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    4.1 (345 reviews)
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    DAN MODERN CHINESE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Javier S.

    Came here for dinner, wait time wasn't long, everything was absolutely delicious we tried a variety of dishes. Mason our server was amazing, informative, attentive and hilarious. It's a chill ambiance for date night, solo or with friends/family.

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    Nikita K.

    Good as a one-time experience, but I wouldn't come back. For appetizers, we ordered the pickled cucumbers and the seafood tofu salad -- both were tasty and interesting. The cucumbers had a nice fresh flavor with just the right amount of salt, and the tofu seafood salad also tasted super fresh. For my main dish, I had the Pork Soup Dumplings. They were very juicy and had a good flavor. For dessert, I ordered the black sugar boba, and that's where things went downhill. It had a strange, unpleasant taste. It was extremely sweet, the boba pearls were soggy instead of chewy (also very sweet), and the milk tea itself was nothing special -- I couldn't even taste the tea. The service was good, and the ambiance was okay, but I didn't like the seating arrangement and it didn't feel cozy.

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    Matthew C.

    Love to come to dans! The food here is always so flavorful and yummy. I love their noodles and fried rice. They have the best flavor and the perfect amount of salty. The services here tends to be great and never a long wait!

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    Tena D.

    i've seen reviews comparing dan to dtf, and i can't say i agree... but i did enjoy my dining experience here! i do like the option of steamed, pan fried, and even extra crispy dumplings! if there was a vegetarian xlb i would've loved to try it, but i settled for the vegetable dumplings, and got them pan fried. i also wish there was an option for chili oil in the vegetable dumplings, but luckily our server supplied us some on the side. i wish the description said what was in the dumplings, it seemed to mostly be spinach with maybe small chunks of mushroom and tofu? regardless, it wasn't very impressive in flavor. the vegetable dan mein was the highlight of my meal! the veggies are done beautifully and the noodles are lathered in a delicious sauce. definitely would come back for these, and maybe to try some of the veggie appetizers. overall, portions are not very large if you plan on sharing. parking in the area is also pretty difficult, so be prepared to pay in a nearby lot

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    Christine C.

    10/10 hands down one of the best thick noddles I've had, the meat melts in your mouth. Vegetable Fried Rice paired well with th noddles. I always love a pickled cucumber side dish I think this is a great add on always. We also ordered the pan fried pork dumplings. Staff was very friendly, service is fast too. Perfect for family and big groups. Indoor dining is all that is available. I have been wanting to try this spot for the longest but Sawtelle location closes early but this was a treat!

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    Maxton F.

    Santa Monica is a terrible place the only good thing there is interscope headquarters!! The service is bad at the end of the day because they get irritable!! The ambiance is so mid, you look around and it's tons of other people making tons of loud noise in a bad annoying way that makes you wanna leave. Food is mid.

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    Eric K.

    This place is often compared to Din Tai Fung and I have to agree it's about the same quality (Just average imo) and price. The interior decor has a modern feel, as the name suggests. Portions were small, if you plan on doing family style be sure to double up on everything. We felt the service could be a bit faster, as even on an empty lunch service food took a while to come out. There's a nearby parking structure and only a 15 min walk to the pier. They do not validate for parking.

    Christian A.

    Came across this place in Santa Monica and decided to check it out. Really wanted to try the three cup chicken and we weren't disappointed. Made the mistake of ordering two cups of rice which is actually a lot. Service was quick and reasonably priced.

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    Tom C.

    Always easy to get seated outside even when sawtelle is busy. The food is always good, they have great soup dumplings.

    Marcos L.

    Love this spot they never fail to let me down, I brought my family with me this time and it was great to see that this place carries such a wide variety that everyone was able to find something! The location is perfect just one block away from the pier and the food was incredibly flavorful and perfect! Thank you to our server Mason who made this dinner even more enjoyable with his conversation and recommendations!

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    Portions were small. Service was fast and servers had excellent knowledge of the menu. But for the price it wasn't what I hoped for.

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    Ate here one day, and then the next! The food is sooo yum and comparable (and better) to din tai fung without the 2 hr wait.

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    Decent. The food is very solid but not spectacular. I liked the fried rice and scallion pancakes a lot.

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    Love this place. The XLB and garlic green beans are to die for. As are the dan dan noodles

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    Is there a patio that allows dogs?

    Yes, we have tables set up on the side walk and you can bring your dogs. Thanks.

    What are the vegan (not vegetarian) options?

    Vegetable fried rice (ask for no egg), vegetable Dan mein noodles, cucumber salad starter, garlic broccoli, and veggie dumplings are my vegan go-tos.

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