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Dan Modern left a great impression on the table. Ordered the following: 1. Baby Bok Choy 2. Chicken Lo Mien 3. Shrimp Fried Rice 4. Pork/Crab XLB Everything tasted amazing and well prepared. The prices are premium, the quality matches! Enjoyed every dish!
We weren't that hungry, but craving some noodles. I wanted to go here because of their half portions. They mostly offer half portions for their dumps and some noodles. We got their Dan Dan noodles. It sure had a kick to it. However, it was pretty tasty. This was a reg order so if you're ordering for yourself then it would be enough or even a little less. The oxtail noodle soup was not bad. It had a few pieces of oxtails. The noodles were ok. It was kind of bland. The broth was pretty clear. Soft noodles. Portion was very small for the price. Not sure how a full size bowl would be lol The scallion pancakes were good. Since the oxtail noodles were bland, I ate the meats with the scallion sauce. Yummy! Overall, it was an ok experience. The restaurant was clean and neat, but it was pretty empty. Meter/street parking
First time visiting, they had good quality food, and friendly, attentive staff. It's located in the same plaza as Sugarfish, Uovo and Williams Sonoma. The place was clean and spacious but the chairs were hard and uncomfortable. They have lots of gluten free options. We enjoyed the short rib dan mein made with hand made noodles (good flavor and the meat was tender), shrimp fried rice (had big chunks of shrimp), popcorn chicken (light & fluffy, good flavor, not overly fried), snow pea leaves and pan-fried handmade pork dumplings. The only dish I didn't like was the pickled cucumbers, it was too sour, it's different from the traditional Chinese cucumber salad. This place was a little pricy but you're paying for quality and good service. We will return to try more items on the menu.
Food was bomb. Mapu tofu with pork is spicy, but a good spicy, we didn't have to add any additional spice to it. Service was friendly. Dan Dan noodles were too mushy for me and it was mainly because of the peanut sauce. I thought the sauce was too dense. The black pepper beef was tender and super flavorful. Restroom score 6/10 - could use more TLC. I would take a dump in there if I had to. I would recommend but for small groups. The space is charming and small - not good for large parties IMO.
First of all, the restaurant is located very conveniently in a little plaza at the corner of Cordova and Lake in Pasadena. I like coming here because it is not usually very crowded, and it is possible that it's because the pricing of the food is usually on the higher end. That being said, the food is reasonably good. The seaweed tofu salad has a nice kick to it. The black pepper beef was cooked well and the seasoning was not overwhelming. The crab fried rice tasted good, but the flavor of the crab was not as prominent. The dumpling was solid, but certainly overpriced for five pieces. The Dan Mein with chicken was a solid dish, but probably could get similar dish at the Chinese restaurant in San Gabriel Valley. Parking is easy, on the street or in the parking lot behind the restaurant. You can also park in the parking lot behind the Jamba Juice, which is located south of the Cordova Street. The servers were excellent, very attentive, extremely friendly, and definitely helpful. Would definitely come back, but knowing that it is on the expensive side. For seven dishes, pretty standard ones, it was approximately $150 after including tax and tip. The ambience was definitely immaculate, very clean restaurant, and the food was pretty solid.
came here on a Friday night around 7:30pm for dinner and was able to get seated right away, but it was still a full house! It took a while for the server to come around and take our order but it's understandable during the dinner rush. They also did apologize for the wait. We really like how they had chicken rolls which is different than the tradition beef rolls but we really enjoyed them. The XLB comes in an order of 3 or 5 which is nice if you want to order less or try different kinds. We also noticed that the ginger provided is very fragrant which we liked. The mapo tofu was great over rice, the Dan Dan noodles had a nice spicy kick to it. String beans were fresh and dan mein was super flavorful. Overall a great spot, would love to come back and try more dishes.
This past Saturday, my husband, our little girl dog and I visited the area and decided to make a to go order for lunch here at Dan Modern Chinese. Tucked away in the corner, right across from Philz Coffee, it is an easy miss if you don't walk into this hidden area of restaurants and businesses. My husband made the order inside while my little girl and I sat at one of the tables outside in the courtyard. My husband ended up ordering: Dan Dan Noodle With Pork, $10.50 prior to tax- My husband ordered this one for himself. He liked this dish and had said that even though the portion size looks small, he felt satisfied and full. Sesame Noodle With Pork, $10.50 prior to tax- I liked the chew of the noodles. I also liked the sesame sauce that I poured in (not all of it because I don't enjoy a really saucy soupy type of noodle). The pork was fine but minimal on the portion. ---------------------------------- (Total= $23.20 after tax) Wait time was about 10 minutes, which is fine and reasonable for take out. I like that there is outdoor seating and also numerous of tables out in the courtyard so that we can dine outside with our little girl. I would consider coming back in the future to try other dishes.
Got Doordash since they were having a promo of BOGO pork Xiao long bao (pork dumplings)! Such a good deal since it's usually $23.40 (for 5 pieces) but I got it for $11.70 and it came with 10 pieces! My order arrived pretty fast - less than an hour The Xiao long baos were a bit cold when I got them but it's not a big deal! Normally, it should have sizzling hot soup coming out as soon as the first bite is taken! However, it was slightly dry since majority of the soup most likely dried up. Other than that, the pork dumplings was very flavorful and delicious! The dumplings were a bit small but don't underestimate the size because it was stuffed with plenty of pork! Overall, I felt like I really got the bang for my buck since my entire order of 2 Xiao long bao dishes (including tip) was a little under $18! What a deal!
Place is always nice and clean. Servers were great. And they have a lot more items on their menu. We specially enjoyed the beef roll with the oxtail filling
They were packed on a rainy Saturday evening at 7pm. Although we waited a while, I didn't mind so much because I knew this meant the food was good. When we were seated, our server immediately handed us menus and took our drink orders. We ordered the mapo tofu with crab (spicy but so so so good), the pork and rice, pan fried dumplings and soup dumplings. Everything we had was lovely. I am very curious now about that mapo tofu with crab...I must return to experience it again! We ate everything and were surprised by the reasonable prices (especially given this economy). It was $99.75 for 3 people - not bad! I can't wait to bring folks here now that I know it's a restaurant that provides excellent value for money, great service and just the best Chinese food.
Visited: November 2025. Saturday ~2:00pm. Wait Time: None, but that might've been because of the rain. Food/Drink: - Scallion Pancake ($8.50): Crispy and flaky. I needed to dip it in the soy ginger dipping sauce for flavor. - Crispy Vegetable Dumplings, 5 pcs ($10.75): The crispy layer was impressive. Flavor was lacking. Needed to be dipped in sauce. - String Beans with garlic, half order ($9.50): Good. Had a nice bite to it. We asked for extra garlic and liked it that way. - Shrimp Dan Mein Noodles ($19.25): The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente. The mushrooms added even more texture to the dish. The sauce was savory, but too mild for me. - Egg Fried Rice ($14.25): Standard. Delicious with their chili oil. - Sapporo ($7): Good. A beer is a beer lol. Served in a bottle and I was given a glass to pour it into. Service: Excellent! The server was attentive and pleasant. I was especially impressed because the staff scooted a second empty table next to ours so that we'd have enough space for all the food we ordered. Parking: There's a parking structure directly across the street from the restaurant on Shoppers Lane. The rate is $2.00/15 min with a max of $16. Convenient but steep. Alternatively, there appeared to be metered street parking and other paid lots or parking structures nearby. Next Time: I'd come back if someone else wanted to, but it's not something I'd personally crave. I'd get the Scallion Pancake again and would try the Mapo Tofu and Popcorn Shrimp.
Based on my experience, this restaurant was just average overall. The service was friendly and attentive, which I appreciated, but the food did not meet my expectations. We started with the pork and shrimp soup dumplings. While they were decent, the flavor reminded me a lot of shumai, and I was hoping for a more distinct taste that would set them apart from other dumplings I've had. We also ordered the dan dan noodles, which were the biggest disappointment for me. As someone who enjoys dan dan noodles regularly, I found the noodles to be overly soft and soggy, which took away from both the texture and overall experience. Lastly, we tried the crab roe fried rice. It was acceptable, but the flavor was quite mild and somewhat bland. We ended up adding soy sauce ourselves to enhance the taste. Overall, the service was good, but the food quality and flavors did not stand out enough for me to want to return. While others may enjoy it, it unfortunately did not live up to my expectations.
Another visit to Dan modern cuisine and again a great experience. Food is always so fresh. Well prepared and fantastic service. You have to return because they do change up the menu from time to time. Today they added thin noodles as well as a chicken roll Love the sides. String beans were crisp and when you enter you can experience the aroma as they prepare the food. To me it's the spices as well as their mixture of seasonings. Well balanced and truly the star. The food is never too heavy One is in no danger of being disappointed here
2 years ago
It's my second time here but I still prefer Din Tai Fung for their XLB Soup Dumplings. The skin is thinner here but less flavorful. The Short Rib Dan Mein was really good though and we could see that every table ordered some form of the Dan Mein. And their string beans are better though than DTF - seems much more fresh, the garlic taste is stronger. The mapo tofu was a bit bland...although it seemed like a very popular dish. The food all took some time to come out so we could tell the dishes were well prepared. It got pretty packed on a Friday evening. Service was good overall but we noticed each server did things differently- no one offered us hot sauce but the table next to us was. Thought that was a bit weird. read more
10 months ago
Popped in waiting for my car to be fixed nearby. Carlos greeted me and made sure I was welcomed and comfortable. I ordered the Dan veggie noodles, chicken soup, and spicy tofu with jasmine hot tea. Friendly service and prompt. Give Carlos a raise because he's too good to stay as a server. read more
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Thank you for your continued support—we’re really glad to hear the…
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We have passed by this place many times before and have always wanted to try it. Went in on a Friday evening, and was able to get the last table before the waitlist started. Service was excellent. The staff was extremely attentive to refill drinks and check on us. Having eaten at places like Din Tai Fung and 101 Noodle Express or Mr. Dragon Noodle House, the food wasn't anything to write home about. Almost all of the dishes paled in comparison and were quite salty for our taste. It's a very clean and modern dining room, so service and ambience was what made up for the experience. I don't think we will be going back. read more
5 months ago
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Thank you so much Richard!…
My manager highly loves dan modern chinese so we got lunch here while she was in California. It was my first time and her second time dining. We were seated right away and food came out quick. We both ordered the lunch portion of the short rib dan mein and xlbs. All the food were delicious and each dumpling did have a good amount of soup. I still prefer Din Tai Fung for xlbs. The lunch portion was a bowl of noodles but it was filling. The noodles had a sweet yet savory soy sauce flavor. read more
1 year ago
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That’s such wonderful feedback — thanks Andy! We’re thrilled to hear…
I keep coming back for the veggies. The green beans and the seaweed with tofu is the best. Their knife-cut noodles with mushrooms have this fantastic smoky flavor--though the portion is a little small. Thankfully, you can swap in brown rice if you prefer. The Salt & Pepper Tofu is a standout--crispy on the outside without being overly breaded--and the Spicy Pork Dumplings are just the right level of heat. Pro tip: Parking is easier across the street if you're cool with a short walk. Downside: They can be a little understaffed at times read more
3 months ago
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Arleth, we love being your go-to when that soup dumpling craving…
6 months ago
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Thank you so much Melia! We’re glad you and your family had such a…
Run, don't walk to this place! It's incredible! Cute location with decent amount of seating in a bright atmosphere including an open concept so you can see the team working on your delicious food. (Also shared patio seating outside). We sampled 12 dishes as this was my first visit. They are known for their dumplings and noodles - all handmade. Every single dish we ordered was tremendous. Here are the details...Tried two flavors of XLB, the pork+crab as well as the chicken+shrimp. The skin is appropriately delicate and broth super tasty. Filling ratio perfect. Dare I say, rivals DTF? Then moved on to two different dumpling types - one chili chicken wontons. Absolutely delicious with a balance of savory and sweet. Tried the crispy pork+shrimp dumplings. Super unique and I've only had them done this way once in another state. Small plates were fantastic: the pickled cucumber, seaweed & tofu salad (incredible recipe), salt and pepper tofu (one of my favorite dishes of the day and different than any other place I've had this), scallion pancakes and super unique pork belly bun (also another favorite, and was done with a unique crispy bun, filled with three types of vegetables which complimented the perfectly sliced pork belly). For mains we sampled the short rib dan mein and the Dungeness crab fried rice. Superb. Of course had to get some veggies and the sautéed garlic pea shoots were perfect. One unique feature of this restaurant is that they serve half portions for so many of the options - so if you like to do more small plates, family style eating, this enables you to try so many of their goodies. Service was impeccable and the staff worked as a team, extremely attentive and responsive. So appreciated the modern twist on classic recipes for so many of my favorite dishes. Highly recommend!!! You will not be disappointed (and by the way they have several locations across the geo). read more
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Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you…
This place is amazing and so affordable. We got three items and it came out to be $40. We got the short rib Dan noodles, scallion pancakes, and pork xiao long bao. The Dan noodles were sooo good. Like the short ribs were so soft and sauce was so flavorful. The scallion pancakes were so fluffy. The xiao long bao was good too. I liked how big they were. The service was great. The waiters were so nice and so attentive. Always so quick to serve us and checked up on us. They boxed everything up and provided extra sauce. Ultimately I would come back and try other things on the menu. I might even get two of the Dan noodles! read more
7 months ago
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Thank you so much for the 5 stars Tony, we truly appreciate your…
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Matthew, thank you for the 5 stars!…
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Wow, thank you for such an incredible review Layla! We’re so happy to…
2 years ago
Ordered the lunch portions for salt & pepper tofu, short rib dan mein, and pork and shrimp xlbs. Super solid-- got to try a little of everything but have to say that the xlbs were juicy but not as flavorful as DTF. Definitely thinner dough, though, which I loved. The short rib noodles were delicious, but slightly salty towards the bottom of the bowl because of the sauce. My server was great, but there was another guy who made me feel rushed, even though there were plenty of seats around during lunch time. read more
10 months ago
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We love this energy—thank you Shayla!…
I've been eyeing Dan Modern Chinese as a potential new Chinese place in town to add to my list, and its location makes it accessible and easy to visit, with the prices being reasonable. It's tucked away in a small plaza and the restaurant is clean and service is fast and thoughtful. I went on a Sunday during lunch and ordered the Vegetable Fried Rice, Pork XLB, and the Chicken Stir Fried Noodles (Chicken Dan Mein). The Pork XLB was not spectacular, with the filling being a little grainy. It didn't go above and beyond, but wasn't bad either. The Chicken Stir Fried Noodles definitely near the sweet side instead of salty, which I personally was not a fan of. However, the noodles were chewy and thick (they reminded me somewhat of handmade noodles), and the pea sprouts scattered in the sauce were definitely a bonus. The Vegetable Fried Rice was probably my favorite item that I ordered. It was a little oily for my taste, but the seasoning wasn't over the top and the vegetable to rice ratio was perfect. Overall, definitely a decent place to grab a bite. The menu is definitely worth exploring, and it is an interesting twist on Chinese cuisine in the modern age. read more
10 months ago
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Thank you so much for the kind review Billy! We’re glad to hear the…
This place is not cheap but the food is really good, not greasy and has some of the best garlic green beans and veggies I've ever had at any Chinese place in the area. I like their soups, vegetables and their dumplings aren't bad. Obviously places like Din Tai Fung who specialize in dumplings have better ones but there are serviceable ones here among the other delicious items. I order them for my picky daughter though I would get other things instead. The food is always good, hot and pleasantly served and always looks attractive and fresh. The service is sleek and efficient, like their decor, which is a welcome surprise from the average place. I like this place and it's usually solid and consistent. read more
I was at Philz which is next door to Dan Modern Chinese. I decided to give it a try since the food smells very nice. The restaurant is very clean and spacious. I placed an order to go; I tried the following: - Beef Roll - pork & shrimp Xiao long bao - chicken & shrimp Xiao Long bao - steam pork & shrimp dumpling -chicken dan mein noodles: thick noodles with chicken and shitake mushrooms. I also ordered pork & dungeness crab xiao long bao, but I was told they don't have Dungeness crab in their menu anymore. The service was very fast. The food was delicious and savory. It is one of the places that you could go for a nice and fast meal. read more
Dan Modern Chinese in Pasadena offers a refined take on classic Chinese dishes. The Xiaolongbao (pork/shrimp) were juicy and flavorful, while the short rib Lo Mein was tender and rich. The onion pancakes are crispy and satisfying -- maybe a little too crispy -- and the bok choy may be the best I've ever had--tender, fresh, and perfectly seasoned (read deliciously garlicky). The price-to-portion ratio felt small for a U.S. Chinese restaurant. At $111 for four people, including two orders of Xiaolongbao, one entree of short rib Lo Mein, onion pancakes, bok choy, and a couple of Thai iced teas with boba, it was priced moderately. read more
1 year ago
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Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you’ve had…
1 year ago
The food is excellent! We ordered the following dishes: Shao long bao ( so juicy & tasty ) it's their signature dish- a must have! Ma po tofu - the spices and flavor were on point - the best we've had Crab fried rice- you can't pass this up - chunks of crab (real crab) so fresh 3 cup chicken- again the spices, ginger were cooked perfectly. A flavorful dish. We didn't forget appetizers, we ordered the cucumbers and seaweed. The half size were decent portions. A great pairing to go along with the meal. Everything tasted so good! We love the decor, refreshing, very clean establishment. Our waiter Brandon, provided excellent service. Always made sure we had everything we needed. We will back again for sure! read more
10 months ago
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11 months ago
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4 years ago
Me and my daughter we're looking for a place to get soup dumplings after watching a live taping of America's Got Talent at the Pasadena Civic center. DTF had too long of a wait and I couldn't get a reservation ahead of time but other yelpers had reviewed this restaurant and said the XLB were good so we decided to give it a shot. Thankfully there is a parking structure right across the street and even though it is a pay lot it makes it convenient. On a Sunday night around 5:30 it wasn't too busy and we were able to be seated right away. The staff was friendly and attentive and the food came out pretty quickly! We absolutely love the garlic green beans and the Pickled cucumbers (although word to the wise they are a little bit spicy so if you're wimpy like us be prepared to have that kick at the end). We of course got the pork xlb and they were good but only came five to a basket. Also got steamed pork and shrimp dumplings which are also good. We got the salt and pepper tofu which was good but probably wouldn't get it again. My daughter got the oxtail noodle soup and because we eat quite a bit of oxtail and quite a bit of soup we were expecting more flavor than this came with. We will not get this particular soup again. read more
4 years ago
Came here for a weekday lunch while having a coworking day. Serving very traditional Chinese dishes and I feel like you could tell the freshness and quality of the ingredients. We ordered some staples from string beans, xiao long bao in pork/shrimp, short rib lo mein, and crispy pork dumplings. Favorites were the string beans and the crispy pork dumplings. The beans were covered with real chopped garlic and had a really bite to them. The crispy pork dumplings also had great crispy outer layer and juice filling. The short rib in the lo mein was a really good quality and cooked perfectly too because it was pretty melty. Price to portion is 'modern' and probably sized to what you should eat, but I'm so used to having an abundance in other Chinese spots. I recommend a visit here for a yummy meal nonetheless! read more
Had a craving for dimsum and dan modern definitely hit the spot! Dan Modern is tucked in the corner of a small plaza. It took me a minute to find but luckily there was a map that helped. There is street parking on lake ave, $1 an hour, or various parking garages nearby. Only indoor seating available. This place comfortably sits about 50 people. I ordered a hot tea, short rib dan mein, and pork and crab soup dumplings. Pork and crab soup dumplings - 7/10, I was expecting the filling to have a bit more flavor. however, the wonton wrapper was thin and held a lot of soup which I liked. short rib dan mein - 10/10, this was so delicious!! the short rib melted in your mouth, the noddles were a perfect texture, and the flavor uggghhh. i'd come back just for this. Staff was kind and attentive. My waiter Carlos recommended the short rib dan mein and frequently came by to check on me, which i appreciated. Overall, the food and service is great but it is initially hard to find and a bit on the pricier side. If it's in your budget i'd recommend this place! read more
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Hello-does anyone know if they take reservations here? Reading through the reviews I'm a bit confused-some say they do, others say they don't. We have a party of 12. TYIA
Is there MSG in the noodle dishes? Legitimate answers only unlike the one below.
MSG allergy here-- I called and asked them and they said NO!
Do you take reservations or do you just show up and be added to a wait list?
Hi, yes it is waitlist system, we do not currently take reservations. Thank you.
Do any of your dishes have peanuts or tree nuts in them(cashews, walnuts, almonds, etc)?
Hi, we do not currently use any nut products. Thank you.
Does Dan Modern offer frozen potstickers and dumplings to go?
No, it is not mamma lus...
Is there private parking?
There is a parking structure behind the restaurant, but there are fees (not sure what they are). There is also a lot on Cordova and Lake that offers 90 minute free parking.
Are there any gluten-free options on the menu?
They have fried rice, veggies and three-cup-chicken which are all very tasty. Dumplings and noodles are wheat based.
What are the vegetarian options?
They no longer have the vegetable XLB dumpling. I came here specifically because this was on the menu.
When are you going to open for lunch? Would love love to have good dumpling place near work!
they open at 12
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