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DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA, Washington, DC

DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

4.6
4.6
2112 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
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, Japanese (Izakaya), Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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.

2,112 Reviews
  1. Alicia

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 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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  2. Tony

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was creative, the selections that I tried were outstanding (apart from the pork belly). The ambiance was hip and cool ,love the nu disco selections that were playing and classics. Comfortable seating and very attentive service.. kudos to the bartender the drinks were amazing- flavor profiles five stars -Will definitely be back and this time bringing friends

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  3. Ben

    Washington DC

    94 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun and tasty but execution has fallen off. Unfortunately the servers were not very knowledgeable about the food or drinks. Looks like as they have expanded the taken by has thinned out. Fried garlic was our favorite. While good it was not as crisp and well executed as before. Still a fun option near Cap Arena.

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  4. Katie

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Laura our server was great, just as good as Eric LOL.

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  5. Jason

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On my must eat list for DC when I'm in town. Outstanding food that's very shareable and always delivered with excellent service. Literally nothing bad to eat here!

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  6. Michael

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here to celebrate our five year anniversary and Eric B made it incredibly special. Hats off to him for the kind gestures on the house and for the excellent service throughout the night. The food was amazing and quick to arrive. We certainly will be back.

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  7. Matthew

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is awesome! The service was fantastic and the atmosphere welcome and fun. Get the Gyoza!

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  8. Samantha

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great specials and happy hour! Always something new to experience.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time and ate delicious food! There are so many good choices for vegetarians, which we lean toward mostly. We will definitely return.

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  10. Casey

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute location. Hostess was a bit cold but seated us quickly. Accommodated drink requests but sadly out of some dishes. For how highly rated, I was expecting a better experience.

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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 2112 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

705 6th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between G and H
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, 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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