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Indulge in exquisite flavors at Kajiken, a culinary haven that delights with its authentic Japanese ramen offerings. Located in the heart of San Mateo, Kajiken transports you to the vibrant streets of Tokyo, providing a cozy ambiance for a delightful dining experience. With a focus on quality ingredients and time-honored traditions, each bowl of ramen is a masterpiece that pays homage to the rich culinary heritage of Japan. Immerse yourself in the tantalizing aromas and savor the exceptional flavors at Kajiken, an unparalleled destination for ramen enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 112 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401
Website: http://www.kajikenusa.com/
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Kajiken San Mateo 112 SB St., San Mateo, CA 94401 Kajiken Elk Grove 7470 Elk Grove Blvd., #120, Elk Grove, CA 95757 Kajiken Capitol Hill 1640 11th Ave
Kajiken – San Mateo – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
Originally from Nagoya, Japan, Kajiken has landed on the West Coast with the promise of shaking up your noodle routine with abura soba.
San Mateo Store (CA) – KAJIKEN
112 S B St. San Mateo, CA 94401 ↗ · Hours · Order now · Share your love (Only valid at San Mateo store).
Reviews
Joel Philip
From someone who doesn’t even like noodles, I had to come check this place out because social media couldn’t stop raving about it. The noodles with yogurt are what really set it apart, such a unique combination. The chicken karaage was juicy and had its own distinct flavor too. I’ll definitely be back!
… moreErick Tseng
Incredibly savory soupless ramen. I’m a big noodle soup fan and am always a bit dubious of soupless noodles. But boy did Kaijiken impress! So much flavor and umami in every bowl.
Be prepared to queue up on the weekends, but the wait will be worth it!
Service was a bit spotty and the ambience is basic. But we’re all really there for the food, aren’t we?
Be sure to liberally add extra vinegar, chili oil, and spices to your dish – all available right there on your table.
… moreBe prepared to queue up on the weekends, but the wait will be worth it!
Service was a bit spotty and the ambience is basic. But we’re all really there for the food, aren’t we?
Be sure to liberally add extra vinegar, chili oil, and spices to your dish – all available right there on your table.
Tiffany Phu
This is such a gem in San Mateo and is our favorite soupless ramen of all time.
Their aburasoba justifies their long lines, but don’t let it intimidate you. We only waited 10 minutes since they move fast and it was just us 2 on our lunch date.
Favorite is Nikumori (generous portions or pork) and their new minced beef and pork with bamboo.
… moreTheir aburasoba justifies their long lines, but don’t let it intimidate you. We only waited 10 minutes since they move fast and it was just us 2 on our lunch date.
Favorite is Nikumori (generous portions or pork) and their new minced beef and pork with bamboo.
Edna G
Came here as it was highly recommended. They have outdoor and indoor seating. A very popular and busy area so of course, there would be a lot of people going to Kajiken. The ambience is very hip kind of atmosphere here in San Mateo. Staff was always running around. No service after you’ve ordered though. We waited a bit for our group of 5.
We needed a quick meal as it was late and we were hungry. We didn’t want to go around anymore. It was almost closing time so we ordered right away. I ordered their Wagyu Roast Beef rice bowl. It was really good and the price was good as well for this small bowl at $13. Good thing I got full from it. Everyone else in my party ordered Homura Aburasoba with ramen. It’s a soupless dry ramen dish. It was ok with a nice kick to it. Not my favorite though. This was their number 1 dish. Some dishes were decently priced and good quantity that it still fills you up. Would come back here again if in the San Mateo area.
… moreWe needed a quick meal as it was late and we were hungry. We didn’t want to go around anymore. It was almost closing time so we ordered right away. I ordered their Wagyu Roast Beef rice bowl. It was really good and the price was good as well for this small bowl at $13. Good thing I got full from it. Everyone else in my party ordered Homura Aburasoba with ramen. It’s a soupless dry ramen dish. It was ok with a nice kick to it. Not my favorite though. This was their number 1 dish. Some dishes were decently priced and good quantity that it still fills you up. Would come back here again if in the San Mateo area.
JULES S.
I actually like the food here. I was pretty surprised. The original aburasoba is different from what I am used to, and when you are a person that has eaten many many many a ramen or noodle dish then things get boring. Kajiken opened up a new avenue for me. And, I found out there is one close to home. Well, I’ll try the one closer to my home and try different dishes than the ones I got at the San Mateo location. Nagoya style…is that right? Okay, I might believe it since the two best noodle dishes I ever ate were from Fukuoka and Nagoya. It was so long ago but until I go back to Nagoya, this place will have to suffice.
… moreLon.food.travel
This place recently opened in Dublin. I have had tsukemen (ramen with dipping sauce), but have not had abura soba before so I had to try it. This place was super busy at noon. Probably because this place was still quite new. Good thing we went there around 11:30 so we did not have to wait.
I ordered their #1 signature dish: Homura Aburasoba. Some people may not want to eat a raw egg, but I wanted it. Just hope their egg is high quality and fresh. I mixed everything up and tasted it – not bad. I added their condiments: fried garlic, sesame, chili oil and vinegar as I like heavy flavors. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also ordered an Asahi draft beer to go with my noodles. My friend ordered the Soboro Aburasoba, but substituted the raw egg with an Ajitama (seasoned egg). I am sure she enjoyed it as well as she finished it before I finished my bowl.
The ponzu karaage had some grated daikon with ponzu and green onions. It added another layer of flavors to the fried chicken, but the fried chicken was juicy and hot. I would order it again. I must admit – I still like ramen with soup better as the soup is my favorite component of ramen. I also started enjoying tsukemen as my most recent trip to Japan converted me.
… moreI ordered their #1 signature dish: Homura Aburasoba. Some people may not want to eat a raw egg, but I wanted it. Just hope their egg is high quality and fresh. I mixed everything up and tasted it – not bad. I added their condiments: fried garlic, sesame, chili oil and vinegar as I like heavy flavors. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also ordered an Asahi draft beer to go with my noodles. My friend ordered the Soboro Aburasoba, but substituted the raw egg with an Ajitama (seasoned egg). I am sure she enjoyed it as well as she finished it before I finished my bowl.
The ponzu karaage had some grated daikon with ponzu and green onions. It added another layer of flavors to the fried chicken, but the fried chicken was juicy and hot. I would order it again. I must admit – I still like ramen with soup better as the soup is my favorite component of ramen. I also started enjoying tsukemen as my most recent trip to Japan converted me.
Abhi
Kajiken is a fantastic spot if you want to experience aburasoba, a rich, brothless style of ramen that’s all about chewy noodles and concentrated flavor. It’s the kind of place that quickly becomes a “go‑to” once you find your favorite bowl. It gets pretty busy so plan accordingly.
… moreCindy Lu
Waygu Aburasoba 3 meat raw, very chewy, doesn’t meet the pricey waygu beef expectation; wish they can have a normal beef one with cheaper price; sauce creamy, not very flavorful
Nikumori Aburasoba 4 dry noodles, spicy minced pork, slightly tough & chewy pork slices, green onions, poached egg, medium spicy
Keema Curry Aburasoba 5 dry noodles, curry minced pork, parsley, ajitama, only half egg, super flavorful
Soboro Aburasoba 4 dry noodles, soy marinated ground chicken, green onions, sesame seeds, ajitama, slightly sweet, strong onion (slightly bitter) after taste, flavorful
Optional toppings: sesame seeds, garlic powder, chili oil, white vinegar
… moreNikumori Aburasoba 4 dry noodles, spicy minced pork, slightly tough & chewy pork slices, green onions, poached egg, medium spicy
Keema Curry Aburasoba 5 dry noodles, curry minced pork, parsley, ajitama, only half egg, super flavorful
Soboro Aburasoba 4 dry noodles, soy marinated ground chicken, green onions, sesame seeds, ajitama, slightly sweet, strong onion (slightly bitter) after taste, flavorful
Optional toppings: sesame seeds, garlic powder, chili oil, white vinegar
G G
There’s always a line for this restaurant so be prepared to wait. Once seated service is relatively quick. Love the flavor of the noodle dishes. They’re ramen noodles (not gluten-free) without the broth and you can mix different spices into your dish. I ordered the vegan and added a poached egg. However once the fried tofu gets cold, it becomes rubbery. Next time I’d like to try their rice dishes.
… moreK S
Big crowds on a Monday afternoon. Japanese food. Very good. Didn’t see a single Japanese saff, but food was excellent. No wonder they have a big line always. I personally like the rice dish, when most preferred the noodles. Not the greatest.
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