Kajiken Ramen of Manhattan

I visited on a weekday around noon, and although it was lunchtime, there were still plenty of seats available. I ordered the NIKU SOBA and was fully satisfied with everything—the flavor, the portion size, the quality of the thick curly noodles, the chashu, and the soft-boiled egg. The temperature felt just a bit on the cooler side, but still perfectly enjoyable. They offer lunch sets, but I ordered the SUKIYAKI DON on its own. It didn’t blow me away, but it was definitely tasty. The restaurant is still quite new, clean, and well-maintained, and the service was friendly and attentive. Overall, a great experience.

It’s a good find while exploring the city when craving for Japanese food. All food we had is quite authentic and delicious. They definitely look tempting. Love the spicy Tonkotsu, soup is rich and tasty, very fulfilling. Don is zesty too. Good place to dine in for delicious food and comfortable environment with lovely decor.

The abura soba is fire! I had the Niku Miso and it was very flavorful. The noodles were cooked just right and the toppings were delicious. My friend had the Vegan version and it was also delicious according to her. It is a very cozy and kind of crowded place. Solo-diners friendly because they have the bar area to sit.

Went to both the San Mateo, CA shop and this one in NYC. Taste is just as great but I preferred the NYC shop for its festive decoration and location close to Bryant Park. Noodles were amazing and the fried squid was perfect. Excellent service team. Thanks 🙏. Did wish the ramen to have a hotter temperature. Still, excellent shop for friends and family 😎

Great service. Tonkotsu ramen broth was visibly creamy, which is always a plus. Tasted a tad too salty to compensate for a slightly weak but solid flavor. As far as portioning, there was less broth than usual. The noodles were a bit underdone. Chashu was excellent. Egg was ice cold, make sure to drown it in the broth for a long time. Bamboo was rather chewy, also try to keep it in the broth for longer, but it absorbed the broth well. Overall a decent bowl but with many notable points for improvement. 7.5/10

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!

This place is on my path to my weekly visit to this area so thankfully I had a chance to stop by as I was craving some ramen something fierce! I ordered the Niko Miso which was excellent. Thin noodles, light and tasty broth and delicious pork and veggies. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Recommended…🙏🏻

After many many years, this is our new favorite all time spot for ramen! Simple rich and delicious! We tried the Roasted Beef with raw egg yolk. We expected it to just be a side dish to try a new thing. We ended up ordering one to go because we wanted one more for night snack! Simply delicious! Kids loved theirs soups and I complemented the meal with some warm sake which was also good! So long story short, DONT GO HERE! As soon as we sat down the place was overflowing with people. We don't want long lines next time we come.

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!

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.

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.

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

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!!!!

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.

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.

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!

If you're looking for authentic Japanese noodles without breaking the bank, this is the place to go! There are also a couple vegan options available

The roasted beef with dry ramen was delicious. The beef was tender while the ramen was al dente. The staff member checked in on us without making us feel pushed. The place looks clean and chill. Without the broth, my stomach likes it and didn't get diarrhea. Will definitely come back!

Rude staff. If they open at 11:30am, don't advertise on mealpal for meals starting at 11:30am.

Surprised we didn't need to wait in line for this ramen shop and of course our noodles came relatively quickly with nice customer service from the staff. Couldn't go wrong with the original and the Niku miso with extra chashu that was seared well. Additional toppings in your ramen will cost you extra. Broth was hearty and savory.

I really like the vibe of this restaurant, especially late night. The decor is modern and service was excellent. I like how quickly I got my food and how quick my restaurant experience was. The takoyaki was really good and the old bay ebi dish was amazing. Highly recommend if you're in midtown NYC.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Decent ramen at a decent price ($20 bowl). My husband and I came on a late Thursday night. The place was packed, but we were able to squeeze in as soon as we came in. Service is quick and no frills. I ordered the Tonkotsu and it totally hit the spot! The meat is tender, broth is flavorful, and the egg is very yummy. Noodles are cooked very well. Definitely order more toppings or an app if you're really hungry. Overall, this is really good affordable ramen in NYC!

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!

Finally! A dry ramen place that comes to NYC! I been waiting for this since one of my favorite noodles places is dry ramen in my hometown. Noodles, flavors, and meat are decent. Appetizers promotion were half off so we got a whole bunch. The fried oysters were the best thing here.

My first experience with Abura Soba and it was delicious. I went with the original with the pork, no regrets. Fast service and attentive staff.

A solid ramen spot in the heart if Midtown by Bryant Park perfect for a cold winter day like this. Kajiken is different from the rest of the ramen spots that they specialize in Abuja Soba, which is a thicker version of ramen noodles served with a variety of accompaniments and without broth. That's exactly what I got: The Original Abrua Soba ($16.50). You'll have to put in a bit of work by stirring up the contents and possibly adding rice vinegar and/or chili oil if you desire, but it'll be all worth it. If that's not your cup of tea and you really want a broth soaked ramen dish, you probably can't go wrong with a Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen ($18.50), which was what my significant other got. Will surely warm your soul up. We also got a few appetizers to try out. I always love getting Takoyaki ($8.50) at ramen shops so of course I got myself an order. Delicious as you'd expect it to be. We also tried the Sunomono ($8.00), which is a cucumber salad w octopus and seaweed. Was different from what i typically would order, but I enjoyed this dish, especially if you're looking for a cold appetizer dish.

Had a craving for ramen and was very happy to stumble upon Kajiken. They have normal ramen on the menu, but specialize in abura soba, (which, despite its name, does not use soba noodles), so I had to try that instead. Their menu features some very interesting non-traditional options, like old bay shrimp and roasted beef, but I went with the recommended Niku Miso. This dish comes with a great combination of meats and vegetables. I wasn't sure how the slow cooked pork would compare to traditional chashu, but it was delightful- extra tender and just as flavorful. The sauce had a faint miso flavor that combined perfectly with the creamy egg and minced meat. The noodles were the ideal ramen noodles; perfectly springy and chewy. A glass of Japanese beer went perfectly with the meal, and I liked that the soupless style lets you feel less guilty if you're not the type to finish off the broth. Service was good, and it was easy to walk in and grab a table. The ambiance was bright and cheerful, making it a great spot for a casual meal.

This place is really nice. Its always clean and the staff are friendly. We areived and were seated, they had asked if we had reservations which we didnt but it was not a big issue. Going forward i will make reservations as even though they had seats, it wasn't a lot of free seating. We ordered right away. The food was really good and the appetizers were great too. The price of everything was good. They even have a special where appetizers are half off with certain noddle dishes. The ramen was good, the meat yummy, the broth simple. The appetizers chicken was juicy and the sauce the nice amount of spice.

Kajiken is serving up delicious aburasoba which is a dry noodle with a variety of toppings ranging from pork or chicken or shrimp. They also sell delicious Japanese apps, ramen, and donburi. The set up here is wonderful! Each table has condiments for your noodles and service was speedy. The chicken wings were insanely juicy and crispy. The ramen noodles were al dente and wavy for the aburasoba and straight and chewy for the ramen. I loved the broth in the ramen and the aburasoba had a really creamy texture from the egg yolk.

Service was a bit sleepy, however the ramen was spot on. Everything you would expect, affordable, and done well. I will say it can get packed fast. And the absence of sake was a bummer to the experience, but easily fixable. Perfectly located, so whenever I am in the area with a ramen craving, I would certainly return!

The takoyaki was really delicious and the server told us that appetizers were half off when the bill came out. If I knew sooner, I would've ordered more! The takoyaki was the perfect balance of a crispy outside and creamy inside. The original noodle looked plain at first but was surprisingly very flavorful as the sauce was hidden in the bottom. It smelled very garlicky but I mainly tasted pepper and it was a little too salty. However, after mixing in the poached egg and ground garlic, the sauce became creamy and well balanced. The noodles were thick and chewy in a good way. The spicy tonkotsu ramen was also good but not my favorite. The broth was very thick but not that spicy.

~ Karaage $8 ~ Classic food done right! The karaage delivers that ideal crunch that gives way to tender, flavourful chicken inside. Each bite is so juicy and just the right hint of seasoning. These are seriously satisfying, a must order if you love karaage! ~ Niku Miso $18.5 ~ This bowl is a flavour powerhouse! The rich, savoury miso sauce coats the noodle in a satisfying, umami-packed embrace, with the combination of tender pork cha siu, topped with fresh scallions and a sprinkle of sesame, it's a bowl you can't put down! My only complaint is I wish the noodle could be more chewy. - - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Yes! We need more aburasoba in the city!!

Been meaning to check this place out and it did not disappoint! My table of 4 was seated right away on a Sunday afternoon and the service was pretty quick. I got the Homura, which had a good spicy kick to it, and in the end, I was scraping all the sauce with the scallions I had left. I usually like having broth and was tempted to get ramen, but I'm so glad my friends convinced me to get their dry noodles instead! Make sure to mix it up well and use any additional toppings they have on the side of the table for you. They have a permanent deal of half off apps with a noodle dish so you will definitely leave feeling full!

SO GOOD! Authentic, full of flavor, just absolutely amazing!! * Not to mention the service was absolutely amazing! When we arrived there was a wait! That's how we knew we were going to LOVE it, clearly it's very popular! * Finally when we were seated we had Kazuki and Samuel help us. Samuel was super informative about the food, and Kazuki was sure to be around insuring we had everything we needed. It wasn't just with us they were sweet and amazing to everyone else in the restaurant! * What we ate: TERIYAKI TORI $16.50 -Noodles with Teriyaki Chicken, Nori, Corn, Scallion and Sesame Seed. Substituted noodles for white rice. TONKOTSU SHOYU $17.00 - Thin Noodles in Soy Sauce Pork Broth, topped with Pork Belly Chashu, Soft Boiled Egg, Menma, Nori and Scallion. SUKIYAKI $16.50 - Noodles with Sliced Marinated Beef, Onion and Scallion * We can not wait to return, and hope you guys enjoy too

Five stars! Amazing, attentive, and quick service. I was seated immediately. I ordered the Spicy Tonkutsu Ramen. I am so happy with what I ordered. It was creamy, hearty, and filling. It was just rich with pork and noodles and whatever other toppings were in there. Easily one of the best ramens I have had in the city. Friendly service, delicious ramen, and incredibly affordable prices -- 5 stars.

Top tier noodles from a chain in Japan at a great price in the middle of Midtown! While they do serve ramen, they specialize in aburi soba - a dry noodle dish with toppings similar to ramen but with thicker noodles and a flavor-packed oil. We highly recommend the original aburi soba with a poached egg and apple iced tea. The tonkotsu ramen was solid. All noodles and toppings were top tier. Soba noodles were thick and a little wavy, cooked perfectly with a slight chew. The oil was very flavorful and coated the noodles well. Mixing in the poached egg boosted the flavor factor. The chashu pork was charred with a slight smokiness, tender with a chew, and tasty. Bamboo was great too! Ramen noodles were cooked perfectly and straight. Apple iced tea was refreshing and a good compliment to the savory noodle dishes. Other tips: We came in on a Saturday night and were seated within 10 minutes. Service was great and helpful, and we were served quickly. Bathrooms were decent, single room with a toilet. This place is let's eat Houston approved!

Stars were for friendly staff and service recovery when they sat (2) parties ahead of us. Here's the experience we had on Sun 12/08. We arrived as walk-ins as party of 2. The greeter advised us it would be about a 12 min wait and us that we had to place our number to be placed on a waitlist, which was the Yelp waitlist, so we waited outside. After the party in front of us were seated (they had a big party of 12), there was a party of 5 and party of 2 that were seated before us immediately when they walked in. I had to intervene and staff advised they don't use Yelp waitlist (*clearly a disconnect in their communication with eachother*), so they unseated the party of 2 and placed us in their table. This was now a total of about 30 min. ******Mind you, the entire time, there was an "uber eats" driver who was seated slumped over, dead asleep at the sushi counter, with their bike helmet filled with dirt just placed on the tabletop, and nobody said anything to him or were too "woke" to wake the drunk uber eats delivery driver up to get out......but there we were not being seated as as they instructed***** At least they corrected the situation with no push back and seated us and our server was efficient and professional. The main meal orders arrived first and we waited a bit for the appetizers we ordered, we almost forgot about it. Overall, you can go somewhere else

Kajiken Ramen かじけん(歌志軒). This is the first New York location! Kajiken's homemade thick noodles and sauces are all imported from Japan. Have you ever had abura soba before? 油そば, or "Abura soba," is a type of ramen without soup. Abura soba noodles are thicker and chewier than regular ramen noodles-perfect for absorbing sauce. They have traditional and favorite, TONKOTSU. All very delicious! Insta: @thehungrysw. WAKAME-Seaweed salad SUNOMONO- Cucumber Salad w. Octonus and seaweed SPICY TONKOTSU- Thin Noodles in Pork Broth, topped with Soft Boiled Egg. Bok Choy, Spicy Minced Pork, Pork Belly Chashu, Nori, Onion and Scallion. GESOKARA-Deep-fried Squid Tentacle KARAAGE-Deep-fried Marinated Chicken SUKIYAKI DON- Marinated Sliced Beef, Onion and Scallion. THE ORIGINAL PLUS- Noodles with Chashu, Slow Cooked Pork, Menma, Nori, and Scallion.

Good lunch spot! Wide menu options for noodles and apps. Great ambiance and lots of seating. I went at an off time and got seated quickly. I ordered the original plus abura soba. Flavorful and great noodle texture, it was thick and chewy. The prices are on par for the area.

As a dry noodle lover, I cannot recommend this place more. It's a jackpot! The Roasted Beef flavor palette is so creamy and savory. I love this noodle texture. Such a perfect bite and chew. The meat cuts are satisfyingly thin slices that make these bowls somehow feel light in the end. Love the Age Tofu, specially the sauce, and the Chasu Don has deliciously fatty bites. I appreciate the condiments tray siting at each table too. I definitely took advantage of the white pepper and chili oil.

Great ramen joint - came on a Friday evening and almost every table was full, understandably so! Friendly service with solid portion sizes in a chill atmosphere. The food was delicious - my friend and I split an order of karaage, which came out fresh and piping hot. Breading was good and chicken very juicy. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu, a very flavorful and generous portion, while my friend got the regular tonkotsu and really enjoyed it too. We left feeling very satisfied. Would recommend for anyone looking for a hearty meal in the area!

TLDR: It's a great place to come especially in the winter~ price value for the food was good. If I'm in the area again looking for food, I'd stop by Food: 4/5 Got the sukiyaki and karaage Service: 5/5 Everyone was nice and attentive Ambiance: 4.5/5 Fun bright atmosphere with lots of Japanese lanterns etc. Great casual spot to catch up with a friend/friends

Kajiken is a popular abura soba chain known for their thick and chewy noodles as well as homemade sauces. I'm a huge fan of mixed noodles, so was super excited that they recently opened their first NYC location. We ordered: - Chicken Karaage - Original Abura Soba - Niku Miso Abura Soba Everything was amazing, and I especially loved the texture of the noodles - 100% homemade!! There are a ton of sauces including vinegar and chili oil to allow you to customize your bowl, the meat was super tender, and portion size was huge. All together a very fulfilling bowl of delicious noodles - I'll be back :)

A surprisingly good ramen shop in Midtown! I ordered takeout for my work lunch, but when I went there, there was still quite a lot of people eating in. So I would recommend if you want to stop somewhere for lunch during work. I had the Niku ramen, which was pork with minced meat. It's definitely something I see myself getting again!

Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. I read sometimes it can get busy with lines forming so I made a reservation but it wasn't busy when I got there. First, let me say this. The ambiance really reminds me of being back in Japan with the lanterns and the decor. You scan a QR code on the table to order, or you could also have one of the staff take your order. This place is known for their dry ramen that you scramble and mix in the sauce with other goodies, and that's what we tried! We got the original with a poached egg and nori teriyaki with extra chashu and cooked pork. First off, you get a lot of food for the price. Decent amount of meat but lots of vegetables. I liked teriyaki more as it had a flavorful crunch to it but the sauce for the ramen were the real winners. They went along well with the ramen, which leaned more towards al dente. Great bang for your buck!

My best friend and I stopped by this place after seeing it on social media (like most of the places that I usually try). They are known for their soupless ramen. You can make a reservation online through Yelp - which I definitely recommend for the weekends when it can get busier. We came on a Tuesday at around 5:30 pm and there were still empty seats. They have both soupless ramen and also regular soup ramen as well and rice bowls. We both decided to get their famous soupless ramen. I got the Original one with a soft boiled egg and it was delicious. The flavors were so good and the noodles were perfectly cooked and the texture was just perfect. My friend got the curry one and it was also delicious, not spicy at all and very flavorful. They also had half off appetizers so we also got the Karaage which was just alright - nothing special. Overall the place is very cozy - a good amount of seating and service was pretty good. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you haven't already!!

There are so many options for ramen in the area but we went with this one. We were happy to be able to grab a table quickly and service was pretty attentive, which was nice. Prices fairly reasonable for the area. Started with the fried oysters. These were quite ample and had a nice dichotomy between the fried portion and inner chewy portion of the oyster. I actually quite liked the egg condiment it came with. The noodle dishes were pretty standard-nothing terribly special. We went with the niku miso, a soupless ramen dish, and the spicy tonkatsu. The former was nice with abura soba noodles that were delightful when soaked in the egg yolk and well flavored. The tonkatsu had thinner noodles with a broth that was improved upon when I added chili oil (wish it had been a bit spicier when served to begin with).

The staffs are friendly. Ordered the original noodle and gyoza. Mix the soba noodles well with all the ingredients. Food was delicious. The place was busy on a Thursday night which we sat by the counter. Would highly recommend coming back with reservations! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5

The original noodle is really so good. It might not look that special but the sauce is delicious. Added the extra toppings at the table and it was such a nice (and not too heavy) comfort meal. My only complaints are that my chashu was a little burnt (but tasty), and I wish the portion was bigger! The service was a bit slow, but it was so delicious that I would certainly come back.

Stopped by with a few friends for a quick meal. Ramen was rich and delicious. We also split a bunch of apps - fried squid, octopus balls and dumplings - all were great. Very reasonable pricing and fun Japanese atmosphere with hanging lanterns added to overall experience.