Daichan

So much delicious Japanese Comfort Food, YUM! I'd heard of this spot before and the yummy Japanese food here, and finally got around to giving it a try - I most certainly feel glad that I did! I grew up with many of the staples here being favorites of mine from my Japanese grandmother whenever we would visit her. From the House Udon to the Daichan Special, I thought the prices were great for a variety of tasty and flavorful plates and bowls of udon to enjoy! Something to keep in mind - it fills up quite fast inside! The space is packed with a good amount of tables, but it's still a bit small. While we arrived before 6PM and were able to be seated right away, I soon noticed a line of people forming outside, waiting for tables to open up. Speaking of the interior, it's so quirky and cozy inside, with scores of beautiful and colorful Japanese artwork and decor lining all the walls and hanging from the ceiling. Such a fun and unique dining space to enjoy! Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Daichan, and highly recommend giving it a visit - at least once, even if you're not a huge fan of Japanese cuisine!

Daichan was recommended by my Japanese colleagues as “authentic” so I was very excited to try it. Absolutely loved everything about the place. The food and service were fantastic. I love eating at unassuming restaurants that focus on food and service vs trying to be fancy. It’s a small restaurant that gets very busy so you will need to be patient. Can’t wait to go back and try all the other dishes.

I can not tell you, how much I love this place. I think it gets overlooked frequently because it’s on sushi row. I have been coming here for about 20 years. The food is always fresh and so good. I crave multiple dishes from time to time. Its honestly hard to pick my favorite. If you are looking for a local hidden gem, this is it!

I’ve always been intrigued by the sign that reads “Japanese Soul Food “. I ventured in tonight, and was pleasantly surprised at the charm and vibe of the restaurant. Service was attentive and consistent. I asked for my server’s recommendation, and she told me to go with the combination pole bowl. It did not disappoint, the flavors were subtle yet bold and the sake selection was great. I will be back for sure and recommend this to anyone who is willing to stroll off the beaten path and have an amazing meal at a moderate price point.

I first came to this place in early 2000's.. the food was AMAZING, service was amazing, decor was covering every square inch! It truly was a little escape off the Blvd... I moved out of state and we recently visited and I got some lunch. So sad, the service was lackluster and all the decor was almost gone :/ I came here with all those memories and it seems like it's gone downhill. I hope they're doing okay and get up to speed with service and how it used to be!!