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
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Herbert Jumder
A cozy Japanese comfort-food spot with warm atmosphere and excellent croquette bentos. My croquette was crispy and soft inside, paired with tangy cabbage salad. Chicken karaage was juicy and well-spiced—not greasy. Placards in Japanese added authenticity. Service made me feel like a repeat guest. Definitely worth traveling across the valley
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian Omorio
Daichan is a cozy spot tucked in Studio City strip mall serving Japanese comfort food. I tried the croquette bento—crispy outside, soft potato inside—deliciously comforting. The staff were super friendly and made me feel like a regular. The chicken karaage was flavorful without being greasy. Love that it’s local, cozy, and really under the radar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Naomi Campbell
Impeccable from beginning to end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Merritt
A wide menu but all of it is good. The people who run this restaurant are the best too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Hardin
A really interesting old school Japanese place in studio city. Good tempura and tataki.
I've been to Daichan multiple times and the food and service has always been amazing. Try their Pork Curry Katsu, it's incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mahl K
Great food, great price, great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francisco Fajardo Nungaray
GREATEST Japanese food in town! A M A Z I N G!!! Everything…..
Kayla Valencia
Been on my list forever and did not disappoint! The decor and environment were very charming. Quick service and all of our food was delicious. Love a miso soup (nailed it), the chicken/tofu meatballs were slightly sweet and filling, the crispy tuna rice starters were huge and had the perfect crunch. All the fish we tried was perfection, melted in your mouth good. Will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend for a lunch or dinner.
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
A cozy Japanese comfort-food spot with warm atmosphere and excellent croquette bentos. My croquette was crispy and soft inside, paired with tangy cabbage salad. Chicken karaage was juicy and well-spiced—not greasy. Placards in Japanese added authenticity. Service made me feel like a repeat guest. Definitely worth traveling across the valley
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daichan is a cozy spot tucked in Studio City strip mall serving Japanese comfort food. I tried the croquette bento—crispy outside, soft potato inside—deliciously comforting. The staff were super friendly and made me feel like a regular. The chicken karaage was flavorful without being greasy. Love that it’s local, cozy, and really under the radar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Impeccable from beginning to end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wide menu but all of it is good. The people who run this restaurant are the best too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A really interesting old school Japanese place in studio city. Good tempura and tataki.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I've been to Daichan multiple times and the food and service has always been amazing. Try their Pork Curry Katsu, it's incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great price, great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GREATEST Japanese food in town! A M A Z I N G!!! Everything…..
Been on my list forever and did not disappoint! The decor and environment were very charming. Quick service and all of our food was delicious. Love a miso soup (nailed it), the chicken/tofu meatballs were slightly sweet and filling, the crispy tuna rice starters were huge and had the perfect crunch. All the fish we tried was perfection, melted in your mouth good. Will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend for a lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little shop with a good mix of options.
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