Daikaya Ramen
705 6th Northwest, Washington, DC
| Sunday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Monday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–00:00 |
Menu
MATCHA PANNA COTTA
candied chestnut, sweet black bean
PURIN
Japanese-style vanilla custard, caramel syrup, wakamomo baby peach
SESAME SOFT SERVE
Japanese sesame paste, toasted sesame seeds.
KAKIGORI
Japanese shaved ice dessert (ask server for the 2 flavor options)
GRILLED ZUCCHINI SKEWER
lemon dressing, honey, brown butter, soy sauce
GRILLED SHISHITO SKEWER
yuzu kosho
GRILLED SHIITAKE
maple syrup, labne, brown butter, soy sauce.
GRILLED OKRA SKEWER
sea salt
TSUKUNE SKEWER
Japanese chicken meatballs, yakitori sauce, shichimi
GRILLED CHICKEN LIVER
oyster sauce, yuzu kosho
YAKITORI CHICKEN THIGH SKEWER
salt, pepper, teriyaki sauce, shichimi
GRILLED LAMB CHOP
Japanese curry, browned butter
IKURA SHOYU & KOSHIHIKARI RICE
Koshihikari rice, salmon roe, shoyu
UNI NIGIRI (1 pc)
Hokkaido bafun uni, hon wasabi
SALMON SASHIMI
Scottish salmon, hon wasabi, ikura, avocado, dill
CHUTORO SASHIMI (3 pcs)
Hon wasabi, caviar, nuta miso, crispy garlic, chives
SALMON NIGIRI
Scottish salmon, hon wasabi, ikura, avocado, dill
CHUTORO NIGIRI
Medium fatty tuna, hon wasabi, caviar, nuta miso, crispy garlic, chives
SALMON DIY HAND ROLL
Scottish salmon, avocado, ikura, fresh wasabi, dill, sesame matcha nori sheets
MAGURO DIY HAND ROLL
Wild-caught bluefin tuna from the Sea of Japan, nuta miso, caviar, kanzuri, wasabi, sesame matcha nori sheets
GOHAN NABE
Koshihikari rice, beef short rib, burdock root, carrot, daikon, shimeji mushroom, garlic, sesame, cooked in a cast iron rice pot
CURRY UDON
curry dashi broth, sliced beef short rib, sweet braised onion, scallions, udon noodles
DOSIRAK SHAKE BOX
Koshihikari rice, chashu, kimchi, gochujang, butter, nori, sesame, scallion
CACIO E PEPE UDON
Thick wheat noodles, Pecorino Romano cheese, lots of black pepper, butter Modern Roman dish made w/ Daikaya flare. Make sure to dig in right away, you want to get it while it’s hot
MISO SALMON
broiled marinated salmon, carrot sauce, pickled ginger
MIMIGA
crispy fried pork ears with sweet & tangy nanban glaze
GRILLED AVOCADO
6.5-year-old house-aged ponzu, fresh wasabi, lemon, and nori salt
Tori Gyoza
Ground chicken wrapped in chicken skin, topped w/ grated horseradish
CATFISH KARAAGE
Maryland blue catfish marinated for 48 hours, lightly coated in potato starch, and fried. Served with Kewpie mayo, ichimi, and lemon.
SHAKA SHAKA FRIES
Fries, Japanese curry seasoning, (shake fries in a bag. Tear open. Enjoy!)
PORK & BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Deep fried, topped w/Kewpie mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, bonito flakes, aonori The traditional street food, Okonomiyaki, gets the Daikaya twist but still reminiscent of its roots
GRILLED OYSTERS
Local VA oysters on the half shell, butter, soy sauce, Parmesan (2 pc)
EDAMAME
sea salt
"ROCKY BALBOA"
Onsen egg, sea urchin, house-marinated salmon roe, shiso, wasabi, sweet shoyu dashi - Inspired by the scene in the movie “Rocky.” You can chug it like the Champ or eat it with a spoon to savor the luxurious “eggs.”
TAKO WASABI
Diced raw octopus, wasabi, celery, granny smith apple, Arbequina olive oil.
Canned Sodas
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke
Yuzu Lemonade
House Iced Tea
BUY THE KITCHEN A SIX PACK!!
An Ode To Alla Spina...
Asahi Super Dry 0.0
non-alcoholic beer
House Sake Carafe (10 oz)
Sapporo Premium Black
Japanese dark lager (22 oz can)
Draft Sapporo
Suntory '196' Vodka Seltzer
Ready-to-drink Japanese vodka seltzer available in assorted flavors
SESAME SOFT SERV
White Sesame soft serve with toasted sesame seeds
GOHAN
Side of steamed white rice
VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS
Fried and served with jalapeno jam (3 pcs). Vegan friendly!
FRIED GYOZA
Deep fried dumplings with pork and chicken filling (4 pcs).
CORN
WAKAME
raw seaweed
BUTTER
MENMA
soy & ramen stock simmered bamboo shoots (not vegetarian)
VEGGIE SPICE BOMB
spice paste made with carrots, ginger, and chilies (vegan friendly)
BAKUDAN SPICE BOMB
spice paste made with pork and chilies (has peanuts)
PORK BELLY
CHASHU
roasted pork shoulder
NITAMAGO
soy & ramen stock marinated soft-boiled egg (not vegetarian)
ONSEN EGG
rich & runny egg cooked in it’s shell
TSUKEMEN
Dip chilled noodles into a rich, savory broth
BONITO RED MISO
A rich & spicy broth made with red miso, pork, and bonito. *CONTAINS FISH & SEAFOOD PRODUCT*
TOMATO CURRY
This comforting vegetarian ramen is slightly exotic with miso, tomato, and a hint of Japanese curry in the base.
SUPER SPICY SHOYU
For the spicy food lovers! Our rich soy sauce base is blended with our super hot chili blend, giving it some real heat.
VEGGIE
Corn Butter Vegetable Shio Ramen Yellow corn, white hominy, woodear mushrooms, lettuce, butter, popcorn shoots, garlic, onion, scallions, nori.
SPICY MISO
Our spicy miso broth has balance, depth, and complexity. It’s not just simply “spicy”. We use shiro-miso, which is a white miso, in the base. *PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING*
MUGI-MISO
Our barley miso that is used in this ramen has bright, savory aromatics and is lighter than a traditional miso. Miso ramen was invented in Sapporo, Japan by Morito Omiya. *PEANUT ALLERGEN WARNING*
SHOYU
This traditional Sapporo ramen is made with a rich soy sauce that’s blended with our Chintan stock. This soup has flavors of toasted garlic and light caramel tones. It comes with half an egg (nitamago) along with the other standard toppings.
SHIO
This ramen most shows off the unique nuance of our Chintan stock. It is our most delicate and aromatic ramen.
$10 House Sake Carafe
Sho Chiku Bai (10 oz)
$6 Zero-Proof Wines (by the glass)
non-alcoholic rose or white wines by the glass
$7 House Wines (by the glass)
red, rose, white, or bubbly
Sapporo & Shot Combo
12 oz Draft Sapporo with choice of whisky, vodka, sake, tequila, or shochu shot
Draft IPA
None
Shirafu Spritz
non-alcoholic rose or white wine with elderflower syrup, club soda and ginger beer
Tipsy Kitty
Choice of red, wine, rosé, or bubbly wine topped with ginger beer