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Daikaya
Ramen Restaurant, Noodle Restaurant, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, Washington
The experts at Washington Post and Eater recommend this place
"Always crowded, but the spicy miso ramen was really delicious!"(14 Tips)
"I vote Ship + egg (you must add an egg) + spice bomb on the side."(13 Tips)
"Get the shoyu ramen with pork belly - delicious!"(8 Tips)
"The izakaya upstairs is really great for gluten free diners"(5 Tips)
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Tamara DeikeFebruary 27, 2014Let Robbie the server from Long Island, order for you. He's got a magical list of non-menu items that are mind-blowing.
Sarah Marie GerrityJanuary 25, 2016The spicy miso, while not super spicy, does pack a great amount of heat. Personal favorite.
Ernie and Dora HiersJune 13, 2015Portions hefty enough to share! Ernie & Dora Hiers, Fiction Faith & Foodies Blog Read more
Alex LinkeyAugust 18, 2019Delicious ramen and friendly staff! A little crowded but great atmosphere.
Nicole TsengApril 17, 2016Stuffed cabbage at the Izakaya is real good - the perfect delicious comfort food
- L KOctober 1, 2016Great happy hour drink specials! Check out the bar upstairs (separate front door though).
Go during off times for no wait, always add in pork belly and sip the yummy broth!
Sit at the bar to watch the guys if you can. Fun to watch. EVERYTHING is good here. Eat it up!
Rajani PrasadAugust 13, 2013First off- wear a bib! Nice waitress, great view of the kitchen when sitting at the bar but $16 for sodium-rich soup after all said and done is too much for me.
Liane WeissenbergerOctober 12, 2013Great service and amazing food. Try the salmon rice bowl for a little few spoonfuls of deliciousness
Elana Zygman BaninOctober 10, 2016Vegetarian ramen is amazing!! So full of vegetables and broth is so savory.
Tram LeMarch 23, 2016The upstairs restaurant is the best!! Amazing small plates of Japanese inspired food.
CharleneSeptember 8, 2013Try the pork and Brussels sprouts skewers, okonomiyaki style, and the cod roe spaghetti!
Kojo AmoakoSeptember 20, 2013I've never been so inclined to leave a tip after eating somewhere. This place is the truth. Get the pork belly add on if you're about real life.
- Faith Cabico-ArshonMarch 31, 2013Apparently, we just found out that there's a bar upstairs that serves cocktails and small plates. And, the first floor is just ramen and gyoza.
Tourist tip: Shio ramen with extra noodle, corn, and butter. Yes, butter.
ketzirah lesserOctober 15, 2013Fantastic food. Listen to the chef and select dishes in order from the menu groups!
Rachel RubensteinSeptember 6, 2014Crab & corn croquettes were really delicious. Good happy hour with food & drinks!
Get chawanmushi, pork Brussels sprouts, pork miso rice ball. Edamame good for happy hour. Chicken thigh and beef tenderloin skewers were well cooked but disappointingly bland.
Lucas BlairJuly 19, 2019Very overacted. It’s not bad, but Bantam literally around the corner is so much better. Added bonus, they don’t load you up with bean sprouts like Daikaya.
I love the inclusion of Brussels sprouts in the vegetarian ramen.
Pablo RamosApril 4, 2015get the spicy ramen with butter, they have free iced water pitchers but try the Mexican coke
Melissa MonsalveOctober 13, 2015Okay, yes, this lives up to hype and was worth the nearly hour wait on a rainy Saturday, but the ramen was just so damn good.
Sit at the bar for close up view of the action. 3 person crew. 1 on wok. 1 on noodles. 1 on broth.
Awesome! Amazing tuna poke, eggplant, grilled Avocado, fried garlic.
- Spicy miso is amazing. Must order. Why don't they have it on the permanent menu?!!
Maria LagopoulouMarch 10, 2017Delicious food!Polite and attentive staff, what else does anyone need??
Kristen PeiranoApril 28, 2015Always save room for dessert !!! Surprisingly delicious and great service
'Wednesday Cat' is a great beer in a great can. Who knew beer could even BE so buttery
Get the shio ramen. Add the egg. Skip extra noodles. Displaces too much of the delicious broth.
Renaissance HotelsOctober 2, 2013Ponzu-filled, grilled avocado with wasabi is a must. Use a spoon. Trust us.
Joanna PoeAugust 30, 2013Good enough ramen if you have been missing it. This place is super loud though, so don't go expecting to be able to chat with friends.
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- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(202) 589-1600
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
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Bar Service
Restroom
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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"Seriously THE best ramen in DC. Spicy miso ramen and chashu buns are a must have."
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"The ramen is excellent. Be sure to get the rice with chicken drippings. It’s small but it’s so rich and delicious."
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