If you haven't tried aburasoba style (brothless) ramen, Kajiken is our go to place. We used to go to the one in San Mateo but to have one open in the Tri Valley area makes it so much more convenient. The restaurant is bright and airy and is nestled in a little shopping center by the Aloft Hotel. Our favorite is the Wagyu Roast Beef with the raw egg yolk. It comes with a yogurt sauce which sounds odd but it works. The staff was welcoming and service was fast. At this location only, you can also get a complimentary bowl of rice to soak up all the yummy remaining sauce. It was a perfect way to end the meal. They also had a monthly May special which was going to be extended through June. It was a salt based (shio) aburasoba which came with 2x chasu, bamboo shoots, white onions, green onions and seafood. And on Fridays, Asahi Draft Beer is 50% off for dine in. I think this is a no brainer - we will have to come back to try the monthly special and enjoy some good beer on the side. read more

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Came here for the first time. Always saw a line out at the San Mateo chain. Happy they opened one closer to home. There was no wait at 7pm on a weekday. We got seated all the way in the back by the wall. But while sitting there for 10 min, there was 3 little bugs got on me and i got scared so we went up and asked for a change of table and the staff was nice about it. We got a top 1 and top 3 and also a matcha latte with oatmilk. The matcha latte was quite foamy and the sweetness was perfect. Strong matcha taste and hope I can sleep tonight ! The 2 aburasobas were very yummy the Wagyu had 2 pieces that were quite chewy but the rest was tender. Will definitely come back! read more

Kajiken - WAGYU ROAST BEEF ABURASOBA HOMURA ABURASOBA - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

I'm a huge fan of Kajiken and was happy to see that they opened another location in the Bay Area. I visited on a Monday shortly after they opened and there was plenty of seating. I ordered the wagyu roast beef aburasoba for togo and it came out within 10 minutes. I had it shortly after and although the noodles were a little stuck together, a little bit of vinegar and patience helped. I wish the roast beef was a little bit less cooked but that's my preference. I was so happy they packed all the topping fixings on the side as the San Mateo location did not when I last placed a togo order. The noodles were just as good as I last remembered despite it being togo. Highly recommend giving this spot a try! The creamy noodles with the flavorful side fixings such as vinegar and chili oil is to die for. Best dry ramen ever! read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

Oh my dayssss this was delicious. The #1 Homura Aburasoba was genuinely so fire. Could taste every element--fish powder, chives, scallion, bamboo shoots, dried seaweed, pork, + raw egg yolk--all of which were so flavorful and contributed greatly to the final product. Spice was not insignificant, but nothing too crazy. Interior is really nice and modern. Tables are a bit cramped for the space. Cannot wait for another bowl; hopefully the other options are as good as this one. read more

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Kajiken is a noodle spot that specializes in abura soba, a dry ramen. I've been to Kajiken's other NorCal locations in Elk Grove and San Mateo. This Kajiken is a little hidden in a small plaza with other businesses. Service was amazing! We were greeted and seated immediately. Our servers answered all our questions and tended to us quickly. My party ordered the takoyaki to share which had a crispy shell and gooey inside topped with the usual sauces. As for main dishes, ordered the Homura Aburasoba while my partner ordered the Shio Aburasoba (their may special). The Homura feature's a savory sauce which was slightly spicy. I added a little vinegar to add some tang. The shio aburasoba featured a salt based sauce with notes of sesame and chicken. It was overall a creamier with a hint of chicken flavor. Both were delicious! This may be something new to me for Kajiken, but at the end of the meal, our server said we could get a bowl of rice at the end to mix with the leftover sauce and mix-ins. This was a nice addition! It really stretches the meal and makes sure your bowl of leftover things doesn't go to waste. read more

Kajiken - HOMURA ABURASOBA - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

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Ramen/ noodle spot in Dublin that specialize in dry or brothless noodles. I think they're Michelin recognized and are a chain from Japan with a few locations in the US now. The particular spot that I went to is in Dublin, California. Came here with some family. The space was bright and airy. The folks here are friendly and the service is great. I ordered the specialty. I mixed everything up to get even a small emulsion from the ingredients and the noodles were chewy with the flavors providing lots of umami. When you're done with your noodles and you still have some of the umami flavors left in your bowl, they offer you some rice to mix in. We also ordered some takoyaki to share. I personally didn't eat the app only because I stopped eating octopus, but it looked really good. Just a great spot and a great addition to the neighborhood. Parking was really easy to find as well read more

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Came in on a Wednesday night and we got seated understatedly. Parking in the plaza but the plaza is on the small side. We didn't have issues with parking. This place is really good. Loved the chicken and the original aburasoba was super well priced. They also give you free rice at the end to eat with the leftover sauce. Would come back! read more

Kajiken - OROSHI PONZU KARAAGE - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

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My sister and parents came here on soft opening day and didn't have the most pleasant experience, so they refused to come back...so I came to see for myself LOL. They have a parking lot, but it's very tight to maneuver in. Next time I'll park in the Mayflower lot across the street and walk over! My friend and I arrived for a late 7:30pm dinner on a Friday night, and they squeezed us in at the last table for 2 so it definitely can get crowded/might have a wait time. Homura Aburasoba ($17.50): The top 1 menu item in big letters; easy enough for me so I don't have decision fatigue lol. This is similar to dan dan noodle as it has spicy minced pork, and the raw egg is a yummy addition! Can sub for a poached egg. It has all my favorite ingredients of seaweed, chives, green onions, so I knew I'd love it. Noodles were also chewy! I added some vinegar and chili oil offered on the side for more of a kick. I'm going to convince my family to try this place one more time!! I'll get one of the karaage appetizers next time :) read more

Kajiken - HOMURA ABURASOBA - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

Megami Aburasoba was so good!! The tofu was fried perfectly, the veggies on the side were delicious, and the portion size was great. The hiyayakko tofu was a nice and refreshing appetizer. I got take out so I'm not sure about the service and dining in but the food was very good. Packaged nicely too :) read more

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Excellent place to get Aburasoba (dry ramen)! I've been here multiple times and it never disappoints. It definitely tastes better fresh and in the restaurant, because you can add all the toppings you want to enhance it. Service is great and there always seems to be a line. However since there were only 2 of us, we got to skip all the larger parties and barely had to wait! I've tried the top 1-3 aburasoba, and my favorite so far is the Wagyu Roast Beef. Pricy but the rest is almost $20 already...so why not splurge a little extra for the wagyu! read more

Kajiken - Menu 3/21/26 - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

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My favorite Kajiken location! This place is still very new and clean. I wish they open one around Oakland or Berkeley. Anyway this is probably one of the better homura aburasoba out of the Kajiken locations I've tried. The Toronto location makes them way more spicy than they should be. I can actually enjoy it here. read more

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Staff was super friendly. I liked how they had plates/cups for kids. Plenty of space inside and feels very open. We ordered A couple of the aburasoba dishes - original and homura. Both were very flavor and delicious. We ordered the Chashu rice and kaarage for the kids and they loved it. Would definitely come back when in the area. read more

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My daughter and I were about to catch a flight back to SoCal so we wanted to grab lunch. We remembered Kajiken while visiting Seattle but didn't get a chance to try it. Seeing that Dublin now has its own Kajiken, we wanted to check it out and see how it compares to our SoCal Menya Hanabi. Unlike traditional ramen, Kajiken serves dry ramen and mixes with raw egg. After finishing up the ramen, you'll get a free scoop of rice to mix in with the leftover meat and sauce. It's a very filling meal. Here are some of the similarities and differences between Kajiken and Menya Hanabi: 1. Kajiken's meat has a slight kick to it while Menya Hanabi has more soy sauce base. Menya Hanabi might be more kid friendly than Kajiken. Kajiken's meat wasn't spicy but my daughter was drinking a lot of water as it's a little too spicy for her even though the spiciness was mild. 2. Both Kajiken and Menya Hanabi offer the free scoop of rice at the end of the meal. 3. Taste wise, my daughter and I prefer Menya Hanabi over Kajiken. I wanted to thank Angie for a great service. Her explanation on the spiciness of the meat was spot on. I took videos on mixing ramen and rice, but one of the videos was "video"-bombed with gyoza! Overall, my daughter and I were happy that we got to catch Kajiken before we had to go home. read more

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We've been wanting to try Kajiken in San Mateo but have not had a chance to. When we saw a closer location had opened we decided to check it out. We dropped by on a Monday evening and it was not busy at all. Restaurant was very clean and spacious, I loved how they even had a diagram on the wall on the recommended way to mix/eat their brothless ramen. We had the Megami vegetarian noodles, the Homura, and a beef bowl. Beef bowl came out real quick, soft boiled egg with onion sauce over rice with some diced cold roast beef, green onions, and yogurt sauce. I did not realize the beef would be cold, but the warm rice and soft boiled egg provided an interesting temperature contrast with the beef. The taste was fine, the yogurt sauce and the onion sauces were very flavorful but I'm still not quite sure if I enjoyed the temp difference. I will have to try it again to make a final decision. Homura aburasoba was great, thicker chewier noodles in a very umami/rich sauce, almost like a concentrated gravy. All mixed with a generous helping of minced pork. The richness of the sauce is cut by the freshly chopped chives and green onions. You also get a free bowl of rice after you finish your noodles to soak up the sauce. Honestly plenty to eat when combined with the free rice. My partner liked her vegetarian noodles and our toddler who is usually a picky eater could not stop slurping down the noodles. I think the prices for the amount of food you get are reasonable reasonable. Our server was also very helpful in explaining the menu and checking in on us throughout the meal. We will be back! read more

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Noodles are off the hook I was so excited about mixing the sauces into the noodles and forgot to take a beautiful picture of the spicy minced pork with a poach egg Texture of the dish is smooth and tasty with all vinegar and chili oils, sesame seeds. Th Wagyu beef is tender and on top you could order extra rice to soak up the remaining sauces from the noodles. Services are great as well. Definitely a food edition to the east bay. read more

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Came here cuz I was staying at the hotel within walking distance.... This place is near a bunch of restaurants right across from the newer Dublin High School.... Service was good....Food was really flavorful and the noodles were pretty good as well... I guess their specialty is a soupless ramen....and I would highly recommend trying this place out..... I got the Megami Aburasoba which is fried tofu, bok choy, egg plant, onions in a super flavorful sauce....I would say the only thing that I can complain about is too much sauce.... I heard some people get rice so they can finish off the sauce....so I guess that sauce as well.... Recommended to try for sure read more

Kajiken - Megami Aburasoba - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

I love Kajiken so much. I've been three times already and always leave satisfied! I think their service has greatly improved from their first month of opening, so no complaints here. UPDATED RECS: + Homura aburasoba ($17.75) is actually so good! The spicy pork adds flavor and I didn't need to season my bowl up that much. It tastes overwhelming when compared to the original aburasoba, but otherwise is really tasty + Original aburasoba ($15.75) is always a classic, as it gives you the soupy ramen taste without the soup! Love this item here too + Oroshi ponzu karaage ($10.50) was juicy and delicious, I wish it had a tangy aioli dipping sauce. I did enjoy the shaved daikon + Nikumori aburasoba ($18.50) is ranked as their top #2. It's good for how protein packed it is but it's missing something, I definitely prefer the homura and original more! read more

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Kajiken is a large, modern-looking noodle restaurant specializing in Aburasoba, which originates in Nagoya, Japan. Soba are thin buckwheat noodles that are usually served cold or warm in a mild broth. There's usually less toppings and intense milky, porky flavors compared to ramen. Also not as thick or doughy compared to Udon. The Aburasoba noodles had a pleasant chewiness and lots of flavor from the sauce and fixins. I got their signature version but asked for a poached, instead of the default raw egg. Overall, very good if you want noodles to highlight the dish. Its similar to Chinese Dan Dan noodles or Lo Mein, except. with extra chewey noodles. For extra protein, I recommend sides of pork and cabbage gyoza and sharing their Chicken Karaage. If you run out of noodles, they'll offer free white rice to soak up the rest of the sauce. read more

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Revisited (didn't get the karaage again), but the service and food were good! Chili add on can be requested for free now instead of paying $1. read more

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This was a new experience for me. I subbed the egg yolk for an egg and I loved it. The egg was a great touch. It was slightly umami, salty, but packed with good flavor. If you're still hungry at the end you can order a small bowl of rice. In my opinion the small bowl of rice was pretty big! Overall it's a must try and I would come again to try other things read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

Came in on a weeknight for dinner. No wait. Saw an IG Reel about their shop in San Mateo but found this one which was closer. The #3 Wagyu Beef was unique with a yogurt sauce. The #1 Original was pretty good too. They had $5 chicken karrage special and it was tasty and fresh. Also tried the mentaiko bowl which I'll probably skip next time. Portions were ok, definitely not generous. Clean and bright dining area as you'd expect from a new restaurant. Service was nonchalant. They were attentive enough. Strip mall parking. read more

Still wish their portion is larger. Service was impeccable. I like how large the store is, clean and bright. The Creama Curry Ramen was very good! The original was good too. The Tofu and Fried Calamari were good. Will come again. read more

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Oh wow, there is a Kajiken in Dublin!?! We tried to go to their other location in San Mateo but after getting in line to wait. Fortunately, the couple in front of us told us that they were told that they would be the last ones to be served. Bummer! The ambience is Andrea served us tonight and took very good care of us. She was helpful, courteous, attentive, and friendly. She recommended both of our ramens. Another server, Sakura, was so pleasant, outgoing, and thoughtful. She entertained us about Hawaii, Japan, and Vietnam. It was so nice to get hear about her travels! Best service and personal attention. Nikumori Aburasoba: spicy minced pork, pork slices, green onions, raw egg yolk (can sun ajitama or poached egg). I got the raw egg yolk. Mix it all together for 20 seconds so all the noodles absorb the meat sauce and raw egg. Very mildly spicy. My first bite into the ramen was...phenomenal. All the flavors coat the noodle to perfection. The dish is so good but add a little vinegar, crushed sesame seeds, fried garlic and elevated the dish even more. I didn't think it could be done. Keema Curry Aburasoba: curry minced pork, parsley, raw egg yolk (can sun ajitama or poached egg). One bite into my wife's ramen. I thought, wow, mine was so good, but hers is really really good. So much flavor. The curry adds a nice familiarity and a taste of home to this dish. We will definitely be back to try more of their other flavors or even the same ones we already had because they were THAT good! Support your local business. read more

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I have been coming here a few times - the food and service are pretty consistent. I typically come during noon time but depends on the day, they can get busy - recently they offer 50% off on chicken karaage happy hour tuesday. Place is clean and modern, seasonings/utensils always filled so we never have to ask which I love!!! read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

Worth exploring- and it's quickly getting very busy! Stopped in around 6:30p on a Friday and there was a long waitlist already for folks waiting for table seating vs bar. I ordered the nikumori aburasoba, which is VERY meat heavy; for me, too much meat, but for a meat lovin' man that would be their must order! The nikumori is listed as spicy, however I had to add quite a bit of chili oil to get a little kick out of it. The flavor otherwise was great, and the pork was by far the standout of this dish- the strips of pork are so delicate it's almost like a better version of bacon. In the past I haven't been a huge fan of dry ramen- this was excellent though! The small amount of sauce at the bottom of the bowl was enough to keep me flavor satisfied. A bowl plus a beer came to about $25 - VERY affordable and fun spot! read more

Kajiken - Nikumori aburasoba - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

As a ramen/noodle lover I am always seeking out delicious spots to satisfy my tummy. And since a few years ago I came to know the existence of tsukemen and abura soba while visiting Japan. These are delicious, soup-less noodles; and Kajiken's specialty is abura soba where noodles are paired with various sauces and toppings of your choice. The noodles were cooked just right and once it's tossed with the sauce and toppings, the whole bowl transformed into a such flavorful and satisfying meal. We also tried their chicken karaage and it's tasty too. The space was open and clean. It's too bad that the restaurant doesn't offer extra noodles on the side...but i will most likely be going back for more. read more

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Finally tried this place and it was great! Really nice space, very open and bright, not super noisy. Service was also good, very friendly. Got karaage, very juicy and tender. It was also not greasy which is also a plus. I got the homura with a raw egg, very tasty, not super spicy but a little heavy. Hubby got the original which is also good and definitely less heavy feeling but felt a tiny bit bland. Overall good and would come again. Parking isn't so great though, lot is kinda small. read more

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I've been eyeing to try Kajiken ever since it opened up in Dublin and my BF and I finally stopped by for a weekday lunch. It's located in the shopping center across from Emerald High School. Since it was a week day and we went when just when it opened for the day, the service was quick but I can see how easily the place can fill up during peak lunch and dinner hours. Kajiken specializes in aburasoba, a soupless style of ramen where the flavor really comes from mixing everything together at the bottom of the bowl. We started with our go-to appetizer: gyoza. The dumplings were filled with pork and vegetables and pan-fried nicely. The skin was thin with a good crisp on the bottom while still soft on top. We both got the Nikumori Aburasoba which has spicy minced pork, pork slices, green onions and topped with a raw egg. Mixing everything together was honestly part of the fun. Once you break the egg and toss the noodles, they become perfectly coated in sauce. The noodles are thick and chewy, and they really hold onto all the flavor. It's rich, savory, and slightly spicy without being overwhelming. When I finished my noodles and still had some pork leftover. They offer a complimentary bowl of rice, which was perfect for soaking up every last bit of flavor. The bowl was super filling and I ended up taking a small portion as leftovers (which was super delicious when I reheated it the next day) Kajiken is an amazing addition to Dublin and it's worth it to try it out. I'm happy I live close by and I'm definitely going to return! read more

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We went to Kajiken on an early Friday evening with a party of 3. It was pretty popular but we didn't have issues finding a table as it's a pretty spacious place. The environment was quite nice, and overall a great place to bring kids as we saw a number of families with young children. A friendly server greeted us several minutes after we sat down and asked us if we'd been there before. It was our first time and she took a couple minutes to run us through the menu, what was popular, and what she personally liked. Basically, what this place specializes in is "aburosoba," a soupless ramen. We wound up going with 2 different versions amongst the 3 of us: 1) Spicy aburosoba - this was the #1 most popular version they had. It had spicy pork, bamboo shoots, chives, green onions, seaweed, and a raw egg told placed nicely in the middle of the spicy pork, all on top of a bed of hot ramen. The menu instructs you to mix everything nicely for at least 20 seconds so you can get the unctuous egg till on everything. I must say this was absolutely delicious! The ramen had a nice bite and the spicy pork had a nice kick without being overpowering. I'll also point out the there are condiments like sesame seeds, crispy garlic, chili oil, vinegar, and pepper that you can add to enhance the flavor. I gobbled up every last bit. We found out later they offer complimentary rice, but it was already all gone :). Highly recommend this version. 10/10 2) Original aburosoba - this had thin chia siu pork, bamboo, green onions, and seaweed on a bed of hot ramen. No raw egg yolk. My son had this dish and he really enjoyed it. I tried a little bit as well and it was quite tasty. 9/10 We also tried the gyoza which was tasty and hot. Overall, a very nice meal, fast and friendly service, and a very pleasant ambiance. I highly recommend this place. read more

Kajiken - Original aburosoba - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

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It was good food and I've had this spot before in San Mateo and Elk Grove! Service is good but the store is just a bit cold indoors and wish they would keep it warmer for patrons. I like how everything can be seasoned to taste and the noodles are bouncy to the chew. Rice bowl was good but can get really heavy as an app, we split it between two people and took it home still. No complaints here, as I think it's the best tasting mazemen franchise in the Bay. Also unpictured is the yuzu karage which was good but didn't come with sauce unless requested (which a i recommend to ask for). Ambiance is clean, new, and waits are not long. I went during lunch and was seated, although it was busy, right away. Dinner was even more empty, my guess is because this is more of a family residential area! read more

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Attended the grand opening of this brothless ramen restaurant a few months ago. I found it to be tasty, albeit a bit overpriced. (Their margins must be great!) The noodles came out quickly which I suppose is one of the perks of not having to make any soup. Prices were kind of on the higher side but it was well-prepared. The service wasn't overly great but decent enough. We didn't have much clarification regarding the sauces and condiments so more explanation would be nice. Ambiance is casual, modern and bright. Overall, a typical "chain restaurant" feeling. I'm not in a rush to return but wouldn't mind if I have to, if you catch my drift. read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

Kajiken just opened in Dublin and specializes in Aburasoba style noodles. Aburasoba is a dry style noodle with different sauces and toppings. Fellow black elite allstar Harvey K. met up to give them a try. Located in a strip center on Dublin Blvd., it's across the street from Emerald High School and in front of the new Aloft Hotel. 5:30 pm we were stated right away and ordered the following Homura Aburasoba their signature dish $17.50 spicy minced pork, green onion, bamboo shoots, seaweed, fish powder, chives Poached egg and or raw egg. 4.5 stars Side of chashu 2 stars a paper thin slice of chashu pork $1.75 skip not worth it. Oroshi Ponzu Karrage 4 stars the chicken was fried well with some ponzu drizzled on the top. $10 Chashu rice 4 stars $7 small portion nice as a side We felt the Aburasoba was similar to Chinese style Tza Jang Mein. As we dined the restaurant filled up. The interior decor is simple and clean . Parking is hard with all the retail stores open. Service was good. read more

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Wonderful service staff. Helped with recommendation of menu. Please was new, clean, and bright. Recommend a small side soup to enjoy with the dry ramen as it's a bit too dry once you have mixed the ramen all together. read more

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Came back to try other menu items. This time I went with the Unagi Aburasoba. It's yummy but I forgot to ask to add an egg, darn! They've added a waiting list for people to sign in since my initial visit and it looks like they now have a DoorDash logo on the door. The place was lively at 3 in the afternoon on a Sunday, looks like they've worked out the kinks. read more

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I was really excited to try this place after hearing about it opening up in the east bay! However, I was a bit disappointed... My experience was just okay...service was a bit lacking and just not as welcoming despite there not being very many people on a Thursday early afternoon. My friend and I also felt like the food they gave us wasn't the best quality? The wagyu beef bowl looked really different from the picture with the meat being mostly tiny strips instead of cubes and I looove wagyu, so the quality and appearance of the meat was a let down. It was also quite rice heavy more so than meat. Still finished the bowl, but it wasn't anything special. Pricing overall was reasonable though, the bowl was around $14-$15. Maybe I just came on a bad day or ordered the wrong thing, but I'd have to give it another try! read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

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Oroshi Ponzu Karaage: This dish is served with grated daikon radish dressed in ponzu sauce and green onions. I initially missed the note on their menu, but it is important to mention that this karaage is not crispy. If you are specifically looking for a crunchy texture, this is not the best choice. That said, the chicken itself was flavorful, tender, and juicy. The grated daikon did not add much in terms of flavor for me. If anything, it made the dish wetter and further reduced any hope for crispiness. Next time, I would probably order the regular karaage or try the deep fried calamari instead. While it did not particularly stand out, I am still glad that I tried it. Homura Aburasoba: This dish comes with spicy minced pork, a generous amount of green onions and chives, bamboo shoots, seaweed, and a raw egg yolk on top, which can be substituted with ajitama or a poached egg. What makes this dish stand out is that it is a brothless noodle dish, which is still relatively uncommon in the Bay Area where traditional ramen with broth is much more ubiquitous. I enjoyed the initial flavor, but since the dish is meant to be mixed together, the overall taste eventually became uniform and monotonous, without much variation, after mixing it. Because there was no broth, the dish also felt very heavy, and the noodles became sticky and tacky. I had no issue finishing my bowl, but my dad struggled to enjoy it due to how heavy it felt. I do not think this dish would appeal as much to an older generation, such as my parents. Service and Ambience: Service was quite fast, likely because there were many customers lining up. The restaurant seems focused on quick service in order to maintain a high volume of customers, especially since the indoor seating area is relatively small. Despite that, the ambience was very nice and had a cool, modern feel that resembled restaurants in Japan. read more

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Just an update: the noodles have gotten curiously thinner. They're still delicious and have good texture, but I miss the thicker, chewier noodles. Also, I feel the bowls have gotten a little bit smaller (if I had to guess, probably by 15-20% at least) while prices continue to rise. Thankfully, the taste is still great, but with removing so many of the really tasty options they used to have, we just find ourselves going less and less. I understand you need to have something for every palate (veg and vegan, etc), but getting rid of the Tantanmen was such a huge mistake. That was one of the best bowls they used to offer. Service, as always, is super friendly and efficient - I've never had a bad experience, regardless of location! And the good news - while chili crisp has been removed as a condiment from tables, they still do offer it if asked.. at least in Dublin. Last time it was a $1 upcharge but we got a smaller container of it for free on our most recent trip. read more

Overall rating: 4.5/5 Came on a Sunday around 7pm and it was busy, with about a 15-20 minute wait. I was excited to see Kajiken open an East Bay location since the original spot is a much farther commute. The interior was clean, modern, and well lit, and it's located in a large plaza with plenty of parking. Service was efficient and our food came out in under 10 minutes. As first-time customers, I appreciated how the menu clearly highlighted their most popular items. I ordered: Homura Aburasoba: great umami flavor, not overly salty, and the noodles had a nice chew. The server recommended adding a raw egg, which gave the dish extra creaminess and richness. 5/5 The only downside was feeling a bit rushed toward the end, as the check was brought and the table cleared almost immediately while we were finishing our last bites. Overall, the food was solid and having a Kajiken in the East Bay is a huge plus. read more

Kajiken - Homura Aburasoba with raw egg - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

I was looking for something to eat for dinner, and was pleasantly surprised to see that a Kajiken had opened near me! I had first gone to the San Mateo location a few years ago and had always wanted to go back but never made it. Now there is a location in East bay which is perfect for people who dont feel like driving over the 92. We went pretty early at 6pm, and only had to wait 10 min on a Friday night. At 7 pm, the restaurant started to get pretty packed and there were about 10 people waiting. They close early, so plan to come early to get seated. The chicken kara- age here is my favorite, it is super juicy and comes with large juicy chicken thighs. The coating is also super crispy and just delicious. We got the roast beef wagyu aburosoba, the nikumori aburasoba, and the roast beef rice. The roast beef wagyu aburasoba is delicious, the meat is literally melt in your mouth. The nikumori aburosoba with raw egg is so so creamy and the pork is so savory and yummy. We could have skipped on the roast beef rice, it was served cold and just wasnt that great. Great place for dry noodles ! read more

Came here for lunch on a Saturday and got seared immediately. I like the interior deco, spacious and inviting. We tried the chashu rice and their recommended ramen. Like it both! We wanted to order chicken karage but they said not available. I like that they have fried garlic as self serve condiments. Will be back for sure. Another decent place for lunch near our home read more

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