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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
The experts at Washington Post and Serious Eats 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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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!
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.
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.
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!!! ❤️
Niels SwimbergheMay 10, 2015
I love this place, great ramen, great atmosphere, and it's being prepared before your eyes.
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
@mrfboyerMarch 13, 2015
Veggie ramen & add pork belly! Brunch is by far the best secret in town!
Megan ElizabethAugust 26, 2018
Go downstairs and do the ramen and goyoza. Upstairs is more bougie and complicated
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
AbMarch 25, 2016
Pick any. I vote Ship + egg (you must add an egg) + spice bomb on the side.
Daniel GraysonMay 23, 2017
Good, but an awful lot of money for a bowl of ramen, and it's not *that* good. Though, I like the smoky added by the bean sprouts; it's a nice signature.
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.
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.
Jim GoudreauOctober 9, 2015
Great izakaya upstairs from the ramen restaurant. Really good authentic dishes as well as twists on classics.
ChristinaNovember 3, 2016
Some of the best ramen I've ever had. Big, hearty, portions!
Lauren YamagataApril 7, 2013
Head upstairs to the Izakaya and try the pork & brussel sprout skewers, miso braised cod, onigiri, chawanmushi and more! Delicious!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Anastasiia ....July 22, 2017
Spicy miso is really good! Try it and you will not regret it! Best ramen place in DC!
mak 🌻June 12, 2018
One of the more authentic ramen shops I've found in DC since moving from Japan.
Brian T.July 13, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The izakaya upstairs is really great for gluten free diners
Chloe ZhouSeptember 29, 2018
The soft sweety egg is a “must” but ramen is of fast-food level
checkitoutAugust 22, 2013
Oh the ambience! The music selection and the wait staff seemed hand-picked for good vibes and diversity.
Jake FrasierJanuary 14, 2016
Make sure to get a spice bomb for your ramen - so delicious!
Washington PostFebruary 13, 2014
How long is the wait? Co-owner Daisuke Utagawa says it’s usually 45 minutes. Come after 9 p.m. and you likely won’t have a wait. On a recent Friday night at 7:45, the wait was 75 minutes. Read more
Francisco CanalesJanuary 2, 2017
Probably one of the best noodles in D.C. Spicy noodles are fantastic ! And not that spicy
Anastasiia ....August 20, 2016
My favorite is with dark miso! Line 2 in the menu, get it and you wouldn't regret!
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
Sophia HJanuary 11, 2017
Best ramen noodles I've ever had! Chashu pork was fantastic. Soup was a bit salty though
MK McKenzieNovember 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
You'll have to wait but it's worth it. Get anything with a spice bomb and you'll be happy.
Elizabeth MitchellMarch 31, 2017
Gyoza was amazing.
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.
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!
Bitches Who BrunchApril 13, 2016
Daikaya‘s messy crab Hollandaise Japanese egg concoction is nearly a Benny and absolutely delicious. Read more
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.
Justin WinterMay 8, 2016
Got to visit the #1 ranked Ramen place in #DC. I understand why!
Robb FitzsimmonsJuly 26, 2014
Washingtonian recommends the crab croquettes, sake-grilled oysters, grilled skewers, and fried chicken with Kewpie mayo-chili sauce.
ChingNovember 2, 2013
Ask for the sliced pork belly topping with your ramen, it's not listed on the menu.
Ben RMay 31, 2016
Good if not amazing ramen. They wildly overestimate the wait times. Don't forget to add an egg.
Bişi BişiApril 22, 2018
Best Ramen Place in town, definetely recommended
Acacia HenryFebruary 26, 2014
Delicious food and friendly staff. They recommended the not on the menu pork belly which was delicious!
Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalMay 2, 2014
Head to Atlanta Food & Wine Festival May 29 – June 1 as Daikaya’s Chef Fukushima teaches how unique beverages, from sakes to infused cocktails, influences his tapas-style menu. Read more
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.
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.
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.
DaveJuly 7, 2015
The Shoyu Ramen is really good, but be sure to get it without bean sprouts.
Renato KTDecember 12, 2016
Ramen (Misso) and guioza was good but not perfect. Very crowded and the waiting list was poorly organized. However the waiter was very friendly, helpful and efficient.

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