Warming Korean comfort food in Hell's Kitchen. Comeback spot w/ standout bossam & crispy tofu. Great for weeknights & 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.
This Korean American spot in Hell's Kitchen offers consistent, warming, and rich comfort food perfect for a weeknight meal or pre-theater dining. Despite some dated decor, the restaurant's comeback after a fire has been met with praise for its enjoyable Korean comfort food. Recommended dishes include the banchan, crispy tofu, and the standout bossam pork belly.
Danji offers Korean comfort food with dishes like banchan (especially kimchi), crispy and soft tofu, Korean fried chicken wings, bulgogi beef sliders, and a highly recommended bossam pork belly. Some users found the makgeolli to be not to their taste. The restaurant has a history of being a former Michelin-starred establishment.
"The bossam pork belly is a must-try dish, praised for its tender texture. The banchan, particularly the kimchi, and the crispy and soft tofu are also highly recommended starters."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, praising its comeback after a fire and its consistently good Korean comfort food. Specific dishes like the bossam pork belly and crispy tofu are highly recommended.
Important Note
One commenter noted that the makgeolli they tried at Danji was not to their liking.
"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."
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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