I first heard of Daito from my good friend Jae Kim of Chi’Lantro who was raving about this authentic and affordable lunch spot. “I went twice in a week,” he told me. That good huh? I had to check it out. Japanese Restaurant Daito is located on Guadalupe at the former Magic Wok location at 2716 1/2 Guadalupe Street, across from Torchy’s Tacos.
Handmade Udon & Soba Noodles At Daito
I’m all about a great lunch deal and Daito’s $11 dipping soba noodles and fried tempura combo is one of my favorites. Yes, $11 isn’t insanely cheap, but Daito freshly prepares their udon noodles from scratch every day. The cold udon starts at $8!
The Ten-Zaru-Soba is $11 for handmade cold soba noodles with special “dashi” accompanied with fried tempura of shrimp, snap pea, burdock, carrots, and sweet potato (pictured above, and below).
Kitsune-Udon
Hot udon (also made from scratch every day) with sliced green onions, fish cake, and thin fried tofu. $9.6
Karaage
Japanese style fried chicken with dipping salt. ($6)
Daito
2716 1/2 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705
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Lunch time: 12am-3pm (Friday – Sunday)
Dinner Time: 5pm-10pm (Tuesday – Sunday)
