dan modern chinese Menu (Update 2025)

dan modern chinese in Pasadena, CA offers a modern take on traditional Taiwanese cuisine, specializing in noodles and dim sum. With a diverse menu including options for vegans and vegetarians, this trendy and casual spot provides a unique dining experience. Customers praise dishes like the short rib dan mein, dungeness crab fried rice, and three cup chicken for their exceptional flavor and quality. The staff is known for their friendly service, making every visit a pleasant one. The oxtail soup is a standout, praised for its tender meat and flavorful broth. Overall, dan modern chinese delivers consistently delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts looking for a taste of modern Chinese cuisine.

Xlb Dumpling

X Pork

juicy handmade soup dumplings, pieces of pork xiao long bao. served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed "xlb" dumplings are filled with juicy, savory broth and filling.

$10.50

X Pork Crab

juicy handmade soup dumplings, pieces of pork and dungeness crab xiao long bao. served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed "xlb" dumplings are filled with juicy, savory broth and filling.

$12.90

X Pork Shrimp

juicy handmade soup dumplings, pieces of pork and shrimp xiao long bao. served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed "xlb" dumplings are filled with juicy, savory broth and filling.

$11.70

X Spicy Pork

juicy handmade soup dumplings, pieces of spicy pork xiao long bao. served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed "xlb" dumplings are filled with juicy, savory broth and filling.

$10.50

X Chicken

juicy handmade soup dumplings. pieces of chicken xia long bao. served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed "xlb" dumplings are filled with juicy, savory broth and filling.

$10.50

X Chicken Shrimp

juicy handmade soup dumplings. pieces of chicken and shrimp xia long bao. served with ginger and vinegar. handmade and delicately thin-skinned, these steamed "xlb" dumplings are filled with juicy, savory broth and filling.

$11.70

S Pork

steamed dumplings - not soup dumplings. pieces of pork steamed dumplings.

$10.50

S Pork Shrimp

steamed dumplings - not soup dumplings. pieces of pork and shrimp steamed dumplings.

$11.70

S Chicken

steamed dumplings - not soup dumplings. pieces of chicken steamed dumplings.

$10.50

S Vegetable

steamed dumplings - not soup dumplings. pieces of steamed vegetable dumplings. all vegetable dumplings are filled with spinach, glass noodle, mushroom, and tofu.

$10.50

Steamed Dumpling

Pan Fried Dumpling

Pf Pork

pieces of pan fried pork dumpling served with stir fry sriracha sauce.

$11.70

Pf Pork Shrimp

pieces of pan fried pork and shrimp dumpling served with stir fry sriracha sauce.

$12.90

Pf Chicken

pieces of pan fried chicken dumpling served with stir fry sriracha sauce.

$11.70

Pf Vegetable

pieces of pan fried vegetable dumpling served with stir fry sriracha sauce. all vegetable dumplings are filled with spinach, glass noodle, mushroom, and tofu.

$11.70

Cr Pork

five () pieces of crispy pork dumpling served with hoisin sauce(featuring a thin crispy bottom layer)

$12.90

Cr Pork Shrimp

five () pieces of crispy pork and shrimp dumpling served with hoisin sauce(featuring a thin crispy bottom layer)

$14.10

Cr Chicken

five () pieces of crispy chicken dumpling served with hoisin sauce(featuring a thin crispy bottom layer)

$12.90

Cr Vegetable

five () pieces of crispy vegetable dumpling served with hoisin sauceall vegetable dumplings are filled with spinach, glass noodle, mushroom, and tofu(featuring a thin crispy bottom layer)

$12.90

Crispy Dumpling

Chili Oil Dumpling

Co Pork Shrimp

Dumplings (without soup inside), filled with pork and shrimp, and topped with signature house chili oil, garlic, and green onions.

$12.90

Co Chicken

Dumplings (without soup inside), filled with chicken, and topped with signature house chili oil, garlic, and green onions.

$11.70

Scallion Pancake

scallion pancake with soy ginger dipping sauce.

$10.20

Seaweed Tofu Salad

Seaweed, tofu, bean sprouts, bell peppers, mild chili.

$9.90

Pickled Cucumber

pickled with ginger, mild chili.

$9.90

Salt Pepper Tofu

crispy tofu with toasted garlic, green onions, & cilantro served with ginger soy sauce.

$9.90

Popcorn Chicken

crispy bites of chicken with toasted garlic, green onions, and cilantro. served with sriracha aioli.

$13.50

Popcorn Shrimp

crispy bites of shrimp with toasted garlic, green onions, & cilantro served with sriracha aioli.

$17.10

Beef Roll

scallion pancake wrapped with oxtail beef, cucumbers, green onions, and cilantro. served with hoisin and sriracha sauce.

$19.50

Pork Chop

crispy boneless pork cutlet.

$12.30

Small Plate

Large Plate

Three Cup Chicken

juicy chicken thigh with red onions, garlic, and thai basil in a sweet, slightly spicy three cup sauce DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE

$22.80

Shrimp Crab Sauce

shrimp, crab, garlic, ginger, green onions DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE

$25.20

Shrimp Shishito

shrimp, shishito peppers, garlic DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE

$24.00

Mapo Tofu

spicy, silky tofu, shiitake mushrooms, chili, garlic, ginger, green onions DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE

$16.20

Mapo Pork

spicy, silky tofu, pork, chili, garlic, ginger, green onions DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE

$18.60

Mapo Crab

spicy, silky tofu, crab, chili, garlic, ginger, green onions DOES NOT INCLUDE RICE

$23.40

White Rice

side of white rice

$3.60

Brown Rice

side of brown rice

$3.60

Chicken Noodle Soup

fresh chicken soup with handmade noodles.

$15.90

Oxtail Noodle Soup

tender oxtail beef soup with handmade noodles in a tasty beef broth.

$20.70

Spicy Oxtail Noodle Soup

spicy soup with oxtail beef and handmade noodles topped with leeks, green onions, and served with mustard greens on the side.

$20.70

Soup

Noodle

Dan Short Rib

handmade thick noodles served with short rib, snow pea leaves, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and our signature sauce.

$26.70

Dan Shrimp

handmade thick noodles served with shrimp, snow pea leaves, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and our signature sauce.

$23.10

Dan Chicken

handmade thick noodles served with chicken, snow pea leaves, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and our signature sauce.

$19.50

Dan Vegetable

handmade thick noodles with broccoli, snow pea leaves, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and our signature sauce.

$19.50

Fr Crab

fresh dungeness crab fried rice with garlic, egg, and green onions.

$26.70

Fr Short Rib

short rib fried rice with egg, bean sprouts, and green onions.

$26.70

Fr Shrimp

shrimp fried rice with egg and green onions.

$23.10

Fr Pork Chop

pork chop fried rice with egg and green onions.

$23.10

Fr Chicken

chicken fried rice with egg and green onions.

$19.50

Fr Vegetable

vegetable fried rice with egg, spinach, broccoli, and green onions.

$19.50

Fr Egg

fried rice with egg and green onions.

$17.10

Fried Rice

Vegetable

String Beans

string beans sauteed with garlic.

$17.70

Spinach

spinach sauteed with garlic and topped with sliced garlic crisp.

$14.10

Broccoli

broccoli sauteed with garlic and topped with sliced garlic crisp.

$16.50

Baby Bok Choy

baby bok choy sauteed with garlic.

$16.50

Pea Sprouts

sauteed pea sprouts with garlic.

$18.90

Snow Pea Leaves

snow pea leaves sauteed with garlic.

$18.90

White Rice

$3.60

Brown Rice

$3.60

Sides

Extras

Ginger

$0.00

Black Vinegar

$0.00

Soy Sauce

$0.00

Chili Paste

$0.00

Sriracha

$0.00

Chili Oil

$0.00

Hot Mustard

$0.00

Chopstick

$0.00

Fork

$0.00

Spoon

$0.00

Napkin

$0.00

Paper Plate

$0.00

No Utensils

$0.00

Coke

$4.20

Diet Coke

$4.20

Coke Zero

$4.20

Sprite

$4.20

Ginger Ale

$4.20

Dr Pepper

$4.20

Voss Still

voss still water - ml

$5.40

Pellegrino

. oz bottle

$5.40

Non-Alcohol Beverage