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    Dan Sung Sa

    3.9 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 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!

    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.

    Dumping (boiled)
    Karina G.

    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

    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.

    Evan M.

    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.

    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:)

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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.

    Grilled shrimp
    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.

    Cheese omelette
    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.

    Stir Fried Kimchi and Pork with tofu Ddeokbokki
    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

    Kabbyo C.

    Vibes!!!!! Food!!!! Service!! ( and not to mention some of the most beautiful & kindest Korean people I've ever seen ) so worth it !!!

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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 .… Read more

    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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