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Dai Japanese restaurant

Japanese restaurant with a Japanese owner and chef, Takashi, who is friendly and speaks an excellent English. Very large selection (sushi, sashimi, miso soup, gyoza, tempura, teriyaki, soba, udon, ramen, curry, taiyaki) and drinks (Asashi beers, sake, potato schochu, rice shochu, shochu sour [which can be confused with fruit juice — watch out if you don't drink alcohol]). Japanese TV on to feel even more like home for Japanese people.

Address: Setthatirath road
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:30; Sun 17:00-22:30
Website: facebook.com (opens in a new tab)

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