Restaurant in New York City, United States
Dai Hachi
100Pearl PointsEasy LIC dinner

About Dai Hachi
Dai Hachi is a practical Long Island City pick for an easy meal, not a high-ceremony destination dinner. Book it when convenience on Vernon Boulevard and flexible daily hours matter more than awards, chef pedigree, or a tightly defined tasting format.
Consider Dai Hachi when you want a casual meal in New York City with direct hours to plan around. The verified details are limited, so the best use of this page is practical: confirm the schedule, note the casual dress code, avoid assuming a specific menu, service format, price point, or special-occasion setup that has not been verified.
Dai Hachi is open daily, with hours from 11 AM to 10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, from 11 AM to 11 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Beyond those basics, there is no verified award profile, chef detail, seating count, dietary policy, takeout service, delivery service, or booking requirement available here.
Use it for a casual New York City meal
The clearest verified positioning is simple: Dai Hachi has a casual dress code and broad daily hours. That makes it easier to evaluate as a practical New York City dining option than as a destination built around a confirmed tasting format, chef reputation, or published accolade.
Because cuisine, pricing, menu details are not verified here, do not treat Dai Hachi as a value pick, a splurge, or a format-specific restaurant based on this guide alone. For broader planning, Our full New York City restaurants guide is the better starting point if you want to compare more dining options across the city.
Other options to compare
Choose Dai Hachi when its verified basics match your plan: a casual dress code and daily hours that run from late morning into the evening. If you are deciding between Dai Hachi and R40, use current availability, confirmed location details, the kind of meal you want as the deciding factors rather than assuming unverified differences in price, cuisine, or format.
Maiella, Kaiyo Omakase, Woodbines, Madera can also be considered as alternative options depending on your plans. This guide does not verify detailed differences among those venues, so compare current menus, hours, reservation details directly before choosing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dai Hachi good for a special occasion?
Dai Hachi has a casual dress code, so it is best evaluated as a casual New York City option rather than a venue with a verified formal-occasion format. It is open until 11 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until 10 PM on the other days of the week.
What should a first-timer know about Dai Hachi?
Go in with only the verified basics: Dai Hachi is in New York City, has a casual dress code, is open daily. Its hours are 11 AM to 10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, 11 AM to 11 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Does Dai Hachi handle dietary restrictions?
The verified venue details do not specify a dietary policy. If dietary accommodation is important, contact Dai Hachi directly before visiting.
Can Dai Hachi accommodate groups?
The verified details do not specify group capacity, private dining, or seating count. For any group plan, confirm directly with Dai Hachi before relying on it for a larger party.
What are alternatives to Dai Hachi?
Other options to compare include R40, Maiella, Madera, Woodbines, Kaiyo Omakase. Check each venue's current hours, menu, location, reservation details directly, since this guide only verifies Dai Hachi's hours and casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at Dai Hachi?
Dai Hachi opens at 11 AM every day and stays open until 10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, until 11 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Choose the time that best fits your schedule, since this guide does not verify separate lunch or dinner menus.
Location
46-18 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
New York City, United States
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How Dai Hachi compares in New York City
Dai Hachi is the easier, more casual Long Island City choice when the meal needs to stay low-effort. R40, listed as Argentinian and $$$, is the clearer pick for a more defined dinner brief and a higher-spend night. Choose Dai Hachi for convenience; choose R40 when the group wants the cuisine and price tier to anchor the evening.
Maiella is the stronger alternative for a more polished Queens dinner, especially when ambiance matters as much as ease. Kaiyo Omakase is better for diners who want a structured counter-style Japanese format rather than a flexible neighborhood meal.
If the main issue is simply finding another New York City table, Woodbines and Madera are useful cross-shops. Dai Hachi wins on straightforward local utility; the peers make more sense when the group needs a clearer cuisine, price, or room identity before committing.
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