Best American-Chinese Food in Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee

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We are located in Milwaukee, WI at 360 E Erie St

Two Dans, one restaurant

Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite opened DanDan in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward in 2016, bringing Chinese food with a Midwestern sensibility to the table. Flavorful, respectful, playful, seasonal — that's the idea.

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DanDan is built for sharing — the food, the room, the night. Private events and offsite catering are available for groups of any size.

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The room on Erie Street

Red cushion booths, string lights, a neon sign with Chinese characters. Come for dinner, Tuesday through Sunday, starting at 5pm.

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I’ve wanted to try DanDan for years and it did not disappoint! Hands down the best service we’ve ever received - Garret was excellent. Started with the smashed cucumbers - wow, so flavorful. The pork dumplings were perfect. The General Tso’s cauliflower was amazing. The beef chow fun and shrimp fried rice were so tasty too. We had a ton of leftovers and thought the meal was an excellent value. I can’t wait to return!!

Jackie F.

Okay so I finally tried Dandan and honestly I’m still thinking about it. I ordered the Dandan Noodles, Spicy Pork Dumplings, and a Cucumber Salad, and I kind of just sat there taking a second after the first few bites because it was that good. The Dandan Noodles had this rich, slightly nutty flavor with heat that sneaks up on you but in a good way, and the texture of the noodles was spot on. The Spicy Pork Dumplings were juicy and a little crispy on the outside, and I probably could have eaten…

Theodore J.

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.

Allyssa C.

I've been wanting to try DanDan since seeing Dan Jacobs cook some stunning dishes on Tournament of Champions and finally had the chance this weekend! I sat at the bar and both bartenders were super nice and very attentive. I got a black tea mule (mocktail) which was lovely and refreshing -- not overly sweet like so many mocktails. I ordered the General Tso's Cauliflower and this is honestly one of the best dishes I've ever had. It was perfectly fried to a beautiful crunchy crispy with a soft…

Jenna M.

DanDan was a fantastic stop. We arrived and were seated straight away, which was a great start to the evening. Our server, Tina, was absolutely fantastic. She took the time to talk us through the menu, offer recommendations, and answer our questions. She was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food was amazing - served hot, packed with flavour, and with very generous portion sizes. Every dish we tried was excellent. Combined with the outstanding…

Paul K.