Just had their spicy pork belly bibimbap. Great presentation and taste albeit I need to remind myself that pork belly is too fatty and I didn't particularly like the way Danji cubed the pork versus sliced. Service good and ambiance great. read more

Danji - Spicy pork belly bibimbap. - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Came here because my friend wanted to come here. I was a bit uncertain of what this place was, as I didn't get a chance to yelp it. They don't take reservations When you enter this establishment, it's a bit hard to figure out how everything works, but find the hostess, and she'll take your name and phone number. Chances are the wait is 30min-1.5hr for 2 people to 5 people respectively. This place just isn't that great for small groups. There is also no place to wait, which is why they take a phone number down. You leave and they'll call you when your spot is about to open up. Our small group eventually got broken off, and so it was just me and my friend left. We were seated in about 30 minutes at the bar. We just came from a wine bar, so no alcohol for us tonight, we also had work to do after. Enough about that though, let's talk about food. The food was 5/5! This is what we got: Tofu - The tofu had a cheese like consistency. The balance of flavour was nice. It wasn't drenched in sauce. We ate this dish and knew the night was going to be good. Bulgogi Sliders - These sliders (2) were decent. The buns were nice and crispy, and the meat was juicy. I'm not sure what it was, but something was just a hint off for me here. Sablefish - omgomgomg, this fish was nice and meaty, poached perfectly. If there is one thing to get, it's this. The sauce was declicious and fish cooked perfectly. It's firm and soft all at the same time. Flavourful and balanced. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. Minus one star for the insane wait time and no waiting space. The food I really enjoyed. I wouldn't come here thinking this place is authentic korean food, rather, a new / modern way of approaching korean food. It worked out well, and the food was good. Prices a bit on the higher side though, just keep that in mind. I would return, and I would recommend it. read more

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It's a small small shop.. Make sure u hv reservation cuz the community tables are crowded and loud... Which is where we sat and I kept touch the other person's elbow. The food is honestly a little over-priced since the location isn't that central and the food is not big portion/ as fancy. We had egg over rice- yum but not as great as expected; spicy wings- nah, if it's fried, the breading is way too soggy; tofu- just ok; slider- just bugalgi in small buns... The drink wasn't that great either. I had spicy guava margarita but I cannot taste any guava.. It's just a sweeten margarita that has guava color lol read more

Danji - Egg over rice - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We had just watched a show and were looking for something to eat. It was around 11 pm. Love Korean food so why not?! We weren't that hungry so we got two dishes. The bulgogi beef sliders ( I was tempted to have the noodle dish with bulgogi but after reading the reviews was glad I didn't,). The sliders were great although o think a dash of lemon would have made them phenomenal! We also had the Korean kfc wings, which were great. The daikon that came with the wings was so good, I could have eaten a whole plate of them! The food came out really quickly which was great because I wanted to go to sleep! The food was a bit expensive but I guess that's what you get for being in Manhattan! read more

Danji - Kfc wings were great! - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Not the most spacious spot but based on what I had for my first visit I'm pretty pleased by their flavoring. The cod roe in particular was light but impactful at the same time. After that as a starter, bimbimbap set menu is surprisingly hard to finish. Best to get reservations! read more

Danji - Spicy Cod Roe & Soft Scrambled Eggs - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Part of me wants to say that you can get this at many locations in KTown in LA, but another part of me understands that everything here is made with perfection and consistency that the dirtier and cheaper locations cannot guarantee. Service was impeccable, décor and atmosphere was elegant, yet cultural, and everything was very clean. Of course, it is also much, much pricier than most casual Korean joints so do keep that in mind. Overall, a great place to try and to enjoy a different ambiance, but not something I would repeat as I already know many other joints I visit frequently and enjoy. read more

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Highly recommend doing the tasting menu..Everything was so delicious and fresh. The staff was wonderful!! Small space but nic read more

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This is one of those times where I can honestly say that I have never truly eaten [insert cuisine type] food before coming here. In this instance, the cuisine type being KOREAN. I've never been one to really love Korean or go out of my way to eat it, but I decided to go with a trusted foodie buddy's recommendation on my 48-hour visit to NYC, and BOY am I glad I did! Also, ff you want to avoid a wait - take a long lunch break (or a vacation day like me!) and come when they open at 12 for lunch. There's no wait, and you get the best gourmet Korean food you've ever tried. Only downside is the more limited options (no dessert, no braised pork or short ribs) * tofu - 5 stars http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/FeSynfcDT4qB2kDixHUQCA?select=Ym86Mol_ZbIgknj936aF3A#Ym86Mol_ZbIgknj936aF3A (w. ginger scallion dressing, soy vinaigrette. $7) I had no idea tofu could be so good! How did they get the texture of the tofu to be so consistently silky in texture yet have that perfectly thin layer of breading (with just enough crisp) on all six sides?? This is a MUST-TRY. * bulgogi beef sliders - 4 stars http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/FeSynfcDT4qB2kDixHUQCA?select=9ALEZ6ovQxhTNyMxZA2h2Q#9ALEZ6ovQxhTNyMxZA2h2Q (spicy pickled cucumber & scallion salsa. $12) Bun - buttery, soft, toasted just enough. Meat - tender, really well flavored and doused in sauce, but not overly so. * spicy pork belly sliders - 4 stars http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=NG0miTWn0WQRZdXdVSwp2A&userid=eIa4QJXp5ZNmuFORnuPvDA (scallions, cucumber julienne & kochujang. $12) Bun - same as above. Meat - a little more chewy than the beef but this is the style for pork. Great flavors as well - just not very spicy. * hangover noodle soup - 3 stars http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/FeSynfcDT4qB2kDixHUQCA?select=wuiEY9hqXaV47sZF_1jd0A#wuiEY9hqXaV47sZF_1jd0A (somen noodle soup w. julienned veg. anchovy and black pepper broth. $10) I was least impressed by this dish, but then again I didn't order it. My friend has a thing for noodles. I thought this dish was fine but really a fairly plain broth with thin noodles. If you're looking for something simple and classic, go for this. But if you really want to be wowed and get what Danji's amazing at, go for one of these other menu items! * farmers market bibim - bop - 5 stars http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=NOMNRHZbo1qFa7FuiRwMfg&userid=eIa4QJXp5ZNmuFORnuPvDA (satur farm vegetables, jidori egg, and bulgogi. $13) Another MUST-TRY!! I've always liked bibimbop, but I didn't know it could be THIS good. Something interesting that they do is give you just the rice & egg in a bowl - all the other ingredients come separately and you get to mix it all together yourself. The main thing that makes this dish SO GOOD is the rice. I don't know what it was about the rice - but it just had this perfect texture!! Each grain was really fat, moist but not too sticky, and absolutely delicious. This is bibimbop in perfection. read more

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Slightly above average Korean food. Soy garlic wings have good flavor but prefer to have the texture more crispy. The pickles didn't complement the chicken well. The shrimp and scallion pancake was fried well. The sauce of the black cod overwhelmed the fish and the daikon was marinated for too long. The beef short rib was very good - very tender in a nice stew. read more

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The $68 pp course was just way too much food. The amount of dense heavy food served left us feeling way too stuffed. I was originally worried about portion size being too small but after the tofu we were about full already which was only the appetizer. Also weirdest thing: usually banchan comes with the meal but Danji charges $10. It was so old you could see it in the color of the kimchi. You could even taste it. We didnt even touch our banchan after nibbling on it. If youre gonna charge $10 for a small portion of banchan it should be fresh lol The frisée with the sashimi: completely overpowered the taste of the fish. All i tasted was gochujang and that was pretty much it. If they used less it wouldve been a great dish. The crispy tofu: Amazing texture and had great crunch. Downside was that it was completely bland. There was just not enough sauce, no kick to it. Seafood pancake: Way too dense. It was hard to palette without the sauce. And there just wasnt enough sauce for how thick the pancake was. Had a great texture but was just too much. Spicy chicken wings: Man there was just way too much spice. It overwhelmed the whole dish and there was a huge portion amount. By this time I could barely eat two wings Bulgogi sliders: crispy bun but there was just way too much protein at this point. Not enough veggies to cut the heaviness of the marinades and meats. They needed more acidity or crunch of something fresh. Meat was great though just again, too much. Cod: Cooked beautifully but tasted really fishy. Surprised by how salty this was. It was actually my least favorite. We didnt even finish the plate despite it being the most expensive. I drank so much water to wash down the saltiness. Apple bourbon sorbet: best thing on the menu. Highly recommend trying their sorbet it was light sweet and palette cleansed the whole meal. Saving grace. Personally wouldnt be back but it was a cool experience. read more

This restaurant is small and if busy will pressure you to leave by constantly interrupting/checking on you. The outside dining is cute w a sliding door that they might as well leave opened. The wings though called spicy aren't at all so don't be afraid lol. read more

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Damn! One of the best Korean restaurants in NY I've been to. Hands down! Bold statement but it left me wanting more. Is it pricier than most Korean prices? Yes. But the farm to table and quality of the food is top notch. It's tapa style so it's meant to be shared. Two dishes per person is just right. Walked in 10 minutes after opening and barely got a seat at the bar. Highly recommend reservations. The spicy pork sliders! Wow. Perfectly moist all throughout and the balance of flavors was spot on. Spicy kick was the perfect spice level. Spicy yellowtail sashimi! Damn. Another perfectly executed dish. Variations of texture going on with the crunchy potato flakes, jalapeño and yellowtail. Overall hitting all flavor notes. Spicy rice cakes were also amazing. Crunchier bite than the average rice cake but still chewy at the same time. Great flavor profile going on here. The shrimp and scallion pancake was great. Fluffier than the average seafood pancake. Moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Just a damn good meal. read more

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Had a great meal here during restaurant week. Easy enough to get a reservation, but the place is small - I wouldn't bring 6 people or anything. My friend and I split a RW pre fixe with the yellowtail sashimi, bulgogi beef sliders, grilled short rib and ice cream. The sashimi was incredible - so buttery and delicious. The sliders were great, too. We also had KFC wings off the menu, which were tasty but a little spicy for me. Short rib was amazing. The only disappointment was the ice cream, which was flavorless and we had to wait a while to eat it because it was frozen so hard (and it was in a little paper cup like you could get at the store). Great experience overall, though! I would say the sashimi and short rib were the best dishes. read more

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Ever since I learned of this 'modern Korean tapas' bar opening in December I've been eager to try it. Hooni Kim is, after all, a Daniel and Masa vet so it can't be that bad, right? And yes, my first visit to the place last night did not disappoint at all and given the location I foresee many a return visit in the future. First a word on the decor. The space is small but they've designed it well. It's modern with the sleek tables and bar stools but homey at the same time with the unique decor. I loved two things in particular: the jars turned into lamps over the bar and the custom-made drawers on each table for the menu cards. The service: Excellent! I give the staff 5 stars. The wait staff were friendly, helpful, and efficient. And the manager actually succeeded to engage me in conversation without getting annoying. He was appropriately funny and charming when talking about the items in the menu and listened to our feedback afterward. Now on to the food.. We ordered the kimchi trio (Originality: 2 stars, Presentation: 3.5 stars, Taste: 3.5 stars) and the Japchae (O: 3.5 stars, P: 3 stars, T: 4 stars) from the traditional menu. And the spicy yellowtail sashimi (O: 5 stars, P:5 stars, T: 4 stars) and the spicy pork belly sliders (O: 4 stars, P: 3.5 stars, T: 5 stars!) from the modern menu. Everything is small but share-able plates. For drinks I had the Asian pear cocktail, something I know I'll be drinking every time I go there. It's refreshing and very much memorable. Bottom line, and I told the manager this, all things Asian I consider my comfort food. I like this place because it manages to retain that homey feeling when I eat Korean food but at the same time it's edgier and more welcoming to the foreign palate. Will I come back? Sure. But will it replace my go-to spots in K-town? Impossible. read more

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Popular pre broadway spot. We came here before seeing sponge Bob and was told there weren't any tables available for 2 for the longest while so we added our name to the waitlist - but then luckily a couple finished early and we got a seat towards the back (but had to be out by 7:30 for their next reservation). That was fine by us. They have these cute small tables with drawers that they keep the menus in. The fried chicken was really good. We also got some pickled veg. I didn't like the poutine fries. The service was great and they refill your water glass right away. Not cheap but a nice experience and environment. read more

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What a find! Came here for an early dinner before a Broadway show. Incredibly small restaurant so make reservations. We ended up getting their set "favorites" menu and was not disappointed. The black cod entree was one of the most decadent things I've ever tasted. Buttery cod!! Their famous wings failed to impress me but it might be due to all the yelpers who over hyped it before I got there. The daikon wrapped pork belly was tasty as well. Great service and atmosphere and such flavorful food. A must and gem in this area. Too bad they didn't have hot tea or dessert on their menu! read more

Danji - Pork belly wrapped in daikon - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Danji's been on my list of places to try for a long time. I finally made it here for brunch, and it wasn't hard to get a reservation at all. We were the first people there, and it was really not crowded at all. Danji is a small cozy spot in Hell's kitchen. There is definitely a lack of Korean food in Hell's kitchen so it is nice to have the option. The brunch menu is separated into 2 sections- dishes to share, and entrees. We ordered fried tofu to share, which was delicious. Banchan is not free by the way, you need to order them. For my main course, I had the sizziling bibim-bap. There are several creative dishes such as Korean breakfast (kim cured bacon, fried egg, kimchi and rice) or huevos pajeon panckae. But I wanted something more traditional so I got the bibimbap, which was delicious by the way. If you want to go to Danji but don't want to spend too much money, come for brunch. read more

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While the Winter Olympics of 2018 were being televised in February and we watched every possible minute I decided to get our family together for a Korean meal. I did research and came across Danji. It has received a Michelin star several years in a row and was in the midtown area. We drove to the city and had an AWESOME meal and experience. It was a comfortable environment. The server was so helpful to us as we ordered. It is a small restaurant, but soooo cozy. Delicious! Great experience. read more

Danji is the perfect place to go if you're dealing with folks who are averse to trying new things and don't like to venture outside of their comfort zone. The restaurant is more tapas style and doesn't aspire for authenticity, but you are still getting very good, high quality, inspired food that will appeal to diners not be accustomed to Korean food, while also appeasing those who are. The bulgogi beef sliders are my absolute favorite item on the menu and I could eat the pickles by the dozen. The wings are flavorful and they are a definite crowd pleaser, but could use a bit more crunch. I've tried their various bibimbap options and the chul-sot bulogi bibimbap, which comes sizzling hot with crispy rice soccarat is delicious. I am also a big fan of the spicy gochujang bolognese noodles with bacon, kimchi and a soft boiled egg. In addition to the food, the ambiance and space get a solid A+ and is nicely complemented by a generally chic clientele. Danji is rather tiny, but it leans more towards "cozy" rather than uncomfortable and stands in vast contrast to the typical Midtown crowds full of tourists and power suits. Two thumbs up. read more

I went with great expectations, but either I was being extra critical because I'm particular about Korean food (I grew up eating Korean food), or the food just didn't live up to what I anticipated. I had heard great things about this place, and especially because I'm a huge fan of chef Hooni Kim, I was ready to be blown away. Here is a breakdown of what I ordered: Tofu with ginger scallion dressing - This seemed to be the most popular appetizer as almost everyone in the restaurant ordered one. I also love tofu, and order age tofu at almost every Asian restaurant I go to, so I expected this tofu dish to be somewhat similar/better than ordinary age tofu. However, it was very okay. $12 for 4 pieces of not that crispy, but not that soggy textured tofu seemed like the tofu was having an identity crisis. Maybe it was because I had a particular vision in mind about what it was going to be like, but I've had cheaper, and better cooked tofu appetizers elsewhere. Bossam - I was so confused because I wasn't sure if the meat was supposed to have that much fat. Really good bossam usually has a great balance of both the tender meat and the chewy fat, but the thin slices of bossam that we got had more fat than the meat portion. Not to mention the portion size for $23 was not worth, I was pretty convinced that maybe they were just having a "bad meat day" the day I went. I'm willing to give this dish another try, because I love bossam, but I still do think it's very expensive for 6 pieces of thin sliced pork. Soy-poached black cod - Sal-ty. If it weren't for that bowl of white rice, I think I would've gulped down 2 more glasses of water. It was so unfortunate because the fish was cooked SO well, but the sauce was just so salty! I understand that you're supposed to have it with the white rice, and the rice is supposed to make the fish less salty, but the taste of the soy was so strong and overpowering that I couldn't appreciate the really soft texture of the fish. It was also $32 for a small to medium sized cod, so I expected it to be much more special. Cocktails - These were actually great, and really well decorated. The bartender was friendly, but when I asked about his thoughts/recommendations on the menu, he always answered "it depends on what you're in the mood for", which I guess makes sense, but that clearly wasn't the answer I was looking for. Overall, I'm not sure that I would recommend this place to anyone looking for high quality Korean food. It's not cheap, so I left the restaurant wondering why everything had to be so expensive. If it was exceptional food, I really wouldn't have minded paying ~$150. I'm actually not quite sure why this place is so popular, but maybe my next visit would be a different experience - if I decide to give it another chance. read more

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Unfortunately we didn't get to eat here, so this review is based on their customer service. My friend and I were meeting for dinner in Hells Kitchen and she recommended Danji. She proceeded to make a reservation on Open Table and we both arrived on time. The hostess showed us to our table - it was a communal table with backless stool seats (90% of the restaurant was empty). My friend nicely explained that she had a back issue and wouldn't be able to sit on a stool. The hostess said that we could sit at one of the (many) empty tables but we would have to be done in 1 hour as they were all reserved. We then explained that we were not walk-in's and that we did made a reservation. The hostess and eventually the manager said that the (legions) of other people who made reservations specified that they wanted the regular tables with normal seats and not the communal table with the backless stools. My friend explained that Open Table didn't offer seating options and how would one know that they need to specify what kind of table they wanted to sit at? The manager insisted that the other tables were spoken for and if we chose to sit at one, they can get us out in 45 minutes, apparently an hour was no longer an option. Clearly the communal table with the stools is some sort of Open Table purgatory whereas the people who phone in their reservations are given preferential treatment by being allowed to sit at a regular table. Suggestion to all future Danji customers: Don't book your reservations through Open Table unless you want to be in restaurant purgatory. An even smarter suggestion: Don't come to this restaurant at all...... read more

Made a reservation for outdoor dining during peak hours in the midst of covid and was seated promptly by very nice and friendly staff. Ordered soy honey chicken wings, soy poached black cod and a soju sangria drink. Quality of dishes were very good but nothing to write home about. read more

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Worse than expected - no better than supermarket bought bibimbap toppings on white rice, nothing luxurious or interesting about it. For 22 bucks I hoped for much more innovation like hard to make banchan and/or mutigrain rice. And what's with the skillet - throw it in a beautiful stone bowl! Egg on top was overdone with a stiff chewy yucky yolk. Even after getting the gochujang they forgot it still tasted dry and overly sweet. Good thing it was restaurant week cuz no way you should pay the full price for this. Dessert was store bought ice cream....I mean there are so many beautiful korean desserts and they choose...ice cream? Is this a corner sushi bar? Ok now the juevos rancheros: so like yeah Mexican goes well worth korean flavors but this was just confusing. A crispy fried green onion pancake literally drowning in what tasted like store bought salsa...and at the bottom of the soggy pancake underneath the hard fried egg you find a nice surprise of what might easily be 10 canned beans and a handful of rock hard...beef cubes? This 20 dollar dish wasn't even worth the presentation. Won't be going back unfortunately. read more

Danji - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

A quick dinner before theater-what a tasty quaint place. The bulgogi sliders and and the fire hot chicken wings were the best. The server was amazing and a hip crowd. Can't wait to come back! read more

Danji - Bulgogi Beef Sliders - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Downhill in recent years. Cod is too salty, flavors uninspiring. Very pricey for what you get nowadays.

3.5 stars - With 2 weeks to go and having over 300 booked restaurants left to tackle, my fiance and I decided to give the only Michelin starred Korean restaurant in the city a visit. We arrived around 8PM on a rainy late spring Friday and managed to snatch the last 2 seats. As soon as we were situated, I look a full look at Danji and was surprised at how tiny this place was - yet somehow every patron was screaming on top of their lung aka chatting with the person directly across from him/her. Honestly, my fiance and I could barely hear each other as we were trying to discuss our menu options. Speaking of menu, our hostess failed to inform us that the menu was already placed in the desk drawer. My fiance and I sat around for a good 10 minutes before we waved down our waiter to learn that the menus were waiting there for us all along. We prob should have asked earlier. Onto the food - our server took her time in explaining the menu (traditional vs modern Korean tapas) and recommended 2-3 plates per person. My fiance and I weren't particularly hungry so we decided on 3 dishes including 1 which was portioned to 2 servings - Bossam, Poached Sablefish, and Kimchi Fried Rice (for 2). The bossam was first to arrive - 6 pieces of juicy, fatty braised pork served with steamed lettuce and pickled kimchi. Aside from the fact that the pork was a bit too saucy/salty, I find the pairing with the steamed lettuce (balanced out the saltiness of the braising sauce) and spicy kimchi (added the needed crunch) to be just perfect. The poached sablefish was next - beautiful, flaky white fish filet - the sauce actually tasted very similar to the Bossam's - perhaps just a tad sweeter but again a bit too salty to my taste - nevertheless, easily my fav dish of the night. Kimchi fried rice - after seeing pictures after pictures of it on yelp - we decided to give it a try even though my fiance isn't the biggest kimchi fan. Served on a sizzling pan, the fried rice was lightly crusted at the bottom which gave it a nice toasted/crunchy texture. The rice was perfectly seasoned and not oily like the usual kimchi fried rice I find in K-town. However for $20 and with endless glowing reviews/recommendations, we expected far more from this dish - it was still just a regular kimchi fried rice to us. After blowing through the 3 dishes, my fiance and I realized we had wayyyy under-ordered. Our stomachs were still growling so we asked our server for a dessert menu. To our surprise, they didn't have one - in fact, no desserts! Whoa, a no dessert restaurant - not even ice cream? Instead of going back to the main dishes, we remembered the tubs of ice cream waiting on us at home and decided to just call it a night.. Service was attentive and warm (water glasses never empty). Food was good but fell short for my expectation especially for a Michelin 1 starred restaurant. (again I'm comparing it to restaurants like Bouley). And although each dish was purposely presented one at a time to give guests ample amount of time to enjoy and share, my fiance and I wished they were served all at once so we could have some taste and texture contrasts. It got pretty boring eating a a whole filet of sablefish /spoon after spoon of fried rice. Price was definitely on the steep side (3 non-filling dishes for $70+ including tax and tip )- Nevertheless,, my fiance and I had a fabulous dinner date even though our bellies didn't quite agree. read more

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Danji is a hidden gem in Hell's Kitchen! Korean food is few and far between in this area, so I was glad to have stumbled upon it while walking around. I went on a Sunday evening for a later dinner. My friend and I were seated right away at one of the high tops. The staff was very friendly and attentive; they were even able to shift the AC vents since our area was freezing at first. We wanted to try a variety of tapas and opted for the "Favorites" for two and the food came out at a very comfortable pace. - Spicy Yellowtail Sashimi: Really tasty! The crispy potato flakes added a nice texture. - Tofu with Ginger Dressing: This was similar to typical tofu dishes I've had at other Korean restaurants. I was a fan of the ginger dressing through. - Bossam: Definitely a highlight! I am not a huge fan of pork, but the Bossam was very tender and not dry! It comes with thinly sliced daikon that's used to wrap around the pork belly. - Spicy KFC Chicken Wings: Spicy and slightly tangy in favor. The batter was on the heavier side, but overall solid wings. - Bulgogi Sliders: Yum! They were a little bit difficult to eat, but everything about them, from the bun to the bulgogi, was very tasty. The sliders have a little bit of spice from the cucumbers. - Soy-Poached Black Cod: The cod was relatively well cooked, but slightly dry. The sauce was quite good. - Ice Cream: Can't go wrong with ice cream! We had the black sesame and it had a milder flavor. Overall, the tasting menu was super filling. I wasn't able to finish everything and took the cod to go (it still held up well the following afternoon!). read more

This was our first time at Danji and loved it. The service was fantastic, very attentive and well paced. We did the tasting menu, and loved it all. The pork belly was melt in your mouth, and as someone who doesn't normally enjoy tofu this changed my mind. Would definitely go back! read more

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1 star for no social distancing, over priced mediocre food, and unfriendly waiter. The place is tiny. There were some seatings around the bar and two tall tables that seats 8 each. Outside seating is separated. We were seated shoulder to shoulder and facing diagonally to strangers seating on the same table. I was not very comfortable and should have left. The dishes are small for the price. The short rib were good but not exceptional. The black cod was tasteless. Bibibap was served on a cast iron pan and rice was not crispy at all. We had reservations and was not seated for another 15 min. Waiter was not friendly and never came back to refill water. We should have gone to a real Korean restaurant. read more

Came here for dinner before a show. I was SO PLEASANTLY surprised by this restaurant, which due to its proximity to arguably the worst part of Manhattan, I assumed would be another mediocre pre-theater meal. That is NOT the case with Danji. Vibe- cute, low key, clean. It's small inside but that added to the appeal. Usually restaurants in this neighborhood are massive and factory-like. This place feels neighborhoody. We sat at the tall communal tables, but there are low private tables for small groups. Service- wonderful! Accommodated us excellently, as we were running late and needed to eat relatively quickly to make the show. Water was always filled, and they brought the check early without prompting knowing we had to leave ASAP. Food- MAJOR YUM. I love Korean, and this was special. We started with: the spicy yellow tail - those crispy potato flakes are awesome! REALLY loved this. bulgogi sliders - really yummy but they kinda fell apart. Interested if the pork ones do the same. Scallion pancake- very good! Less dense and less greasy than others I've had, more like big chunks of veggies and shrimp that were tempura fried Japchae - this was my least favorite app (it was still good), but not as flavorful as others I've had. I also didn't realize there was bulgogi on the bottom - would have been fine with it. Banchan and kimchi samplers - don't sleep on these! The dried squid was SO good, as were the daikon. Our main was the short rib. HOLY moly. It was cooked perfectly, and was even less fatty (read- more delicious, tender meat) than most short ribs I've had. They give you a knife but you in no way need one. The creamy sauce on the side of potatoes was so good- I wish there had been more of it! The group next to us had the cod, which looked lighter (the rib is decadent) and also very good. All in all, the best pre-theater meal I've had. I would go back to this area just for this restaurant. read more

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Quaint, Cozy, Creative "Upscale" Korean Restaurant in Midtown West/Hell's Kitchen! Great for Date Night (fun for SMALL groups and double dates). I have been to Danji twice, once for Valentine's Day and once for a recent double date with friends, and both times have been delicious, fun evenings! We started with drinks at the bar because we were early for our reservation. The bar is small (about 6-8 seats), the bartender was friendly and made wonderful drinks. The cocktails were refreshing but they also have wine and sake. We were sat on time for our reservation. It's pretty straightforward Korean food, but with a creative/fresh twist. They have a lot of pork options and a separate vegetarian menu available. My go to item is the Spicy Rice Cakes (vegetarian and non-veg)! read more

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Delicious food, great service, adorable ambiance. Will be coming here often! The short ribs are delicious btw.

Food wise I would have only given three stars - overall flavors were OK but they over spice everything - the extra star is for the ambience and service - both of which were great. I had the tasting menu Spicy yellowtail sashimi w. crispy potato flakes - this was probably my favorite - the texture of the fried daikon flakes went really well with the raw fish. tofu w. ginger scallion dressing - this was recommend by the waitress (when I was first looking at a la carte). Relative to expectations this was rather disappointing. It wasn't bad, but nothing really stood out other than the scallions which were very finely cut. The texture of the fried skin on the tofu was great but the sauce was way too salty, and tofu pieces relatively large so the middle parts had very little flavor. I also think they didn't spend enough time frying the tofu because the center was actually cold. Spicy k.f.c. korean fire chicken wings - flavor was fine but it was incredibly salty (wouldn't order if I was ordering a la carte) Bulgogi - could tell all the ingredients were super fresh, but it didn't taste any different from any other beef bulgogi you'd get at ktown (it was also too sweet for my taste) soy poached black cod w. spicy daikon, trio of kimchi, white rice - honestly the rice and kimchi trio tasted better than the cod. The cod was super tender but way too salty I ended up not eating most of it. The waitress was really sweet and offered to make me another one (hence the star for service) Ice cream - toasted rice(?) flavored. This was really good! They also refilled my wine without charge for apologies because of the cod, which was really kind of them. Overall, I think it's a decent place for a quick bite that's satisfactory, but it's not a place for a special meal by any means read more

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4.5 / 5 for lunch !!! A tad on the expensive side for your average lunch, but quality is definitely here. Tofu and pork belly were delightful. Poke bowl was good, although not sure it is 100% korean but more of a "fusion korean inspired" poke (not that I care ! it was nice). Usually you can get a seat or two at the (small) bar but reservations are recommended. Some good options during restaurant week too. read more

Danji was the first restaurant that I ate at when I landed in New York. I was surprised at how tiny the interior was when I walked in. Not even five minutes after I was seated at the bar, there was a line going out the door (around 12:30 pm). If you are interested in eating here, I would recommend getting here right around when Danji opens at noon. I ordered the Poke Bibimbap somewhat reluctantly since it was a whopping $18. I would expect bibimbap to be a relatively less expensive dish, but I will say that the chunks of poke were surprisingly pretty large. This "bibimbap" was more salad than rice bowl, but it did leave me feeling refreshed rather than bogged down due to the usual amount of rice in the dish. While the bibimbap turned out to be not bad, I couldn't justify the price. To me, it just seemed like Danji was marking up the price of common Asian dishes just to seem elite and exclusive. read more

Danji - Poke bibimbap ($18!!!) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Came here with two other people and ordered 4 dishes total (1 small, 2 medium, 1 large) which was the perfect amount of food. We ordered the tofu w ginger scallion dressing, mushroom japchae noodles, spicy korean chicken wings, and kimchi fried rice. The food was solid -- the tofu was probably the best dish out of the 4. The japchae was definitely too salty and the bulgolgi in it was a bit dry. If you're looking for a nicer meal, and in the mood for Korean-fusion, this is a pretty decent choice. It is definitely overpriced, though, so I wouldn't frequent it. While there are certainly better options for traditional Korean food, the twist on some of the dishes makes this spot worth a visit. Overall a good dining experience in a convenient location. read more

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Nice little place located in Hell's Kitchen. Authentic and modern Korean cuisine. Tapas style. Intimate atmosphere good for smaller parties. Bar seating and a few small tables for additional seating. Reservations allowed. All of the food was absolutely delicious. We had the Krispy Fried and Honey Sesame wings which were both bursting with flavor and large compared to wings at some other places. Husband liked the yellowfin sashimi. We also enjoyed the Korean pancake though it was a little greasy for my taste. The Sangria good but not phenomenal. My absolute favorite was the Spicy Ginger Margarita. We actually ordered 2 because it was so delicious! We also tried to go back the next day too but the wait was too long so reservations are recommended. I would love to come back here next trip to NYC! read more

Had dinner last night at Danji with two friends visiting from PA and we had a wonderful experience! From the moment I walked into the restaurant until our departure, we were well taken care of. It's a small plate type of restaurant so we ordered a bunch of different things and shared with each other. I only eat fish (pescatarian is what folks call it I guess) so I didn't indulge in all of the plates we ordered. I'll start with our drinks: I ordered a glass of white wine from South Africa (Chenin Blanc, Backsberg, 2017) and it was very tasty! Mild flavored and not bitter Loved it! My friends had the Rosé and Shiso Lemonade. My friend that had the lemonade didn't enjoy it as much as she'd hope to because it wasn't sweetened enough. I didn't try it so I couldn't tell you more, but was presented very prettily! Now for the dishes we ordered: (1) fried calamari with spicy mayo & a wasabi sauce (2) spicy rice cake, berkshire sausage and noodles (3) shrimp & scallion pancake w. chili pepper and (4) bacon wet kimchi fried rice with soft scrambled egg + bossam gravy (which came out sizzling hot on the platter!!!). Everything came out pipin' hot, fresh, and beautifully presented!!! I was a HUGE fan of the fried calamari and the shrimp + scallion pancake. The sauces that came with the fried calamari were a hit. I usually stay clear of wasabi, but this one wasn't a death sentence--it was light on the fiery kick. The calamari was lightly battered and perfect! The shrimp + scallion pancake which is one large pancake cut up into 4 pieces was crispy, oily, but delicious. It wouldn't be as good had there been any less grease in it. It is a deep-fried dish so if anyone complains about the amount of oil in it, they should've gotten the salad and called it a day! Our waiter even took a photo of my friends at the end of our night, per our request, which was kind seeing as how we'd been there over 3 hours at that point dining at the bar; all up in his personal space. Ha! I'd highly recommend Danji to anyone looking to try a fancy twist to Korean food or just looking for a pleasant, romantic dining experience. read more

I found the food pretty good. went here after work with some friends and the Korean inspired tapas is phenomenal. it's a fun, cosy spot, good for hanging out with friends and fam. we ordered way too much food but everything was flavourful and service was quick. the wings were very fun, even if they're messy to eat. for dessert we had the rice and black sesame ice cream, the perfect finish to our meal. looking forward to going back and trying more of menu! read more

This tucked away and quaint spot is a wonderful gift of Korean food in the neighborhood. The cod was heavenly, the tofu was cooked to perfection, the spicy rice cake was amazing, and the wings were spicy sauced and still perfectly crisp. I would highly recommend this as your new neighborhood favorite ! read more