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DAO'N Korean Modern Restaurant
Where traditional Korean flavors meet modern culinary innovation in Houston.
5(5 reviews)
korean
$$$
Where traditional Korean flavors meet modern culinary innovation in Houston.
DAO'N Korean Modern Restaurant offers a contemporary twist on classic Korean cuisine, blending authentic flavors with creative fusion dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Located in Houston, we serve up expertly crafted meals like bulgogi, spicy brisket soup, and innovative pasta dishes, alongside a selection of mocktails and cocktails. Perfect for food enthusiasts seeking a unique dining experience with friendly service and a vibrant vibe.
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Enjoy modern takes on traditional Korean dishes like bulgogi, dukboki, and gochujang pasta in a stylish setting.
Affordable lunch options available on weekends from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, featuring curated meal sets.
Book private rooms for larger groups or special events, ensuring a personalized dining experience.
Sip on creative drinks, including signature mocktails like the Midnight Fireplace, crafted with unique flavors.
Start your meal with favorites like cheese corn pancake, katsu balls, and sesame tofu salad for a flavorful beginning.
Honestly, such a nice experience; Kevin sat us down and talked to us about the menu items and what was highly recommended. We went with a couple of his choices and it was soooo yummy! The pork jowl rice cakes had a nice spice but not overwhelming. The fish roe/avocado over rice & the soy salmon over rice were both VERY tasty and delicious. We finished our entire bowls 😋
Great place! I’m glad that we’ve stumbled upon it. I was hesitant to come in because I saw the prices online. But definitely worth it. I like that their menu is small, that means they’ve perfected the recipe and just focus on those items. So if you want a lot of different food, it’s not the place. We’ve ordered: Katsu Balls : 10/10 Fried just right and the batter is flavorful Spicy Brisket soup : 9/10 I normally don’t like red soups because tbh it all taste the same, just pepper; but this one was really good! The broth was flavorful and hearty. They put lots of veggies and the meat was good, although some of it were a bit dry. Bulgogi plate : 9/10 , we had some good cuts. I like that some of it were fatty. I usually have dry bulgogi but this one had sauce. Midnight cocktail : I’m glad they had a lot of different mocktail options cause I am tired of just cocktails. This drink was good but a little too syrupy for me. Great flavor though Service : Jay was so nice and friendly. He was quick as well. Food came out really fast, like 10 mins max after we’ve ordered it.
Came here with a large group of friends on New Year’s day and had a great time! We were seated immediately and were invited to order fairly quickly, which we were grateful for because we were very hungry! I got the midnight fireplace mocktail and it was great!! We started our meal with the cheese corn pancake, cheese bites, and chicken balls and they were all delicious! The honey with the cheese corn pancake was a surprising but amazing pairing. The cheese bites were chewy and flavorful and the chicken balls were crisped beautifully! For our entrees, my husband and I ordered the Dao’n Bulgogi with a side of rice and the Steak Diane Pasta. The pasta sauce was rich in flavor and cooked very well. The steak was also very satisfying. However, the bulgogi really stood out!! Out of all of the things we ate, the bulgogi was undeniably the best. There was a good balance of lean meat vs fat and the meat was very tender and juicy. I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to family and friends and I’m looking forward to my next visit!!
Starting with the the interior DAO'N feels relaxing with a lot of wood details and warm but dim lighting. Service is excellent, with no hiccups during our meal here. Now the food- the salad- now I don't care for salads, but this sesame tofu salad is fantastic, I don't eat salads in general without some steak or chicken on top, somehow they made the tofu has this feta cheese like texture, without the saltiness, it carries the sauce flavor well. Such a great and enjoyable salad. Pork jowl and rice cake is perfect with soju. Their seafood pancake is huge, every bite has a light crisp followed by seafood and a thin light layer of soft batter. Steak Diane pasta. Hey this pasta is quite good, steak is cooked well and flavorful, I believe it's a skirt cut, but that's just my guess. Delicious in general. Now the don katsu is special. Whatever they did with the batter, it's amazing. Even as it cooled off the level of crisp doesn't change. That's all I had so far. Will definitely return to try out soups and other dishes.
This was a great experience. We are Korean and we had heard the news that this new place had opened up and that it was Korean fusion. It was solid and the food options were creative. The flavors were creative yet traditional and some were completely new. We had dukboki which had delicious pork in it and was more of a drier less saucy feel and was sweeter, the gochujang pasta was to die for - very solid twist on a creamy Alfredo sauce… the donkatsu was crispy and simple, the banchan were simple clean veggies and the kimchi was perfectly seasoned and ripened. We had army stew and this was our least favorite because it was just normal and wasn’t that spicy hahaha. We also loved the black sesame tofu salad to start. The servers and staff were all happy and friendly and our fave was the Korean table bell for service on the wall. It’s not rude. You just press it and they show up. No need to look for or wave down or scream for your server. See pics and videos! The area needed a solid new restaurant and this place delivers. We had reservations for 6:30 and we walked in at 6:34 and were sat right away. It got pretty busy and loud but we could still talk. There are some private rooms on the side for larger parties which you can reserve. The potato jeon was so good - basically a latke/potato pancake. Sharing a pic of the lunch special menu options, currently available on weekends as well 11:30-3pm. If you are looking for old school Korean flavors, spicier and like your mom’s home cooking, this is not your place and there are others right down the road. But, if you want a good vibe, a cool new place to eat, lots of options and fusion food that is based on a Korean flavor palate, def check it out! Every. Single. Table. Was filled at 7pm on Saturday.
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