Dim sum, noodles, and stir-fries served in our lively dining room
Excellent dinner for our 31year anniversary. The meal was delicious and the portion size could be shared. We had Happy Chicken and Sichuan Pork Dumplings as shown. Great for family style eating. Kamani was our server and not too often will I comment on servers now a days BUT he was exceptional…ask for him as he will make your dining experience lovely!
Came for dinner to use my Chase Sapphire dining benefit at Dan Dan in the Historic Third Ward. Here's my honest take. The vibe: It was packed at 7:15 PM on a Sunday, and they held firmly to our reservation time—which is understandable given the crowd. We took a nice stroll while waiting, so no harm done. Once seated, the service was excellent—attentive, prompt, and professional. The food: This is clearly high-end Americanized Chinese food, not authentic regional cuisine. If you go in expecting that, you'll have a better experience. The menu reads like a "greatest hits" collection—familiar dishes done with nicer ingredients and presentation. What worked well: Smashed Cucumber – A strong start. The cilantro and bean sprouts were exceptionally fresh, and the peanut finish added nice depth, though the sauce leaned a bit salty for my taste. Service and atmosphere – polished and efficient. What fell short for me: Wonton Soup – The wrappers were thicker than I prefer; I like a more delicate, translucent skin. The leek-based broth was pleasant, though. Salt & Pepper Cod – The seasoning was good, but the cod pieces were too thick, so the center remained bland. Halving the thickness would improve the texture. Mongolian Beef – Tender meat, but I wanted thicker cuts and larger onion pieces for more bite. It leaned a bit soggy for my preference. Rice Cake with Pork Belly – Pork belly was well-executed, but too many rice cakes overwhelmed the dish. The flavor leaned Korean (almost kimchi-like), which felt like a departure from the rest of the menu. Beef Chow Fun – Felt repetitive, using the same thin-sliced beef and bean sprouts as other dishes. I'd prefer charred broad rice noodlesthat are thin. These rice sticks were wide and thick,so like the cod, the center of the rice sticks were bland. I also preferred more eggs in this dish for variety. The overall pattern: Many dishes share similar ingredients and sauce profiles, which makes sense for a busy kitchen but does reduce variety across the meal. Bottom line: If you're looking for authentic, nuanced Chinese cooking, this probably isn't your spot. But if you want a polished, upscale version of familiar Chinese-American favorites in a great location, with reliable service, Dan Dan delivers that well. I personally wouldn't return, but I can see why it's popular—especially for the crowd that wants comfort food in a nicer setting.
DanDan was a fantastic stop. We arrived and were seated straight away, which was a great start to the evening. Our server, Tina, was absolutely fantastic. She took the time to talk us through the menu, offer recommendations, and answer our questions. She was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food was amazing - served hot, packed with flavour, and with very generous portion sizes. Every dish we tried was excellent. Combined with the outstanding service, it was a great dining experience from start to finish. We would definitely return and highly recommend DanDan to anyone visiting the area.
We absolutely love this restaurant. We have been several times and we have never been disappointed. On our latest visit we went on a Friday for lunch, when they have a lunch buffet. The buffet has a wide variety of options. There is a soup and a couple of salads that are super. Several hot options that are fantastic. One of the things that makes it for me is the sauces at the end of the buffet. One is poblano based that is delicious on many of the entrees. They do have a full menu other than the Friday buffet but it is well worth it. The service has always been friendly, fun and helpful. They offer a full bar and I highly recommend one of their featured cocktails. I do suggest reservations particularly in the evening when it can get quite busy. Parking can be a challenge at times. But generally ok. I certainly recommend and we can’t wait for our next visit.
Happy chicken, orange chicken, and Mongolian beef were great. Personal favorite of them was the happy chicken. Dan Dan noodles on the other hand we would not recommend. Beautiful building, really helpful servers, but if you’re a spice lover, don’t expect anything crazy. Had a great meal!
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