It felt like very deliberate misleading with the Japanese speaking waitresses and clearly non Japanese chefs. No idea why this place is so highly rated. We waited like an hour only to see the most unappetizing looking food. “Spicy” chicken had no seasoning (not spicy at all either) whatsoever other than super ultra salty sauce at the bottom, and was not cut fully at all — just a clump of sussy meat. The rice was room temperature, the promised accompanied “fruits” was a single slice of watermelon. The sukiyaki was so weird and gray looking but at least tasted not as horrid as the chicken segment. On top of that it was expensive too. Only props is the decoration felt cool.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Helen Wang
The food was lukewarm, and the chicken was way too salty. All the spices were just dumped and piled on top of the meat!! There was no care put into plating arrangements.
Everything was overpriced, and aside from the decorations in the restaurant and the two Japanese waitresses, nothing about the meal felt like an authentic Japanese experience.
The rice was hard, and it felt like my palets were being abused. My stomach started hurting mid-meal.
Even fast food tasted better than this!
Extremely unsatisfied. Never coming back again!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Moe El Emam
Loooove this place so much. One of our favorite neighborhood places. Laid back, with delicious food and wonderful staff.
We love the steamed chicken gyoza, the cut sushi rolls, and the sashimi bowls. The chicken katsu Don is AMAZING, as is the zaru soba and the curry katsu rice bowl.
Much easier to get in for lunch, though we usually go for dinner. It’s a small space and you put your name on a list for a table upon arrival, so show up with your whole party to be seated. Street parking is usually easier than trying to valet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marivi V
Unfortunately, Daichan has fallen. I made Wed. dinner reservations and despite that it took over 45 minutes to get seated. There was no apology about the wait. They are visibly overwhelmed. The restaurant and its staff are unable to keep up with growth and use antiquated methods for take out, reservations and payment. The servers were stressed out and rude. The food was only OK. Daichan's better days are behind them.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hailey Baldridge
The food here was so delicious and comforting and the decor makes it extra cozy! Tried the chirashi bowl, cucumber bonito, and negitoro bowl with seaweed rice.
Andrea
They are so nice and the food is really good for reasonable prices. Go there !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roz Pengilly
Amazing little place where you feel like you’re visiting a friend in her living room. The food is delicious. Best fried rice ever. The yakisoba was also great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cEvin Key
one of my favorite restraunts in LA for almost 30 years. Today they told me they have Tempura Soba. I didnt know. so OISHI !
When I walked in, didn’t know what to expect. The food was as exceptional— like a home cooked meal in Japan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Massimo Berti
This place is amazing in every way. Can be crowded sometimes, but that’s what happens when everyone agrees it’s excellent. Food, service, and ambiance are perfect. Definitely recommend this gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachael Richmond
We had a longer wait, but it was well worth it! My sister, her kids, my boyfriend, and I all had great food after a long day at Universal Studioes. The food was authentic and the service was so friendly 🥰 my sister and I are always looking for a good Japanese spot as we get homesick for the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jizel banki
Such an authentic delicious Japanese food. The place is so cute
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Sims
Ok I need to start by saying I wish I got a better photo but everytime I come here I get so excited to eat I don’t get a photo ahead of eating. I absolutely love this place. The food is nourishing and so good. It doesn’t feel like they ever try to be something they’re not. The staff is super friendly and the decor is so amazing I notice something new everytime.
Bless this place forever
Their service is amazing and a real treat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It felt like very deliberate misleading with the Japanese speaking waitresses and clearly non Japanese chefs. No idea why this place is so highly rated. We waited like an hour only to see the most unappetizing looking food. “Spicy” chicken had no seasoning (not spicy at all either) whatsoever other than super ultra salty sauce at the bottom, and was not cut fully at all — just a clump of sussy meat. The rice was room temperature, the promised accompanied “fruits” was a single slice of watermelon. The sukiyaki was so weird and gray looking but at least tasted not as horrid as the chicken segment. On top of that it was expensive too.
Only props is the decoration felt cool.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
The food was lukewarm, and the chicken was way too salty. All the spices were just dumped and piled on top of the meat!! There was no care put into plating arrangements.
Everything was overpriced, and aside from the decorations in the restaurant and the two Japanese waitresses, nothing about the meal felt like an authentic Japanese experience.
The rice was hard, and it felt like my palets were being abused. My stomach started hurting mid-meal.
Even fast food tasted better than this!
Extremely unsatisfied. Never coming back again!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Loooove this place so much. One of our favorite neighborhood places. Laid back, with delicious food and wonderful staff.
We love the steamed chicken gyoza, the cut sushi rolls, and the sashimi bowls. The chicken katsu Don is AMAZING, as is the zaru soba and the curry katsu rice bowl.
Much easier to get in for lunch, though we usually go for dinner. It’s a small space and you put your name on a list for a table upon arrival, so show up with your whole party to be seated. Street parking is usually easier than trying to valet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately, Daichan has fallen. I made Wed. dinner reservations and despite that it took over 45 minutes to get seated. There was no apology about the wait. They are visibly overwhelmed. The restaurant and its staff are unable to keep up with growth and use antiquated methods for take out, reservations and payment. The servers were stressed out and rude. The food was only OK. Daichan's better days are behind them.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food here was so delicious and comforting and the decor makes it extra cozy! Tried the chirashi bowl, cucumber bonito, and negitoro bowl with seaweed rice.
They are so nice and the food is really good for reasonable prices. Go there !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing little place where you feel like you’re visiting a friend in her living room. The food is delicious. Best fried rice ever. The yakisoba was also great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
one of my favorite restraunts in LA for almost 30 years. Today they told me they have Tempura Soba. I didnt know. so OISHI !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
When I walked in, didn’t know what to expect. The food was as exceptional— like a home cooked meal in Japan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing in every way. Can be crowded sometimes, but that’s what happens when everyone agrees it’s excellent. Food, service, and ambiance are perfect. Definitely recommend this gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a longer wait, but it was well worth it! My sister, her kids, my boyfriend, and I all had great food after a long day at Universal Studioes. The food was authentic and the service was so friendly 🥰 my sister and I are always looking for a good Japanese spot as we get homesick for the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such an authentic delicious Japanese food. The place is so cute
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok I need to start by saying I wish I got a better photo but everytime I come here I get so excited to eat I don’t get a photo ahead of eating. I absolutely love this place. The food is nourishing and so good. It doesn’t feel like they ever try to be something they’re not. The staff is super friendly and the decor is so amazing I notice something new everytime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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