dan modern chinese - santa monica
$$ • Chinese, Taiwanese, Noodles
Hours:
1403 2nd St, Santa Monica
(424) 322-8000
About dan modern chinese - santa monica
Customers' Favorites
Sautéed Baby Bok Choy with Garlic
Sauteed Baby Bok Choy with Garlic
Pan Fried Pork & Shrimp Dumpling
Sauteed String Beans with Garlic
Fresh Dungeness Crab Fried Rice
Chicken & Shrimp Xiao Long Bao
Spicy Oxtail Beef Noodle Soup
Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao
Shrimp Dan Mein Noodles
Short Rib Fried Rice
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
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Dan Modern Chinese is a popular spot in Santa Monica, often busy in the evenings. The restaurant offers a Family Style Menu featuring shared dishes. Standout items include Handmade Dumplings, soup dumplings, pork belly bun, spicy pork dumplings, beef black pepper, and shrimp fried rice. The menu also features dishes like Short Rib Dan Mein, Shrimp in Lobster Sauce, and Scallion Pancake. Reviewers highlight the flavorful and authentic Chinese food with a modernized take. The atmosphere is open and bright, with plenty of lighting. Diners have praised the excellent service, with staff being friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Many recommend trying the 3 Cup Chicken, Beef Fried Noodles, and the spicy ox tail soup, which is noted as a must-try. With a relaxed and casual atmosphere, Dan Modern Chinese is a great choice for a night out in Downtown Santa Monica, offering an abundance of vegetarian options and some of the best Chinese cuisine in the area.