I arrived around 6pm and there was a pretty big line outside. I went in and added my name to the list. Waited around 30 to 40 mins to be seated. I was waited on pretty quickly. Ordered the Garlic Octopus and a tall Sapporo. I later ordered the Katsu Curry. The Octopus was delicious. I know it doesn't look appetizing. I would suggest plating this in a white bowl or something with more color. The Katusu Curry was the best I've had out of any place I've visited. It was crunchy yet juicy and not over fried. As you can see in the image it is a nice golden color and not dark or saturated in oil. The curry had these super soft potato chunks it gave the curry a nice contrast in texture. I hadn't visited this place in like 8 years but it's just as good as it was back then.

This is a small restaurant but packed with great food and great service. I think it's considered Japanese Soul Food. There are a lot of interesting art and stuff in the restaurant. We had Tempura Udon, Garlic Squid, Black Cod in a Miso Sauce, and Toro Poke.

This place rocks. The decorations are amazing and the food is great. Service was sublime I love the waitresses they are super sweet. 100 percent recommend I love this place !

The best Japanese restaurants in ALL of Los Angeles (I have literally looked for other places. None compares). Three reasons why: 1) the food! It's not just your sushi joint, but it's a full on Japanese food menu. All of it is good. Go explore! Their known for their poke but all of it is super good 2) the ambiance. It feel like, and it is, a mom and pop Japanese place. The decor gives it a full stamp of authenticity 3) The service! It looks like they're all family and they're so kind and responsive. Just talk to them, they're very nice. I wish Daichan would branch out. I wish you guys 1000 years of success. You deserve it!

So much delicious Japanese Comfort Food, YUM! I'd heard of this spot before and the yummy Japanese food here, and finally got around to giving it a try - I most certainly feel glad that I did! I grew up with many of the staples here being favorites of mine from my Japanese grandmother whenever we would visit her. From the House Udon to the Daichan Special, I thought the prices were great for a variety of tasty and flavorful plates and bowls of udon to enjoy! Something to keep in mind - it fills up quite fast inside! The space is packed with a good amount of tables, but it's still a bit small. While we arrived before 6PM and were able to be seated right away, I soon noticed a line of people forming outside, waiting for tables to open up. Speaking of the interior, it's so quirky and cozy inside, with scores of beautiful and colorful Japanese artwork and decor lining all the walls and hanging from the ceiling. Such a fun and unique dining space to enjoy! Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Daichan, and highly recommend giving it a visit - at least once, even if you're not a huge fan of Japanese cuisine!

If you feel like having a home cooked meal but no one to cook for you, this is the place to go. It feels like you're visiting your favorite aunty's house, beautiful trinkets everywhere decorating the walls, a cozy feeling as soon as you walk into the doors. The service was quick and kind, they made sure our waters and tea cups were full the whole time. The food satisfied our souls! We left so happy and will definitely be back.

What a lovely little hole in the wall type Japanese comfort food restaurant. I had the pleasure of dining here for dinner and lunch on two separate weekdays. There was a little bit of a wait during dinner, but no wait for a late lunch. Please check hours since they close for a short period midday. For dinner we had unagi bowl, sukiyaki, and hamachi poki. Also has dessert steamed cheesecake and tempura green tea ice cream. For lunch we had unagi bowl, chicken Katsu curry, and salmon roll and scallop roll. Appetizer of steamed chicken gyoza. Very friendly service. The women working here are Japanese. (This isn't one of those Japanese restaurants owned/run by other Asians lol.) The portions were good. Just enough to be very full. Not enough for a box. But definitely satisfied. Loved the unagi bowl. Two large pieces. Perfect amount of rice to accompany it. Sukiyaki was a little different than some other places but still very tasty. Hamachi poki was very fresh. Loved the flavor of the Katsu curry but personally wasn't a fan of the side pasta salad with watermelon slice. Good quality fresh fish. The steamed cheesecake is subtly sweet. More like a sponge cake than an American cheesecake. If you're in town for Universal Studios definitely check them out. It's a lot better than the expensive and mediocre theme park food and it's only about 1 mile away from the park!

Great service, highly recommend that you make a reservation 1-2 days in advance to not wait outside. We ordered 4 plates and hot tea for 4 people. They're balanced and nourishing. The sashimi is excellent quality, would orden again. This is definitely a place to enjoy yummy Japanese American home cuisine when you're not in the mood to cook!

Great authentic Japanese dishes! This restaurant has a variety of Japanese dishes to order, mostly noodle dishes. I ordered the Ten-Zaru Soba dish ($17), which was delicious. My only complaint is that the portion seems small, but I do think that the size is the traditional size (I just eat a lot). The prices of the menu seem reasonable or typical for dining out in La, so I wasn't turned off by the prices. The service of the place was good! The waitress was super friendly, and continuously checked in with us. The place has a very casual environment. It seemed like there were a lot of friends catching up or first dates. This restaurant is very popular, so I'd recommend getting here early or coming with a group of 2. Parking can be difficult, but you can definitely find parking; you just might need to walk a little bit. Overall, this place was delicious, and I would go again. I'd probably try a different dish.

A cutesy little hole in the wall that's a great alternative to the overpriced food at Universal Studios! It's even better knowing that the food here is filling, comforting, and perfectly priced for every traveler's budget, especially considering the area it's in. I came with a small group of friends before going to Universal, and we have no regrets eating here before going there! The front parking lot is small and fills up quickly. Luckily, there's a couple side streets with street parking, though just be mindful of the time restrictions of them. Inside, the decoration is quaint and on point to keeping an authentic Japanese restaurant atmosphere. It is a small space, so coming with big groups may be tough. Also, there is a waitlist, so it can get busy during the lunch/dinner rushes. However, coming right before dinner opening, my group of 4 had no issues being seated right away. The service is prompt and attentive, and the menu is packed with a variety of Japanese dishes that's sure to please every palate. I chose the chicken katsu curry, which was just around $16. It came with a side of watermelon slices and a pasta salad on a bed of shaved lettuce. The serving was big, and for once in a katsu dish I've had there was enough rice served to really soak up the generous curry portion! The curry had a nice spicy kick to it, the chicken katsu generously breaded and fried to juicy perfection, and the rice was more than enough to round out a solid dinner. Do yourself a favor and skip eating the overpriced meh food at Universal Studios to support this truly wonderful restaurant. Plus, you won't feel like you get ripped off for the price you pay!