First time trying Kajiken, and I was pleasantly surprised! The service was fast and friendly. It was my first time having brothless ramen, and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Classic Aburasoba, curry noodles and it was packed with flavor. I thought the portion looked small at first, but I ended up taking leftovers home--it was much more filling than I expected! We also tried the karaage chicken, which was incredibly tender and juicy. The takoyaki was delicious, and the crispy squid was perfectly crunchy. Everything we ordered was flavorful and satisfying. If you're looking to try something different from traditional ramen, I highly recommend Kajiken. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Best mazemen I've ever had. Very empty when we stopped by on a Tuesday at 5:30 but quickly filled up as we ate. Ponzu karaage: 4.5/5 so flavorful and delicious. Honestly didn't really taste the ponzu much. Menu warned the chicken would not be crispy Nikumori Arubasoba: 5/5 amazing and huge portions. Definitely don't sleep on the chili oil on the side of the table. So much meat and the noodle texture is perfect. They let us chat for quite a while and told us we're welcome to stay at long as we want and to not feel pressured to leave when they brought the check. Very welcoming, will definitely be back. read more

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Overall: Delicious soup less ramen that reminds me a bit of ramen if it was carbonara. Lots of non noodle options as well for those who perhaps may not want noodles. Friendly staff Atmosphere/wait: Came here Sunday around 1 pm, no wait at all. The one in San Mateo usually has a line around the block. Decor is modern. Food: I got the Homura aburasoba and was delighted. It was creamy, salty, umami and the noodles were al dente. I love mixing the egg yolk because it makes the whole sauce like a carbonara to me. So delicious! I would come back definitely. My husband also got a non fish aburasoba and I was able to try some and it was also delicious! Fun fact, soba just means noodles overall in Japanese so if you're wondering why the noodles aren't buckwheat soba it's just a misconception that soba refers to buckwheat noodles :) aburasoba! read more

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Got the WAGYU ROAST BEEF ABURASOBA which was delicious. It had a nice creamy texture and packed with flavor. Service was quick and polite. Definitely coming back to try the other dishes. read more

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

Kajiken is a nice addition to Dublin if you're looking for aburasoba instead of traditional ramen. Of everything we ordered, my favorites were the mushroom bowl, spicy minced pork aburasoba, and the chicken karaage. The noodles had a great chewy texture, although I found the overall flavors a bit milder than I expected. The roast beef bowl was just okay--it came with too much rice and not enough beef, making it feel a little unbalanced. The takoyaki tasted okay but was a bit too doughy for my liking. Service was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the food came out quickly. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd come back to try other menu items. read more

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First time trying out this dry ramen, very yummy. Think of it as Japanese spaghetti, we follow the how to eat instructions and also got rice at the end, magic word is omenshee lol . Great service, quick, very nice, new interior. Glad they have this spot in Dublin read more

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Decided to try their "Top 1": HOMURA ABURASOBA. I substituted the raw egg for the poached egg. It was good! Mixing all the ingredients together really helped coat the noodles! I was afraid that the dish might be too spicy, but it was tolerable for me. It was a good portion size too - just right. The noodles were soft and chewy. I would go back again! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by how delish non broth ramen could be. Since this was my first time trying this place I decided to go for whatever was most popular - the Spicy pork ramen. I'm usually a whimp for spicy foods but this was perfect. Spicy Pork Ramen: got it with poached egg. The flavors of the mixed ramen was amazing. It reminded me of a kind of Dan Dan noodle or zhazhiang mian. This bowl of noodle was pretty filling as I struggled to finish it. Place was new and clean. Plenty of parking. read more

Kajiken - Spicy pork (1 w/o onion and chives) - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

This is their new location in Dublin! This place is known for their Abura Soba, a savory soupless ramen bowl bursting with umami flavor. I've tried other places for this, but this place still tops my number one favorite.  All of their noodles are made in house and are fresh and chewy. If you haven't tried this place already, add this to your food list for sure!  What we ordered: * Homura Aburasoba * Wagyu Roast Beef Aburasoba * Oroshi Ponzo Karaage * Hiyayakko Cold Tofu read more

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I love a good dry ramen and this was it, perfect on a hot day when you don't want soup. I've gotten a few different dishes but this time Mako recommended the curry flavored ramen and to order extra fried garlic and a side of cabbage and it was the way to go. So flavorful!! Thank you Mako for the recommendation and the wonderful service!! read more

Kajiken - KEEMA CURRY ABURASOBA - Ramen Near Me - Dublin, California

Really quick and friendly service. Great for a quick bite. Obsessed with the flavor of the Soboro Aburasoba!! Despite the lack of other toppings, the ground chicken & the green onion are soooo flavorful. Hojicha latte was really nice. 50% sweetness is still quite sweet--almost perfect. A fave for sure read more

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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

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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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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To me, it's a new way to eat noodles. Seems like a "dry" ramen. Flavor is good, portions are appropriate and service is fast and efficient. Dining area is clean as would be expected from a Japanese restaurant. I like this place and will add it to our rotation. This style of enjoying noodles was cool and new...not something that happens often. read more

Kajiken - Mince pork and sliced pork aburasoba (#2) - 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

This was my first time trying brothless ramen, and I liked it way more than I expected. We ordered the Homura Aburasoba, Original Aburasoba, and Soboro Aburasoba. It wasn't too busy on a Thursday evening, so there was no wait. The space is open and roomy, with plenty of seating. The noodles were soft and flavorful, though I've noticed they can be a little dry on some visits. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. 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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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 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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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

OMG, the curry ramen without soup is phenomenal, plus half off on draft beer. Totally love this place. The texture of the ramen with the curry flavored meet reminds me of the Japanese version of spaghetti bolognese. Simply delicious, I can eat once a week. read more

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Their most popular dish is indeed quite good. Their rice dish could use a bit more sauce. Service was great. read more

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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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