Kajiken
1640 11th Ave, Seattle
(206) 651-4967
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Came here on a Saturday evening and there was a good ~35 to 40 minutes wait.
Thankfully the food was pretty quick to prepare. I love the simplicity of the menu.
My favorite was Roast Beef Aburasoba. It was creamy and less rich then the Homura Aburasoba. The bowls were super filling.
Probably come back during off hours when it's not super busy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Karamen Aburasoba, Homura Aburasoba, Chicken Karaage, Roast Beef Aburasoba
Ordered the Nikumori and had to go back the very next week to get it again. Delicious đ€€
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ramen felt a bit too heavy for me, likely due to the pork bellyâthe fatty portion was a bit much. I ended up with a lot of leftovers. I normally expected it to come with bamboo shoots or seaweed, but it didnât, having just noodles, a generous amount of spicy oil, and meat. This made the flavor profile feel somewhat one-dimensional and probably added to the heaviness. Next time, Iâll try adding bamboo shoots or something veggie to balance it out.
As for the service, it didnât feel particularly welcomingâno greeting when we entered and not even a âthanksâ or âgoodbyeâ when we checked out. The waiter had more of a âget in, eat, pay, and leaveâ attitude.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Homura Aburasoba
It's real
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty noodles in cap hill. Large bowls of chewy noodles with fresh toppings and sauces. Portion sizes range depending on how many toppings you get. I got the curry noodles, which did not disappoint. Fast service and clean tables despite the lunch rush. Kind of loud music.
There is a lunch special where you can get miso soup and a side for an additional $5, which isn't bad but also not super tempting. Typical Seattle prices, which I think is the biggest drawback.
While I am bummed the Korean bowl restaurant that previously occupied this space is now closed, this is a decent replacement!
Wheelchair accessibility: Pretty good. Lots of room between tables. But, this place has a very heavy door!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A most authentic experience! The takoyaki took me right back to Japan with the flavor profile. The ramen is rich and delicious. Thank you! Will definitely recommend to others.
Vegetarian options: Only one labeled vegan dish but customization is available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Homura Aburasoba
Lunch combo was delicious and a good deal around here. The place was packed but was still fast getting the food out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Homura Aburasoba
got the lunch combo set and it was really good! comes with miso soup and your choice of gyoza, takoyaki, or karaage. super filling for a good price đ
nice staff and food came out fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arrived on a Saturday around 11:30am and waited about 30 mins outside. Once seated, the service was fast, though. Food was delicious, a generous portion, and great price for lunch (~$16 before tax + tip).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unorganized. If your a table of 4 you will not be seated. Try another place! A ramen place shouldnât be this bad.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Long line (~25min), but worth it. Original Aburasoba is very classic. Noodles were very flavourful, with umami melted into noodles (8.5/10). Karage chicken also very tender (8/10). Homura arubasoba also good (8/10) but I prefer the classic more because thereâs less distraction from the noodles.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
A little bit salty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homura Aburasoba
I came here on a Monday night an hour before they closed, the service was great, friendly staff and food came pretty quickly. I was decently shocked at how good the food was, simple but extremely delicious and you don't feel bloated afterwards.
My only complaint is the temperature of the venue, it could be warmer on a cold winter night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super delicious brothless noodles đ. I ordered the original as a combo set with miso soup and gyoza đ„. To get the best experience the server suggested adding a swirl of vinegar. I then added chili oil, chili paste, and sesame seeds. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karamen Aburasoba
Rich, flavorful, complex broth-less noodles accompanied by classic sides like gyoza and karaage make for an experience youâll want to come back for and try the entire menu! Get the lunch combo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homura Aburasoba
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