Daikoku – LCM 46 Spring 2017

Daikoku - LCM 46 Spring 2017We appreciate a restaurant with a clear mission. And at Daikoku, the goal is simply to bring diners closer to Japanese cuisine. This is accomplished with a menu and decor that celebrate the Land of the Rising Sun. The restaurant’s design is lovely, starting with its serene koi pond. A bougainvillea tree has been shaped into a bonsai dwarf sprouting blossoms of peach and white, likened to a cherry blossom.

 

A wooden paddle wheel gives a soothing whooshing sound of water. You can choose to take your meal in the dining room with glass floor showcasing a Zen garden below or the alfresco Japanese garden. We’re never able to pass up the sake when here, but there are other choices including wine, Japanese beer, and the usual cocktails.

 

On our last visit, I chose a cool sparkling wine that went well with our teppanyaki grilled items, like rib eye and shrimp with vegetables (another popular choice is a mixture of shrimp, fish, beef, salmon, and chicken). Sides include fried rice, asparagus, mushrooms, and other delicacies. Our chef showed off acrobatic skills with knives and spatulas, shaping the fried rice just so, stacking the sliced onions into a pyramid and then filling the hole with oil and setting it on fire, a delight to us as well as other diners nearby. On other occasions, the chef’s recommendations have included a listing of nine rolls including a lettuce roll with avocado, cucumber, shrimp with Japanese horseradish, and a mixture of Japanese spices. Plaza Nautica, Blvd. Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-4038, (624) 143-4267, https://loscabos.daikoku.com.mx/en. Daily noon–11:30 p.m. AmEx, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. $$–$$$ S.A.B.

 

Contact Page in Los Cabos Guide: https://www.loscabosguide.com/daikoku/