Daikokuya – Japanese
Step into a lively haven where the air is thick with the savory aroma of pan-seared gyoza and the irresistible sizzle of golden-fried tonkatsu. This bustling neighborhood gem invites diners to linger over vibrant plates of crispy chicken karaage and delicate shiso age, each bite celebrating the comforting, soul-warming flavors of traditional Japanese street food and home-style classics.
327, East 1st Street +12136261680 https://group.bishamon-ten.com/daikokuya/littletokyo/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, halal, dairy-free, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, low-fat, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, aip, renal, alkaline, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Homemade Gyoza - $10.5: 5pcs pan-fried dumplings with a mix of black pork and vegetables inside Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage - $7.5: 5pcs pork sausage garnished with onion slices and mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Roast Pork - $10.5: Seared homemade pork belly chashu with sweet glaze and green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage - $10.5: Deep fried leg meat chicken marinated with soy sauce based sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiso Age - $7.95: Ground spicy tuna wrapped in a shiso leaf and deep fried in tempura batter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $8.5: 5pcs octopus balls Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki - $10.5: Roasted tender dark thigh meat with original teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu - $10.5: Crunchy and juicy deep fried breaded pork cutlet Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tsukemono - $6.5: Assorted pickles including kimchi and takuwan radish with shiso leaf Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura - $14: Vegetables and 3 pieces of shrimp deep fried in tempura batter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $5: Boiled soy beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Nuggets - $7.5: Deep fried tofu and vegetables with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Veggie Roll - $5.95: 3pcs deep fried vegetable spring roll with sweet chili dipping sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Rolls
- Tuna Roll - $7.95: Tuna sashimi rolled in authentic hosomaki style. 6pcs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $9.95: Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, kaiware radish. 8pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $10.95: Avocado, cucumber, kaiware radish, and tuna with a kick. 8pcs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Roll - $8.95: Avocado, cucumber, kaiware radish. 8pcs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Roll - $4.95: Vegetarian friendly kappa maki. 6pcs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Daikoku Ramen - $17: Tonkotsu soup base, soy sauce, pork belly chashu, marinated egg, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, green onions, sesame seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Miso Ramen - $18: Mild spicy miso with pork broth, thicker noodles, kotteri flavor Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tsukemen - $18: Cold noodles, seared chashu, pork broth dipping soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Sesame Vegan Ramen - $16: Bean sprouts, green onion, carrot, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan White Creamy Ramen - $16: Creamy blend of vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice - $14.5: Onions, green onions, egg, corn, imitation crab, chopped chashu pork Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba - $14.5: Pan-fried noodles, onions, bean sprouts, carrot, cabbage, pork belly, yakisoba sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Chicken Karaage Egg Bowl - $14: Chopped chicken leg cooked with egg and onion in house soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Cutlet Bowl - $15: Deep fried pork cutlet cooked with egg in soy sauce marinade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Pork Bowl - $15.5: Homemade pork belly grilled over rice with green onions, pickled ginger, and sweet glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - $14: Crispy chicken thigh with teriyaki sauce over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Bowl - $14.5: Beef with onions and ginger over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Eel Bowl - $25: Teriyaki eel over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna or Salmon Sashimi Bowl - $18.95: Slices of raw tuna or salmon over sushi rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Add-ons
- Spicy Miso Bomb - $1.5
- Black Garlic Oil - $1.5
- Extra Chashu Pork - $5
- Extra Ramen Noodles - $3.95
- Kimchi - $5: Daikokuya original kimchi Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fountain Drink - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Black Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea
- Iced Green Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Draft Mug - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bishamon Premium Sake 300ml - $26: Junmai Ginjo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bishamon Premium Sake 720ml - $60: Junmai Ginjo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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