Dashi

415 E Chapel Hill St, Durham
(919) 251-9335

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One of the best restaurants in Downtown Durham, and THE best ramen in the area hands down. Staff are always incredibly friendly and the vibes in both the ramen bar downstairs and the izakaya upstairs are so aestheticly pleasing. We love Dashi and can't wait for our next date night here!

PS: Yes, you DO want another egg in your ramen. You're welcome.

-Emily with Offline
Dashi nails the balance between cozy ramen shop and lively izakaya. We started with kimchi (bright and spicy), duck skewers (smoky and tender), and wagyu sliders (rich, juicy, and topped with kimchi — a must-order).

For ramen, the chicken bowl was light and clean with silky broth, while the tonkotsu was creamy, porky comfort with charred belly and a jammy egg. Both were excellent in their own style.

The warm bar vibe and crisp cocktails...
This quaint Japanese-themed restaurant is a hidden gem that beautifully balances local sourcing with rich Asian flavors. The pork belly “superstar” buns and Tobankan wings are absolute standouts, packed with bold, memorable taste. While the Korean fried cauliflower and pork kimchi dumplings are decent, the Mazemen steals the show especially with the house chili paste and local mushrooms. The tonkotsu ramen lacked depth and the vegetarian option was just okay.
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