Specializing in flavorful brothless ramen, this Japanese spot is a great solo dining option, though takeout experiences can vary.
This Japanese eatery offers a unique take on ramen with its specialization in Abura Soba, a flavorful brothless noodle dish. While it's a popular spot for a solo meal and has received praise for its miso Abura Soba, some customers found their takeout experience less satisfying. It's a notable addition to the Midtown dining scene for those seeking a different ramen style.
This Japanese restaurant specializes in Abura Soba, a brothless ramen dish. While some customers highly recommend it, particularly the miso version, and a vegan noodle dish was also positively reviewed, others were disappointed with the takeout experience and found dishes like the katsu curry to be lacking.
"The miso version of their Abura Soba is specifically recommended as being better than the original, and a vegan noodle dish also received positive mention."
Overall customer sentiment appears mixed, with some users praising the ramen and noting its suitability for solo dining, while others found certain dishes disappointing for takeout. There's a notable appreciation for the concept of Abura Soba over traditional ramen.
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One user found the katsu curry at this location to be not saucy enough, and another user noted that takeout was disappointing.
"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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