Daikaya
Ramen downstairs, izakaya upstairs
Ramen downstairs, izakaya upstairs. Both date-friendly.
What DatingDex says
💬 7.8 convo✨ 7.8 vibe🚪 memorable
Daikaya is one of the top low pressure first date spots in Penn Quarter. Ramen downstairs, izakaya upstairs. Both date-friendly. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a low pressure first date feel without guesswork.
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