Loved this place!! Parking was hard we needed up paying 15 dollars in a lot nearby since we didn't want to keep looking for parking. The vibe in there is amazing! it's so fun to feel like your in a whole different city or place as soon as you walk in. I did think it was going to be cheaper than it turned out to be butttt I would still go back. The highlights were the short rib and the tender beef skewer. I would go back and try more things than just the skewers but it was super flavorful and not overly sweet. The service was good too I would say the staff was nice but not overly friendly which is ok. It was fun sitting at the bar the lighting is nice and dark and it gets smokey and cool inside with the chefs cooking the skewers in the center. I would love to go back!! read more

Don't even know where to start... There is a common theme in these reviews where if they sit you by the food serving area, it's pretty much game over. Terrible service, food is MID at best. I don't drink alcohol either. No bonchon was served to us although others around were getting appetizers and small plates. I am extremely polite to my servers regardless of how terrible the service was. Left a 25% tip on a $100 check. Left and absolutely am never coming back to this sorry excuse for a restaurant. WEST LA native born and raised. There are MUCH better options in the area that provide better customer service and have more polite workers. The people working there are over worked to the bone. It is almost like they make you feel bad for coming to their business and ordering food. I don't come to K-Town for "customer service" or even polite servers. I come for good food. I believe there is a thin line between authenticity and being extremely rude. This restaurant leans heavily on the pretentious rude side. Again, want to apologize for eating at your restaurant. God forbid I was hungry and wanted to order off your menu, please forgive me. read more

Such a fun spot with an amazing vibe! It's definitely a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, which made it feel even more special. The dim lighting added so much to the overall experience and created a cozy atmosphere. Service was quick and attentive, and every dish came out packed with flavor. My favorites were the asparagus bacon, pork rib, and mushroom skewers--each one was absolutely delicious. I also ordered the deokbokki, and wow... it was SO good! Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. Can't wait to come back and try even more from the menu. Highly recommend! read more

Dan Sung Sa - Outside view - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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SOOOOO DELICIOUS! The wait was only an hour on a Friday night and we were able to find street parking a few blocks over. This spot is definitely worth the hype. Every dish we tried was delicious, specifically the Kimchi Pancake, and the ambiance is amazing. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Dan Sung Sa - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Get one of everything. You won't be disappointed with anything. Perfect for any occasion with friends, family, distant cousins, new friends, coworkers, solo date. Most things are paired with some kind of tasty sauce but certain things don't come with sauce so I would ask if you are a saucy person. lol Service is amazing and fast, we literally blinked and the food was in front of us. read more

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:) read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Dan Sung Sa is your go to place for some late night munchies. But keep in mind, you will most likely be put on a waitlist, depending on the time you go. I'll refrain from adding anymore photos since there are so many available. Here is everything we tried along with the menu #: 2. chicken skewer, 6. Mushroom skewer, 21. Beef short rib skewer, 31. Yellow peach on ice, 42. Fried dumplings, 49. Corn cheese, 77. Ddukbokki with ramen noodles, 2. spicy tuna roll. We also tried the yogurt soju. Everything was yummy and we left satisfied. I see people commenting on the employees' attitudes. I had no issues with anyone. Everyone did their job and that's all I can ask for when coming to eat here at midnight. Will be returning. Can't comment on parking since I didn't there. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Dan Sung Sa - Stir Fried Kimchi and Pork with tofu Ddeokbokki - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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This spot is one of those lowkey, late-night gems with a super cool, tucked-away vibe. Dim lighting, graffiti-covered walls, and an open grill setup--it feels like you found somewhere you weren't supposed to, in the best way. The skewers are the main event and they don't miss. Everything comes out hot, slightly charred, and packed with flavor. The chicken was juicy, the shrimp had a perfect snap, and the beef was rich and tender. Even the wings were glazed just right--sticky, smoky, and super satisfying. Simple menu, but they execute everything really well. One thing to know: you have to be 21 and order a beer if you want to order the skewers, so keep that in mind before you go. It adds to that izakaya-style experience, but definitely something people should know ahead of time. Overall, it's all about the atmosphere and quality bites--great for a chill night, grabbing drinks, and sharing a bunch of skewers with friends. Definitely a spot you go back to. read more

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Dan Sung Na is a late night Korean restaurant in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles. They serve mainly skewers but also offer a variety of small plates. It's located in a very small plaza with valet parking and street parking nearby. We went on a Saturday night and it was really busy but we were able to get seated quickly (make sure your entire party is present). The restaurant has a dim interior and a lot of graffiti on the walls. In the middle is their open kitchen filled with smoke where they cook the skewers and it's surrounded by tables and counter space. We started off with complimentary soup which was warm and refreshing. We ordered a variety of their skewers and their corn cheese. Of the skewers my favorites were the beef short rib, pork belly, and grilled steam egg. The corn cheese was delicious and was a crowd favorite. It was salty, sweet, and cheesy especially near the end when the cheese got crispy. We liked some of the skewers but most of them were just okay. I'd highly recommend getting the corn cheese. read more

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I don't really understand this place, it's got a huge crowd, we came here around 5 o'clock, and we already have to wait We ordered the skewer, the pancake the soup , we got a good variety of it, they don't taste good or bad just food, the skewers are not really skewer, more like small plates. The food is cheap though... Im guessing people like the ambience , but honestly, it's super packed, the seats are really small, we had to constantly move the food on the desk because it has no space, if that's the vibe you're looking for then maybe this is for you. Like you have to keep yelling to talk. I don't like or dislike this place. It's just not somewhere I can relax and eat lol read more

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If I could, I would give this place 10,000 stars. You absolutely have to try the food and experience this incredibly authentic and atmospheric spot Our recommendations except dishes on the photos their Skewer, chicken , pork, vegetables, so much juicy read more

Dan Sung Sa - Dumping (boiled) - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Big portions and good food! We ordered the kimchi pancakes, beef bulgogi with crystal noodles, and the tteokbokki noodle dish. I really enjoyed the pancakes, they were delicious and flavorful. My second favorite dish was were the tteokbokki noodles, they were thick and the mix of veggies and sauce all together really made the dish great. The beef bulgogi and crystal noodles were good, but I feel that the bulgogi maybe could've had more flavor or seasoning. We also had some pork belly (not pictured), and this was my least favorite dish because of the flavoring. read more

Dan Sung Sa - Kimchi pancake, beef bulgogi with crystal noodles, tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place and have been coming here since I was 16, but my friend almost completely ruined it for me one day. Well start with how he almost ruined it for me, then get into why this place is so great. So my friend who now owns a wine company in Santa Barbara which has Santa Barbara in the name and the word winery somewhere in the name used to come by and visit me in La a lot from where he used to live in DC. Whenever he would come, he would ask me where to go eat. So we went to a bunch of different places but he liked this one a lot, so we ended a lot of nights here. One night, he asked for the bill twice and they were taking a while so he said let's just walk out. I followed him like an idiot. I was so embarrassed to come back for so long, but one day he finally wanted to go back and bring his wife and maybe kids there. The greeter looked at me and was like, "It's you!!!" I was so embarrassed and he kept blaming me for being the person to do it when it was him, and his wife had to save all of us by paying cash for the missed bill. But it wasn't my idea to come here that night. Last year I was furloughed from my job and was on unemployment, so I took home only $40,000 last year. That type of person stays home at all costs unless someone else is paying for things. So it made me sad he ruined my spot for years. Anyway my mom showed me this place when I was 16. My friend Thomas introduced me to the owner probably close to 2 decades ago. All of a sudden, Anthony Bourdain went to the place and it got super popular. Even during Covid they did everything in their power to ensure people could go out and enjoy great food by setting up balconies and a tent outside. They have amazing skewers. Their mushroom skewers are some of the best out there that pop with flavor. Their short rib (kalbi) is just so good and if you compare it to the price of other restaurants, it's probably around half price of everywhere else. I think it's literally the same price as what you would pay at the grocery store, pound for pound, which is crazy, and that's not even cooked. They have amazing dishes from corn cheese to dumplings and so many of their menu items are great. They give you a courtesy soup at the beginning that has a hint of a kick of spice to it which is really refreshing. Their lemon soju comes out in a little teapot you can pour out. I thought they give you barley tea, but it's oolong now. Maybe a change happened recently but it's pretty refreshing. The servers are always kind and attentive. The atmosphere is great because you can see everyone cooking and also get cool wall art where a lot of people mark up the walls. The food is just phenomenal and the prices are still reasonable, even though everything else is getting more expensive. This is the place to be, but sometimes... The lines make it hard, because everyone already knows that this is the spot to go to in ktown... Hopefully they don't hate me anymore and know it's that one guy who owns the wine company who did it!!! It wasn't me!!! It wasn't my idea either!!! I was freeloading off my friend!!! read more

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very long wait times here on the weekend! this place is poppin!! inside decor is super cool, felt like i was eating in an alleyway. got a few dishes. a lot of skewers, red snapper sashimi, kimchi and pork stir fry with tofu, pork neck stew, mackerel and 2 soju cocktails. my favorite was the snapper, it was pretty fresh and tasted good with all the sides. i also enjoyed the stir fry! that's one of my fav dishes growing up. a cool pocha and i liked the food, will be back! read more

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First time trying this place after hearing rave reviews. Great atmosphere and great vibes, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the food. The short rib was my favorite dish, but I felt like everything else needed a sauce or more flavor. I do love how they give free soju though! read more

Dan Sung Sa - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friends and I came here on a busy Saturday night after we smelled the delicious skewers and saw a long line outside. We had to wait about an hour to eventually be seated. It was a very busy night for this place. The inside is pretty dark and small with a lot of graffiti on the walls. I felt like I was being transported to a small Korean pub in Seoul. Everything is pretty close together inside and it was a pretty busy and loud environment. After we were seated, we were served two complimentary appetizers: some cold vegetables and cabbage soup. The cabbage soup was tasty. Then we ordered the spicy chicken skewers, beef skewers, black sausage skewers, tender pork skewers, scallop skewers and a seafood pancake. Here's my ranking of each item: 1) 5/5 -- The spicy chicken skewers were my absolute favorite. The chicken was tender and the spicy sauce was so delicious! The heat definitely builds with each bite though. 2) 4/5 -- The tender pork skewers were indeed tender and had a lighter flavor, but again very enjoyable. 3) 4/5 -- The scallop skewers were also very tender and tasty, but the scallops were very small. 4) 3.5/5 -- I expected more flavor from the beef skewers. It was a good cut of beef, but I like when there's a sauce or a marinade. 5) 3/5 - The seafood pancake did the job and had a generous amount of seafood filling, but I really wish that the pancake was crispy and had more golden edges. I'd come back here again if I was craving small skewer plates with some soju or beer! I would just recommend coming on a weekday, so you don't have to wait an hour in line. read more

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1st time trying this place. This restaurant gave me a street food vibe at late night time. (Tip)~when we tried to order skewers items from the menu, they said grilled items can only be ordered when we order alcohol. So we ordered beer just to try their quality of food here. Service was not good either. All the staff seemed to be busy when there were a lot of empty tables. They grilled foods when the orders were made which is good because they were fresh. Steamed pork belly was good with tender pork slices that were easy to chew and delicious to eat with green salads that were provided. Beef intestines skewers were good as well with soft intestines that didn't have that stinky smell. Intestines were grilled with good seasonings. On the other hand, kimchi that came with lunch box was not fresh and it had a foul smell and foul taste too. I had kimchi before at many of the K restaurants and I'm very positive that other kimchi doesn't taste or smell like that. Lastly, when the bill came out, all I saw on a piece of paper was the total amount of money with language that I could not understand or read with my own both eyes. So if a manager was reading this- my review- please tell your responsible staff to PRINT legibly so that ANY customer can understand what they are being charged for and how much they are being charged to eat at this (your) restaurant. Thank you so much for reading this honest review everyone. read more

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Saturday night, 6 PM was date night. We waited 50 minute wait for a table. Parking was cheap and easy, valet parking for $5 cash, $8 Zelle or Venmo. The valet guys were really nice and friendly. Service was good for how busy they were. Services were well informed when we asked questions. It was our first time there, and had lots of questions. Food was good, not great, but food quality matched the price of the food. In order to order from the skewers menu, we were told we had to buy at least one alcoholic drink. I wasn't planning on getting a beer that night, but I did. Inside the restaurant, it's low comfy lighting. I did not take pictures of our food because of the lighting. I didn't want to mess parties around us by hitting them with the flash. We enjoyed our meal cell phone free. Dan Sung Sa was even busier after we finished our meal. With so many options in KTown, I would not consider going back for date night, but would when going in a large group of friends. Dan Sung Sa was vibing with tons of positive energy and drinks. read more

Limited food options for the sober people. Unfortunately if you don't drink, you can't order items #1-26 from the food menu. But you can order from the rest of the menu. Check out the food menu photo I took for references. We end up ordering the beef bulgogi with crystal noodle, which had lots of beef and very little noodle. Great if you're a beef lover but if you want more noodle, don't expect it. At least it had a decent taste but would I get it again? Probably not. The soft steamed egg was nice and light. I would get it again. We went around 6pm to beat the large flow of people that go for dinner and having to wait outside for long and we walked right in. Valet parking and street parking available around. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for a quick dinner date and it was the perfect option. We were worried about parking as Koreatown is terrible for street parking, but they had their own valet. There were tons of groups waiting outside, but we were called in 10 minutes or even less smaller parties get seated quicker because of the bar area. We ordered a bunch of items, but the most notable one was definitely the kimchi pancake. Large portion and super yummy. read more

Dan Sung Sa - Kimchi pancake - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my third visit to this charming little restaurant because nothing says pre-Dodger game excitement like food and a plumbing crisis! We got there before doors opened at 4:30 PM (because we're fans like that), and sure enough, a long line had already formed. You'd think they were giving out gold bars with every meal. Right before they let us in, one of the staff stepped outside and started taking glamour shots of the front parking lot because clearly, water pooling near your front door deserves a spot on the 'Gram. At first, I didn't think much of it. But then we got seated and... waited. And waited. You know that feeling when you start wondering if you've turned invisible? Yeah, that. A good 20 minutes later, someone finally noticed we existed. Turns out, the staff was huddled over some mysterious puddle inside, treating it like it was a crime scene from CSI: Restaurant Edition. That's when it all clicked the picture-taking, the awkward mop ballet, the overall vibe of panic. Plumbing problems. Classic. If you've been here before, you already know their bathrooms give off haunted house energy pitch black and mildly terrifying. You're left wondering what else might be lurking in there, and trying really hard not to think about how that connects to the food coming out of the kitchen. Yummy! We ordered the usual, tried to enjoy what we could, but honestly? The whole "impending indoor flood" ambiance kind of killed the vibe. To make it better, the staff crowding around the same spot like it was a live performance only made it feel worse like they wanted us to really soak in the issue. Anyway, we wrapped it up pretty fast and probably won't be rushing back anytime soon. I mean, we came for dinner, not dinner and a drainage drama. read more

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Last Saturday me and my friends came back here after 3 months and decided to wait for more than an hour to get in. Sorry I am not able to take photos of our other food because we got so hungry and we can't wait to devour all of them. It's always cozy and chill place for us to eat and catch up. The service is awesome and very friendly (Love at first sight to our waiter ) But overall, the servers are been very friendly and amazing. It was worth the wait. We will definitely come back anytime soon :) read more

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Back here again. At this point, it's going to be come an annual visit. Food: Fresh grilled squid - Pretty good! Came already broken down so it was easier to eat. Spice does build up quickly. Rice cake skewer- Delicious, spicy, slightly sweet and crunchy. 10/10 would get this again. Pork belly skewer- YUM. Chicken feet skewer- Pretty good. Shumai skewer - ... this tasted like the frozen shumai you'd get in the freezer aisle. Spongy, bland and overall wouldn't get it again Scallop skewer - Ordered this but never got it. Hanwoo beef skewer - Also YUM Vienna sausage skewer - I'd skip on this. It wasn't too memorable. Spicy chicken skewer- Chicken is tender with just the right amount of spice. Chicken skewer - Tasty and not dry: Black sausage skewer- Plump. Strong flavor with no metallic taste ( positive). Beef short rib skewer- YES. Tender pork skewer - Definitely try this one too. We never got our scallop skewers but if they charged us for it, we can't tell because they don't provide an itemized receipt when the bill arrives. Overall definitely worth coming for skewers and the grunge ambiance but keep in mind this place is BUSY. Items might get lost in all the movement. They're also trying to get you in and out as quickly as possible since they have to try and accommodate all the people lining up. read more

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Came on a Sunday night & it was pretty busy. But thankfully we got seated pretty quickly, like 15 mins this was at 5:30pm. The inside is really dim but it's an interesting experience. When you get seated, they give you a soup. Which was pretty good since it was raining. We chose a few different skewers, all the beef skewers were yummy. And got one bottle of soju. We didn't experience any rudeness really & wasn't charged more to order the skewers with more alcohol. So not sure about the reviews for that? If I was in the area, I'd come again! The parking lot is valet only & its $5 read more

Seriously loved this place when I stopped in with some friends! Not only was the food bomb, but the server was super chill and guided us in the right way as far as what to order and how much of it to order for our party of 7. Definitely stopping by soon! Also, had so much fun and the food was so good I forgot to get pics lol read more

Came in late on a Tuesday night, went with a party of four; and they called our name but we weren't there but they accommodated and made us next in the line! They have a valet, but if you want to park in the street, it's almost impossible on a busy summer night. Karen was our server, she was great and very attentive, but noticed that after asking her to give us a little more time in our order, she didn't end up coming back until about 10-20 minutes later, but she recognized she took a little longer and we thought that was very attentive of her. Thank you Karen! Ordered the Ddeokbokki, Red Snapper Sashimi, Chicken Gangjung, and Fried Dumplings. We ordered some skewers too, but in order to get them you have to buy an alcoholic beverage. The interior is dark, the vibe is late night eats. The walls are littered with personality and character; not so much vandalism as it is charming. For the prices too, this place is great for large groups with large portions and after a Dodger game or a busy night at the club. Everything ended up being $100, which is pretty damn good and leftovers too. read more

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Worth the hype!! Or maybe im delulu by the prices in this economy today lol. You have to buy an alcoholic drink for the skewers so don't think you can go if you're under 21? $5 valet in the small parking lot, theres oakobing/sunright across the street. Inside is very dark, rustic looking, it can get crowded for two people but for groups of like 5-6 they do have booth tables. Service is super efficient and since the space is small its super easy to get the waiters attention. You MUST order an alcoholic drink in order to get the order sheet for 1.99 skewers (beer offered). Then you get the order sheet for the first round and order via waiter for the entrees you'd like- which they have a lot. If you want more, you'll have to flag down the waiter and put the order in. They give free cut veg with ranch and a spicy clear soup at the beginning as "free banchan". You can get full with skewers. I love the variety they have! My favorites were the beef and spicy rice cake ( actually does have a kick). The scallops are smaller than typically expected but everything tasted fresh. The mushrooms are button :(. The only thing is that sometimes the chicken/beef can be overcooked so its a hit or miss. They do have the grill flavor but not the charcoal flavor of true Japanese yakitori u may crave. However, for the price and ambiance its well worth it! Bring your friends and just be aware of tighter space~ read more

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It's been well over ten years since I last reviewed my favorite Korean spot in LA. A lot has changed since then with me drinking way less than my college days and most importantly, going plant based. Does Dan Sung Sa still hold up to being my favorite K-spot in town? I can wipe away a tear because yes, yes it did. And I am so glad the vibes and food are still top notch. This spot has gotten so popular in the last decade. I took some out-of-town friends recently and was shocked at how busy its become. I've seen it be featured on No Reservations and the advent of social media popularizing places, so I was worried they'd be too 'gentrified.' Luckily, food is still solid here. They still serve their complimentary radish soup, the portions are still huge, and the menu still vast. The staff were able to help me identify some vegan friendly options and while limited, there were some big hits here including: - Tofu with Topping: fresh, sliced tofu topped with a spicy dressing which they said was vegan - Mung Bean Jelly Salad: a refreshing bed of greens with mung bean and a similar sauce as the former My entire group loved these two even though they had the items I once ordered such as the crispy chicken and the tteokbukki. Some other big changes now - there is no longer smoking indoors (thank goodness) and babies are allowed. Yeah, let that sink in just a bit. While it's not exactly the same as it once was, DSS still holds up to expectations and my friends and I had a wonderful experience. I'd be happy to return once again in the near future. read more