Food was pretty good, liked the dry noodles over the ramen ones. The gyoza was a hot with our toddler. Kaki (oysters) fry was fresh and plump. Takoyaki was classic. Service was a little slow but it was dinner time. The atmosphere was cozy read more

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Really loved Kajiken in California, so was excited to try this one! The menu is very different - there's even an Old Bay shrimp aburasoba, so cool - but it definitely hit the spot and I'll be coming back. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive, and the ambiance is very nice. However, one of our entrees didn't come out for ~30 min, after the rest of our party was almost finished with ours... wish they offered something in compensation for that - was quite disappointing with no explanation. We tried/recs: - Niku miso (5/5): top rec, loved this one! Not one of their most popular (according to our waitress), but I really enjoyed it. Flavorful, just the right texture, 2 different types of pork, and a raw egg to mix in. - Karaage curry don (4.5/5): my mom really liked the chicken & curry in this, I was surprised! It was filling, though it doesn't look huge at first glance! Lots of rice at the bottom. - Gyoza (4.5/5): tasty, small appetizer. Comes w/ 6 pcs. read more

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I don't know. I might be missing something about this place. Perhaps it was the weeknight dinner. Perhaps it's the added phrase for "Rockville area" or "MD" or " DMV" I just thought the food (tonkotsu noodles) was okay. The price was similar to SoCal. Maybe a bit more for less. That was a bit surprising, especially for appetizers. Drinks were good and affordable. I think I took my socal ramen restaurants for granted. The real test will be comparing to Japanese ramen places. Not too many people on a Thursday evening. We were seated right away. Quiet. K-pop music in the background. Tables by the counter and mostly 2-4 person seating arrangements. There is a larger round table in back. The server (Matthew) was super friendly and helpful and came by street a helpful pace. Filled up our water cups. Let us stay to talk as we digested. read more

This place is one of my fav places to go with my kids. My kids loved the dumplings so much and the fried oysters with eggs was amazing. The ramen I got the spicy one and it was amazing. They were kind enough to give me spicy chili sauce on the side to make it even more spicier. Our waitress was amazing, she was kind and polite and did always check up on us to refill our waters. They are so friendly the staff there I love it. It is. Quiet place and I love it so much; not loud of a place so if makes it great being there with a group. Everyone is so respectful of the noise. read more

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I love their dry ramen. I tried almost everything in the menu (dry ramen only). And my fav is sukiyaki one. Thats it. The beef one with egg, not so much The price is reasonable too. I always comeback at least once every2 week read more

It's my first time to dine here. I loved the menu. It seemed simple and manageable. It was quiet and peaceful. The service was very attentive. I ordered the TONKOTSU ramen original noodle soup, Karrage deep fried chicken, Sukiyaki Don beef with rice. The noodle soup was light, the fried chicken was tender, and not crispy to my surprise. Sukiyaki Don beef with rice is my favorite dish. The black sesame cake is terrific! read more

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Did a quick order to pick up for my friend and I. They're known for their soba noodles but to be honest if you don't eat it right away foods gets really cold. So carry out isn't the best option. I like the classic and they give you a good portion of food (but you can always add more toppings if you want). It's really busy on the weekends for dinner so not an ideal time to go. Lunch or week day options might be better. read more

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Both the abura soba and the ramen noodle soups are solid choices at this location-- rich, flavorful, and the noodles have a good chew to them. The appetizers/side dishes are okay, but the stars on the menu are definitely the noodles! Service is attentive! Staff check in frequently to refill water/ask if you need anything. It's a good place for small groups or pairs. read more

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There was about a 20-minute wait at dinner time on the weekend. It was no problem as there's a Teso Life store a few stores down to waste time. The place is designed to seat 2 or 4 people at most seats so if your party has 5 or more, the wait may be longer. If I'm not wrong, they have like four 6-seaters. How's the food? The appetizers are alright. Main noodle? Stick to the special dry noodles - abura soba. The ramen here is meh. I wouldn't get it. If you really don't know what to order, try the "SUKIYAKI" with beef brisket. I'd recommend ordering some chilli oil on the side if you want a little kick. read more

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The dry ramen and appetizer options at this restaurant are really great--full of flavor and definitely worth trying. The restaurant itself is beautiful and very clean, which makes for a nice dining atmosphere. The staff was a bit slow during our visit, and the tap water tasted a little off, but overall it was still an enjoyable experience. Potential for an even better visit next time! Our toddler also enjoyed the tonkatsu ramen and the dessert, which was a nice bonus for family dining. read more

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I finally made it into Kajiken to dine in versus grabbing takeout. The restaurant is located in the newer shopping development beside Congressional Plaza. There is parking in the front as well as the back of the row of shops. I came here over the weekend in the early afternoon for an early lunch. It was a group of four adults and three kids. We were lucky to be seated right away without reservations. We were seated in the back and the staff were very accommodating to push two tables in the back together so that we could all fit comfortably. My family ordered our usual takeout options. - Tonkotsu Ramen - My toddler loves this ramen, it is flavorful with plenty of standard toppings: Egg, Menma, Nori and Scallion. I usually order an extra side of noodles and this is the perfect meal portion for us both. - Chashu Don - My younger son loves this! The Chashu is diced into small portions, easy to mix into the rice. Scallion and Nori is added as toppings, both mix well into the rice as well. The portion is perfect for a child. If an adult is ordering I would say this would be an appetizer or another entree would need to be ordered if you are hungry. The staff were attentive, friendly and polite. With three kids at the table we were asking for alot (extra bowls, extra utensils, extra napkins, water refills, extra straws, etc. etc.). The staff were so kind and patient, making sure that we were all taken care of. I will definitely be back again and would highly recommend this spot for both dining and takeout :) read more

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Waiter was pleasant but I wish he checked up on us a tad more! The place wasn't noisy at all. Great place to catch up with friends for lunch or dinner. Sukiyaki w/ egg 8/10: Would definitely get again. The sauce is at the bottom & the server let us know that. The meat to noodle ratio was reasonable. Near the end, I found that the dish was getting saltier. Tiramisu crepe cake 10/10: I'm just a huge fan of crepe cakes and Tiramisu so maybe I'm biased. Would recommend this dessert. It's so light ! read more

Kajiken - Sukiyaki don w/ egg - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Excellent Food! Best Service! Relax ambiance! I have been going to Kajiken since I moved to MD and have taken my guests there. read more

Excellent "dry" ramen, efficient and friendly service, perfectly pleasant space. I really loved the karaage (only five pieces for the order but came out hot and crispy and not oily with soy and mayo-based sauces), and the roast beef dry noodle which comes with springy noodles, tasty sauce and a yoghurt(?) based sauce, green onions, fried shallots(?), and a raw egg yolk. The beef was tender and well balanced. I would definitely be back. Quite affordable and tasty! read more

Kajiken - Roast beef dry ramen noodle - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

So unfortunate that I was just visiting because I wish I had one near me!!! I came for lunch and ordered the lunch combo and was just so blown away by how good everything was !!! I think I might prefer dry ramen like this over soupy ramen. The flavor is just sooo, soooo good!! I ordered the original + kaarage + sprite but there's a bunch of different options for you to mix n match. You can even swap the soda for a miso soup if you want. Original: FLAWLESS!! The right amount of salty and umami. It doesn't look like it but all the sauce is on the bottom and there is ABSOLUTELY enough sauce to coat every strand of noodle and get all the flavor on there. The chashu on top and good too and I love how bamboo comes with it (instead of being an extra add on like some other places) Karaage was nice and juicy and they gave a decent amount of pieces!!! Crispy outside, juicy inside!! Exactly how it's meant to be. There's 2 sauces too and both were good. Had an amazing lunch and hopefully there's one opening near me in the future!! read more

Kajiken - Lunch special-- original, kaarage, sprite - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Interesting place for soupless ramen. The parking in the front runs out fast from the many restaurants, but there's also parking in the back. I wouldn't recommend this place if you have a big appetite since the portion sizes are tiny. With 2 people eating 3 bowls, we were still starving and had to go to another restaurant to eat right after. This might be the downside of not having any broth to fill your stomach too. The ramen was cooked well so it has a chewy texture. The original dry ramen was our favorite, 2nd was niku miso and least was the roast beef as the sauce was sour. The service was nice as all the servers greet you when you step in and say goodbye in Japanese when you leave. There's 2 bathrooms which are nice and clean and high chairs for toddlers. read more

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We came to this busy restaurant because I wanted to try the brothless ramen. Instead of broth, you mix with oils and vinegar, add toppings. Our party of four enjoyed this (some of us were repeat customers). The parking lot for this location gets very crowded, so it's worth getting here early. I really enjoyed having ramen without the broth -- will try this again! read more

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Really nice place. The sukiyaki was the best dish. Awesome noodles and sauce at the bottom, the beef cooked to perfection! My spicy tonkatsu could have been spicier, but it was delicious, especially on a cold day. The service was excellent. Our waiter, Andy, did a great job explaining the menu and what they are good at. For dessert we had the sesame chocolate mousse and the tiramisu . They get their desserts from a place in Rockville town center. The sesame dessert was spot on for me. Not too sweet and very different from all the usual flavors I'm used to. Definitely go here if you are in the area. read more

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I've eaten here several times and I'm surprised I haven't written a review! We arrived an hour before closing. Parking is a little easier here at 830p. The interior is warm and inviting. The food came out fast. According to our server we finished eating our appetizer and bowls of soup in 25 min. He knew exactly because of when he put the order in. I'm not a fast eater so I was shocked. It was obvious I was hungry. The ramen here is delish. My go to bowl is Tonkatsu. I love a good pork broth. It's rich in flavor. The portion is perfect. Ask for Shawn, he is an awesome server and checked in with us often. We are definitely going back and asking for him! read more

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We visited during a Sunday afternoon and had to wait just a minute for a table to be cleared. The service was efficient and thoughtful. We had a starter of karaage and you can never go wrong with that. I had the Tonkotsu ramen and it was good. I thought the portion size was a bit smaller than other places I have been, but it was still plenty. My wife had the Homura abura soba. This did not come with a 'dipping' sauce, but the dish was good. I liked this more than my ramen. The layout reminds of places I've visited in Japan. It was a comfortable dining experience and not too loud while Japanese music was playing in the background. With flavor, menu options, prices and service, this place is worth a visit. I recommend parking behind the building because the front is busy and dead-ends on the right side forcing everyone to do a U-turn. read more

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This little gem has a cute ambience and aesthetic. When you walk in it's clean, decorated beautifully with Anime and the service is QUICK hunTY. I ordered, turned around to grab something out of my purse then the food was there. The food was hot (just like me) and fresh. I personally was not too hungry, but I got the gyoza's and it was good! I give it a 7/10. Dough was moist and the chicken was juicy. It could use a hint of more flavor, but still a good option! The edamame was nice I thought that could have more flavor, personally, but it's still good with a perfect texture and I love the garlic and spice on the outside of the edamame. My best friend had the soup and it looked amazing. This is Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with spice in the side, which they gave a generous amount of. Their menu has a front and back side to it so look on both because they have AMAZING options that I will try and share with you lovely people! Go try it out read more

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My friend and I ordered the tonkotsu ramen. It was good. The portion size also felt a little small for the price, particularly when compared to other ramen spots in the area. Service was slower than expected. read more

Kajiken - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Kinda disappointed the last two times I've been here. I usually get the original and feel like they've increased the ratio of fatty layer to meat layer. Its a bit too fatty for me now. read more

I tried Kajiken when they first opened last year. It was great but fell off my radar with all the new restaurants opening in the area. I was in the mood for sukiyaki one night and DoorDash a bunch of stuff and it hit the spot. Since then my family and I have been two additional times this month and it just started getting cold. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and the service is impeccable. I have had the pleasure of trying 90% of the menu now. All of it is pretty solid depending upon taste. Tips- Hot barley tea is commentary if you ask. The condiments on the table can help enhance flavor. Not that the flavors aren't already great. It's like adding the siracha and hoisin to your Pho. You want to go the restaurant for the experience and condiments. It's a must. Like eating chipotle with the kind of fork they provide. read more

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Food- 4/5 Service- 3/5 Ambiance 4/5 Lunch special consisted of seaweed soup, soda, appetizer-karrage, original adura soba, and soda For their lunch special, you couldn't beat what you got for the price point. I don't think I've ever had adura soba noodles in this area and it was tasty. The Karrage was not crispy enough and the soup was ok. read more

Kajiken - Original soba noodles - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Came here for lunch, food was so good! Service was great and the retaurant was so cute! Will be back! read more

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I love this place and could not recommend it enough. The service is quick and the vibe of the restaurant is very cozy. I have tried about everything on the menu but my favorites are the sukiyaki, roast beef and the teriyaki. The portions are the perfect size and you won't be left hungry. read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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My friends and I dined in for dinner, and we were really amazed with the overall experience! Service was superb, and the food was delicious :) The setup of the restaurant is cute and cozy. Parking can get hectic near the entrance so you can park in the garage located towards the back of the building (right by the hotel). read more

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Went for lunch! Great experience overall. Loved their lunch deal! The brothless noodles were delicious and flavorful and because of the lunch deal, it also came with an appetizer! The original tonkatsu was very good too! Other people seem to love it as well as I posted on tiktok and people loved it. I recommend because service was fast and some guests were there on their lunch breaks! Ambience was quiet and peaceful while still being pretty busy. read more

Kajiken - Lunch Deal - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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The decor is nice, the service prompt. The Ramen is the dry variety. I would say the style doesn't suit me. So after the first couple of times, stopped going there cause there's only a couple of side dishes that's worth going. Then I had the same type of Ramen in a random mall shop in Japan and it absolutely blew me away, never mind the service and price. So my new conclusion is that the food didn't get there. Maybe hit the American quality mark, but not there in real terms. For people who don't know their Japanese food, this place is doing fine. read more

Kajiken focuses on soupless ramen known as aburasoba, but they also have soup ramen and donburi. Both times I've been I've had The Original aburasoba, which comes with chashu (pork), bamboo, and nori. It reminded me of lomein. The pork was melt-in-your-mouth. I really enjoyed this noodle bowl. I've also had the karaage, which is like popcorn chicken. Very juicy and tender. On both visits, service was great. I hope to try their other noodle bowls soon! It's located in a shopping center in Congressional Plaza with a bunch of new Asian restaurants and Teso Life. read more

Delicious food and a fun, traditional Japanese atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and hospitable even when we came in about 40 minutes before closing and stayed a few minutes extra. They were putting up Christmas decorations and the staff were having fun with it, which was great to see. My friends and I came here hungry and Kajiken did not disappoint. Every single dish we got was delicious. I had never had Abura Soba before, and Kajiken definitely gave a good first impression. The Niku Miso was hearty and filled me up. Kajiken is serving up a unique style of noodles that is definitely worth trying. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Kajiken - Chicken Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Delicious. It has been a long time since I had a dish that felt so satisfying. We had two different aburasoba dishes: niku miso and hidden inferno. Both smelled and tasted so good! The textures and mouth feel of the noodles and sauce were better than I expected. There was no shortage of flavor in both dishes. The hidden inferno was very spicy and had a really nice pepper fragrance. I don't mean just heat, but the aroma. They have some garlic you can grind into the noodles as well at each table. I highly recommend that as it enhances the flavors a bit. Service was great too. The only downside was the service size of our appetizer, the sunomono (cucumbers, seaweed and octopus salad). It was so small. I don't really recommend ordering that. It tasted good, but it barely lasted. Everything else was excellent. read more

Kajiken is one of several new Asian restaurants that have opened on Rockville Pike. Rockville has already had a great selection of Asian-food options, so I was surprised to see even more pop up! Kajiken specializes in their ramen and broth less-type ramen dishes. My friend and I tried their traditional ramen and soupless ramen. The traditional ramen bowl was soothing and comforting. I wish they included a little more broth because I like every bite to have a little soup until the end. All of the toppings and protein sides were also good. I was eager to try their desserts....but refrained as the holidays just came to an end. I hope to come back and try their ice cream and special cakes soon though. read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I've been here for lunch twice, and both times the aburasoba (soupless ramen) dish I ordered, Homura (without the fish powder), have been consistent, which I can appreciate. I also appreciate the noodles being cooked perfectly al dente on both visits - they really are on their A-game with their noodles! The Homura soupless ramen dish comes with spicy minced pork, a poached egg, menma (bamboo shoots), fish powder, scallion and chives; the dish is really tasty with its rich umami flavor and has a kick to it, so make sure you can handle some spice before you order this dish. I've tried the fish powder (on the side) the first time I came here and didn't think it tasted like anything, so I asked to omit it from the order on my second visit as it seems unnecessary to include something that doesn't enhance the dish in any way (less is more, right?). I also ordered cucumber and edamame as extra toppings (there's an upcharge for each extra topping) for my dry ramen; the extra toppings are served in tiny bowls and on the side, so you could share them with people at your table in case you didn't want the entire portion, although it's a small amount (see photos). Service here is nothing to write home about - both times I've visited, there has been no one at the hostess stand, and so I've had to wait a few minutes to be greeted, which is fine. Since their ramen dishes are made to order, they do take a little while to prepare (appetizers seem to come out pretty quickly in case you're starving), so make sure you're not in a huge hurry when you visit. The atmosphere of the restaurant is modern, bright and decorative; however, I didn't like how much space there is between the seat and the table at their booths. I'm on the slender side, and I'm sure a normal person wouldn't notice (or even mind) a little extra room, but I felt like I had to sit at the edge of my seat, which was not the most comfortable position, so that I wouldn't inadvertently get any of the sauce on my clothes. Nevertheless, I will be back again as I do really find that the flavor profile of the Homura is quite satisfying, their noodles consistently al dente, and the portion size perfectly filling for lunch (admittedly, I can eat a lot, but I get full after just one bowl of their dry ramen for lunch!) read more

Just tried Kajiken for the first time after wanting to for a while. I got the vegan noodles and my friend got the karaage chicken. These noodles were LIFE CHANGING!! Incredibly delicious. The restaurant ambiance was fantastic, very nicely decorated. And our server Nicole was fantastic!! I had never tried tofu paste before so I was going to order my noodles without it but she let me know I could get it on the side to try it - and I loved it!! Amazing food and amazing service! read more

Kajiken - Vegan noodles and Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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The Sukiyaki here is so good. We came today at 2:51, just 9 minutes before they closed, and they so kindly took us. We had to get our order in and they served us just as fast. read more

Interesting concept of dry ramen but honestly I thought it was bit salty and the pork slices were too thin. The fried chicken was good. The staff were all great. Good for a quick bit. Brightly lit room. read more

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Always a great place for lunch/dinner! I'm not a fan of soup ramen so their soupless ramen is what I get and I love it! read more

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I'm glad we finally have a solid ramen spot in this area. Even without soup, the noodles are full of flavor. The service was great. Staff were attentive and friendly. There's a good variety of dishes to choose from including appetizer and toppings, and extra parking is available behind the building. On top of that, the restaurant is very clean and well-kept, which made the whole experience even better. read more

Kajiken - Ramen Near Me - Rockville, Maryland