Danbi

Koreatown Ice Cream Shop Liu’s Creamery Is Closing | Eater LA

"A modern Korean restaurant where pastry chef Isabell Manibusan oversees desserts; the chef also developed the menu for the nearby ice cream outpost that is closing in early August." - Rebecca Roland

"Danbi sports a sleek, modern dining room with an industrial feel (think concrete floors, hanging plants, and dark wood tables) as well as a large bar for bites and sips like their "kimchi mule."Chef Lareine Ko's streamlined menu pops with large, shareable plates. The hit list includes  mushroom bibimbap with fresh vegetables, as well as a crispy scallop pancake accompanied by a creamy mentaiko sauce. Wagyu Zabuton, cooked over charcoal and served on a hot cast iron skillet over a bed of grilled onions, is a solid winner. End the meal with one of Chef Isabell Manibusan's pastries—perhaps the almost-nostalgic banana milk cloud with brûléed meringue and banana milk crème anglaise, or the Mont Halla, a Korean twist on a Mont Blanc." - Michelin Inspector

The Best Korean Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"From the team behind Liu’s Cafe, Danbi takes over the former Tokki in Chapman Plaza, with a tight menu of under 10 dishes that showcase creative interpretations of classic Korean dishes like bibimbap and pork broth soup. The yukhoe, or beef tartare, comes topped with bone marrow and raw egg yolk, while the uni bibimbap includes a generous portion of uni and raw marinated shrimp, along with pickled daikon, seasoned seaweed, wood sorrel, and cured egg yolk. Don’t skip out on the alluring drinks like the Kimchi Mule and a black sesame-infused soju cocktail. Leave room for dessert, like the Mont Holla, a Korean spin on the classic French dessert Mont Blanc." - Matthew Kang

Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: January 27 | Eater LA

"Rebecca Roland praises the goguma pie, explaining that the goguma (Korean sweet potato) is whipped and light and “relies on its own natural sweetness for the heart of the dish.” A hearty dollop of marshmallow fluff on top feels “playful and nostalgic,” while a thin, crispy crust holds everything together without overwhelming the interior. Roland adds that she hopes this dish stays on the menu for a long time so she can keep recommending it to friends." - Eater Staff

The Best Dinner Deals for DineLA Restaurant Week, Winter 2025 | Eater LA

"Modern Korean restaurant Danbi is offering a $65 prix fixe menu for Dine LA. Expect honey butter chips, kale salad, scallop pancake, and a wagyu zabuton served with kimchi-fried rice." - Rebecca Roland