NYC's go-to for Abura Soba & Japanese noodles! 🍜 Specializing in brothless ramen, with standout miso options. Definitely a unique foodie find.
This Japanese eatery is a must-visit for noodle lovers, specializing in Abura Soba, a unique brothless ramen. While some have found certain dishes like the katsu curry to be less successful, the general consensus leans positive, with many praising the flavor and variety of their noodle offerings. The miso Abura Soba, in particular, has been highlighted as a standout.
This restaurant is known for its Japanese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on Abura Soba, a type of brothless ramen. While many appreciate the unique noodle dishes, with the miso Abura Soba being a notable favorite, some feedback indicates that certain items, such as the katsu curry, may not meet expectations and were found to be not saucy enough.
"The miso Abura Soba is specifically recommended as being better than the original. The restaurant is also generally recommended for its mazemen, a type of brothless ramen."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, particularly enjoying their specialized noodle dishes. However, there are some mixed reviews regarding specific items like the katsu curry.
Important Note
One user found the katsu curry dish to be lacking in sauce, and another suggested that the takeout experience might be less ideal than dining in.
"Kajiken was included in a list of various restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"Kajiken is recommended for mazemen."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as an option for mazemen, which are brothless noodles that can be served cold."
Neutral"This is a recommended restaurant for mazemen."
Positive"Kajiken is listed among several recommended restaurants."
Neutral"Kajiken is included in a list of recommended restaurants."
Neutral"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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