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FREESTYLE IZAKAYA DISHES
CHAWANMUSHI
Steamed egg custard, silky & delicate, shiitake-truffle sauce, parmigiano reggiano.
An ethereal dish of cheese, dashi, & mushrooms for the ultimate umami experience.
An ethereal dish of cheese, dashi, & mushrooms for the ultimate umami experience.
$10.00
“ROCKY BALBOA”
Quail egg, sea urchin, marinated salmon roe, sweet shoyu dashi.
Inspired by the movie Rocky, scene where he begins his training. You can chug it like the Rock or eat it with a spoon to savor the luxurious “eggs”.
Inspired by the movie Rocky, scene where he begins his training. You can chug it like the Rock or eat it with a spoon to savor the luxurious “eggs”.
$9.00
TAKOYAKI IN DASHI
Chives, crispy rice pearls.
Osaka Style: delicate octopus dumplings in a dashi broth.
Osaka Style: delicate octopus dumplings in a dashi broth.
$11.00
CLAYTON’S NUKAZUKE
Assorted vegetables fermented in house.
Our cook, Clayton, takes charge of a very temperamental Japanese technique of fermentation.
Our cook, Clayton, takes charge of a very temperamental Japanese technique of fermentation.
$9.00
HOTARU-IKA NO OKIZUKE
Soy & sake marinated firefly squid, fresh grapefruit, grapefruit marmalade, red vein sorrel.
Bioluminescent firefly squid to help brighten your palette w/ an array of flavors.
Bioluminescent firefly squid to help brighten your palette w/ an array of flavors.
$8.00
PORK & BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Kewpie mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, bonito flakes, aonori.
The traditional street food, Okonomiyaki, gets the Daikaya twist to be reminiscent of its roots.
The traditional street food, Okonomiyaki, gets the Daikaya twist to be reminiscent of its roots.
$7.00
TUNA POKE TARTARE
Hawaiian chili water gelee, fried rice wafer, egg yolk.
The rustic Hawaiian grind presented just a bit differently. Elevated but still provides the flavors of the islands.
The rustic Hawaiian grind presented just a bit differently. Elevated but still provides the flavors of the islands.
$11.00
CATFISH KARA-AGE
Maryland blue catfish, pickled ginger tartar sauce.
Local blue catfish marinated for 48 hours & cooked in the traditional Kara-age style.
Local blue catfish marinated for 48 hours & cooked in the traditional Kara-age style.
$9.00
CHICKEN KARA-AGE
Marinated chicken, Japanese tartar sauce.
Dusted in potato starch before frying for a satisfying crunch & a Japanese tartar sauce to accentuate the flavors.
Dusted in potato starch before frying for a satisfying crunch & a Japanese tartar sauce to accentuate the flavors.
$9.00
SWEET MISO MARINATED SALMON
Carrot top & herb essence, pickled carrot.
Pickled baby carrot offset the rich fatty salmon. The ideal combo of sweet, salty, sour & bitter.
Pickled baby carrot offset the rich fatty salmon. The ideal combo of sweet, salty, sour & bitter.
$10.00
HAMBAGU ROSSINI
Beef patty, foie gras, black truffle “demi glace”, rice.
A cultural merge of Japanese variation on Dr. J.H. Salisbury’s Steak & the French tournedos Rossini. A fun, tasty & extravagant mutt of a dish.
A cultural merge of Japanese variation on Dr. J.H. Salisbury’s Steak & the French tournedos Rossini. A fun, tasty & extravagant mutt of a dish.
$16.00
BURRATA
Mentaiko oil, nori puree, grilled bread,
Katsuya has never strayed from a challenge, especially the stigma of no cheese w/ seafood.
Katsuya has never strayed from a challenge, especially the stigma of no cheese w/ seafood.
$11.00
SMASHED PEE WEE POTATOES
Fried salt-crusted potatoes, shichimi, butter, soy, fried egg
Delicious crispy outside w/ a hot fluffy interior. A great accompaniment to most dishes.
Delicious crispy outside w/ a hot fluffy interior. A great accompaniment to most dishes.
$7.00
TUNA SANDO
Bonita del Norte, kewpie mayo, shichimi, pickled cucumber.
Spaniards love tuna just as much as the Japanese.And we love this sandwich where this beautiful canned tuna is the star.
Spaniards love tuna just as much as the Japanese.And we love this sandwich where this beautiful canned tuna is the star.
$9.00
GRILLED
GRILLED AVOCADO
6-year old housemade ponzu, fresh wasabi, nori salt.
Avocado is treated like a piece of steak; brushed w/ oil & cooked on the infrared grill.
Avocado is treated like a piece of steak; brushed w/ oil & cooked on the infrared grill.
$8.00
GRILLED OKRA
Bonito salt, lemon.
Japanese appreciate the texture of foods.
Enjoy the crunch of the exterior & slight creamy texture of the interior.
Japanese appreciate the texture of foods.
Enjoy the crunch of the exterior & slight creamy texture of the interior.
$2.50
GRILLED ZUCCHINI
Lemon vinaigrette, fresh thyme.
Grilled flesh side down on the infrared grill to seal in the delicious flavors.
Grilled flesh side down on the infrared grill to seal in the delicious flavors.
$3.00
GRILLED REBA (LIVER)
Sumac red onions.
“Liver and Onion”: A classic combo made w/ a versatile condiment from the Middle East
“Liver and Onion”: A classic combo made w/ a versatile condiment from the Middle East
$3.00
GRILLED BEEF TONGUE
Yuzu koshu.
Slow cooked for hours then grilled for a firm exterior & VERY tender interior.
Slow cooked for hours then grilled for a firm exterior & VERY tender interior.
$6.00
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN w/ ARIMA SANSHO
Soy sauce, sake, sugar, Sansho peppercorn.
Our interpretation of the classic steak au poivre vert.
Our interpretation of the classic steak au poivre vert.
$6.00
GRILLED HOTATE
Aomori scallop, apple juice, soy sauce, butter.
In Hakodate they serve this delectable scallop simply grilled, we changed it up a little.
In Hakodate they serve this delectable scallop simply grilled, we changed it up a little.
$4.50
GRILLED TAKO
Octopus, “Robuchan” potato puree, Pimenton,, Arbequina olive oil.
An ode to the late Joel Robuchon & his famous potatoes.
An ode to the late Joel Robuchon & his famous potatoes.
$10.00
RICE & NOODLES
KARASUMI
Zōsui Cured mullet roe, dashi, tamari, Onsen egg.
Japanese style congee meets risotto.
Japanese style congee meets risotto.
$9.00
ABURA MISO ONIGIRI (RICE BALL) - Pork belly, red miso
A common Japanese snack filled w/ a family recipe from Katsuya’s childhood.
Great to end a meal, or just as a little nibble.
Great to end a meal, or just as a little nibble.
$4.50
CACIO E PEPE UDON
udon noodles, pecorino cheese, black pepper, butter.
Enjoy this traditional Roman dish made w/ Daikaya flare.
Make sure to dig in right away, you want to get it while it’s hot.
Enjoy this traditional Roman dish made w/ Daikaya flare.
Make sure to dig in right away, you want to get it while it’s hot.
$10.00
MENTAIKO SPAGHETTI
Pollock roe, butter, nori, shiso.
Wafu; Japanese take on western food.
Probably the most famous Japanese style Italian dish
Wafu; Japanese take on western food.
Probably the most famous Japanese style Italian dish
$10.00
RICE DISHES & DONBURI
SALMON & IKURA
Raw salmon lightly marinated in soy dressing, salmon roe, salmon flakes, shiso, wasabi
$14.00
HAWAIIAN SHOYU CHICKEN
Classic sweet soy marinated chicken,
charred scallions, Onsen egg
charred scallions, Onsen egg
$12.00
TACORAISU: An Okinawan Specialty
Taco flavored ground beef, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream,
tomato salsa, cilantro
DON’T FORGET TO MIX IT ALL UP!
tomato salsa, cilantro
DON’T FORGET TO MIX IT ALL UP!
$13.00
FILIPINO SISIG
Filipino sizzling pork hash, chicken liver mayo, Onsen egg, kalamansi, side of rice
$12.00
PORK ADOBO
Filipino braised pork belly & egg, bok choy
$12.00
NATTO: A Japanese Delicacy
Sliced okra, shiso, scallion, shredded nori. Add an Onsen egg for $1.00!
$11.00
SALAD
MACKEREL NICOISE
Grilled Mackerel, baby gem lettuce,
nicoise olives, snow peas, pee wee potatoes,
cherry tomatoes, red onions
nicoise olives, snow peas, pee wee potatoes,
cherry tomatoes, red onions
$14.00
CITRUS & AVOCADO SALAD WITH SURIMI
Mock crab sticks, grapefruit & orange slices, mizuna, cucumber,
white soy-chia dressing, nori
white soy-chia dressing, nori
$12.00
NOODLES
HIYASHI CHUKA
Soy or Spicy Sesame
Chashu, nitamago, corn, cucumber, kombu,
tomatoes, bean sprouts, carrots, ginger,
shredded nori
Chashu, nitamago, corn, cucumber, kombu,
tomatoes, bean sprouts, carrots, ginger,
shredded nori
$14.00
½ & ½ HIYASHI CHUKA
Half portion of noodles with mixed greens
$14.00
RAMEN BURGER
Ramen noodle "bun", burger patty, lettuce,
tomato, special sauce, fries. Add miso cheese to your fries for $1.00!
tomato, special sauce, fries. Add miso cheese to your fries for $1.00!
$11.00
BEVERAGES
House-made Ginger Beer
$5.00
House-made Jasmine Yuzu Iced Tea
$3.00
Unsweetened UCC Iced Green Tea (can)
$3.00
Yuzu Lemonade
$5.00
Calpico (can)
$3.50
Sencha – hot green tea
$6.00
Hojicha – hot roasted green tea
$6.00
Genmaicha – hot brown rice tea
$6.00
Mugicha – hot roasted barley infusion tisane (caffeine-free)
$6.00
Small French Press Coffee from Qualia Coffee
$4.00
Large French Press Coffee from Qualia Coffee
$10.00
BRUNCH MENU - IZAKAYA
NOODLES & RICE
NATTO
A Japanese Delicacy sliced okra, shiso, scallion, shredded nori, Onsen egg
$8.00
ONIGIRI (RICE BALL)
abura-miso: pork belly, red miso
$4.00
MENTAIKO MINI DONBURI
spicy cod roe, Kewpie, shichimi, soy, shredded nori
$6.50
FILIPINO SISIG
Filipino sizzling pork hash, chicken liver mayo, Onsen egg, kalamansi, side of rice
$10.00
HIYASHI CHUKA
Soy or Spicy Sesame chashu, nitamago, corn, cucumber, kombu, tomatoes, bean sprouts, carrots, ginger, shredded nori
Hiyashi Chuka can also be prepared Vegetarian. Please ask your server for details.
Hiyashi Chuka can also be prepared Vegetarian. Please ask your server for details.
$14.00
½ & ½ HIYASHI CHUKA
half portion of noodles w/ mixed greens
$14.00
BRUNCH
FLAME GRILLED SCALLOP
Aomori City scallop, butter, dashi, apple, soy
$4.00
GRILLED AVOCADO
6-year-old housemade ponzu, fresh wasabi, nori salt
$8.00
SHISHITO PEPPERS
fried Japanese peppers w/ fried egg
$7.50
SMASHED PEE WEE POTATOES
fried salt-crusted potatoes, butter, soy w/ fried egg
$6.50
SABA NIÇOISE
grilled mackerel, baby gem lettuce, niçoise olives, snow peas, pee wee potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onions
$10.00
GRILLED OKRA
lemon, bonito salt
$2.50
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN
soy, sake, sugar, Sansho peppercorn, fried egg
$6.00
SLOW-COOKED STEEL-CUT OATMEAL
Calpico yogurt, fresh seasonal fruit
$6.00
FRENCH TOAST
soaked overnight in cream & soy milk, dusted w/ kinako
$8.00
MCDORIYAKI
Japanese pancake, Salvadorian chorizo, egg, maple syrup
$7.00
CALPICO-GREEK YOGURT
seasonal fruit, granola
$7.00
Ramen Menu
All ramen except vegetable is topped with roast pork; chashu, bean sprouts, onions, garlic, ground pork, nori, and scallions
Shio Ramen
This ramen most shows off the unique nuance of our Chintan stock. It is our most delicate and aromatic ramen.
$13.25
Shoyu Ramen
In keeping with Sapporo ramen tradition, we use very dark rich soy sauce in our shoyu ramen. The soup has toasted garlic and slight caramel tones. Topped with 1/2 egg: nitamago
$13.25
Mugi-Miso Ramen
Our barley miso ramen has bright savory aromatics and is lighter than traditional miso. Miso ramen is native to Sapporo, but using mugi miso is special to Daikaya. This ramen contains peanuts
$14.00
Spicy Miso Ramen
Our spicy miso ramen broth has balance, depth and complexity. It is not just simply spicy. We use shiro-miso, which is white miso, for this ramen. This ramen contains peanuts
$14.25
Vegetable Ramen
Not strictly traditional, this is a 100% vegan ramen. The vegetable shio broth is finished in the wok which adds roasted depth to the soup. Topped with brussel sprouts, bean sprouts, snow peas, carrots, onions, wood ear mushrooms, and braised shiitake mushroom.
$13.75
Gyoza
Pan fried dumpling with pork and cabbage filling (4 pieces)
$5.50
Gohan (Rice)
Bowl of Steamed White Rice
$2.00
Extra Toppings
Extra Noodles
More is More
$2.50
Nitamago
Soy & Ramen Stock Marinated, Soft-Boiled Egg.
$1.50
Chasu
Roast Pork
$1.75
Menma
Soy & Ramen Stock Simmered Bamboo
$1.75
Bata
Butter
$0.35
Wakame
Seaweed
$0.50
Extra Veggies
Brussel Sprouts, Snow Peas, Carrots, Wood Ear Mushrooms
$2.50
Canned Corn
Harvest at its Peak
$0.50
Nori
Dried Seaweed, 3pc
$0.50
Bakudan "Spice Bomb"
$1.00
Veggie Spice Bomb
$1.00
DRINKS
Sapporo Draft
$5.00
Seasonal Cocktail
$6.00
UCC Iced Coffee Can
$2.75
Calpico Can
$3.50
Mexican Coke
Bottled
$3.50
Mexican Sprite
Bottled
$3.50
Diet Coke (8oz)
$2.25
House Made Iced Tea
$2.75
Orion Can
$7.00
Yona Yona Pale Ale
$10.00
House Cold Sake - Kikumasamune Karakuchi
Dry, Smooth, Clean
$7.00
Otokoyama Mutsu
Elegant, smooth, perfectly steamed rice
$11.00
Kisusui Funaguchi Jukusei
Rich, dense, luscious, powerful
$16.00
DEALERS ON HOLIDAY
Aged rum, kalamansi, Velvet Falernum, grenadine, lime, Japanese chili bitters
$12.00
BUNGALOW, MIDNIGHT
Togouchi blended whisky, Peychaud's bitters, Okinawan kokuto sugar, absinthe
$14.00
LA VENENOSA
Coconut pandan vodka, mezcal, Amaro Nonino, crème de cacao, lemon
$14.00
SUPER RITZY スーパーリッツ (on draft)
Aperol, elderflower, sparkling sake
$10.00
CLOUDY TOWERS
Suntory Toki blended whisky, hojicha tea syrup, lemon, egg white
$14.00
8000 ฿AHT SCARF
Rye whiskey, amontillado sherry, Cynar, maraschino, 5-spice bitters
$13.00
THE WAR ON "TERROIR"
Singani 63 Bolivian brandy, Rainwater Madeira, lime, red wine float
$11.00
DAI-DROPS
Sake sphere, ginger beer, Sapporo
$6.00
Add
6 FOR
$30.00
CLASSIC MANHATTAN
Old Overholt bonded rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, brandied cherry
$12.00
Add
Mars Iwai Tradition
$16.00
Add
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt
$18.00
Add
Hibiki Japanese Harmony
$22.00
CLASSIC OLD FASHIONED
Maker's Mark bourbon, Angostura bitters, sugar cube
$12.00
Add
Mars Iwai Black
$12.00
Add
Nikka Coffey Grain
$18.00
Add
Yamazaki 12 Year
$21.00
Add
Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt
$25.00
Highball
Suntory Toki whisky, club soda, lemon twist
$12.00
Add
Togouchi Blended
$13.00
Add
Kaiyo Mizunara
$16.00
Add
Nikka Coffey Grain
$18.00
Add
Yamazaki 12 Year
$21.00
Add
Nikka Yoichi Single Malt
$25.00
Add
Nikka From the Barrel
$30.00
ON DRAFT
HELLBENDER BREWING - Zestify! 6% - DC
$11.00
FOUNDERS BREWING - Rübæus Raspberry Ale (on nitro) 5.7% - MI
$9.00
OXBOW BREWING - Bowie Smoked Saison 5% - ME
$10.00
MONOCACY BREWING - Gose of Althea 3.3% - MD
$8.00
TRIPLE CROSSING BREWING - El Dorado Triangles IPA 6.8% - VA
$12.00
STOWE - High & Dry Super Dry Cider 6.5% - VT
$9.00
SAPPORO - RICE LAGER 5% - WI
$6.00
BEERS IN BOTTLE & CAN
ORION RICE LAGER, JAPAN
$7.00
ORION RICE LAGER, JAPAN (21.4 OZ)
$13.00
SAPPORO BLACK (22 OZ)
$12.00
ECHIGO KOSHIHKARI, JAPAN (500 ML)
$16.00
YOHO YONA YONA, PALE ALE, JAPAN
$12.00
YOHO SUIYOUBI NO NEKO “WEDNESDAY CAT,” JAPAN
$12.00
YOHO AOONIE, IPA, JAPAN
$12.00
YOHO TOKYO BLACK PORTER, JAPAN
$12.00
HITACHINO ANBAI PLUM WEIZEN, JAPAN
$12.00
HITACHINO XH STRONG ALE, JAPAN
$12.00
HITACHINO ESPRESSO STOUT, JAPAN
$12.00
HITACHINO WHITE ALE, JAPAN
$12.00
HITACHINO RED RICE ALE, JAPAN
$12.00
HITACHINO REAL GINGER BREW, JAPAN
$12.00
GINGA KOGEN HEFEWEIZEN, JAPAN
$13.00
STILLWATER SAKE SAISON, CT USA (16 OZ)
$8.00
CUP SAKE
BUSHIDO, GINJO, GENSHU
180 ML
$12.00
KIKISUI FUNAGUCHI JUKUSEI (AGED)
200 ML
$16.00
KIKISUI FUNAGUCHI KUNKO
200 ML
$16.00
OYAJI GOKURAKU
180 ML
$16.00
OTOKOYAMA NAMACHO, TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
180 ML
$15.00
TAMANOHIKARI, JUNMAI GINJO
180 ML
$16.00
SAKE
BORN “GOLD”, JUNMAI DAIGINJO
CARAFE (6 OZ)
$28.00
BOTTLE (720 ML)
$107.00
DASSAI 39, JUNMAI DAIGINJO
BOTTLE (300 ML)
$60.00
KAMOTSURU TOKUSEI GOLD, JUNMAI DAIGINJO
BOTTLE (720 ML)
$140.00
BORN “MUROKA”, NAMA GENSHU, JUNMAI DAIGINJO
CARAFE (6 OZ)
$50.00
BOTTLE (720 ML)
$177.00
MANTENSEI “STAR-FILLED SKY”, JUNMAI GINJO
BOTTLE (300ML)
$35.00
TAMANO HIKARI “BRILLIANT JADE”, JUNMAI DAIGINJO
BOTTLE (300ML)
$57.00
AMABUKI STRAWBERRY, JUNMAI GINJO
CARAFE (6 OZ)
$20.00
BOTTLE (720 ML)
$76.00
DEWAZAKURA DEWASANSAN, JUNMAI GINJO
CARAFE (6 OZ)
$22.00
BOTTLE (720 ML)
$82.00
KIKISUI, JUNMAI GINJO
BOTTLE (300 ML)
$38.00
NARUTOTAI, GINJO NAMA GENSHU
CARAFE (6 OZ)
$21.00
BOTTLE (720 ML)
$78.00