Dai-kichi

Taito City · Japanese Restaurant · ¥¥

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Retro yoshoku vibes

Dai-kichi is a long-established yoshoku restaurant nestled in the basement of KY Building in Yanagibashi. Known as a quintessential shitamachi dining spot, it conveys a pre-war Western Tokyo vibe, notably praised by author Shinsho Ikenami. The space is characterized by red-and-white gingham tables, a spacious layout, and a mixed seating arrangement including a back tatami area.

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When to go

Dinner

Check out Ikenami’s essay collection in the window.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:15 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:15 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:15 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:15 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:15 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:15 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:15 PM

Hours can change. Check with the venue before you go.

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