Danji

Danji

(Now Closed)
Korean Restaurant$$$$
Hell's Kitchen, New York
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  • Myrosia P.heart icon on user image
    Myrosia PabyrivskaNovember 5, 2018
    Great service , friendly stuff and tasty kitchen. Cocktails also were very good !
  • Veronica U.heart icon on user image
    Veronica UribeMay 31, 2021
    Chef’s menu is awesome. Spicy wings were great. Kimchi Rice was awesome. We also loved Tuna sashimi
  • Urania M.heart icon on user image
    Urania MylonasNovember 17, 2019
    The kimchi Bloody Mary is excellent! Also they are definitely open on Sundays—Foursquare you should correct that.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceDecember 12, 2013
    Take our advice: eat the kimchi bacon spam fried rice. They say it's for 2, but we won't judge you if you devour it all yourself!
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MunroJune 12, 2015
    Kimchi bacon fried rice and chicken wings are superb. It's sort of tiny, but the flavors make a lasting impressions, particularly the wings.
  • Emily H.
    Emily HaOctober 11, 2011
    Recommend their tofu w. ginger scallion dressing, honey garlic wings and bulgogi beef sliders, and kimchi bacon chorizo ‘paella’.
  • Kelsey✨heart icon on user image
    Kelsey✨October 7, 2017
    Small space, so arrive early to snag a table during the lunchtime rush, and order the poke bibimbap bowl
  • Mina D.heart icon on user image
    Mina DavunanJune 2, 2021
    Amazing food. The vegetarian options were delicious. Tofu and spicy rice cakes. All of the starters are so delicious!
  • Jack H.heart icon on user image
    Jack HarrisonSeptember 23, 2014
    Get a range of dishes to share - the bossam in particular is incredible, (bitesize pork belly & kimchi cabbage wraps).
  • Fred S.heart icon on user image
    Fred Stevens-SmithNovember 12, 2015
    Tapas twist on classic Korean dishes. Super great execution, friendly staff and owner, and lovely ambiance.
  • SPE Certifiedheart icon on user image
    SPE CertifiedAugust 10, 2012
    Recommended dish: The Whelk Salad with Buckwheat Noodles is not only delicious, but is also officially SPE-certified. Read more
  • Emilie B.
    Emilie BandySeptember 27, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Korean around. Never had a dish I didn't love here. Show up early, it's small and fills up fast!
  • Paul L.heart icon on user image
    Paul LomaxSeptember 6, 2013
    Everything we ordered was great. Definitely get the tofu starter, it's surprisingly amazing. Big fan of the fried chicken too.
  • Julie S.
    Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019
    The variety of sliders are always a popular choice. The spicy pork belly and the bulgogi beef are some faves
  • Razia R.
    Razia RehmaniOctober 17, 2016
    We got lunch special and the soup was very tasty. Service was also good. Very happy with experience will be coming back soon
  • Sakura Y.
    Sakura YagiSeptember 14, 2014
    Watermelon Crush is aptly named & delicious. Paella & hot wings were good but the pork sliders were our favorites.
  • Matthew R.
    Matthew RodriguezAugust 26, 2011
    Technically, a Korean-fusion restaurant, but the bulgogi sliders are seoul good!! Stop by at the bar for an order of these and one of their excellent cocktails.
  • Thomas M.
    Thomas MoAugust 17, 2014
    Two dishes per person is a good portion. Spicy kfc wings, bulgolgi sliders and kimchi bacon paella are musts.
  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LaMasaAugust 12, 2014
    Can get pricy, but worth it. Small and intimate. Delicious food. The spare rib is to die for!
  • NearSay NYC
    NearSay NYCJuly 25, 2011
    Danji in Hell's Kitchen brings the genuine flavors of Korea with some French influence to develop the taste, quality, & visual of each dish. The place offers small but shareable portions.
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SultanMay 27, 2012
    The Yellowtail sashimi with Kimchi is out of this world. The pancakes are a great surprise. And don't forget to get a Sangria.
  • Simon L.heart icon on user image
    Simon LeungAugust 10, 2014
    Great date place and the pro belly was awesome. A little higher end with smaller portions but very cute!
  • Berta C.heart icon on user image
    Berta CMarch 3, 2016
    Great dishes especially yellowtail sashimi. Must have Hakkaisan Sake.
  • kate w.
    kate wangMarch 27, 2013
    For a light(er) lunch option. Split the tofu to start and get the hwe dup-bop. It's still spicy but the salad and sashimi help balance things out.
  • Jenny L.
    Jenny LiuMay 18, 2013
    The restaurants next door must get tons of business from Danji's throwaway trim. Best al dente Soba ever (with the whelk)
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceFebruary 1, 2013
    Vegetarians who get teary eyed thinking of forgoing the kimchi, take note! There are several varieties here that nix the fish sauce.
  • StonehengeNYC
    StonehengeNYCDecember 14, 2011
    Insanely awesome Korean food with a modern twist. Midtown West's answer to Momofuku...almost? The tofu, sashimi, and bulgogi burger are not to be missed. Read more
  • The New York Times
    The New York TimesNovember 29, 2011
    Recommended dishes: Whelk salad with buckwheat noodles, steak tartare, pancake, japchae, sablefish, DMZ stew, fried tofu, sliders, paella Read more
  • Harish H.heart icon on user image
    Harish HoonJune 5, 2015
    Amazing pork bun slider. Great cocktails to help things go down.
  • David H.
    David HuMay 9, 2014
    Tapas place, so small portions for the price, but delicious nonetheless. Get the sablefish and the sliders!
  • Thea R.
    Thea RodgersNovember 3, 2013
    Prepare to wait at least an hour- worth the wait! Pork buns, garlic honey wings, calamari, kimchi spam fried rice
  • Jennifer  K.
    Jennifer  KimNovember 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Danji just gets better and better with each visit. Last meal was a hit. Ask for Bondagi (it's a dish that is typically st. food in Korea), but chef takes it to another level.
  • Natalie B.
    Natalie BergmanJuly 5, 2017
    The beef bulgogi sliders are tiny works of perfection.
  • Dan S.
    Dan SchwartzJuly 11, 2012
    Get the Spicy Ginger Margarita and Kimchee bacon paella (with the egg of course)
  • jon n.
    jon nguyenJune 1, 2013
    Try the Spicy Whelk Salad With Buckwheat Noodles - ooooh its about to get serious! whelks at a korean joint with cold noodles...this is serious shit!
  • Khalil i.heart icon on user image
    Khalil ibitefoodAugust 27, 2014
    Amazing tofu and chicken wings .Great spices and flavor
  • Anne Mai B.
    Anne Mai BertelsenMay 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    In addition to my fans (spicy yellowtail, bulgogi and pork belly sliders, try the tofu with ginger sauce. It is amazing!
  • Samara T.heart icon on user image
    Samara TrillingMarch 1, 2015
    The spicy octopus is good and the drinks are not too sweet, which is great. Tiny, scene-y and always crowded
  • Maggie S.heart icon on user image
    Maggie SheldonApril 19, 2016
    Pork belly sliders and the tofu appetizer are delicious. I enjoyed the sangria, too!
  • Khalil i.heart icon on user image
    Khalil ibitefoodAugust 27, 2014
    Amazing tofu and chicken wings . Great spices and flavor
  • Superjonbot
    SuperjonbotAugust 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Steak tartar, bulgolgi sliders, yellowtail sashimi, & spicy fried chicken. Good for two people, perfect meal. Do it now!!!
  • jon n.
    jon nguyenJune 1, 2013
    Try the Bulgogi Beef Sliders - yea...and then this happened...words not necessary so just stare and keep the drool from ruining that shirt ur wearing
  • Elaine S.
    Elaine SMay 24, 2013
    Most exquisite Korean food I've tried punto. The scallion pancakes, the K.F.C chicken wings, the kimchi... ahhh so good
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyAugust 9, 2014
    They have makgeolli - Korean unfiltered rice beer! Goes really well with Korean fried chicken.
  • jury h.
    jury hahnJuly 27, 2011
    I'm a native Korean, moved here 5 yrs ago, this place beats any of restaurants in ktwon. especially, skirt steak bbq, sliders, kimchi bacon chorizo paella
  • Justin C.
    Justin ChappleOctober 2, 2013
    Incredible poached sablefish! Don't be surprised if it comes out last because it's super savory. Love!
  • Jarel H.heart icon on user image
    Jarel HillOctober 9, 2019
    A bit pricey but the kimchi fried rice and the wings were excellent!
  • Nitzan B.heart icon on user image
    Nitzan BNovember 9, 2019
    Food was fast and was really great! Definitely good affordable Michelin restaurant
  • Cristina D.
    Cristina DinozoNovember 30, 2011
    The carafe of chum churum soju is a great deal. And don't skip whatever pork belly special they've got going on--always delish!
  • Kathy L.heart icon on user image
    Kathy LiuJuly 15, 2016
    Really flavorful and fresh Korean food. The portions are pretty small. My friend and I were still pretty hungry after our meal.
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