Danji
(Now Closed)Korean Restaurant$$$$
Hell's Kitchen, New York
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Geoffroy BablonSeptember 14, 2014Whoa! Everything about this place makes me want to come back. Great service, cool room, amazing tapas-style dishes. Try the pork sliders, the tartare, the paella, and especially the calamari.
Michelle ChenFebruary 4, 2017Tried their 3 courses menu during NYC restaurant week. The KFC chicken wings was ok, but their bibimbap was well presented and delicious! And their sesame ice cream is to die for.. sooooo gooood!!! 😋
Tim DengAugust 30, 2018The bossam is so, so good. It’s pork belly with a daikon wrap and pickled vegetables. Incredible. Kimchi fried rice is also the best you’ll ever have
Ashley ChanAugust 23, 2016Non-traditional, delicious Korean food in a cozy setting. The bulgogi beef sliders were very flavorful and the kimchi paella was perfect with the scrambled egg on top.
Daniel GarciaNovember 21, 2015I usually judge a place in order of service, atmosphere, food, music taste, bathroom. In that order, Danji has won everything. Right down to the Korean Pear Cocktail.
Vicky SunMarch 13, 2014Crowded and popular with very little waiting room. Get the mushroom "jook" porridge with truffle oil and the spicy pork belly sliders. Sliders are REALLY spicy but delicious. Cocktails are good too
Margarita KrupFebruary 10, 2017Love this restaurant! Get the Tofu w/ ginger scallion dressing, Bulgogi beef sliders, spicy k.f.c wings and kimchi. All are delicious. You can order a bunch of small plates and share.
Catherine PayantMarch 12, 2018Amazing Korean dishes!! Yellowfin tuna was definitely a highlight! The seafood pancake is very onion-y but nice. My favourite dish was the sliders!
Lauren RomaoMarch 16, 2018Honestly, I've searched far and wide and have finally found the BEST Shrimp & Scallion pancake in NYC or maybe EVER!! Sake sangria is a nice compliment too. Very quaint & cozy vibes.
Stephen PerleMarch 25, 2017Spicy yellowtail sashimi w crispy potato flakesSpicy cod roe dipSpicy "KFC" Korean fire chicken wings Spicy soft tofu stew w/seafood "busan bouillabaisse"
You honestly cannot go wrong with any item on the menu. Sliders, wings, tofu, kimchi, short rib, hamachi Just eat and enjoy! Try their specialty cocktails, all good and unique. Sit at bar and have fun
Preeti SNovember 9, 2013A great combination of modern and traditional Korean fare that was flavorful and interesting. Izakaya-tapas style so great to go with others and share a variety of dishes. Just wish it was downtown!
Christopher KohJune 7, 2013I was here from the start - my friends & I are blurred out in the Grubstreet pic. I've had everything;all tasty. Hard to pic faves but the sliders, wings Bokkum bap (paella) & dduk boki are all great
Emily ZodaJanuary 6, 2019the small dishes concept is perfect for dinner before a show or a quiet night out. kimchi rice, korean rice cakes, and bulgogi sliders were the crowd pleasers!
julia tJanuary 15, 2016Delicious. Great for pre-theater but I would travel for this regardless. The best scallion pancake of my life - big, fat shrimp. Fried chicken a winner.
@JaumePrimeroMay 5, 2013The mayor gets a drink comp upon arrival. Hells yeah. The food here is amazing, particularly any of the pork dishes and the Kimchi Fried Rice. Be prepared to wait for table; no reservations!
Daniel L.January 1, 2013Tapas inspired Korean food. Make sure to include the: bulgogi sliders, kimchi paella, and short rib in your order. Bonus points for managing to create a romantic ambiance in HK.
Jean MarieNovember 15, 2014This Korean place lost their Michelin star but has the best fried tofu and chicken wings I've ever had in my life. It's small but cozy and a good lunch spot.
VictorNovember 24, 2015It's a small place with a small menu. If you don't order the bulgogi sliders then you're doing it wrong.
Alex BondarenkoAugust 3, 2012Everything was amazing. Bulgogi sliders, KFC wings, whelk salad with buckwheat noodles, & paella with egg - all recommended. Along with the spicy ginger margarita which was spicy & strong!
Kevin ShinJuly 1, 2014This is some serious Korean food at a great price. The confit pork sliders will blow your mind. The tofu, calamari, whelk salad with buckwheat are all highly recommended.
Marissa SutherlandJanuary 12, 2022this meal was exceptional and truly impressive on every dish. would definitely reorder the rice cakes, sashimi, and dumplings again. A 10!
Marissa B.January 6, 2019Incredibly delicious and wonderful flavors! We ordered the tasting menu for 3. Out of this world!!
Joseph YeargainJuly 1, 2014Tofu salad with tofu crispy on outside and melt-in-your-mouth inside. Trio of kimchi with all standouts. The bulgogi beef sliders were perfect. And a Gruner and Zweigelt by the glass! Wow!
Emilie FuttermanFebruary 6, 2016Delicious! Get the kimchi trios as a side, and be sure to order the sashimi. The sweet potato noodles are incredible, but you need a knife!
- Marissa SutherlandJanuary 11, 2022this meal was exceptional and truly impressive on every dish. would definitely reorder the rice cakes, sashimi, and dumplings again. 10!
Joan ParkJuly 2, 2015great service and intimate atmosphere. order the tofu, wings and soju sangria. skip the kimchi fried rice.
Steven YDecember 10, 2013Much nicer ambiance and decor and higher quality ingredients than your typical Korean restaurant makes this a great place to introduce non-Korean friends to Korean food
Edlin ChoiAugust 3, 2012Really cool take on Korean food. Bulgogi sliders, kimchi bacon fried rice paella? Couldn't ask for better. Tapas style so get a bunch and share! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
If you want to experience this place properly, don't look at the menu, just let the chef chose for you. Everything is great, but the tofu, sliders, sablefish, & short ribs stand out. Love this place.
DinaApril 24, 2014Great, modern Korean tapas using amazing ingredients. A fantastic option if going to Carnegie/Metropolitan Opera. Small pace, fills up fast.
Serious EatsMarch 13, 2013Hooni Kim's excellent Korean small plates spot, with some dishes close to Korean classics, others with a more modern inflection.
jon nguyenJune 1, 2013Try the Scallion & Korean Pepper Pancake - just ur run of the mill kim chi pancake, but what i really dug was there pickled soy sauce...i damn near drank that sauce
SPE CertifiedDecember 5, 2012We recommend the delicious, nutritious Tofu with Scallions! A truly tasty and healthy dish that meets SPE-certification criteria. Read more
Maryam AlyMay 10, 2014Everything we ordered was delicious. The spicy wings, sablefish, kimchee bacon fried rice, and both the pork belly and bulgogi sliders.
Myrosia PabyrivskaNovember 5, 2018Great service , friendly stuff and tasty kitchen. Cocktails also were very good !
- Mina DavunanJune 2, 2021Amazing food. The vegetarian options were delicious. Tofu and spicy rice cakes. All of the starters are so delicious!
Marie La RueMarch 18, 2023Korean tapas. Top picks: yellow tails, tofu and shrimp & scallion pancake.
Chris PhillipsJanuary 1, 2017Excellent pre-theater spot. Sit at the bar and check a free refil on your wine. Beef bulogi tacos win.
B ChuMay 13, 2013Many items hv spicy elements. Paella more like rice on a heated stone plate. Leaf of Whelk Salad had distinctive bitter taste. Pork Belly Sliders tad bit greasy. Overall innovative menu. Reserve !
KateOctober 24, 2012Tofu was amazing - gooey skin delicious. Bossam is braised pork in a cabbage wrap, also heavenly. Bulgogi sliders delectable. I would skip the chicken wangs.- jon nguyenJune 1, 2013Try the Tofu With Ginger Scallion Dressing - so first up on our 2nd excursion...fried tofu with panko and scallions...light, texturally perfect and delicious
Sushil RajaOctober 11, 2012It's rather cramped, but the food more than makes up for it. This place really deserves its Michelin star. Best dishes were the calamari and the sliders.
Pranjal GuptaSeptember 2, 2016Food here is in a different league altogether. Everything I had was top notch and scrumptious. Good service. Expensive for me - Costs above $50 per person.
- Veronica UribeMay 31, 2021Chef’s menu is awesome. Spicy wings were great. Kimchi Rice was awesome. We also loved Tuna sashimi
kate wangMarch 27, 2013For a light(er) lunch option. Split the tofu to start and get the hwe dup-bop. It's still spicy but the salad and sashimi help balance things out.- Jesus I love this place. Best fried tofu I've ever had. The wings and the bibimbap are great too. The menus are in a drawer in front of you.
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Danji is our attempt to elevate Korean cuisine to the next level.
We showcase authentic Korean flavors prepared with classical French techniques to enhance the taste, textures, and aesthetic of each dish.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–2:30 PM
- 5:15 PM–Midnight
- Fri
- Noon–2:30 PM
- 5:15 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 5:15 PM–1:00 AM
(212) 586-2880
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