Specializing in unique brothless ramen, this Japanese spot offers standout Abura Soba and delicious tonkotsu ramen.
This Japanese eatery is a great spot for those who love Abura Soba, a unique style of brothless ramen. While it might not perfectly replicate Tokyo's versions, it certainly satisfies a craving for this distinct dish, with the miso Abura Soba being a notable highlight. The restaurant also offers other Japanese staples like tonkotsu ramen, and has received praise for a vegan noodle option, though some have found specific dishes like the katsu curry to be underwhelming.
The restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on Abura Soba (brothless ramen). Many users recommend their ramen, particularly the tonkotsu ramen, and find the miso Abura Soba to be a standout. One user also had a positive experience with a vegan noodle dish. However, a negative review mentioned the katsu curry lacked sufficient sauce.
"The miso Abura Soba and tonkotsu ramen are highly recommended. A vegan noodle dish also received positive feedback."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, with many recommending it for its ramen and specifically the Abura Soba. However, some found certain dishes like the katsu curry to be disappointing.
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One user found the katsu curry to be not saucy enough. Another user found the takeout experience disappointing and suggested dining in might be better.
"The commenter enjoyed a vegan noodle dish at this restaurant and recommended it."
Positive"Kajiken is listed as one of the many places in NYC where you can find mazemen."
Neutral"Kajiken specializes in mazemen, which is a type of brothless ramen."
Positive"The author was excited to try this place after loving Tokyo abura soba, finding it not as good as the Tokyo version but still serving its purpose, with the miso version being better than the original."
Neutral"Kajiken is a Japanese chain with locations in NYC and is recommended by the author."
Positive"Warns against Kajiken on 6th Ave for katsu curry, stating the dish was not saucy enough."
Negative"Kajiken is recommended for good tonkotsu ramen."
Positive"A user expresses gratitude for the information about Kajiken, stating they prefer Abura Soba to Ramen."
Positive"A user points out that an Abura Soba chain, Kajiken, opened last year near Herald Square/Bryant Park."
Neutral"User found Kajiken disappointing for takeout and suggested it might be better when dining in."
Negative"Listed as a takeout recommendation in Midtown."
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