Dashi Ramen and Izakaya Cocktail Bar

Dashi operates as a two story Japanese restaurant, with a ramen shop downstairs and an izakaya upstairs. The first floor serves steaming noodle bowls throughout the day, while the second floor adds small plates and a deep spirits selection after 4 p.m. Raleigh Magazine includes the Chapel Hill Street restaurant in its Triangle AAPI business guide.

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Dashi builds its menu around ramen, with carefully developed broths supporting noodles, pork, eggs, and vegetables. Seasonal bowls and small plates broaden the experience beyond the familiar standards, while the upstairs izakaya adds drinks and a different evening rhythm. The downtown Durham setting works for both a focused bowl and a longer meal assembled from shared dishes.

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