Korean comfort food excellence, with standout bossam pork belly and a cozy atmosphere ideal for weeknight or pre-theater dining.
Will Hartman reviews Danji, a Korean American spot in Hell's Kitchen that offers consistent comfort food perfect for a weeknight meal or pre-theater dining.
Danji, a Korean American restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, offers a consistently enjoyable Korean comfort food experience, perfect for weeknight dinners or pre-theater meals. The menu features highly recommended dishes such as the banchan, particularly their kimchi, alongside a standout crispy and soft tofu. While the fried chicken wings and bulgogi sliders are solid, the must-try item is the tender bossam pork belly served with aged kimchi.
Danji is celebrated for its Korean comfort food, with patrons specifically recommending the banchan, crispy and soft tofu, and the standout bossam pork belly. While the KP spicy fried chicken wings and bulgogi beef sliders are considered decent, they might not be as highly praised as other offerings.
"The bossam pork belly, banchan (especially kimchi), and crispy and soft tofu are highly recommended dishes."
Customers generally have a positive view of Danji, frequently recommending it for its Korean cuisine and noting its suitability for various occasions like solo visits or pre-theater dining.
Important Note
Some decor elements might be considered dated, and the KP spicy fried chicken wings could benefit from more heat and less sweetness.
"This commenter suggested Danji as a more affordable and casual alternative to Jeju Noodle Bar, noting that reservations are relatively easy to obtain."
Positive"Characterized Danji as a more casual and cheaper Korean restaurant, in contrast to the tasting menu formats of Kochi and Mari."
Neutral"Described Danji as being in a slightly different tier, offering delicious food that is a more upscale version of a typical Korean restaurant. Specifically recommended the cod and Bossam dishes."
Positive"User booked Kochi but plans to try Mari and add Danji to their list, thanking for the suggestions."
Neutral"Recommended Danji as another excellent option in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood."
Positive"Danji was suggested as a restaurant option."
Neutral"This restaurant is recommended as one of the best less-touristy spots to try in the 9th and 10th avenue area."
Positive"Danji is suggested as a place for Korean food."
Positive"Suggests Danji as an option and advises checking its operating hours."
Neutral"Can confirm. It's really excellent."
Positive"Danji or Naro would be two suggestions"
Neutral"Danji on West 52nd recently re-opened - it was very good before and I hope it is again."
Positive"Suggesting Danji"
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