Danji

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Midtown West

danji

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Wed Dec 8 2010

With butcher-block tables, inventive Korean-inspired small plates and a Michelin star to boot, this diminutive eatery is of the rare breed that would likely be just as packed downtown as it is on West 52nd Street. Chef Hooni Kim (Daniel, Masa) brings his haute French training to bear on the food of his homeland, splitting the menu between traditional dishes and modernist riffs. His flavors are bright and fresh, with a great balance of sweet, spicy and funky elements. The classics seem, for the most part, like upgrades on their source material—scallion pancakes are exceptionally fat and crispy, while chili-slicked buckwheat noodles are paired with a beer-friendly salad of spicy vegetables and chewy, briny whelks. The updated stuff is equally appealing. Sliders may be passé, but you won’t want to miss Kim’s addictive bulgogi beef variety, served on pillowy grilled buns with spicy pickles and scallion salsa.

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Address:
Danji 346 W 52nd St
Midtown West
New York
10019

Cross Street:
between Eighth and Ninth Aves
Venue phone:
212-586-2880
Venue website:
danjinyc.com
Opening hours:
Mon–Thu noon–3pm, 6pm–1am; Fri noon–3pm, 6pm–2am; Sat 6pm–2am
Transport:
Subway: C, E to 50th St (Eighth Ave)
Price:
Average small plate: $12. AmEx, MC, V
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1. Danji
  - 346 W 52nd St
    Midtown West
    New York
    10019
  - 212-586-2880
  - danjinyc.com
  - 40.764123,-73.986743

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My dining partners and me went to Danji last night. We were extremely disappointed that there wasn't evidence of classic French techniques in the slightest. Expect to spend a lot of money on Danji's small plates and not really good food at that. The service was all over the place and stressful environment, so it didn't make our dining experience enjoyable in the slightest. We won't be back, the food and service was mediocre.

Mrs. Jones Fri May 13 2011
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