Filed under: Food Media by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Mar 7, 2013, 4:45am EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Food Media Pocket Flipboard Email What's it like to switch focus from molecular gastronomy to ramen? "If I'm happy, then my food's going to be happy," Daikaya's Katsuya Fukushima tells Young & Hungry. "Ramen is not a spherified carbonated mojito." [WCP] Foursquare Daikaya 705 6th Street Northwest, , DC 20001 (202) 589-1600 Visit Website More From Eater DC Sign up for the newsletter Eater DC Sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest A Seven Reasons Spinoff Is En Route to Chevy Chase By Tierney Plumb An Ivy City Distillery Releases a New Gin in Support of Abortion Access By Tierney Plumb Maydan’s Owner Stocks a New Online Shop With Trailblazing Winemakers By Tim Ebner Van Ness Wine Bar Acacia Will Close at the End of the Month By Tierney Plumb A Big and Beautiful Bombay Street Food Lands at National Harbor By Tierney Plumb Thompson Hospitality Just Snapped Up Local Thin-Crust Favorite Wiseguy Pizza By Tierney Plumb