Dan Sung Sa
Pill Hill, Oakland
Restaurant in Oakland, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
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.
About Dan Sung Sa
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 hours start at 6 PM daily and run until 1 AM Sunday through Wednesday, and until 2 AM Thursday through Saturday. The dress code is casual. Beyond those basics, details on cuisine, menu format, pricing, reservations, seating, or service style are not clearly documented, 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, and Saturday. That makes it more useful for an evening or late-night plan than for lunch.
Because the profile is limited, the dependable planning details are the Oakland location, casual dress code, and posted hours. There are no 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, and 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, and our full Oakland experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2775 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
- Website
- dansungsa.menu11.com
- Phone
- (510) 663-5927
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Dan Sung Sa operates in the Seoul hof tradition and feels more like a social institution than a conventional restaurant. The room leans into dimness and communal noise, creating a casual, energetic atmosphere where groups linger and conversation carries across the table. Regulars return for the familiar rhythm of food paced to rounds of drinks, so the space favors conviviality over quiet formality. The result is a relaxed but lively spot on Telegraph Avenue that prioritizes the shared ritual of eating and drinking rather than a staged dining experience.
Best For
This is a spot built for evening socializing — after-work drinks, casual hangouts and late-night group outings all fit naturally here. The hof-style setup encourages friends to settle in and order plates to share while they drink; it’s a communal kind of dining that works best for informal celebrations or nights out rather than formal meals. Signature items like Korean Fried Chicken, Bulgogi and Spicy Soft Tofu Soup pair cleanly with rounds of soju or beer, making the restaurant a reliable choice for convivial dinner and late-night plans.
Ordering Tips
Ordering at Dan Sung Sa follows the unwritten logic of the Korean drinking-house: regulars learn from repetition and by watching what arrives at neighboring tables. Expect to gravitate toward anju-style plates — fried items, spiced small plates and dishes with enough salt and fat to slow the pace of drinking. Start with shareable items and pace orders to match rounds of soju or beer; classic picks such as Korean Fried Chicken, Bulgogi and Spicy Soft Tofu Soup are sensible anchors if you’re deciding what to order first.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and chill atmosphere perfect for late-night hangs with friends.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Korean Fried Chicken
- Bulgogi
- Spicy Soft Tofu Soup
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2775 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Planning details
Location
Also consider
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.
Restaurant context
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, and 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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Compare Dan Sung Sa
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Sung Sa | Oakland | No published awards |
| Gogi Time | Oakland | No published awards |
| Friends & Family | Oakland | No published awards |
| Jaji | Oakland | No published awards |
| Otto's Uptown Kitchen Lobby Restaurant | Oakland | No published awards |
| Smellys | Oakland | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Dan Sung Sa?
Dinner is the only plan supported by the 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.
How far ahead should I book Dan Sung Sa?
There are no 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 casual dress code and late-night hours, so it may suit a relaxed evening plan. There are no 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, and Smellys are other venues to consider when comparing plans around Dan Sung Sa. Check each venue's current details directly before deciding.
