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Service was nice and friendly. Server took the time to answer all our questions. Date nights and family dining. There are fusion items on the menu but for the items we ordered we either had Italian or Korean. Sweet potato fries - nice and crispy unfortunately there were some bits that were not cooked all the way. Gochu Potato Pancake - tasty but not crispy enough, sauce was also tasty. Spicy Seafood Arabiata Pasta- sauce was nice just a little kick, seafood was cooked nicely and pasta was nice. Galbi-Tang - soup base was very nice. The veggies were cooked nicely. The rib pieces were nice the meat was tender unfortunately, there were gristly parts that were hard to chew and just not easy to eat. Parking - shared parking lot
Pastas here we're yummy! I was able to try the Diane steak, gochujang pasta, rose rigatoni, and the bulgogi carbonara and I think the carbonara has the best flavor. I think they all tasted good in terms of flavor, but the carbonara was the most flavorful to me. The rigatoni was too al dente for me, but the gochujang pasta was cooked perfectly imo. Not sure why they were different tho. The steak pasta was good, but the steak itself tasted weird to me. Maybe it was the fusion part of it, but I was not a fan. I loved the fries, they had the most Perfect crisp.
Visited with the family on a soggy Sunday afternoon to try this local Korean and Korean-Fusion hot spot that we have desperately been needing to go to. Even in the main dining area you are treated to a cozy and intimate setting that feels proper without feeling off putting. There are private dining areas available as well and I'd love to come back with a good size group to take advantage of that some time. There's no high chairs available, so not quite friendly for little ones, but kids are certainly welcome. Our service was handled appropriately, as we had our water glasses filled at all times. When I asked our waiter to run through our order as first time visitors, he eagerly helped us to refine what would suit our group best. We wanted to get items that felt Classicly Korean and we left feeling like everything we ordered was a hit. The food really is spectacular here, most of the menu is traditional Korean fare, but there's a fun section of fusion pasta dishes that definitely seem to be a hit. The steak Dianne, as other have mentioned, was quite lovely. Extra rich sauce with nicely sliced piece of ribeye on top, it's something nice for those who may not be familiar with the flavor profile of the other dishes to dip their toes into the pool with. The kimchi pancake was able to hold up being held with chopsticks, and that's really all you can ask for, it also tasted good. Bulgolgi was marinated well and tender, another fan favorite that they executed well. The pork cutlet was excellent as a textural piece of the meal, the breading was just so crisp and stayed that way even as we picked over other things at the table. My favorite is easily the Spicy Pork Jowl Rice Cake. The just spicy enough heat level here, just creates that craveability that keeps you coming back for the next bite. Textures were immaculate here as well, lightly fried rice cake gave that light crispness on the exterior and chewiness on the interior. My main reason for loving my experience here is that my wife, who can tend be a bit closed of to new cuisines, loved everything we ate here. That's a big W for this household, and worth a 5 star from me!
This place offers an interesting and unique take on Korean food. It is definitely not your typical Korean dining experience. I saw this place go viral online and was excited to give it a try. The standout dishes for our table were the Spicy Rigatoni and Pork Galbi. Both were incredibly flavorful and well executed. The galbi in particular was tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious. The dishes that did not stand out as much to me were the Steak Diane Pasta, which is one of their more popular items. It reminded me a bit of a burger, likely due to the sauce, and the New York strip was quite chewy. I also was not too impressed with the bulgogi salad, as it felt like a standard salad topped with bulgogi without much added creativity. Overall, the food was good across the board. The service is done through a ringed bell. I am glad I got the chance to try this spot.
We recently dined at Da O'n Restaurant, which currently features a Korean-Italian fusion concept, and it was such a unique and memorable experience. The dining space is cozy and intimate, with three private dining rooms. Each table has a bell you can ring for service. The service throughout the meal was very friendly and attentive. We started with the beef tartare bruschetta. The flavor was incredible, but the beef slices were very large which made it difficult to eat gracefully. For our entrees, we ordered the Napa cabbage galbi-tang soup, Steak Diane pasta, and pork galbi. The soup was just okay; it wasn't the bold, rich depth you typically expect from authentic Korean soups. However, the Steak Diane pasta was scrumptious. The sauce was unbelievably delicious. We dipped the pork galbi into it because the sauce was plentiful and it made it better. The pork galbi was already tasty on its own, but that sauce took it to another level. The chef and owner, Kevin, came to our table at the end of the meal to ask for feedback on the beef tartare bruschetta (we were the first to try it), and we happily shared our thoughts along with feedback on the entire meal. He was genuinely open and receptive and even shared the story behind the restaurant concept, which was inspired by his childhood. He also explained that the restaurant's name means "all good things will come to you," which was very meaningful. It was delightful to connect with him and see how open he was to improving his dishes. We returned a week later to try more items: the crispy cheese bites, spicy pork rosé rigatoni, hot stone spicy pork, and spicy brisket soup. The hot stone spicy pork on a bed of purple rice was one of our favorites. It was moist and very flavorful. The spicy brisket soup had a much more robust flavor than the previous soup we tried. The rosé rigatoni was sweeter than expected, but wasn't bad. The crispy cheese bites weren't our favorite. They lacked depth of flavor and had a mochi-like texture. We did order the beef tartare bruschetta again since it was one of our favorites last time, and it was even better as Kevin implemented our suggestion of cutting the beef smaller. As we were leaving, Kevin met us at the door again to get feedback on our second visit, and we really appreciated that he had already implemented some of our suggestions from the first time. Kevin - we would be happy to be your guinea pigs anytime and will be back again.
I absolutely love Korean food and Da O'n wasn't far from where we were staying. The Steak Diane Pasta looked like something different. We ordered it and the DaO'n Bulgogi to split between us. Both were amazing, The Steak Diane Pasta was very creamy and delicious. This is a very savory dish and the noodles were amazing. The bulgogi was also very good, and the vegetables were cooked so well. This is probably the first time in a while I ate all my vegetables. My mom would have been proud. My wife ordered the East Sea drink, and she said it was her favorite alcoholic drink of the trip. Sweet and good. Service was a tad slow, but it worked as we were savoring our food. The restaurant is very nice inside, and we loved that it wasn't freezing inside.
Got the mackerel, the gochujang pasta, and the spicy pork over rice, and everything was really good. The gochujang pasta especially stood out, super creamy and flavorful. The mackerel was cooked to perfection, and the spicy pork was really flavorful as well. Service was great! everyone was really nice and attentive. Parking was easy, which is always a plus. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the pork jewel rice cake when we went, but I'd definitely come back to try their other dishes. The ambience was really nice too, and they even have private rooms, which is great for groups or special occasions.
Was relatively close to my hotel I'm staying at. Had the steak diane pasta, really good. Going to have to come back to try some more.
Came with a group of friends and we loved everything we got- Soy Salmon, Steak Diane pasta, Gochujang pasta, Brisket soup, Beef galbi ribs and Spicy pork over rice. I loved the soy salmon and the gochujang pasta the most, but it's hard to pick favorites too. We loved the cocktails as well and the standout drinks were Seoul Spectrum, the Blue Plum drink and the Velveteen Brew. Definitely worth the visit and when we came it wasn't that busy either. Servers were super sweet and friendly and gave us great recommendations. Ambience is really great with private rooms for larger groups as well.
Love the food representation! The flavors was also great. Only the pricing and the seating were a little awkward and a higher price than everywhere else. Overall, it is worth a try for their pasta!
We randomly picked this restaurant since we were on Katy freeway side. It turned out to be more than we anticipated . Food and service were good. The ambiance is nice. Glad we choose it.
Modern Take on Korean Cuisine Tony the Kitchen Manager took care of us for the night - huge thanks to him. He was absolutely delightful and passionate about the food. After he gave us a detailed run down of the menu we ordered: Beef Tartare, Soy Salmon over Rice, Steak Diane Pasta, and Spicy Brisket Soup. I'm typically a sucker for tartare, but for this tartare, not so much. It looked pretty unappetizing. Why? It looked like ground beef you'd get from the grocery store. I've never had tartare look like it came straight out of a meat grinder... and although it tasted decent, the presentation def took away from it. The Steak Diane Pasta was also a let down for us. The steak was cooked and seasoned beautifully, but the pasta was heavy and the sauce tasted reminiscent of mustard. Let's just say we opted to finish the steak. Now, on to the good stuff, the Soy Salmon over Rice. Hands down our favorite dish of the night. Since it had been marinated for so long, the salmon was a flavor bomb!! The portion of salmon was also huge, totally worth it. A purple multi grain rice, egg yolk, and bed of salad also accompanied the salmon, making for the perfect combo. The Spicy Brisket Soup was a close second - rich and perfectly spicy. Incredible. Overall, service was awesome, the food was a bit on the pricey side with some dishes falling short of expectation and other dishes just absolutley nailing it. There is room for improvements and with a few tweaks, I could see this place nailing ALL the dishes. Looking forward to see DA O'N grow.
Service here was great and I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, however the food here is alright. We got several things to share: Army Stew: pretty basic, comes out in a large pot and has all the fixings--sausage, ramen, pork belly, tofu, etc. Steak Diane Pasta: the pasta sauce wasn't memorable, but the steak itself was tender, moist and cooked perfectly. Gochujang Pasta: was looking forward to this the most, but the dish tasted very one note--not much of a flavor profile here. The pasta was al dente, but overall very okay. Corn Cheese: again, standard Potato Pancake: this was crispy and had a nice bite to it. I quite enjoyed this. Soy Salmon: probably my favorite dish. It tasted the most flavorful as well as well-balanced. The fish was tender and seasoned and the sauce was tangy and savory. Again service was great and the staff was so welcoming and sweet, but food was just very okay to me.
5 hours ago
This restaurant was amazing! The host sat us right away at a comfortable table with no delay in a clean dining room. After we had time to review the menu, Kevin came by to inquire if we had any questions about the menu, or if we were ready to place our order. After he resolved our inquiries and provided recommendations, we had a friendly conversation about the restaurant. Kevin's personality displays that he loves what he does as chef who created the menu, and owner/operator at the restaurant who moved over from New York with a genuine curated selection of refined dishes. I am happy to experience his love and passion for people and food. This is what differentiates a large chain establishment from a spectacular quality restaurant that I love to indulge at. We started with the Dao'n fries with a special mayo-ketchup combination and a dash of lemon touch inspired by a story of his young brother's picky eating habits growing up. For our main dishes, we ordered the Steak Diane Pasta which was beautifully laid out upon serving. The second main coarse was the Daon Bulgogi Carbonara Pasta which was exceptional with lots of flavor and great marinated meat. It was so good, we ordered a Daö'n Bulgogi plate to go for tomorrow's lunch! I can't wait to bring my sister here and some other friends to try some other great dish options such as their pork galbi, their kimchi and seafood pancakes, and many more options! I hope to make this my regular endulgement bi-weekly. read more
I was in the area so I decided to give this a try. I had the Steak Diane Pasta, which was delicious and hit the spot. I do love a saucy pasta dish and the mushrooms gave the noodles more depth. Only small thing is I think they use a hanger steak and they didn't trim the middle connective lining that hanger steaks are known for. Maybe I'm the odd one out, but personally I rather have less appearance of meat if it means it's well trimmed and this was the sole reason the meal wasn't perfect for me. The presentation was nice, though. Was also happy the pasta entree actually came with some banchan. I thought price was pretty reasonable for the caliber of the food here and I'm a sucker for a good Korean-Italian fusion. Not that I make it a habit to withhold stars on cost because let's be real, most people are out of touch with the cost of running a restaurant. The Maesil Iced Tea (should be green plum instead of blue, no?) was delicious, the right amount of sweetness to the sour. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes and luckily there are a lot of interesting ones here. read more
I came back here for date night. As always we were greeted and promptly seated. We also realized the owner was the person who brought us to the table. Pretty cool. Nice guy as well. Our server was wonderful as always and he gave good conversation and recommendations to us for drinks and food. I had to get the steak Diane again. Im in love with it. So savory and delicious. My fiancee got the gojuchang pasta which was very flavorful. I must warn you if you srent used to al dente pasta, then it can throw you off. The noodles are right at the al dente spot but no problem for us. Again, super flavorful, savory slighty, spicy but not hot like youll have to drink water a ton. We also ordered the corn pancake. That was phenomenal. Its a bit sweet from the corn and the honey on it but made us keep eating. Ordered two new drinks this time. In the mood for love and Night Sky. I typically am not a rye fan, but I love that drink. Great balance of sweetness and alcohol. The Nigh sky was good too. Both have a very pretty presentation, but who wouldnt love a glittery masterpiece like the night sky coming to their table. I continue to be impressed. Keep up the great work chef. read more
Service was nice and friendly. Server took the time to answer all our questions. Date nights and family dining. There are fusion items on the menu but for the items we ordered we either had Italian or Korean. Sweet potato fries - nice and crispy unfortunately there were some bits that were not cooked all the way. Gochu Potato Pancake - tasty but not crispy enough, sauce was also tasty. Spicy Seafood Arabiata Pasta- sauce was nice just a little kick, seafood was cooked nicely and pasta was nice. Galbi-Tang - soup base was very nice. The veggies were cooked nicely. The rib pieces were nice the meat was tender unfortunately, there were gristly parts that were hard to chew and just not easy to eat. Parking - shared parking lot read more
Pastas here we're yummy! I was able to try the Diane steak, gochujang pasta, rose rigatoni, and the bulgogi carbonara and I think the carbonara has the best flavor. I think they all tasted good in terms of flavor, but the carbonara was the most flavorful to me. The rigatoni was too al dente for me, but the gochujang pasta was cooked perfectly imo. Not sure why they were different tho. The steak pasta was good, but the steak itself tasted weird to me. Maybe it was the fusion part of it, but I was not a fan. I loved the fries, they had the most Perfect crisp. read more
Visited with the family on a soggy Sunday afternoon to try this local Korean and Korean-Fusion hot spot that we have desperately been needing to go to. Even in the main dining area you are treated to a cozy and intimate setting that feels proper without feeling off putting. There are private dining areas available as well and I'd love to come back with a good size group to take advantage of that some time. There's no high chairs available, so not quite friendly for little ones, but kids are certainly welcome. Our service was handled appropriately, as we had our water glasses filled at all times. When I asked our waiter to run through our order as first time visitors, he eagerly helped us to refine what would suit our group best. We wanted to get items that felt Classicly Korean and we left feeling like everything we ordered was a hit. The food really is spectacular here, most of the menu is traditional Korean fare, but there's a fun section of fusion pasta dishes that definitely seem to be a hit. The steak Dianne, as other have mentioned, was quite lovely. Extra rich sauce with nicely sliced piece of ribeye on top, it's something nice for those who may not be familiar with the flavor profile of the other dishes to dip their toes into the pool with. The kimchi pancake was able to hold up being held with chopsticks, and that's really all you can ask for, it also tasted good. Bulgolgi was marinated well and tender, another fan favorite that they executed well. The pork cutlet was excellent as a textural piece of the meal, the breading was just so crisp and stayed that way even as we picked over other things at the table. My favorite is easily the Spicy Pork Jowl Rice Cake. The just spicy enough heat level here, just creates that craveability that keeps you coming back for the next bite. Textures were immaculate here as well, lightly fried rice cake gave that light crispness on the exterior and chewiness on the interior. My main reason for loving my experience here is that my wife, who can tend be a bit closed of to new cuisines, loved everything we ate here. That's a big W for this household, and worth a 5 star from me! read more
5 months ago
This place offers an interesting and unique take on Korean food. It is definitely not your typical Korean dining experience. I saw this place go viral online and was excited to give it a try. The standout dishes for our table were the Spicy Rigatoni and Pork Galbi. Both were incredibly flavorful and well executed. The galbi in particular was tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious. The dishes that did not stand out as much to me were the Steak Diane Pasta, which is one of their more popular items. It reminded me a bit of a burger, likely due to the sauce, and the New York strip was quite chewy. I also was not too impressed with the bulgogi salad, as it felt like a standard salad topped with bulgogi without much added creativity. Overall, the food was good across the board. The service is done through a ringed bell. I am glad I got the chance to try this spot. read more
We recently dined at Da O'n Restaurant, which currently features a Korean-Italian fusion concept, and it was such a unique and memorable experience. The dining space is cozy and intimate, with three private dining rooms. Each table has a bell you can ring for service. The service throughout the meal was very friendly and attentive. We started with the beef tartare bruschetta. The flavor was incredible, but the beef slices were very large which made it difficult to eat gracefully. For our entrees, we ordered the Napa cabbage galbi-tang soup, Steak Diane pasta, and pork galbi. The soup was just okay; it wasn't the bold, rich depth you typically expect from authentic Korean soups. However, the Steak Diane pasta was scrumptious. The sauce was unbelievably delicious. We dipped the pork galbi into it because the sauce was plentiful and it made it better. The pork galbi was already tasty on its own, but that sauce took it to another level. The chef and owner, Kevin, came to our table at the end of the meal to ask for feedback on the beef tartare bruschetta (we were the first to try it), and we happily shared our thoughts along with feedback on the entire meal. He was genuinely open and receptive and even shared the story behind the restaurant concept, which was inspired by his childhood. He also explained that the restaurant's name means "all good things will come to you," which was very meaningful. It was delightful to connect with him and see how open he was to improving his dishes. We returned a week later to try more items: the crispy cheese bites, spicy pork rosé rigatoni, hot stone spicy pork, and spicy brisket soup. The hot stone spicy pork on a bed of purple rice was one of our favorites. It was moist and very flavorful. The spicy brisket soup had a much more robust flavor than the previous soup we tried. The rosé rigatoni was sweeter than expected, but wasn't bad. The crispy cheese bites weren't our favorite. They lacked depth of flavor and had a mochi-like texture. We did order the beef tartare bruschetta again since it was one of our favorites last time, and it was even better as Kevin implemented our suggestion of cutting the beef smaller. As we were leaving, Kevin met us at the door again to get feedback on our second visit, and we really appreciated that he had already implemented some of our suggestions from the first time. Kevin - we would be happy to be your guinea pigs anytime and will be back again. read more
3 months ago
I absolutely love Korean food and Da O'n wasn't far from where we were staying. The Steak Diane Pasta looked like something different. We ordered it and the DaO'n Bulgogi to split between us. Both were amazing, The Steak Diane Pasta was very creamy and delicious. This is a very savory dish and the noodles were amazing. The bulgogi was also very good, and the vegetables were cooked so well. This is probably the first time in a while I ate all my vegetables. My mom would have been proud. My wife ordered the East Sea drink, and she said it was her favorite alcoholic drink of the trip. Sweet and good. Service was a tad slow, but it worked as we were savoring our food. The restaurant is very nice inside, and we loved that it wasn't freezing inside. read more
Got the mackerel, the gochujang pasta, and the spicy pork over rice, and everything was really good. The gochujang pasta especially stood out, super creamy and flavorful. The mackerel was cooked to perfection, and the spicy pork was really flavorful as well. Service was great! everyone was really nice and attentive. Parking was easy, which is always a plus. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the pork jewel rice cake when we went, but I'd definitely come back to try their other dishes. The ambience was really nice too, and they even have private rooms, which is great for groups or special occasions. read more
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Jae L.
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1 month ago
Was relatively close to my hotel I'm staying at. Had the steak diane pasta, really good. Going to have to come back to try some more. read more
Came with a group of friends and we loved everything we got- Soy Salmon, Steak Diane pasta, Gochujang pasta, Brisket soup, Beef galbi ribs and Spicy pork over rice. I loved the soy salmon and the gochujang pasta the most, but it's hard to pick favorites too. We loved the cocktails as well and the standout drinks were Seoul Spectrum, the Blue Plum drink and the Velveteen Brew. Definitely worth the visit and when we came it wasn't that busy either. Servers were super sweet and friendly and gave us great recommendations. Ambience is really great with private rooms for larger groups as well. read more
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Jae L.
Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We are so glad…
1 month ago
Love the food representation! The flavors was also great. Only the pricing and the seating were a little awkward and a higher price than everywhere else. Overall, it is worth a try for their pasta! read more
Modern Take on Korean Cuisine Tony the Kitchen Manager took care of us for the night - huge thanks to him. He was absolutely delightful and passionate about the food. After he gave us a detailed run down of the menu we ordered: Beef Tartare, Soy Salmon over Rice, Steak Diane Pasta, and Spicy Brisket Soup. I'm typically a sucker for tartare, but for this tartare, not so much. It looked pretty unappetizing. Why? It looked like ground beef you'd get from the grocery store. I've never had tartare look like it came straight out of a meat grinder... and although it tasted decent, the presentation def took away from it. The Steak Diane Pasta was also a let down for us. The steak was cooked and seasoned beautifully, but the pasta was heavy and the sauce tasted reminiscent of mustard. Let's just say we opted to finish the steak. Now, on to the good stuff, the Soy Salmon over Rice. Hands down our favorite dish of the night. Since it had been marinated for so long, the salmon was a flavor bomb!! The portion of salmon was also huge, totally worth it. A purple multi grain rice, egg yolk, and bed of salad also accompanied the salmon, making for the perfect combo. The Spicy Brisket Soup was a close second - rich and perfectly spicy. Incredible. Overall, service was awesome, the food was a bit on the pricey side with some dishes falling short of expectation and other dishes just absolutley nailing it. There is room for improvements and with a few tweaks, I could see this place nailing ALL the dishes. Looking forward to see DA O'N grow. read more
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Jae L.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed…
11 months ago
Service here was great and I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, however the food here is alright. We got several things to share: Army Stew: pretty basic, comes out in a large pot and has all the fixings--sausage, ramen, pork belly, tofu, etc. Steak Diane Pasta: the pasta sauce wasn't memorable, but the steak itself was tender, moist and cooked perfectly. Gochujang Pasta: was looking forward to this the most, but the dish tasted very one note--not much of a flavor profile here. The pasta was al dente, but overall very okay. Corn Cheese: again, standard Potato Pancake: this was crispy and had a nice bite to it. I quite enjoyed this. Soy Salmon: probably my favorite dish. It tasted the most flavorful as well as well-balanced. The fish was tender and seasoned and the sauce was tangy and savory. Again service was great and the staff was so welcoming and sweet, but food was just very okay to me. read more
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Jae L.
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Korean fusion spot in Spring Branch Korea Town that I've been dying to try and I'm so glad I finally did. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well done. The corn pancake was hands down my favorite -- crispy, sweet, and so addicting. We also had the fried rice cake, bulgogi, and the pasta with steak and every dish hit the mark. Fresh ingredients, great seasoning, and good portions. Service was friendly, the space felt casual, and overall it's a spot I'll definitely be coming back to. If you go, do yourself a favor and order the corn pancake. read more
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Jae L.
We are thrilled you finally visited and that every dish you tried was…
1 year ago
I came here on a Friday night around 9 PM and it was surprisingly very empty. Here is a list of things that were ordered: Soy Salmon over Rice Spicy Brisket Soup Gochujang Pasta The soy salmon over rice is a great choice if you're looking for a dish that's on the lighter/refreshing side. The fish was marinated well and I loved how the creaminess from the salmon and egg yolk was balanced out well with the greens and purple rice. Not to mention, the fried garlic chips added a boost of flavor As for the spicy brisket soup, at first I thought the broth was a little lackluster in flavor but to be honest, after eating the soy salmon and banchan (side dishes) that were slightly more salty, that could be why. Because when I ate the leftovers the next day, I thought it was perfectly fine. I also loved how there was more beef underneath the sliced brisket so I appreciate how they're not skimping on portions! Not to mention, the beef was tender and juicy. Last but not least, the gochujang pasta. I honestly don't know if I could distinctively taste the gochujang but it was still delicious! The service was friendly, attentive, and quick- I also appreciate them boxing up our leftovers. In terms of decorations, the exterior and interior are well-designed and the bathrooms were also very clean. Overall, Da'On is a little more on the pricey side but the quality of food was solid, the presentation was great, and I hope to come back and try other dishes! read more
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Jae L.
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8 months ago
Finally got the chance to visit, and wow, every dish was great! Service was fast and they were very helpful when it came to recommendations. This place is perfect for a date night, but I actually prefer going during lunch because they have a separate lunch menu that includes a kimchi bacon pasta and soondubu, both which were very good. The seafood pancake was good, average. Really enjoyed the soy marinated salmon paired with the purple rice. You have to get the pork jowl rice cakes! If you love mushroom, the Steak Diane Pasta is a steak served on a bed of mushroom pasta. read more
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Jae L.
Thank you for such a detailed review! We’re so glad the Pork Jowl…
A modern twist on Korean food. Located in a small plaza strip. Easy to make reservation if needed. The inside was spacious with a casual and low lighting ambience. For our group of 6, we got seated in one of their private room. Their menu had a lot of their speciality items divided into different categories. We ordered the following to share as a group and it was plenty of food to go around: - seafood pancake - spicy squid and pork over rice - steak Diane pasta - gochujang pasta - soy salmon over rice - dak katsu ball - pork cutlet My favorite was the gochujang pasta and spicy squid and pork over rice. The gochujang pasta was definitely different. Not too spicy and great blend of flavors on the pasta sauce. Steak Diane pasta was also another great choice for pasta. Medium rare on the steak. The soy salmon was also good and I love that it was the purple rice versus white rice. A lot of their dishes came with purple rice and a spring mix salad. Great portion and quality was consistent between all the dishes. Services were friendly and quick. We didn't have to wait long for each dish. We were checked in often by the manager and also server. They also have a call button by the wall if you need anything. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and I would definitely come back to try more of their menu. read more
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Jae L.
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I went to Da On and the pork jowl rice cake was absolutely mind blowing. The rice cake was crispy with a sweet flavor that paired really well with the rest of the dish, easily one of the best items here. I also tried the steak pasta, which was good, though I personally prefer the gochujang pasta more. The galbi tang was just okay for me and didn't have much flavor, so I probably wouldn't order that again. The pork over rice bowl was great as well and something I'd come back for every time. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and it's usually pretty slow so you can walk in without much of a wait. They also have three private rooms, which is a nice bonus if you want a more private dining experience. read more
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Jae L.
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3 months ago
1 year ago
Some hits and misses but decent overall. They are still waiting on their liquor license so only mocktails available for now. Pork platter was the best dish of the night with 3 varieties of pork, corn cheese and soybean stew. Gochujang pasta was very good but had 3 random raviolis along with the fettucine style noodles which was a little confusing. They tasted fine but I felt they were out of place. The crispy cheese bites are not very flavorful and too big and difficult to eat. Dak katsu balls were also underwhelming. read more
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Jae L.
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We made a reservation here for my birthday this year and thoroughly enjoyed our time and meal here. Service was attentive and friendly. They gave us a room to ourselves and we could even close the doors if we wanted more privacy. My cousins really loved the experience. We ordered a handful of items and all ate the food as we gather in on each other's company. The food wasn't bad but on the pricier side. I did enjoy my appetizers and food options. We will definitely come back when there is another opportunity! read more
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Jae L.
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7 months ago
I never order tteokboki at a restaurant because it's so easy and cheap to make at home but this was unique so we tried it. It was so good! Also got a seollongtang but forgot to take a pic. There was little meat on the bones for that soup but it was still good. The pork ribs were average compared to all the other stuff but good nonetheless. It really had that smoky flavor of the charcoal. I would recommend trying the tteokboki and the pasta. read more
9 months ago
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Jae L.
Thank you for the 5-star review! We love that you came in with a…
Came in for a quick bite and ordered the Soy Salmon and Soybean Soup. The Soy Salmon presentation was just ok..., but the flavor exceeded our expectations! The portions were very generous, which was great at first, but the heavy soy sauce made it a bit tiring toward the end. The side dishes definitely added to the overall experience, and the Soybean Soup was absolutely perfect. Great vibes and great service. Thank you for the meal! read more
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Jae L.
Thank you for the 4-star review and for sharing those beautiful…
The restaurant is nice and service is good. Food is good and creative as well. We liked the crispy rice appetizer, nice and crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The steak pasta was good, the meat was tender. The soy salmon wasn't as memorable but still a nice dish to try! read more
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Jae L.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos! Your shots of the…
A cute korean restaurant for birthdays or get together! The drinks were delicious and my favorite is their pasta. Portions are decent size to share! read more
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Jae L.
Thank you for the 4-star review! We absolutely love the cute photo…
1 year ago
Okay, okay...this place was hyped up for me but I decided not to go in with any expectations though! We ordered their pork skewers as an appetizer, but when you get it, the meat chunks are HUGE, and they give you 5 (corrected also) skewers! It's a lot of food for just two people! While it may disguise as an appetizer, it's really almost an entree, unless you have a party of 6 ! They really stress on family style and sharing throughout their menu but it's not really advertised that way. We really enjoyed the Diane pasta and the bone beef soup...but I do feel like this place is better shared with a larger crowd. They give you big portions! They also only give you one rice per soup order and a nice variety of banchan. *correction: previously, I said they were BYOB but I was wrong! They are not BYOB but will be obtaining their license to sell alcohol in May. The ambience and vibe really give a cozy, K-drama-esque date night vibe but I think they definitely need to tweak some things especially on their menu and truly add some smaller appetizers to their menu... read more
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Jae L.
Thank you so much for your visit and for sharing your feedback—we’re…
5 months ago
My aunt and uncle wanted to treat me out for my birthday and I decided to go to Dao'n Korean modern restaurant in Houston. They're located in the old Korean area in spring branch, with plentiful parking. When we came, it was pretty packed. Every table was occupied, but luckily we had a reservation. Each table had an ambient light, giving this place some nice dinner date vibes. They have a button on the wall that you press whenever you need any service. We ordered the steak Diane pasta, pork jowl rice cake, spicy brisket soup, and the seafood pancake. The seafood pancake was huge and easy to share. It's crispy on the outside an fluffy inside, and includes squid, shrimp, and green onions. The pork jowl and rice cake come with a sweet and spicy sauce and were pretty solid, the beans felt like they were like air fried tho? They tasted very airy. The spicy brisket soup has a deep beef flavor but the really take the "spicy" very seriously in this soup they also provide some purple rice for this dish. we got the steak Diane pasta with medium rare steak. The pasta includes mushrooms and is made with Diane sauce, which is very rich yet provides a good balance of creamy and savoriness. The steak was cooked perfectly and was seasoned well. The Diane sauce was sooo soo good too. On top of that, they make their own banchan here and they refill them for free as well. The kimchi here is really good. They have some interesting Korean fusion dishes here, I want to try more pastas like the gochujang one and the kimchi carbonara. I think this place is def worth checking out. read more
11 months ago
This spot aims for a more upscale, modern Korean fine-dining experience, and it certainly delivers on the ambiance...The interior is clean and stylish, with spacious seating and private rooms. However, the food didn't quite live up to the premium price tag for me. The meats were just okay, I didn't see any difference in quality from what you may get at some of these other more affordable Korean options down the street. My friend was bold to get the tartare (I wasn't a fan). All dishes were pretty solid but for the price point of 1-2x what you pay at other spots on this street. (For the vibes and the ambiance I suppose) I did like Tteokbokki though as my favorite dish of the night (well seasoned and had a satisfying crunch). The service was attentive, there's a call button you can hit like most Korean restaurants, we got some recommendations and I tried out a mocktail off their menu as well. Overall, it's a bit more pricey on some dishes which I already consider Korean cuisine to be overrated for the price point. Some hits and misses here, not sure I'll come back. read more
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Jae L.
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1 year ago
I've been craving some katsu and was happy to see the pork cutlets on their menu. It was everything I wanted it to be. Crunchy, hot, tender, flavorful with the perfect accompaniments of the slightly sweet sauce, lightened with the brightness/freshness of the cabbage and the comfort of the seaweed rice. Perfect. While I was disappointed individual servings of some of their soups were only available at lunch time, they did have a mushroom porridge on the dinner menu so I had to try it and was not disappointed. It was delicious!! All their banchan was on point too. They were all good but the bean sprouts and cucumber kimchi were especially good. I could've eaten them by the bowlful. I can't wait to come back and try other items on their menu. read more
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Jae L.
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review! We're thrilled…
Da'On is such a hidden gem in Houston! The stand out for me was the spicy pork and squid over rice - it had a perfect balance of heat and flavor without being overwhelming. The soy bean soup was just as good, comforting and hearty, and I loved that everything was flavorful without being too salty. Service was quick and friendly, and the food came out fresh and hot. They also gave us 2 mocktails (green apple and lychee) to try out and they were both so good! Definitely want to come back to try the other food items soon!! read more
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Jae L.
What a wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted that you found…
5 months ago
This is a spacious Korean restaurant located in spring branch area. I really wanted to like this place, but personally it was WAY too salty for me. I had pork jowl rice cake & spicy pork over rice and it was just too salty. The staff were nice and menu had a variety of food, but the only thing that I thought it was decent was beef tartare arrowroot noodles (least salty out of everything else I had). read more
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Jae L.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We genuinely…
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