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About DanDan

Chinese plates of dim sum, noodles, stir-fries & more doled out in a happening dining room.

What People Are Saying

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"Happy chicken, orange chicken, and Mongolian beef were great. Personal favorite of them was the happy chicken. Dan Dan noodles on the other hand we would not recommend. Beautiful building, really helpful servers, but if you’re a spice lover, don’t expect anything crazy. Had a great meal!"

★★★★

"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."

★★

"Always incredible food and incredible service by the Dans and their team. We absolutely love coming here. Nothing better than good people serving up great food. We start every year with the New Year’s Day dim sum brunch which always has fun surprises, but we also love their staples like the happy chicken and general Tso’s cauliflower. P.S. Never skip the crab rangoons."

★★★★★

"We loved this spot. The happy chicken, glass noodles, and crab rangoons are a must. Food is served as it's ready, so you might not get your items at the same time which is fine because everything is served hot and it's meant to be shared. I'm ready to go back and try the other stuff. Can't recommend it enough."

★★★★★

"Truly a five star experience! We ordered the Peaking Duck and it did NOT disappoint. Three courses that is enough to feed four people and all packed with flavor. Highly recommend to those who love food with a little flair and rich umami taste."

★★★★★

Hours

Monday 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are DanDan's hours?
DanDan is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM. Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM. Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM.
Where is DanDan located?
DanDan is located at 360 E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States, Milwaukee, WI. You can get directions using the map above.
What is DanDan's phone number?
You can reach DanDan at (414) 488-8036.
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