one of the best places in the world. I've been to many Korean restaurants in different countries, but this one doesn't compare to others. their signature dish is simply to die for. The meat was divinely delicious and melted in your mouth. We ordered a portion for two, it was big for us and we started sweating with ourselves. the staff is very friendly. The dish already included rice and there were compliments from the restaurant. They also provided free water.
Love this place at the first time. We ordered a regular Kko Gal Jjim ( beef rib with ox tail) and cheese on top. The topped cheese is torched at the table. So entertaining 🤩 Quick service for rice and ban chan dishes. Friendly staffs.
The beef ribs were so well-cooked that they were melting in the mouth.
Seasoning was excellent: slightly spicy as I like it to be!
was visiting and was brought here by little cousins. I was skeptical of the cheese and Korean cuisine combo but the cheesy-dish was a dream! may be one of the most delicious thing I've tasted! the beef tartare dish was great as well and it was ordered by accident!
Busy in-n-out place: know what to order before you walk in the restaurant as you need to order before being seated.
We ordered a single dish to share. The presentation was pretty entertaining as the sizzling dish topped with cheese is torched at the table to melt the cheese!
The beef ribs were so well prepared and cooked that they were melting in the mouth.
Seasoning was excellent: slightly spicy as I like it to be!
The beef short ribs were incredibly tender and packed with flavor, and what really set it apart was the delightful addition of melted cheese on top. This cheesy goodness elevated the dish to a whole new level, adding a rich and savory dimension that was simply irresistible. It's a must-try for anyone looking to savor Korean cuisine with a delicious twist!
This place is LEGIT! Growing up in South Korea, and now living in Idaho, I miss authentic Korean flavors so much. From the moment we walked in to being seated, the workers were very attentive. They have you order before you’re seated so they have time prepping the food. We added rice cakes and cheese and it hit the spot. My fiancé loves extra spicy, so we got level 3, and it was super spicy and flavorful. If you can’t take too much heat, I suggest going down to a level 2.
When I come back to San Francisco I’ll definitely be hitting this place up. And I’ll be recommending it to all my Korean friends and friends who love Korean food.
Very delicious and filling korean food. Has variety of meat, vegetables, cheese and more. They come to bring it to your table and you share a big bowl of it with other people. About $120 per serving split with a group of 4 and it lowers the price. They gave rice as well as korean side dishes. Pricey but extremely worth it, wait times get bad after 5pm.
This place is always packed. I definitely recommend putting your name down on their Yelp waitlist so you know how long it will take before your table is ready. We got the cheese kalbijjim for 3 people, and we had quite a bit left after we were done eating. They ask you to order your food when you are next in line so they can start prepping it ahead of time. This makes sense given how packed they are. If you like spicy, then go for 3 or more spice levels. We chose level 2 spice, and it was still on the sweeter end. If you have any leftover food, they will give you to go containers that they'll seal after you are done.
Their kalbijjim is what they are known for, and it's really good.
Okay this one’s an extremely easy 5.
The kalbijim stew (especially with the torched cheese) is nothing short of divine - meat falling off the bone, a thick, umami sauce, and those delicious roasted veggies. The sides are delicious - especially the spring onion kimchi - and the tartare and bibimbap delivered perfectly.
Service is kind and attentive. Definitely get here early if you want to eat soon! Since they don’t take res, there’s usually a line by 4 (30 mins before opening) that’s fairly long outside the restaurant, where they’ll take preorders.
Will definitely be visiting again and is definitely the best Korean food I’ve had in SF.
This was the first time we tried galbi jjim in America. We were very satisfied with the authentic taste and the amount of food they offered. It was more than enough for 3 people.
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