This place has some of the best up scale Chinese I have ever had. The beef rolls, WOW, XLB, amazing, the cucumbers are spicy and fresh. We took our parents from out of town and they called us the week later to tell us they were craving it again. We also had the pork chop fried rice and short rib noodles, which are MUST GETS. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The ambiance is welcoming and modern, and very clean. The service was fast and attentive. Be warned the chairs are uncomfortable. read more

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Food and atmosphere were amazing! Zeeshan took care of us, he was amazing! He went above and beyond, very funny. Made my friend and I's night, will be coming back. read more

dan modern chinese - After dinner. - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I love the short rib dan mein noodles!! Had the cucumber salad for the first time and it was so flavorful! And our server Zeeshan was so kind as well! read more

Let's get this out of the way: Manhattan Beach is not a Chinese food town. So expectations matter. With that context, Dan Modern Chinese does a pretty solid job and is an easy four stars for the area. The xiao long bao are freshly made and nicely wrapped, though a little on the bland side. Not bad at all--just missing that extra pop. Still, I'd order them again if I were here. The mapo tofu was... confusing. Very soupy, which is strange since this isn't supposed to be a soup dish. Flavor was muted and the texture felt off. The onion pancake also leaned more doughy than crisp, and the onion flavor didn't really come through. Fine, but forgettable. Now the reason you come back: the short rib noodles. This dish is excellent. The beef is tender, rich, and flavorful, and the mushrooms work perfectly with it. Clear standout and easily the best thing we ordered. Bottom line: this isn't going to compete with SGV heavy hitters, but for Manhattan Beach, the quality is strong--and yes, it's better than Northern Cafe. If you live nearby and want a reliable Chinese spot without driving far, this is one worth keeping in rotation. read more

I love coming here for dinner. The food and service are great. Our server, Zeeshan, is always kind and welcoming and makes sure we have the best experience. I will keep coming back! read more

I love dan! And so does my family. The South Bay location was consistently great as the Sawtelle and Playa experiences. Great staff, great food, large interior, no wait. 10/10! read more

I'm obsessed with the egg fried rice and dan mein. One of my favorite dinner spots!!! Love this place and I am so glad to live nearby and enjoy the food here. read more

I just ate there and I'm now home vomiting I haven't felt this sick In a loooong time. So I do not recommend

First place i've ever wanted to write a review on. Great food, great vibes. Zeeshan was the BEST MOST AMAZING server ever!!! Explained the menu so well. We had the chicken dan main noodles and crab fried rice. Great portions, no wait time on a Friday night. read more

Delicious food! Especially the garlic pea pods and salt and pepper tofu. Loved our server Zeeshan, he is the sweetest. We will be coming back shortly :) read more

I have to say the service was great, the two main dishes we ordered were Panda Express compliant. The only one set back was the scallion pancake, don't get it. We actually sent it back. It was flavorless, kinda dry and doughy. No dipping sauce could save it. The restaurant is great for Manhattan Beach, but would not last in Monterey Park. Just Ok... read more

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This is our family's favorite place to grab dinner during the week. The food is amazing as always and the service is always great! This time around we had a great server named Zeeshan and not only was he patient and kind but efficient as well! We felt welcomed and not rushed at all. We love the ambiance of Dan and are excited for the next time we come by for dinner! read more

Food was good but the service was horrible. Me and my friend have split the check individually before but they said they can split it only down the middle. It was just me and my friend, not like a party of 3 or 4. The manager didn't want to help but made things worse, don't forget the CUSTOMERS give you your paycheck. read more

Love love loved eating here. Zeeshan was incredibly attentive and funny! He made our dining experience very enjoyable. The food was so tasty! Highly recommend! read more

Food was excellent! Zeeshan was very attentive and made sure that we were taken care of. Great customer service all around!

I came in with my aunt and brother on Memorial Day weekend. Zeeshan was great, he walked us through the menu and helped us order the perfect amount of food. I loved the cucumber pickles, salt and pepper tofu and Dan Dan noodles the most, though everything was delicious. My brother enjoyed the chicken dumplings in chili oil. We will definitely be back! read more

Zeeshan made our experience incredibly memorable with my best friend. He smiled was friendly, great a great positive experience that we will remember our first time visiting Manhattan Beach. We will be returning because of the service (and of course because of the food ) read more

The green beans at this location are as yummy as expected. This is my first time at this location. Their Playa Vista location is nice as wells The staff here is VERY good.... Friendly and helpful. Their fried rice is fluffy and flavorful. Their scallion pancakes, although a popular item with the clientele (was told by server)... I believe I will skip next time. Parking is easy. All in all.... I do recommend and I will be back read more

Server was so nice! The food was great and it's a great restaurant to meet your family at and have a nice dinner

Jesus is the man! Great service and great food. Will come back as much as possible. I liked the beef noodles and the scallion pancake

Service is amazingly attentive and the food is delicious. Make sure to stop by and grab a bite. Love the vibe here! read more

dan modern chinese - Chicken fried rice, the pork chop, wine and water - Chinese Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Food was good, but food can always be good customer service is where restaurants really get to shine and this restaurant really has amazing customer service Zeeshan was my server for tonight and he was nothing but smiles and good vibes very attentive and sweet 5 stars!!! read more

We set a reservation for my daughter's birthday. We were promptly greeted and seated at the appointed time. Mildred was our server and she was fantastic! Mildred was quite attentive, made great menu suggestions and stored the birthday cake until it was time. read more

We are frequent Dan Modern Chinese fans, but our interaction at this particular Dan's over the weekend with our amazing server, Zeeshan topped all of our previous visits. We love to dine-in here with our kids and it's always family friendly - but this time the team, mostly our server, Zeeshan went above and beyond to really make us feel like we were dining at a family gathering. The food is always delicious, the vibes are always on point, and the service left us excited to come back here again! 10000% recommend :-) read more

Absolutely amazing now this is authentic Chinese food! The beef and broccoli was good. Shrimp fried rice chef's our waiter was cool. I've been twice can't wait to go again read more

Our family had the most delicious dinner on Father's Day. We had the soup dumplings and fried rice and green beans and short rib noodle. Everything was fresh and delicious. Most importantly, our server Mildred was attentive and friendly and gave us the best service! read more

CS is the Best in MB. Kimberly is our waitress and she does a marvelous job, very personable and attentive. Fried Rice, Dan Main Noodles, Green Beans are all excellent! Price is right! read more

We visit dan almost every week, as we all enjoy it...but, it's our daughter's favorite. She's 3yo and will put nearly 10 soup dumplings away by herself! We have tried nearly everything on the menu and nothing has disappointed. Everything comes out hot and absolutely delicious! All our friends we have introduced to dan have been repeat customers and love it also. Everything tastes so fresh, great flavor, and all the staff are so friendly and accommodating! We especially love Zeeshan when he's our server...he's so sweet with our daughter and very attentive. Thank you! read more

Our guests wanted to have Chinese food. We gave this restaurant a try. The food was good, quite authentic. But, the portion was really small for the price they charge. Is it a fine-dining? Not really. It's expensive for what they serve. The service definitely has room for improvement. read more

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Great food and even greater service! The Dan Dan noodles, and crab fried rice are amazing. Zeeshan, our server, is one of if not the best server I've ever had and deserves a fat raise! Thank you Zeeshan! read more

Isaac is the best !! We enjoyed vegetarian meals, everything is delicious here . The wait was only 10 minutes for a table Great place for Chinese food read more

What a great experience here if you're in the chill Manhattan Beach area. This location is just like all their other locations....clean, modern, tasteful & gorgeous! I really enjoy their minimalist look! I came here at a normal Tuesday around lunch time and was instantly greeted and hit with an alluring aroma of deliciousness! Now I'm hungry! Their Mapo Tofu, Beef Noodle Soup and of course their trademark Xiao Long Baos are always my favorite choices! The table next to me ordered the string beans and it looked and smelled so good..NOM NOM NOM...I had to order one also! The vibe here is very Zen. The locals here looks refreshed and so well put together. California Manhattan Beach living I suppose! Now I know the reason why they chose the minimal look decor here....when the food arrives at your table....the colors just "POP" making you only focus on your colorful feast while your taste buds dance! YUMMY! A hint of Red, splash of Green, dash of White and a whole lotta "WOW"! Total Umami! The food is scrumptious, it's sunny in LA and most importantly, I look good and feel great...especially stopping by here! A pretty rad experience here at DAN Modern Chinese! See you here! read more

Food was delicious and our server Zeeshan was very friendly and attentive. Great date night!

Isaac at Dan Restaurant was great, friendly and attentive, and made everything easy. The chicken fried rice and vegetable dumplings were delicious. Would definitely come back to the restaurant again. read more

Beautiful modern looking space, and service was fine, but.... 1. Very limited menu choices 2. Of the 4 dishes we ordered l: 3 Cup Chicken was half gristle and served without vegetables you would get at a traditional Chinese restaurant Popcorn chicken was breaded and greasy and also no vegetables Meat dish was tough Chicken soup was the only one that was ok, but just only ok No offer of tea ---- and no fortune cookies!! read more

The food is not only good but the service is amazing !! Shout out to Zeeshan for being an incredible server. 10/10 would come back to dans modern chinese just to have him as a server again. Would highly recommend the brown sugar boba tea as well! read more

Food and service was amazing!! Our server, Zeeshan was so kind and funny. He kept the table laughing. I got the new short rib dan mein and i can't wait to go back and order two!! read more

The service from Zeeshan was great and the food is always delicious. Always a great experience here.

Mildred was excellent! She made sure we had everything we needed! Food came out fast and was very good! Family style vibes and very nice lightning covers! Would definitely come back again read more

Love coming here with friends after work, especially the short rib noodles and crispy dumplings. Zeeshan was our server tonight and the night wouldn't be the same without him. Stellar service and great food. What more could you ask for. I would post a pic of the food but it's all gone. Thanks Zeeshan! read more