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    Daikichi Sushi Bistro

    4.3 (183 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    DAIKICHI SUSHI BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Christian E.

    Honestly, this is a jewel of a fine in Chesapeake, Virginia. The sushi chef is Japanese, and knows what he's doing. They have seasonal foods that are actually authentic. Prices aren't too bad and it's not as busy. They also have authentic Japanese seating. We got the katsudon and some sushi and that was pretty good. Can't go along with a good rice bowl and beer.

    Rainbow Roll, Hiro Roll, Angel Roll, Cutie Honey Roll
    Ara A.

    First time here and based on the glowing reviews I was excited to give it a try. The place is definitely not huge as they make an effort to utilize their 6 tables (not including the traditional Japanese tables). There are only 2 servers on a Saturday who also attend to the take out orders so they are stretched thin. Started with the pork broth ramen and it was good with a rich and creamy broth. It didn't come with a soft boiled egg which was a bit disappointing. The broth was borderline salty but still good. For sushi we had the rainbow, hiro, angel, and honey roll. We also had the toro sashimi and salmon sashimi. Full disclosure the sashimi was pretty thinly cut and their rolls are small in diameter (which may be the traditional way). The fish were all fresh and tasty.

    Tuna Berry: seared tuna dish with berry glaze
    Grace P.

    Finally got to stop in to Daikichi, an unassuming little sushi spot on the corner of Battlefield and Volvo in Chesapeake. We got there pretty early on a Saturday for dinner, and almost all their traditional tables were occupied with diners. They do have a few traditional tables (shoes removed, sit on flooring) to the side, which can be used if you spend $100 on dinner (let's face it, that is pretty easy when eating a couple of courses in a Japanese restaurant!). The servers were very attentive and kept our glasses filled throughout our meal. Their sushi offerings were very fresh, all the fish were delicious. We were too full to try their matcha ice cream for dessert, so we will be sure to save room for next time.

    Spicy Miso Ramen
    Doug S.

    We showed up right when they opened and was greeted with a smile! The place is very clean with regular tables and Japanese style low tables. It has a very authentic Japan feel to it. Our waitress was from Tokyo! We both ordered the spicy miso ramen and gyoza for an app. The Gyoza was light, fresh and definitely freshly made, super yummy! The BEST ramen we've had yet. Good spice and the pork melts in your mouth. 5 star quality food that rivals actual ramen in Japan. We'll definitely be back!

    Uni(Sea Urchin) & Toro(Tuna belly)
    Lai Wun C.

    I love uni (sea urchin) and had been searching for a Japanese restaurant around Virginia Beach(where I live) for a while, not wanting to spend $10 a piece at Zushi, I found Daikichi where they sell uni too. It was a little longer drive than what I'll usually drive to get food but totally worth it! We ordered 3 Uni nigiri(of course), 3 Toro (Tuna belly) nigiri, Fried Oyster, spciy miso raman and Una Ju(Unagi rice box). It's a 50/50 for the food because 2 of the dishes are really nice but the other 2 are meh. But based on the atmosphere and service, I'm giving them 4/5 and would come back for the 2 good dishes and try something else. The good dishes: The Spicy Miso Ramen: The right amount of heat, noodles are firm and fresh, with a bunch of veggies! If I wasn't filled by the fried oyster(potato) I'd drink the soup too! Uni(Sea Urchin) nigiri: I had an Em-urchin-cy after not being able to have sea urchin for years, and I had to order 2 even though they're pricier than other sushi! If you haven't had Sea Urchin before, my tip is that it's not everybody's favorite. The taste is kinda like 30x taste of raw oyster, and it is creamy. The sea urchin looks and tasted very fresh and cold, and the amount is generous! Toro(Tuna belly) sushi: Just like the sea urchin, looks and tasted fresh and good! The fish is thicc and fatty, totally worth the price(4.50 for one). I must say the chef did a really good job of making the "real" nigiri. Many Japanese restaurant are not owned by Japanese in Hampton Roads and the sushi rice is just different. The chef here did it correctly by making the rice smaller instead of a big chunk of rice to fill you up. The meh dish: Sadly I'm not impressed with the Fried Oyster because I can't taste any oyster but potato. The menu says it's oyster covered with potato but there's barely oysters... It actually tasted good but if you're telling me it's fried oyster, I'd expect fried oyster with a thin layer of potato, not potato with tiny little bit of oysters. Or the menu should've said it's Korokke, which the main ingredient is potato with the meat/seafood in the middle. The Una Ju was ok. The unagi was delicious and fresh, but the rice tasted weird and wet. I'm guessing they used sushi rice for it and I've never had unadon/ju with sushi rice despite me having many authentic Japanese dishes from Hong Kong(where I was from), and it didn't taste good. Overall there are dishes that they did very well especially sushi, but some dishes are meh. I will definitely come back for the sushi especially for sea urchin, and might try other dishes hopefully they'll earn the other star from me!

    Miso soup, salmon sashimi
    Tara J.

    For lunch I decided to try Daikichi Sushi Bistro. This was my first visit. I ordered on a weekday and placed my ordered around 11:30 AM. It took about 25-30 mins for my food to be ready. I expected it to take about this timeframe so I called in advance. The sushi was good however the salmon sashimi was smaller than I had at other sushi places. In fact, I almost thought they forgot to put it in my to go box. The to-go order was packaged nicely and the staff was friendly. My recommendation is to definitely order in advance if you're in a hurry. However, if you're willing to withstand the wait, you can dine in.

    Toro sashimi
    Kat L.

    Very authentic sushi/sashimi place. Just went there to have their toro sashimi. So fresh and flavorful! The best toro I've had thus far. I also like their nabeyaki udon. It's comfort food to me. I'm not a fan of their lunch items: pork katsu (nice batter but tough meat) and the mackerel (too dry). I also think their miso soup was an unfortunate downfall from authenticity & the luxurious sashimi. Service was great although they were short staffed.

    Toro sashimi
    Michael O.

    Ok party people, all the claims of authentic Japanese food down below ARE ALL TRUE! As someone who has spent time in Japan and tasted food in Japan, this is the closest you'll have it without spending for the airfare. We have ordered takeout numerous times but first time that we dined in. Ordered the tempura udon, toro sashimi and yellow tail roll. Udon-freshly made, crispy tempura, balanced broth that oozes umami without diminishing essence of the dashi. Toro sashimi-fresh, wonderful taste that melts in your mouth. Yellow tail roll-fresh, delectable and portioned well with just the right amount of rice. Worth checking out and experiencing authentic Japanese food without the 16-18 hour flight!

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    Nina D.

    Upon entering, all the tables were filled except for the traditional Japanese tables. We sat there which the kids loved. However, my husband and I were a tad bit uncomfortable. Everything was delicious we actually enjoyed every item that came out. Would definitely come back again!

    Strawberry and Mango roll
    Nicole H.

    Coming back to rave about Daikichi! Tried the Mango and Strawberry roll last night and I'm in love! The rolls were so tasty and delicious. I really love the authentic feel of this place. It really is like stepping into a little sushi shop in Japan. Experienced lots of costumers coming in excited to practice and speak the language! It happened many times last night! Lovely welcoming, multicultural and unique vibe! You HAVE to try the crepe for dessert. Don't miss all that creamy and chocolaty goodness ! I LOVE Daikichi! It's the real deal!

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    Solid authentic dishes, fresh fish, great service. Quiet and friendly. Will be back for sure!

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