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Daikatana Japanese food

Daikatana Japanese food

4.6305 Google reviewsRestaurantsPhaya Thai฿

Small Thai home-style Japanese eatery with curry rice, hamburg steak and mixed grill plates, in an alley on Soi Phaya Nak in Phaya Thai

317 Soi Phaya Nak, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400

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4.6/ 5

Rated by 305 Google reviewers.

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About Daikatana Japanese food

Daikatana is a small Japanese restaurant on Soi Phaya Nak, in the Phaya Thai area. The setting is simple, with stainless steel tables, and the food is Thai home-style Japanese. Reviewers mention Japanese curry rice, hamburg steak, a mixed grill plate and miso soup. They say service is fast and prices are low.

It has a 4.6 Google rating from about 310 reviews (November 2026).

The restaurant serves lunch only. It is open from 09:00 to 14:30 and closed on Sunday. One reviewer says it can be crowded, so arrive early. Portions are small, so you may want to order an extra dish.

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  • ★★★★★Elio Merval· 10 months ago

    Daikatana is such a hidden gem fr. No fancy decor, just straight up good japanese comfort food in a small alley with that very local, old school vibe. Stainless steel tables, chill setup, and honestly… that’s how you know the food’s gonna be good in Asia haha. Got the Japanese curry rice with pork katsu and wow… the curry is thick, rich, and super comforting. The pork cutlet is crispy outside, juicy inside, and they’re not stingy with the portions at all. Everything comes out hot and fresh. Best part?? It’s SUPER affordable. Like crazy good value for the portion and quality. This is the kind of place you eat at and think, “why is this not more popular?” but also “Im gonna gatekeep this place” Wallet friendly but still hits hard. Menu has lots of Japanese classics… curry, katsu, steak, tempura, rice sets. Very no nonsense service, self-service water and sauces, quick and efficient. Also on GrabFood, which is a big W. If you’re craving comfort food, big portions, and bang-for-your-buck Japanese meals, Daikatana is a must. No frills, all flavor. Definitely coming back.

  • ★★★★★Pongpit Pinsai· 10 months ago

    • Daikatana is a small Thai homemade–style Japanese restaurant. The first standout point is the very affordable price at 55 THB per dish. • The taste is better than expected for this price range. • Although the portion is quite small, it is still good value for money overall. • The place can be crowded during lunchtime. The location is easy to access, about a 10 minutes walk from the BTS station.

  • ★★★★★Hatto· 11 months ago

    If you are looking for Japanese food with a good price and good taste, I recommend this small shop in the alley. The shop looks simple like street food, but the taste is very good. It feels like eating at an expensive restaurant, but you do not need to pay a high price.

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