The food is super good, the staff are good and very nice. There was good service and the booths had plenty of seating space. The only thing is when we came there wasn't many other customers. The red were also lights, very pretty. Define recommend if you want some Asian food .

DAWA is an unexpected surprise tucked between an apartment building and a Chick-Fil-A. The building looks like it could have been a former fast food restaurant, but if it was, you can't tell once you get inside. There's a large selection of Banchan and even sushi if you're not feeling Korean food. The mandoo, jap chae, bulgogi, and samgyeopsal are all very good. The DAWA galbi is FANTASTIC though... it's so tender and the flavor is amazing. The servers are very attentive and ensure your meal is cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend trying this hidden gem!

Finally I have the opportunity to stop by this Korean restaurant in West Haven. Let me tell you how good this place is. We went there for lunch and the place was a little bit busy. The host was very friendly and kind, The menu is very varied from sushi, soups and noodles. Everything in the menu looks delicious. We ordered some Korean ribs , noodles and dumplings. The ambience was great and the place was clean and friendly. Definitely worth the visit if you are in the area!

Dawa is the real deal when it comes to authentic Korean food. From the moment we walked in, the service was incredibly warm, pleasant, and efficient. This is a fast-casual spot, and the food comes out quickly and piping hot. Everything about the experience felt authentic--not just the food but even the Korean TV playing in the background. Our meal started with a variety of small appetizer dishes, known as banchan (반찬), which were fresh and flavorful. We ordered the kimchi tofu soup (soondubu jjigae), which arrived bubbling hot, packed with flavor, and filled with the softest, silkiest tofu. For a rice dish, the dolsot bibimbap (비빔밥 in a hot stone bowl) is the way to go--just make sure to mix in some gochujang (고추장) for that perfect balance of spice and depth. Beyond the food, the space was clean and inviting, including the bathroom (always a good sign!). The patrons were incredibly diverse, which says a lot--Dawa is clearly doing something right to bring people together over great food. If you're looking for fast, authentic Korean comfort food, this is the place to go!

I loved Dawa! They had amazing service. Everyone was really nice. They made our food super quickly too. It was impressive. I also really liked the food. All the vegetables seemed fresh and the portions were pretty big. I think everything was reasonably priced. I especially liked the cucumbers on the side. Ambiance was fine! Everything was very clean and there is ample parking.

We were very impressed with Dawa. I don't know how we missed it all this time, it's easy to get to off the highway with parking right in front. Service was outstanding, they really went the extra mile to make us feel welcome. They were also very patient with our young kids. The Korean BBQ was excellent, they had several tables with a grill in the middle and lots of delicious choices. While we loved the BBQ, my favorites were actually the kimchi jigae, gyeranjjim, and scallion pancakes. I can't want to go back and try their bibimbab. They have great banchan too. I can't wait to go back with a group so we can try even more dishes!

Wonderful service and such kind faces that greet you at the door! Incredible food service with such a huge variety of entrees and appetizers to choose from -- free kimchi as well which is always a plus to me! Plenty of upstairs and downstairs seating! Busy on the weekends so plan accordingly!

The place looks and feel authentic. Plenty of parking space and near I95. You get plenty of food. Everything was very flavorful and perfect presentation. We took food home. Staff was great and even gave us complementary dumplings for birthday. Will come back for sure.