Details are trickling in about Daikaya, a two-in-one Japanese ramen joint and izakaya from Sushiko chef/owner Daisuke Utagawa and Yama Jewayni, a co-founder of Eighteenth Street Lounge. We first ...

When most people think of Japanese food, sushi comes to mind. Still, making the leap from a container of California rolls from the deli case to trying fresh sushi at a Japanese restaurant can be ...

Daisuke Utagawa is really passionate about ramen noodles. Sitting in the cheerful, pop-art-styled Bantam King, slated to open this Friday, Utagawa discusses the traditional method for cooking and ...

It’s labeled simply “the stinky stuff” in the kitchen of Daikaya. The fermented rice husk paste pickles cucumbers and daikon to create a traditional Japanese specialty called nukazuke on the ...

WASHINGTON — When you order a bowl of ramen, it’s best to forget Emily Post’s guide to etiquette. For starters, there’s no need to wait for others at your table to be served before you dig in. The ...

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It took four years, but Daisuke Utagawa, the co-owner of Sushiko in Washington and Chevy Chase, has finally re-created the democratic dining spots of his native Tokyo with the introduction of two ...

Missy Frederick is the Editorial Director for Eater’s dining team. She has covered the D.C. restaurant industry since 2007, offers expertise in business reporting and regional American dishes, and ...

WASHINGTON — With the departure of cherry blossoms and the arrival of pollen and tourists, my thoughts turn to one of my favorite cuisines: sushi. I know that you can eat sushi any time of year, but ...

Missy Frederick is the Cities Director for Eater, and directly oversees coverage in the South and Northeast regions. She has covered D.C. restaurants since 2007, offers expertise in business reporting ...