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Kajiken Toronto
Nagoya-style abura sobaAbura sobasoupless ramenMichelin-recommended chainhand-made noodlesfirst Canadian locationNorth York
Kajiken brings Nagoya's celebrated abura soba — a rich, soupless ramen with handmade noodles tossed in a signature secret sauce — to Toronto's North York for the first time in November 2025. The chain, founded in 2010, holds a Michelin Guide recommendation at its San Mateo location and has Japanese chef Ueda overseeing the kitchen.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- North York (Yonge & Sheppard)
- Since
- 2025
- Chef
- Chef Ueda
Plate № 46
About
Founded in 2010 in Nagoya's Showa ward by Kenichi Kaji, Kajiken has grown into a global abura soba specialist with locations across Japan, Asia, and the United States — all Michelin-recognised at its San Mateo outpost. The Toronto location at 4850 Yonge Street, which soft-opened on 4 October 2025 and held its grand opening in November 2025, is the chain's first foray into Canada. Japanese-born chef Ueda oversees the kitchen, preparing homemade noodles and the proprietary secret sauce that underpins every bowl. Customisable toppings — minced pork, pork belly, roast beef — allow diners to build their ideal bowl of this distinctly Tokyo-influenced soupless style.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kajiken Toronto sits in North York (Yonge & Sheppard), one of Toronto's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Canada's first Kajiken — a Michelin Guide-recommended abura soba chain from Nagoya, Japan
- Unique soupless ramen experience: rich, complex flavours without a drop of broth
- Handmade noodles and a proprietary secret sauce prepared by Japanese-born chef Ueda
- Fully customisable toppings let every diner craft their perfect bowl
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Frequently asked
About Kajiken Toronto
- Is Kajiken Toronto an authentic nagoya-style abura soba restaurant in Toronto?
- Yes — Kajiken Toronto is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for nagoya-style abura soba in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Kajiken Toronto located?
- Kajiken Toronto is located at 4850 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5N2, Toronto, Canada in the North York (Yonge & Sheppard) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kajiken Toronto?
- Kajiken Toronto does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Toronto we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kajiken Toronto?
- Kajiken Toronto sits in the ¥ price range — typical for nagoya-style abura soba of this format in Toronto.
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