Daichan

"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." Full review

"Daichan is a stripmall spot on Ventura that specializes in “Japanese soul food.” There’s the spicy curry udon, Japanese-style fried chicken, cold soba, and gigantic tempura rice bowls. " Full review

"Buddha caricatures, picture frames...it’s as if an Asian souvenir shop exploded, but in the most charming way possible. Beyond curry-scented aromas, sizzling tempura and other tantalizing fare." Full review