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Daikichi
IzakayaYakitoriRamenSushiUdonJapanese Home-Style
Co-founded by Japanese national Yukio Nishimagi and Embassy of Japan certified (#028), Daikichi is one of Gurugram's longest-running authentic Japanese izakayas — celebrated for charcoal yakitori, housemade ramen and a loyal Japanese expat following since 2011.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- MG Road, Gurugram
- Since
- 2011
- Owner
- Yukio Nishimagi
Plate № 21
About
Daikichi Foods India Pvt Ltd launched its flagship izakaya in March 2011, making it one of the pioneer authentic Japanese restaurants in NCR. Co-founded by Yukio Nishimagi — a Japanese food consultant with a mission to replicate Japan-quality dining abroad — the restaurant holds Embassy of Japan certification (#028) and has participated in official Embassy cuisine events demonstrating futomaki rolls. The compact JMD Regent Arcade space fills with Japanese expats nightly; staff communicate in Japanese and the kitchen handpicks chefs from Japan (The Week, 2019). Now operating as Daikichi-Manami, the restaurant has expanded its udon and ramen repertoire while retaining the soul of a classic izakaya.
Neighborhood & visiting
Daikichi sits in MG Road, Gurugram, one of Delhi's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese co-founder Yukio Nishimagi — Japanese national food consultant, authentic mission from inception
- Embassy of Japan certified (#028) with 14+ years of continuous operation
- Chefs handpicked from Japan; staff communicate in Japanese among themselves
- Consistently packed with Japanese expats; izakaya atmosphere with charcoal yakitori counter
Now branded as Daikichi-Manami. Partnership with Manami restaurant group. Director Anil Basotra speaks Japanese.
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Frequently asked
About Daikichi
- Is Daikichi an authentic izakaya restaurant in Delhi?
- Yes — Daikichi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Delhi: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Daikichi located?
- Daikichi is located at UGF-02, JMD Regent Arcade Mall, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122001, Delhi, India in the MG Road, Gurugram neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Daikichi?
- Daikichi does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Delhi we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Daikichi?
- Daikichi sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Delhi.
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