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pbNANDjelly t1_ivyirfx wrote

I don't get the DenDen hype and I can think of a bunch of reasons it would suck for a celebration. The food is just ok but it's small portions for the pricing, the server doesn't place orders for the customer, you'll stand in the line to order AFTER waiting for your table, the tables are close together, they have punishment seating designed to get you to leave ASAP, and the employees look like their manager must poke and prod them with hot irons in the back because it feels miserable. It's probably better suited for a casual lunch than a longer dinner.

But most importantly, it ain't a BBQ joint with the grill on the table and you'll waste too much money on drinks! A total must for a birthday!

Edit: I'm not trying to take away anything fun. Folks love this place, but I threw in my two cents and I'm sorry for being so harsh. Definitely everyone should try it at least once, but I might not pick a celebration for my first time 🙂

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mantisMD97 t1_ivylvc6 wrote

Agree that the atmosphere is odd and the staff doesn’t seem that great, but the food is top notch.

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pbNANDjelly t1_ivyntbq wrote

I had two meh experiences but I know so many people that LOVE it. I don't mean to yuk your yum 😃

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mantisMD97 t1_ivzczt6 wrote

Tbh I only had it once recently. Got 3 different things and they were all excellent. The wings really were the best breaded bone-in I’ve ever had. Kimchi pancakes and slaw were bangin’

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AwesomeExo t1_ivyq9y5 wrote

I've never sat in DenDen but I've taken out several times, having primarily the fried chicken and I've always been very happy with it. Family members have other things and also seem pretty pleased.

For what it's worth, before RI I lived in NYC for a decade so my food bar is fairly high. It's not as good as my favorite spots in NYC were, but it's good enough to fill the void.

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pbNANDjelly t1_ivyqx2e wrote

I think the fried chicken is where it's at. They definitely have that part down. Isn't their second location ONLY the fried chicken?

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JayBeeDubya t1_ivyyqgp wrote

DenDen is great for takeout. The in-dining experience is lacking for sure.

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darekta t1_ivzbc97 wrote

Solid points and yea it ain't real Korean BBQ w/o your own grill. I still love Denden tho

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ThickDickedMayor t1_ivysz6c wrote

I visited with some friends when i came back to RI for a few days and expressed wanting some KBBQ. DenDen is not that good. Food is decent but service is shitty for the price and it's definitely not KBBQ.

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