Bold Flavors, Built In Philadelphia
Catherina and Kevin Huang opened DanDan in 2015 to bring the uncompromising heat of southwestern China to Philadelphia - and it took.
DanDan | Our Story
How DanDan Began
Catherina and Kevin Huang opened DanDan on South 16th Street in 2015, rooted in mainland Chinese and Taiwanese culinary tradition. The goal was never a noodle shop - it was a full-service dining experience that could stand on its own.
The Food That Defines Us
DanDan noodles, cumin lamb, dry pepper shrimp, aromatic ribeye, dumplings in chili oil, three cup chicken — every dish balances heat and depth, spicy and sweet, never one without the other.
A Dining Room That Surprises
Philadelphia Magazine called a Friday night here "a riot of people and bags and plates." Design-forward rooms and a full craft bar match that energy at every turn.
Three Locations, One Standard
Rittenhouse, Ardmore, and Wayne — each with its own personality and space, all driven by the same commitment to authentic, bold cuisine.
Everyone Is Welcome Here
Vegetarian and gluten-free diners are accommodated without compromise — dietary needs are part of the hospitality, not an afterthought.
