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Izakaya Dinner Menu

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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.

    $10

  • “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”.

    $9

  • Takoyaki in Dashi

    Chives, crispy rice pearls. Osaka Style: delicate octopus dumplings in a dashi broth.

    $11

  • Clayton’s Nukazuke

    Assorted vegetables fermented in house. Our cook, Clayton, takes charge of a very temperamental Japanese technique of fermentation.

    $9

  • 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.

    $8

  • 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.

    $7

  • 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.

    $11

  • Catfish Kara-Age

    Maryland blue catfish, pickled ginger tartar sauce. Local blue catfish marinated for 48 hours & cooked in the traditional Kara-age style.

    $9

  • 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.

    $9

  • 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.

    $10

  • 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.

    $16

  • Burrata

    Mentaiko oil, nori puree, grilled bread, Katsuya has never strayed from a challenge, especially the stigma of no cheese w/ seafood.

    $11

  • 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.

    $7

  • 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.

    $9

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.

    $8

  • Grilled Okra

    Bonito salt, lemon. 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.

    $3

  • Grilled Reba (Liver)

    Sumac red onions. “Liver and Onion”: A classic combo made w/ a versatile condiment from the Middle East

    $3

  • Grilled Beef Tongue

    Yuzu koshu. Slow cooked for hours then grilled for a firm exterior & VERY tender interior.

    $6

  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin W/ Arima Sansho

    Soy sauce, sake, sugar, Sansho peppercorn. Our interpretation of the classic steak au poivre vert.

    $6

  • Grilled Hotate

    Aomori scallop, apple juice, soy sauce, butter. 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.

    $10

Rice & Noodles

  • Karasumi

    Zōsui Cured mullet roe, dashi, tamari, Onsen egg. Japanese style congee meets risotto.

    $9

  • 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.

    $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.

    $10

  • Mentaiko Spaghetti

    Pollock roe, butter, nori, shiso. Wafu; Japanese take on western food. Probably the most famous Japanese style Italian dish

    $10

Izakaya Lunch Menu

Rice Dishes & Donburi

  • Salmon & Ikura

    Raw salmon lightly marinated in soy dressing, salmon roe, salmon flakes, shiso, wasabi

    $14

  • Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

    Classic sweet soy marinated chicken, charred scallions, Onsen egg

    $12

  • 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!

    $13

  • Filipino Sisig

    Filipino sizzling pork hash, chicken liver mayo, Onsen egg, kalamansi, side of rice

    $12

  • Pork Adobo

    Filipino braised pork belly & egg, bok choy

    $12

  • Natto: A Japanese Delicacy

    Sliced okra, shiso, scallion, shredded nori.

    $11

    Add an Onsen egg $1

Salad

  • Mackerel Nicoise

    Grilled Mackerel, baby gem lettuce, Nicoise olives, snow peas, pee wee potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onions

    $14

  • Citrus & Avocado Salad with Surimi

    Mock crab sticks, grapefruit & orange slices, mizuna, cucumber, white soy-chia dressing, nori

    $12

Noodles

  • Hiyashi Chuka

    Soy or Spicy Sesame Chashu, nitamago, corn, cucumber, kombu, tomatoes, bean sprouts, carrots, ginger, shredded nori

    $14

  • ½ & ½ Hiyashi Chuka

    Half portion of noodles with mixed greens

    $14

  • Ramen Burger

    Ramen noodle "bun", burger patty, lettuce, tomato, special sauce, fries. Add miso cheese to your fries for $1.00!

    $11

Beverages

  • House-made Ginger Beer

    $5

  • House-made Jasmine Yuzu Iced Tea

    $3

  • Unsweetened UCC Iced Green Tea (can)

    $3

  • Yuzu Lemonade

    $5

  • Calpico (can)

    $3.50

  • Sencha – hot green tea

    $6

  • Hojicha – hot roasted green tea

    $6

  • Genmaicha – hot brown rice tea

    $6

  • Mugicha – hot roasted barley infusion tisane (caffeine-free)

    $6

  • Small French Press Coffee from Qualia Coffee

    $4

  • Large French Press Coffee from Qualia Coffee

    $10

Izakaya Brunch Menu

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Noodles & Rice

  • Natto

    A Japanese Delicacy sliced okra, shiso, scallion, shredded nori, Onsen egg

    $8

  • Onigiri (Rice Ball)

    Abura-miso: pork belly, red miso

    $4

  • 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

  • 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.

    $14

  • ½ & ½ Hiyashi Chuka

    Half portion of noodles w/ mixed greens

    $14

Brunch

  • Flame Grilled Scallop

    Aomori City scallop, butter, dashi, apple, soy

    $4

  • Grilled Avocado

    6-year-old housemade ponzu, fresh wasabi, nori salt

    $8

  • 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

  • Grilled Okra

    Lemon, bonito salt

    $2.50

  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin

    Soy, sake, sugar, Sansho peppercorn, fried egg

    $6

  • Slow-Cooked Steel-Cut Oatmeal

    Calpico yogurt, fresh seasonal fruit

    $6

  • French Toast

    Soaked overnight in cream & soy milk, dusted w/ kinako

    $8

  • Mcdoriyaki

    Japanese pancake, Salvadorian chorizo, egg, maple syrup

    $7

  • Calpico-Greek Yogurt

    Seasonal fruit, granola

    $7

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

  • 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

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

  • Veggie Spice Bomb

    $1

Drinks

  • Sapporo Draft

    $5

  • Seasonal Cocktail

    $6

  • 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

  • Yona Yona Pale Ale

    $10

  • House Cold Sake - Kikumasamune Karakuchi

    Dry, Smooth, Clean

    $7

  • Otokoyama Mutsu

    Elegant, smooth, perfectly steamed rice

    $11

  • Kisusui Funaguchi Jukusei

    Rich, dense, luscious, powerful

    $16

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    • Cocktails

    • Dealers on Holiday

      Aged rum, kalamansi, Velvet Falernum, grenadine, lime, Japanese chili bitters

      $12

    • BUNGALOW, MIDNIGHT

      Togouchi blended whisky, Peychaud's bitters, Okinawan kokuto sugar, absinthe

      $14

    • LA VENENOSA

      Coconut pandan vodka, mezcal, Amaro Nonino, crème de cacao, lemon

      $14

    • SUPER RITZY スーパーリッツ (on draft)

      Aperol, elderflower, sparkling sake

      $10

    • CLOUDY TOWERS

      Suntory Toki blended whisky, hojicha tea syrup, lemon, egg white

      $14

    • 8000 ‎฿AHT SCARF

      Rye whiskey, amontillado sherry, Cynar, maraschino, 5-spice bitters

      $13

    • THE WAR ON "TERROIR"

      Singani 63 Bolivian brandy, Rainwater Madeira, lime, red wine float

      $11

    • DAI-DROPS

      Sake sphere, ginger beer, Sapporo

      $6

      6 FOR $30

    • Classic Manhattan

      Old Overholt bonded rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, brandied cherry

      $12

      Add Mars Iwai Tradition $16

      Add Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt $18

      Add Hibiki Japanese Harmony $22

    • Classic Old Fashioned

      Maker's Mark bourbon, Angostura bitters, sugar cube

      $12

      Add Mars Iwai Black $12

      Add Nikka Coffey Grain $18

      Add Yamazaki 12 Year $21

      Add Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt $25

    • Highball

      Suntory Toki whisky, club soda, lemon twist

      $12

      Add Togouchi Blended $13

      Add Kaiyo Mizunar $16

      Add Nikka Coffey Grain $18

      Add Yamazaki 12 Year $21

      Add Nikka Yoichi Single Malt $25

      Add Nikka From the Barrel $30

    On Draft

    • Hellbender Brewing - Zestify! 6% - DC

      $11

    • Founders Brewing - Rübæus Raspberry Ale (on Nitro) 5.7% - MI

      $9

    • Oxbow Brewing - Bowie Smoked Saison 5% - ME

      $10

    • Monocacy Brewing - Gose of Althea 3.3% - MD

      $8

    • Triple Crossing Brewing - El Dorado Triangles IPA 6.8% - VA

      $12

    • Stowe - High & Dry Super Dry Cider 6.5% - VT

      $9

    • Sapporo - Rice Lager 5% - WI

      $6

    Beers in Bottle & Can

    • Orion Rice Lager, Japan

      $7

    • Orion Rice Lager, Japan (21.4 OZ)

      $13

    • Sapporo Black (22 OZ)

      $12

    • Echigo Koshihkari, Japan (500 ML)

      $16

    • Yoho Yona Yona, Pale Ale, Japan

      $12

    • Yoho Suiyoubi No Neko “Wednesday Cat,” Japan

      $12

    • Yoho Aoonie, Ipa, Japan

      $12

    • Yoho Tokyo Black Porter, Japan

      $12

    • Hitachino Anbai Plum Weizen, Japan

      $12

    • Hitachino Xh Strong Ale, Japan

      $12

    • Hitachino Espresso Stout, Japan

      $12

    • Hitachino White Ale, Japan

      $12

    • Hitachino Red Rice Ale, Japan

      $12

    • Hitachino Real Ginger Brew, Japan

      $12

    • Ginga Kogen Hefeweizen, Japan

      $13

    • Stillwater Sake Saison, CT Usa (16 Oz)

      $8

    Cup Sakes

    • Bushido, Ginjo, Genshu

      180 ML

      $12

    • Kikisui Funaguchi Jukusei (Aged)

      200 ML

      $16

    • Kikisui Funaguchi Kunko

      200 ML

      $16

    • Oyaji Gokuraku

      180 ML

      $16

    • Otokoyama Namacho, Tokubetsu Junmai

      180 ML

      $15

    • Tamanohikari, Junmai Ginjo

      180 ML

      $16

    Sakes

    • Born “Gold”, Junmai Daiginjo

      Carafe (6 Oz) $28

      Bottle (720 Ml) $107

    • Dassai 39, Junmai Daiginjo

      Bottle (300 Ml) $60

    • Kamotsuru Tokusei Gold, Junmai Daiginjo

      Bottle (720 Ml) $140

    • Born “muroka”, Nama Genshu, Junmai Daiginjo

      Carafe (6 oz) $50

      Bottle (720 Ml) $177

    • Mantensei “star-Filled Sky”, Junmai Ginjo

      Bottle (300 Ml) $35

    • Tamano Hikari “brilliant Jade”, Junmai Daiginjo

      Bottle (300 Ml) $57

    • Amabuki Strawberry, Junmai Ginjo

      Carafe (6 Oz) $20

      Bottle (720 Ml) $76

    • Dewazakura Dewasansan, Junmai Ginjo

      Carafe (6 Oz) $22

      Bottle (720 Ml) $82

    • Kikisui, Junmai Ginjo

      Bottle (300 Ml) $38

    • Narutotai, Ginjo Nama Genshu

      Carafe (6 Oz) $21

      Bottle (720 Ml) $78

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