The food was delicious and as a plant guy, I absolutely enjoyed walking into the space, seeing the vibe and the ambiance. They were able to work with my shellfish & tree nut allergies and had great recommendations for me. Once seated, we spent an odd amount of time waited to be greeted and begin table service. Just keep that in mind when you plan your visit. read more

DanDan - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Wanted to try something new in Milwaukee, and I kept seeing Dandan pop up on social media--so of course, we had to try it. We got there about 20 minutes after opening. The minute we walked in, a man sitting next to the hostess--who appeared to be part of the restaurant, not a customer--just stared at us. No greeting, no smile... just staring. The hostess also seemed a bit confused when we walked in. She asked if we had reservations; we said no. Then she asked if a high-top table was fine, as if the restaurant were packed. We agreed, assuming there would be a long wait for a regular table. But as she led us over, there were plenty of regular tables available. So right off the bat, the vibe wasn't particularly welcoming. As for the service, the waitress did a great job with the welcome and checked on us at a perfect pace. We also liked the decor--plenty of cute design elements that would make for great photos and draw people in. The menu was well done too: not overwhelming, just the right amount of variety in each category. Honestly, this part is why I gave the place more stars than I probably should have. As for the food, it was just okay for us--though that may have been due to what we ordered. There were only two of us, and we got three dishes: shrimp fried rice, beef chow fun, and kung pao chicken. We thought that would give us a good variety. The food had good flavor, but all three dishes tasted very similar. If you try these same dishes elsewhere, the flavors are usually more distinct. I do wish we had tried more of the appetizers and drinks--maybe that would have changed our rating a bit. read more

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I would give up my first born for Dan Dans Happy Chicken. We had the best meal and best service at Dan Dan last night! Our server Andrew was amazing and so knowledgeable about all of the food and where it came from (I am gluten free so I'm always nosey about this) Highly recommend the brussel sprouts for an appetizer and the happy chicken for an entree. #enchanted Anyone who writes a bad review about their food needs to go get medically checked out. read more

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Visited on a Monday night at 6pm and the room was packed. The sichuan pork dumplings ($15) and short rib potstickers ($16) were flavorful, but small in serving. The dough of the potstickers were dry and chewy like they hadn't been cooked enough, but were accompanied by an incredibly tasty sauce. The CUMIN BEEF SLAP NOODLES ($23) were 10/10 - changed my life. The beef was tender, not chewy, and rich in flavor which complimented the soft biang biang noodle. Happy chicken ($22) was spicy, as expected, with a sweet sauce, but not the most captivating dish on the menu. The mango crème brûlée ($13) flavor was too intense for me. It tasted like fake mango flavoring. Would recommend the island magic cocktail ($15) and lucky Buddha beer ($7). They were out of Sapporo which was disappointing for an Asian based restaurant. Our server, Nicholas, was fantastic - attentive and friendly! The ambiance is pleasant and cozy. read more

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Most of the restaurants we dine at are usually the result of someone else's recommendation, so we typically have high expectations. I don't often give a 2-star rating to these restaurants, so I was sad that our experience here was so disappointing. We had 5:15 reservations on a Wednesday evening. There were not too many people there when we arrived, and we got seated right away. The last time we were at this location, it was the "Tulip" restaurant, which served excellent Mediterranean cuisine. Food: To start, we ordered a couple of specialty cocktails: the Island Magic #815 for me and Murphy's Law for her. Both of these were delicious. For food, we decided on the Dill Dumplings, Pad Thai, and Rice Cakes & Pork Belly. They serve everything tapas-style, so each dish should be at optimum temperature when it comes out. The Dill Dumplings arrived first. They were flavorful, with an excellent mix of flavors. I'm not sure if this is intended, but they are heavily seared on only one side. They need to be eaten whole; otherwise, the halves deconstruct and you end up having to chase the escaped meat around the plate. Is this a serious issue? Only if you want to keep all the flavors together for the most satisfying bite. The Rice Cakes & Pork Belly came next. On the first bite, you are overwhelmed by how salty this dish is. The flavors are excellent with the exception of the salt. The textures are good too, other than how rubbery the rice cakes were. The server noted this when we ordered, but instead of "rubbery," she said "chewy." I like chewy. This was definitely rubbery. This dish was painful to eat because it could have been just so much better. The last dish to arrive was the Pad Thai. It was good, but not remarkable. After our meal, we wanted to end on a high note with dessert. We love crème brûlée, and they had a mango version. Great combination! When it arrived, it was a BIG bowl with a nicely caramelized top. It had a satisfying snap when you pushed your spoon through it. But underneath, there was no firm custard. It was literally a bowl of mango soup. This is not an exaggeration. It was so loose that you couldn't keep it on the small spoons. So disappointing. Service: Everyone we interacted with during the meal was kind and pleasant. We enjoyed the service at our table. The server and the food runners did a nice job with our orders, drinks, and food. They were eager to answer our questions and make suggestions. When we mentioned the issues we had with our food, I wasn't sure they were enthusiastic about relaying our concerns to the kitchen. Both the Rice Cakes & Pork Belly and the crème brûlée were a bit of an embarrassment. Without us asking, they did offer to take the dessert off the bill. We are not in the business of negotiating the price of a bad meal, so the entire situation was uncomfortable. Atmosphere: The interior of the place is really well done. It definitely gives you the vibe of Asian food, but with a twist. I have not been to Asia, but I could imagine this restaurant fitting in. There are plenty of interesting things to look at, with hanging pictures, ceramics, and quirky tchotchkes. We were surprised by how bad our experience was. With the owners (Dan & Dan) being mentioned in many local food articles, I expected much better. With that in mind, we are not planning to go back. read more

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When you first walk into DanDan, you're welcomed with an abundance of plants where the host brings you to your table. We made reservations, so we were sitted pretty quick. Upon being sitted we were greeted and helped by our server, Peyton, who was beyond helpful. Gave us suggestions of the best sellers, as well as, his personal favorites. He was friendly and quick to clear our table or help us with anything we needed. My friend and I started dinner with the Sichuan Pork Dumplings and two mocktails; Company Refresher and Puttin' on the Spritz. The Sichuan Pork Dumplings were so good. Can't go wrong with Dumplings and chili oil. The sauce was so good, we ended up saving it to pair with our rice dish. The two mocktails were amazing as well. Of the two, the Company Refresher was my favorite as it, tasted like strawberry soda. For the main course, we got the Happy Chicken, Glass Noodle Stir Fry, and the Beef Chow Fun. All of the dishes were amazing! The Happy Chicken was not too spicy and was nice and crispy, it also came with a side of rice. My favorite was the Glass Noodle Stir Fry. The noodles were chunky and chewy. I loved the mixed of vegetables within the dish. The Beef Chow Fun was also an amazing dish. I felt like we had more beef than noodles mixed in it. Overall, everydish did not disappoint! Definitely will come back to try the other dishes and maybe some of their drinks! read more

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We loooooved the apps: Brussels sprouts, egg rolls, kimchi pancakes. All perfection. The entrees were good, too but I think next time I'll just order off the app menu. Service could have been a smidge faster but aside from that, all was well. Good vibes inside. It's a lot bigger than it looks! read more

We have been wanting to try DanDan after seeing Dan on Top Chef Wisconsin this past summer. The service was excellent, and the waitress was a stitch. Kept us smiling and well attended. We started out with potstickers and crab rangoons, the flavors and the sauce were wonderful, we both had a cocktail that were unique and good For dinner, we split a happy chicken, caramelized, spices with signature peppers were delicious. I have to admit I love spice for flavor and the balance of spices were wonderful ....Very flavorful and Not too hot. We opted for a shared dessert of mango crème brûlée ... Yum. Would I go back? Yes, was it overly crowded? No, we were seated quickly. Definitely five out of five. read more

DanDan - Dan, Dan menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Love the food! But constantly confused by the customer service. Tonight I went to dandan and was told I could not sit at the bar, despite open seating, was told it would be a 30 minute wait instead. I would order take out instead but half the time the food is cold or missing sauces, so much better in person. read more

DanDan exceed all my exceptions. We loved that the second we walked in we were thrown into an experience. The design immulates Chinese culture with American flare. The crab Rangoon was our favorite dish- loaded with fresh crab! We also really enjoyed the orange chicken. Ordered the egg rolls last minute and they didn't disappoint. We were seated right away and enjoyed our waiter: he was friendly and gave us great suggestions. Can't wait to go back or order take out! read more

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The food was ok. The best things was the crab rangoon. The place is very colorful and vibrant. I had a reservation and we were seated right away. Our waitress was the one who made the experience undesirable. She was so rude and seemed annoyed the whole time. She was very slow throughout the whole experience. She complained that people were out eating in the cold weather and then complained we were using a gift card. Terrible service by a waitress. It was not welcoming at all and was just uncomfortable. I would not go back here. read more

DanDan - Crab Rangoon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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The service and ambiance was good but the food was not that great. I expected a lot from this restaurant based on other reviews but every dish sort of tasted the same. It also seemed salty which was very overpowering. I would recommend asking what the flavor profile of each dish you like before ordering so it's not the same. read more

Three of us had dinner at Dandan. It was a busy Friday night. We loved the dandan noodles, cucumber salad, beef slap noodles. We were bummed the bao buns were no longer on the menu as this was our favorite in the past. Two that had the desert daisy drinks did not like. Service was average. read more

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Payton was very professional and attentive from beginning to end. Food was cooked an done right. Definitely get the duck. So flavorful. Loved the chill environment. Drinks were very tasty. Definitely coming back. read more

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First time to DanDan in a solid 2-3 years and was happy to be back! My husband and I went for a date night on a Tuesday. We booked reservations ahead just in case, which was probably the good choice because it was almost full. After being sat a two-top our server swiftly brought over waters and reminded us how the menu/food service works: it's recommended to share items as every dish comes out as soon it's ready, which makes food arrival very staggered. Honestly I kind of love this concept! We chose three menu items and that was plenty! The smashed cucumbers were sooo dang good and refreshing. Literally going to try to remake these at home. Big fan of the dill and chilis incorporated. Loved the general tao cauliflower bites too. Tons of flavor and plenty of rice to pair. The last dish to arrive was the Singapore noodles, which were also five-stars. They had a bit of a kick which was perfect. The entire meal was a win and the Japanese beers paired great. One thing I think worth mentioning is the "wellness surcharge" that showed up on the bill. Upon looking into it, I guess it's charge used to pay staff benefits like health insurance? And hey I'm not against that at all (I worked in the service industry for yearsss and totally get it/would have appreciated that). However it seemed a little odd they don't make you aware ahead of time. Just thought I'd share the info as I can see some folks not loving this or not loving being told about it. All in all, my husband had a wonderful dinner and experience. Definitely rec others come here! read more

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Important to know that I didn't eat dishes from DanDan's main menu but rather the set coursed meal as part of their "Dim Sum Guest Chef Series" with Chef Eva Chin. It was a bit disappointing given my high expectations from Dan's run on Top Chef. All-in we paid $90pp and as a couple we had to share a "properly portioned" plate of food for 2 ppl for each of the 4 courses with 7 sampled dishes. The Pipa Tofu dish made with sweet shrimp and watercress was the most unique item that I tried. Other than that, the food was relatively bland or not fresh enough for my liking. The staff were pretty impersonable too. The crowd was more American than Asian and the menu was clearly watered down to fit local appetites. I don't know that I'd come back to try their main menu..ask me in a few months. read more

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My fiancé says: DanDan? I'm a FanFan! We went just after opening time on a Sunday. It was already starting to fill up and by time we left it was almost fully packed. I think that must say something great about this place! I enjoyed the ambience, with dim lighting, interesting decor, and nice touches like the water glasses, menus, etc. Despite being super busy, the staff were still very attentive and the food was timely. We enjoyed the family-style aspect of the dishes and the meals were large portions. We started off with the egg rolls and potstickers. The egg rolls were fantastic! Well cooked and paired with sweet and sour sauce. The potstickers were also good, just not our favorite based on the chewy nature of the dumpling and short rib filling. The dinners were all great! The right amount of spice and flavor and each ingredient shined. Both chicken dishes had the right balance of sauce to breading to chicken ratio. Overall, would definitely recommend for a visit! read more

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I've been exited to try Dan Dan for a while! It's a very cute place on the corner. Everyone was very friendly. We were seated without a reservation at the bar, and the bartender was great (even made sure I got free birthday cookies). We loved the appetizers. The crab rangoons were so so good, great texture! I wasn't over the moon about the entrees. I had the dan dan noodles and it felt like there were way too many competing flavors. My husband was also not in love with his dish. I think for the price and how highly people speak of Dan Dan, we were hoping for better plates. That aside, we did enjoy our time, portion sizes were good and ambience was great! read more

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Solid... I will preface this review by saying that it may be slightly skewed by a lot of hype before trying. We were immediately greeted on a busy day without a reservation and decided to sit at the bar. We enjoyed the service at the bar as the bartender did a great job walking us through the menu and concepts. I will say the aesthetic is also nice warming for a great date night. Where the appetizers and wings weee great. However, our main courses to me just had a little too much going on with to many flavor profiles trying to be mixed together. I commend them for the creativity but just felt like the mixes made things a little overwhelming. We did enjoy the desert served in honor of my wife's birthday though. Overall, solid would probably stick to appetizer style dishes though. read more

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Loved this place! Its Asian tapas. We were seated in the back, an area with only a few tables, and it was much quieter than the main area up front. Our server was great and recommended a drink he made up (he is also a bartender). It was Pey-Pey's Dessert Daisy and it had a little kick. Really good. Kind of like a Margarita, but no lime. We started with the crab rangoon, real crab and probably the best rangoon I have ever had. Don't skip it. We had the pork dumplings - very good, the vegetable fried rice - very good, the walnut shrimp - sooooo good and the kung pao chicken - okay. Great food and reasonable prices. read more

Food was fantastic! We ordered 3 appetizers and 3 entrees and that was enough for 4 of us! Cocktails were great too! Service was fast and friendly. read more

We finally tried Dan Dan for the first time and man, we should've done that much sooner. Service was fast, friendly, no over bearing and really added to a lovely dinner. Plenty of options for all types of dietary restrictions and food allergies. We'll definitely be going back! read more

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Veggie dumplings were the highlight of the night, very small serving but excellent! Crab Rangoon presentation was superb but flavors fell short. Pork belly was a huge disappointment, mushy texture and the meat wasn't crispy at all. Shrimp fried rice totally missed the mark #not fried rice. Hostess was rude. Server seemed like she didn't have time for us. Table were so close together. Bathroom was clean. Food runners were super nice. Cool place, we were sat at a high top, no choice given. Very small table but we made it work. Don't plan on going back. read more

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Dan Dan noodles seemed dry, the sauce didn't help them, they were clumped together and I had to pull some of the apart. The chicken Boa sliders were tasty. read more

DanDan - Chicken boa slider - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Finally tried @dandanmke yesterday! How am I just now trying this place? Heaven. Yall, no joke, this was amazing. Asian fusion is a favorite of mine, so I have been dying to try this place for a while. It lived up to all of the hype. 1. Atmosphere: 10/10. The vibes were intimate, warm. Beautiful Asian decor, notes of red across the rooms. We have a two year old daughter, so they got bonus points for being so accommodating. 2. Service: 100/10. Will was our server, I have never met a server that makes you feel like a best friend. He greeted us with the most chill demeanor, checked on us just the right amount of times, engaged with our daughter and dealt with typical two year old behavior with charm. Simply amazing. There was also another waitress that talked with our daughter throughout our visit and brought her a "surprise" of fortune cookies in a rice to-go container. This made my daughter's day! My mama mind was so relaxed. 3. Drinks: 10/10. My husband and my mom got dirty martinis. I got the T-H-Tea "mocktail", which had 10mg THC, rishi black tea, lemon, and peach puree. It was so refreshing and delicious. It gave me the perfect "high", very relaxed and still able to function normally. Very important with a toddler 4. Food: 11/10. Like I said above, DELICIOUS. We shared all small plates and entrees so we could try multiple, different items. We started with the egg rolls (not our favorite, personally... but could see how many would love them) and the crab rangoons (okay, we could've ordered so many more of these. They were THAT good. The fresh crab flavor, which is rare for rangoons, put this dish over the top). Next, we ordered the shrimp fried rice (hands down, my favorite fried rice in the city. The fried egg was cooked just right, the aioli was perfection, the shrimp was fresh, and the flavors meshed so well). Finally, we tasted the orange chicken (comes with a very generous bowl of sticky rice, the orange flavor was divine) and the sichuan pork dumplings (such a fun twist on traditional dumplings that I am used to, but wow it was delicious. A bit spicy, but very bearable!) Overall, this place will be at the top of my recommendations list! read more

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Always a pleasure to eat here. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Honestly, we ordered so much to share for our table of four. I normally would say everything that we ordered. But it all was so good and we chose items that sounded tasty or interesting to us is (if we hadn't had it here before).... And we weren't disappointed. Just come. Have a great drink or two- and enjoy the food. It's awesome. read more

Great dinner! Loved the ambiance. Food was exceptional. The wait staff very helpful and fun.

Great, upper casual restaurant with affordable, delicious dishes and attentive staff. Will be back for sure. Wish I could do 4.5.

The experience was underwhelming overall. Most of the dishes were noticeably oversalted, which unfortunately extended to the service as well. My date and I arrived with high expectations and perhaps that set us up for disappointment. If you're simply looking to satisfy a craving for Asian fusion, this place might do the trick; however, I wouldn't recommend it for a special occasion or if you're hoping to impress someone. We ordered the Beef Chow Fun, as we were told it was the only dish with noodles made in-house. While the beef itself was impressively tender and flavorful, the noodles were disappointingly gummy and overcooked. Adding to the letdown, we requested an indoor two-top but were declined, despite those tables remaining empty throughout our visit. That kind of experience leaves diners feeling both confused and unwelcome. At this price point, one reasonably expects a combination of delicious food and warm, attentive hospitality. Unfortunately, neither fully delivered. read more

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This is absolutely some of the best Asian I've ever had! For sure one of the best in the city, and I've tried manyyyy places. Everything is meant to be shared and they bring each dish out as they are done. We ordered the crab rangoons for an appetizer. They were a bit on the small side but the amount of filling made up for it. 8/10 I ordered the beef chow fun and it was so delicious. It was packed with flavor and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. 9/10. My boyfriend got the orange chicken which was also amazing. The chicken was really crispy and the sauce had a nice orange flavor but not super strong like some other places. 9.5/10 The service was decent. A little slow at times but the food definitely outshined that. I will be back for sure! read more

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Ambiance: B+ Service: A Food: C+ We really wanted to love our first visit -- the ambiance was pleasant and the service was excellent. Drinks were solid (though a bit pricey at $15), and the dumplings were good. Unfortunately, the mains didn't quite hit the mark. The beef in the dan dan noodles was a bit coagulated, and both the orange chicken and walnut shrimp lacked distinct flavor. It's possible we just ordered the wrong dishes. One thing that left a sour note at the end was the unexpected 5% "wellness charge." While I completely support fair wages and staff benefits, I'd prefer these costs be built into menu pricing rather than added as a surprise fee. It made the overall experience feel less transparent. Highly doubt we'll be returning. read more

We enjoyed a few of our favorites - Dan Dan noodles - Brussel sprouts - Happy Chicken - and the jazzed up Almond Cookies Their food is always delicious!!! read more

Cool vibe - chill music and lower lighting. Very enticing menu, definitely a lot I would come back to try. I think the Friday Buffet would be ideal - the dinner menu added up quickly for what we got. Service on a Tuesday night was efficient. We tried sake, pork dumplings, fried rice, and walnut shrimp. read more

DanDan - Schmaltz Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Dandan isn't authentic chinese food by any means, more like a chinese fusion but still a good spot with a well decorated interior. service was prompt and our waiter came by several times to check on us. Smashed cucumbers were very different & a bigger portion than what I expected. Dumplings were mid, wish they were larger esp for the price point. Singapore noodles were good but REALLY salty. I was guzzling water and I've had much better char siu in my noodles. the creme brulee was probs my fav dish, would recommend ending this for dessert for a light option read more

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Because we were staying in a nearby AirBnB with a two year old and a one year old, take away was the most prudent option for us. As such I can't comment on the service other than to say that our order was ready for pickup within several minutes of when it was promised. So let's focus on the food. The bao buns were the best item in our order. They were filled with a generous portion of tender grilled pork which was in turn smothered with a tasty Asian style BBQ sauce. We shared two between four of us which was perfect for an appetizer course. For one person, two buns could be a meal. We selected pot-sticker dumplings and fried egg-rolls for our other shared appetizers. The dumplings were dry and flavorless--even the dipping sauce couldn't redeem them. The egg-roll was fine flavor wise. I'm sure they would be nicely crispy if you eat in--but by the time we got home (and we had to wait for the drawbridge to lower after a yacht passed through) the crunch was gone. For entrees we ordered Mongolian Beef (my selection) Orange Chicken, Rice Cakes and Pork Belly (my wife's choice) and, Mapo Tofu. I only tasted the beef and pork belly. The amount of grilled meat in the Mongolian Beef was ample, well seasoned, but thicker slices than I would have preferred. The vegetables were fresh and lightly stir fried so they still had a nice texture. Something about the sauce seemed a bit off to me -- not that it was going bad -- but that it lacked the depth, complexity and umami that I was expecting. The pork belly dish had more of what I was hoping for from the beef -- heat, flavor, and umami. The soft rice cakes brought an interesting taste and texture to the dish. I liked the amount of heat--very spicy but not hot enough to numb my palette. I'm glad we tried Dan Dan and I'd be happy to try some other dishes the next time I'm in town. It's better than the ubiquitous small town Chinese restaurants where we get most of our Chinese take away in Wisconsin, but still quite average in taste and quality. read more

We called in advance to see if they allowed walk-ins and they had said yes but it would only be for outdoors. My family and I were def more than okay with that. When we walked in, we had asked for a table and the host asked if we had a reservations and we replied, "no" and she gave us a passive smile and sigh. She was def rude about it. We were eventually seated inside to our surprise but no complaints. When we walked in, there are plenty of seating and it was a clean area. Booths had some blockers on top. The FOOD: Szechuan Dumplings 4/5 -- we thoroughly enjoyed these but the filling was really tiny. It kept falling apart when we were trying to grab it. Crab Ragoon 2/5 -- I enjoyed the filling -- you def can taste the real crab but there was close to nothing in the wrap. It can out fat looking but when u bite into it, it was air. Singaporean Noodles & Chicken Pad See Ew 1/5 -- there was flavor to the dishes but it was completely salty and too much sauce. We didn't finish any of it at all and def would not get it again Mongolian Beef 3/5 -- this dish was also drenched it sauce and veggies. There were a few pieces of meat. The ratio was not balanced at all. General Tso's Cauliflower 5/5 -- the only best thing on the menu. It was cooked to perfection -- crispy on the outside and tender on the outside. Would 10/10 rec All together our check came out to be $140. Pretty typical for a "dim sum" spot. Overall, I would not come back. The service wasn't as great. Our waitress didn't come by and ask how we were doing nor how things were. To my surprise, this place has a high rating but it's mid. read more

I haven't watched Top Chef but had heard a lot of raving reviews of Dan Dan so when my friend was in town I decided to check it out. I loved the vibes of the place, the decor was great! It was super simple to make a reservation and even though we were 10min early we were still sat and didn't have to wait. Took some time to get our apps ordered but after that the veg momos came out pretty quick and they were delicious. We then got our drinks and put in our entree orders. Problem came with the timing of the entree delivery. I got the Mapo Tofu and he got the Orange Chicken and his dish did not come out for 8-10 minutes after mine was given. It was all DELISH but the timing being wrong made the awkward "I want to eat before this gets cold but don't want to be rude" look I had to give my friend. Overall great food but the timing of food arriving could be fixed. Would come back again but maybe get an order to go or just order everything at once! read more

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When everyone is buzzing about a restaurant, I don't always believe the hype. I have to rely on my trusted foodie advisors beyond the Yelp Elite: my cousins! DanDan came highly recommended by these tough critics. The first time I came here, it was a bit of a rough night. Our server was awesome, but the kitchen was slow and backed up. Summerfest was going on and it did not have a good impact on the restaurant. Our food was decent, but I was a underwhelmed. But I believe in second chances. I came back with one of the foodie cousins and had an entirely different experience. Things were humming at the restaurant. We ordered lots of apps to share - crab rangoon, pot stickers, Thai chicken bao, and the wok fried broccoli. For our main entrees, we shared the Mongolian beef, fried rice and veggies. Cocktails were on point - I had Bulma's Delight. Yum! I love the look and feel of the restaurant. The decor gives a kitschy American-Chinese vibe - take out container, lucky cat, fortune cookie... This was definitely worth my second visit. I will be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

DanDan - Birthday Dinner for my man! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I was excited to try this place when visiting MKE for a few days. I made a reservation in advance, not sure it was needed on a weeknight but didn't hurt! We were seated quickly inside and the place has a super cute vibe - definitely bustling and thus a bit loud. We ordered drinks and several plates for the table to share. Food came quickly (though before drinks, ah well) and we enjoyed everything! We tried the cumin lamb dumplings, general tsos cauliflower, kimchi pork belly rice cakes and of course the name sake - Dan Dan! I would order all the dishes again with the exception of (shockingly!) the Dan Dan. It was fine - but lacked a little spice/flavor in comparison to the other dishes. read more

DanDan - General tsos cauliflower - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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My fiancé asked me for my top 3 Milwaukee restaurants I want to go to, this was on my list after I rooted for Dan all season long on Top Chef. We came here for my birthday & it did not disappoint at all. Cool interior, cool place, great location, & amazing food....at an affordable price. We started with the Wok Fried Broccoli & it was delicious. Lots of sauce but not overly powering at all. My fiancé got the Pad See Ew with Chicken. Honestly never heard of it but the noodles were amazing. I had bites of hers & again great sauce but still not overpowering. I got the Happy Chicken entree & it was great. Large portion size & side of rice. I just mixed the rice into the chicken bowl. Delicious!!! Great cheat meal & large amount of chicken. Most restaurants would mix the chicken & rice to hide how little chicken you get. Here, you get a massive portion of chicken. One unique thing is that your food is brought to you when it is finished in the kitchen. They don't wait for both meals to be done to bring both. This is great because it will be arriving to the proper temperature. Only Down side is that I eat my food faster than my fiancé & her food took more time. So I had to slowly cut up the chicken so I don't finish my food so much sooner than her. Not an issue in the end bc we somewhat shared hers & she had bites of mine read more

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