My friends and I stopped by Danji Korean Cuisine for dinner and I was honestly blown away by the quality of the food here. As visitors from the Bay Area where there are a bunch of Korean restaurants, I can confidently say the food here is far better than your average Bay Area Korean restaurant. Between the four of us, we ordered a 12 half-and-half piece wing set, a seafood pancake, a tofu soup, and a beef bibimbap. Although food takes a long time to come out of the kitchen, the food is worth the wait! The seafood pancake was some of the best seafood pancake that I've had. The pancake had generous amounts of seafood in it and the crispiness could not be beat. Although the bibimbap comes in a large stone pot and is sizzling hot coming out of the kitchen, you unfortunately aren't able to extract any burnt rice from the bottom. Perhaps a little bit more oil is needed to achieve this? Despite this, it's still a really nicely constructed bibimbap bowl with a solid variety of vegetables. The chicken wings are crispy on the exterior and juicy on the interior. The wings are on the larger size, so once you get past the thin layer of crispy skin on the outside, I recommend dipping the wing back into the leftover sauce on the plate for more flavor. Last but not least, the tofu soup had a deep kimchi flavor, and was very mild in terms of spiciness. I thought the rice cakes included in the bowl were cooked perfectly and had a nice bounce to them. Overall, if you're looking for Korean food in this part of town, I don't think Danji Korean Cuisine can be beat. read more

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Danji is a great Korean option on the east side but the prices definitely suggest east side. If you're willing to drive a little further away, you can get equally good or better Korean for less. I ordered the stone pot bibimbap. The display was beautiful but the rice didn't crisp up against the stone pot the way I expected, and that may have been because of how it was plated. I also ordered the six piece mixed fried chicken - the chicken was super hot, freshly fried and flavorful. I can definitely see why they advertise the chicken on the door. It's not my favorite Korean place but I'll definitely come back here if in the area. read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - Bulgogi Bibimbap / 불고기 비빔밥 - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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The food tasted fresh, authentic and well prepared. Staff was notably friendly. The ambiance wasn't memorable but that's ok. Felt it was a little expensive but I was full in the end and they refilled my sides twice. I would come back again and try the Korean fried chicken! read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - Porkbelly Bibimbap / 삼겹 비빔밥 - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Stopped by on a whim since Daeho felt too far and this was the best seafood pancake I've had at any Korean restaurant! Crispy but not oily. The bibimbap was okay. And the galbijim was super tasty as well. Banchan was some of the yummiest I've had in a while too. read more

Danji is one of my go to spots for Korean food on the Greater Eastside. The interior is very welcoming and the Korean tv shows on is a nice touch. On the menu there is a wide variety of options like soup, Udon, Korean bbq, Korean Fried Chicken, Bibimbap, and more. Everything I have ordered from here has been delicious. On my last vist, my mom and I ordered the Yuk-Gae-Jang and Pork Belly. The broth of the Yuk-Gae-Jang had a hearty flavor and some spice to it. It was very warming on such a cold day. The Pork Belly came out sizzling. I really liked that the pieces were cut really small and that it wasnt overly fatty. The banchan provided was a pretty traditional spread and all of it was tasty. I especially enjoyed the potatoes and fish cakes. Our server were pretty attentive for it being an Asian restaurant. Wasn't overly friendly, but was on top of all of our needs. read more

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4/5 overall Hameul pajeon - 5/5!!! Seafood pancake was sooooo good. Crispy and good amount of vegetables and seafood. One of the best I've had. RECOMMEND. Pork belly was a bit dry so don't recommend. Beef tofu soup was good, but not enough broth. Banchan was great, especially the kimchi! read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - Haemul Pajeon - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Omg this place is a little gem in the Issaquah highlands. The food is delicious. Two of us split the beef bulgogi which was a very generous portion and two miso soups. The banchan were solid and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Served the classic barley tea. Will definitely be back here!! I really want to try their chicken wings next and bi bim bop. read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - Kalbi H2. Beef Bulgogi / 소불고기 - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Wanted to eat Korean food for dinner last night. Needed to satisfy my cravings for bibimbap and bbq'd marinated beef short ribs. Decided to stay in the area and not drive to Bellevue or Redmond, so we went to Danji Korean restaurant. Absolutely good decision. Ordered a seafood bibimbap and the bbq marinated beef short ribs. Dinner was delicious. All of the Banchan dishes were tasty except the mung bean dish, needed some more seasoning. It was rather bland. Service was good and servers were attentive and checked in several times. The marinated beef short ribs were delicious! Will definitely revisit soon! read more

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After a hike, we were hungry so we decided to check this place out. After seeing all the positive reviews, I was excited. The place is busy even on a weekday. There was already a few groups eating when we got there and a few more came after. Parking was limited to street parking or the lot across the street. Our server was ok. She brought out food and water and that was it, didn't come back until we wave her down for the check. Food: Seafood pancake 4/5 --- it was good, crispy and flavorful. Just a little too much batter for my taste. Squid and pork belly bulgogi 4/5 --i don't think they used pork belly, it was a different part of the pork. Either way, the dish was flavorful. The dish supposed to feed 2 people but it can definitely feed closer to 4 people. I wished they gave us more rice though. If they think a small bowl of rice was enough to finish that dish I seriously don't know what they were thinking Banchans was good but also in very small portions The food overall seems normal but I kept eating them so it's definitely good. This place is a little out of the way for me so if I'm in the area, I would come back but it's not a go to place for me read more

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Danji Korean Cuisine is such a cozy, satisfying spot with warm vibes, friendly staff, and dishes that feel like pure comfort. The flavors are bold without being heavy, the banchan is ok, and everything comes out hot and delicious. read more

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The only korean restaurant in Issaquah. The place is nice; we sat outside since we had our pup with us. Good amount of offering in the menu. The service was good and the servers are nice. There were only 5 thing of banchan; all of them are good except one. Bumped that kimchi wasnt part of the banchan and we have to order it seperate; but the kimchi tasted good. What we got: Fish row soon tofu 3.5/5 It was alright; we got the spicy one but should have ask for extra spicy. Yuk-Gae-Jang 4/5 It was really flavourfull and really good. Portion was good as well. Haemul-pajeon (seafood pancake) 5/5 It was super delicious! And super crispy despite how thick it was. And the dipping sauce was very flavourfull. This was our favorite; and this dish alone will make us come back again. Overall its a pretty good reataurant and i would recommend it to try atleast once. read more

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Whenever I am craving Korean food, this is my go-to spot in the neighborhood! The restaurant itself isn't too big, so it can get pretty busy during those peak hours... that being said, it's worth the wait imo! My faovirte dish here is the galbijjim! I tried the spicy version with cheese and absolutely loved it! The meat is super tender and there was plenty of it on the bone! I also tried their Korean fried chicken, which is very similar to something I would get in Korea! The soy sauce and yangyeom flavors are my favorites! The staff are always hardworking and kind, making the experience even better. If I HAD to point out one thing, the rice portion is slightly small and the banchan selections are not as diverse. Overall, I highly recommend this place for satisfying Korean food! read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - K5. Spicy Galbi Jjim w/ cheese - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Everything you could ask for from a Korean restaurant. Banchan was fresh and the flavor profile of the food was authentic. The depth of flavor of the galbi tang and the perfect balance of heat with a touch of sweetness of the spicy chicken bulgogi were my highlights. My husband really enjoyed the haemul pajeon. Cozy, casual suburban restaurant with great service. read more

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Danji is one of the best Korean food I've ever had, Very tasty and the workers are so kind. Thank you for your service! read more

Decent food but would rather either drive down to Federal Way or up north to Lynnwood for more authentic and affordable Korean food.

Korean restaurant in Issaquah Highlands. Mid-sized space. Doing decent business for weekend lunch, but we didn't need to wait for a table. The menu has the usual Korean items you expect from a Korean restaurant in the US. Good variety of banchan served. I got the beef rib soup. It was a decent sized bowl. It's not the sliced short ribs but actually segments of beef ribs in the soup. Tasted like a bone broth soup. Clean tasting and mostly it's the meaty bone broth flavor. The beef is not fall off the bone tender, but not difficult to bite off either. Comes with a bowl of rice as usual. Price was $25-ish which considering the amount of beef was reasonable. Didn't wait too long for the food. read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - beef rib soup - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

We came here after shopping at North Bend premium outlet! Delicious, authentic Korean food, service is amazing and they have a neat ambience. We ordered seafood soybean and soft tofu soup with beef, we enjoyed it and we are going back to try more of the food in the menu. Love the banchan too! read more

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I think this has to be one of the best seafood pancakes I've had in WA. There's a good amount of seafood and everything is fried crispy. I also enjoyed the stone pot bibimbap and yukgaejang. My only wish was they would come by and ask to refill the banchan without us having to ask for it. I've been here multiple times and will go back again next time I'm in the area. read more

This place is popular as it is near the Costco corporate office and gets packed for dinner. We got here a bit past 5pm just before the crowds came in. The place was not very big but the booth are large and comfortable. There is a tv playing Korean shows and you can hear the conversations at the next table. The food was ok. We ordered the seafood pancake and it was decently loaded with seafood but nothing special. We ordered the pork belly bibimbop and it was not seasoned well. The was not much pork and not very tender. We also ordered the flounder. A bit fishy smelling, but a decent amount of meat. The servers were very busy and we had to chase them down to get warren or refills on the side dishes. Overall ok if you are in a pinch but definitely lots of better places in Bellevue not too far away. read more

I have three words: Korean. Fried. Chicken. You can't come here without ordering this! Two of us arrived on a Saturday at noon and the lunch crowd was already in full swing. We were greeted promptly and seated at one of their last remaining booths. Their menu has a vast selection between various appetizers, bibimbap, tofu soups, BBQ plates and a number of specials. Every table receives the banchan side dishes; ours included broccoli, fish cake, kimchi, salad and a mung bean jelly flavored with sesame oil. + HALF-HALF CHICKEN ($18.50): Ordering this with the Fried & Yangnyeom is the perfect combination! The traditional Fried chicken was super light and crispy on the outside, and so juicy inside. You could literally hear the crunch while biting into each piece. I loved the Yangnyeom wings which were covered in an addicting sweet and spicy glaze. The sauce had just the right amount of spice that slowly creeps up on you in the best way. The wings included both drumettes and flats, all of which were meaty and of great size. We only ordered six wings, but an extra one came on our plate. Lucky us! + BULGOGI STONE POT BIBIMBAP ($18.50): Marinated beef bulgogi, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, zucchini, beansprouts, spinach, radish and a fried egg surrounded a mound of rice, all of it sizzling in the stone pot. I loved this hearty and wholesome dish after mixing all the ingredients together. The beef was tender and slightly sweet from the marinade. This bibimbap came served with a small cup of miso soup. + SOFT TOFU SOUP ($15.50): We selected the kimchi version, but they also offer it in other variations such as beef, pork, seafood, veggie and more. The waiter informed us that a spice level of 1 star equates to no spice, so we ordered it at 2 stars and the mild heat was just right. The soup was comforting and included a substantial amount of soft tofu, egg and strips of kimchi. It came with a cup of purple rice on the side. All these dishes collectively made for a well-rounded meal, and I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. By the end of our lunch, the two of us just had a small serving of rice and one wing left over to take home. I was also impressed by the service as it appeared just two waiters took care of all the tables. They seated customers, took the orders, served the food, and bussed tables, while still managing to check on us a couple times to see if we needed anything. Not to mention, they were all smiles as well and so kind. I highly recommend Danji as one of the top Korean restaurants on the Eastside! read more

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Restaurant was good. The complimentary food was so good. We tried tempura shrimp, creamy basil bulgogi, chicken bibimbap. Only thing is service could be better read more

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I'm usually pretty cautious when seeing a high rating for an Asian joint in the burbs but we were all craving Korean food so we just went for it. OMG, this place is really amazing. Truly authentic and delicious. We had a group of 14 and everyone LOVED their dishes especially the pancake (jeon), the hot stone bi bim bap, and the soups. The only drawback was that the side dishes were just ok. The service was also awesome. Our server was energetic and hilarious. The place was one of the best places that we ate at in our Pacific NW trip! read more

Probably the best Korea food in the area, certainly the best in the Issaquah Highlands. Very authentic and where I'd go to for Korean comfort food if I was in the area. We got osme smaller dishes like the chicken wings and the japchae but also threw in the galbi jjim. Cheaper and less cumbersome than the one from Daeho, solid alternative. I came here after a yoga class so tried to be healthy but would love to come back to enjoy their foods alongside some beer. read more

Wow, what a Friday night crowd! Very busy but service was quick. We ordered kimchi jigae, spicy pork, and corn cheese. The flavor of the Spicy pork was very good but a bit too salty. Corn cheese was uniquely delicious for it had a brown butter taste to it but wasn't very cheesy/creamy and a bit too salty. The kimchi soup was a bit disappointing. The soup and kimchi tasted like it had been reheated over a few days. Side dishes were delicious but a bit too salty. Overall.. flavor is GREAT just too salty. Will be back to try other dishes. A bit pricy.. but it may be due to the location. read more

Solid Korean spot with a lot of options to choose from. Service sucks, food is good but that's to be expected for Korean restaurants. Here is my breakdown: Kimchi fried rice - Eh, I'm biased since I don't think you should order kimchi fried rice from restaurants but this one was just okay. Not much kimchi flavor, it is very buttery (in a good way), but not anything worth ordering in my opinion. Budae jjigae - Solid option, good balance between what was in it. Do wish there was more soup but this was definitely a highlight of the meal Ssamgyupsal - very crispy, more so than you would expect. I was caught off guard but still enjoyed it, I kind of liked this twist. Soondubu - I have had better but this one was solid and I still cleared it. I would say it is average, at least compared to some other ones I've had. Worth ordering still Service is poor, we had to flag someone down to refill our banchan and tea, didn't get it until we were basically finished read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - Our spread - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Great lunch or casual dinner spot. Went for lunch on a Tuesday. The restaurant is located in the Issaquah Plateau (highlands) surrounded by an upscale shopping center. Parking was easy and not crowded. We were seated right away. Mostly booth seating with a few stand alone tables. Very open and bright atmosphere with Korean K-pop music playing. The plastic covered menu is what you would typically expect. I selected the Bulgogi Bibimbap,served in a sizzling pot, which came hot and actually sizzling. Was served small Korean style garnishes and salad and also a small cup of soup. All served promptly and tasted fresh. The generous portion of the bibimbap was awesome and filling. Also ordered their seafood pancake which is a fried veggie pancake with squid and a soy dipping sauce, which was also delicious. If you're in the Issaquah area and in the mood for fast quality Korean food in a casual environment then this is the place for you. read more

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A Korean restaurant on the "Plateau." Appears to be quite popular locally with practically every table taken for a Friday lunch hour. However, we were not impressed. Wife and I shared LA Gal-Bi and Kimchi Fried Rice with chicken. LA Gal-Bi, for its price were not meaty nor tasty given its price. The fried rice, similarly, lacked flavor. Both items were, simply, adequate. Service, as typical in many Asian restaurants, was brusque. Perhaps they were understaffed. Also, there were some Hispanic gentleman popping in and out of the side kitchen area, who maybe butchers (?). But, seeing guys pop in and out with knives in their hand was odd. For the price and the distance from our home, we will not return. read more

We stopped by here as I saw in a previous review that they allow dogs on their outdoor seating. We arrived here on a pretty sunny day and I asked my boyfriend to take our dogs to be seated as there were tables and chairs outside with umbrellas. It took a few minutes to get noticed by the waiter who said it was okay to dine out with our dogs and said he would bring us menus and he set up the umbrella for us to block the sun out of faces. He provided professional but felt very curt with his responses like when we asked for tea and water but he only brought me tea while my boyfriend got water. We placed our order and got the don katsu and Bone Hae Jang Guk. I did see that they give banchan with your order which I thought was lame as I come from Federal Way and they usually give you rice and banchan while you wait for your entrees. Additionally, as he was trying to carry my soup, he spilled quite a bit and just wiped it off with his hands which I found very unprofessional. He came by only one other time to check in on us so we only got to get one banchan refill and hot tea refill and the last time was to give us the bill. The food was alright. Again, I come from Federal Way where you can find Korean street snacks, traditional comfort foods, and cafes. There was a decent amount of meat and vegetables given but the seasoning was lacking. Portions may seem big to some but this is pretty average portions for most Korean places, but they are really pricy. It was also interesting that they advertise bone hae jang guk as mild but have a chili pepper to indicate it's spicy? My boyfriend really loved his katsu and gave it a 7.5/10. The banchan was decent, we really liked the fish cakes, braised potatoes and cucumber kimchi. I can't really speak for the inside as we dined outside, but they were playing K-pop and the interior looked more modern and intimate than a traditional Korean restaurant. It definitely can cater to small to large parties. Might come back to try other dishes but there are better Korean spots to go to. read more

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Danji Korean cuisine is the only Korean spot in the Issaquah Highline area. The inside felt like a cozy Korean decorated restaurant. Plenty of parking near by and even a garage. The food came out quickly, however serve was a bit slow as there were two server at the time working the inside and outdoor dining. The tofu soup felt a little off as the flavors were different than more traditional tofu soup. It might as needed more anchovy flavoring and gochugaru. The spicy fried squid was delicious with a fair amount of squid. This dish could easily be shared with two people and some rice. A nice traditional Korean dish and flavoring. read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - Spicy Stir-Fried Squid - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Service was friendly, first time in. Young man recommended the most popular fried chicken. I went it for the kimchi fried rice. The restaurant has booth seating and nice patio seating. 3 stars for flavor. I'm from LA used to t more flavor. The rice did not have kimchi flavor more like spicy fried rice. The wings were crispy. Nothing special. I love korean food but this is not authentic for me. But high reviews. Keep it up they have that down. read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - Take out kimchi rice - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

We tried Danji Korean Cuisine for dinner recently on the recommendation of friends who love their food. We loved their food too and their service. We got 1/2 and 1/2 Chicken (1/2 fried chicken, 1/2 yangnyeom), Chicken Bulgogi, Veggie Pajeon (Vegetable pancakes), and Spanish Mackerel. The fried chicken is amazing, some of the best I have had. Chicken Bulgogi was great too, we liked the Veggie Pajeon and the Spanish Mackerel. We will be back for the fired chicken and to try their bibimbap. read more

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10/10 would recommend going here with friends and family, or yourself! i always get their grilled spicy mackerel. it's so soft and full of flavor :) everything tastes very fresh and authentic. it's a very busy but spacious place for groups. they always greet us with a smile and seated right away. read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Soo yummy!! I wish this spot wasn't so far away because it's probably one of the best Korean restaurants I've been to in the Seattle area. We came on a Saturday around 7 and had to wait 20-30 minutes for a table since it was so busy. It was quite spacious inside with a good number of tables. We got the spicy galbijjim and half/half korean fried chicken with yangneom and soy garlic flavors. The galbijjim was so tasty, with the perfect savory spicy sauce to coat the beef, carrots, and onions. It also had some tteokbokki and glass noodles inside too. The bones themselves were quite large so a little less meat than daeho, but the taste was fantastic. We also loved the fried chicken -- so massive with a crispy outside and juicy inside. Both sauces were also delicious. Their banchan was also done so well -- sign of a good Korean restaurant. This was the perfect amount, maybe slightly too much food for the 4 of us. Service was friendly and the decor inside is also fun! Definitely try this spot out :) read more

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Every dish literally hit the spot and some were the best I've ever had. Their galbijjim is my fav and they give you a lot of meat, seasoning was balanced (not too sweet)! Other things I've got was the half fried chicken & yanyeom, haemul pajeon, ojingeo bokkum, and yukgaejang. Pancake had lots of seafood and both that and the fried chicken were crispy, banchan was good, everything perfectly flavorful. Yukaejang had tender brisket and not dry! All meats were juicy and tender! Staff is nice and fast. 10/10 will be coming back read more

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Nice restaurant, good food , good service. No parking, sitting is little cramped. Food portions are average read more

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Food did not disappoint, very good flavor for all items that we ordered. Galbijjim was my favorite, although their Korean wings also had really good flavor. Will skip the soft tofu stew next time - it was decent but nothing special where I'd have to order it again. Service was attentive, and the restaurant was clean, almost too clean - had the smell of cleaning chemicals when we walked in, which could be a good thing these days, but could also be off-putting as you're trying to eat. Definitely worth a shot if you're in the area! read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - Korean wings, banchan, spicy tofu stew - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Danji is hands down, the BEST Korean food on the Eastside. This is the only Korean restaurant my friends and I go to now and we've been here at least five times. I've brought my family and they're also Danji addicts now too, even coming here twice in one week! At this point, I've probably tried half the menu. Wait times can be long depending on the day and time, but we've always been able to get a table. Our favorite dishes are the KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN (Spicy Yangneom style), the SEAFOOD PANCAKE (HAMEOL PAJEON), the GALBI JJIM, and the GALBI SOUP. As someone who doesn't normally like deep fried foods, the FRIED a CHICKEN is definitely an exception. It's super crispy and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and hot- it is literal perfection. The SEAFOOD PANCAKE is light and fluffy, almost like a tempura batter. The GALBI JJIM is sweet, savory, and hearty. The meat is extremely tender and literally falls off the bone. Lastly, the GALBI SOUP is super flavorful and had great bone broth flavor. It was nice and mild with well marinated beef on the bone and sweet potato noodles on the bottom. Perfect for a cold winter day. The unlimited banchan has varied each time we've been, but on rotation, they have kimchi, cucumber kimchi, fish cake, bean sprouts, broccoli with ketchup, salad, potato salad, soy honey potatoes, kimchi radish, and some sort of root vegetable. Service is great. If Sam is working, you know you're definitely in good hands, but all the workers are great and attentive. Hot tea is complimentary as well. The atmosphere is trendy and clean. They have a heated and covered outdoor waiting area as their entry way is very cramped. Overall: 5/5 for food, 5/5 for are service, 5/5 for atmosphere read more

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If you are craving Korean food and don't want to go too far Danji is the place to go located in Issaquah! Friendly staff, affordable prices, lots of seating available and top tier music taste to seal off the good vibes. For appetizers we had corn cheese and mul-mandu, the corn cheese had excellent cheese pull and the dumplings were soft and chewy filled with flavor. My main was the Rose Udon which had the perfect and creamy spicy kick of the sauce with the perfectly cooked udon noodles. read more

Danji Korean Cuisine - D1. Rose Udon, D2. Cream Udon, A14. Corn Cheese, A4. Mul-Mandu - Korean Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

This place is great, the staff are very friendly and attentive and the food is very solid. We had the galbi soup and a pork belly stone pot bibimbap. The banchans were great and we were offered to refill a few times, rare to say that I like all of the banchans as usually there are one or two that I don't like. The place itself is nothing fancy, but they're playing kpop and there's IU's soju cut-out standing on the side so this gets a thumbs up from me. read more

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Ok food, not-so-great service. I tried a few dishes at dinner and only one was average; the rest were just okay. Service felt mixed overall, with an unwelcoming attitude that took away from the experience. The costly chicken wings were not worth at all, wonder why they are so costly. read more