Fodor's Expert Review Daikaya

This intimate, no-reservations, Sapporo-style ramen shop is one of the city's best bets for the tasty Japanese noodle soup. It offers five excellent types of ramen, with the vegan version a welcome option. The bustling atmosphere is underscored by the loud music. Upstairs is the izakaya, which takes reservations and specializes in Japanese-inspired comfort food like tuna poke, Maryland blue catfish with ginger tartar sauce, and stuffed shishito peppers.