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Daikanyama

Japanese · Lexington

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What to order

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Japanese — food to try

3 on this menu
  1. Chef's nigiri✓ On the menu

    Let the counter choose the fish — that's what the counter is for.

    Here it's “Nigiri Dinner”.

  2. Tonkotsu ramen✓ On the menu

    Pork-bone broth simmered for hours; the noodles should have bite.

    Here it's “Vegetable Truffle Ramen”.

  3. Katsu✓ On the menu

    Panko-crusted cutlet, cut into strips, with the sweet-savory sauce.

  4. Agedashi tofuask if they make it

    Fried tofu in dashi — the small plate that shows the kitchen's stock.

Menu

from the website · 2026-09-02

Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.

House Special Appetizers

  • Shrimp TempuraFried jumbo shrimps.
  • Nasu DengakuVegetable or Chicken • Broiled eggplant with miso sauce.
  • Age - Dashi TofuDeep-fried tofu with nameko tempura sauce.
  • Goma AeSpinach with sesame sauce.
  • Vegetable TempuraSeasonal fried vegetables.
  • GyozaSteamed or pan-fried pork dumplings.
  • Yasai GyozaSteamed or pan-fried vegetable dumplings.
  • Gindara Saikyo YakiBroiled sweet miso marinated black cod with shiitake lemon sauce.
  • Kuribata Bara AmiyakiGrilled black pork belly.
  • Stir Fry EdamameStir-fried edamame and South American Corn with ginger salt.
  • Kaki FryBreaded deep-fried oysters.
  • Ika Pirikara ItameSpicy fried calamari with garlic sprouts.
  • King Crab TempuraServed with ponzu sauce.
  • Hamachi KamaBroiled yellowtail collar.
  • TsukemonoJapanese pickled vegetables.
  • EdamameBoiled Soy beans with salt.
  • Ebi ChiliSpicy sautéed shrimp with bird nest.
  • ShumaiSteamed Shrimp shumai.
  • Wasabi ShumaiSteamed pork and shrimp dumplings with wasabi wrap.
  • Hotate - KaiyakiScallop, crab stick, tobikko, enoki mushroom, shiitake mushroom, spicy mayo & cheese baked on a half shell.
  • Asari SakamushiSake steamed Manila clams with garlic.
  • Lamb ChopsGrilled lamb chops with teriyaki sauce.
  • Kushi YakiTender meat or shrimp on skewers: Beef | Shrimp | Chicken
  • Tatsuta AgeDeep-fried chicken.
  • OhitashiSpinach with house special sauce.
  • Beef NagimaSliced tender sirloin steak rolled with cheese, scallion & asparagus served with teriyaki sauce.
  • Soft Shell Crab TempuraDeep-fried soft shell crab served with ponzu sauce for dipping.
  • Rock ShrimpCrispy shrimp with your choice of spicy mayonnaise or ponzu sauce on a bed of greens.
  • Chuwan MushiEgg custard with seafood with vegetables.
  • Shishito PepperJapanese sweet peppers.

Salads

  • Daikanyama SaladBaby greens with special house dressing.
  • Seaweed SaladSeaweed in a light vinegar sauce.
  • Spicy Seafood SaladShrimp, crab stick, octopus & tobikko mixed with spicy mayo.
  • Spring SaladSpicy tuna, avocado, mixed tobiko, spicy mayo, and wasabi mayo.
  • Fried Calamari SaladServed with spring mix.
  • Avocado SaladCrab stick, tobikko, avocado & cucumber mixed with mayo.
  • Lobster Avocado SaladLobster meat, cucumber & avocado mixed with mayo & tobikko.
  • Spicy Tuna SaladTuna with spicy mayo sauce and tempura crumb.

Soups

  • Miso SoupSoybean soup.
  • AkadashiGFGluten-free red miso soup with vegetables.
  • Shitake SuiShitake mushroom soup.
  • Spicy Lobster MisoSpicy soy bean with lobster meat.

Rice

  • Steamed Rice
  • Brown Rice
  • Sushi Rice

Appetizers From The Sushi Bar

  • Hamachi UsuzukuriThinly sliced yellowtail with the chef's special soy sauce.
  • Beef TatakiSeared sirloin steak with ponzu sauce.
  • Cajun Tuna TatakiSeared tuna with Cajun spice, topped with onion, scallions, tobiko, served with ponzu sauce.
  • Sake KinutaDine-in onlySake, avocado, cucumber, and tobiko sashimi rolled in radish.
  • NarutoKani, tobikko, and avocado rolled in cucumber.
  • Summer Hand RollShrimp, kani, cucumber, tobikko, scallions, and spicy creamy sauce wrapped with cucumber, hand roll style • Also available with: Spicy Tuna | Spicy Salmon | Spicy Yellowtail
  • SunomonoFresh seafood in light vinegar • Tako (Octopus) | Ebi (Cooked jumbo shrimp) | Seafood (Kani, octopus, shrimp).
  • Ika Tobikko - AEFresh raw squid coated in tobikko, topped with a quail egg.
  • Hamachi TosaSliced yellowtail with light spicy bonito soy sauce.

Entrees From The Sushi Bar

  • Daikanyama PlatterChef's selection of assorted sushi, sashimi, and maki.
  • Nigiri DinnerChef's selection of assorted sushi.
  • Sashimi DinnerChef's selection of assorted fresh sashimi.
  • ChirashiChef's selection of assorted sashimi served on sushi rice.
  • Salmon SpecialSalmon sushi, sashimi, and maki.
  • Tekka DonSliced fresh raw tuna on a bed of sushi rice.
  • Makimono ComboSpicy tuna maki, California maki, and shrimp tempura maki.
  • Kouhaku DonTuna and yellowtail sashimi on sushi rice.

Entrees From The Kitchen

  • TempuraLightly battered and deep-fried, served with tempura sauce • Shrimp & Vegetable | Seafood Deluxe | Vegetables
  • KatsuJapanese bread crumb batter and deep fried, served with cats sauce • Black pork | Chicken
  • TeriyakiTender meat or seafood grilled to perfection and smothered in our house teriyaki sauce • Sirloin Steak | Chicken | Shrimp | Salmon | Yellowtail | Filet Mignon
  • Nabeyaki UdonUdon noodles with a variety of vegetables, and served with an undercooked egg on top • Seafood | Vegetable | Spicy Pork
  • Japanese Cold NoodleCold ramen noodles with avocado, cucumber, seaweed salad, and sesame sauce • Vegetarian | King Crab | Lobster
  • Asari Yaki UdonStir-fried udon noodles with Manila clams, shiitake, and enoki mushrooms.
  • Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Udon or SobaNoodle soup, served with shrimp and vegetable tempura and your choice of udon noodles or buckwheat noodles.
  • Tempura Zaru ChasobaCold green tea buckwheat noodles. Served with shrimp and votable tempura.
  • Vegetable Truffle RamenStir-fried Raman with mushrooms and sweet pepper, truffle oil, salt, and paste.
  • Kano Nanban Udon or SobaNoodle soup served with braised duck breasts and your choice of udon or buckwheat noodles.
  • Daikanyama Noodle SpecialNoodle in soup with your choice of. Choice of Topping: Seafood | Grilled Beef | Grilled Chicken | Vegetable & Tofu Choice of Noodle & Soup: Udon - Thick Noodle | Soba - Buckwheat Noodle | Ramen - Yellow Noodle Choice of Soup: Spicy | Miso | Soy Sauce

Lunch Specials

  • Daikanyama SpecialChanges daily, please ask the server.
  • Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura
  • Salmon Teriyaki or Shioyaki
  • Chicken or Spicy Chicken Teriyaki
  • Black Pork Loin in oroshi ponzu or ginger miso.
  • Grilled Sirloin SteakWith teriyaki, oroshi ponzu, or garlic butter sauce.
  • Black Pork Tonkatsu
  • Chicken Katsu
  • Saba Shio
  • Sushi
  • Sashimi
  • Sushi & Sashimi

Makimono Combo / Makimono & Rolls

  • Makimono ComboSpicy tuna maki, avocado maki, sake maki.
  • Vegetable Makimono ComboChef's choice.
  • Sumo ComboSushi with your choice of maki • California Maki | Spicy Tuna Maki | Spicy Sake Maki

Donburi (Lunch)

  • Oyako DonTender chicken breast with onion and egg.
  • Katsu DonDeep-fried black pork cutlets with onion and egg.
  • Chicken Katsu DonDeep-fried chicken cutlets with onion and egg.
  • Una DonBroiled fresh water eel served with kabayaki sauce.

Nigiri

  • InariFried bean curd.
  • TamagoJapanese egg omelet.
  • SabaPickled mackerel
  • KanikamaCrabstick
  • IkaSquid
  • EbiCooked jumbo shrimp.
  • SuzukiStriped bass.
  • TakoOctopus
  • SakeDine-in onlySalmon
  • TobikkoFlying fish roe.
  • Tobikko with Quail Egg
  • IkuraSalmon roe.
  • Ikura with Quail Egg
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Toro HamachiFatty yellowtail.
  • HamachiYellowtail
  • UnagiFreshwater eel.
  • MaguroTuna
  • Botan EbiSpotted shrimp.
  • UniSea urchin.
  • ToroTuna belly.
  • Chu - ToroFatty tuna.
  • HotategaiScallop

House Special Makimono

  • DaikanyamaTuna, salmon, sweet potato tempura, tobikko, cucumber, and spicy creamy sauce.
  • Secret Garden MakiSalmon tempura and cream cheese center with avocado, spinach, tobikko, pickle, mixed baby greens and mango, wrapped with daikon. Served with sweet plum chili sauce.
  • Cherry BlossomSalmon, avocado, and tempura crumbs topped with tuna.
  • Ladybug MakiShrimp, crab stick, and octopus, topped with tomato, black tobiko, and spicy mayo.
  • Norris RollSalmon, avocado, tobikko with soybean skin, and wasabi mayo sauce.
  • Princess MakiShrimp tempura with tuna and avocado.
  • Yokohama MakiSalmon, tuna, cucumber, crunch, tobiko with wasabi sauce, and spicy kabayaki sauce.
  • Wasabi MakiTuna, salmon, avocado, red tobikko, and wasabi tobikko.
  • Sunset MakiSpicy seafood topped with torched salmon and spicy creamy sauce finished with kabayaki sauce.
  • Autumn MakiShrimp tempura topped with torched white fish and mango finished with spicy teriyaki sauce.
  • Godzilla MakiAsparagus, mushroom tempura, avocado, and spicy creamy sauce.
  • Spicy Kaki Katsu MakiDeep-fried oysters, cucumber, and scallion.
  • Obachama MakiSpicy seafood topped with spicy salmon and yuzu tobikko.
  • White Caterpillar MakiCucumber and spicy mayo, topped with live scallops and tobikko.
  • Green DragonSpicy yellowtail and tempura crumbs topped with avocado.
  • Tri - Color MakiAsparagus, tobikko, and avocado, topped with salmon and wasabi tobikko.
  • Daisy MakiSweet potato tempura and cucumber, topped with mango.
  • Double Taste MakiTuna, topped with tuna, salmon, inure, and scallion.
  • Butterfly MakiTuna, cucumber, tempura crumbs, and red tobikko, topped with shrimp.
  • Snowing MakiSpicy tuna and cucumber topped with spicy tuna and tobikko.
  • Traffic Light MakiTuna, salmon, avocado, radish, and tobiko.
  • Queen of Fish MakiAsparagus and avocado, topped with mango and salmon.
  • Black ForestUnagi, sweet potato tempura, and avocado, topped with kabayaki sauce and black tobiko.
  • Sunny MakiPumpkin tempura, avocado served with the chef's special yuzu sauce and raspberries.
  • Fuji MakiTuna, fuji apple, sweet potato tempura, and tobiko served with Chef's special sauce.
  • Spicy GirlCooked salmon topped with unagi, avocado, spicy creamy sauce, and kabayaki sauce.

43 Waltham St, Lexington, MA, 02421

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