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DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA, Washington, DC

DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

4.6
4.6
2122 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Please be advised that the reservation is for the Izakaya on the second floor and not the ramen shop on the first floor. The ramen menu is not available at the Izakaya. The Izakaya, located on the second floor of Daikaya, is a casual restaurant that serves Japanese comfort food to accompany a diverse selection of bar offerings. The izakaya experience is perfect for after work, before a big night out, as a full supper, or for late-night bites with friends. The cuisine is freestyle and adaptive in nature. Each izakaya in Japan puts its own touch on its menu items. The plates are typically small so that one can sample many different items.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 589-1600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Katsuya Fukushima
  • Catering
    Unfortunately, We don't offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Private events for large party available.
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Between G and H
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available around the neighborhood. There are also 3 garages within 2 blocks of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Across the street from the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station, servicing, Green, Yellow, and Red Line trains.
  • Entertainment
    DJ's every Friday and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What 2,122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA offers an "amazing experience" with "awesome food" and "great service." The menu is praised for its diverse options, including standout vegetarian dishes like shiitake mushroom skewers and grilled avocados. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and knowledgeable staff, making it a "cool spot" for gatherings.

2,122 Reviews
  1. clyde

    VIP

    Washington DC

    282 reviews

    5.0

    282 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting take on Japanese. Recommend to get out of the usual sushi/sashimi route. Grilled meats highly recommended.

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  2. Aaron

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Really interesting and good Japanese-style “tapas”. Lots of interesting dishes, with unique style that taste really good. The miso salmon was delicate and well balanced, the “pasta” was flavorful and delicious, the Teba chicken skewers were delicious. The atmosphere was dark with red lighting, the music was present but still could have a normal level conversation

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  3. Ashley

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was fresh and really good. The drinks were spot on as well

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  4. Beth

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here to celebrate a birthday - great food and service!

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  5. Nunzio

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a very nice restaurant that serves Japanese food. The service and the food were very good. I came here to have ramen and found out that they only serve one kind of ramen on Saturday. However, it was delicious. The dessert "purin a la mode" was excellent.

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  6. Stephanie

    Washington DC

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine meal. Fresh, interesting. Yakitori was the standout along w the rice.

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  7. Joel

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I organized a reservation for four with out-of-town colleagues and appreciate the great service and value at the Izakaya! Colleagues were impressed and appreciative of great night out.

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  8. Terry

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply an outstanding restaurant with a cool vibe and ambiance. A little gem tucked into Chinatown/Penn Quarter.

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  9. Arianna

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always incredible. Drinks are also to die for. No issues making reservations and getting our table. Service felt a little rushed but it was closer to closing time so they were trying to clean up.

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  10. Alicia

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation was for 7 pm. It was very difficult finding the door, to begin. Not a big deal bc I needed to get in my steps. The food…I really wanted to love this place but but flavor is lacking. Also, they were out of a lot of things we wanted from the menu. Our server was a sweet girl but also didn’t help much with recommendations bc she was very new. Study up on the menu bc for someone unfamiliar with Japanese tapas, I was on my own. Based on my visit, I would not go again. I hope someone else will convince me otherwise bc I want to like it. The ambiance is nice!

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FAQs

DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA is rated 4.6 stars by 2122 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

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Google Map for DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

705 6th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between G and H
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available around the neighborhood. There are also 3 garages within 2 blocks of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Across the street from the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station, servicing, Green, Yellow, and Red Line trains.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Katsuya Fukushima
  • Entertainment
    DJ's every Friday and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 589-1600
  • Catering
    Unfortunately, We don't offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Private events for large party available.
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