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Daikan Izakaya Yas Bay
Japanese Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
A casual Japanese izakaya at The Pier with ramen, yakitori, small plates and a vinyl collection numbering more than 300 records.
AED 120 to 220 per person
The Plate Snob take
Daikan brings the mood down from Yas Bay spectacle to ramen-bar satisfaction. Order skewers while the bowl is coming, browse the vinyl and accept that broth splashes are a more honourable accessory than waterfront posing.
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The useful bits
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A quick look at the bill, the room and the details worth knowing. Sources and editorial notes are labelled.
Known forComforting ramenYakitori and izakaya platesDistinctive vinyl-led atmosphere
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The full picture
Ramen with izakaya range
Ramen is the anchor, but yakitori, gyoza and larger skewers make this more useful for groups than a single-bowl stop. Share snacks first, then defend your own broth.
Vinyl gives the room a pulse
The collection of more than 300 records is part of the atmosphere rather than set dressing. Combined with casual service and fair pricing, it creates one of Yas Bay's least corporate-feeling dinners.
The case for going
Why go
- Comforting ramen
- Yakitori and izakaya plates
- Distinctive vinyl-led atmosphere
Order with confidence
What to order
01Signature ramen02Chicken gyoza03Robata skewer selection
Before you go
Good to know
- Ramen is generally listed around AED 63 to 79
- The official site currently omits Sunday hours
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