dan modern chinese - santa monica

1403 2nd St, Santa Monica
(424) 322-8000

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Sautéed Baby Bok Choy with Garlic
Sauteed Baby Bok Choy with Garlic
Sauteed String Beans with Garlic
Pan Fried Pork & Shrimp Dumpling
Chicken & Shrimp Xiao Long Bao
Fresh Dungeness Crab Fried Rice
Spicy Oxtail Beef Noodle Soup
Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao
Shrimp Dan Mein Noodles
Short Rib Fried Rice

Menu

Featured items
short rib dan mein noodles
handmade thick noodles served with short rib, snow pea leaves, shitake mushrooms, garlic and our signature sauce.
chicken fried rice
Chicken fried rice with egg and green onions.
sauteed string beans with garlic
sauteed string beans with garlic.
chicken dan mein noodles
handmade thick noodles served with chicken, snow pea leaves, shitake mushrooms, garlic and our signature sauce.
three cup chicken
chicken thigh, chilies, thai basil, & garlic ***DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE***
vegetable fried rice
vegetable fried rice with egg, spinach, broccoli, and green onions.
scallion pancake
scallion pancake with soy ginger dipping sauce.
pork xiao long bao (5 pcs)
served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed xiao long bao dumplings are filled with juicy and savory broth and filing.
sauteed broccoli with garlic
broccoli sautéed with garlic and topped with sliced garlic crisp.
vegetable dan mein noodles
handmade thick noodles with broccoli, snow pea leaves, shitake mushrooms, garlic and our signature sauce.

soup dumplings (xiao long bao)
pork xiao long bao (5 pcs)
served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed xiao long bao dumplings are filled with juicy and savory broth and filing.
pork & dungeness crab xiao long bao (5 pcs)
served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed (xlb) dumplings are filled with juicy, savoury broth, and filing.
pork & shrimp xiao long bao (5 pcs)
served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed xiao long bao dumplings are filled with juicy and savory broth and filing.
spicy pork xiao long bao (5 pcs)
served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed xiao long bao dumplings are filled with juicy and savory broth and filing.
chicken xiao long bao (5 pcs)
served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed xiao long bao dumplings are filled with juicy and savory broth and filing.
chicken & shrimp xiao long bao (5 pcs)
served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed xiao long bao dumplings are filled with juicy and savory broth and filing.

pan fried dumplings
pan fried pork dumpling (5 pcs)
served with stir fry sriracha sauce.
pan fried pork & shrimp dumpling (5 pcs)
served with stir fry sriracha sauce.
pan fried chicken dumpling (5 pcs)
served with stir fry sriracha sauce.
pan fried vegetable dumpling (5 pcs)
served with stir fry sriracha sauce. filled with spinach, glass noodle, mushroom, and tofu.

steamed dumplings (not soup dumplings)
steamed pork dumpling (5 pcs)
ginger, black vinegar, or soy sauce available upon request.
steamed pork & shrimp dumpling (5 pcs)
ginger, black vinegar, or soy sauce available upon request.
steamed chicken dumpling (5 pcs)
ginger, black vinegar, or soy sauce available upon request.
steamed vegetable dumpling (5 pcs)
filled with spinach, glass noodle, mushroom, and tofu. ginger, black vinegar, or soy sauce available upon request.

small plates
salt & pepper tofu
crispy tofu with toasted garlic, green onions, & cilantro served with ginger soy sauce.
popcorn shrimp
crispy bites of shrimp with toasted garlic, green onions, & cilantro served with sriracha aioli.
seaweed & tofu salad
Seaweed, tofu, bean sprouts, and bell peppers.
scallion pancake
scallion pancake with soy ginger dipping sauce.
pickled cucumbers
ginger & szechuan peppercorn cucumbers.
popcorn chicken
crispy bites of chicken with toasted garlic, green onions, & cilantro. served with sriracha aioli.
beef roll
Scallion pancake wrapped with oxtail beef, cucumbers, green onions, & cilantro. Served with hoisin and sriracha sauce.

large plates
mapo tofu
spicy, silky tofu, shitake mushrooms, chili, garlic, ginger, green onions ***DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE***
shrimp & shishito peppers
shrimp, shishito peppers, garlic ***DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE***
shrimp with crab sauce
shrimp, crab, garlic, ginger, green onions ***DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE***
mapo tofu with pork
spicy, silky tofu, pork, chili, garlic, ginger, green onions ***DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE***
mapo tofu with crab
spicy, silky tofu, crab, chili, garlic, ginger, green onions ***DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE***
three cup chicken
chicken thigh, chilies, thai basil, & garlic ***DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE***

soups
spicy oxtail beef noodle soup
spicy oxtail beef soup with handmade noodles topped with leeks, green onions, and served with mustard greens on the side.
chicken noodle soup
fresh chicken soup with handmade noodles.
oxtail beef noodle soup
tender oxtail beef with handmade noodles in tasty beef broth.

noodles
short rib dan mein noodles
handmade thick noodles served with short rib, snow pea leaves, shitake mushrooms, garlic and our signature sauce.
shrimp dan mein noodles
handmade thick noodles served with shrimp, snow pea leaves, shitake mushrooms, garlic and our signature sauce.
chicken dan mein noodles
handmade thick noodles served with chicken, snow pea leaves, shitake mushrooms, garlic and our signature sauce.
vegetable dan mein noodles
handmade thick noodles with broccoli, snow pea leaves, shitake mushrooms, garlic and our signature sauce.

rice
dungeness crab fried rice
fresh dungeness crab with garlic, egg, and green onions.
short rib fried rice
short rib fried rice with egg, bean sprouts and green onions.
shrimp fried rice
shrimp fried rice with egg and green onions.
chicken fried rice
Chicken fried rice with egg and green onions.
vegetable fried rice
vegetable fried rice with egg, spinach, broccoli, and green onions.
add brown rice
side of brown rice
add white rice
+white rice

vegetables
sauteed string beans with garlic
sauteed string beans with garlic.
sauteed pea sprouts with garlic
sauteed pea sprouts with garlic.
sauteed snow pea leaves with garlic
sauteed snow pea leaves with garlic.
sauteed baby bok choy with garlic
baby bok choy sautéed with garlic.
sauteed broccoli with garlic
broccoli sautéed with garlic and topped with sliced garlic crisp.
sauteed spinach with garlic
sauteed spinach with garlic and slice garlic crisp.

beverages
sprite
coke
diet coke
gingerale
voss still water
voss still water (500 ml)

beer & wine (must be 21 to purchase)
asahi
asahi - 12 fl oz glass bottle (must be 21 to purchase)
sapporo
sapporo - 12 fl oz glass bottle (must be 21 to purchase)
stella artois
stella artois - 11.2 fl oz glass bottle (must be 21 to purchase)
kona big wave golden lager
kona big wave golden lager - 12 fl oz glass bottle (must be 21 to purchase)
lagunitas ipa
lagunitas india pale ale (ipa) - 12 fl oz glass bottle (must be 21 to purchase)
franziskaner hefeweizen
franziskaner hefeweizen - 12 fl oz glass bottle (must be 21 to purchase)

extras
ginger
chopsticks
forks
spoons
napkins
paper plates
black vinegar
soy sauce
sriracha
chili oil
hot mustard

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Recent Reviews

Had a really great experience eating here! Our server was Javier and he was very friendly and attentive the entire time. The food was SOO GOOD and came out fast. Highly recommend trying this place!
July 2025
Very good food. Flavorful and authentic Chinese food with a modernized take. Atmosphere is open and bright, plenty of lighting.

Highly recommend: 3 Cup Chicken & Short Rib dan mein noodles (in picture).
July 2025
Just pass the long queue in din tai fung and come to this restaurant. You won’t regret. Xiaolonngbao is good and at standard price. Beef fried noodles is superb. The spicy ox tail soup is a must try and basically it’s the broth of Taiwanese beef noodles. Service is excellent!
July 2025

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dan modern chinese - santa monica

1403 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(424) 322-8000