Daikaya

Daikaya

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Daikaya splits into two distinct spaces stacked on top of each other. The first floor is a ramen shop with a menu that exclusively features traditional Sapporo-style ramen, seating guests first-come-first-served across indoor and outdoor tables. Upstairs, the Izakaya runs as its own Japanese tavern concept — small plates, craft cocktails, a rare Japanese whisky collection, and live DJs on weekends — with no ramen menu of its own.

Dishes mentioned by ramen regulars include the noodles, pork belly, spicy miso, and bean sprouts, though quality has been described as inconsistent from bowl to bowl. The Izakaya has built a stronger following for its food and atmosphere, earning an 8/10 from The Infatuation. Daikaya was selected for the Michelin Guide in both 2019 and 2021.
THE FACTS
Damn Good
AWARDMichelin Guide Selected2019–2021
CRITICCovered by The Infatuation
RATINGS4.4 stars across 5,211 reviews3 sources
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City

Washington DC

Neighborhood

Northwest DC

Price

$$

Cuisine

Japanese

Chef

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