: a large long hard white radish used especially in Asian cuisine
also
: a plant (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) whose root is a daikon
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Sprawling communal tables adorned with floral arrangements allowed guests to mingle and connect as dinner service began with a stunning amuse-bouche of crispy nori with daikon tartare, maple vinaigrette, and hoja santa—an herb with a complex flavor reminiscent of licorice and anise.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
It is most commonly made with Napa cabbage and daikon radish and flavored with seasonings like ginger, garlic, and gochugaru.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Tempura comes next; shrimp tempura with warm tentsuyu and freshly grated daikon is a favorite comfort moment for me.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the classic French combo of radishes and butter, this Japanese riff opts for daikon, gently pan-fried until hoku-hoku, an onomatopoetic term for foods that are soft, warm, and slightly dry or fluffy.
—Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
It is most commonly made with Napa cabbage and daikon radish and flavored with seasonings like ginger, garlic, and gochugaru.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Tempura comes next; shrimp tempura with warm tentsuyu and freshly grated daikon is a favorite comfort moment for me.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the classic French combo of radishes and butter, this Japanese riff opts for daikon, gently pan-fried until hoku-hoku, an onomatopoetic term for foods that are soft, warm, and slightly dry or fluffy.
—Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Daikon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daikon. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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