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Daikaya

Ramen Restaurant, Noodle Restaurant, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Chinatown, Washington

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Daikaya

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Ranked #1 for ramen restaurants in Washington
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"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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Ruth KFebruary 21, 2016
Best ramen in DC. Best egg. Looking forward for a decent competition to come around to offer up other styles e.g., tonkatsu
Aaron KohnDecember 21, 2014
Sake Bombs are a must. Inside is ginger beer, sapporo, angostura bitters, and a ball of sake in gelatin that pops in your mouth.
Michelle GabeJune 28, 2015
Go upstairs for a drink while you wait and get extra for when you go downstairs to eat since they don't offer cocktails down there.
ErikaMarch 26, 2017
Spicy miso THE BEST!!! This ramen is the best I've ate in my life. If you are near from chinatown you must go!
LaurenApril 2, 2013
I ordered shio ramen & it was delicious! Very filling, generous portion & the broth was savory. Add the spicy powder & a splash of gyoza sauce, so good!
Carsten SchmidtNovember 3, 2015
In my book the best of the ramen places in DC. The noodles are amazing way better than at that h street ramen place.
P JSeptember 7, 2015
So many things to drink, so little time. The menu isn't bad either. I recommend the octopus.
Aman CAugust 9, 2014
The shoyu ramen was quite good. A whole lot of bean sprouts, probably more than necessary. It isn't spicy at all so add some of the chili powder they have on the tables.
Carl Lu YinJune 18, 2016
The spicy miso ramen is very good. The ramen eggs are very flavorful and the additional pork belly is a must
ErikaMay 4, 2017
Spicy misooo THE BOMB!!! I must say that is one of the best ramen 🍜 that I've eaten in my entire life!!! ❤️
AntipologirlJanuary 1, 2016
I've tried three different ramens and they're all good: the spicy miso, plain miso, and shoyu. Defibitely my favorite in DC.
Megan ElizabethAugust 26, 2018
Go downstairs and do the ramen and goyoza. Upstairs is more bougie and complicated
Anastasiia ....July 22, 2017
Spicy miso is really good! Try it and you will not regret it! Best ramen place in DC!
Robb FitzsimmonsJuly 26, 2014
Washingtonian recommends the crab croquettes, sake-grilled oysters, grilled skewers, and fried chicken with Kewpie mayo-chili sauce.
Kojo AmoakoSeptember 20, 2013
I'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.
checkitoutAugust 22, 2013
Oh the ambience! The music selection and the wait staff seemed hand-picked for good vibes and diversity.
Roger ChenMay 19, 2017
The ramen craze has been going on in the US for some time. Having been to several places in NYC, SF, Chicago etc.... this one is ok. I think they need more ramen options.
Jake FrasierJanuary 14, 2016
Make sure to get a spice bomb for your ramen - so delicious!
Emily ArdenSeptember 18, 2013
Grab a drink upstairs while you wait, and dessert afterwards for that matter... Everything was delicious and the entire staff was super friendly!
JH H-DSeptember 17, 2019
Wait times can be long, especially for larger parties. Bring patience and pay attention to the text they send when your table is ready
Jim GoudreauOctober 9, 2015
Great izakaya upstairs from the ramen restaurant. Really good authentic dishes as well as twists on classics.
Lauren YamagataApril 7, 2013
Head upstairs to the Izakaya and try the pork & brussel sprout skewers, miso braised cod, onigiri, chawanmushi and more! Delicious!
Thaís SoaresFebruary 14, 2019
Always crowded, but the spicy miso ramen was really delicious! The gyoza was amazing as well. It's worth the wait.
deenuhfoowadOctober 20, 2014
the shiyo ramen was simple and amazing. add the egg. so gooood. the wait was pretty long though even on a Monday night.
Amy CummingsJanuary 9, 2019
The ramen is delicious, but don’t go here trying to have a leisurely dinner—they keep your meal to 45 minutes then want you to leave.
Dennis PanekDecember 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Got the Shoyu Ramen and they had Pork Belly as a special. Happiness in a bowl. So worth the (long, long) lines.
Brian T.July 13, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The izakaya upstairs is really great for gluten free diners
Erin PSeptember 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Love the spicy miso broth (originally not listed on the menu but recently made official). Also love the egg add-on!
Susan MareckMay 7, 2013
Cool ramen place, crowded, noisy, great ramen, just what you would expect from ramen bar. Would recommend if you are hungry and like noodles.
Chloe ZhouSeptember 29, 2018
The soft sweety egg is a “must” but ramen is of fast-food level
Rajani PrasadAugust 13, 2013
First 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.
ChristinaNovember 3, 2016
Some of the best ramen I've ever had. Big, hearty, portions!
Ben RMay 31, 2016
Good if not amazing ramen. They wildly overestimate the wait times. Don't forget to add an egg.
L KOctober 1, 2016
Great happy hour drink specials! Check out the bar upstairs (separate front door though).
Bitches Who BrunchApril 13, 2016
Daikaya‘s messy crab Hollandaise Japanese egg concoction is nearly a Benny and absolutely delicious. Read more
Anastasiia ....August 20, 2016
My favorite is with dark miso! Line 2 in the menu, get it and you wouldn't regret!
DaveJuly 7, 2015
The Shoyu Ramen is really good, but be sure to get it without bean sprouts.
Rotimi A. WilliamsFebruary 22, 2016
A spendy bowl of Ramen that might come with a long wait, but otherwise tasty. I liked the spicy Ramen.
Tamara DeikeFebruary 27, 2014
Let Robbie the server from Long Island, order for you. He's got a magical list of non-menu items that are mind-blowing.
ChingNovember 2, 2013
Ask for the sliced pork belly topping with your ramen, it's not listed on the menu.
MarriopMarch 3, 2013
Get the vegetable ramen and then add both the roast pork and the pork belly. It's the best bang for the buck. Also quite filling.
Christine LMarch 18, 2017
Loved the noodle texture but, the shoyu broth was alright and the chasu tasted a bit gamey. The spice bomb did make it tastier though.
Isaac TaitOctober 17, 2014
Upstairs has great drinks and amazing bar food in smaller portions. Downstairs is all about ramen. Ask your server for details if you're a newbie
EmilyAugust 6, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Go during off times for no wait, always add in pork belly and sip the yummy broth!
Sarah Marie GerrityJanuary 25, 2016
The spicy miso, while not super spicy, does pack a great amount of heat. Personal favorite.
Jillian MatundanOctober 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Sit at the bar to watch the guys if you can. Fun to watch. EVERYTHING is good here. Eat it up!
Leonardo VillaJune 15, 2016
I wish the ramen size were more generous. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen with extra pork and still think there was too little pork. Too little noodles. Too little everything. A bit expensive, yet.
Ernie and Dora HiersJune 13, 2015
Portions hefty enough to share! Ernie & Dora Hiers, Fiction Faith & Foodies Blog Read more
Tyrus ManuelNovember 12, 2013
Tasty lunch, great beer menu. Japanese and domestic on draft.
Pablo RamosApril 4, 2015
get the spicy ramen with butter, they have free iced water pitchers but try the Mexican coke

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