Dan Modern Chinese – Chinese
This sleek, contemporary space hums with energy as steam rises from bamboo baskets filled with delicate, hand-pleated xiao long bao that burst with rich, savory broth. Golden-fried popcorn shrimp and crisp scallion pancakes offer a satisfying crunch alongside vibrant, chilled cucumber salads, creating a playful balance of textures and temperatures. It is a vibrant destination where traditional craftsmanship meets a fresh, urban sensibility, inviting diners to linger over shared plates of salt and pepper tofu and decadent dungeness crab dumplings.
146 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena CA 91101-2637 https://danmodernchinese.com/pages/pasadenaRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, carnivore, tlc, alkaline, aip, zone, volumetrics, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding food quality and exceptionally fresh ingredients, guests consistently praise the cozy atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. Reviewers highlight the courteous and attentive service, noting that the warm hospitality perfectly complements the high standard of the menu to create a truly welcoming dining experience.
Menu
Small Plates
- Scallion Pancake: Soy ginger dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed & Tofu Salad: Bean sprouts, bell peppers, mild chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Cucumber: Ginger, szechuan peppercorns, mild chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Roll: Oxtail, cucumbers, green onions, cilantro, hoisin sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Chicken: Toasted garlic, green onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Tofu: Crispy tofu, toasted garlic, green onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Shrimp: Toasted garlic, green onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Xiao Long Bao | Soup Dumplings
- Pork Xiao Long Bao: Handmade thin-skinned dumplings filled with savory broth and pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Dungeness Crab Xiao Long Bao: Handmade thin-skinned dumplings filled with savory broth, pork, and crab Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Shrimp Xiao Long Bao: Handmade thin-skinned dumplings filled with savory broth, pork, and shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao: Handmade thin-skinned dumplings filled with spicy savory broth and pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Xiao Long Bao: Handmade thin-skinned dumplings filled with savory broth and chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Shrimp Xiao Long Bao: Handmade thin-skinned dumplings filled with savory broth, chicken, and shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
Handmade Dumplings
- Pork Dumplings (5 pieces): Choice of steamed, pan fried, or crispy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Shrimp Dumplings (5 pieces): Choice of steamed, pan fried, or crispy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumplings (5 pieces): Choice of steamed, pan fried, or crispy Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dumplings (5 pieces): Choice of steamed, pan fried, or crispy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Large Plates
- Three Cup Chicken: Soy sauce, sesame oil, chili, thai basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp with Crab Sauce: Shrimp, crab, garlic, ginger, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Shishito Peppers: Shrimp, shishito peppers, garlic Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mapo Tofu: Silky tofu, shiitake mushrooms, chili, garlic, ginger, green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mapo Tofu with Pork: Silky tofu, pork, chili, garlic, ginger, green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mapo Tofu with Crab: Silky tofu, crab, chili, garlic, ginger, green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- String Beans with Garlic: Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach with Garlic: Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli with Garlic: Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Bok Choy with Garlic: Garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pea Sprouts with Garlic: Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Pea Leaves with Garlic: Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Short Rib Dan Mein: Handmade thick noodles, snow pea leaves, shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Dan Mein: Handmade thick noodles, snow pea leaves, shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dan Mein: Handmade thick noodles, snow pea leaves, shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dan Mein: Handmade thick noodles, snow pea leaves, shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup: Handmade thin noodles Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail Beef Noodle Soup: Handmade thin noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Oxtail Beef Noodle Soup: Handmade thin noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice
- Dungeness Crab Fried Rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Fried Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fried Rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fried Rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White or Brown Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Jasmine Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Oolong Tea
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Sprite
- Ginger Ale Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Voss Still Water Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water
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