Japanese Food
Japanese FoodKajiken
Downtown
There's almost always a line at this San Mateo staple, and for good reason: Kajiken serves chewy oil-tossed ramen noodles (no broth) with a DIY toppings bar of chili oil, garlic, and vinegar so you can build your own bowl.
Brothless ramen specialist
Always a line
DIY spice customization
Chewy handmade noodles
Tips
🌶️"Love adding chili sauce and vinegar to give it a nice tanginess"
🦑share the ika geso karaage (fried calamari)
🍛Keema Curry Aburasoba is super flavorful
Kajiken
DowntownOpens Saturday at 11:00 AM
Japanese FoodJapanese FoodThere's almost always a line at this San Mateo staple, and for good reason: Kajiken serves chewy oil-tossed ramen noodles (no broth) with a DIY toppings bar of chili oil, garlic, and vinegar so you can build your own bowl.
Brothless ramen specialist
Always a line
DIY spice customization
Chewy handmade noodles
Tips
🌶️"Love adding chili sauce and vinegar to give it a nice tanginess"
🦑share the ika geso karaage (fried calamari)
🍛Keema Curry Aburasoba is super flavorful