Dashi Ramen and Izakaya Cocktail Bar

Durham, NC · Restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Durham
#421
of 883 restaurants
City Percentile
42%
rating percentile
Address
Dashi Ramen and Izakaya Cocktail Bar, 415 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Phone
(919) 251-9335
Website
www.dashiramen.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Dashi Ramen and Izakaya Cocktail Bar is a restaurant located in Durham, NC. It is one of 883 restaurants listed in Durham. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Durham city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Dashi Ramen and Izakaya Cocktail Bar

Dashi is a two-story Japanese restaurant in Downtown Durham, North Carolina. Centering on exquisite ramen noodle bowls, our menu also features innovative small plates and unique desserts. Enjoy steaming noodle bowls and small plates in our first... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Sydney Huynh · Feb 2026

We came here during restaurant week and definitely felt it was a great deal for 3 courses! We made a reservation online a few days before and were seated immediately. We started with 2 different types of dumplings, kimchi & pork and veggie dumplings. They came out hot, fresh and crispy! And absolutely delicious and both had great flavor. they both came with chili sauce to dip with but it was not spicy. This was my favorite course of the meal. For the second course, we ordered the tonkatsu ramen, which in my opinion, was only alright. It was pretty salty and didn't have much flavor. The pork was big and the best part of the ramen for me! The portion was pretty big and we took the remainder to go. Lastly, we ordered the yuzu cake, which was sadly a huge disappointment. It tasted just like a

★★★★★ 5.0 d dabady · Feb 2026

We had the to the tonkotsu and the siho. Delicious broth with the tonkotsu and extra pork belle. Service was exceptional. Paid attention to our request. And great suggestion. Finish with matcha ice cream and other dessert was a ice cream cookies with a but crunch.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Chela · Feb 2026

Cute spot to eat, every time we passed by it was always super busy so we wanted to try it out. Only reason for 4 stars was because we asked for our appetizer 3 times before having it taken off the bill. We got tonkotsu ramen & Shoyu ramen.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Kelsey Hathaway · Sep 2025

Dashi nails the balance between cozy ramen shop and lively izakaya. We started with kimchi (bright and spicy), duck skewers (smoky and tender), and wagyu sliders (rich, juicy, and topped with kimchi — a must-order). For ramen, the chicken bowl was light and clean with silky broth, while the tonkotsu was creamy, porky comfort with charred belly and a jammy egg. Both were excellent in their own style. The warm bar vibe and crisp cocktails tied it all together.

★★★★★ 5.0 Andrew Turnbull · Jul 2025

Best traditional ramen around. Sit upstairs got a different experience. The wings are spectacular. Sam was an amazing server who offered superb guidance and helped make our evening extra special. We love this place.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantAsian restaurantBarCocktail barJapanese restaurantRamen restaurant

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