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Daichan is located in California. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Japanese dishes. This restaurant is very affordable.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Daichan since I was in middle school (my parents' house is only two blocks up the street) and I've never been let down. The kitschy decorations are great, the waitresses are always...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's a small, very casual restaurant in Studio City. I'd recommend the mixed poki bowl (basically an assortment of sashimi over a bed of rice greens). The mochi is also pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
REAL japanese food, lovely service, homey atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly my favorite restaurant in LA. Everything works, even if the service is sometimes slow on a busy night. Japanese run. You feel like you have stepped out of this country the moment you walk...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little place. Lots of decorations. The food is not bad. Their garlic squid is awesome. The udon is not bad. The food is not bad at all overall. Friendly service, but sometimes slow cause of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good izakaya... doesnt serve alcohol. it was ok tho cuz i brought some in the car with me. buuuut i had to drink it in said car... shame daichan.tonkatsu and poki were really good, but it doesnt...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So much charm even before you walk in the door! And the food is good- old fashioned comfort food. I'm not japanese but it comforts the heck out of me! Good service- sometimes a bit crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. i love the atmosphere, the service, and the food is great. the garlic squid appetizer was delish. i got the cold ramen and was also very good. friends ordered curry udon and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! They have the BEST tuna poke bowls on the face of the planet. This place is so small and kind of a hole in the wall, but the food here is crazy good. The staff is VERY nice and no matter what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man this place is like a Japanese souvenir shop that stumbled upon a food service license at a garage sale and was like "Sure, why not?" I can picture it now, that friendly, raspy voiced, purple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Poki Bowls, knickknacks, and servers who speak very little english.If you were looking for a hole in wall, japanese style, tasty restaurant. You will find it here at Daichan. They have great poki...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, we stumbled upon it by accident when we were waiting at Nozawa. Great food and the price is very reasonable. I haven't tried everything yet, but I like the Poki bowls and tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, decent price, amazing service ... no parking. Daichan, as some have mentioned, is a hole-in-the-wall and very small at that. The size of the restaurant does reflect the size of the parking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
one word: OVERRATED!Add this as another place where YELP has failed me. =( It's not a bad place, just not to my liking. - salmon poke: the warmth of the rice beneath the salmon poke makes the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I recommend any of the Poki bowls as well as the Hawaiian Chicken! Food this good SHOULD be kept a secret, but sharing is caring! The service is very warm and I feel like I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place serves japanese comfort food. the udon is mouth-watering. the other items are ok. the decor is uber-cute like a japanese gift shop.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is amazingly good! My favorite dish which I always order is the Mixed Poki Bowl. It has never failed to satisfy my craving for Japanese food. I go there with my wife once in a while and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up I had two Japanese Nannys and they would cook traditional Japanese dishes for me quite often. When I took my first bite of the Tsukune Salmon I had a Ratatouille movie moment where I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Japanese restaurant. A true Japanese SOUL food!!! LOVE IT THERE!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place.not too much salt, light and simple.... just like homecooking...i don't understand why people say it lacks flavor... stop eating salty foods and your taste buds might be able to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with the family to celebrate Dad's b'day. Heard it was supposed to be a phenomenal little hole in the wall. Well, hole in the wall was definitely the best way to describe the place....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could swear that my Mom was in the kitchen, cooking up this stuff!I love this place and all its quirkiness. Service is always attentive (but sometimes slow), the menu is extensive (but not always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a busy little place! I arrived around 7:30 on a Thursday night hoping for a quick bowl of ramen to find no available parking and a line out the door! (By the way, if you are going to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. I don't get the hype. I had the house Udon which was just ok and lacking flavor. The curry udon was much better but nothing there was worthy of 5 stars. Maybe people like the low price...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend I tried Daichan for lunch around 12pm. it was not busy at the time but around 12:30, start getting busy! I only saw 2 people serving and doing casher, so service became really slow... I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, this is one of the best restaurants in LA. My Lady-friend and I go here almost every week. It's cheap, delicious, full of millions of authentic "home-style" Japanese dishes, and really a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For looks alone, I really like this place. It's kinda kooky, all over the place and decorated with interesting choices. It kind of reminds me of a few places I've been to in NY and in SF, so this was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Japanese restaurant in LA. I love all the knick-knacks and pictures that make the place feel cozy and like I'm eating at a relative's house. The food, for the most part, is the kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time here last night. Loved it! But Japanese Curry is my favorite curry (not such a fan of Indian curry and Thai curry is just ok in my opinion). The decor is awesome. Great Japanese art all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, this joint is fantastic. Small and filled with Japanese trinkets and hand written and drawn posters for their menu stapled to the walls. The food makes my senses happy. Just thinking about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At the risk of being a 4-whore, I'm giving another 4-star review. Don't judge. I'm stingy with my 5's damnit and 3 stars is like a C- to me, which Daichan is definitely not. The place is tiny tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a favorite of mine. I used to go to lunch here by myself while I was working on that side of town. It is such a homey environment, with all of its wonderful little knick knacks and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is one resturant I really miss. It is so wonderful! When you walk into the door you just know you are in for a treat, a meal made with love. The drawings on the wall and decore are fantastic. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Poki Bowl! They love food, you notice the thousands of hand-drawn dishes covering walls floor to ceiling. Tiny place, authentic food. I mentioned the Poki Bowl, these are delicious, filled with rice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just can't get enough of the Samurai Bowl with tofu.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh you Daichan - I'll be a happy Japanese castaway in SoCal as long as you're around... granted LA has some decent JPN options to offer, but no other place can even compete in the same league as this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Daichan bills itself as "Japanese Soul Food." My last visit there, it struck me as a very good cross between Japanese and Hawaiian "comfort food." At least 3 different natto dishes, Saimin, 3 or 4...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really cool casual vibe and great food. I ordered so many things because everything looked great. Seaweed cucumber salad, chicken gyoza, natto with avocado (yummy and not as funky as I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. Just wrote a really long review only to lose it when I tried to post. So because I don't feel like typing it all up again, here's the gist of it:Good:- Ahi Poke - Chilean Sea Bass- Calpis Chewy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite - Mix Poki Bowl - This place has such a nice and cozy ambiance. Fun and cluttered in a good way.Note- Agedashi Tofu was a bit tough here.The place is really cute. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after hearing good things about the joint, and a failed attempt (oops! forgot they're closed on sunday!) we finally made it here. the food is spot on. we mixed and matched between the tuna poki bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Daichan is one of those pleasant surprises when you step inside. My urban hiking group originally meant to have a late lunch at Lal Mirch, but we missed their lunch hour by 7 minutes. So as we trekked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Toro Poki Bowl! Like a bowl full of unrolled sushi. So tasty - I've been here twice and I've gotten the Toro Poki Bowl twice (i'm pretty sure that's the name -- it's like $15). The atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and can't wait to go there again. The description of Japanese soul food is pretty accurate. I love that they have some Hawaiian type fare and there are so many things that I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know you read too many reviews when you order take out from a restaurant you've never been to and from a menu you've neer seen."Hi, I'd like to order a poki bowl?"Now, I didn't really know what a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It had been quite a long time since I'd last been to Daichan. Probably well over a year. I decided to go with a friend who I know appreciates authentic well prepared food. I described the place as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, thanks yelpers! After much yelp scouring on a Saturday night I finally picked Daichan and was not disappointed. Very cute, busy decor, though my roommate made a comment that she wouldn't want to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that has the phrase "Japanese Soul Food" written above the entrance has to be cool. The inside is a little small but cozy and the decor is definitely 'fun". The entire place is covered,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A very "homey" atmosphere. I love their bowls (poki, chirashi, katsu, etc.). Great place to go for lunch!
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Daichan is one of my favorite Japanese place in town. The decor is fun, and the service is great. You have to order the right dishes there. I love their shrimp tempura . I don't know how they make...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed in this place.The decor was nice as was the service, but the food was blah.We ordered the pan seared halibut, hawaiian pan friend chicken, spicy chicken, and a teriyaki beef bowl....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Daichan I love you. Tuna Poki is the best.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This gets a 4 right off the bat for being different. There are lots and lots of Japanese restaurants in LA (thank goodness) but not a lot of Daichans. They can seat maybe 20-25 people; it's a small...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was extremely satisfied with my lunch at Daichan! Furthermore, I didn't expect to be so blown away by the subtle, simple but wonderfully flavorful food here. Again, B. suggested this place since...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good japanese feel good food! udon etc.not as good as some of the little tokyo joints but still very enjoyable...simple no frills service...usually tables are available...parking is difficult..
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best, of the best, of the best for japanese tapas\homestyle.......in LA anyway.When ever I go here I feel like i was dropped off in an 80 year old japanese woman's kitchen. Daichan is cluttered in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their moniker 'Japanese Soul Food' really describes it, because it's comforting for the soul. And if you want to try something new definitely go here. The veggie rice bowl I ordered came with a choice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was impressed with Daichan. The interior reminds me of the little anime gift shop that Gizmo "Gremlins" was picked up at in Chinatown. Japanese scrolls, swords, artifacts and photos all along the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is not the best Japanese food I've had, but the atmosphere, the decor and the comfort fill this place with love.My girlfriend loves the food here because it reminds her of eating at home. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for an early dinner before heading to Almost Acoustic Christmas. Thank you fellow Yelpers for guiding me and my friends to a delicious dinner. This place has a lot of character.Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first Yelp review. Found this place on Yelp, sounded good, so checked it out about a month ago. went on an early friday evening. First thing you'll notice going there is the decor. It's a little...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No place in the Valley -- and certainly few in all of L.A. -- is as offbeat as Daichan. It's the local Smithsonian of Japanese kitsch. The walls and ceilings are covered -- COVERED -- with paper...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, and yum. Daichan offers a fine choice of Japanese "soul food". My fav dish is the Poki bowl, that was a recommendation by sister. The menu items are posted on the wall with these cute marker...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Will you people PLEASE stop reviewing this place? I'm trying to keep it a secret!Good quality food and lovely people. Parking's tight sometimes, but when that's all there is in the negative column,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service was fantastic. The waitress was very attentive and super nice.We ordered plenty of food and the total came out to a reasonable $36 for two of us.Between us we got: miso soup; vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! Super awesome!! :) The decor is really cute, too. Don't expect a long list of sushi rolls on the menu though. Their best dishes are the plates/bowls. YUM!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can one say about a place that's so loved? I have to say at first I loved this place, but it might have been from all the hype that I got from reading the Yelp reviews. I can't say I really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Eel was yummy. My wife had the halibut which was good too but had too many bones. We will definitely come back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I have been here just twice, and we LOVE everything about Daichan.The place is decorated quaintly and beautifully in detail from the front entrance to the bathroom and everywhere in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is this a restaurant or did every Japanese gift shop that ever existed explode here? When you walk in you'll know what I am talking about. The only difference is that you can't purchase a miniture...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooo cute. Cutesy-cutesy cute! Besides that, they have the most authentic Japanese I've ever had in the valley- the owners are DEFINITELY NOT Korean. Get a poki bowl- you'll be stuffed....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for the first time last night and I'm still in a heavenly food haze. This place delivers exactly what the name states, soul food! I had the kalbi beef with kimchee and was delivered two...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just go; 60 reviews, what other confirmation do you need?
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The better half has been coming to Daichan even before he met me, and he was very choosy (for lack of a better word) as to who he brings to dine with him here. One visit to the place and I can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of my favorite spots! It's super cute, friendly, and DELICIOUS!! It's more like Japanese food in Hawaii.... I love it!!!! We frequent this place quite a bit. They have a pretty big menu...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is small, cozy, and very unique.It's like a little mom and pop place, and they have really good sashimi.I ordered the udon with tempura, and oh, heaven in a bowl!!Will definitely come back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What the hell is Japanese Soul food?Well, imagine you are hungry for something hearty and filling yet succulently light and refreshing. Scoff all you want and say it can't be done. But Daichan has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very interesting place. Wasn't crazy about it the first time but all of a sudden, I want to go again. This place has that weird affect on my taste buds.The good:-Service-Friendliness-Fish soup-Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite place in LA!!!! This is like my secret place that I take special people or people I want to impress. Great date place. Cause if there is a pause in conversation it will give...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine and I went here on a Tuesday. It's cute inside with lots of decorations and pieces of Japan. I got a poki bowl and she got the fried oysters. My bowl was good, salmon, yum! The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. It is the best hole in the wall Japanese in Studio City. My favorite dish here is the toro poki bowl. It is INSANELY delicious. I love their garlic squid dish as well, I order that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely charming. The food comes out piping hot, so watch your tastebuds. A fun combination of very traditional Japanese food (they don't all eat sushi!!) and with such great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually came here when I realized that Katsu-Ya is only open for limited hours on the weekend. Boo! But what I found was different. This was a different menu, with noodle soups and dishes I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a good find thanks to the yelpers! Thanks!! My friend and I had dinner there and I had the Nabeyaki Udon. The menu has a HUGE selection of items to choose from for what your tastebuds desire....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
japanese " soul food." this joint is the hit! if you want good sushi, go next door to nozawa. but if you want GOOD SOLID healthy japanese food, go here. tons of delightful dishes to choose from so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
comfort food at it's best, except lighter and healthier than the american version. variety of loose leaf teas (i love the popcorn tea...except i don't think it's called that on the menu). tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so after eating at Daichan 2 milion times since my initial Yelp--seriously, for like 2 months we were here once every week, sometimes twice--I thought I should update y'all.I can't say enough...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know there are tones of reviews of this place but it really is a find among all the Sushi places on Ventura/Studio City that I have to add another. They call it Japanese Soul food which is basically...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for the healthy eater. Nice options, and a array of clutter on the wall as well as the mish mash of customers.I loved our server, she must've smoked like a million cigarrettes to get that voice....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place always feel so cozy. From the personalized drawings of all their dishes on the walls to all the little trinkets throughout the entire restaurant and even in the restroom. It is definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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I love this place. Every place I look reminds me of Japan. The name is right-Japanese soul food. You never want for anything, the waitress is right there either filling your tea, water glass, or whatever you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Daichan is a quite homey. Not necessarily Homey-D-Clown type of homey but more "let's-snuggle-and-pinch-each-other's-nipples-off" kind of homey. What do you mean, "Homey don't play that?"Despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oishii!! Yes, i love this place, it's true... A very good friend turned me on to this wonderful husband and wife owned place about 12 years ago and I've never looked back. You won't find a full menu...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Strange japanese ambiance. Service is a little slow, but quite polite. The menu is pretty large, it's like reading an ikea instructions manual, big selection of homestyle items, curries,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best "hole-in-the-wall" Japanese restaurant in the area that I've discovered so far. All the food is like homestyle Japanese cooking and the service is very friendly and attentive. The decor is wild...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Just went there with my wife after reading a few of the reviews (Saturday around 6 pm). The place seemed extremely small from the outside, but it opens up as soon as you enter. The place is overdecorated with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMM... this place is much much better than your standard American Japanese restaurant. It's my favorite place for Japanese food in the city. They have more than just your usual sushi and noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place cured my homesickness on several occasions...Although their flavoring is a little sweeter than the Tokyo taste, it's still delicious and reminds me of my mom's home cooking.I don't live in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What the heck is a poki bowl?? I just had to come here to find out. It was one of those nights where you have nothing in your fridge to make, don't want to go grocery shopping and just want to get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Daichan is a special place. They make home-style food, have generous portions, and charge a fair price. The atmosphere is adorable and comfortable, filled with asian trinkets and art. The service is excellent!...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place kicks ASS! I have been going here for years. The Tuna Poki Bowl is one of my all time favorite dishes. Daichan has some of the most original dishes that you won't find anywhere. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When writing about Japanese food, I find that people tend to say that every single restaurant they go to is "incredible." Well, I think that many people have a very low level of appreciation for good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So there is really nothing better than Daichan for comfort food. It doesn't matter what your background is, the food fills your soul as much as your stomach. Their tag of "Japanese Soul Food" is spot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love the California Bowl at Daichan. I get irresistible cravings for it. This place is charming and such a stand-out from all of the Japanese strip mall joints in The Valley. I keep...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the biggest problems I had with this place - it's so warm/hot inside! It was difficult for me to enjoy my meal. And there was so much to enjoy! We ordered the fried lotus roots, vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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There is nothing bad I can say about this place. They do not offer specialty sushi rolls here, just hearty food like your mother would make. That is if your mother was Japanese and from Hawaii. The poki bowls...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yuka and Gary (owners) have something really good going on here.Try the Tuna Poki bowl, but start with the Fried Lotus Root.This is a great place that should open another location somewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I. Miss. This. Place. I miss coming to this place and looking at Gary & Yuka's Japanese art & knick-knack collection while having a pot of persimmon tea and eating my Salmon Steak Plate with beans...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow! I have to thank all you yelpers for showing me this place! I lurve it! It's good authentic Japanese just like I would pick up in Japan. I was just about to give up on finding real Japanese in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are walking along Ventura Boulevard as people often do, it is guaranteed that you will be able to see at least one, but more likely several, sushi joints from where you are standing. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my families all time favorite places. we have been eating there all my life and i am 9. i love the kawatchi -atchi chicken- my sister eats the udon soup and my dad also eats the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dai Chan is awesome! Their food is pretty good and they have the most awesome interior decoration. We went on a Friday night with a party of five, which was a bad idea... it looks like most of their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Referred to as "Japanese Soul Food", this place reeallly hits the spot. I have been eating here off and on for about 4 years, and Daichan has been consistently friendly and delicious each and every...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great japanese soul food! if you want some good ol home cooked style japanese food, this is the spot!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese comfort food ( sushi) at its very best.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Cali for 10 years, and I have had great sushi, but I think this place was about average. I had the purple potato tempura, and the inuri bowl (salmon, salmon roe, and assorted veggies over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese Soul Food, their card reads. I've eaten here three times and ordered the same thing each time: the salmon Poki Bowl with brown rice and an egg over easy on top. This dish is consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cute! I been there a couple of dozen times and I still find stuff I didn't see before. Every inch of this place is filled with nick knacks. I call it the nick knack restaurant. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can i say i fucking love this place? Not only is it super cozy and cute, but the food is really good. Its real Japanese soul food, everything from nato to katsu curry. The udon is great, and i love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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I know that sounds lame...But it is like a retreat...I love coming here...you all a sudden slow down, you are more aware of yourself and voice, and you just get to enjoy this charming place. I love it, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cool! Its like a room in someone's house, super cozy and comfortable. The food is awesome. The toro poke is so great! And the fried chicken is wonderful too.The service is outstanding...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some really yummy dishes! Wait a minute, I don't think I want to tell you about this place - I want to keep it all for MYSELF! Daichan is MY PRECIOUS - and it's all MINE! muahahaha!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to be guided here, and even then it was tough to find shoved into a tiny strip mall in Studio City. Once I found it, it was delicious. The inside of the restaurant is adorned with fun little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was exactly what I was looking for. A normal, non-expensive, non-sushi restaurant with katsudon. I like sushi just as much as the next person, but i think in this area, people get really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Daichan is my favorite secret in the valley. It's cozy and perfect for any season, lunch or dinner. The food is always quick and well prepared. I'm partial to the samurai bowl and the california...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Daichan has always been on my short list of favorite "hidden" spots in L.A. A great little "Japanese Soul Food" house with about 10 tables (best for parties of 2 to 4), the place is filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A rare little Japanese restaurant amongst Studio City that's not actually a sushi place, but rather a more casual, traditional type of Japanese cuisine. It's definitely worth checking out.The food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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If you want Japanese food, this is the place to be. They're so friendly and food is terrific. I love this place
menupages.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Curry Udon - 3 star. It was by far the most horrible version I've had to date because it was too watery.Tuna Poke Bowl- 5 star. Tuna sashimi on top of rice (choose white or brown) with some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can u not love a place with the sign "Japanese Soul Food" on the door---that lives up to that?Much more authentic Japanese dining experience than your average Hollywood sushi spot...not that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heaven for a Japanophile like me. Only trouble is, it will take me a lifetime to eat my way through this massive menu. On my first visit I sampled the Sunomono (delish, authentic Japanese cucumber,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! Small home style Japanese restaurant with amazing sashimi bowls... super friendly relaxed atmosphere... Don't forget to brown-bag it here though!
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese Soul Food.Probably my favorite restaurant. I would eat breakfast here if they were open for it.Gary has blended 2 great flavors (Japanese and Hawaiian) together to make an unreal experience....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the handwritten menu is charming, though initially overwhelming with additional menu items handwritten/illustrated and posted all over the walls. service is thoroughly attentive, i never had to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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the handwritten menu is charming, though initially overwhelming with additional menu items handwritten/illustrated and posted all over the walls. service is thoroughly attentive, i never had to ask for a water...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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I love Daichan!!! It is one of the few Japanese soul food restaurants in LA (Kouraku is the other one) with amazing service and great food. When I'm in the mood for something very healthy, light but filling, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Daichan! If you're in the mood for healthy Japanese soul food, this is the place!! We eat here often because of the great food, great service, and interesting decor. Gary (owner/chef) & his...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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Daichan's dishes bridge Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine. I could eat here twice a day, sometimes i do. I just wish they were open for breakfast! :)
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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If sushi is the extent of your Japanese cuisine experience, or if you're simply a sushi snob, then go away. If you want home style Japanese soul food (as the restaurant likes to refer to their dishes as), then...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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A few of my Japanese and American friends recommended this place, and I went there with three other people. Three of us were Japanese, and the others had lived in Japan over 4 years. Unfortunately, none of us...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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I LOVE Daichan. Good sushi, awesome tempura, various great bowls, good service. Small place but very cozy, feels authentic (and I've been to Japan a few times). Overall, my favorite Japanese place in LA (not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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Daichan has amazing home-stule Japanese food that is always fresh and tasty. It's not expensive, and the waiters and chef couldn't be nicer!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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about a dozen tables crowd a dining room cluttered with japanese art and artifacts---traditional painting, elaborate kites, fountains, statues, masks, kimonos, and parasols---plus menu descriptions accompanied...
gayot.com - user review
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is there such thing as a kitschy asian restaurant? i think so and i think it exists at daichan restaurant in studio city. located in the same small plaza as sushi nozawa (or sushi nazi as in the chef is like...
igougo.com - user review
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