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    Den Den is a casual Korean cafe on Benefit Street, the kind of place where you order too much and nobody at the table objects. The menu runs from kimchi pancakes to bibimbap to soft tofu stew, plus a chicken karaage that has been known to make first dates feel promising. The brick dining room is cozy, and the RISD students drifting in and out make it feel like the neighborhood's unofficial canteen. It's an easy yes for parents on family weekend.

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    • Chicken karaage

      “Bring a date to Den Den Cafe Asiana, and they’ll fall in love with you over the chicken karaage.”

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    • Kimchi pancakes

      “Everything on the menu is stellar, with flaky kimchi pancakes, umami-laden bibimbap, and soft tofu stew.”

      The Infatuation
    • Bibimbap

      “Everything on the menu is stellar, with flaky kimchi pancakes, umami-laden bibimbap, and soft tofu stew.”

      The Infatuation
    • Soft tofu stew

      “Everything on the menu is stellar, with flaky kimchi pancakes, umami-laden bibimbap, and soft tofu stew.”

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