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Danji

Danji

(Now Closed)
Korean Restaurant$$$$
Hell's Kitchen, New York
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  • Fred S.heart icon on user image
    Fred Stevens-SmithNovember 12, 2015
    Tapas twist on classic Korean dishes. Super great execution, friendly staff and owner, and lovely ambiance.
  • Sushil R.
    Sushil RajaOctober 11, 2012
    It'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.
  • Emily H.
    Emily HaOctober 11, 2011
    Recommend their tofu w. ginger scallion dressing, honey garlic wings and bulgogi beef sliders, and kimchi bacon chorizo ‘paella’.
  • Paul L.heart icon on user image
    Paul LomaxSeptember 6, 2013
    Everything we ordered was great. Definitely get the tofu starter, it's surprisingly amazing. Big fan of the fried chicken too.
  • Jack H.heart icon on user image
    Jack HarrisonSeptember 23, 2014
    Get a range of dishes to share - the bossam in particular is incredible, (bitesize pork belly & kimchi cabbage wraps).
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019
    The variety of sliders are always a popular choice. The spicy pork belly and the bulgogi beef are some faves
  • Kelsey✨heart icon on user image
    Kelsey✨October 7, 2017
    Small space, so arrive early to snag a table during the lunchtime rush, and order the poke bibimbap bowl
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceDecember 12, 2013
    Take our advice: eat the kimchi bacon spam fried rice. They say it's for 2, but we won't judge you if you devour it all yourself!
  • NearSay NYC
    NearSay NYCJuly 25, 2011
    Danji in Hell's Kitchen brings the genuine flavors of Korea with some French influence to develop the taste, quality, & visual of each dish. The place offers small but shareable portions.
  • Jarel H.heart icon on user image
    Jarel HillOctober 9, 2019
    A bit pricey but the kimchi fried rice and the wings were excellent!
  • Inga B.heart icon on user image
    Inga BarchanAugust 16, 2014
    Try everything! If you have to choose, go for the pancake, but try not to miss out on the fish, tofu, you name it...
  • Urania M.heart icon on user image
    Urania MylonasNovember 17, 2019
    The kimchi Bloody Mary is excellent! Also they are definitely open on Sundays—Foursquare you should correct that.
  • Emilie B.
    Emilie BandySeptember 27, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Korean around. Never had a dish I didn't love here. Show up early, it's small and fills up fast!
  • Thomas M.
    Thomas MoAugust 17, 2014
    Two dishes per person is a good portion. Spicy kfc wings, bulgolgi sliders and kimchi bacon paella are musts.
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    Start with golbaengi moochim (whelks), then thick fillets of pearly white sablefish or a tray of bo ssäm (pork belly). – Green Guide Editor
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MunroJune 12, 2015
    Kimchi bacon fried rice and chicken wings are superb. It's sort of tiny, but the flavors make a lasting impressions, particularly the wings.
  • The New York Times
    The New York TimesNovember 29, 2011
    Recommended dishes: Whelk salad with buckwheat noodles, steak tartare, pancake, japchae, sablefish, DMZ stew, fried tofu, sliders, paella Read more
  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LaMasaAugust 12, 2014
    Can get pricy, but worth it. Small and intimate. Delicious food. The spare rib is to die for!
  • SPE Certifiedheart icon on user image
    SPE CertifiedAugust 10, 2012
    Recommended dish: The Whelk Salad with Buckwheat Noodles is not only delicious, but is also officially SPE-certified. Read more
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SultanMay 27, 2012
    The Yellowtail sashimi with Kimchi is out of this world. The pancakes are a great surprise. And don't forget to get a Sangria.
  • Razia R.
    Razia RehmaniOctober 17, 2016
    We got lunch special and the soup was very tasty. Service was also good. Very happy with experience will be coming back soon
  • jury h.
    jury hahnJuly 27, 2011
    I'm a native Korean, moved here 5 yrs ago, this place beats any of restaurants in ktwon. especially, skirt steak bbq, sliders, kimchi bacon chorizo paella
  • Harish H.heart icon on user image
    Harish HoonJune 5, 2015
    Amazing pork bun slider. Great cocktails to help things go down.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011
    Winner of Best Use of Kimchi in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Order the kimchi fried rice, but make sure to get a jidori hen egg on top!
  • Chelsea B.heart icon on user image
    Chelsea BalkanJune 22, 2014
    #dubiDO #FabuLIST bulgogi sliders and spicy pork belly sliders. Two per order. Menus hidden in drawers at the table. #dubiDONT wagu short ribs are overrated and expensive for what you get.
  • Berta C.heart icon on user image
    Berta CMarch 3, 2016
    Great dishes especially yellowtail sashimi. Must have Hakkaisan Sake.
  • Jennifer  K.
    Jennifer  KimNovember 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Danji just gets better and better with each visit. Last meal was a hit. Ask for Bondagi (it's a dish that is typically st. food in Korea), but chef takes it to another level.
  • Matthew R.
    Matthew RodriguezAugust 26, 2011
    Technically, a Korean-fusion restaurant, but the bulgogi sliders are seoul good!! Stop by at the bar for an order of these and one of their excellent cocktails.
  • Superjonbot
    SuperjonbotAugust 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Steak tartar, bulgolgi sliders, yellowtail sashimi, & spicy fried chicken. Good for two people, perfect meal. Do it now!!!
  • Samara T.heart icon on user image
    Samara TrillingMarch 1, 2015
    The spicy octopus is good and the drinks are not too sweet, which is great. Tiny, scene-y and always crowded
  • Nathan K.
    Nathan KamMay 30, 2012
    One of my favorite stops in the city. Modern Korean fare served here in a lively setting. Food is incredible.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeOctober 16, 2014
    It's like a slightly refined version of Momofuku uptown. Not so big on the veggie sushi but everything else was well worth it
  • StonehengeNYC
    StonehengeNYCDecember 14, 2011
    Insanely awesome Korean food with a modern twist. Midtown West's answer to Momofuku...almost? The tofu, sashimi, and bulgogi burger are not to be missed. Read more
  • Khalil i.heart icon on user image
    Khalil ibitefoodAugust 27, 2014
    Amazing tofu and chicken wings .Great spices and flavor
  • Maggie S.heart icon on user image
    Maggie SheldonApril 19, 2016
    Pork belly sliders and the tofu appetizer are delicious. I enjoyed the sangria, too!
  • Simon L.heart icon on user image
    Simon LeungAugust 10, 2014
    Great date place and the pro belly was awesome. A little higher end with smaller portions but very cute!
  • Khalil i.heart icon on user image
    Khalil ibitefoodAugust 27, 2014
    Amazing tofu and chicken wings . Great spices and flavor
  • Elaine S.
    Elaine SMay 24, 2013
    Most exquisite Korean food I've tried punto. The scallion pancakes, the K.F.C chicken wings, the kimchi... ahhh so good
  • Thea R.
    Thea RodgersNovember 3, 2013
    Prepare to wait at least an hour- worth the wait! Pork buns, garlic honey wings, calamari, kimchi spam fried rice
  • Anne Mai B.
    Anne Mai BertelsenMay 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    In addition to my fans (spicy yellowtail, bulgogi and pork belly sliders, try the tofu with ginger sauce. It is amazing!
  • Jenny L.
    Jenny LiuMay 18, 2013
    The restaurants next door must get tons of business from Danji's throwaway trim. Best al dente Soba ever (with the whelk)
  • jon n.
    jon nguyenJune 1, 2013
    Try the Spicy Whelk Salad With Buckwheat Noodles - ooooh its about to get serious! whelks at a korean joint with cold noodles...this is serious shit!
  • Dan S.
    Dan SchwartzJuly 11, 2012
    Get the Spicy Ginger Margarita and Kimchee bacon paella (with the egg of course)
  • David H.
    David HuMay 9, 2014
    Tapas place, so small portions for the price, but delicious nonetheless. Get the sablefish and the sliders!
  • Nitzan B.heart icon on user image
    Nitzan BNovember 9, 2019
    Food was fast and was really great! Definitely good affordable Michelin restaurant
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyAugust 9, 2014
    They have makgeolli - Korean unfiltered rice beer! Goes really well with Korean fried chicken.
  • Kathy L.heart icon on user image
    Kathy LiuJuly 15, 2016
    Really flavorful and fresh Korean food. The portions are pretty small. My friend and I were still pretty hungry after our meal.
  • Tylerheart icon on user image
    TylerJanuary 15, 2018
    Excellent shareable dishes, great short wine dish, choice ambiance.
  • Sakura Y.
    Sakura YagiSeptember 14, 2014
    Watermelon Crush is aptly named & delicious. Paella & hot wings were good but the pork sliders were our favorites.
  • Valentina G.heart icon on user image
    Valentina GregoliApril 17, 2017
    Very nice design, but not authentic Korean cuisine. Nevertheless the food was good; the meat was very tasty!
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