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Garden Grove - Dawa kitchen restaurant
7.4

Dawa kitchen

  • Garden Grove
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Food has potential, just missing the mark

Dawa Kitchen’s braised beef showcases exceptional tenderness, and the beef belly ramen delivers delicious flavors. Portions impress and the pricing offers exceptional value, though some may find the overall taste kind of flat, lacking the hype promised by social media.

  • Great Portions

    Generous portions ideal for sharing, contributing to a satisfying dining experience.

  • Okay Quality

    Food is flavorful and good, pricing reasonable, eclipsing freshness focus.

  • Low Variety

    Too many options can lead to shortcuts in meal preparation.

Top 3 dishes at Dawa kitchen

  1. 1

    Beef Belly 🏆

    Beef Belly dish
  2. 2

    Suyuk

    Suyuk dish
  3. 3

    Braised Beef

    Highlight of the meal, often outshining other dishes; flavorful, well-prepared.

    Braised Beef dish

Vibe: Lively atmosphere for lively diners

The ambiance is clean and intimate, albeit a bit dark for some. A lively buzz fills the space, making for an energetic evening, but don’t expect to sip any cocktails, as there's a disappointing lack of drink options.

  • Okay Sound

  • Bad Aesthetic

    Small, dark, and loud music negatively impact dining experience for some.

Perks: Friendly staff, but chaos reigns

Service shines with attentive and friendly staff, though the parking situation is a nightmare. Long waits and noise levels complicate conversations, and large groups may struggle to find cozy seating.

  • Great Cleanliness

  • Okay Parking

    Parking can be tight; however, additional parking is sometimes available.