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Bar · Santa Clara

3.9 · 118 reviews Google

About Danawa

Located in Santa Clara, Danawa offers a vibrant late-night Korean music bar experience that transports guests to Seoul. This welcoming spot features outdoor seating and an accessible environment designed for relaxed social gatherings. Patrons praise the friendly staff, fast service, and clean atmosp...

Located in Santa Clara, Danawa offers a vibrant late-night Korean music bar experience that transports guests to Seoul. This welcoming spot features outdoor seating and an accessible environment designed for relaxed social gatherings. Patrons praise the friendly staff, fast service, and clean atmosphere perfect for solo dining or large groups. Signature dishes include the highly recommended Yeop Tteok spicy rice cakes with fries, kimchi fried rice, soft tofu stew, and grilled chicken. While the upbeat music creates an energetic vibe ideal for nightcaps and soju cocktails, the culinary focus remains on hot, delicious comfort food. Open late from Tuesday through Saturday, Danawa delivers quality meals and drinks directly to your table or via delivery, making it a favorite destination for friends seeking authentic flavors and great company after dark.

What Customers Say About Danawa

Danawa is a late-night Korean bar known for its lively atmosphere, K-pop music, and decent food. The kimchi fried rice is a standout, and it's a popular spot for groups to enjoy soju cocktails and snacks. Some find it a bit pricey, but the portions are generous.

Popular Dishes

Kimchi Fried Rice (6) Army Soup (5) Chicken Wings (3) Corn Cheese (3) Tteokbokki Chicken Gizzards Tofu Soup

Best For

Groups Late Night Casual

Tip: It's a great late-night spot with a fun vibe, but be aware that the music can be loud. Kitchen last call is at 11pm.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Bowers Park
A 846m

Bowers Park

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Central Park
A 997m

Central Park

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Explore the area around Danawa

Danawa is located in Santa Clara, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Bowers Park (A 846m) — park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America
  • Central Park (A 997m) — park in Santa Clara, California, United States

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Frequently asked questions about Danawa

Danawa is located at 2776 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara.
Near Danawa you can find points of interest such as Bowers Park, Central Park.
Danawa offers bar cuisine.
Danawa has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Danawa offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Danawa based on customer reviews are: Kimchi Fried Rice, Army Soup, Chicken Wings, Corn Cheese, Tteokbokki.
Danawa is ideal for groups, late night, casual dining.
Danawa is a late-night Korean bar known for its lively atmosphere, K-pop music, and decent food. The kimchi fried rice is a standout, and it's a popular spot for groups to enjoy soju cocktails and snacks. Some find it a bit pricey, but the portions are generous.
It's a great late-night spot with a fun vibe, but be aware that the music can be loud. Kitchen last call is at 11pm.
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Danawa Santa Clara Reviews

3.9
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Reviews (40)
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Zaida Alvarez

This restaurant has been on my radar for a while as I work nearby, and I finally decided to try it! The interior looks awesome, and the bar vibe is really inviting, but I grabbed food to-go this time. I ordered half Korean traditional and half jalapeño soy spicy fried chicken (can’t recall the exact menu name) for me and my friend, plus rice cake and sausage skewers. The skewers had a nice kick of heat, but it didn’t overpower the flavors. The fried chicken was crispy, fresh, and definitely not frozen. I personally like more heat, but the spicy chicken was still really flavorful. The Bartender was pleasant and helpful, which made the experience even better. Can’t wait to go back and try dining in!

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Daniella Xu

A Very cool korean late night music bar in Santa Clara. I visited after a long shopping day with friend. I was delightful to have hot nice food at 9:30 pm. We were quick seated after arriving. Military soup: it is a pretty good one, the largest portion soup in the restaurant. I had it a lot back to college. It tastes still as good as it was ! Spicy Kimchi soup base mixed with sausages, spams, veggies, and pork. Kimchi pork fried rice: I love it with pork and one egg in the top! It is definitely delicious! The kimchi mixed pretty well with the rices! I gave 5 stars because I like it a lot ! I gave credits for opening late !

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Lila S

Kimchi fried rice is a must have! Restaurant is open late, good vibes, good music. If you don't like loud music, you wont like it. But I enjoyed. Felt like I was in a different place, like Korea! We also ordered chicken gizzards, Yakily soju steamed egg (so fluffy) and a large soup with sausage, spam, rice cake, noodles (enough for 2-3 people).

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Jenny Huang

Good place to have food/snack and drink with friends. We ordered kimchi fried rice, fried chicken and army soups, all were delicious. Must visit again next time.

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S Yun

떡볶이 맛집 - 엽떡😋 Best place for tteokbokki. If you order Yeop Tteok (spicier than regular tteokbokki) it comes with fries combo you can dip in tteokbokki sauce.

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Ben

Came here with a group of 10 to drink soju cocktails and that's exactly what happened. It was a fun vibe to just drink and hang out with friends. Food was decent and hit the spot when you're getting drunk LOL. Our bill came out to hella but it's as expected because we were just there to have fun. Drinks: 7/10 Service: 6/10 Vibes: 6/10 Value: ???

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Jeanette Hada

Super nice and friendly staff! Food is fantastic and you they're open late. Easy to find parking, clean, and great service.

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Max

Ordered from DoorDash. Food was cooked high quality and perfectly. We got the Grilled Beef & Kimchi Fried Rice.

Daniella Xu
Daniella Xu

A Very cool korean late night music bar in Santa Clara. I visited after a long shopping day with friend. I was delightful to have hot nice food at 9:30 pm. We were quick seated after arriving. Military soup: it is a pretty good one, the largest portion soup in the restaurant. I had it a lot back to college. It tastes still as good as it was ! Spicy Kimchi soup base mixed with sausages, spams, veggies, and pork. Kimchi pork fried rice: I love it with pork and one egg in the top! It is definitely delicious! The kimchi mixed pretty well with the rices! I gave 5 stars because I like it a lot ! I gave credits for opening late !

Lila S
Lila S

Kimchi fried rice is a must have! Restaurant is open late, good vibes, good music. If you don't like loud music, you wont like it. But I enjoyed. Felt like I was in a different place, like Korea! We also ordered chicken gizzards, Yakily soju steamed egg (so fluffy) and a large soup with sausage, spam, rice cake, noodles (enough for 2-3 people).

Jenny Huang
Jenny Huang

Good place to have food/snack and drink with friends. We ordered kimchi fried rice, fried chicken and army soups, all were delicious. Must visit again next time.

S Yun
S Yun

떡볶이 맛집 - 엽떡😋 Best place for tteokbokki. If you order Yeop Tteok (spicier than regular tteokbokki) it comes with fries combo you can dip in tteokbokki sauce.

Ben
Ben

Came here with a group of 10 to drink soju cocktails and that's exactly what happened. It was a fun vibe to just drink and hang out with friends. Food was decent and hit the spot when you're getting drunk LOL. Our bill came out to hella but it's as expected because we were just there to have fun. Drinks: 7/10 Service: 6/10 Vibes: 6/10 Value: ???

Jeanette Hada
Jeanette Hada

Super nice and friendly staff! Food is fantastic and you they're open late. Easy to find parking, clean, and great service.

Max
Max

Ordered from DoorDash. Food was cooked high quality and perfectly. We got the Grilled Beef & Kimchi Fried Rice.

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Elijah “Japs” Espino

Would have been 5/5 but the price was just a bit much. 100usd for 2 soju, 1 big bowl of yipduk, 1 chicken wing plate, 2 rice bowls. I think a fairer price would he closer to 80-85. But other than that the atmosphere was chill. Only 2 servers for a busy night but they were efficient. And the food was danggggg good! Great place go out with the boys.

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Chloe Chan

Hidden place in a strip mall, good place to hang out with friends. It’s a clean place with nice decor and the service is decent. The food is also good for what it is. I had the soft tofu stew with seafood and really liked it — a lot of squid (so if you’re not into that it might not be for you). I also really enjoyed the spicy squid stir fry. My friends ordered several soju flavors, corn cheese, fries, clam soup, pork fried rice, and buddae-jjigae. They really liked everything they ordered except for the guava flavored soju. ****One thing to note is that if you have a party 6 or greater, then make sure you don’t double tip. There is an automatic gratuity 18% charge AND TIP that may not be immediately obvious on the receipt.**** Overall I would return again for the atmosphere and the space. Just be wary of the charges.

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ellys sun

Honestly underrated for what it is, the food is delicious. My friends and I like ordering the kimchi fried rice, corn cheese, chicken gizzards and other sides. It’s a good place for a relaxing weeknight, it’s usually not super packed and the food comes out quickly.

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Ally L

We ordered the army stew and fish cakes, two dishes made with cheap ingredients that I usually elect to cook at home because it just doesn't seem worth it to order at a restaurant, especially when sometimes they don't end up tasting that much better, if at all. However, I wouldn't mind paying for it here because they put it together well and it is convenient not to cook. The fried stuff we tried, gimmari and the seafood pancake were bland and had way too much batter. There was only one poor guy working the front but he really tried. The atomsphere is loud, dark, and we couldn't find him half the time. There are also black curtains around some tables and cardboard cutouts for kpop idols endorsing soju.

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Alisa B.

For a late night spot with friends, this place has a fun vibe. Dim lighting, K-pop MV's on repeat, and nice decor. A decent place for some late-night eats, but everythimg is on the more expensive side. We got the Supreme Chicken Wings, which were really good! So crispy, juicy, and they came out piping hot. The sauce was very flavorful and the mayo balanced out the sweet-and-sour glaze. I definitely recommend! The Truffle Fries were tasty and coated well in oil. But for $12... probably not the best bang for your buck. Decent portion though!

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Benjamin Tan

Dank kimchi fried rice but honestly thats mostly it. Their menu is a little misleading unless you know how to read korean. The black bean noodles is literally just chapagetti ramen with eggs and onions. Tofu soup is pretty good but no side dishes. Lots of parking cuz the plaza is big.

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Judy

Kitchen last call is 11pm though the gg maps say it’s open till 00:30. This place is at a corner in a big plaza so it’s little bit scary to come at midnight when it’s all empty outside. It was pretty dark inside. Food was pretty great though. We ordered fried rice noodles, corn cheese, and pork belly fried rice. All taste good :) would try more dishes if coming with a larger group next time.

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Chetan Pangam

The interior was good. Food was okay and bit overpriced. They have ring bell option to call server.

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NilaTheCat Y

i like the spicy chicken feet, the army soup is just ok

Elijah “Japs” Espino
Elijah “Japs” Espino

Would have been 5/5 but the price was just a bit much. 100usd for 2 soju, 1 big bowl of yipduk, 1 chicken wing plate, 2 rice bowls. I think a fairer price would he closer to 80-85. But other than that the atmosphere was chill. Only 2 servers for a busy night but they were efficient. And the food was danggggg good! Great place go out with the boys.

Chloe Chan
Chloe Chan

Hidden place in a strip mall, good place to hang out with friends. It’s a clean place with nice decor and the service is decent. The food is also good for what it is. I had the soft tofu stew with seafood and really liked it — a lot of squid (so if you’re not into that it might not be for you). I also really enjoyed the spicy squid stir fry. My friends ordered several soju flavors, corn cheese, fries, clam soup, pork fried rice, and buddae-jjigae. They really liked everything they ordered except for the guava flavored soju. ****One thing to note is that if you have a party 6 or greater, then make sure you don’t double tip. There is an automatic gratuity 18% charge AND TIP that may not be immediately obvious on the receipt.**** Overall I would return again for the atmosphere and the space. Just be wary of the charges.

ellys sun
ellys sun

Honestly underrated for what it is, the food is delicious. My friends and I like ordering the kimchi fried rice, corn cheese, chicken gizzards and other sides. It’s a good place for a relaxing weeknight, it’s usually not super packed and the food comes out quickly.

Ally L
Ally L

We ordered the army stew and fish cakes, two dishes made with cheap ingredients that I usually elect to cook at home because it just doesn't seem worth it to order at a restaurant, especially when sometimes they don't end up tasting that much better, if at all. However, I wouldn't mind paying for it here because they put it together well and it is convenient not to cook. The fried stuff we tried, gimmari and the seafood pancake were bland and had way too much batter. There was only one poor guy working the front but he really tried. The atomsphere is loud, dark, and we couldn't find him half the time. There are also black curtains around some tables and cardboard cutouts for kpop idols endorsing soju.

Alisa B.
Alisa B.

For a late night spot with friends, this place has a fun vibe. Dim lighting, K-pop MV's on repeat, and nice decor. A decent place for some late-night eats, but everythimg is on the more expensive side. We got the Supreme Chicken Wings, which were really good! So crispy, juicy, and they came out piping hot. The sauce was very flavorful and the mayo balanced out the sweet-and-sour glaze. I definitely recommend! The Truffle Fries were tasty and coated well in oil. But for $12... probably not the best bang for your buck. Decent portion though!

Benjamin Tan
Benjamin Tan

Dank kimchi fried rice but honestly thats mostly it. Their menu is a little misleading unless you know how to read korean. The black bean noodles is literally just chapagetti ramen with eggs and onions. Tofu soup is pretty good but no side dishes. Lots of parking cuz the plaza is big.

Xuan Zhu
Xuan Zhu

Kitchen last call is 11pm though the gg maps say it’s open till 00:30. This place is at a corner in a big plaza so it’s little bit scary to come at midnight when it’s all empty outside. It was pretty dark inside. Food was pretty great though. We ordered fried rice noodles, corn cheese, and pork belly fried rice. All taste good :) would try more dishes if coming with a larger group next time.

Chetan Pangam
Chetan Pangam

The interior was good. Food was okay and bit overpriced. They have ring bell option to call server.

NilaTheCat Y
NilaTheCat Y

i like the spicy chicken feet, the army soup is just ok

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Arthur T

Stopped by Danawa for the first time. Three of us ordered quite a bit of food: tofu kimchi pork mix $25 chicken feet and rice $25 spicy army soup $45 2 soju $12 ea 2 cass pitchers $23/ea, not sure if we were mischarged since they were just larger bottles. So a bit on the steep end. corn cheese $12 extra ramen $3 Pretty empty when we went for a later dinner, but folks came in as it got later in the night. Staff was a bit awkward giving gloves. Easy parking in the plaza.

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KC Johnson

I haven't been here for a while. I used to love their regular wings. And I love spice, so I figured I would give the Korean wings a try. Even though there were a lot of seeds in the coating, there wasn't any actual spice to the sauce. The sauce was so light that I felt it was watered down. I didn't even finish it. I also had the eggs appetizer. It was ok. I wouldn't try again. It could also use more flavor. I would try them again, but not those dishes

Arthur T
Arthur T

Stopped by Danawa for the first time. Three of us ordered quite a bit of food: tofu kimchi pork mix $25 chicken feet and rice $25 spicy army soup $45 2 soju $12 ea 2 cass pitchers $23/ea, not sure if we were mischarged since they were just larger bottles. So a bit on the steep end. corn cheese $12 extra ramen $3 Pretty empty when we went for a later dinner, but folks came in as it got later in the night. Staff was a bit awkward giving gloves. Easy parking in the plaza.

KC Johnson
KC Johnson

I haven't been here for a while. I used to love their regular wings. And I love spice, so I figured I would give the Korean wings a try. Even though there were a lot of seeds in the coating, there wasn't any actual spice to the sauce. The sauce was so light that I felt it was watered down. I didn't even finish it. I also had the eggs appetizer. It was ok. I wouldn't try again. It could also use more flavor. I would try them again, but not those dishes

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Cindy Lu

Soy Garlic Chicken Wings 3 large portion, thick deep fried starch, sweet soy sauce Spam Kimchi Fried Rice 4 flavorful Spicy Army Stew 3 not too spicy, ramen, dry pork belly, sausage, spam, kimchi, rice cake, tofu

Cindy Lu
Cindy Lu

Soy Garlic Chicken Wings 3 large portion, thick deep fried starch, sweet soy sauce Spam Kimchi Fried Rice 4 flavorful Spicy Army Stew 3 not too spicy, ramen, dry pork belly, sausage, spam, kimchi, rice cake, tofu

Justin Wang
Justin Wang

Arrive with a water bottle. The waiter rudely tell us no outside drink is allowed in the restaurant. We explained it’s just water and we did not intend to drink it in the restaurant. The waiter has no patience at all and said that’s the policy. Just want to say we respect the policy. It’s the rude attitude and the way he brings this out makes me super uncomfortable. The restaurant is super empty. If you do not want business, fine! Good luck.

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🕐 Hours Today
6PM-1AM
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