Restaurant in Oakland, United States
Dan Sung Sa
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Hangout
About Dan Sung Sa
Dan Sung Sa is worth choosing for a casual Telegraph Avenue night when ease matters more than polish. It works better as a repeat hangout than a high-stakes special-occasion dinner, with low booking pressure and a late-night rhythm that suits small groups who want flexibility.
Is Dan Sung Sa worth planning for in Oakland? It can be a fit when the plan is casual and later in the evening: the verified hours start at 6 PM daily and run until 1 AM Sunday through Wednesday, until 2 AM Thursday through Saturday. The confirmed dress code is casual. Beyond those basics, there are no verified details on cuisine, menu format, pricing, reservations, seating, or service style, so confirm directly before building a tightly scheduled night around it.
Choose it for late-night hours and a casual plan
The clearest planning advantage is timing. Dan Sung Sa opens at 6 PM every day and stays open late throughout the week, with the latest closing times on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. That makes it more useful for an evening or late-night plan than for lunch, which is not reflected in the verified hours.
Because the verified profile is limited, the dependable planning details are the Oakland location, casual dress code, posted hours. There are no verified specifics on a menu, reservation process, seating setup, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or pricing. If any of those details matter for the group, check the venue's official channels before going.
Who should choose somewhere else
Choose another option if the night depends on confirmed pricing, a clearly documented dining format, detailed dietary information, or a specific reservation process. Dan Sung Sa is easier to evaluate as a casual Oakland option with late hours than as a fully documented special-occasion plan.
If you are comparing options, Gogi Time, Friends & Family, Jaji, Otto's Uptown Kitchen Lobby Restaurant, Smellys are other venues to consider. For broader planning, our full Oakland restaurants guide is the better starting point. For nearby planning before or after, you can also use our full Oakland bars guide, our full Oakland hotels guide, our full Oakland experiences guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dan Sung Sa handle dietary restrictions?
There are no verified dietary or allergy-accommodation details for Dan Sung Sa. The confirmed details are that it is in Oakland, has a casual dress code, opens at 6 PM daily with late closing hours. If dietary restrictions matter, check the venue's official channels before going.
Is lunch or dinner better at Dan Sung Sa?
Dinner is the only plan supported by the verified hours. Dan Sung Sa opens at 6 PM every day and runs until 1 AM Sunday through Wednesday and 2 AM Thursday through Saturday. Lunch service is not reflected in the listed hours.
Can I eat at the bar at Dan Sung Sa?
There are no verified seating details for Dan Sung Sa, including whether bar seating is available. If a specific seating setup matters, check the venue's official channels for the latest details before going.
How far ahead should I book Dan Sung Sa?
There are no verified reservation or booking details for Dan Sung Sa. The confirmed planning information is that it opens at 6 PM daily and stays open late, with 2 AM closing times Thursday through Saturday. Confirm directly with the venue if timing is important.
Is Dan Sung Sa good for a special occasion?
Dan Sung Sa has a confirmed casual dress code and late-night hours, so it may suit a relaxed evening plan. There are no verified details on service style, seating, menu, pricing, or reservations, so confirm directly if the occasion depends on specific arrangements.
What are alternatives to Dan Sung Sa?
Gogi Time, Friends & Family, Jaji, Otto's Uptown Kitchen Lobby Restaurant, Smellys are other venues to consider when comparing plans around Dan Sung Sa. Check each venue's current details directly before deciding.
Location
2775 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, United States
Compare Dan Sung Sa
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Dan Sung Sa | Oakland |
| Gogi Time | Oakland |
| Friends & Family | Oakland |
| Jaji | Oakland |
| Otto's Uptown Kitchen Lobby Restaurant | Oakland |
| Smellys | Oakland |
How Dan Sung Sa Oakland compares with similar nearby venues.
If you cannot make Dan Sung Sa work
Try Gogi Time if the group wants the meal to have a clearer shared-food structure. Try Friends & Family if the night needs more occasion energy and a drinks-forward frame.
How it compares in Oakland
Against Gogi Time, Dan Sung Sa is the easier call for a loose, late night; Gogi Time is the better cross-shop when the group wants a more food-structured Korean barbecue-style outing. Choose Gogi Time when the meal itself is the anchor, choose Dan Sung Sa when the point is hanging around longer without making the evening feel overplanned.
Friends & Family and Jaji are better fits for diners who want a clearer cocktail-or-restaurant frame and a more intentional night out. Dan Sung Sa is stronger as a casual repeat option, especially when booking difficulty needs to stay low and the group is more flexible on format.
Otto's Uptown Kitchen Lobby Restaurant and Smellys serve different needs: Otto's is the safer pick when convenience and a hotel-adjacent setting matter, while Smellys is the better comparison for a more food-driven casual meal. Dan Sung Sa sits between those poles as the easygoing late-night choice.
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