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Consistently fantastic food and service
We had not been to DC for 5 years, but we made a point to return to Daikaya. We were not disappointed! The menu was just as surprising as before, and everything we ordered was top-quality. It was a busy Saturday night after a Capitals game, but our outstanding server Laura made us feel completely at home, made some great suggestions, and really made us feel like regulars despite how long it had been since our last visit.
Be the first to ReplyGood slurping
Arriving a midweek evening about 6:30pm, the place was packed. Put my name down for the waitlist, it was about a half hour wait to dine at the communal table. We ordered the mugi-miso and shoyu ramen. Wish they would give both halves of the egg for the shoyu ramen!
Be the first to ReplyDelicious ramen near the Gallery
We had a pleasant dinner at this ramen place near the Gallery in DC. Everything we had was delicious: both the shoyu and the spicy miso ramen were great. We had the spring rolls to complete the meal. Service was correct (thanks, Jess).
Be the first to ReplyEvery visit to DC
I eat here every time I visit DC, sometimes more than once. The ramen is flavorful and made quickly. I swear the draft beer is the coldest and freshest I’ve ever had. I love to sit outside and take in the sounds of the city. Don’t pass them up, they are amazing. Close to a metro stop or walking distance from the mall.
Be the first to ReplyGreat experience at the ramen bar
As people keep pointing out, there are two restaurants here - a ramen bar downstairs and the izakaya upstairs. Downstairs does not take reservations, upstairs does, so don't come for ramen unless you are ready to possibly wait. I luckily got in just after opening for lunch and got a seat right away. I had a really nice experience, and I have no idea where the one star reviews are coming from. I had a really friendly and smiling person take care of me. I sat at the ramen bar and got to watch each bowl get made. I had the super spicy ramen and was wondering if they meant it - they do. Do not order it unless you are the kind of pepper head like me that smiles while sweating and crying a little bit. I have had better presented ramen with all sorts of things arranged just so to be pretty, but this was a big, spicy, hearty, and tasty bowl of ramen. I happily slurped and sweated from the heat. The pork was tender and not too fatty. The tamago egg was very nice to mix in and I also added on a half soft boiled ramen egg, which was done just right. I literally watched my food come straight off the line with fresh cooked bean sprouts straight out of a wok. Unless you come when this place is slammed, I am not sure how you could end up with luke warm ramen like someone had in another review. Had a great macha green tea (iced) that was unsweetened and was a great way to cool the flames from the ramen. I do think the ramen was a bit pricey for the lack of polish - meaning that I would have likely rated this as 5 stars if it were a little dive in a neighborhood with like $10 bowls of ramen. Dropping $25 for ramen and a glass of green macha iced tea, plus tip and the service fee, is what makes this a 4 star review. Go and enjoy knowing it is a big, hearty bowl of ramen.
Be the first to ReplyDo you like a luke warm bowl of noodles?
It's my first time in Washington DC and you bet the past few weeks I've been pinning every foodie recommended spot. We headed straight over to Daikaya after checking in, getting in at around 730pm on a Wednesday evening, we got to steal a spot on their communal tables. Service, atmosphere, and vibe are completely relaxed and chill. Food was the biggest letdown. For $23 a bowl, you get 1 single cold piece of Chashu and half of a cold soft boiled egg to accompany your now Luke warm bowl of noodles. The soup will have you finishing the pitcher of water. It's THAT salty. The one good mention for the spot is that the texture of the noodles was perfect. Aside from the chew of the noodles and the super friendly service, the bowl was by far one of the most disappointing ramen bowls I've ever had.
Be the first to ReplyDo not go
The worst ever! No service at all since after you will notice in “small” in the menu that they “include a mandatory 20%”! The waiter was a real horror! Not talking, bored, etc everything to make your experience bad!
Be the first to ReplyDelicious, friendly, a little pricey
Can't get past the super friendly service here - truly met our needs quickly, efficiently, and in such an upbeat manner. The food was great; their main broth is their own take on a common broth in Japan and it works great. The menu is a little misleading though - in a good way - the bowls ALREADY come with chasu pork and some other goodies and not just broth and noodles as we interpreted. We shared a lovely bowl of ramen on a rainy day and it hit the spot. We also shared some gyoza that next time I would skip - poor value and the taste was off - along with a small bowl of perfectly cooked rice. Would go back, but it’s a bit of a special treat; not a value proposition.
Be the first to ReplyReview for 2nd floor restaurant.
I wouldn’t recommend the 2nd floor restaurant. Service was bad. Food wasn’t good. Staff was lazy. An automatic 20% tip is added, probably explains why the staff doesn’t care.
Be the first to Replygood to eat food
I was in DC for a concert and we wanted something good to eat so we looked up local spots. This one popped up and I am glad it did. The food was fast, the server was polite and explained the menu easily. The price was right and there was plenty of food. Next time I am in DC for an event I will definitely stop here again. Also, their spicy miso is delicious.
Be the first to ReplySomewhat disappointed
I decided to try Daikaya based on the number of positive reviews. I came on a Saturday evening and, since I was by myself, was seated immediately at the bar overlooking the open kitchen. Service was pretty quick and I got to watch the cooks at work. I ordered and my food arrived soon after. Flagging someone down for the bill took a little longer though. When the food arrived, it looked delicious. I had ordered the spicy miso ramen with pork belly add-on. The broth by itself was pretty flavorful. However, there was an enormous amount of bean sprouts. Since bean sprouts generally don't have a lot of flavor, the dish was pretty bland when everything was eaten altogether. Also, two of the pork belly slices were pure fat. Pork belly generally has a lot of fat, but there should have a least been a sliver of meat. It looked like the pork belly was meant to have been cooked to a melt-in-your mouth softness. With the amount of fat present, it felt like I was just eating raw fat and it was not pleasant. Perhaps if the pork belly had been fried so that the outside was crispy and the inside was soft, the contrast in texture would have been nicer to eat. Overall, service was good but the quality and taste of the dish did not justify the cost of the meal.
Be the first to ReplyNot recommended
Bad service for a 22% almost obbligatory tip charge! That s amazing for the service. I paid in cash and waited a long time tohave mu change
Be the first to ReplyDelicious ramen!
I’d loved the fact that I am able to pick out what I wanted in my ramen and their matcha is delicious!!!! I wanted to try authentic ramen in the area and this is the perfect spot to test it out.
Be the first to ReplyWonderful food- great atmospher
Great service and wonderful food. Fun ambiance- and seemed to be quite a few regulars. We sat at the bar and enjoyed bruschetta and gyoza. The salmon was our favorite and the beef and rice also yummy.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing ramen!
So delicious! I got the spicy miso with egg and it was so good. This would definitely rank high as one of the best ramens I’ve had. Usually getting ramen to go doesn’t go so well so I was nervous that it wouldn’t turn out very good. But! I got it to go and it was still so delicious. The host was incredibly friendly and accommodating, answering lots of questions and being patient with us. Overall a super great experience and food! Will definitely recommend.
Be the first to ReplyTasty Ramen
I had been walking by this place for a while and it was always busy. I finally stopped off and it was worth it. The ramen was delicious and they had some options for broth and toppings.
The restaurant is very small but the atmosphere is nice and they do have outdoor seating as well. Only issue is during winter, sitting outside is a little chilly, even with hot ramen.
Pricing is pretty decent, and you get a good amount of food for what you pay.
The ramen here is excellent!
The ramen here is excellent! Things have changed around DC during the pandemic, but the food here continues to impress. We loved our meals here!!
Be the first to ReplyTheir Ramen was decent but not worth a long wait
Daikaya Ramen Shop is super popular and there is always a line outside the restaurant. We finally got a chance to try until our 4th visit.
The ambiance was causal, lively and not like a traditional ramen spot which is run by Japanese. The staff was friendly, attentive and served everything quickly.
The options on the menu was limited for soup broth and sides. The ramen was decent with reasonable price and portion but not surprisingly great. We were kind of disappointed due to the high expectation and long wait.
A-MMMMMM-az-ing
How much can we say about this delicious Ramen place?!! First time visit. Super helpful waiter who walked us through the process and made perfect recommendations! This place was small but the service was fast and efficient. We were were seated at the super small bar which surrounds the cooking area. You MUST sit here! It’s tight but you get a front row seat to efficiency and the opportunity to watch the well oiled machine of cooks that prepare your bowl all in the space of about 5ft x 8 ft!
The vegetarian broth base was full of flavor. Add an egg...one of us did and we fought to share it. There is some delicious spicy paste you can add to your soup to bring the heat up and it is delicious.
Never been to a ramen restaurant...wont be our last time.
Delicious
Stopped in for lunch, as it was highly rated and directly across the street from our parking garage. Delicious, quick service, and energetic atmosphere.
Be the first to ReplyPinnacle of Trendiness
This restaurant is about trendy as you can get. I went to the bar section which is upstairs and serves tapas along with drinks. The vibe is very cool with great lighting and a very modern design. The tapas were good and varied ranging from fried garlic to wheat noodles with black pepper. Some where better than others. The chicken skin skewer had too much fat for my taste, but the fried garlic was better than I expected. The wheat noodle in pepper was too heavy swimming in sauce. However, it is a dining experience.
Be the first to ReplyFabulous!
There are two restaurants: Izakaya (with Ramen) at street level and Izakaya 2F (without Ramen) through a separate door upstairs. We ate in Izakaya 2F before attending a play at the Harman theater (one block away). We ordered a variety of things to share (the standouts were the beef tongue and the grilled avocado) and our server was careful to get us out on time. Even at 6 p.m., this place is jumping, so making a reservation (I used Opentable) is smart planning.
Be the first to ReplyThe Perfect Bowl of Ramen
The menu isn’t long because it doesn’t need to be. This is the perfect bowl of ramen to warm your belly on a cold day. This is a quick meal and is even better if you can sit at the counter and watch everything being prepared. The staff were great. Get whatever you order with Nitamago, the egg is totally awesome. We waited an average of 15-20 minutes both times we have been here.
Be the first to ReplyNew to ramen
A very cold evening in DC called for ramen. I have only had ramen once and it wasn’t a good experience. Decided to give it another try and went to Daikaya. I’m glad I gave ramen another chance. I really enjoyed the savory broth and the toppings. This is my new favorite ramen place.
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