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    Dawa Kitchen

    4.6 (695 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Asian Fusion
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
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    Tina N.

    The service is okay, but it took a while for the food to come out. The portion was huge, but the meat was kind of dry.

    Bonchon
    Thomas K.

    Asian Fusion Korean food! A hide Gem with good size portions. The Pork cutlet with curry was massive, it didn't disappoint! Good flavor and huge portions. The bonchon was good and the bibimbop was great too, wish an egg was included instead of a separate item.

    JAP-CHAE and DAWA CHICKEN 닭강정
    Jeanivic A.

    Visited on a Saturday evening and we were able to get seated right away for a party of 5. It was quite late too so we probably got lucky. Clean, cozy size restaurant. Staff were friendly and had a good amount of attentiveness. Everything we ordered was so good! I'm happy to find this Korean spot. Anything you order off the menu will be good. Portions are shareable but of course you can still enjoy them on your own. I will definitely come back!

    Sarah L.

    HUGE katsu, came out quick and extremely hot! Big enough for 2-3 people to share, it could use more curry to help balance out the rice to meat ratio. Very crispy and thin, not too oily! We came when it first opened so there was no wait, parking was easy too. The side dishes were yummy and helped cut the grease! The pork katsu curry came out to be about $30 with tax and tip. Great for larger parties so you can order multiple dishes to share. Definitely recommend if you're looking for some good katsu!

    DDUK BOK KI 떡볶이
    Jared K.

    Man was I surprised by this one! Dawa Kitchen is a delicious spot nestled in the corner of the plaza. FOOD: The Katsu Curry is easily the best deal on the menu for sharing. For $25 you get a huge chicken katsu with curry pairing. The katsu was crispy, hot, and fresh when it came out. Very tasty! The curry itself is good, but doesn't have the same punch of flavor as other curry katsu places. Still good though! This dish could definitely feed 2 people. We also opted for the Ddeokbokki. This dish had great flavor and the rice cakes were cooked perfectly! Just as a heads up, if you are used to Ddeokbokki having extra's like fish cake and cheese, this does not come with it unless added. Overall, for value and flavor this is great! PARKING: Parking is tight in the complex and I would recommend getting there early just in case there's none available. WAIT/AMBIANCE: This place was packed when we arrived with a clear waitlist of 5+ parties. Try to get on the Yelp waitlist ahead of time to make sure you get seated in a timely manner. You can also look to make a reservation as that was also faster for me! Overall ambiance is good, and the restaurant was playing some Justin Bieber! DRINKS: For a casual dining place we opted to get soju and a beer as it was $10 per bottle. Also not too bad of a deal to pair with your meal! Overall would recommend this place! Delicious and great value!

    spicy chicken katsu curry
    Elihu P.

    TLDR - food is good, portions are good, service is good, parking is a little tight if the mall is busy - would recommend. Came back and decided to try a couple other things. we tried the chicken katsu curry instead of the pork and we got the beef belly stone pot bowl. I would say the pork katsu is probably a better buy than the chicken. The breading on the chicken falls apart too easily and leads to an unpleasant eating experience. The beef belly stone pot rice is good but it really feels like I could make it at home. Overall a pleasant experience - the spicy curry actually has a decent kick to it so if you are a fan of spicy curry I would recommend.

    CHICKEN KATSU 치킨까스
    Sarah N.

    SOOO GOOD!!! went here with my cousins and we only got two entres and one appetizer which filled us up and there were only 5 of us...thats how big their portions are everything was sooo good and came out relatively fast. only complaint i have is that the cheese corn mac had more cheese than corn and macaroni noodles... like a LOT if cheese but it was still good just wouldnt get again definitely would recommend getting the katsu curry and the beef belly!! they were so flavorful and good (btw there is rice on the bottom)

    Soju and beer menu
    Debbie W.

    First time at Dawa kitchen and it did not disappoint! We came here on a Friday night around 7:30 and it was busy, but we got one of the last tables. The service was amazing, waiter was extremely attentive and helpful. We ordered by looking around to see what others had ordered and decided on a pork cutlet with curry, and it was plenty to share between the two of us I also got a Soju and ChatGPT told me the green grape was the best flavor for this brand and it was really yummy. I would say the food is extremely affordable here the pork was a tad dry so the curry was perfect with it, but I would try the chicken cutlet next time. I love Korean food like this. It reminds me of street food and I would definitely come back. parking is great. They have their own lot. Definitely check it out for an affordable meal.

    BIBIMBAP 비빔밥 ARMY RAMEN 부대라면
    Elizabeth S.

    Yummy food and basically no wait everyone I go! The restaurant is fairly small, but not crowded. I usually get the bibimbap, mac and corn cheese, and the army ramen. Everything is delicious but two notes I'd like to add is that there is a $3 up charge to add bulgogi to the bibimbap. I'm happy to pay the charge but the amount is very small and you end up not tasting the meat throughout the dish. My second note is that there is hardly any service, even as a sit down restaurant. They only come by to have you order, bring your food, then your check. Anything you need in between you will have to walk to the kitchen to request. Aside from that, I am very satisfied with the general quality and taste of the food. I will be coming in soon to try the famous curry chicken katsu!

    CURRY PORK KATSU 카레돈까스
    Leah Y.

    So yummy - how is this place not jam-packed every night??? Come here a few times - love the interior space because it's roomy and feels like I'm in Korea. Food is so good! I love the hotstone Bibimbap and the curry. I'll definitely try more menu options in the future but after trying them once I crave them and have a hard time giving other options the chance. Have brought friends and family here and they love it too. Will be back in the future!

    CURRY CHICKEN KATSU 카레치킨까스
    Bernadette S.

    Really enjoyed this place and portions are huge. Ordered the curry chicken katsu and the beef hotstone bowl. So delicious! The portions are huge and good to feed 3-4 people if you order a lot of dishes. The curry is delicious, not overly spiced. Everything was really tasty. We came right at opening and no one was there but after 15 minutes, lots of people coming in. They do take reservations. The staff are nice and always checked in. They also have sides of macaroni salad, radish, fish cake and bean sprouts. I really liked the macaroni salad! They refill that too. This is in a strip mall so theres free parking. Bathrooms are clean but no changing area for babies. About 8-9 tables inside.

    Janson L.

    Worth checking out. More like a 3.5/5 so I rounded up. We ordered: Dawa Chicken (fried chicken) - overly breaded in my opinion. Very good sauce taste. Maybe a bit over done. Garlic Su Yuk (sous vide pork belly) - very solid but felt rich. Need something to help with richness. Pork Katsu Curry - kind of dry and overcooked in my opinion. Very cool concept and super hot with the stone bowl so be careful. I still enjoyed it. Banchan was very good. Service great and attentive. It's a nice small restaurant with simple interior. It is clean and you don't smell like fried oil after eating there. I recommend checking it out but not expecting stellar food. It's good food and more homely.

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    Lucy L.

    We decided to come here for dinner after seeing an IG post and saw how huge the katsu's are. For a Wednesday evening, we were seated right away. Service was friendly and we asked for a second batch of banchan and they were totally fine with it. The restaurant is clean and modern. Food: Curry Pork Katsu: definitely huge portion. Curry was good and it's nice and hot since it's served in a stone pot Garlic Su Yuk: i personally loved this dish. With the chopped garlic and chili paste on top, it's a perfect bite! Dawa Chicken: very flavorful but a little too breaded

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    Are there any gluten free options?

    Hi, Beef soup Garlic suyuk… Read more

    Do you guys take cash or card only?

    We do accept cash and cards

    Are there any restrictions on what can be ordered for takeout?

    Hi, we can take togo order . But korean pancake and garlic suyuk is only for dine in . Thank you

    Is chicken Katsu back on the menu?

    Yes

    Is the chicken katsu no longer on the menu?

    Yes, we are working on new menu.

    What are the hours? On Yelp it says it's only open on Mondays?

    11:30am to 9pm daily

    Where the waitlist?

    Join Yelp waitlist in restaurant only

    Can I order take out?

    We offer dine-in only. Thank you!

    We've been looking for spicy curry Katsu since the closure of Curry House. Is your curry spicy (hot spicy)? If not, can it be modified for a spicy flavor?

    Sky idk toliet

    Do they take reservations?

    Unfortunately, we don’t take any reservations. You can join the yelp waiting list by visiting our restaurant. The seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Do you serve beer and soju?

    We do not carry any alcoholic beverages yet, but the good news is we are currently working on it, so will have them soon! Yay😉

    Do they have enough parking space available during the weekend?

    There is some extra parking in the back but now that it's getting more popular parking can be difficult.

    What are the vegetarian and vegan options?

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