated. Staff are professional. Everything feels clean. I would love to go back ❤️.

March 2025 Dined here for the first time. Place was packed on a Sunday night. Menu looked decent. Total spent $75 with tip. 4/5 stars overall on food Ordered shoyu tonkatsu ramen, regular tonkatsu ramen, and one homura don to try the rice bowl. Appetizers gyoza and the age tofu. The two appetizers were good, just enough portion wise to wet your appetite. Typical dumplings that you can buy in the frozen section but still tasty. The tofu lightly coated and fried sat on top of a slightly sweet soy based sauce. The two ramen bowls were good size. However, everyone agreed that the broth in the shoyu bowl was tastier, 4 stars. 😋 The other one was bland 😒, according to the person who ordered it, but adding the chili oil helped, 3 stars. Bowls were mostly bamboo shoots, one piece of seaweed, 2 pieces of thinly sliced chashu pork belly plus half soft boiled egg. Approx $15 each. As for the homura don, which was a ground pork rice bowl, this was the most disappointing, 2 stars, compared to other Japanese restaurants back home in Michigan, as well as the Taiwanese version, which is lots of ground pork drenched over rice with a sauce and pickled vegetables, which were nonexistent in this recipe. For $8.99, this was basically a bowl of rice, with maybe a tablespoon of ground pork, sauce, green onions, plus half soft boiled egg. Also added a side of kimchi for a dollar. This was not what I expected. I would not order this again. Basically ate a bowl of rice for dinner with kimchi. The pork had no flavor and not even visible in this dish. 😢 5/5 stars on service and atmosphere The waitstaff are all male and in observing all the busy tables plus ours, and a line waiting to be seated, they were on top of it. They filled water glasses, food came out fairly quickly, took care of people walking in...kudos to great service! 👏👏👏 The atmosphere is quite lively. The space comprised of some booth type seating, with a few tables to accommodate 4 to 6 people; and places for 1-2 guests available separated by a wood panel. Comfortable and easy for conversation. We would go back and try a few other dishes to see how we like it, next time we visit Chicago.

One of my favorite places to go during the weekend with friends. My favorite dish is The Original, and I always get takoyaki there, although they sometimes add too many bonito flakes. I'm never disappointed by the food here, and I almost never have to wait for a table. Service is quick, the staff are really easy to talk to. I always leave feeling satisfied! ^v^

One of my new favorite spots on Chicago! This noodle place has such cute decorations and an intimate eating space. The dishes have a pretty wide range while also staying true to the theme and everything is reasonably priced (can be really hard to find these days especially in a big city)! We got the chili edamame and fried chicken to share and then I got some really great noodles for my main! Everything was delicious and I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone and everyone!

Pretty good brothless ramen for $13. Though I think quantity is bit less, as most people can easily eat 1 1/2 ramen by themselves.

My friends and I visited the restaurant at 9 PM on Monday. We didn’t like literally anything. The service was terrible. When we arrived, nobody said “Hello” or “Have a good evening.” They just asked how many people we were and seated us. The waiter came, asked a couple of questions, took our order, and just left. He didn’t smile, he looked angry and uninterested. They brought us ramen, chicken, shrimp, and lime. My plate smelled awful — it seemed like it wasn’t washed properly. My friend’s chicken didn’t even look like chicken, it looked more like turkey. It tasted terrible — watery and with pieces of skin. The chicken was disgusting. The ramen also smelled bad and tasted awful. The only good thing was the pork. But the ramen broth itself smelled and tasted horrible. No one came to check on us or refill our water. When we asked for teriyaki sauce, the waitress just said “no” and walked away. She didn’t even offer any replacement. When I added corn to my ramen, the corn tasted sour, like it was expired. Honestly, I give this restaurant in Chinatown two stars — only because the place looked nice and had a good atmosphere. But the food and service were absolutely terrible.

Was recommended by my sister since its Michelin star guide recommended. They have one in Seattle and was excited to see they had one here. Chinatown is a little far for us but made the effort to get out of the house and drive to city to try it out. Ordered the gyoza and noodle bowls - roast beef, original and plain noodles with sides of roast beef and egg. The noodles tasted great! The gyoza tasted good too. But the toppings - roast beef had very thin slices on both dishes. Ordered a side of roast beef for the plain noodles we got for our daughter and only came with two thin slices, a bit pricey. Might as well have ordered another main dish if we knew it was only a couple dollars more to get more protein. As with service, waters were never refilled. They only came back when they handed the check at the end and we had to ask. Bathroom was ok, no paper towels. No room if you have kids and a stroller. They didn’t accommodate, we had to ask another family that had an older child to see if we can switch with them so the stroller didn’t block their way (They just came in at same time also and the server just stood there when we asked if there was another area to sit since we had a stroller). Leave it in the car if you decide to go. It was our first time going out since the birth of our new baby and wanted a nice dinner. Our experience with how much we paid was just a little disappointing.

I really like this place. This is the second Nippon soba place I've been too. And this one the taste is good, the condiments and various included assortment is quite a good pairing, and the prices don't seem to gouge out your money! The waifu loves the sukiyaki soba, the ramen also tasted good, and the original is good too. I made the mistake of adding additional beef slices for extra cash hoping that I'd get good wagyu. It didn't taste that good and it also isn't worth the extra $$. Maybe the rare beef soba would come with sauce. But all the other food taste good. The place is vibing. It's very bright, awesome Japanese booths, and kind of upscale. How many paper lanterns do you spot? Staff was nice and friendly. Would definitely go back. Solid A.

I ordered the traditional one and the curry one. Both orders seemed a bit salty, likely due to the sauce. Presentation of the dishes looked good. Service was good as well. I'm not sure I would be excited to return.

This is a ramen shop located in Chinatown. It is known for its dry ramen and some of its other locations (but not this one) have been Michelin recognized. I didn't have time to dine in so I got an order of "the original" to go and ate it right after I picked it up. All of the toppings were packed in a top tray with the ramen in the bowl. The portion is pretty small. Perhaps it is because I got it to go but it kind of seems like regular ramen to me. The chasu was good and it was still flavorful for not having broth. As I'm writing this review, I noticed the menu said to mix everything and to add vinegar and chili oil. I didn't do that so perhaps that would have made a difference. Could be an interesting spot for dry ramen. Not sure id go out of the way to come here but I'd like to try dining in next time.

I looooove Kajiken in California, so when I saw it in Chicago it was a no brainer to visit! We were looking for a quick meal and it ended up being the most convenient. Most of what they offered here were the same. I ordered the homura bowl and it met my expectations! We ordered it for takeout, and it was pretty well-packaged with care. The sauce was savory, and the noodles had the perfect bounce to it. The abura soba is always 1000% better when you add vinegar into it. I also tried "the original" with chashu, and the chashu meat was also sooo good!

We were able to get a table quickly and the service was prompt. The options are endless but we all chose to go with a menu item, rather than crafting our own. The Tori was great, the Eby was fresh - the other two had more broth and were very flavorful! The spicy edamame was good, too.

Cute place in Chicago Chinatown with really pretty Japanese-inspired decor. We were seated immediately on a Sunday lunch, though the seats filled up quickly afterwards. I got the Original, which had a very nice umami and bonito flavor to it. Definitely don't make the mistake of microwaving this if you have leftovers... it's definitely much better served mostly chilled! Our server was very efficient and friendly, and we were able to split checks even with a table of 8! Update: got the homura, a bit spicy but super flavorful!!

I want to preface this by saying I'm not the biggest ramen fan but I've never had dry ramen before so I wanted to give this a chance. The noodles had a good chew to them and I liked the flavor, but i wish there was a bit sour flavor to cut through the rich flavors and starch from the noodles. I think next time I'd get a bowl with bigger toppings because the minced pork disappeared and I couldn't really taste it. Takoyaki was ok- I'd prefer mine with more mayo and sauce but it came out piping hot. Service was great, prices are reasonable and the interior is gorgeous. If you like ramen, I think you'd love it here.

Got the Homura. SO GOOD. A little spicy but it was the perfect amount. Noodles were amazing, good portion, good price. Might be some of the best noodles I've ever had. Would recommend

This was really good! First off the prices in the store are so much cheaper than online. Like $16 vs $12 for the keema curry. I went in and got takeaway with no issues. The order packages the noodles, meat/egg, and sauce separately so it travelled really well. And it tasted really good too. I really enjoyed the flavors when all mixed together. I would go light on the sauce at first and add as much as you need a little at a time. I would definitely recommend this if you're in Chinatown!

Went for Lunch Food - 4/5. Karaage had a decent crunch and soft meat. I enjoyed using both sauces as the soy added a salty, savory flavor while the mustard gave it a tangy creaminess. The abura soba noodles were just OK. They lacked the rich, springy bite that I had experienced from other Kajiken locations and the firmness was a bit less than ideal. The sukiyaki had soft meat with the iconic sweet & savory flavors of sukiyaki. While the flavor itself was good, it was one note, and your palate got bored of it rather quickly. Service - 4/5. Quick and courteous service. Value - 4/5. They were reasonably priced with standard portion sizes. Appetizers were in the single digits price range and abura soba bowls were $13.50. Sadly, the quality did not meet my expectations from my previously experience at other Kajiken locations. I liked that they offered different abura soba bowls I haven't seen before, but the flavor left some to be desired. Parking - Street (Metered)

Kajiken is an absolute favorite between my friends and I. We go to Chinatown every so often just for Kajiken. Their soupless ramen is so much better than ramen in my opinion. They have a sauce filled with lots of flavor that makes it better tasting than your typical ramen. I always get their chicken style soupless ramen. The chicken is always so tender and NEVER overcooked!! The presentation of the food is wonderful. Servers are very attentive and helpful. The food also comes out very quick. The interior of the restaurant gives a cute Japan / Japandi vibe. It is a bit small in terms of seating, but there's always space when I go! Wait times might be a little longer because of this though!!

I tried the Keema Curry Abura Soba at Kajiken in Chicago's new Chinatown. And I genuinely don't think I've ever eaten noodles with this level of chew and bounce. Absolutely al dente, in the best, most slurp-worthy way. The dish features keema curry minced pork, a poached egg, onions, and scallions layered over thick, firm noodles and a savory oil-based sauce. You mix it all together and then dive in--and wow. The flavor is deep, meaty, a little spicy, and totally addicting. The egg blends everything into a creamy coating, and the texture of the noodles makes it a joy to eat. You'll be slurping the whole way through. Kajiken specializes in Abura Soba, a type of Japanese dry noodle that's saucy but brothless, and they do it incredibly well. The vibe inside is clean and modern, service is quick, and the staff are friendly. I noticed a wide selection of toppings too, from kimchi to roasted beef, if you want to build your own bowl. Pro tip: Mix thoroughly before you start eating, and don't be shy about slurping--it's part of the experience. If you're looking for something different from ramen or pho, this is it. I'll definitely be back to try the Sukiyaki or Roasted Beef next.

A staple Chicago stop for me where I've dined a few times. Even took some engagement pics in here and introduced my photographers to dry ramen for the first time. The noodles are so bouncy, and the toppings are fresh and plentiful. Soft egg is perfect every time and the yolk makes such a difference in creaminess! I love sour taste so having the table vinegar is a huge plus for me.

abura soba (the og) yummy, karage decent. very busy but attentive service. dining area was cute.

Come here for abura soba. The tonkotsu ramen was bland and forgettable. But we both loved the keema curry, with thick, chewy noodles and flavorful, juicy pork. The sunomono had plenty of octopus and was a refreshing way to begin. Large portions. Chain ambiance.

Clean spot, good fast service, Abura Soba style on point. Good options fair price would go back to try different styles

Came into Kajiken on a really cold day. Never heard of this restaurant or read any reviews so my friend and I were in for a surprise! They're specifically known for their dry ramen (no soup to dip, that's tsukemen ramen which is different). They did have a handful of soupy ramens too. Since it was cold, I opted for a soup ramen- tonkotsu ramen. At first, I felt the soup was a bit bland but that might be part of the point because there was a carousel of toppings and sauces. I added the garlic and chili oil and it did give the broth more flavor. I also really liked that the soup ramen had thin noodles which is my favorite. I would come back! The gyoza was basic but good too!

I love Kajiken! I enjoy dry noodles from time to time and the soupless ramens here are the best!!! I always get the original which is my favorite. The egg is an add on btw. Their takoyaki is also really good and their karaage isn't bad either! Service is average and minimal - you're mostly coming here for the noodles so don't expect amazing service. If you park in the Chinatown lot, they validate parking!

It's good food and good service! Nice ambiance as well. It's cool beans. And I don't just say that about any place, either, contrary to popular belief. Edamame had some garlic wasabi powder on them and that was yummy in my tummy. Much better than salty edamame, which seems so plain now in comparison. Vegan aburasoba (?) (i.e., noodle bowl) was also good: the edamame tofu paste tied the whole bowl together with a good consistency and flavor... kinda like a vegan mayo, but more tasty and interesting. (I didn't get a good photo of this noodley creation, sorry.) Service was great: we got there late, but they were kind to us. Decor exceeded our expectations and it looks consistent and well thought out. Clean as well. I'd go back, oh yes, I would. Try and stop me!

Originally wanted to go to the ramen place down the way but they were packed so we went down to Kajiken and man o man. As soon as we walked in we were seated. The place was well lit, very good aromas in the air and so clean. We were given water as we sat along with menus. We the waiter notice that we placed our menus down he immediately came to serve us. I ordered the Torl with the extra nori and soft boiled egg(they only give you a half). This was some of the most flavorful ramen I've ever had. The noodles nice and this held the sauce well. The chicken nice and garlicky. The karaage chicken was pretty good, but I wish I was fried a bit more for a better cook. I also had an apple ice tea that was the perfect thirst quencher. All in all this meal was like a 4.6 out of 5. Definitely would've been a 5 if the chicken was done a little more.

So I am on the fence because flavors, pork belly and noodle texture were fine, but it felt like something was missing. And I don't just mean broth. While tasty, the soupless ramen seemed to be lacking dimension and complexity. I mostly tasted salt; I would have loved a little sweet, spicy or sour notes to balance it out. Kiddo inhaled it so I am glad we came to try.

Decided to go to Chinatown for my birthday & walk around to find some delicious looking food without looking up anything prior. Saw the menu posted outside the restaurant & man the noodles looked so good I had to try them. They did not disappoint! The service was quick & ordering was super easy. I got the Tori soba noodles & they give a nice explosion of flavor in your mouth. I got a soft boiled egg and some kimchi on the side. Both complimented the meal perfectly. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try if you are a noodle lover & want to try some delicious food. I recommend going on a week day though so it's not too busy if you can!

Kajiken offers a unique take on ramen with their soupless noodles, which are rare to find in Chicago. I tried the original version, which was loaded with toppings. The food arrived quickly, and the restaurant was quite busy when I visited with friends on a Friday night. The interior was bright and clean with that wood aesthetic.

Overall Thoughts: Kajiken is of the newer spots for Japanese soupless noodles in the New Chinatown square. The portions are quite small and I was still a bit hungry after, but the prices are reasonable for the size. Though the dish I ordered was lacking in flavor, I'd like to come back to try the other things on the menu, which all looked good. I loved the wooden Japanese-style interior design. The inside was beautiful, spacious, had a nice ambience, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Food I tried: - Homura Soba Noodles (3.9/5): This dish unfortunately lacked a lot of flavor and the textures were a bit monotonous and unsatisfying. Otherwise, I liked the variety of toppings and the egg was runny and delicious. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5 Food: 3.9/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.3/5

This place is my lunch date place with my husband when we know we only have a 30-minute window time in between meetings. Their service is pretty fast. Just make sure you don't order a lot and expect them to give you 30-minute service. The place is small, but they are clean and welcoming. The servers are friendly. We personally love the food. It's not like noodle soup. It's soupless noodle. I always get the vegetarian one while my husband get their original ramen with extra tamago. It may not look tasty, but it packed a lot of taste! We also always get their age tofu. What more can I say? We are their repeat customers.

Kajiken is my favorite soupless ramen place. The vegetarian one is delicious with edamame. My husband loves the homura. Service is great and fast. The restaurant is small and homey. Love the decor and soundtracks. 10/10 worth a try even if you're skeptical about soupless ramen!

I ordered the original and it was delicious. Personally, I still prefer traditional ramen, as it felt like this had all the components of a great ramen without the broth. The chashu was really nicely seared and flavorful. The noodles were wonderful. They had such a nice chew to them and were really flavorful. I liked the marinade/sauce as well. Only problem is the portions are too small. I feel like I could eat 2 orders. But each order is $13 so why wouldn't I just go order a bigger ramen somewhere else... The ambiance is very nice. I like the lantern decorations. Service was super fast as well.

Service was good, food came out on time. I think the vibes were pleasant too, very aesthetic. I had the Tori noodles, I think it's expected to add condiments to allow the noodles to soak up the flavor. I have two separate ratings, as someone who's traveled to Japan. Japan: 3.5/5 American: 4.5/5 Average Rating: 4.0/5

Soup-less ramen. I've never had something like this and was so curious to try. Immediately upon entering the establishment, I was greeted by the friendly staff and impressed by the interior; it looks very vibrant with a chill vibe. Here's what we ordered: Curry ramen: The better ramen out of the two. To be honest, I'm not used to eating soupless ramen, so it took some time to adjust. The soup-less aspect definitely made this dish more flavorful. Original ramen: Good! Not as salty, and the flavors balance each other well Beef don: The beef was so tender, a great dish to share with an amazing aroma Overall, I enjoyed trying this. The curry flavor is still my favorite; personally, I thought it was a bit too salty, but my friend liked this place a lot :)

It was good. Not too salty and it was $15.00. It was enough to get an idea of the ramen. I also tried their brothless ramen which was very tasty. The noodles were chewier. Service was quick and friendly.

Very cute place and very friendly staff. Services was quick and they're quite attentive, making sure water was filled and came if you needed anything. I forgot to get a picture of my order of the ORIGINAL - Soba. I feel like it could've definitely used a little more sauce but I can't complain, it wasn't bad. Would try again, maybe a different type. We also got takoyaki, which was not pictured but my husband said it was great. However, Gyoza and Tonkotsu were quite disappointing. The Gyoza was actually a little cold.. the part that was hot was the seared side, but the top wrapper was cold? So it was a bit odd. The Tonkotsu was a on the bland side, wasn't much flavor there, wouldn't get again.

I enjoyed the original noodles here! It was flavorful and a the pork was crispy yet tender. The service was fast as well. The restaurant is decorated very nicely!

Not just another noodle place as there are many here, what makes this place better is simply "taste". We ordered 2 soba's ($13.50) which was the "Homura" which has spicy minced pork with a poached egg. This bowl is bit saucy with a kick. The second bowl was the "Original", comes with two thin slices of chashu. Not as saucy but just right. Both were super tasty. Rice bowls are called the "Don" which is a small bowl of rice with flavored toppings ($8.50). My son enjoyed the chashu don and highly recommend the bowl. Overall the entire meal and service was perfect.

The place is decorated cute! I really enjoyed the broth less noodles. Very flavorful. However, the ramen I wasn't such a fan on. Had to add some more seasonings to it and it still was a bit bland. But I would definitely come back for the aurora again!

Was seated pretty quickly. The lanterns are a nice touch and provide comfy lighting. We had the Sukiyaki and it was incredible! It was filling and flavorful but also not nearly as heavy as typical ramen with broth. Also really good for the price. Will be back again to try more things for sure.

Perfect spot for a quick lunch. They have table dividers to accommodate group sizes which was a nice touch. Food was delicious, highly recommend the dry ramen options!

I've tried the Homura and curry noodle bowls now. And the fried squid and chicken appetizers. This Japanese chain is now one of my favorite restaurants in Chinatown! Good chew on noodles. Great flavors from both curry and Homura 's combination of dry toppings. Fried Chicken was juicy and squid was tender. Staff are nice and service was good. I like the ample seating and Japanese interior design.

Really cute new place in Chinatown square serving Abura soba. I came by around 8:30 PM and it wasn't super busy. The service was decent. I ordered the Homura which the waiter warned would be really spicy. I found it just slightly spicy but not to the level she made it seem like it would be. The flavors were nice and I especially enjoyed the poached egg. On the side at every table there is vinegar, hot oil, onion powder, and white pepper for you to season your noodles to your liking. Overall it was solid. The people I went with ordered either the Keema curry or the OG, and everyone liked everything. I would return to try the OG, the appetizers, or other unique dishes this place has to offer.

We passed by Kajiken while we were in Chinatown getting dessert and I immediately bookmarked it for later. Our friend also paid Kajiken a visit and loved his experience so we decided it was a must try. We came on a Saturday afternoon and there were a few tables occupied. Shortly after we were seated more patrons came in and almost all the tables were full. I had the homura (spicy minced pork, poached egg, menma, scallions, fish powder, nori, and chives) while hubby had the original (chashu, menma, nori, and scallion). We shared a chicken karaage which was juicy and tender but the breading was different (lighter, not crunchy). I enjoyed the flavor of the homura but it was spicier than expected (tolerable, but more than just a noticeable spicy). Service was just okay. They didn't come to refill our waters unless we flagged them down for more. However, the food came out fast.

Pretty unique new concept in the main street of Chinatown. Kaijiken is clearly doing a lot of social media marketing because I saw multiple mentions across TikTok and Instagram. Their primary menu item are dry sauce thick noodles that you mix before eating. Kaijiken advertises their dish as soba, although the noodles didn't have the soba buckwheat color or flavor, and tasted more like regular flour noodles. There are some other menu items including apps and rice dishes, but no soup ramen. The interior is very new and large, with plenty of seating. The service was quick even though there were a lot of people on the weekend with a small line forming outside. The Homura is very flavorful, with a decent amount of sauce. The sauce is basically chilli oil with some soy sauce and other flavorings. I appreciated how all of the ingredients were hot so the final mixed noodle didn't get lukewarm. Mixed together the dish was very flavorful and had a pleasant spice, although very salty. The noodles are thick and very chewy and held up well even with takeout and didn't get clumpy. Takeout comes in a neat package that lets you mix up at home.

Amazing!!! Loved the "homura" soupless ramen. Had the just right amount of spice and I slurped it up so fast! The ambience inside was great and made me feel like I was in Japan! The service is super fast and the bathroom is clean too.

I was excited to try this place because I saw it all over instagram! the menu isnt limited nor overwhelming - plenty of appetizers and a few rice dishes if ramen isnt your thing but your friends dragged you out haha I got the sukiyaki with add on poached egg. the ramen was perfectly cooked and chewy. I loved that it was a thicker ramen noodle than the thinner ones you see at some ramen shops. the sauce was super tasty! I also got the takoyaki which was piping hot with tons of chunky octopus bites! service was great! we got our waters refilled quickly and food came out quickly.

After coming to Chinatown on a Friday night with no reservations and seeing the long lines at the other spores my friend and I decided to check out this new spot. It was pretty full that night but we still managed to get a seat immediately. The spot was cute, giving very Asian noodle restaurant vibes. We ordered the squid appetizer to start. It may look small but honestly there were like 6-8 pieces which was a pretty decent portion to split among 2. As for the main, I ordered the original, a soba dish featuring pork belly, bamboo shoots, seaweed, and green onions. The restaurant also offers a variety of different toppings, from chili oil, white pepper, garlic powder, to sesame seeds which you can add on top. I added a dash of each and it was quite delicious. If I could make any suggestions, I wish there was meat! Haha Overall, very yummy! The service was also very fast. Would come again!

I had low expectations for soup-less ramen but I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious everything was! SUNOMONO - cucumber salad w seaweed and octopus. Loved this! In general it was a refreshing appetizer as the seasoning was vinegar based. There were plenty of octopus and they were pretty large chunks. Only thing is that the seaweed is a little bit fishy, so if you're not a fan of that maybe ask for this without the seaweed. TAKOYAKI - big fried batter balls with a little bit of octopus inside. Topped with a creamy sauce and Bonita flakes. It's a mix of sweet from the sauce and savory from everything else. These are always good and a great appetizer for the table! HOMURA - noodles with spicy minced pork. This came out looking like just dry noodles with toppings, but once you mix everything, there's actually some sauce at the bottom and it gets a bit creamy from the egg yolk. Noodles were perfectly cooked and chewy. It's sooo good and actually quite spicy. I'm still thinking about these noodles LYCHEE OOLONG TEA - this is actually bottled tea but it was delicious. Quite sweet and tasted just like lychee jelly

Really flavorful Aburasoba spot in Chinatown! I tried the Homura, which comes with spicy minced pork and poached egg. I felt like the portion size is on the smaller side (compared to other Chinatown restaurant ramen/noodle places) but would recommend it to anyone who wants to try something new! I liked how each table came with condiements (white pepper, chili oil, vinegar etc.,) to customize the flavor. The service was quick and efficient.

Located in Chinatown Square, Kajiken is part of a international chain that caught my eye for its interesting twist to ramen that I'm most familiar with. Their menu offers broth less ramen! I've never had broth less Ramen before so I didn't know what to expect. The restaurant is beautifully lit and has an open ramen bar concept that I really enjoyed. For apps, a friend and I enjoyed some classics - karaage and seaweed salad. The karaage was super crispy and was served alongside some spicy Mayo. The seaweed salad tasted great, however I wish there was more seaweed instead of spring mix at the base. As for the star of the show, we had the Original and the Tori. I had the Original and loved the tender chashu and the sweet and savory sauce that coated the stringy ramen noodles. The meal was simple, but each aspect was made so well that it made for a memorable meal!

First trying soupless ramen and overall it was good! It's nice not having to worry about sweating while eating hot soup during the summer time! I would prob add more spice to mine next time but towards the end of my meal I felt like it was a bit too salty for my liking and had to drink a lot of water lol. Decent spot to check out while in Chinatown for sure!

Heard a lot of good things about Kajiken and I'm so glad I got to try it out! This is my first time trying Abura Soba and it's now an official favorite! I tried the Homura soba which was just the right amount of savory, spice, and umami. The noodles were perfectly chewy and delicious. My friend had the Tori which was also delicious! Zesty and savory. Chicken was seasoned well and overall a refreshing soba noodle to eat. The service was amazing! everyone was friendly and it felt like I was eating in Japan. I cannot wait to tell my friends about this place and to come back to try more flavors!

Came in 7 on a Sunday! Expected it to be packed, but there was only one other table! By the time we left however there was a slight wait. Can see this place slowly getting more and more popular! Original - my favorite, even as a curry fan. The sauce was flavorful and adding vinegar made it even better. Chashu wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad. 8.5/10 Curry - tasted just like Japanese curry! Can see myself craving this sometimes. The poached egg was a nice texture mixture and flavor. 7.8/10 Fish - not the biggest fan of fishy taste and the powder did this. The chili oil amount was also a little too much for me. I felt it lost what the original flavor had instead of trying to add on to it. 6.8/10 Overall for ~$13 a bowl I thought they were very solid! If I was closer to chinatown I would be coming a lot more often.