I've only gotten them delivered, so I can only speak for that. The food was tasty. Some of my dishes had no sauce and dry. I wouldn't order again, but I would come back to the restaurant to see if there's a difference, since my husband had a really good dish. read more

Excellent Taiwanese and Szechuan food! Very reasonably priced and well situated in Philadelphia. Very cozy upstairs seating as well as bar seating in the first floor. My husband loveeeed the duck and I found my garlic beef quite tasty. I like the options of brown rice too. read more

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Was intrigued by the unique menu items, and went primarily to experience the cumin lamb with hand pulled noodles. I ordered the sautéed snow pea leaves for veggie balance. Both were delicious and flavorful. The snow pea leaves were fresh, and cooked perfectly tender with just the right amount of salt. The cumin lamb was an intense flavor explosion! I am unable to eat onions & garlic, which they kindly excluded, and I expected some reduction in flavor. Not so! In true Sichuan spice tradition, the intense chili spices by numbed my tongue at times. (Not as much as when I had this style of cuisine in China, but that's a good thing! It was a great balance that didn't make me cry). The noodles were awesome. I highly recommend this place if you love spicy Chinese / Taiwanese food with a twist. read more

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I've been here twice recently - I love the decor and atmosphere and overall the dishes are good. I actually most enjoyed the appetizers - we got the spicy cucumbers (so crisp and fresh) and the scallion pancakes, both of which I loved. For entrees, we had the dandan noodles obviously (good, but I personally am not the biggest fan of this style of noodles), eggplant with garlic sauce, twice cooked chicken, and garlic sauce pork. Everything was good but nothing really stood out to me - I'll still prefer going to Chinatown when I can for Chinese food! read more

Pretty sure I just found my new favorite restaurant in Philly. Yup, Dan Dan was THAT good. My boyfriend and I had dinner at this establishment and I cannot tell you how impressed I was with the food. I have been to quite a few Asian restaurants in my lifetime, but the Sichuan and Taiwanese here was just out of this world. I'm still dreaming about it as I type... For starters we ordered the Scallion Pancakes and Fried Pot Stickers with chicken. Both were a good way to start our meal! The Scallion Pancakes were light and crisp and the potstickers were tasty and of a good portion size (5 pcs per order). Although the appetizers were great, the dishes we were to get next really get the gold medal... My boyfriend and I were really struggling to make our choice in entrees (the menu is HUGE and everything sounds amazing), but we ultimately chose to get the Green Peppercorn Hot Sauce with pork and an order of the Dan Dan noodles. We were considering getting another main course entree, but our waitress was kind enough to give us a heads up that the Green Peppercorn is quite a big portion size. We decided to take her word for it and I'm so glad that we did. The bowl it is served in is huge and definitely enough for 2. Surprisingly we didn't even get through it all and I say "surprisingly" because we seriously couldn't stop eating it! It was incredible! The Green Peppercorn was spicy and bursting with flavor. The pork we chose for our protein was cooked to perfection and was a great choice for the sauce. I don't usually choose pork when given a choice of proteins, but I think it was really the way to go with this dish. The Dan Dan noodles were one of their authentic meal choices and we knew we couldn't pass up on them. They were such a great side dish with the Green Peppercorn. I thought about mixing the noodles into the sauce, but they were so flavorful themselves, I couldn't dare mix them up! I can safely say that we were both very content with our dinner experience at Dan Dan! The prices are reasonable, the food was delicious, and staff is kind, friendly, and smiling away. :) I'm already looking forward to my next meal at Dan Dan! read more

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Had lunch here today. Great service and amazing food. Very controlled portions for lunch and reasonably priced. I had a tofu meal and it was delicious. One of the few Asian food places that specializes in Chinese food that is not just a take-out place. I liked the atmosphere almost as much as the food. Definitely will be coming back in the near future. read more

We ordered delivery through Caviar and while we had some hiccups (the delivery time kept getting delayed), it still arrived and was packed very well. We are Taiwanese and always love a taste of home, but at most restaurants find that either the noodles aren't fresh, or that the minced pork dishes aren't the right fattiness/ratio to rice, or soup is overly salty. At Dan Dan, everything is just right. We ordered a non-spicy dan dan noodles, which was really delicious. Noodles were fresh and perfect consistency. We also ordered the beef noodle soup, which wasn't overly doused in soy sauce and was just right in beef, noodles, greens and the broth was light. Finally, the minced pork and rice was our favorite. Just the right amount of fattiness you want from the pork belly....really tasted like a bowl from Taiwan. The green beans appetizer were okay; a little too much liquid/vinegar. Overall, we were very happy with the quality and authentic taste of Dan Dan's food. read more

Came here for dinner with a friend and we enjoyed our experience! We got a cocktail (I forget the name) that's gin based which was really good and light! The food.. the Dan Dan noodles are great here. I might even say that it's better than Han Dynasty just because their noodles are sometimes dry. All of the food that we tried were amazing! I would definitely come back if I crave Szechuan food read more

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Yum on the food. The place is small, but there's an upstairs (so i'm told). We ordered delivery via Caviar, and it was reasonable delivery, but they charge a lot of gratuity/service charge for a to-go order that I couldn't adjust. I loved the food, but I've had better tasting Dan Dan noodles. I would def order it again, but the price range for chinese food is a bit higher than I'd like. I'm used to going to chinatown to get my food for much cheaper and it's still authentic. However, this place is a must and the food is great. On par. The must haveS: Try the Dan Dan Shrimp Lo Mein Xa Jian Mein (they added shrimp in it - which I thought was weird) Cucumbers -expensive, but good Shredded cold potatoes - plentiful! Green onion pancake - ok Taiwanese Sausage w/ garlic - yum. It's in a great location, so just do it! read more

The food here was fantastic and the food came out really quickly. Very flavourful! I'm giving it a three stars though because the service was pretty indefensible. Maybe they were short staffed so perhaps I'm being unfair - but our waitress was quite rude. I had to flag her down for service and we had to keep flagging her down for everything (we waited for a bit before we did this) - ordering our meal, asking for the cheque etc. She was short each time and seemed to be really annoyed with us the whole dinner. And she kept pushing and slamming the tables around us. It did take away from the experience of eating really good food read more

Spicy sichuan beef noodle soup and hand ripped cumin lamb noodles here are fire. Flavors are on point, actually quite spicy, and generous portions. If you're a noodle person, you won't be disappointed. Bonus points for yummy cocktails and super friendly servers. read more

This place was one of the very few open on Christmas Day, so we stopped in here. We are so happy we stopped here as it exceeded our expectations. Despite having a second floor, this place filled up quickly because it has limited seating. Reservations would be smart if you want to eat here during a busy time. I would recommend waiting for a table if you can...some people who were seated at one side of the bar had to constantly get up from their seats to allow others to get in and out. The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the scallion pancakes which were crispy and lovely. We also ordered the Dan Dan noodles which were floury and hearty. The sauce had a slight peanuty taste, so good! We also ordered the dry Sichuan hot pot with chicken. We read other reviews that recommended we ask the server to take the heat down to a medium. We are no strangers to spicy foods, but I'm glad we went down to a medium because it gave the dish a slight heat but was subtle enough so it didn't detract from it. This dish is a MUST if you come here!!! Loved this place and highly recommend it! read more

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What a disappointment. This used to be me and my friends favorite Chinese restaurant, but now it has become one of the worst. We don't know if the chef or owner has changed, but the food is just so bad. We ordered pork belly in sweet garlic soy, and that turned out to be some pathetic looking thin slices of unevenly cut pork in a bowl of chili oil. The dish tasted like it just got out of the freezer. But this used to be one of our favorite dish at Dan Dan. We also ordered wonton in chili oil. The wonton tasted soggy and was again, in a bowl of chili oil. It was so spicy we couldn't even finish it. (Waitress was yawning when she was taking the order and didn't bother to ask what level of spice we wanted). Anyways. Will not come back here. Jane G or a couple of Chinese restaurants in Chinatown (E Mei or Bai Wei) have really stepped up their game while maintaining good price. Dan Dan shame on you. read more

Wow what a great fusion place to go for lunch! The portions are more than generous and food was delicious. I came here with coworkers and we got Dan dan noodles and the lunch special chicken cooked twice. The dan dan noodles were incredible! It was a fusion between Chinese noodles and pad Thai, in a spicy peanut oil sauce. The sauce has a little kick to it, but it was the perfect amount of spice for me! The chicken cooked twice was also really delicious, super tender, no crazy spice but crazy amazing sauce. I will definitely be back! I would recommend getting there earlier if you're with a group for lunch. All the tables were full by 12:30! read more

Growing up in Taiwan, I haven't had food that reminded me of home in a while. Dan Dan was a close reminder of home. We ordered a Taiwanese pork bun, dan dan noodles, and spicy tofu and fish. All the dishes had great flavor and texture. First, the pork bun had sweet and juicy pork covered in cilantro, crushed peanuts and pickled greens. The noodles tasted great and not over cooked and mushy. Lastly, the tofu and fish was spicy and savory. We were able to request the dish to be not as spicy which was a nice touch. Of all the food we ordered, I just wish the pork buns were softer as they were a bit stale. There is usually a long wait for tables but because there was two of us, we were able to be seated quickly. The service is fast and prompt. Definitely plan on coming back to try other dishes. read more

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After much thought, I am going to give this place a sub-par three stars for pretty good food and pretty mediocre service. My coworkers and I went on a Thursday afternoon during happy hour and the place was almost empty. The hostess seated us right away, and we waited for about 10-15 minutes before anyone came to see us. I tried to call the hostess over to order some drinks and ask about the menu multiple times, but she ignored me every time even though the place was practically empty. 2/5 for service honestly she didn't look very happy to be there. The food was pretty good, we got two bowls of the dan-dan noodles which are really cheap during happy hour ($6 I believe) and a sizable portion as well. We got some other fish and meat dishes as well which were all fine, nothing too out of the ordinary and nothing you can't find in Chinatown for a few less bucks. The food was good, definitely not overwhelmingly good, though, so I would say 4/5 for the food alone. Overall, it was a fine experience. Perhaps great service would've tipped this review over to 4 or even 5 stars but the sub-par service in combination with mediocre food unfortunately leaves it at a 3. read more

One of my husband and I favorite places to go in Philly - We come here almost once a week! Their Dan Dan noodles are AMAZING and so addicting! We also enjoy their garlic eggplant, spring rolls, hot pot dishes. Def give it a try if you are in the area and if you do go it will be added to your regular places to dine at :) read more

Very tasty food. Had the Duck with Ginger and Scallions and the Scallion Pancakes. The scallion pancakes were crispy and flavorful with a light dipping sauce. Very yummy. The duck entree was not a gingery as I had hoped for, but was still very good. Portions are generous. Would recommend and will come back when visiting Philadelphia. read more

I went to Dan Dan while in town for work and have been craving the Dan Dan noodles since! If you love peanut butter the noodles are a must! Amazing food and service was great! read more

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lo mein is my go to with the won tons and scallion pancakes for an app! dan dan noodles if you like spicy. happy hour is only served in bar area FYI read more

Great food, cucumbers almost better than Han. Dry pepper chicken was really great, probably better than Han. 2 complaints. The plates are terrible for rice and chopsticks. They're oval with a relatively big curve at the edge which makes it nearly impossible to scoop sauce drenched rice. Dry clumps of rice are easy but I had to literally hold the plate and tilt it the whole time I was eating. Secondly and a serious pet peeve of mine, is packing the rest of my food to go. I'm fine if they do it but I watched as the bartender scooped the remainder of my dry fry chicken into a to go container in a rushed manner and at least 2 pieces of chicken didn't make it into my box. Well why the F not? Really very annoying. Anyway, GREAT food and lovely atmosphere. I'll be back but will ask to pack my own leftovers and hope they get more drenched rice friendly plates! read more

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Above average interesting food and menu. (Our experience was tempered by Uber Eats delivering the food 1 hour and 15 minutes after Dan Dan said it was ready for delivery. Not Dan Dan's fault.) read more

I love coming to Dan Dan whenever I am craving asian food. The ambience is very modern with option to eat at the bar or getting a table on top level. The service is good and I appreciate the hot tea that is offered for free, especially during these winter months. The food is Schezwan style and there are lots of options to choose from. Appetizers I would recommend are the pot stickers and scallion pancakes. I am also a huge fan of their wonton soup and house special fried rice. The food always tastes great and the prices seem reasonable for center city Philly. read more

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The place is nice and offers both outdoor and indoor seating with a nice bar area. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the menu offered a good range of authentic Chinese dishes. However, the food was not as spicy as it should be, catered to a more delicate palate which makes sense considering they are located in rittensquare. Although that was not a bad thing, having tried their location in Ardmore, I came in with the expectations it would be roughly the same. Additionally, the food was too salty making it hard to eat even with the rice. read more

Ordered dan dan noodle with dry pepper chicken and salt and pepper chicken. They also gave me steamed rice (it looked old, like they scraped it from the bottom of the pot). Everything else was fine but, I really feel violated as an Asian person and as a customer read more

I ordered Dan Dan for take out the other night, and it was delicious. I ordered the Dan Dan Noodles (kinda had to since it's in the name), garlic style with beef, spring rolls, and scallion pancake. Everything was yummy and prepared and packaged well. I look forward to getting those noodles again soon! read more

All of the dishes were really well seasoned and tasty!! Dan Dan noodles are a must and the dry hot pot with chicken is also highly recommended. Service was great as well. read more

Dan Dan - Dan Dan Noodles, Dry Pot Dish, Vegetarian String Beans, Scallion Pancakes - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dan Dan was opened by Han's (from Han Dynasty) sister Cat. However, as she told us, Han is HER brother. Judging by the food, point to her. Mind you, I love Han Dynasty. Their menus are rather close. However, even on similar dishes, Dan Dan offers a unique take. We arrived for an 830 reservation with a group of 5. Unfortunately, we did have to wait for a bit since no tables were available. Not wanting our wait to spoil a potential excellent experience, Cat came over to introduce herself and offered us a pair of comp appetizers for our troubles. This move was reflective of the overall top service we experienced. We decided to go full family style and ordered 1) Dan Dan Noodles (duh), 2) Crispy Cucumbers, 3) Dumplings in Chili Oil, 4) Three Cup Chicken, and 5) Fish Dry Pot. Everything was delish with no scraps to spare. You'll see no pictures accompanying this review. The five of us were hungry and took no chances. The Dan Dan Noodles were tasty and similar to what you'd expect should you have had them at Han's. The spicy crispy cucumbers were refreshing, cut differently than Han's with a bit more of a kick. Likewise, the dumplings had more spicy than I remember. The three cup chicken stole the show in my mind. Generous portions of chicken. Finally, I'm not a huge fan of dry pot, but kept going to more. The larger dishes helped differentiate Dan Dan from Han Dynasty. Towards the end of our meal, Cat followed up with us and even had a few samples of the 'golden mushrooms' prepared for us since we hadn't tried them. It was an outstanding experience from start to finish, even once the bill came. A very affordable, delicious dinner for 5 (even with a few drinks). Obviously I'll be back. I might even slow down enough to take some pictures next time! read more

Overall - food decent, service slow and inattentive. We visited in November 2018 for a weekday lunch and I am finally dusting off my draft reviews and clearing them up. I'd give Dan Dan 4 stars for its food. Of course, I'm comparing the quality of Sichuan and Taiwanese food to other Philly-area Asian restaurants. It would be 3-star if you were comparing it to New York or an East Asian city like Taiwan, Singapore, or Hong Kong. What took a star off was the service. It took an inordinate amount of time for the waiter to take our order (over 10 minutes), and another inordinate amount of time to get the check after we were all clearly done with our food (over 10 minutes again). Gotta get back to the office on time! read more

Very spicy but delicious! We ordered mild for the Dan Dan but they were still super spicy. We had a full solid meal for two and only paid $25. Highly recommend the Dan Dan noodles, cucumbers, and chili oil dumplings read more

Regular readers know of my love for all things Han Chiang and his empire of Han Dynasty restaurants. So when I heard former managers Kevin and Catherina Huang opened up a spin-off in Rittenhouse, I had to check it out. The connection? Catherina Huang is Han's sister! Sure the Sichuan dishes are all there, but how does DanDan set itself apart from Han Dynasty? In a nutshell, the spice level seems tempered for the Rittenhouse crowd. And to be frank, the GF was all about that because unlike me, she can't handle the heat! I kid, I kid, but let's go on it with it shall we? Dan Dan Noodles [$7.95] Han Chiang has "famously" (jokingly?) stated that he didn't trust Westerners with mixing their own noodles. So in similar fashion, DanDan mixes the noodles tableside for you as well! Toothsome with great texture, the dish had sweetness from the peanut dressing, with some light spice that hits you in the back of your throat. Could have used a bit more of the crisp pork bits and I'd personally opt for more spice, but this was perfect for the GF. And for less than $8, it's quite the portion. Ask for a bowl of rice and this could easily be lunch with leftovers to boot. Fried Vegetable Potstickers [$6.95] The potstickers were great, with a nicely crisp exterior despite a wonderfully gluttonous wrapper and a good melange of veggies within. The dipping sauce was sweet with a lightly spicy kick. Pork Belly [$9.95] Sweet garlic chili oil Obviously, I had to try DanDan's take on the pork belly app I love. These were spot on with a huge portion of thinly sliced roast pork belly. The chili oil was more sweet than hot and provided the necessary seasoning for the pork. With a bowl of rice, I was pretty much set. Cumin Pork [$12.95] Stir fried, bell peppers, dried peppers, onions, cilantro We also decided to try the cumin pork, which featured lusciously porcine strips crusted with cumin. This was mixed with onions and bell peppers with bite, with the spice coming through from the dried Sichuan peppers. The cilantro provided a nicely herbaceous element to the dish DanDan's a great addition to the Rittenhouse area and is certainly tailored towards the neighborhood's tastes. That's not to say that they can't bump up the spice level to meet your Sichuan-spice needs! And the service? Wonderful! Our server Cati was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. DanDan should be getting their liquor license soon and their first floor is centered around the bar. It'll likely be a hot spot for happy hour, with a side of their eponymous noodles! read more

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What can I say! Best dan dan noodles of the city by far. I life 3 blocks away and cannot get tired read more

Details re: your next meal. Great food. Bold flavor, pungent spices; smoked, braised, steamed, and stir-fried. Long story short: - A double-decker, and upscale Sichuan/Taiwanese themed restaurant. - Serves damn good food. Try the "Three Cup Chicken: pure awesomeness." - The " Baby High-Five Happy Hour "features $5 beverages, and bites on weekdays 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. - Small space. - Full-size entrees and small tasting plates - Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes can be accommodated. Four Yelps. read more

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Two words. Han Dynasty. This place is exactly like Han Dynasty but with some Taiwanese cuisine added on the menu. Supposedly...except I found the food here to be mediocre. What draws people in (at least what drew me in) is the hip trendy vibe the renovations of this establishment and the new-ness factor, but what brings them back should be the food. I don't think I would come back for the food. Minus the few authentic Sichuan cuisine items that people probably would not order, such as beef and tripe and tendon, there's really nothing authentic or special about the food in this restaurant. I don't know about you but there's no point for a Chinese person like me to go out and order mediocre Chinese food. Don't get me wrong, I'm not just talking about authenticity of my home country's cuisine. I love all Chinese food. There's authentic Chinese food (Sichuan, Hong Kong, Sanghai, Hunan, Yunnan, you name it..) and there's "fake" American Chinese food (like sesame chicken, kung po chicken, etc). I love them both because I love food. What I don't like is when mediocre food is sold off as some specicialized trendy cuisine with rip off prices. I feel like Dan Dan tries to do that. Some food I've tried for lunch with a coworker: 1. Lo mein with Taiwanese sausage--I love Taiwanese sausage and occasionally crave lo mein so I ordered this dish. The Taiwanese sausage protein choice costed $2 than the others (pork, chicken, beef, etc). I expected like a WHOLE sausage sliced up in my lo mein. Nope. It was probably like a few thin strands of what looked like ham and that was it. The rest was just noodles and a few thin slices of cabbage. The noodles themselves were way too salty. This was very terrible fake Chinese food. 2. Kung pao pork--Not spicy at all, no flavor at all. Kung pao pork is supposed to be spicy!! They were good cuts of pork but flavor was something left to be desired. They might as well just called it pork n veggie stir fry with ornamental chillis and peanuts. 3. Beef and Tripe in Chili Oil--This dish was hot hot hot and tasted very similar to that found at Han Dynasty. However, I believe Han Dynasty's tasted slightly better from what I remembered. 4. Rice--I judge chinese restaurants by their rice. The rice here was overcooked and mushy. Not the best rice imo but that's up to you to decide. Overall, the lunch menu was just ridiculous. Every lunch special entree sounded like the exact same thing. One choice of protien stir-fried with a vegetable and a soy-sauce based sauce. Chinese food should not be like this. There should be some thought that is put into the creation of the food! I don't go out to have you mass manufacture me a stir-fried salad in a wok with soy sauce. For that, there's better places like Honeygrow down the street. Only upside to this place is the atmosphere was nice and presentation of the food in general was very nice and pleasing to the eye. All the waitstaff were very friendly. The service was good and the decor was fun. Each table came with a cast iron tea pot, a caraffe of water, and bright orange coasters. On the flip side, I was dissappointed to find out that although the tea came in a fancy pot (like the sets you see in Teavana) the tea was just your plain old boring weak Chinese restaurant tea water. It wasn't even anything like oolong or jasimne. The decor is pretty much what you're paying for, that and the location in Center City. I suspect all the decor will get old and unappealing from wear and tear. I already saw this happening with their paper menus. They were dotted with specks of food and grease marks from patrons touching them over and over. I really think DanDan should consider regularly reprinting the menus so people don't lose their appetite from looking at the grime on them. The food is just really so-so and disappointing at a higher than normal price, too. There's really NO reason to eat this food in Rittenhouse when you can get this elsewhere in Chinatown for less than HALF the price. This place gives me the impression of trying too hard to be cool, when the food doesn't match the expectations set by the decor or the location. There's tons of better food in Rittenhouse that deserve the prices they charge. Perhaps I'll revisit and try something off the full menu just to be fair and give DanDan a second pass, but for now, I would say avoid for lunch. read more

Amazing food. Extensive menu. Everything is high quality and the kitchen is fast. Please open one in west chester PA!

Menu and food is almost identical to Han Dynasty in University City which is a good thing. I've read the owners of this restaurant used to manage and operate that Han Dynasty and her brother started Han Dynasty. So, I basically ordered what I enjoyed at Han Dynasty - the dan dan noodles and double cooked pork belly. My wife wanted to try something new so we got the Pickled Chili style shrimp. Now, let me tell you, that was the star entree for the evening. It was perfect. I would order this every time I dine there. The Chinese cabbage with Dry peppers was pretty good too. Now, the reason I didn't give this place five stars was the disappointing Taiwanese style Zhajiangmian. I thought it was too sweet and I didn't like the flavors too much. Glad this is in Center City, so you don't have to drive to University City during rush hour traffic. read more

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I love this place. Sleek, modern decor, warm inviting space, great bar and delicious food. If I want lunch in center city...this is the place. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu but the scallion pancake is perfect...not greasy, so flaky and pairs amazingly with the soy sauce on the side. I've ordered more than a few times, but today I was graced with the dry pot dish with fish. Sauce was spicy and perfectly seasoned and the mushrooms, bamboo shoots and peppers made my mouth tingle. Their wine list is nice and the sweet round, hanging lamps make for a relaxing place to enjoy great food. My daughter also made a point to tell me how sleek she thought the bathrooms were...inclined sinks and nice lighting. Thanks Dan Dan. You are consistent...and in restaurant world that is a big deal. read more

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My, oh my, Philly you are doing it right these days. I'm so happy to see more Asian restaurants open up with trendy decor, about time they get on that bus! Although you can walk 0.5 miles east for food that is half the price of Dan Dan, you cannot deny the great service and ambience Dan Dan has to offer. I came here on a tuesday evening around 5:30pm and there were only a few people here. The restaurant has an open loft concept, so noise levels can be tricky. The bar is in the middle of the room with a few small tables against the window. We had a reservation and we were led upstairs where there was additional seating. Being a huge spice and noodle fanatic, I had to get the dan dan noodles. My friend and I also ordered the twice cooked fish. Fish is amazing if it's cooked right with the szechuan flavors, so I had my expectations up. The service was on point - the waiters were very friendly and honest about their opinions when I asked about their recommendations. They were not too pushy and they definitely paced the meal well. The noodles were peanut(y), which had a kick! I was pleasantly surprised. The fish was tasty, as for the sauce, it reminded me of black bean sauce. Nonetheless, paired with rice and the noodles, we were pretty full at the end of the day. The portions were just right! I'd still prefer going to chinatown, but I'd recommend this place to anyone who just needs their szechuan fix in Rittenhouse! read more

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Was crazy busy on Saturday night but hard to understand why. Food was mediocre, tables were sticky, waiter had major BO. Not going back.

Sichuan & Taiwanese style food are one of my new favs because of this dinner. I am so happy we decided to try this restaurant tonight. The dishes were all flavorful, excellently prepared and the presentation made everything look that much better. We ordered The Fried Pot Stickers and Scallion Pancakes for appetizers. Both were delicious and had a fabulous tasting sauce to accompany each of them. We ordered several entrees, Ginger Shredded Duck, Chicken w/ Garlic Sauce and a special which was called Lions Meatballs or something like that :) I don't want to go into too many specifics about each dish but I can say that we polished every last bite off of every last plate. The portions were large enough to take home, but nothing made it into the doggie bag. Ya know what I'm saying? read more

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