Reopened Korean American favorite, serving up comforting and creative dishes with standout banchan, tofu, and bossam. Great for weeknight dinners or pre-theater.
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 gem in Hell's Kitchen, has triumphantly reopened after a fire, continuing its tradition of delivering consistent, comforting Korean cuisine. The reviewer highlights its suitability for weeknight dinners or pre-theater dining, noting the readily available early reservations. While some decor elements might feel a bit dated, the food itself is described as warming, rich, and cozy. Standout dishes include the flavorful banchan, particularly the kimchi, the perfectly crispy and soft tofu, and the must-try bossam pork belly. For those seeking heartier options, the aged kimchi chorizo fried rice is a satisfying choice.
This Korean American restaurant offers creative and comforting dishes. Recommended items include banchan, crispy and soft tofu, bossam pork belly, and aged kimchi chorizo fried rice. Some users found the makgeolli to be not to their taste. The bulgogi sliders are considered a solid side dish, and the fried chicken wings are decent but could be improved.
"The bossam pork belly is highly recommended as a must-try dish. Other well-regarded items include the banchan (especially kimchi), crispy and soft tofu, and the 180-day-aged kimchi chorizo fried rice."
Overall customer sentiment is positive, with particular praise for the comeback of the former Michelin-starred restaurant after a fire. Diners consistently recommend the restaurant for its creative Korean American cuisine.
Important Note
One user reported a negative experience with the makgeolli at Danji.
"The original poster followed up, stating Danji is probably the best answer for them in the neighborhood. They revisited it and found it excellent as always."
Positive"Danji is suggested as a restaurant option in Hell's Kitchen."
Neutral"The user asks if Danji is a good option, also mentioning enjoying Mari and Kochi."
Neutral"Danji is mentioned as a restaurant by Chef Hooni Kim, positioned as an 'in-between' option regarding price and style, situated between the fine dining of Meju and the casual style of Little Banchan Shop."
Positive"Danji is recommended for modern Korean American food."
Positive"The bulgogi sliders at Danji are highlighted as a great NYC take on a popular dish, with Chef Hooni Kim's bulgogi complemented by kimchi mayo and slaw. The crispy tofu was also noted as exceptionally delicious."
Positive"Danji is listed as a restaurant in Hell's Kitchen."
Neutral"This is a very popular neighborhood Korean restaurant that offers very creative dishes."
Positive"Danji is noted as a former Michelin Korean restaurant that has made a comeback after a fire."
Positive"The original poster mentioned having makgeolli at Danji in the past and did not like it."
Negative"In contrast to a positive experience at Cho Dang Gol, this commenter found the makgeolli they tried at Danji to be very bad."
Negative"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."
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