Reopened Korean comfort food spot w/ standout banchan, crispy tofu, and must-try bossam. Perfect for weeknight meals or pre-theater bites.
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, has triumphantly reopened after a fire, continuing its legacy of serving consistent and comforting Korean fare. The reviewer highlights its suitability for weeknight dinners or pre-theater meals, offering a warm and cozy atmosphere. Standout dishes include the flavorful banchan, particularly the kimchi, a perfectly executed crispy and soft tofu, and the must-try bossam pork belly.
Danji offers Korean comfort food with standout dishes including banchan (especially kimchi), crispy and soft tofu, and the highly recommended bossam pork belly. While the KP spicy fried chicken wings are considered decent, they could be improved. The bulgogi beef sliders are a solid side dish. The restaurant has also recently reopened after a fire.
"Customers highly recommend the banchan, especially the kimchi, the crispy and soft tofu, and the bossam pork belly. The cod dish is also a notable recommendation."
Customers generally have a positive view of Danji, praising its delicious and comforting Korean food, with specific recommendations for dishes like banchan and bossam.
Important Note
The restaurant's decor might be considered slightly dated by some, with elements like Edison bulbs reminiscent of 2012. The KP spicy fried chicken wings could benefit from being spicier and less sweet.
"This user recommended Danji in Hell's Kitchen."
Positive"This former Michelin-starred Korean restaurant is praised for its comeback story after a significant fire."
Positive"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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