Modern Korean BBQ w/ amazing dry-aged pork & vibrant vibes. Great for groups or solo, w/ standout pork belly & complimentary treats.
Time Out critic Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Don Don, a new Korean BBQ spot by acclaimed chef Sungchul Shim, praising its fun atmosphere and delicious dry-aged pork.
This Korean BBQ spot, helmed by a renowned chef, offers a fun and modern atmosphere perfect for a lively dining experience. Patrons rave about the outstanding dry-aged pork, with recommendations including the flavorful pork belly and a well-balanced Butcher's Special. The menu also features excellent banchan, a delightful Korean pancake, and satisfying stews and noodles.
Specializing in Korean BBQ, the restaurant is highly recommended for its dry-aged pork, particularly the pork belly. Guests also enjoyed the complimentary Korean pancake and strawberry soft serve. The stews and noodles are noted as satisfying options.
"The dry-aged pork, especially the pork belly, is highly recommended. The $80 Butcher's Special is also noted as a good value for two."
Customers generally have a very positive experience, praising the quality of the pork, the fun atmosphere, and the value. Some minor service issues for solo diners were resolved positively.
Important Note
The lively atmosphere may make conversation difficult at times. Initial arrangements for solo diners regarding table-side cooking were noted as a potential issue, though resolved.
"Don Don is recommended for pork."
Positive"Don Don is mentioned as a place with Korean stews and noodles that are satisfying and located conveniently near the shows."
Positive"Don Don is mentioned as a recommendation."
Neutral"A previous post and update mentioned Don Don as a potential option for solo Korean BBQ dining."
Neutral"A user expressed strong approval for DonDon's use of induction cooktops for Korean BBQ, calling it "genius.""
Positive"The original poster clarified that the sauced dish asked about in a previous comment was a scallion or green onions salad served at DonDon."
Neutral"A user asked for clarification on a specific sauced dish shown in the original post's picture from DonDon."
Neutral"The Original Poster chose DonDon for its pork specialization, finding the place cute with a modern clubby vibe. Despite initial disappointment about table-side cooking for solo diners, the staff resolved it, leading to an outstanding pork belly and positive overall experience."
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