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Kajiken (Chatswood)

JapaneseAbura SobaSoupless RamenNagoya-originChatswood

Kajiken's Chatswood branch brings Japan's celebrated soupless abura soba noodles to Sydney's north shore, opening shortly after the CBD flagship to meet demand from Chatswood's ramen-hungry dining community. Directly operated by the Japanese parent company, it delivers the same Nagoya original recipe without localisation.

Price
¥¥
Area
Chatswood
Since
2024
Owner
Kajiken Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Kajiken (Chatswood) — authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney, Chatswood
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About
Kajiken's expansion to Chatswood followed quickly after the Haymarket debut, recognising that Sydney's north-shore Japanese dining community — centred around Victoria Avenue — represents one of the densest concentrations of Japanese food appreciation outside Japan in Australia. The shop at 308 Victoria Avenue operates the same focused abura soba menu as the CBD location: thick noodles in a seasoned tare-and-fat base, optional soup on the side, and a handful of toppings. The brand's direct Japanese ownership under Kajiken Co., Ltd. means the Nagoya recipe travels intact. Chatswood diners who previously had to travel to George Street now have an accessible local option, and the branch's social following has grown rapidly since opening.
Neighborhood & visiting

Kajiken (Chatswood) sits in Chatswood, one of Sydney's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused ramen counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Direct extension of Japan's No.1 abura soba brand into Sydney's north shore, where the concentration of Japanese dining residents makes it a natural fit.
  • Shares the exact Nagoya recipe with the CBD flagship, operated under the same Japanese parent company with no local adaptation.
  • Unique soupless noodle format offers Chatswood diners a distinctive alternative to the suburb's many tonkotsu and miso ramen options.

Opened 2024. Chatswood branch at 308 Victoria Ave. Also has a Burwood branch. No phone number publicly listed; orders and info via kajiken.com.au.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Kajiken (Chatswood)

Is Kajiken (Chatswood) an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
Yes — Kajiken (Chatswood) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Sydney: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
Where is Kajiken (Chatswood) located?
Kajiken (Chatswood) is located at Shop 2, 308 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067, Sydney, Australia in the Chatswood neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Kajiken (Chatswood)?
Kajiken (Chatswood) accepts reservations online. For an authentic ramen experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Kajiken (Chatswood)?
Kajiken (Chatswood) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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