This place is delicious! The food was fresh and very reasonably priced. The service was wonderful and the manager Ann was very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. It was a great meal and there were so many options both in food and in size of servings we wanted to try it all. Highly recommend! One of our new faves. read more

We've been coming here since they first opened, and it's stayed consistently good, which honestly says a lot. I have to call out the manager, Anne. She's always busy, constantly moving, but still makes a point to greet people, check in and talk to our boys. That kind of attention is rare, and you can feel the difference in how the whole place runs. The food is legit. Not just "good enough for LB," it's actually authentic. The crab fried rice is hands down the best fried rice I've had. The flavor and texture are just on point every time. The xiaolongbao is also really solid. I'd compare it to Din Tai Fung. DTF has more variety, but this feels like a more focused, smaller menu that still delivers on quality. If they ever add chocolate xiaolongbao, it would honestly make this place perfect. read more

We just got some pork XLB to-go, since I wanted to check out this chain. So based on that alone, enjoyed these soupy little dumplings. Perfect amount of that rich broth along with a juicy, flavorful dollup of meat. Dumpling skin was thin and delicate. It was pretty solid! Comes with ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil on the side. read more

I love the consistency at Dan's. Whether I dine in or order delivery, the food always arrives hot, delicious, and generously portioned. My personal favorite is their chicken soup. It's light, flavorful, and incredibly comforting every time. The price point is also great, making it an easy choice for either lunch or dinner. I especially enjoy dining on their patio and taking in the view. While the staff is always friendly, service can occasionally feel a bit slow. Aside from that, it's a spot I genuinely enjoy and keep coming back to. read more

dan modern chinese - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Such a solid restaurant. Every time I go, I'm pleased with the food. It's very modern and very Long Beach, but at the same time, it doesn't take away from how good the food is. The dumplings are really good and the service on top of it all makes every visit worth while. Highly recommend. read more

dan modern chinese - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

My sister was craving Din Thai but we didn't want to drive to Costa Mesa as we were already in the plaza. We tried this place for the first time and WOW soooo impressed. While this place is missing a full bar and dessert options, it kinda makes up for it with this scallion pancake. I could eat a truck load of that let me tell you. I will absolutely be back. Service was quick and the waiter was very nice. Great location for shopping and grabbing a good meal. Get a cocktail menu and chocolate dumplings pleassse read more

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Honestly: I went here to nurse a hangover and their chicken noodle soup was the cure!! I got a bowl and it was the perfect amount of food, had plenty of shredded chicken, a well balanced broth, and chewy and tasty noodles. I've enjoyed their scallion pancake and xiao long bao in the past, but now I have a new recovery spot. The server was attentive and friendly and thankfully it wasn't busy so I was able to sit on the patio, but be warned it's pretty loud from other shoppers and kids while sitting outside (but great people watching!) read more

5 out of 5 experience. Janelle treated the wife and I great. Food was so tasty and enjoyed every bite. Loved the setting too. Can't wait to go again. read more

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I am so grateful for my experience here at Dan modern Chinese . From the host , to the cook and phenomenal manager by the name of Ann. 10/10 to everyone in the establishment . Ann understands the true meaning of hospitality and exceptional service. Ann gave us the Dan experience. The food is quality , fresh , delicious and made with love . I enjoyed it so much I came back to back and had an outstanding consistent experience both times. Thank you so much again to Ann and her team for a True Dan experience, I love it here ! If you're curious don't hesitate to dine here you will miss a treat read more

dan modern chinese - baby bok choy dan mein vegetable dan mein shrimp spicy oxtail soup pickled cucumber scallion pancake s vegetable - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

*Love* that they have half portions so I can try dishes without committing to a full portion I tried: Pickled cucumber $5 yummy String beans $10 yummy (my fav of the 3) Sesame noodles -$9. Wasn't a fan Next time: - Soup dumplings (the guys next to me were putting the hand made chili oil on everything) -oxtail soup $10 half portion -short rib dan mein Service was great and they have outdoor seating so you can people view while eating Right next to bathrooms and Italian homemade company and across from ice cream (van leeuwen)* might be misspelling ;) Def a fun place to try dishes by yourself or w friends read more

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First time to this area in a long time!!! Wow has Long Beach changed!!! This new center was high end and reminded me of Pacific City in Huntington Beach. We were starving and the yelp reviews looked good for Dan Modern Chinese. We loved everything we ordered!! For a group of 5, the portions were split perfectly with 5 dumplings per order. Our favorites were the green beans, juicy dumplings and anything with the shirt rib, it was cooked so perfectly!! Service was so attentive, they have multiple servers service each table to grab away dishes quickly as the empty. read more

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Its located at 2nd n PCH You can park across on the marina side for free or pay in the parking structure Its right in the middle where the xmas tree is (came late november) Dog friendly There is outdoor seating available with heaters I love the flavors here! Service was great too And the prices are not bad at all enjoy a nice modern chinese meal thats affordable in a beautiful environment. We ordered Half pickled cucumbers Beef roll (highly recommend) Shrimp shishito Mapo pork(highly recommend) read more

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We came here to explore the marine area and Naples island and decided to try Dan as I was craving some dumplings. Overall I would say, nice modern space. The food was average tasting, but the menu had items that are my usual go to favorites. A bit in the pricier side but expected for this area. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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If you're looking for a dintaifung dupe, this is similar but not totally it. The soup dumplings are good but the portions are weird. You can buy 3 or 5 dumplings (those are weird numbers). Most place sell ten as standard. The soup dumplings skin is good here, thin and holds well. Their steamed dumplings though, felt like frozen premade dumpling skins. They were tough. Sesame noodles lacked flavor but if you ask for some chili oil and add in some vinegar and soy sauce it's improved for sure. The Chinese chicken salad was a seasonal dish and we enjoyed this one. Overall the food is ok and kinda expensive for what it is. read more

dan modern chinese - 5 soup dumplings for 10 bucks - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Food: Marginal. Environment: Comfortable except music is loud and not conducive to relaxed eating and conversation. Staff: Attentive, knowledgeable. Perfunctory. read more

My first time here! I enjoyed a much needed solo date and finally got to try one of the restaurants I've always wanted to try on my bucketlist! The atmosphere was very lovely and the environment was not overwhelming. I came in a great time where it wasn't too packed. The interior was beautiful. Loved the half booth and half table seating. Cesar was my server. He was very kind and friendly. Anna, the manager, personally introduced herself and even tried getting to know me a bit. She even comp'd the pickles, which was very nice of her. I ordered Dan Dan noodles with pork, pickles, 3 pc. chicken steamed dumpling, and 3 pc pork soup dumpling. Everything was delicious and the portion sizes were perfect! I know many others might expect more, but personally I don't want big sizes. I left feeling great - not feeling too full and not feeling still hungry. I will be returning back! read more

dan modern chinese - Interior - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Decent modern Chinese favorites. The hubby and I were curious to see how this place compared to our usual go-to Chinese places. Located in the 2nd & PCH shopping center, the ambiance was casual and modern, in a light, bright space. We ordered: - Green beans: perfect; nice and garlicky - veggie steamed dumplings (3 per order): just OK, no real "wow " factor - Dan Dan noodles: I liked how spicy it was but the hubby said it wasn't quite peanutty enough for him, and portions were small - Salt and pepper tofu: good, but a little on the sweet side for us Our server was great and the prices were pretty reasonable. Overall it was fine, but with Northern Cafe and Nomad around, this wouldn't be our first choice for this kind of food. read more

I've had Dan in MB and wanted to try a different location. Their inside space can feel a little tight but they do have an outdoor patio. Located at 2nd & PCH, parking is free for 90 minutes. This location is a little busier than Manhattan Beach but its okay, there's plenty to do while waiting! We ordered our usual, Chicken, Pork XLB, Pork/Shrimp dumpling with chili oil, Pork Chop Fried Rice, Broccoli and String Beans. We also tried to order the Chicken dumplings and said it would be a wait (we were willing to wait but not offered that option) One thing to note was that the portions here were smaller than their location in Manhattan Beach but the flavors were consistent, still delicious! read more

It seemed slow but our hostess said they were busier than expected , probably because it was a Tuesday. There were some people but nothing crazy Our server was great from start to finish and helped up decide on what to get an how much of it since portioning is different here. The portions are shareable but nothing too crazy. Which was good as well as the price, which got me wanting to order more of different things to try out for everyone. This is place to go with more than just one or two. You can still very much enjoy it but a couple more people , whom are willing to share of course will help you get an idea of what to get. From what we ordered everything was good, something more than other. But surprisingly the seaweed salad I very much enjoyed as well as the broth to the oxtail. The udon noodles in their noodle dishes made it better since they are thicker. We did get some dumplings. They were very good especially the soup ones. If you are in this area of 2nd and PCH and in the mood for Asian fusion, this is a good spot to check out. And also a good area to hang out afterwards or go get desert somewhere else in the shopping area. read more

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I don't even like Chinese food this place is so fresh and good I always get the fried rice veggie with mushrooms spinach egg this place is just phenomenal! I got the chicken soup tonight and it was so good! This place is so fresh and great I love it read more

dan modern chinese - chicken soup & soup dumplings I already ate one lol - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

First timer, came in and was a bit confused where to check in or get seated. Walked towards the podium by outside door to talk to host who sat us, then a min later sat another couple next to us, who just walked in. The waitress took their order first then ours, so they got their food first. I dont think she knew who came first or w.e But food was tasty and I would come again. Good small portions and affordable, the bigger dish are good for sharing. read more

Love that they have half-sized portions -- everything was (slightly overpriced but) delicious! Popped by for a quick lunch and ended up staying longer because we wanted to order more. Our server was also really friendly and was happy to let us add more to our order throughout the meal! Conveniently located at 2nd & PCH with both indoor and outdoor seating. - Chili oil pork and shrimp wontons (5 pieces for $10): plump wontons smothered in a perfectly balanced sauce -- fragrant with a bit of heat and a touch of sweetness to round everything out. The chili oil was seriously addicting because I ended up pouring the rest of it over my dan dan noodles. - Dan dan noodles with pork ($8): I knew this was going to be a small portion, but it was TINY. Like 1/3 of a pack of instant noodles. I could've eaten this in 3 big bites. Luckily it was absolutely delicious so I still felt like it was worth the try. - Oxtail noodle soup (half portion for $11): The broth is phenomenal and reminds me of Korean bone broth soup. The noodles are silky but maintain a good bouncy chew, and the oxtail is abundant and oh-so tender. A perfect little bowl! read more

dan modern chinese - Tiniest portion of Dan Dan noodles - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I came here with my friend for dinner for the first time and it was a great experience. The dumplings were tasty and fresh, and the service by David was fast and friendly. We'll definitely be back. read more

The good: Food was very good. The bad: appetizers arrived quickly but the main dishes arrived super late, waiting almost 20min with constant excuses that they didn't have enough hot water to cook the noodles! Solution: 10% off meal. Not ideal for waiting for 2 out of three dishes. Not sure if we'll return. read more

I'm back after 2 yrs since my last visit. Great customer service. I ordered items to go but ate my Pork & Shrimp Dumplings at the table. Food came out pretty quick. This place has plenty of inside & outside seating. Now the parking can get a little hectic. Park your vehicle in the nearby parking garage which offers the first 90 mins of Parking FREE. The overall restaurant and women's bathroom was clean. Everything I ordered was delicious. I won't wait another 2 years to come back. Hope to be back real soon. Thanks Dan modern Chinese!! read more

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Really good modern Chinese food at a fair price. The service was great. I was too busy eating to take pictures. I'll add pics next time I go. read more

This Sunday, My church friends and I were wondering where to eat and one of them suggested this place! (Yay! I've been wanting to try this place! My son and I walked by many times and saw them making dumplings in the window. Lol!) Let me tell you... this place is sooooo good! Totally worth it! (It was a little chilly so being a sweater.) The service was great! We got the soup xiao long pork & shrimp dumplings and the pork and shrimp chili oil dumplings, the scallion pancake, the crispy chicken with that sauce (Mmmm!), the green beans and the egg fried rice! Omg! We devoured it all! Don't forget some hot tea to cleanse your digestive system. We got the Jasmine tea! And when we split the bill, it was sooooo affordable! Thanks guys! Will definitely be back! read more

dan modern chinese - We already ate some but there's: green string beans, egg fried rice, scallion pancake, crispy chicken, pork shrimp dumplings with chili oil - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food is fine. Unfortunately, my first experience dining here was not the best due to the female hostess at the front (the short one). Prior to going into the restaurant I had noticed outside patio was not filled up at all but was given a 30-40 min wait time to get seated. Decided to order to go instead. Was told to come back in 10-15 mins. Came back in 10 min and still had to wait for our food but noticed two parties were seated asap outside. Given no time of the wait like I did. I asked the hostess if I can go ahead and get seated outside since it seems to be more available now than 10 mins ago. She advised that they had made reservations. Which I know was not true at all, she did not ask neither of them for the name on reservation. Another party came a second after I asked her and they were seated, once again right away. She never came back to the front to me bc I know she knew that I had caught her in her made up stories of those three parties having reservations. I decided to ask someone else to see if I could order food for here and get seated. He was able to seat me right away. Super nice guy. Same with our waitress and the gentleman who brought our food out. I'm not sure what that hostess had against me and my 5 year old child that evening. She did not want us to dine here at all. I ended up paying for two of the same orders this evening just to be able to get seated at a table. Other than the hostess tonight, food and everyone else is amazing but I would not come back bc of the treatment from that female hostess. read more

Really terrific food, beautiful restaurant, great service and delicious dumplings! Will definitely come back for the fried rice and cucumbers alone! read more

Food and service were really good! We ordered the Dan mein with short rib and it was delicious as well as the green beans, chicken pot stickers and pork dumplings. Would def go again! read more

Food was really, really, yummy! My friend and I ate there yesterday. The manager Ann and our server Juan were so kind and helpful that I had to mention the great service! The fresh made Xiao long bao was very flavorful. But my new favorite dish is the fat noodles with short rib meat...OMG, I could eat it every day! Also, the ambiance was pleasant.. My friend and I enjoyed the location. Beautiful spot at night with all the lighting outside. I highly recommend you try this restaurant! read more

dan modern chinese - Short rib fat noodles...great taste - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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My favorite Chinese restaurant! I'm so excited for this space because Chinese food is my favorite and the flavors are licking your fingers good. From the chow mein to the soup dumplings because all of them are delicious to the ambience to the customer service. This is a place to try. I celebrated my birthday here and of course it did not disappoint. If you are looking for delicious Chinese food with a good vibe, you need to come here. read more

dan modern chinese - Yassss the soul dumpling are my favorite - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Fresh dumplings and oxtail roll were soooo good! I appreciated the good service and relaxing ambience with the pretty outdoor seating facing the fountain. Can't wait to come back. read more

dan modern chinese - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

In the area and wanted to try this spot. Wow, super delicious and fast. Not a very long wait time to be seated. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Once seated, everything moved really fast. Our food came out super quick and piping hot and fresh. The fried rice seemed like it was steamed and not really fried, it was good. The scallion pancakes were our favorite I suggest ordering 2 orders, they are delicious. Another favorite was the pickled cucumbers..super flavorful and crunchy. We also had dumplings,and matcha. The hostess was helpful explaining the menu and patient while we ordered. We had a great time and plan to return often. read more

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been to 2nd and pch multiple times, but this is my first time coming to dan modern chinese. went inside the restaurant and was immediately greeted and sat. the decor also lives up to its name, very modern haha. once sat, we were given menus and some sauce trays with ginger. ordering was very simple and food came out fast. throughout the meal, the servers are pretty accommodating and nice, they checked in with us a couple times to see if there was anything we needed. now time for a short food review ! dan mein short rib : (3/5) - noodles were bouncy and thicc with a flavorful sauce. there was also a good noodle to meat ratio, but a bit expensive considering the overall size and price. string beans : (4.5/5) - could be comparable to the dish at din tai fung. it is simple, flavorful, and very garlicky. however, it could be a bit too salty for some. crispy veg dumplings : (5/5) - LOVED THE CRUNCH ! the crispy dumplings were the best and there was lots of filling. it tasted a bit like floral, but that could be because of the veggies. there is also a bit of hoisin (?) sauce on the side, but i liked dipping it in the vinegar (?) sauce. delicious. sesame noodles : (3/5) - very very small portion size, but kind of expected due to rising costs. noodles were a decent texture, though there is not enough sauce. pork and shrimp xlb : (4/5) - the wrappers on the xlb were just right and the soup was very juicy, but nothing really stood out. overall, the food could be a bit pricy, but it was delicious and i would return if i was in the area craving modern chinese. read more

dan modern chinese - dan mein short rib and string beans - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Food, service and ambiance are 10/10 My favorite location by far!! Anne the manager is spectacular, she made sure to accommodate our large party and our server was lovely read more

Attentive service. The dishes all came out fairly quickly. The Dan Short Rib is a 100% must have here at Dan! Forget family style. I want this dish all to myself. The Green Beans were prepared perfectly. Crispy, not soggy or mushy. Lightly seasoned (garlicky.) The Mapo Tofu was a nice dish. Just right spicy. But, I will skip the crab addition next time. Unless you plan on drinking the entire broth, you won't get the full benefit of the crab as the crab bits are so small they just become a part of the broth. Garage parking available. read more

dan modern chinese - dan short rib - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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If this were a review for only their pork xialongbaos, they would get an easy 5 stars!! I always compare restaurants' soup dumplings to din tai fung, which have the best ones in my opinion. Dan's is the closest to din tai fung that I've tried-- the outside is thin, the soup is nice is flavorful, & the pork tastes amazing too! would 100% recommend ordering these. They also have a spicy pork soup dumpling that sounded interesting! Their string beans were okay. It was very garlic overpowering, and extremely salty. The mapo tofu wasn't too good, it was really salty!! I would avoid these dishes next time & stick to their dumplings. read more

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Got to try the pork soup dumplings and the chicken noodles. The noodles had good flavor, but the dumplings didn't stand out for me. read more

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We love Dan's! The soup dumplings are to die for. They're such good quality and always come out consistent. Their chili oil dumplings are also very good. I highly recommend their bok choi on the side! They make their chili oil in house, and the server was so kind enough to give us some to go. Another server was amazing by recommending this delicious beer to us. My family enjoyed it! It's very bright inside and clean. We are regulars here now! read more

dan modern chinese - soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California