Kajiken Ramen of Manhattan

This was my first time having soupless 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!

This is what I love about New York City, because no matter where you go, you will always find an amazing place to eat. Tonight we were supposed to eat Hot Pot but the place was closed. We ended up at Kajiken, first time here for all of us and we absolutely loved it. Hua was very friendly, kind and sweet. The food was really good!! Now this is one of my favorites restaurants to visit. No doubt!

Great little Japanese Noodle joint! We were walking around Times Square and wanted to grab some lunch. We were able to get seated right away on a Saturday afternoon. Our waitress was super nice, as the whole staff. Always had our waters filled quickly. We all tried a few new noodle and soup dishes. Grabbed a couple of appetizers as well. Food came pretty quickly. Nice and hot, tasting pretty fresh. We were extremely happy with our experience here and couldn't recommend more.

Such a great experience here. Took a chance on this spot and loved it! The vibe was just right. And the food was so savory and delicious. Much appreciation to our server Samuel that recommended some of the best items on the menu!

tasty noodle and customize your own was fun. The dry noodle sauce was tasty and my customized order felt like small portion, but it was very filling. The appetizer salad octopus seaweed was just ok, but the service was very friendly and kind, the view was great.

I’ve been here a couple of times and have tried most of the menu items. The noodles are very flavorful and rich, with every noodle dish being delicious. My favorites are the sukiyaki and homura. Their apple iced tea pairs perfectly with the rich noodles. The store itself is cute and cozy, and the staff are friendly. It has quickly become one of my regular go-to spots!

We got in on a Monday when they first opened, and by the time we left it started to get busier. I had the original while my wife had a new item on the menu that has roast beef that was really yummy. On the side, we had fried octopus and fried oysters. We didn't regret any of our choices at all! Definitely will be coming back again!

The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the food was delicious! My order arrived quickly, and everything was presented beautifully. I highly recommend Kajiken to anyone looking for authentic, high-quality ramen. Whether you’re a ramen enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this place will not disappoint you.

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.

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.

The concept of a dry ramen is something you actually do not see very often in NYC (given all the diverse food options you can find). I only know of one other place in Flushing that I had reviewed a while back. So, when someone told me that Kajiken in Manhattan was offering up something unique, I knew I had to go try. Kajiken specializes in a ramen style called "abura soba" which literally translates to "oil noodles" and consist of dry noodles with sauces and oil on the bottom of the bowl. For those who do not want or care for abura soba, they offer traditional ramen with soup base. The place is decorated very nicely with some very catchy Japanese artwork include murals and calligraphy. The open kitchen area is surrounded by a good amount of seating. In addition to ramen, they offer a plethora of appetizers and I may have ordered a little too much but it all sounded delicious when I looked over the menu. Since I was with a guest we were able to share the food. We ordered salad, edamame, kara-age, fried squid tentacles, age tofu, takoyaki and debasaki wings. For the mains we went with the Roast Beef (raw egg yolk, fried onion, scallion, yogurt and chaliapin). The presentation on this dish was spot on as well as the taste. Definitely take a few moments to spread around the egg yolk. Chicken Curry (onion, scallion and cabbage). This had delicious pieces of chicken on top of the ramen and we were glad we chose this one as well. On top of everything we also wanted to try one of the rice bowls. Homura don (spicy minced pork, soft boiled egg and scallion over rice). Overall a great dining experience here at Kajiken was had by me and my guest. i wanted to say thanks to our server Yusuke for his attentive service during our visit.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

~ 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!!

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

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

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!

Looking for something new to try. Was so hungry and came across this place. If you are in the area Try Kajiken It is a very cute little ramen shop. Staff extremely friendly and attentive. They have good drinks and appetizers. Was starving forgot to take photos of my appetizers. Ramen very tasty and flavorful. I ordered the Old Bay Ebi. It's a must try. Will definitely return.

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.

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.

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

Such an interesting change from the typical ramen, as this is a dry noodle restaurant. Despite being called dry noodles, they were everything but. The seasoning and sauces that were mixed in had evenly coated each strand of noodle. The noodles were thick and bouncy and had a good bite to it. I really enjoyed all the different toppings that were served with each dish. The portions were generous and I loved how you could customize your bowl by adding additional toppings. The server was very kind and explained the menu to us. She offered some suggestions while ordering and it was delicious!

This place pays homage to Japanese culture and created a cozy and inviting dining experience with their dangling lanterns and intricate art pieces

I'm adding @kajikenmanhattan to my pocket list of midtown restaurants! So happy that there is one more place in NYC that brings good flavors from Japan and even happier that it's close to the theater district so I can visit regularly before watching a show. Both of the noodles we got were delicious and flavorful. You get to add more toppings to your bowl if you wish to, and I'm surprised to find that they have chili oil and vinegar available at the table just like how it is in Japan! I had a great time enjoying the yummy dishes and already looking forward to try other flavors next time!

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 :)

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!

Known for its soupless ramen, it's rich, flavorful and bouncy. The best part is the noodles, on the thicker side so it grabs onto the sauce nicely, with a nice bite, very smooth, not mushy or stick together at all throughout the meal. You definitely need to mix very well to get every string of noodles coated for flavor. The sauce and toppings tend to sink to the bottom, especially the ground meats, so you may end up with a bunch of stuff at the end if you don't constant stir as you eat. Also the sauce can be a bit too salty (especially the miso flavored ones). The thinly sliced pork doesn't have much flavor (likely due to how thin it is), but are tender and not dry. The original one is our favorite, with thicker cut chashu, adding a soft egg to balance out the saltiness and add more creaminess Stay away from the rice dishes, the topping portion is very small and kinda dry, rice is not flavored, only the small chunks of meats/toppings have flavor. If you have more stomach after a bowl of noodle, just add a plain side rice to soak up the sauce on the bottom, much better deal. Or get appetizers, the fried oysters are pretty fresh and juicy, but coating is a bit too thick for our liking. Make reservation if you can, a small place so you mind need to wait. Their service is a bit slow as they get busy.

A decent ramen place in midtown with a cute interior with ramen bar seating - though the seating is bit tight with staff and customers walking behind very closely. The ramen is pretty cheap given the location (can't believe I'm saying $16 ramen is cheap now), the quality is decent with a soothing and rich broth.

Wonderful food and customer service. They worked to accommodate our large group quickly. The ramen was some of the best we've had east/west coast. Highly recommend.

Came in for ramen, because we assumed it was a ramen joint,,, they do have ramen but it was a aburasoba (dipping sauce noodle) spot and it was so yummy it blew our mouths away. We got the original, miso pork, and made our own! Every single one was amazing. The apps were basic but we got 2 of the 3 apps at half off... there's no sign for the discount the guy just randomly did it when we were checking out. Happy and nice surprise. definitely be back just for the noodles soon

Absolutely delicious. My partner got the original with a poached egg. Chewy bouncy noodles and lots of good sauce at the bottom. The runny egg is a great addition. I think the meat was ok, the minced pork was a lot better. I got the pork bowl which is small but perfect for someone who doesn't want to be stuffed. It was spicy and delicious and not too fatty. I also even had leftover rice we added to my partners left over sauce and that was chefs kiss. The waitress was so sweet too! Loved her service and can't wait to be back!

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 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.

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!!

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!

She IS that girl. There aren't many abura soba places around Manhattan, but thankfully Kajilen is not just some of the best in the city, but the best around period. This place tends to be kinda slammed and honestly ther service is pretttty slow usually, but it's worth it-- so don't go in a rush. The prices are very fair and the food itself just has this little extra je ne sais quoi. The Orignal is so good I basically never get anything else great balance, creamy, salty, sweet, divine!

Delicious! The noodles were thick and bouncy and the wavy texture lathers up the delicious sauce very well. The meat is quite thinly sliced but it's rich and fatty. I think it's a solid meal but it will cost ya $20 and even more if you want to get some additional toppings. Service was great!

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

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.

Was excited to try this place. Ordered takoyaki, karaage, and the original + tamago topping. Takoyaki and karaage were great. The abura soba tasted good but it was TOO salty. I had to take a drink of water after every bite and the whole table agreed.

Loses a star because of service. The ramen and chicken curry actually tasted really good and I didn't mind the slightly higher price tag for them. Just unfortunate that the service was so slow and slight disorganized (our gyoza came out after our mains). Would I come back here? maybe if I'm very desperate for ramen but just by walking a bit you can go to Ichiran and taste truly authentic Japanese ramen.

Boo Boo and I took a day off enjoy the day at NYC with our little one. after exiting NY Penn wanted to grab a quick bite to eat before going to Bryant Park. we were gonna eat next door at the Chinese restaurant but it was packed. we decided to dine here as the lunch crowd was subsiding and a waitress nice enough to hold a table in the back for us. the waitress was amazing, she helped us with the high chair and thoroughly cleaned the table. Boo Boo ordered the spicy miso ramen, I ordered the homaru, we shared the gyoza and rice bowl with pork belly. After ordering, I added the roast beef bowl as well. the came out quickly and were really tasty. I would come back for the roasted beef bowl again. The runny egg and yogurt sauce was a great combo. The bathroom was really clean and service for this place really great. we were glad to recharge here before trekking back out.

I wish the chicken was breaded for the curry option but other than that I enjoyed my food, it's a unique ramen option that many other places don't have and the service was good and quite fast. The restaurant is definitely casual.

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. They don't serve alcohol and they didn't have any dessert items but since my visit I now see some desserts listed on the menu. If you love ramen like I do or never had soup-less ramen then this is the place to be. Ig:Thefunfluencer

I am still thinking about how good the noodles are and am already planning my next trip back! They're known for their abura soba which is a soupless noodle dish. My friend ordered the Teriyaki Tori and I ordered The Original with a poached egg. The noodles come with sauce on the bottom which they advise to mix well within 2 minutes upon arrival. They also have chili oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, and garlic chips on the table to top off your ramen with if you wish to do so. The noodles are SO GOOD. They're thick and chewy, picking up so much flavor with every bite. The chashu was melt-in-your-mouth tender. I only wished I had more. I tried a piece of teriyaki chicken from my friend and it was incredible as well. The chicken was soft, juicy, and flavorful. The interior was cute with paper lanterns and Japanese decor.