Kajiken Chicago
Lily Lee · 338 Google reviewsKajiken 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 [$$]
What 351 diners keep saying
What 351 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“My lunch spot every time I’m in Chinatown!! the food is so delicious and the portions are perfect. My go to is the Horuma noodles, perfect if you’re into medium spice. My friend loved the vegetarian noodle option too. And the space itself is lovely!”
“We just came back from Japan, and honestly, the flavors here were exactly what we experienced there! Everything was delicious and authentic, and we truly enjoyed our meal. The staff were not particularly attentive overall, but the food more than made up for it. Still, this is an excellent spot that we would highly recommend to anyone who loves mazesoba! 🍜👏”
“The spot has a cool, modern Japanese vibe with lanterns and wood accents—super welcoming and quick service. If you want bold ramen without the broth, this place is a winner. Highly recommend! 🍜”
“The tonkontsu ramen was tasty and very delicious. The side kimchi was delicious too.”
“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”
“The ramen I chose was fresh, delicious, and nicely decorated. Staff are professional. Everything feels clean. I would love to go back ❤️.”
“The gentleman server from Jerusalem was fantastic! Great knowledge of the menu, and so personable! Food was a 10/10! Love this place! A must do in Chinatown!”
“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.”
“Delicious, it’s not packed either. Highly recommend the beef roast ramen!”
“C’était très bon. Le service était très bien, serveur très serviable. Je recommande sans hésiter”
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