I read about Daikaya opening, I put it on my must list to try. One evening when faced with where I wanted to grab a quick bite and drink I remembered Daikaya and climbed the stairs to the second floor to take a seat at the bar. The space is a mirage of walls covered in patchwork cloth, lots of wood, ropes, and Japanese signs. My favorite decorating piece is the back-lit area where the bottles for the bar sit and the shutters (scroll down through gallery) that they open when the weather outside is worth letting in.
I ordered up a beer then looked around for a menu, not realizing the menus were actually the Japanese magazines that were laying around. Flip one open and you will find a pretty extensive menu. I found out that these dishes are similar to the small “share-able” tapas trend that has taken DC by storm. I ordered a few different things just to try them.
I only got a photo of the sauteed edamame and pork skins, but my favorite was the pork & brussels sprouts skewer.
It was certainly a unique experience and all the food I tried was good. If I went back I would want some more insight into what dishes I should try as I found myself ordering things I recognized.
Details:
Daikaya
705 6th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.589.1600
Serve: Dinner, Happy Hour
Price Range: $2.00 – $12.00
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