Daikokuya

Deals Feb. 20, 2013

Five-Dollar Ramen at DaikokuyaAnd you thought the line was already an endurance test!

By Hadley Tomicki

L.A. Diet Sept. 12, 2012

Chef Jeremy Fox Has a Salad Habit, Prefers Diners to Trendy Restaurants“I’ve never really been into salads. I grew up on fast food, but I’m 36 now, and it doesn’t make me feel so good anymore.”

By Krista Simmons

Temporary Closings May 9, 2012

Downtown’s Daikokuya Closing Next Week For Ten DaysThis must be the quickest way to get L.A. foodies in a snit.

By Hadley Tomicki

L.A. Diet Dec. 21, 2011

Writer Joel Stein Eats Asian Sloppy Joes, Makes David Chang’s Brussels“I don’t particularly like fries, which makes me a freak. I’m not grossed out by them, I just don’t appreciate them the other way people do.”

By Lesley Balla

Openings Sept. 30, 2011

Could Shin Sen Gumi Loosen Daikokuya’s Hold on Downtown?Early praise comes in for the customizable menu, pig ears, and house-made noodles.

By Hadley Tomicki

Foodienomics Aug. 23, 2011

Daikokuya Owners Agree to Pay $144,721 in Back WagesBishamon Group Restaurants gets busted for denying workers overtime.

By Hadley Tomicki

Empire Building July 12, 2011

Daikokuya Owners Opening Yakiniku Restaurant in DowntownThe Japanese grilling concept plans an opening this fall in Little Tokyo.

By Hadley Tomicki

Neighborhood Watch July 5, 2011

Marcel Vigneron Enters The Sherbourne; Dan Moody Pops Up at Scoops WestsideAlready, the television toque is arguing about an opening date with partner Darren Dzienciol.

By Hadley Tomicki

Neighborhood Watch June 27, 2011

Brandon Boudet Buys Tom Bergin’s; Robata Jinya Landing in West L.A.Fortunately, the iconic Irish bar is getting a touch-up, but the well-loved decor is staying put.

By Hadley Tomicki

Neighborhood Watch Apr. 19, 2011

Fonuts Takes Kiss My Bundt Space; Week-Long IPA Fest at Naja’s PlaceRare and prized hoppy beers will dominate The South Bay starting this Thursday.

By Hadley Tomicki

The Other Critics Aug. 19, 2010

GQ Jumps On The L.A. Love Train; Gold Gets Offended by Santa Monica PlaceElsewhere, S. Irene Virbila and L.A. mag both lose it over Waterloo & City’s shepard’s pie.

By Hadley Tomicki

Superlatives Feb. 23, 2010

What Does Jonathan Gold Want You to Try Before You Die?The L.A. Weekly will publish a new food issue this week.

By Hadley Tomicki

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