The food was amazing, atmosphere was calm very easy to converse, the service was exemplary, and our server zeeshan was very attentive and helpful. read more

dan modern chinese - dan mein short rib - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Ray was the best server! Made our first time visit amazing, the food was delicious and the restaurant was clean and nice! Big shoutout to Ray! read more

Dan Modern Chinese is my boyfriend and I's go-to dinner spot, and for good reason! The food is absolutely delicious, and the customer service consistently exceeds my expectations. On our recent visit, our server Vanesa was very friendly and attentive. She made a great recommendation on the oil fried dumplings. Glad we tried them. Great choice for a delicious meal. read more

My colleagues and I came here for lunch and this place definitely didn't disappoint! Food 5 stars we tried their juicy pork xiao long bao, pork and shrimp pan friend dumplings, beef roll, short rib dan mien, string beans along with matcha latte, classic black milk tea and lemon iced tea with boba ~ everything was so delicious! My fav was hands down short rib dan mien. This is a must have delish! Service 5 stars friendly and fast Ambiance 5 stars welcome and clean, nice! Parking 5 stars definitely nice that there were covered parking structures option especially on day! read more

We decided to try Dan Modern Chinese since we were already at the mall and starting to get hungry. It was an earlier dinner so luckily there was no wait and only a couple of other groups seated already. // FOOD // XIAO LONG BAO: Pork soup dumplings. These was pretty good and I would say comparable to Din Tai Fung xlb. 4/5 SPICY OXTAIL NOODLE SOUP: handmade thin noodles, green onions, leeks. I was probably the most excited for this dish, but it was not good. The meat had a funky smell to it and the soup lacked flavor. 1/5 SALT & PEPPER TOFU: toasted garlic, green onion, cilantro. The tofu was cooked well, but it lacked any flavor to it unless you were able to get a nice spoon full of garlic with each bite. 2/5 BEEF ROLL: oxtail, cucumbers, green onions, cilantro, hoisin. Slightly different with oxtail, but it was just okay as far as beef rolls go. 3/5 DAN DAN NOODLES with PORK: handmade thin noodles, spicy sesame sauce, cucumbers, green onions, cilantro. The noodles were cooked well and had good flavor to it. 3.5/5 DUNGENESS CRAB FRIED RICE: This was by far the best dish! Flavorful and executed perfectly. I would highly recommend this. 5/5 HANDMADE DUMPLINGS: Pork & Shrimp in chili oil. Lacked depth and flavor. 2/5 Overall, I thought Dan Modern Chinese was below average. To be completely honest, the only thing that I would ever order again and recommend to anyone would be the Dungeness crab fried rice. read more

Great location in Manhattan beach. Servers were attentive came around the time when it wasn't busy just before lunch. We were seated right away and drinks and orders right away as well. Fried rice pork chop was fresh and delicious. We got the beef broccoli which came out hot and flavor was great. Just small portions. We also ordered a full size oxtail soup. I would probably not order this, broth had no taste so bland. Also barely any meat just basically shredded beef. So disappointing. Portions are small also. read more

The food here is always good, so you won't hear a complaint from me on that. But the service here needs to be improved. For a restaurant of this size, they need more than 2 servers. Waiting over 10 min for a server to acknowledge me and take my order when the restaurant isn't full or that busy is unacceptable. The 3 stars would be 4 if the service met the quality of the food. Please improve the floor coverage and add another server or two. I get it, restaurants are hit hard by costs, but that shouldn't come at the expense of customer experience. read more

dan modern chinese - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

First time visiting this restaurant even though they have a few branches. The interior was clean, modern and cozy. They have "open kitchen" concept where it's a big glass window you can see through their kitchen and prep area for XLB. Ordered the usual dishes we would order at other modern chinese cuisine restaurants to compare the price and quality. * String beans: nice and flavorful with that garlic taste * Pork Fried rice: the pork is quite nicely seasoned, but on the drier side. Rice is nice evenly seasoned, not too oily nor sticky. * Beef Noodle soup: the soup lacked flavor imo. Beef is quite tender but it's a very small bowl * Pork xiao long bao: skin is thin, juicy on the inside once you poke through the dumpling skin with juice oozing out The experience is decent but not the most authentic flavor. Price tag is a tad on the higher end for a smaller quantity than you'd expect. On top of that, took our server quiiite some time to take our order or just to get our check. read more

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dan modern cuisine is one of my favorite restaurants to stop by when I'm in Manhattan village. The food is always flavorful and delicious. Today I stopped by for a little solo dining and Vanessa was my waiter. She was very nice, knowledge about the food and checked on me throughout my dining experience. Thank you! I'll be back soon! read more

dan modern chinese - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

What started as an impromptu dinner date turned into a great night out. Vanesa N. took wonderful care of us from start to finish, and her attentive service is a big part of what made the experience so memorable. Highly recommend asking for her. read more

dan modern chinese - Beautiful thang - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The food was okay tasting, but it seems like a popular place for women? I came here though specifically for the a/c after a reviewer commented about it being too cold. I don't think it was cold at all even considering it was probably over 90 degrees outside. Service was just okay too, had to ask for everything. Didn't like how the host didn't even ask if the table we were directed to was okay or not. We were seated at a small 2 person table when both tables next to us was for 4 people, and one of them just had one person, the other had 2. This was 1:00pm on a Saturday. Restaurant was maybe 1/3 full. Maybe the host was playing Tetris with us. Later patrons were also spread out.... They seemed to be so thrifty with us with the ginger too, both tables next to us had generous portions of ginger. The little things add up. read more

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Excellent food and the apps are large enough to still be very satisfying. The ambience was soooo nice with super high ceilings, an open feel, and very posh vibe right down the street from my office in Manhattan Beach. The wait staff was attentive and friendly as well. read more

Solid dim sum brunch in Manhattan Beach. The location is nice and trendy but there is a definite din tai fung vibe. The restaurant is spacious and the service is excellent. Started with salt and pepper tofu, which is coated and deep fried. This was tasty and the dipping sauce had a nice kick. Pork xiao long bao is a signature dish as well as an essential dim sum. Sampled the chicken and it was fairly standard. Tried to kick it up a notch to the unhealthy side, so got deep fried pork dumplings. Dumplings come as steamed or deep fried, but what the hey, you gotta live a little. Carbs are a must and why not sample all textures. The short rib fried rice was flavorful although the portion was slightly small. The shrimp Dan main was ok but slightly heavy on the soy sauce seasoning. The black pepper beef was a nice dish to complement the carb dishes. All in all, it was a good experience. Of course dishes are shared, thus a great place to brunch with friends in manhattan beach. Parking is ample. read more

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Vanessa was awesome!! Brought us food and requests very quickly. 5 stars!! Seated right away and food was great. read more

dan modern chinese - Food - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Sadly, I didn't take pics of anything. This was my first Dan Modern visit. I notice they have plenty locations across town. Personally, I was not a fan and prefer Din Tai Fung. For a family of five, we had to order two FULL orders of string beans，and two FULL orders of bok choy. Portions are small. I liked both but my favorite of the two were the bok choy. We also ordered Dan Dan noodles (sesame pork). This was the most disappointing dish. It was 35% GREEN ONIONS. Sigh. The dish would be so much better without so many green onions and maybe more noodles and pork. It was a 30mins wait on a Friday at 7pm. No complaints about service. The restaurant isn't very large. Its a casual place and it was quite loud. I also was not a fan of the acoustics in the room. read more

We placed a doordash order for 1 XLB pork-shrimp dumplings, 1 steamed pork-shrimp dumplings, and 1 pork chop plate. Estimated time to arrive in between 8:23 -8:38 PM. Food arrived at 5:37PM. We also ate some shu mai that we bought from Tokyo Central. The dumplings were very good. And our dogs enjoyed the pork chops. There wasn't many choices with chinese food as late as we placed our order, but we were happy with our order. read more

dan modern chinese - XLB pork-shrimp dumpling, steamed pork-shrimp dumplings and our own shu mai. - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Excellent food, outstanding service and a wonderful clean atmosphere. One of the better dining experiences I've had. Every dish was flavorful and perfectly prepared, and the service made the lunch even more enjoyable. read more

Food was great ! We enjoyed our family dinner. We received food very quick, everything was cooked to perfection and our server Vanesa was amazing she explained all the dishes and recommend the dishes we ordered. We will definitely will be back great customer service read more

Dan was a very nice clean and chique restaurant located in the Manhattan beach village. There is plenty of parking since there are park lots and structures around. The servers are very kind and attentive. The food is pretty good! My favorite were the pickled cucumbers and the Dan Dan noodles, the chicken steamed dumplings were good also but I personally found the dough a little thicker than other steamed dumplings. Overall if you are in the area I recommend checking this place out ! read more

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The food here is really good! Our server ray was very helpful and nice. The vibe is also very relaxing. read more

dan modern chinese - Fun at dan! - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Clean restaurant with quick service and average prices. I especially enjoyed the pork xiao long bao (soup dumplings), and the baby bok choy. Overall, it's a solid spot for dim sum, and I'd definitely come back! read more

I just visited for dinner tonight and felt quite motivated to leave a review... immediately. My high-level thoughts: - We were quoted 10-15 minutes of wait time upon arrival. Looking around, though, I noticed only half of the dining tables were occupied. Perhaps they simply didn't have enough staff on hand? - The menu is identical to the menu at their Woodland Hills location. Good mix of noodles, appetizers, rice dishes, and a small handful of dumplings and protein entrees. - We had the Black Pepper Beef and the Spicy Dan Dan Noodles with Pork. Both were quite good, ideal for sharing. Still, prices are decidedly high for the portion size, taste and quality. - This place is comparable to Northern Cafe, but - after trying both on several occasions - I think I prefer Northern Cafe. Compared to Din Tai Fung... there is no comparison, truly. Din Tai Fung reigns supreme. - Service was rushed and often times absent, but our server clearly had his hands full. - On our way out, we visited the restroom... and things took a turn for the worst. The larger stall featured a huge puddle under the toilet, remnants of food in the corner(???), and not a single sheet of toilet paper. Another lady came in after me and entered the smaller stall - I heard her say, "Jesus, no, I can't do this" and promptly came out. She didn't think the larger stall was much of an improvement. All in all, I don't think I'll be back to this particular location. I'd give the food a 4 out of a 5, but I bumped the review down to a 3 due to the overall experience - taking into account the service, the delays, and especially that restroom. read more

dan modern chinese - dan dan noodle w/ pork - spicy! - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Dan Modern Chinese offers a bright, modern dining experience with a spacious dining room and an open kitchen that gives guests a transparent view of the cooks at work--always a nice touch. The tables are generously sized, perfect for dining with friends, and the presentation is clean and crisp, complete with beautiful Asian-style utensils. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, though not very knowledgeable about some menu items. Still, service overall was pleasant. Now to the food: I ordered two sets of handmade dumplings. My favorite by far was the pan-seared shrimp and pork dumplings--flavorful, well-cooked, and satisfying. You have the option to order 3 or 5, which is great depending on appetite. The second set, the spicy pork soup dumplings served in the silver pot, wasn't my favorite. While they had that classic soup burst (which hilariously splashed across the table on my first bite), the flavor fell short for me. The texture and filling weren't as enjoyable as the pan chili oil dumplings, and the seasoning didn't hit my expectations. Next up were the short rib beef egg rolls with hoisin sauce. Portion-wise, they were generous, and the filling was packed with short rib meat. Unfortunately, the wrapper was overly crispy and flaky--so much so that it fell apart like a burrito mid-bite. The hoisin sauce was also a bit too thick for my liking, which threw off the balance. The standout dish of the night was absolutely the Dan Dan noodles with beef--chef's kiss. It's easy to see why this is what people come here for. Perfectly seasoned, tender beef, shiitake mushrooms cooked just right, and broccoli that added a great texture and freshness. This dish alone is worth ordering. For drinks, I tried the Thai milk tea boba. The jasmine tea itself was comforting and great for the chilly weather, but the boba pearls were too sticky and overly chewy--not the texture I prefer. Overall: The ambiance and signature dishes shine, but some items missed the mark for me. I'd definitely return for the Dan Dan noodles and pan-seared dumplings, but I hope to see more consistency across the menu. Rating: 6.5/10 read more

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Dan'm(odern) this was a miss for me... Walking in I really enjoyed the ambiance of the open modern look, it was spacious and inviting. We were seated immediately and the waiter was helpful in giving us some suggestions as it was our first time. On to the food, we tried quite a few different dishes and sadly it all fell short. First thing we noticed was how smalllll the portions are, even the dishes themselves were small which made it hard to stir the food without spilling. Second, the flavor was kind of bland or one note depending on which dish. The best thing we had was the short rib Dan mein and the beef roll. The texture of their noodles Is great, I loved the chew, but still not worth the ticket price in my opinion. And the beef roll was the most flavorful thing we got, and the light crisp on the outside was delicious, but I could get more bang for my buck elsewhere with better flavor notes as well. Overall, I do appreciate how easy it is to get to the place, parking can be hard I assume during busy shopping hours as it is near a mall, the staff was friendly, the interior nice, but I just wish the food actually hit, especially for the price tag. Happy eats, loves! ^_^ read more

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Our favorite was the mein noodles slightly sweet, perfectly chewy, and full of flavor with that wok taste! Loved everything we ordered except the pork chops, which weren't quite what we expected. Service was fast and friendly, and the food came out fresh and hot. The ambiance was clean, modern, and relaxing overall a great spot for flavorful modern Chinese comfort food. read more

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THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING! My baseline for xlb is din tai fung. It's fresh and consistent. Dan was so much better and I'm glad I took a chance. Their xlb has a ton of soup and it's easily contained. It had a ton of flavor and was the right texture. The beef and noodles were savory and the beef was super tender. The bok choy had tons of garlic flavor. I had a great first time here at both the Manhattan village and Dan. For a Sunday, I was able to get seated right away. It's a nice place to eat, shop and enjoy sprinkles cupcakes afterwards. read more

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We had a fantastic dinner this evening and our super server Vanesa took good care of us! She didn't hesitate to accommodate our multiple requests throughout our meal. Thanks to Vanesa, and a fantastic meal, our dining was top notch! We will back soon. read more

Our first time here. The recommendations staff gave on what to try was, PERFECT. The food was tasty / delicious! All the staff was attentive & friendly. Our waitress Vanessa, was amazing & very friendly / attentive & welcoming. We WILL be back 10/10 recommend read more

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First of all this establishment is very clean, no dirty tables and once a table was done and leaving I saw someone cleaning the table immediately. My wife started off with the chicken homemade dumplings with chili oil (3) and then she tried the pan fried pork and shrimp dumplings (3) and she also had an order of the pan fried chicken dumplings (5) and she was very happy with the presentation and taste. I'd like to add that these were the freshest dumplings I've ever had. Me I tried the soup dumplings with chicken (3), after that I had the soup dumplings with chicken and shrimp 3) and I closed out with pan fried chicken dumplings (5) fried crispy. Amazing!!! My wife had the hot jasmine tea and that has refills with it. I just had a coke. Our server K.J. was amazing, he even served us doing his lunch break. I like this place and next time we are in LA I will definitely return. read more

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So nice service, Zeeshan is so nice to give us so good advice to order so delicious food. Will come again

I love this place! Each time I take one bite of the pork and shrimp chili oil dumplings, I'm transported back to Taipei. The taste, the portions, the staff, the service, the music, the space, they don't miss! 10/10 read more

dan modern chinese - black pepper beef, string beans, popcorn chicken, pork and shrimp dumplings, chicken fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Vanesa was my server today I'm always lost on what to pick and since it was my first time she made it a great experience. I'd definitely recommend the chicken soup dumplings ! read more

Pan fried pork dumplings - 2 Sauce for PF dumplings - 1 Chili oil chicken - 4 Popcorn shrimp - 2 Dan Dan noodle w/ pork - 4 Dan Mein noodle w/ chicken - 3 There are better dumpling places in the South Bay. read more

My first time here, the food was Amazing excellent services by Zeeshan!! 10/10! Will be returning

Excellent food, service and quality. We stopped by here and waited at the mall, as we headed straight from the airport.. we were at the mall for sometime and came here for lunch... if you're looking for an equivalent of Din Tai Fung, this is the place to be. It's not that expensive compared to Din Tai, but the taste is just as similar! The ambience is nice and open, yet classy,.. the service is quick and the food is yum!! Just don't expect cocktails here.. that's lacking especially if you're looking for a good cocktail! I'd highly recommend. read more

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Dan's Modern Chinese is a restaurant that has so many good options that it's so hard to just choose one, and it results in you choosing several things for the table. From the fried rice to the green beans, and short rib chow mein show all the yummy options and I'm always excited to come back! read more

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The X Pork Crab soup dumplings, Beef Roll, and Oxtail Noodle Soup were good. Everything was fairly standard Chinese food. read more

dan modern chinese - x pork crab, beef roll, oxtail noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The food was some of the best chinese I've had in MB, definitely the best restaurant in the village, but what really made the night special was our server, Vanessa, she was so kind and knowledgeable about the menu, everything she recommended was delicious. thanks again, we'll be back! read more

Such a great dinner spot in the heart of Manhattan Beach. Had to wait a bit for a table but the service once seated absolutely made up for it. Every server was attentive, courteous, and helpful. The food was a hit too, highly recommend the short rib Dan mein and any of the dumplings! read more

It's a great restaurant, delicious food. Definitely an alternative to Din Tai Fung. This location is great, plenty of seating, service is friendly. Located at the mall so parking can be challenging! Chicken XLB was my favorite over the pork xlb. The wrapper wasnt too thick, filling was flavorful, it had a good amount of soup. Chicken dumplings were also really good. Pork and shrimp dumplings with chili oil was good, not too spicy. Broccoli and string beans were very garlic-ky and right up my alley! Porkchop fried rice was juicy and tender, definitely a must and portion was great. The sesame noodles were okay, a little dry for my liking. We also tried the cucumber salad and it was okay--not the best. Overall, it's a great restaurant and would definitely come back! read more