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Kajiken Southern Cross Station

Subway, Shop11/L1/99 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3004, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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Find Kajiken Southern Cross Station

Subway, Shop11/L1/99 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3004, Australia

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+61 402 391 788
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kajiken Southern Cross Station

Inside Southern Cross Station, Kajiken swaps traditional ramen broth for springy aburasoba tossed directly in concentrated sauces. Commuters clock turnaround times under five minutes—ideal before catching an express train. Bowls emerge piled with tender chashu, menma, and runny onsen eggs, built to be splashed with vinegar and house chilli oil straight from the counter.

  • Brothless Aburasoba Focus: Thick, chewy brothless noodles come served over concentrated savory bases ready to mix with table vinegar and chilli oil.
  • Rapid Transit Dining: Orders reliably hit the counter in minutes, catering to rushed office workers and travelers catching trains.
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Reasons to Choose Kajiken Southern Cross Station

Why Southern Cross commuters and noodle lovers choose Kajiken for brothless ramen

  • Speed for Commuters on the Go

    Bowls are prepared rapidly upon ordering, making them an ideal stop for commuters on tight schedules.

    came out really fast so if your in hurry for train/fast lunch break this place will be a good option

    Chi Tang

  • Customizable Condiments and Flavours

    Guests can tailor every brothless bowl to their exact preference using house condiments like vinegar and chilli oil.

    You also get to add your own condiments to your own liking!

    Samuel Subi Tan

  • Deeply Satisfying Comfort Dining

    Generous, savoury bowls deliver rich satiety and comfort that keep customers thoroughly fulfilled.

    Honestly didn’t expect to leave this full and this happy.

    DD Melbourne

  • A Hidden Gem in the Station

    Tucked inside a major transport hub, the venue delights diners who stumble upon top-tier Japanese noodles.

    Tucked away in the southern side of Southern Cross Station, this hidden Japanese restaurant was genuinely a hidden gem.

    Justin Y

  • Rich Brothless Mazesoba Sensation

    Thick noodles tossed in concentrated base sauces offer an umami-packed alternative to standard broth ramen.

    At first I thought the ramen will be really plain because of no broth. But turns out I like this more than the soup one haha! Real good, packed with umami and richness 😍

    Adi Siregar

  • Signature Chewy Noodle Texture

    Signature noodles provide a distinctively springy, chewy bite that holds rich toppings and savoury sauces cleanly.

    Thick and chewy noodles with that perfect slurp.

    TIMOTHY LOI SOSMENA

Signature brothless noodle bowls crafted with thick, chewy noodles and rich sauces

  • Wagyu Aburasoba

    The Wagyu is tender, chewy, and an absolute delight!

    TIMOTHY LOI SOSMENA

  • Roast beef aburasoba

    I highly recommend the roast beef abura soba the yoghurt and onion sauce are soo delicious!

    lucrezia

  • Meat Lovers Aburasoba

    The Meat Lover Aburasoba was packed with flavour and super satisfying

    Samantha Trix Mangali

  • Nikumori Aburasoba

    Nikumori Aburasoba with onsen egg

    Tina Leung

Other favorites

Appetizers and sides to accompany your aburasoba meal

  • chicken karaage

    That chicken was hot, juicy, and fresh. Crunchy and absolutely divine.

    Ree K

  • ebi croquettes

    The ebi croquettes have textures and not mushy like some other Japanese restaurants.

    Yos William

  • fried oysters

    The fried oysters were an absolute highlight incredibly fresh and succulent, encased in a beautifully light and crispy batter that was not greasy at all.

    Ellie FENG

  • takoyaki

    takoyaki both were very delicious as well

    ADITI SAHA

Before you head over

Practical tips for dining on brothless aburasoba at Southern Cross Station

  • Fast Turnaround for Transit Diners

    Noodles arrive quickly—often within 3 to 5 minutes—making it an ideal stop if you have a tight train connection or limited lunch break.

  • Mix Thoroughly Before Eating

    Be sure to thoroughly mix your bowl from the bottom up immediately upon serving to coat the thick noodles in the concentrated sauce.

  • Customize with Table Condiments

    Use the table condiments like vinegar and chilli oil or add an onsen egg to personalize richness and flavour balance.

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