Daichan

11288 Ventura Blvd. (Vineland Ave.)

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Studio City, CA 91604

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This small, quirky place specializes in Japanese pub food, such as potato croquettes, ahi burgers, fried chicken and gyoza, plus soba noodles, tempura, and sashimi.

Cuisine

Japanese

Sushi

Open

Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Sat.

Features

Parking lot
Dress code: Casual
Heart-healthy dishes
Kid-friendly
Outdoor dining

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Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.

Daichan Restaurant Review

: About a dozen tables crowd a dining room cluttered with Japanese art and artifacts --- traditional paintings, elaborate kites, fountains, statues, masks, kimonos and parasols --- and menu descriptions are accompanied by childlike illustrations. The specialty here is Japanese pub food, or as they call it, "Japanese soul food." You’ll find potato and meat croquettes, chicken cutlet, baby squid salad, gyoza, ahi burgers, fried chicken, and even a spaghetti salad that is better than it sounds. Guests also fill up on soba noodles, tempura and sashimi, paired with Japanese beer or saké at this endearing neighborhood joint.

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