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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy Waters
Love the food here, been going for years. The ginger drink is very special, all the dishes are really good. Warning: it's a very small dining space with a consistent wait list. Make a reservation when you can.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suki Stanton
An eclectic sushi restaurant with good food and great staff. There was a bit of a wait for the table, but worth it. Although it was busy, the staff was still nice and provided great service and the sushi and appetizers were so good. Try the ginger tea, it's so good and pleasing to the palate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J S
This place was great and the food was excellent. Our server was also good and she played along with my brother's crazy jokes. I had a chicken Katsu and my wife had the udon and both were authentic like what I would get in Japan. I would happily go here again.
Note the parking here is tight because they share a small parking lot with several businesses, and you may have a difficult time getting parking unless you use the valet which cost $4.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
neelima Vinnakota
It's a great place, seems to be very popular with native Japanese and locals alike too. Very small place with limited searing capacity, yet people do not mind waiting for a space to open up. They are old school; they have a paper, pen, and clipboard available at the entrance to put your name on. Very limited parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Moon
This is an authentic Japanese restaurant in the Studio City area. They offer a wide variety of food from sushi, sashimi, soba noodles, to curry with a lot of other things. They also have a sake flight, for you booze lovers. The restaurant is also filled with small trinkets, creating a fun eating environment. Staff are incredibly friendly and warm. Since the restaurant is petite, you may have to queue for a bit, but definitely worth it if you’re in the valley and you’re craving good Japanese food.
The delicious! We had the Hot Pot and Shrimp Tempura Udon, both had amazing flavors. Interior was very cozy, worn in style. Well worth the revisit! Friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annie Shao
Amazing food. Not photographed was the chicken katsu curry - everything is 10/10. There is a guaranteed wait if you get there after 6P.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Dougherty
Best japanese restaurant in the valley. We've been here over 20 times and it's always consistently high quality with great service. Every dish is unique and delicous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erick Tseng
Delicious Japanese izakaya food in a super cute setting with fantastic, extraordinarily friendly service. I can't wait to come back.
We ordered the agadashi tofu, tempura udon noodles, and Daichan beef teriyaki special bento box. Everything was well prepared. The tempura was perfectly crispy, the beef was tender and flavorful, the udon was clean and filling. Pricing was also super reasonable.
Definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Wilsenson
Tucked into a strip mall, Daichan feels like someone’s grandma’s kitchen—but better. I ordered the croquette meal, served hot and golden outside with creamy potato inside. The staff greeted me like a regular from the first visit, small and sweet, chatting about their week. Portion sizes are generous, and I got full without overspending. Not fancy, but consistently flawless—just comfort food done right
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
Love the food here, been going for years. The ginger drink is very special, all the dishes are really good. Warning: it's a very small dining space with a consistent wait list. Make a reservation when you can.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
An eclectic sushi restaurant with good food and great staff. There was a bit of a wait for the table, but worth it. Although it was busy, the staff was still nice and provided great service and the sushi and appetizers were so good. Try the ginger tea, it's so good and pleasing to the palate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was great and the food was excellent. Our server was also good and she played along with my brother's crazy jokes. I had a chicken Katsu and my wife had the udon and both were authentic like what I would get in Japan. I would happily go here again.
Note the parking here is tight because they share a small parking lot with several businesses, and you may have a difficult time getting parking unless you use the valet which cost $4.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a great place, seems to be very popular with native Japanese and locals alike too. Very small place with limited searing capacity, yet people do not mind waiting for a space to open up. They are old school; they have a paper, pen, and clipboard available at the entrance to put your name on. Very limited parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is an authentic Japanese restaurant in the Studio City area. They offer a wide variety of food from sushi, sashimi, soba noodles, to curry with a lot of other things. They also have a sake flight, for you booze lovers. The restaurant is also filled with small trinkets, creating a fun eating environment. Staff are incredibly friendly and warm. Since the restaurant is petite, you may have to queue for a bit, but definitely worth it if you’re in the valley and you’re craving good Japanese food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Few of the women in there are pretty rude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The delicious! We had the Hot Pot and Shrimp Tempura Udon, both had amazing flavors. Interior was very cozy, worn in style. Well worth the revisit! Friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. Not photographed was the chicken katsu curry - everything is 10/10. There is a guaranteed wait if you get there after 6P.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best japanese restaurant in the valley. We've been here over 20 times and it's always consistently high quality with great service. Every dish is unique and delicous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Japanese izakaya food in a super cute setting with fantastic, extraordinarily friendly service. I can't wait to come back.
We ordered the agadashi tofu, tempura udon noodles, and Daichan beef teriyaki special bento box. Everything was well prepared. The tempura was perfectly crispy, the beef was tender and flavorful, the udon was clean and filling. Pricing was also super reasonable.
Definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tucked into a strip mall, Daichan feels like someone’s grandma’s kitchen—but better. I ordered the croquette meal, served hot and golden outside with creamy potato inside. The staff greeted me like a regular from the first visit, small and sweet, chatting about their week. Portion sizes are generous, and I got full without overspending. Not fancy, but consistently flawless—just comfort food done right
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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