It’s not often I find myself scrambling for food options in the depths of Midtown. But that’s because I don’t put myself in situations where I need to cover a meal in that geographic vicinity. Sure there are plenty of objectively good restaurants by reputable restaurant groups within a few blocks of Times Square if you know where you’re going, but let’s be real, the exciting stuff is not here. Unless you are a tourist (in which case, by all means, please go ahead), there’s truly only one acceptable excuse to put yourself in that situation and that is theater. If you are headed to a show, you will be needing some dinner, and even though dinner isn’t the main event, you shouldn’t settle. And to all our benefit, Danji is not settling.

Among endless blocks of forgettable restaurants and ostentatious tourist traps, Danji stands out in just how inconspicuous it is. The storefront is easy to miss, and the restaurant itself is compact (though it is deeper than it seems at first sight). The food is contemporary Korean. TKTK

In terms of drinks they have a cocktails, soju, beer (incl. makgeoli) and a modest selection of wines by the bottle and glass. The service is personal and prompt, they’ll get you on your way to your show full and satisfied.