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    Dan Sung Sa

    3.9 (1.7k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Edward S.

    Dan Sung Sa is dark and smoky. It is filled with little alcoves along the walls. The grill is at the center with half a dozen cooks rapidly turning the skewers of meat. Is it the spot to start or end the night in KTown? Ddukbokki with Ramen: This massive plate will put you in a food coma. On a giant leaf of lettuce, squiggly elastic ramen noodles stretch to the edges of the plate. The rolled rice cakes are thick and as chewy as bubble gum. Triangles of thin fish cakes offers bit of protein in a sea of carbs and sweet red gochugang-based sauce. For veggies, you get onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots. If you're still hungry, there's a hard boiled egg. Dumbbells: Vermicelli noodles are tightly wrapped in seaweed with bulbous battered ends. The dumbbell-shaped treats are crispy and chewy at the same time. To take advantage of the great deal on skewers, you need to purchase an alcoholic beverage, which is a smart idea for washing down all this delicious savory food. When you've had enough, pay at the counter in your way out. Parking: The tiny strip mall location has valet. If you're lucky, you might find street parking not too far away.

    Tawny V.

    Dan Sung Sa is a hidden gem located in Koreatown! It's a well-known divey bar with a fun, lively atmosphere that keeps locals coming back. The service is quick and friendly, making it a great spot to kick back and relax. The food is hella good, authentic Korean comfort food that hits the spot every time. The drinks are also reasonably priced, so you can enjoy a few without breaking the bank. The fried chicken was flavorful, but next time I'll ask for the sauce on the side to dip. The skewers are my favorite, they're perfectly grilled and full of flavor. The Korean pancake was hot and crispy, just how I like it, and it's always a satisfying snack. Overall, Dan Sung Sa is a must-visit if you're craving good Korean bar food in a laid-back setting. It's the kind of place that feels like a local secret. Come early or hella late to avoid the crowds!

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    Bella S.

    I love this place! I know it can get super busy on the weekends, but both times I've still been sat at a reasonable time. The workers are so incredibly nice! The service is great! The food is so delicious and for a reasonable price. Specifically, the skewers after you get a drink. I always eat the pork belly skewers and the beef short rib. The best part about it is that they leave the stick out of it, so it just comes as a plate of meat. My favorite is the Korean Tteokbokki with Ramen noodles. It is so well seasoned, and it is a guilty pleasure of mine. It also has many pieces of kimchi. The corn cheese is yummy and great as a side of anything that you get there. They also give you a free cabbage soup to start that is so flavorful in itself! I also love the ambience as well as the decorations and set up of the restaurant

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    Harrison W.

    Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 My friend invite me here to have a dinner and drink. I passed by here a lot of time in the past and always saw a line. Now I get my chance to try it out. My friends ordered a lot of food. I mean a lot. We also had a few pitchers of beer and soju. The food are ok for me. Some of them are pretty pricey for my opinion. I would have to come back here again and order moderately to see what the true cost but for now they are solid 4.

    Aaron G.

    Price point and vibes unmatched. Parking: literally ring of hell. But I can't hold it against them. Hard to be a place with such a small footprint and do it this good.

    Bailey C.

    Such a cool vibe in here with really good food. I've been a couple of times and I always get food to share. Everything comes out pretty quick although there's usually a wait to get in! Typically moves fast. The service is friendly and the food is always fresh and delicious. We got so much food last time I can't even name it all haha photos included:)

    Kevin R.

    Some of my friends showed me this place spontaneously and it was good! Their menu has a lot of items on it so it's a little bit of something for everyone. I tried the Kimchi Pancake , Beef Bulgogi with Crystal Noodles , Potato Pancake , Fried Shumai , and the Corn Cheese. All of these had good flavor and decently priced for the amount of food you can get. My favorite was the Kimchi Pancake. Service was decent , our orders were taken fast and food came out relatively fast. Ambiance is amazing. It looks like you're not even in LA. Really good late night spot. Overall , would come again and try more of their menu items!

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    Damon T.

    Probably one of my top 3 restaurants in US ever. when u walk in it's dark and cramped. Barely any space to walk. The seating surrounds a grill and there are tables on the outside for larger parties. I really recommend sitting on the counter. Cool to see the grill. They are quick with the service and everything is easy to order on a piece of paper. To order the $1.99 skewers you must buy alcohol. It is soooo worth it though. 2 people ate till we were stuffed for about $60 after tax and tip. Crazy deal. U MUST GET THE GRILLED STEAMED EGG. I'm addicted and obsessed. Another thing, BOSSAM IS LIKE $15!?!? I'm this economy is crazy. It's soooo good too. One of the best I've had. Comes with some soup and veggie sticks. If you want to order more u just tell the waiters what you want. Surprisingly didn't come out smelling like smoke. Must be some top notch ventilation over the grill. 10/10 must try for food and ambiance. Unlike anything I've ever had in the states.

    Tiffany C.

    Yes, the food is good--but is it worth the wait? Absolutely not. You can find similar food anywhere in K-town. The inside is very cramped and doesn't feel the cleanest. I'm not sure why this spot is so popular or how people are willing to wait hours. The service was good, but overall, the wait just isn't worth it.

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    Monica C.

    Our son wanted to go there. Luckily we didn't have to wait at all. We ordered the lemonade soju. We had their spicy chicken wings, cheese omelette, cheesy corn, barbecue chicken, potato and kimchi pancake, pork skewer, spicy and non spicy chicken skewers, nut skewer, shrimp skewer. We liked the pancakes and the chicken wings the best. The place didn't disappoint. The ambience was cool and fun.

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    Claudia H.

    I was reading some of the reviews and a lot of them complained about the service, but I actually had a pretty good experience here. The servers were pretty friendly and willing to help. They are really busy so they might be a bit rushed but they weren't super rude or anything. I came on a saturday night around 8pm and a table for 2 was a 40 minute wait. I liked the vibes, and sitting at the bar station was nice being able to see the skewers being grilled. We got the ddukbokki, stir fried kimchi pork belly with tofu, chicken skewers, frog leg skewers, grilled egg skewers, and hot sake. Food was pretty good, it's what you'd expect from a pocha. My favorite was the stir fried kimchi and pork belly and tofu. It was a lot of food for 2 people, and I wish I could've tried some of the other skewers! It would be easier to do that with a bigger group & try a bigger variety of dishes

    Miguel R.

    For gormandizers, visiting a place like Dan Sung Sa (an place that saturates IG reels) should be more than a hit or miss experience. It should be an experience that allows us to visit and contemplate the sum of our eating journey to understand exactly happened within this range. I am so happy to reflect upon my experience to this place because it was nothing short of impactful, immersive, and fresh. And for a dinosaur in the foodie-scape this is nothing short but a vacation to a new field where I frolicked. My friend Conrad and I had attempted to go here but the wait was an effective deterrent. Truth be told, we did not ask for the wait time the crowds outside were enough of an omen. But a few days ago, on Easter night, he and I decided to tackle the place around 10:00 p.m. and the wait for two was less than 15 minutes. We entered and we were seated in the corner of the counter that faced closest to the door. I genuinely felt like I was in a Korean Alley sitting down as I saw street vendors cook bites of wonder, with street notes and street sensibilities. The steam rising was a sort of mist that help transport me to a far land away. But being there was kind of weird cause I was in a corner and the chill of the entrance door bugged me. I asked for a possible change to our server and she spoke to the host and then he approached me and said "You have to wait outside." He said it, while using his thumb to make the motion of kicking me out. Other Yelpers have noted that this place has rude staff. I concur. The guy had no grace and he did not even say we cannot move you here are your options. But I remained composed as I want to be more patient and simply explained that we could stay in our current seating. I continued to express myself in the tone that I wanted to receive and Jean our server eventually followed the melody that the mute can hear--- that okf kindness. I will now transition to the food which was both a treat and engaging to eat. Like I said before, I was transformed to the alleys of Seoul here and I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone and try something that I felt was traditional but not for me. In that way I could say I ate the flavors of Asian culture when they were not drenched in orange peel. I tasted the chicken feet and almost immediately regret it. There was almost no meat in the bite, there was only ungrilled and unfried chicken skin. I tasted the lack of heat. I tasted the skin. For ever more, it will stand as a ghost bite--- haunting me because it was so bad for me, but for others, who were raised on eating it on the regular the bite might have been just like my grandma made after playing squid games. But Conrad and I had items that were love on skewer and plate. So they had these super cheap bar bites like 1.99 for theam and I wanted to start ordering. Jean informed us that we could not order those if we were not drinking. I dont drink, I said, and almost like an echo that does more than parrot, he said, I don't either. I then asked what is the cheapest drink we can get so can order from the skewer section. She pointed to a dollar sake and I said give it to a customer and you take it. We also ordered the cheese corn, a sea food korean pancake, frog legs, garlic, chicken in some sauce (that was really good) and this bulgogi glass noodle soup that was also effectively warm, boney-brothy, korean rice cakes, grilled garilic and other stuff. What send me to the top of Hallasan- Korea's Mt. Fuji- was having a mouthful of the cheese corn, a peeled piece of roasted garlic, and the chicken that I cannot remember. The tastes were clean, worked well together and were familiar yet different in a lovely way. It was flavors I understood elevated by Korean ways and tricks that I believe were imported just for the place. The seafood pancake (once it cooled a bit) was shrimp based and it was cooked with chunks of carrots and other vegetables that were more than flavor profile building they made me feel like I ate a salad field within an egg. One of the reasons this place is so immersive is because they do not shy away from embracing the theme, like hard, hard. Everywhere you looked stickers and graffiti were there. The feeling of make shift eateries that were made of wood but in the street was so compelling is making about never visiting Korea because I spent sometime in its alleys, enjoying good food, with a good friend, with Korean drama around me. And that is the kind of eating that is not just fulfilling or delicious, it is transformative.

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    Ashli A.

    Absolutely DELICIOUS! Wow, I give this place a 9/10. We got here right at the opening, so all the food was extremely hot and fresh. The seating was really cool! The decor transports you to Korea immediately! We went with a booth, and engraved our names in the wall :) To eat, we got the corn cheese, kimchi pork belly, grilled pork belly, chicken feet, bbq pork ribs, shrimp skewer, stuffed shrimp and cream cheese wonton, and the cabbage soup. Just WOW! It was all so delicious! We also shared a grape suja! The service was also amazing, and we were attended to constantly without ever feeling rushed. My only take back is the price. I think for what we ate, it could've been a tad bit less. $105 was our total before tip, but a few of the dishes were very tiny. I'll likely be returning soon :) great place I'm glad to have been introduced to!

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    Do they have any vegan options? Asking for a friend I'd like to include. (she doesn't mind shared grill)

    Can we bring our teenage niece? *Should* we?

    Yes! It's not dangerous in any way.

    Will it be open on January 2nd?

    Yes! They're open 365 🎉

    Could dine solo here?

    Yes

    Is there air conditioning in the restaurant on hot days?

    Yes 🥶 🪭

    Do you allow outside food (specifically a cake for a birthday)?

    No 😭

    Can we book a table?

    It's first come first serve.

    Are we able to make reservations for a party of 9 during weekends?

    Yes

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    Yes

    Do we have to make a reservation?

    You don't have to, but I recommend it. You can call them during their business hours. If you do make reservations, they are strict with your whole party being there otherwise they won't seat you and you have to wait.

    Do the kimchi pancakes / potato pancakes have meat in them?

    Hello Carly No no meat in both .… 

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Only indoor

    I'm allergic to peanuts. Is there a lot of things with peanuts in it?

    I'm also allergic and I've gotten full at this place.

    Is there a happy hour? If so when?

    No happy hour 😔

    Do you have to be 21 and over?

    Yes, it's a bar

    What time does the kitchen close?

    1:15 am

    What on the menu is vegan?

    lol don't come to k town if you're vegan. Please.

    Are they open New Year's Day?

    Yes ^^ we are open 365 Days a year ! Happy new year ~

    Are there good pescaterian or vege options?

    Yep! Plenty of fish rice and veggie based dishes fasho. Keep in mind more bar than restaurant (at least to me). No shortage of options but on the heartier side.

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    Came back to Bacari W. Adams tonight after my last experience and wanted to give credit where it's…read moredue, the turnaround was honestly incredible. Huge kudos to Kal especially. She completely made the experience from the second we sat down. She had already saved us the cigars we missed out on last time and even brought out prosecco as soon as we were seated. She literally had a timer going for the cigars so they would come out quickly, and because of that they were one of the first dishes we received. The pacing of the meal was PERFECT. Dish after dish came out nonstop without feeling rushed. We were seated around 6:45 and somehow finished eating by 7:30, which is honestly impressive considering how much we ordered: caprese, polenta fries, cigars, chicken sliders, wings, broccoli, and cauliflower. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and timed so well. Also shoutout to Kai and Fabian for the amazing service throughout the night. You could genuinely feel how attentive and organized the whole team was this time around. My mother-in-law loved the watermelon tequila drink, and honestly the only disappointing part of the night was being too full for dessert This experience reminded me why I used to love coming here so much during my USC days. Really appreciate the team for turning things around and making us want to come back again.

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    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    The food and service was so good. So many fun and unique flavors and the staff is super kind. Love…read morehow lowkey it is. Will be returning.

    PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! 4.8…read more Hatch is located on the ground level of The Bloc, an open-air shopping center in downtown Los Angeles. The restaurant offers outdoor seating overlooking the lovely green turf and provides tall heaters for cooler evenings. My husband made lunch reservations here and told me it was just a quick 10-15 minute walk from our hotel, The Ritz-Carlton. We crossed a few intersections to get there, and it was well worth the walk. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming host. The ambiance is light and airy, featuring high ceilings, light-colored walls, and light wood furnishings. The overall aesthetic is clean, modern, and very inviting. We stopped in for a late lunch and ordered the "Eggcellent Lunch" prix fixe, which included the following: *Tuna Tataki Handroll ~ seared wild caught tuna, tomato & shallot salsa, rayu chili oil, ponzu, micro cilantro *Seaweed Salad ~ w/minced garlic. Served alongside the Tuna Tataki Handroll *Squid Ink Karaage ~ 2-day brined fried chicken thighs, squid ink, house pickles, grilled lime, black garlic ranch *Chicken Breast Skewer ~ char siu marinade, black sesame *Bacon Shishito Skewer ~ applewood smoked bacon *Chicken Meatball Skewer ~ sous vide egg yolk & tare dip Bottom line, everything had visual appeal and was packed with flavor! If we lived locally, we would definitely return for dinner. I have no doubt the rest of the menu would be just as tasty, and I can only imagine the restaurant coming alive in the evening with a lively crowd, happy diners, and a well-stocked bar.

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    HATCH.  Modern, clean lines.
    HATCH. Modern, clean lines.
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    DAMA

    DAMA

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    Was brought here by a friend as they knew I was a foodie and wanted to show me their favorite tapas…read morespot Downtown in the Fashion Distric for an early birthday celebration. Cute building with lovely patio seating: from the trailing hanging pothos plants, Spanish tiles, to relaxing latin-house music the vibes were welcoming. I'm not much of a drinker though, when asked if I wanted to make my pina colada a "float" I thought incorrectly about ice cream. It was graciously explained that you take an additional shot of rum and float it on top of the drink or mix in to make it extra boozy. The pina colada is top notch they hollow out a real pineapple to make the drink and it's the size of your face! The watermelon cocktail was delicious and there is also a mezcal option. Tasted like if a watermelon aqua Fresca was combined with a margarita, there is a hint of salt that brings out the fruit sweetness. We special ordered a bunch of different proteins and vegetables at half portions to make a feast: Aguachile- Light refreshing starter, kanpachi perfectly marinated and great for the summer heat. Crispy potato- Phenomenally done fingerling potatoes. Whipped beans- Carnitas on top made this dish. Fried chicken tacos- Found the chicken slightly on the dry side, if there was a creamy/thicker sauce would be even better... nothing wrong with flavor, good mild heat. I did enjoy the fresh shredded cabbage and carrots, reminded me of bahn mi. Empanadas- Loved the acidity of the sauce that cut through the fattiness of the ground meat. Light shell. Crispy Squash flower- Delicate crunch, like an angelic version of a jalapeno popper. Lamb chops- Definition of "treat-yourself" luxurious meat lollipops. Celery salad- Simple dish but the lemon flavor and tartness really helped break up the richness of other dishes. Churros- Light crunch and small, petite dessert. The thin caramel sauce is addicting. Fine dining, for those special occasions or if you just want to splurge for a morale boost highly recommend this restaurant. Valet parking or park across the street or around the corner in a lot for $5-10.

    We've probably been to Dama two dozen times. It's one of our regular spots and we love it…read more First of all the service is always great. The staff are lovely humans who really seem to care about their customers. We have some faves on the menu. The bean dip is fabulous and I'm addicted to the baby gem salad. They have recently amped up the filling in the delicious crispy squash blossoms and I love the acidity and heat. The fish is also a hit in my books. One dish that doesn't work for me is the lamb chops, which is a shame since it's my favorite protein. I've ordered them multiple times with clear instructions on temperature and have found them overcooked and tough. The beef tostada was just ok. Whilst I loved the pickled veg on the side, the beef was underseasoned. It wasn't bad - just not up to the standard of other dishes. The vibe in the place is welcoming and the restaurant is nicely appointed. We will continue to be regulars and it's really worth trying if you haven't been yet.

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    Lovely interior and decor -- summer getaway
    Lovely interior and decor -- summer getaway
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    Butterfly

    Butterfly

    4.0
    (104 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    Butterfly was one of the highlights of our stay at The Shay…read more I stopped in for a light lunch on our first day and ordered the Atún Pacífico ceviche. It was fresh, incredibly flavorful, and beautifully presented. The watermelon aguachile was equally impressive, with bright, refreshing flavors that were perfect for a warm afternoon. Prices are what you'd expect for a rooftop hotel restaurant, but the quality and execution make it money well spent. The setting is what really makes Butterfly special. The covered outdoor dining area sits next to the rooftop pool, creating a true resort atmosphere. Once you're up on the sixth floor, it's easy to forget you're in the middle of Culver City. You can disappear from the city below for a few hours and just enjoy the atmosphere. On Sunday morning, after my daughter's wedding, our family gathered there for breakfast before everyone headed home. I had the open-faced omelet with wild mushrooms, poblano peppers, Monterey Jack, salsa macha, queso fresco, avocado, and micro cilantro. It was outstanding. I also sampled my daughter's pancakes and ordered a side of the smashed fingerling potatoes, both of which were excellent. The only hiccup came when the server accidentally dumped my side of breakfast potatoes into my brother-in-law's lap after the chrome fry basket tipped off the tray. He had already eaten elsewhere and had just sat down to visit with us, so it was an unfortunate way to say hello. The staff immediately apologized and brought out another order of potatoes, which was appreciated. Mistakes happen, and they handled it professionally without letting it overshadow an otherwise excellent meal. Overall, Butterfly serves high-quality food that is thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented in a fantastic setting. Whether you're staying at The Shay or simply looking for a rooftop meal in Culver City, it's well worth a visit. 5 stars

    The overall vibe wasn't great, uninviting and the food was just ok. Not how I expected my bday…read morecelebration to turn out. For spending over $400 you would think to have a decent experience at the least. When we arrived, everyone was at the bar area watching the soccer game. Cool and not a problem but you shouldn't come off annoyed like I've bothered you while " watching the game." I told him I had a reservation. It didn't seem to matter at all. The pool was on the smaller side, but since there weren't a lot of people, it wasn't a problem. However, the water was murky. The cabana was a nice touch we rented it for two hours from 6p to 8p I don't think I could recommend this timeframe because it got too cold (on one of the hottest days of July) and we couldn't fully enjoy ourselves, had to get out of the murky water earlier than expected. It is a cute spot and has so much potential. Maybe it was good at one point and went downhill or someone just stopped caring. There were only two nice servers and that was the cabana server and the guy who brought out our food during lunch he had cute heart glasses. Other than that, everyone there was cold and offputting. Including the valet and the guy at the front desk, whom I asked where Butterfly was located, a question he seemed to be tired of hearing.

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    Dan Sung Sa - korean - Updated July 2026

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