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Haikan, Washington, DC
Haikan, Washington, DC
Haikan, Washington, DC
Haikan, Washington, DC
Haikan, Washington, DC

Haikan

4.7
4.7
607 Reviews
$30 and under
Ramen
Haikan is our second Sapporo Ramen shop in DC after Daikaya. Haikan means, “pipe works” in Japanese, an ode to Atlantic Plumbing Building where we are located. At Haikan, we focused on creating the taste of ramen from the showa period, the golden age of ramen in Japan. There are over 1000 ramen shops in the city of Sapporo alone, and we are excited to share a completely new line-up of traditional Sapporo style ramen in DC. In addition to ramen, we are serving a playful selection of Japanese-inspired kozara (small plates) to share, or to start with, or to make a whole meal of by picking a few of them. Haikan's bar serves a collection of Japanese-inspired cocktails, and a concentrated selection of Japanese sake, shochu, beer, whisky, and more.

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 35 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Ramen, Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 299-1000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Katsuya Fukushima
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Cross street
    8th St NW
  • Parking details
    There is street parking as well as public parking under the Atlantic Plumbing building.
  • Public transit
    U Street-Shaw Metro Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 607 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

607 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved the vegan ramen option. Usually that means bland broth but the broth was rich and very flavorful. The eggless noodles were chewy and wonderful. Very satisfying dish! Also had the ceviche with purple Japanese sweet potatoes. Yum! Server was very nice.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10, please get the crab rangoons! We got 2 orders!! Drinks were great too! The spicy pineapple Margarita was too good!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Haikan. Will always love Haikan. Haikan is the move. Great food ( food snobs ) Love the staff Love the music

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  4. MarkB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Ramen was really good - tacos were just ok. Service was excellent.

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  5. MichaelH

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely some of the best ramen in DC. Perfect for bites right before a movie or concert

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  6. BrianP

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Server clearly wanted us to hurry. We were going next door to the Atlantis but didn’t need to be hurried along.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the miso ramen with soft boiled egg and Menma bamboo added on to. Delicious rich broth and the egg was cooked properly. The bamboo was also delicious. Will go again.

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  8. LDGReen

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made a last minute reservation for a quick bite heftier a show at the 9:30. It was really good! Super nice staff. We ordered three different ramen and all were great. Miso - Spicy Soy and reg soy

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  9. DCFoodie

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haikan never fails to deliver delectable food and exceptional service. From the regularly changing specials (I had the shrimp taco and it's SO good) to the Spicy Shoyu (add the spice bomb for an extra kick and the mushrooms for a touch more umami flavor). We started with the Crab Rangoon, which is crispy where you want it to be and filled generously with a divine crab sauce (highly recommend). The service is as it always is: quick, friendly, and thoughtful. I still get sticker shock eating out in DC, but for what we ate, we paid what felt like a fair price. Thanks Haikan!

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  10. Emily

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    This was my first time back at Haikan in several years and I was excited to introduce my fiancé to the food. We'd made a reservation but it wasn't at all necessary. We got there around 4:30 and the place was almost empty. Someone behind the bar checked us in and showed us to our table. The spoons preset on the table were somewhat dirty. We were greeted quickly and gave our drinks and appetizers order. The drinks were ...fine. My Japanese old fashioned was serviceable and my fiancés Mugi Negroni was overly dry and bitter. I'm not sure if there was too much amaro or that's how it was supposed to taste. Also the glassware was dirty (I was too lazy to get up and tell the server though so we just cleaned them off ourselves). We ordered the grilled avocado, sweet potato ceviche, and crab rangoons. The food was fantastic! The grilled avocado was warm, not hot, and the flavors all worked really well together. The rangoons were a thinner dough and filling than you might get at a carry-out and the dipping sauce was great. The sweet potato ceviche was (I think) a seasonal dish and the sweet potatoes were so soft and delicious. A 20% service was added to the check but that was made clear on the menus so it wasn't a surprise.

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  11. RachelInDC

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent service, VERY sticky tables. ;)

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  12. Dissapointed

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Recently moved back to DC. Pleasantly surprised with Haikan. The quality and service have remained the same, if not better than the day they opened. Can't wait to come back

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  13. Bee1234

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Never got to eat. Waiting 45 mins for everyone else to get served but us. Since the tip was included they server barely checked on us. We paid for our drinks and left

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  14. MattS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The combinations I read off the menu before making the reservations made my family nervous. But I persisted, and we were all ecstatic that I did. The meal made a great trip to DC an outstanding trip. The smashed cucumber, shishito peppers, and grilled avocado were fantastic starters, and everyone loved their ramen. Each broth was unique, flavorful, and rich. I'd love to come back.

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  15. audreys

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Mars was a delight. The food is always top-notch. Fresh, delicious, inventive.

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  16. elizabethw

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and food! The small Ramen was the perfect portion. We also enjoy the pork belly and octopus tacos. We will be back.

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  17. DavidS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Cool venue. Best noodles. Best broth. ‘Nuff said?

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  18. SarahA

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great experience last night celebrating a friends birthday! Our server was lovely.

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  19. audreys

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is exceptional. The staff is attentive. The outdoor seating is a real treat.

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  20. mcp12232

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    Amazing ramen, especially the vegetarian ramen! Service can be slow but the food usually comes out quick after you actually get to place an order.

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  21. WilliamL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My least favorite thing about the whole experience so far is the 50 character minimum. Lovely meal!

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  22. AdamO

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place to fuel up before a show at The Atlantis or 9:30 Club!

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  23. AllieM

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love Haikan! But please bring back the crispy pig ears - those were our favorite!

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  24. GeorgeK

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our experience and the food was amazing. We will return

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  25. ILuvRamen

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grabbed a quick bite before a show at the 9:30 club. Service was fast. I had a taco along with my ramen. The taco was interesting. It was good but a new concept for the ramen shop.

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  26. Chad

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A wonderful post-9:30 Club retreat for a wonderful meal. The cucumber appetizer was delicious and the ramen is tough to beat. Better than that, the service was top-shelf. Friendly, fun, and really engaging. Highly recommended!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ramen was amazing and the drinks were incredible! Pretty cool spot

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  28. DanielK

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very conveniently located by the 9:30 Club, which is why we ate here before a concert. I ordered the Hiyahsi Chucka (Chilled) which was amazing. A great combination of spicy and sweet. Refreshing. My wife ordered a fish dish off the specialty menu, but found out that they had the wrong specialty menu out. She ended up ordering a fish taco, which was small size but good that she ordered another one. We also ordered the Crispy Pork Belly and the Crab Rangoons, which were great as well. If we're in the neighborhood again, we'll come back.

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  29. Slick

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food and service were great, but the prices are quite high for Ramen. Great food but not great value.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat at food bar to watch chefs cook. 2 adults 2 9 year olds. We love the ramen here!

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  31. KirstinF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Exciting to find vegetarian/vegan ramen and outdoor seating. The small size option was plenty large enough for everyone in our party to feel sated with it as their dinner option, and the prices were particularly reasonable. Will be back!

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  32. FaithR

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ramen, fun ambience, and great service. Always. Our server this evening evening was especially outstanding. I wish he would clone himself lol.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my niece’s first Ramen experience! She has food allergies and the waiter was extremely nice and cautious and explained the menu! She loved the ramen and the spot! She had a great time. HANDS DOWN HAIKAN is the BEST RAMEN spot in DC. I’ve frequent this establishment many times and it never fails to please!!

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  34. KaterinaM

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Outstanding service! Always a treat.

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  35. buzzcarr

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great Ramen, fast friendly service. Nice casual ambiance, tastefully colorful interior. Moderately busy on a Sunday afternoon. Opentable texted me and I texted back saying I was indeed on the way. Train was delayed so we arrived 20 minutes later than reservation time. There were many tables available and we did enjoy a nice meal but Hostess said she would have to mark us as a 'No Show' on Open table. This was disappointing.

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  36. TkPk

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Mediocre ramen. Overpriced. I wouldn’t go back. Convenient to concert venue.

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  37. MayaP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    This is always delicious! The food is amazing, and the drinks are always creative and delicious.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Eden was great! She touched us with her humor and service!

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  39. SamB

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Simple but sufficient and super delicious menu. Service was quick, super friendly, and attentive.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I'm always excited when I'm visiting DC to partake in my favorite Ramen anywhere in the USA.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Haikan using the Order Online button. Haikan also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Haikan also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 299-1000.

Haikan is rated 4.7 stars by 607 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Haikan

805 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8th St NW
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Ramen, Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is street parking as well as public parking under the Atlantic Plumbing building.
  • Public transit
    U Street-Shaw Metro Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Katsuya Fukushima
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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