I'd actually been to Dan Dan years ago, the last time I was in Philly, and decided to come back. Even years later, the noodles were still memorable, but this time I decided to try something else. They had a bunch of options for entrées, but I decided to go with Hot Dry Pot Dish (Chicken), since it came with a bunch of vegetables. I was very pleased with the portion size and the dish was delicious! I actually sat at the bar, since it was just me, but they had plenty of regular tables as well. The vibes were pretty relaxed, but I could see it being more lively on a Friday or Saturday night. I really enjoyed my meal here!
Dan B.
Service was terrible. Had to wait 30 minutes to even order food. Waiter never checked on us and I had to get up and pay myself.
Abdullah Ebrahim
Very small restaurant and the food took forever, and it's just all right, it's not balanced or pleasant experience in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Brigette Wolf
Come on, DANDAN! Absolute killer spot. I love noodles! And they know how to do noodles. Go here, go here when you want noodles. Great noodles. LOVE!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rahul Yadav
It’s my fav spot in center city for date night especially. It’s a chic, upscale vibe. A bit cozy but intimate seating. I have been fan of the food. Haven’t been there in a while, but it still the best spot. Fav dishes are dandan noodles, scallion pancakes, cumin fried dish(beef or chicken). This time tried double roast beans chicken , pepper fried fish, sichuan clay pot. Everything was amazing. The food comes in good quantity so we could eat family style. Or at the least share by two if you are stuffed with appetizers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodles, Dandan Noodles Without Pork, Scallion Pancakes
Paul M.
Went to Dan Dan schezuan restaurant for lunch and had the cold sesame noodles and wonton soup. The wonton soup was fresh with a tasty broth and the wontons had a nice pork flavor to them. Very nicely done. I am a big fan of sesame noodle and not everyone know how to do them right. Dan Dan does! They were very tasty as well. The service was excellent! I would definitely recommend them and will be back to try more of their delicious dishes.
Aaron Aaron
Very good noodle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rick
Excellent food, great options, great location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KayJay Nwankwo
First time here, the building was clean! Not much space but quaint and chill. I got the Chicken Potstickers and their Happy Hr Turmeric Chicken Wings, SCRUMPTIOUS!!!I enjoyed the service from the Startender and will most certainly be returning for a future Happy Hr :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hilda
We used to go here all the time. Excellent service and very good food. More recently the service appears to have deteriorated/front house staff were discourteous.
It’s safe to say this is one of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia. I’ve yet to order an item off the menu that I wasn’t impressed with.The restaurant has a cozy intimate vibe and the cocktail menus good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodles, Dumpling in Chili Oil
Jeremy Schumacher
Dietary restrictions: Gluten aware. Menu states what items cannot be made gluten free and will ensure all dishes are made gluten free when you mention you have an allergy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cumin Lamb Hand Ripped Noodles, Dan Dan Noodles, Dry Pot Dish
Avy Le
I was able to get a quick lunch with my work bestie here a couple months ago.I had a great experienceWe ordered a bunch of apps and just had a ball.Avie, the bartender was super sweet and accommodating and I loved her cold pork belly recommendation which was the highlight of my dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodles, Scallion Pancakes
Keyana S.
i went here on two occasions, and both times were fantastic. the first time we came was at about 12pm. my sister and i ordered the wontons & dumplings in chili oil. they came out piping hot. all of the food is made to order, so things may not come out of the kitchen at the exact same time. however, it'll be fresh when you do get it so don't fret. when they mention something has a certain spice level, believe them. for my entree i ordered the hot and sour glass noodles and they were spicy! the sour part sort of balanced out the spice, but they had a true kick to them. the bowl that the noodles came in were also huge. the second time we went, i ordered the same appetizer and this time i opted for the dan dan noodles. they were more nutty in flavor than others i've had, but they were still tasty. not nearly as spicy as the first dish i tried from here. the space has 2 levels and it's quite small but i've never had to wait to be sat, i guess we came at the perfect time (12pm on saturday) and (3pm on saturday). take this with a grain of salt because saturdays are often busy, we just lucked out. the second upstairs level is really cute, a little tight but they're working with what they have. definitely recommend this spot in center city!
Michelle A.
A very pretty hole-in-the-wall for a quick lunch of the signature dish. The place was deserted yet we were asked if we had a reservation. WIthin the hour the upstairs filled in nicely. Service is fast and efficient, and we couldn't resist the pork sauce on the dan dan noodles with a side of crunchy cuke salad. While the sauces were tasty and spicy, the noodles lacked integrity -- a bit limp for my palate. When we couldn't finish, the polite server provided plastic containers and a shopping bag. Would definitely like to return!
I'd actually been to Dan Dan years ago, the last time I was in Philly, and decided to come back. Even years later, the noodles were still memorable, but this time I decided to try something else. They had a bunch of options for entrées, but I decided to go with Hot Dry Pot Dish (Chicken), since it came with a bunch of vegetables. I was very pleased with the portion size and the dish was delicious! I actually sat at the bar, since it was just me, but they had plenty of regular tables as well. The vibes were pretty relaxed, but I could see it being more lively on a Friday or Saturday night. I really enjoyed my meal here!
Service was terrible. Had to wait 30 minutes to even order food. Waiter never checked on us and I had to get up and pay myself.
Very small restaurant and the food took forever, and it's just all right, it's not balanced or pleasant experience in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Come on, DANDAN! Absolute killer spot. I love noodles! And they know how to do noodles. Go here, go here when you want noodles. Great noodles. LOVE!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s my fav spot in center city for date night especially. It’s a chic, upscale vibe. A bit cozy but intimate seating. I have been fan of the food. Haven’t been there in a while, but it still the best spot. Fav dishes are dandan noodles, scallion pancakes, cumin fried dish(beef or chicken). This time tried double roast beans chicken , pepper fried fish, sichuan clay pot. Everything was amazing. The food comes in good quantity so we could eat family style. Or at the least share by two if you are stuffed with appetizers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodles, Dandan Noodles Without Pork, Scallion Pancakes
Went to Dan Dan schezuan restaurant for lunch and had the cold sesame noodles and wonton soup. The wonton soup was fresh with a tasty broth and the wontons had a nice pork flavor to them. Very nicely done. I am a big fan of sesame noodle and not everyone know how to do them right. Dan Dan does! They were very tasty as well. The service was excellent! I would definitely recommend them and will be back to try more of their delicious dishes.
Very good noodle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, great options, great location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here, the building was clean! Not much space but quaint and chill. I got the Chicken Potstickers and their Happy Hr Turmeric Chicken Wings, SCRUMPTIOUS!!!I enjoyed the service from the Startender and will most certainly be returning for a future Happy Hr :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We used to go here all the time. Excellent service and very good food. More recently the service appears to have deteriorated/front house staff were discourteous.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
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It’s safe to say this is one of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia. I’ve yet to order an item off the menu that I wasn’t impressed with.The restaurant has a cozy intimate vibe and the cocktail menus good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodles, Dumpling in Chili Oil
Dietary restrictions: Gluten aware. Menu states what items cannot be made gluten free and will ensure all dishes are made gluten free when you mention you have an allergy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cumin Lamb Hand Ripped Noodles, Dan Dan Noodles, Dry Pot Dish
I was able to get a quick lunch with my work bestie here a couple months ago.I had a great experienceWe ordered a bunch of apps and just had a ball.Avie, the bartender was super sweet and accommodating and I loved her cold pork belly recommendation which was the highlight of my dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodles, Scallion Pancakes
i went here on two occasions, and both times were fantastic. the first time we came was at about 12pm. my sister and i ordered the wontons & dumplings in chili oil. they came out piping hot. all of the food is made to order, so things may not come out of the kitchen at the exact same time. however, it'll be fresh when you do get it so don't fret. when they mention something has a certain spice level, believe them. for my entree i ordered the hot and sour glass noodles and they were spicy! the sour part sort of balanced out the spice, but they had a true kick to them. the bowl that the noodles came in were also huge. the second time we went, i ordered the same appetizer and this time i opted for the dan dan noodles. they were more nutty in flavor than others i've had, but they were still tasty. not nearly as spicy as the first dish i tried from here. the space has 2 levels and it's quite small but i've never had to wait to be sat, i guess we came at the perfect time (12pm on saturday) and (3pm on saturday). take this with a grain of salt because saturdays are often busy, we just lucked out. the second upstairs level is really cute, a little tight but they're working with what they have. definitely recommend this spot in center city!
A very pretty hole-in-the-wall for a quick lunch of the signature dish. The place was deserted yet we were asked if we had a reservation. WIthin the hour the upstairs filled in nicely. Service is fast and efficient, and we couldn't resist the pork sauce on the dan dan noodles with a side of crunchy cuke salad. While the sauces were tasty and spicy, the noodles lacked integrity -- a bit limp for my palate. When we couldn't finish, the polite server provided plastic containers and a shopping bag. Would definitely like to return!