Kajiken Chicago
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About
Kajiken Chicago — honest japanese in Chinatown. Sleek and intentional, with the aesthetic dialed in. Traditional preparation with honest flavors. "The karaage was so good, crispy and juicy" — Min Huang
Experience Breakdown
Lily Lee
338 reviews
“As for the homura don, which was a ground pork rice bowl, this was the most disappointing, 2 stars, compared to other Japanese restaurants back home in Michigan, as well as the Taiwanese version, which is lots of ground pork drenched over rice with a sauce and pickled vegetables, which were nonexistent in this recipe”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
My friends and I visited the restaurant at 9 PM on Monday. We didn’t like literally anything. The service was terrible.
The Roast Beef bowl looks completely different from the picture.
Location
2161 S China Pl Unit A, Chicago, IL 60616
What 325+ diners say about Kajiken Chicago
“I was headed to daifuku ramen but saw it was super busy so i took a peek a Kajiken and I really dont regret it.”
I was headed to daifuku ramen but saw it was super busy so i took a peek a Kajiken and I really dont regret it. I took myself out on a solo date and ate there spicy tonkatsu ramen with endamame and I have no regrets. There was so much flavor and the employees gave me my space while I watched my netflix show and enjoyed my food. They seem very nice and the atmosphere was very comfortable. I would recommend this to people tbh
Erendira “Ere” Garcia
Jan 2026
“The ramen I chose was fresh, delicious, and nicely decorated.”
The ramen I chose was fresh, delicious, and nicely decorated. Staff are professional. Everything feels clean. I would love to go back ❤️.
Phuong Thai My
Dec 2025
“Pretty good brothless ramen for $13.”
Pretty good brothless ramen for $13. Though I think quantity is bit less, as most people can easily eat 1 1/2 ramen by themselves.
Bubba B
Oct 2025
“Delicious, it’s not packed either.”
Delicious, it’s not packed either. Highly recommend the beef roast ramen!
Lizette Vela
Sep 2025
“Must try if you’re visiting Chinatown!”
Must try if you’re visiting Chinatown!! I got the sukiyaki soupless ramen and it might have been my favorite meal of my trip to chicago. The restaurant itself is nice, and staff is super friendly. Highly recommend!
Nimrah Saeed
Aug 2025
“Really good food in intimate setting.”
Really good food in intimate setting. Very good service. Food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Decor simple and perfect.
JETS
Jul 2025
“Best dry (broth-less) ramen in town.”
Best dry (broth-less) ramen in town! Service is fast & good. The restaurant is always clean. Highly recommended!
Novita Wong
Apr 2025
“The dried mix noodle is really good.”
The dried mix noodle is really good. We also had karaage. It is crispy yet tender inside.
Ritz Xu
Jan 2025
“I recently dined at kaijinken for the first time, and I was thoroughly impressed.”
I recently dined at kaijinken for the first time, and I was thoroughly impressed. The service was exceptional, with attentive staff, and the food was amazing. It was an unforgettable experience that has left me eager to return for more culinary delights and top-notch service. Highly recommended!
su kenny
Jan 2025
“One of my new favorite spots on Chicago.”
One of my new favorite spots on Chicago! This noodle place has such cute decorations and an intimate eating space. The dishes have a pretty wide range while also staying true to the theme and everything is reasonably priced (can be really hard to find these days especially in a big city)! We got the chili edamame and fried chicken to share and then I got some really great noodles for my main! Everything was delicious and I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone and everyone!
Gurleen Kaur
Jan 2025
“I loved this little place.”
I loved this little place. Super clean, modern and friendly. I was satisfied with my bowl of noodles. (Spicy Tonkotsu)… It’s not real spicy tho. But I was still happy.
John Von Klopp
Jan 2025
“My fave abura soba.”
My fave abura soba! Love the chewiness of the noodles and just enough flavor! My fave is sukiyaki one! The age tofu was just enough ginger flavor and radish. I wish they added the fish flakes!
Lydia Tan
Nov 2024
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