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A family member and I recently stopped by to try this place out after an appointment in the area. After looking over the menu, we ordered potato croquettes and the cold noodle salad with ham to share. The potato croquettes were okay, nothing outstanding. The cold noodle salad was very light and refreshing. I rarely see this dish being sold anywhere anymore so whenever I see it on menus, it's an immediate must order. I will say that the ham was very salty, next time I order this I'll get it with something different. For our main entrees, we each ordered the Nikumori with a soft-boiled egg. This was delicious, hands down our favorite dish that we tried on this visit. The noodles were bouncy with a nice chew to them and the flavor was plentiful with a good amount of spice to it. Overall, the quality and quantity of the food were reasonable for the prices. Service was friendly and attentive from start to finish. I will say though that there was only one server when we were there, so I would imagine service can be a bit slow once the rush hits. The decor of this place is what you would expect from a typical ramen spot, casual and a bit on the smaller side.
Upon arrival we were greeted by the staff, Carlos. Carlos knew the menu really well, super attentive and professional. The only reason why I'm giving this place any stars is because of the waiter Carlos. I mean this in a good way. One of the best services in the district area. As it got closer to lunch the place became packed and he handled it excellently!! However, the food was disappointing. It was quite bland, not authentic Japanese food even though they have many options of several Japanese dishes. I had the Wagu Abura Soba and the Chicken marinade. Barely any real authentic flavors. The noodles were saggy in both of the dishes. The chicken barely had any flavor. I was disappointed. The wagu meat was okay , but rubbery for some reason. We ate the food anyway and were nervous about complaining in the restaurant. I came along with a friend and they had ordered the box. The miso soup that came with it was bland and lacked flavor. It was most likely store bought and not fresh. The gyoza was over fried and hard to chew. The fruit that comes with it comes from either a jar or a can! We couldn't believe the quality.. we paid $20 for the Abura Soba and $15 for the box. It's definitely not worth the money. (This is considered their lunch menu, 2 items). Shortly after eating the food we both rushed home due to becoming sick! I'm not sure which dish it was from but it really shouldn't be taken lightly that both of us became ill after eating here. I'm really not sure if anything in their menu is actually fresh. Everything tasted like it had been frozen and the quality of meat was not good. I hope this can help the restaurant improve for later. Accessibility is great at this location. Lots of seating. Nicely decorated
We were looking forward to trying this place from all the reviews, ending up being disappointed, not sure if it was not a good night with low staffing in kitchen? Our waiter was friendly but he was the only one serving the whole place. We all enjoyed the broth less ramen I ordered but the wagyu roast beef was not great, basically a grocery store deli cut meat in the ramen. My husband's original aburasoba was lukewarm temperature when he got it, and our son's katsu chicken was perfectly crunchy but he said chicken was meh, he mostly ate the fries. The table we set at was by the windows in corner and the side of the wall was dirty with old broth splatter from several previous customers, edge of table by wall wasn't thoroughly cleaned as it was very greasy. Hopefully the owner will hold their staff accountable to keep up the cleanliness and hire more staff in kitchen to keep food freshness on point when delivered to tables. The potential is there with the flavoring in the ramen's (besides the wagyu roast beef)
Not sure if I ordered the wrong items from the menu but it was just okay. The edamame was good and so was the pickled cucumber. The tonkatsu was over cooked, almost charred and the meat was tough? The miso soup was overloaded with seaweed. Service was really good and Carlos was just amazing and helpful. I came here after two so the place was empty except for me. Maybe I need to try something else on the menu next time...
This is such a good place to eat. I've only been one other time but I had to eat here today since I was at the mall. It did not disappoint. My food was so yummy that there were no leftovers. I ordered the same thing from before which I believe is called Siboro which is noodles with ground chicken , green onions, and noodles. I did ask for the spices to be added thinking it would spice it up , but it did not. It was yummy though. I added a lot of chili oil to spice it up but that did not do anything either. It was still very good though. I enjoyed my time here eating my dinner while reading my book. My waitress was amazing and made sure I and enough water to drink and only checked on me a couple times to make sure I was good since I was deep into my book. The restaurant was clean and so was the gender neutral restroom. Great spot to try out if you haven't yet.
We came here after seeing the reviews and the place did not disappoint, I had the broth-less Wagyu one and my husband has the Tonkotsu and both were really good and tasty. Only took photos of the Gyozas but would definitely come back to try other items. Devin was our server and he accommodated us on late Sunday before they closed so it was very quiet. I feel this restaurant is very affordable and we were really full! Loved it
When I heard that Kajiken Ramen had opened in Desert Ridge Marketplace (my neighborhood), I was excited. I love ramen. I don't check out restaurants when they first open because it typically takes them a little while to work out all of the kinds. A good amount of time has now passed, so I checked them out for dinner on a Thursday evening. While I walked over, there's plenty of parking in this entertainment and shopping complex. They're located right next to AMC. Ambiance (4/5): Pretty much what you expect from a Japanese ramen spot. Modern, comfortable, and clean. A little on the upscale side without being stuffy. We sat at a table toward the back of the restaurant. It's a relatively small restaurant, that fits around 30 people or so and maybe around 10 on the small outdoor patio. Service (5/5): Pretty much everything you hope for in a service experience. Our waiter was friendly...a nice smile goes a long way. He was consistent, efficient, and stopped by to check in on us at the perfect times. Really no complaints. The only thing that can be improved? Bring a customer copy of the receipt rather than just the merchant copy. This is a standard practice. Drinks (4.5/5): A nice selection of beverages, including Japanese beer and sake. The prices are reasonable, and they even have sake cocktails in a can (I went with the lychee version). My second time trying one. Food (4.5/5): Kajiken is known for their broth-less ramen. For someone who loves traditional ramen, I was skeptical. Yet, when in Rome...so I decided to go with one of their broth-less options that comes with noodles, chasu, green onions, bamboo shoots, nori, and a seasoned egg. Even though there's no broth, think of it as a noodle dish you would get at an Asian restaurant. It was delicious. I also got an order of the potato croquettes which similarly came with green onions and a delicious sauce on top. Delicious yet again. The portion sizes aren't great, my general gripe with Japanese restaurants, but the quality is there. One of my favorite spots in Desert Ridge Marketplace (which says a lot given how many solid dining establishments are in the area).
I finally checked out what all the hype was about. We arrived around 6:00 PM and were seated at a table where the sun hit right in the eyes--unfortunately, the window shades didn't do much to block it. On the bright side, our server Carlos was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout our meal! The food: Kajiken Original Ramen: It was decent, but not the best I've had. There wasn't quite enough sauce for my taste, so we had to request extra on the side to level it up. Oroshi Ponzu Karaage & Ika Geso Karaage: The starters were a hit! I especially enjoyed the fried squid (Ika Geso). I will definitely be returning to try some of the other menu items.
We ordered the Oroshi Ponzu Karaage, Ika Karaage, Homura, and Keema Curry Aburasoba. We had really high expectations for this place, but unfortunately, we left feeling very disappointed. First off, the service was incredibly slow. It was Memorial Day, so maybe they were short-staffed, but at 2:00 PM there was only one server and one chef working. Even though the restaurant wasn't completely full, it took a while just to be seated. After sitting down, it took another chunk of time just to order, and then we waited a solid 30 minutes for our food to arrive. I can't imagine how they would manage if the place was actually busy. As for the food, the fried appetizers were a massive letdown. The karaage was $13 for just five tiny pieces, and the fried squid consisted of only four small tentacles. On top of the tiny portions, the frying technique wasn't nearly as good as what you'd get at other Japanese restaurants. For the main dishes, we tried the aburasoba (soupless noodles). I've had Kajiken in the California Bay Area before, and the flavor profile here was basically the same: extremely salty. However, while the Homura in California comes with chives, the version here used cilantro instead. Also, it's supposed to be topped with a raw egg yolk in the center, but ours came with half a soft-boiled egg instead. The Keema Curry was better by comparison, it wasn't overly salty, and while it looked identical to the Homura, it had a nice curry flavor that made it much less heavy. Overall, thanks for the server who was working incredibly hard that day, he was so busy but very friendly. However, management definitely needs to step up, and the food quality has a long way to go.
Finally got to try this place as I unfortunately live quite far because I'd go more often for their lunch special. 2 half bowls of the dry ramen for the price of one makes it perfect to try different flavors. I ordered karaage to start as I chose the Homura and Curry dry ramen lunch special. thought the curry was fantastic and would order that again. Homura was good but the fishy taste is quite overpowering in the dish. It wasn't bad, just wouldn't order it again personally. The interior of this place is very open and clean. I appreciate the friendly service and they had 2016 carti and uzi blasting so this alone was fire.
First time at the new AZ location after trying it in Cali! We were really excited since it was so yummy when we had it before. We were seated right away. I was in a soupy mood so I actually got the to katsu ramen, despite the fact that they specialize in the soupless type. It came with one slice of chashu, and no egg. The noodles are different from the ones they use in their regular sobas, and the soup was pretty low in the bowl. Overall definitely not the worst ramen I've ever had, decent toppings, and nice flavor. The star here is the soupless ramens. On Memorial Day they still honored their lunch special, which is 2 half bowls of your choosing, for the price of the more expensive one. We got the curry bowl, and the homura, which was a spicy mincemeat sauce. I personally really liked the curry bowl, I dressed it up with chili oil and vinegar and really loved all the parsley that was included, it wasn't very salty so I thought the light curry flavor was really delicious. My boyfriend really enjoyed the other one, the flavors were more explosive and had an overall more satisfying bite. The lunch special was the perfect way to try two different ones! This is a sitdown restaurant, and there was only one server, but it was a small place. I'll definitely be back in probably will bring some friends soon!
2nd time coming in and was pretty blown away by the selection of food and the drinks. We got the takoyaki and the karage. Wasabi alioli is now going to be a staple. Alejandra was great as a server overall. I got the waygu soupless dish which definitely satisfies the craving of ramen without the heat (since it is currently 3 digit temps outside). Overall great foods and great vibes!
We ordered the brothless ramen and both were amazing! Staff is nice. Wish they have a location in north Gilbert though.
7 months ago
I really enjoyed this place! We went right when they opened so we didn't have to wait. There aren't too many seats in the restaurant so I imagine it fills up fast. The ramen was delicious! The chili oil had so much flavor in addition to the spice. The takoyaki was also really tasty. I would definitely come back. The total for two ramens, an appetizer, and a beer was like $50, so not cheap but not overly expensive. read more
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Fred Z.
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My SIL and I decided to pop in and give this place a try. It was about a 90 min wait so we shopped around a bit. Thank goodness for the mall, it was a good time killer. When we were called and seated I noticed the servers quickness & attentiveness to the patrons. The restaurant is rather small. Neat place for a quick lunch or dinner. The food came out in a timely manner. I honestly liked the appetizers & dessert more than the ramen. I'd give it another shot and try different items next time. read more
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7 months ago
Yums and interesting experience having dry ramen for the first time. I felt like it had too much oil to my liking, much heavier than I expected. I ordered the homura and my partner got the Wagyu roast beef. The Wagyu sauce in his, was great, but after a while felt like a drag to keep eating. The beef didn't meet expectations considering it's Wagyu. Possibly related to us coming an hour before closing so I would have to try again to give a better review. Ambiance was nice though, great server and lots of space to sit. Our food came out quick too. read more
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1 month ago
First off, we have been waiting to see this open! And kinda forgot to come back for it (desert ridge is more of a winter activity for us but we watched the spiderman movie so had to finally stop by!) immediately 5 stars for the service. I believe his name was Carlos (young man with dark hair+glasses at 5 pm Tuesday). Super friendly when walking in, checking in, great knowledge of menu and recommendations, and checked in on us continuously WHILE the dinner rush kept picking up! Even had time for quick conversations and wow 10/10 guy. For food, ramen was super yummy. Almost on par with my boyfriend's homemade ramen. Delicious and the vinegar+chili oil on tables was a nice touch! I want to come back for the rice bowls and appetizers. The area was super nice and chill, instructions even on the wall! I love the art throughout it was beautiful. We will be back (probably in the winter when it's cold outside ;) but food, service, ambiance were great. Way to go Kajiken but honestly way to go Carlos (I hope I got that right)!! Good service is hard to find and he makes you want to stay just from the greeting :) read more
3 months ago
This is a cozy little restaurant tucked into the Desert Ridge mall. First the food - we ordered potato croquettes for apps and they were served quickly and nice and hot so tasty! Large portions. We all got different things; two of us got the soupless ramen and it was delicious! One for a chicken platter and another Miso ramen. All was wonderful! But the best part of the experience was the wait staff - two young adults who were so hard working and polite! They couldn't have been nicer or more helpful! read more
Stopped in for an early dinner on Sunday at around 4 PM. Wasn't too busy, but this starts a pile in at about 5:00 PM since this place popped up on Instagram and I've been wanting to try it. I usually prefer my Ramen with broth, but this was a pretty unique way that I've never tried before and honestly all the flavor was there. It was actually very nice. It's a very small menu, but it does provide a good amount on there and that's all you really need and I believe that all of their dishes are done quite well. Interior was simple but definitely had an authentic ramen feel to it and the staff was friendly. I would definitely return if you're interested in looking for a Ramen dish without broth cause it is definitely worth trying! read more
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Service - amazing Ambiance - smells like sewer Food - we got wagyu. It was overpriced for what it's worth. Wagyu was chewy, flavorless, and cold. read more
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4 months ago
Our fam of 3 love ramen and had tried a decent variety but not brothless. We did not know what to expect with Abura soba and were pleasantly surprised. Homura and Keema curry were rich and full of umami. As expected, hubby enjoyed my curry bowl so much that he didn't give it back after we swapped to try each other's. The spicy minced pork in the Homura was not spicy for me so I asked for chili oil. My son (10) got a regular tonkotsu ramen and loved it too. The decor was clean looking and we enjoyed the art work on the walls. The owner and a gent who appeared to be a chef were very friendly and attentive to our needs (while our server was more just doing her job). Overall we were really happy to have a new option so close to us and will definitely visit again! read more
3 months ago
I was very excited to try the dry noodles or brothless ramen.. the noodles were flavorful and the dry toppings was some intense taste. If you don't like a fishy taste you might find this too much, but it did taste pretty authentic. read more
8 months ago
Came here at noon and was told that they do not have spicy miced pork and waygu beef, so basically most of the Aburasoba I cannot order (4 of the 7 items unavailable). The server also told us about it when he came to take order after we sat down for 15 minutes and finally here to take our order. The restaurant is pretty small, so there is a bit of a wait before getting table. read more
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I brought some family here and had a really nice experience overall. The service was top notch...attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome the whole time. The food was good, and everything came out in a timely manner. I especially enjoyed the miso soup. The tea was a bit on the sweet side for my taste, but still enjoyable. It was a great spot for a family outing, and I'll definitely be returning to try more items on the menu. read more
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The ramen noodle texture was excellent. The concept is great, but I think one or two broth options would help out in that area. Dom was amazing. Excellent service and really on top of everything. The prices were extremely affordable. Price plus quality is 5 stars as a combination. read more
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I was so excited to try this place after seeing an Instagram reel of it on my feed. It was about an hour wait. We came on a Sunday night about 6pm. They're in their soft opening phase right now and it's right next to AMC theater and Cupbop at Desert Ridge Marketplace. I ordered the Kajiken original soba which has chashu and I added kimchi and a seasoned egg. I wish i ordered the extra chashu because it only has 2 slices. My boyfriend got the Nikumori which had spicy minced pork and pork slices. For the choice of egg which is included he got a poached egg which I really wish I got it looked so good. My seasoned egg was really small and just ok. I've never had soupless ramen before but this was so delicious! The noodles are perfectly seasoned and oily enough so it doesn't taste like you're just eating dry noodles with meat. For our appetizer we both got miso soup which was just ok. And for dessert we both really wanted the matcha cheesecake with ube ice cream but they were sold out. :( so we settled on the tiramisu which was absolutely delicious. I would definitely come back here again! read more
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8 months ago
We came here on a Monday before 12 noon and we were seated right away. Service is fast and friendly. Ramen is delicious. This is a good addition at desert ridge. read more
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8 months ago
The service was great: we were greeted in a very friendly manner and our server was nice and attentive. The food took quite a bit to arrive even though the place was not full. Everything tasted ok - nothing to write home about... A good part of my noodles were one big hard cold ball - let's assume this is not the norm. I also had to add a good amount of chilli oil to get a kick. Another thing is their glasses - 8 or 10 oz tiny metal things... Soda comes with refills, but how many times can you ask a waiter for one? Please, get bigger glasses! This is a nice addition to the Desert Ridge mall, but, I think, once the novelty wears off, this will not be a star attraction. read more
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7 months ago
My fiance and I have been eyeballing this spot since it opened. We finally went after valentine's day. The front service was helpful, polite, and quick to welcome us. We were seated within 5 minutes after arriving, asked for outdoor seating. It was nice weather outside and not too loud inside. Our waiter was quick and provided recommendations when asked. I ordered the curry ramen and miso soup, my fiance ordered the waygu ramen bowl and fried chicken for my toddler. Everything was delicious, please note that the ramen is brothless but the sauce coats the noodles very nicely, definitely NOT dry! We would go back and hopefully it gets added to ubereats. I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 due to not having a kids menu or kids drinks (no kids cups). read more
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8 months ago
I was so excited to try this place bc of a much needed ramen place in this area. Flavor was good but prices were a bit high for what you get. Ponzu karaage was just ok as the breading on the chicken was not super crispy and small portions for the price of $10. Original ramen was good flavor but egg was only half of one and it was slightly overcooked. I added cabbage for extra $2 which only a few strips of purple cabbage. I don't think I'll be back due to the overall value of the food. Service was great tho and ambiance is nice. read more
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Food was amazing recommend ordering the Homura, super flavorful. You can add chili oil and vinegar to add more flavor if you like. Service was great, Carlos was our server and was very friendly and helpful. The ambiance was great very welcoming and helpful, always happy to help. I got a Matcha Latte on the side and was very good and sweet, personal favorite. read more
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