Daichan Japanese Food is located in the Eureka Plaza on Ventura Boulevard, between Tujunga and Vineland Boulevard. This cozy restaurant (and neighborhood secret) is decorated with Japanese figurines, paintings and fans, and serves Japanese soul sood. The devoted following raves about the potato croquettes, garlic baby squid, mixed poki plate (sashimi with seaweed and rice) and unagi plate (eel with rice). The restaurant is a nice and relaxing setting and has comfortable outdoor seating; plenty of parking is available in the mall.