Hats off to this restaurant! From the moment you walk in, the service is impeccable. The…read more restaurant is clean, comfortable, and has a relaxed setting with a view of the sushi chef. We started with the sashimi appetizer for $12. There were 6 large pieces...salmon, tuna, and yellowtail. All fresh and very very good. The wasabi was even of high quality. The sushi rolls were pick any 2 for $13. Absolutely fantastic rolls. I came in for the volcano bowl and I would come back again for the volcano bowl. I like a spicy broth and this was perfect. The curly noodles were just the right size and they were freshly made. The pork was very high quality and was a great treat. The Akira ramen was not spicy, but was still very tasty. The skinny noodles are wheat noodles, but didn't taste any different from regular noodles. The bento box was very good as well. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the teriyaki sauce was excellent. The waitress was really good and finished the night with some complimentary bites of the mochi. Great night, great food, great people! Compliments to all from the servers to the chefs!

Came here on May 1, 2026 after leaving the MVA...IYKYK so I was irritated and hungry...lol. I was…read morein the mood for some sushi and maybe some ramen to go so just yelp a place close to me and this popped up. Easy access to a garage that's just around the corner because it is on a very busy street. So garage parking is a must. I don't believe they have been open too long as they are still working on their liquor license. Very cute restaurant nice and tidy but a lot of personality in a small space. I was greeted when I walked in and since I was by myself I opted to sit at the sushi bar area. I forgot to take a picture of my food when I came out because I was so hungry...but the rolls were delicious and fresh. I also took some ramen home and I loved how they packaged everything up for me. I would give them a 3.75 stars because I wish they offered more ramen like beef and with the chicken broth not chicken that's fried. As the chicken was soggy and not eatable when I got home even though it was separated from the ramen. I would give them another try if I'm in the area to try more rolls and their alcohol selection.

Best way to describe the place is: If you know. You know!…read more And if you don't know. Find a local to find out. Took us a little while to find the place. Not the address but the place. If you're looking for a hole in the wall keep looking. You're looking for hole in the hole in the wall. Basically it is a bar on the 2nd Floor of the old building which has another bar on the first floor. Once you find it I can't say you'd be disappointed. Although we didn't get there when they have their busiest time like Friday or Saturday night but we were seated immediately service was great prices reasonable. The Menu isn't vast (this is not a Cheesecake Factory) and I didn't see any issues with anything we ordered. Cocktails were superb even without Pork Belly Garnish on my Monster. Ordered all appetizers from the list. All of them were wonderful. Karaage, Pickles, Wings, Buns It is all delicious. Same with Ramen. Nothing had any issues to note all were absolutely superb.

TLDR: would recommend, decent ramen. Appetizers are great and the drinks are well made. Definitely…read morenot good for a large party size due to restaurant size. Servers are very attentive and come by very often. Must Try: Shrimp Naruto Atmosphere/Setting: very small place with dim lighting. This isn't the place to have your birthday celebration with a Partiful of 20 people. It's moreso catching up with a friend or having a good meal after a long day alone. Food: it's a ramen spot but honestly I've had better ramen but this one is pretty good. I think the appetizers are moreso the star of the show ! Appetizers : Shrimp Naruto (10/10) , Brussels Okonomiyaki (8/10) , Yuzu Rootbeer Wings (6/10) Shrimp Naruto is phenomenal , literally my favorite. I wanted to like to e wings but they were too soft for my liking. If they were fried harder or had a bit more of a crunch I'd rank them higher because the flavor is there. Drinks: both drinks were great !

Let me start by saying I recently visited Daikaya on Monday, August 3, 2026, and unfortunately the…read moreservice that day was disappointing. I gave that particular visit 1 out of 5 stars. However, I also want to mention that Daikaya is one of my family's favorite ramen spots, so we were genuinely surprised by the experience because it has always been much better in the past. When we arrived, we were told that our entire party had to be present before we could be seated, which we understood. We also know that seating is first come, first served. In the past, we've been able to sit in a booth with two people, but this time we were informed that booths were reserved for parties of three or more. It was a little frustrating because the restaurant was slow at the time, and my wife politely explained that we would likely be finished before the dinner rush. Even so, we respected the policy and waited until a seat became available. I do want to give Terry a shoutout because he was very kind and professional. I explained that I couldn't sit at the bar due to my foot, and he was understanding. However, when he relayed that information to another employee, I immediately noticed a change in the other gentleman's body language and attitude. He seemed irritated about having to seat us. Once we were seated, the interaction only became more uncomfortable. He slammed our cups onto the table, and when I asked for a straw, he didn't hand it to me--he simply placed it down without saying much. There were several other small interactions throughout our meal that made us feel unwelcome. It reached the point where we decided we'd rather leave, so we flagged Terry down, asked for to-go containers, and requested the check. During our visit, I also noticed a party of four seat themselves and grab their own menus while both servers had their backs turned at the bar. When the same gentleman approached them, his demeanor was completely different. He was pleasant, took their order right away, and their food came out promptly. Watching that interaction made our experience feel even more disappointing. The food, thankfully, was excellent as always. That's one thing Daikaya continues to get right. I also noticed that none of the staff members we're used to seeing--who have always been warm, welcoming, and respectful--were working that day. Overall, this visit was a rare disappointment because the customer service simply wasn't up to the standard we've experienced over the years. While this particular experience deserves a low rating, I also want to acknowledge that every previous visit has been excellent. I'm hoping this was just an off day because Daikaya has consistently been one of our favorite places for ramen.

Daikaya -- Washington, DC…read more Walked in expecting a solid bowl at a shrine to Sapporo-style ramen and left feeling swindled by a soup that tasted like it had never been to Japan. This wasn't a bad day in the kitchen -- this was a fundamental misunderstanding of what Ramen is supposed to do. The Breakdown Broth: F -- I ordered the shoyu. It's way too simple, flat, and an insult to the bowl it was served in. Does it really take 16 hours to make soup that tastes like beef broth bought at Walgreens? I'm not a heavy oil person but there was also a noticeable lack of oil to give the soup any depth either. Is anyone in the kitchen tasting the soup or had ramen before? Genuinely puzzled by how bad this is. This would never fly in Japan. It shouldn't be ok here either. Noodles: B -- honestly the only competent part of this bowl. They say they're shipped in from Japan. Protein: F -- a pile of unseasoned ground pork sitting next to massive slice of chashu so bland it made me question the pig. What are we doing here? This is too much poor meat. Quantity over flavor, and it showed. Toppings: C -- the egg was tasted great, perhaps the most flavorful part of the meal, but half of it was warm and half was cold. Green onions seemed to be all the green bits from the top and none of the white parts on the bottom. And then -- the cucumber salad. A tiny $10 side dish for a quarter of a cucumber in soy sauce and sesame seed oil. Charging this much for such a small quantity is it's own kind of crime. Mind you, it tasted fine but I really expected more and it's ultimately what bumped this 2 star review down to 1 star. Overall: My Japanese ramen radar was blaring "fake ramen" the whole time at this place. This felt like a Ramen place run by people who had never been to Japan. And while that is ok, if you end up serving ramen that's so lacking in redeeming qualities then I have to call it a failure. That bad pricing on top of that is just a kick in the nuts. I felt misled by the reviews. DC's ramen scene deserves better than this 2/10

Stopped here for lunch after getting into town earlier than previously expected…read more Located in the Union Square Market, it is back right corner-ish. There are several other similar restaurant counters, but we found it. Ordered a Shoyu Ramen without the mushrooms and bamboo shoots. I thought it was pretty solid. Staff was friendly and made the ramen very quickly. Would recommend as a stop while at the Market.

This review is based on the chicken curry rice bowl, and not on the other items, but I was…read moreexpecting more of a rice dish. Instead, it's more of a soupy curry that happens to include rice. The taste is okay, but a higher ratio of rice would improve this dish.

Was visiting from out of town and our friends showed us this wonderful place for the happy hour…read more Was absolutely blown away, we came back 3 times in 6 days, we couldn't get it off of our minds. Now that I am back home, I still can't lol!! Great staff, atmosphere, hospitality, and thee best food!!! Will fly back just for Mecha, that's no joke either.

Everything was oh, so so so good. We had a range of things: hand rolls, bao buns, general tso…read moreshrimp, and pho king. We will 100000% be returning, amazingly good and fresh food!

Absolutely one of my favorite spots for my ramen fix! I love that they offer great lunch/brunch…read moredeals--nothing beats a big bowl of ramen with two delicious sides. My absolute go-to order is the Tonkatsu Ramen. For the sides, you can't go wrong with the crispy chicken, brussels sprouts tempura, spicy creamy shrimp tempura, or the crispy rice with spicy tuna. There is plenty of seating spread out over both downstairs and upstairs levels. Located right in the Union Market area, so parking can definitely be tough. Your best bet is to use the local garages, park at Union Market, or if it's way too busy, head across Florida Avenue to park in the residential area. Highly recommended!

Visited for lunch while in was in DC for work and was very happy with warm welcome, attentive…read moreservice, and delicious ramen. We popped in right at the start of lunch rush and got two seats at the bar downstairs. We were able to order quickly and our food came hot and fresh. They had plenty of spicy sauces to elevate my already spectacular tantanmen to the level of spice I love. Would love to visit for dinner next time, they have a stunning upstairs space and second bar area.

If you want a good cocktail, come to Copycat Co for a GREAT cocktail. They have a huge cocktail…read moremenu, filled with drinks I haven't even heard of. The graphic design of the menu is also really cool. This restaurant is a vibe. The music is soooo good here. Upstairs/inside had punk rock and downstairs/outside had R&B. The service was a bit strange outside, but fine overall. If you want indoor seating you'll go upstairs to their bar. If you want to sit in their outside covered patio, you'll continue past the bathrooms and down some more stairs. They have gender neutral single stall restrooms here. We came here after the US v. Australia World Cup game and had a blast. I loved my mojito. My husband and our friend really liked their masterson and four corners drink. We family styled a few dishes. I loved what we ordered. We tried the chili wontons, pork bao, triple delight potstickers, and dan dan noodles. It was a yummy trip at a super trendy place.

Several drinks plus complimentary goldfish…read more My favorite was the maneater The zombie killed me but it was a happy death lol I'll be back

This place is pretty freaking cool. It's a Japanese food hall with 4 individual spaces inside one…read morelarge space ( the owner also owns the Italian spot on the other side). I went for the buffet brunch at Dear Sushi. I'm not a hugh sushi eater but I loved the cooked stuff. I'm not super adventurous on the raw lol. The buffet is $65 and a 20% gratuity is added. The price was ok with me. There were plenty of food options for me to chose from and the service was good. We sat the bar, Jose and Molly were awesome and mixed up some delicious drinks. The food was delicious. Highlights for me were the fried chicken ( not sure of the correct name), milk bread (had to limit myself, I love bread lol), dumplings ( could have takien the whole tray lol), grilled salmon, and the tempura cauliflower. Another standout was the donuts from the dessert section. These donuts were so lite and airy. Almost guilt free when you bit into them. I would definitely return for brunch or to try out one of the other spots.

I had such an amazing experience here! I came for Beloved BBQ and was very impressed by the quality…read moreof each dish. The standouts were: A5 wagyu sushi, milk buns, and tuna crispy rice. The meats, of course, were all amazing and all melt-in-your-mouth tender. The staff was so attentive, and the dishes came out quickly. The interior is lovely, as well, connecting each of Love Makoto's restaurants.

I loved my first time here! It's off the side of the road and food comes out quickly. You can order…read moreoff of a tablet when you enter. Our guacamole was a little bit too icy, as it came right out of the fridge. The tacos, particularly the shrimp taco, were amazing. I could also eat 5 of their chicken quesadillas - absolute perfection. The tables and chairs could use a bit of freshening up but overall this place is a hit and I would definitely come back.

Delicious but overpriced. There's no way that a crunch wrap with no sauce no sides no drink should…read morebe $15.. and a side of corn is $8??? I get that they need to pay rent but sounds like they need a financial planner to create a better business plan.

First time at Chaplin's, we ordered the chicken katsu curry, chicken katsu, edamame and…read morewhiskey-infused dumplings. Every meal was delicious! The chicken katsu curry bowl was my favorite - a lot of bang for your buck with white rice and kimchi included. The whiskey-infused dumplings were a delicious and fun surprise - the server came and used a syringe to add the whiskey sauce to each dumpling. It had a kick for sure! Besides the food, the ambience was great, the decor was chic and the service was top notch. Recommend to anyone in the area!

What a fun atmosphere! We walked by here a few times before eating dinner here and there were…read morealways a lot of people inside and outside. I made a reservation and confirmed they had a high chair available. We were seated upstairs, which was perfect - corner table by the stairs with a couch! The whole menu sounded delicious, but it was really warm out so it was hard to decide what to get. I ended up with a chicken curry, my husband got a ramen, and a friend got another noodle dish. All of our meals were speedy and delicious. They were also very friendly to our toddler. Highly recommend!