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    Bobcha SF

    3.8 (176 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    dec 22, 2023 - bobcha burrito w/ spicy pork + fried egg (+$1.50); SO SO good, 5/5
    Fanny W.

    Korean-Mexican fusion wrapped up in a burrito! What We Ordered: + Bobcha Burrito w/ Spicy Pork, add Fried Egg; 5/5 $18.86 for a pretty large burrito that feeds 2, not bad. The fried egg is an additional $1.50, and it def makes the burrito so much tastier. I really enjoyed the crispy tater tots, kimchi, and the Korean flavor of the burrito. The kimchi was not overpowering, allowing the taste of the spicy pork belly to come through. I'm hooked. Took one bite and wanted to go back and order another one for next days meal.

    Jack R.

    So weird to get a Korean BBQ burrito and to not like the beef. The beef was dry, and after almost $14, just not worth it. Also, I felt the burrito was small too. Would skip this truck.

    Healthy bowl with spicy pork
    Jude D.

    I tried the healthy bowl at treasure island festival over the weekend and that thing was fire! I had to do no kimchi cause it does have shellfish and I'm allergic. But instead I loaded up on spicy pork and extra hot sauce. Highly recommend that combo if you like hot food, it was the perfect amount of spicy and came with a ton of meat. The veggies were also super fresh and there were even some steamed broccoli in the bowl upping the veg factor. It was a huge amount of food for only 18 (which at a festival is cheap) and I could barely even finish it.

    Brittney L.

    On Thursday, our employer has new food trucks come every week so that we don't have to travel far for food and I gotta say that this has been the best food truck we've had for awhile. I got the meat lovers bowl; half spicy port and KFC (Korean fried chicken). It came with rice and a salad which was of course great together. My co-worker got the tots and KFC (on its own) and they were BOMB! Those portions were SPOT ON for sharing with me and another co-worker. This was by far the best food truck that has been on our facility that we appreciate exists. I didn't take any pictures because we were all starving - LOL but we for sure clean all our plates. Also if you're wondering prices, its in between $11-$17 for their foods. I would say it worth my opinion cause we cleared our foods.

    Bobcha KFC
    Angelica L.

    We basically ordered the whole menu for the family at Korean BOBCHA at the Off the Grid: Fort Mason event. 2 Protein Plate ($14): My dad got the beef and chicken for his 2 protein choices. Their beef reminds me of the Costco bulgogi beef. Everyone loved the chicken which was really soft. Bobcha KFC ($17): I believe this came with 8 chicken wings, half soy garlic and half sweet & spicy. You can barely taste the soy garlic so you mostly taste the dry but crispy chicken. The sweet & spicy was much better since it has more flavor. This order came with salad and rice which was nice. Bobcha Tots ($17): The tots were served in a unique way. They must have smashed the tots because they were thin crispy tot layers topped with bulgogi beef and kimchi. This was a family favorite for sure. Bobcha Burrito ($14): So there's apparently a layer of tater tots in here which is probably the same thing they use for the tots. We got spicy pork and it went so well with the rest of the burrito ingredients. It was unique and such a successful Asian fusion item. This was my brother's favorite and probably mine too.

    Meat Lover's Bowl with beef Bulgogi and BBQ chicken.
    Eva L.

    The Meat Lover's Bowl allows you to choose two types of meat from their protein options. The options are beef Bulgogi, sweet & spicy pork, BBQ chicken, Korean Fried chicken and tofu. I love how I can choose two proteins and try more of their meat. I chose beef Bulgogi and BBQ chicken. It came with white rice and salad. Good beef Bulgogi; not too saucy. Meat was tender and perfectly cooked. The BBQ chicken was well marinated; has some sweetness and soy sauce taste to it. I expected the orange sauce to be spicy but it was not although it adds another layer of flavor to the chicken which makes it less sweet. The Healthy Bowl has one choice of protein. Great alternate if you want to skip the carbs. Reasonable price for the options offered and quality of food. I wish I have tried their version of KFC and sweet spicy pork.

    Korean Healthy Bowl
    Eric H.

    A good Korean food truck place with generous portions! I get their food when they stop by Levi's Plaza every so often. I usually get the Korean Healthy Bowl with Bulgogi Beef, very flavorful!

    Two different burritos - beef (left) and spicy pork (right)
    Elaine Y.

    Korean Bobcha was so good that I literally had it twice in the last week! Both times I opted for the Bobcha Burrito which, on these trips, featured a slight twist from the norm. Instead of bacon fried rice, it featured tator tots and my goodness, is that an upgrade or what?! The first time, I split a bulgolgi beef version with a friend. The beef made the burrito a little sweeter than I would've preferred but luckily the kimchi helped to balance it out. The tots provided a delightful crunchiness and probably also helped cut the heft (compared to rice). I wasn't a huge fan of the spring greens in the middle (mostly cause it's not very Korean nor does it belong in a burrito) but it was there for health. The second time, I went with spicy pork and let me tell you, that's the move. It was so good! Again the spring greens left something to be desired (kimchi chives or daikon would be more fun and authentic imo) but everything else played together very well! Both times left me in a bit of a food coma, but both times were worth it!

    Spicy Korean Chicken Wings
    Elvin L.

    There is no worse feeling than standing in line at food truck in SF and spending $17-$18 bucks per plate and the food just being okay. This is definitely not the case! I've visited this truck on different occasions and they've always been consistently good with me These guys are definitely worth a follow on twitter if you ever wanna get something different and something good The spicy chicken wings hits you with a little sweet, savory and just a little spice. Pairs really well with steamed rice and a little salad I definitely gotta try the soy garlic wings next time! The other plate, wow. This one's a take home, for sure. Tater Tots, Bulgogi, Kimchi, Cheesy and super savory. I took 10 bites and I'm ready to KO for the day. Thank you for the awesome food and stellar service!

    Bobcha Tots (Bulgogi Beef, Kimchi, Cheese, Magic & Hot Sauce)- 5/5 stars. Awesome, a must order!
    Amy D.

    One of the best food trucks I've been to in a while! If you love Korean food and spicy sauces, Bobcha is the truck for you. I've tried: -Bulgogi Beef & Spicy Pork (w/Kale Slaw, Steamed Rice, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Rk4Y219pAvtB1AwCZAzBgQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- both their bulgogi beef and spicy pork are really good, and super flavorful. You can opt for salad instead of steamed rice. This is a large portion of food, and is probably at least a meal and a half for most. -Bobcha Tots (Bulgogi Beef, Kimchi, Cheese, Magic & Hot Sauce, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6w_snqrFlRzRGtyvVXRkwQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): SO GOOD, and a must order! The tots were nice and crispy, and held up to all the delicious toppings. It's highly recommended to eat these fresh, since the sauces and beef can make the tots soggy. Food is prepared quickly, and it took less than 10 minutes each time. I still need to come back and try their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and Bobcha Burrito (my coworker has ordered this and it's giant).

    Dyanna Q.

    This place is the*chefs kiss*! I ordered the healthy bowl and I'm not sure how healthy it actually is lol. It tasted so good. They give you lots of vegetables and an egg on top. You also get your choice of protein and you can add Korean fried chicken for a dollar. Of course got the KFC with the soy glaze. Definitely trouble when it comes to your work!

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    Katherine N.

    I visited their food truck while I was at Spark Social in San Francisco, and it was the best decision that I've made. I ordered the following items: -Bob Burrito -Bobcha KFC -Bobcha Tots All the favors of each item goes together so well. The portion was good and satisfied my coworkers and I. I highly recommend you to check out their food truck for some delicious food. You won't regret it!

    Bulgogi burrito
    Tara A.

    Bobcha is one of the better and more affordable food trucks in the Bay Area! Compared to other trucks, their prices are very fair and they pack their dishes with lots of protein. I tried this truck when they were at Off the Grid at Civic Center in SF. I ordered their bob burrito ($10) with beef bulgogi (+$1). I asked them to cut it in half and they had no problem with that. You can also grab gojuchang sauce + their magic sauce on the side of the truck. When I got back to the office, the burrito was still warm so that's a plus! On first look, you can see that the burrito is stuffffed with bulgogi--so worth it! Along with bulgogi, the burrito comes with their magic orange sauce, spicy fried rice, lettuce, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, and pineapple! Pineapple may sound a little weird in a burrito, but I thought the sweetness went well with the bulgogi. The burrito had a bit more magic sauce than I wanted, but not so much that it deterred me from eating it. I actually finished only half of the burrito and I was so full. Even my coworker who eats a lot had 1/5 of his burrito left at the end of lunch! I've also tried their cupbob and I think that is my new favorite! You pick 2 proteins and it comes with mixed greens and rice. They really pack the box with the meats! I got KFC/korean fried chicken and spicy pork. I liked both! The KFC sauce was sweet and spicy, and the spicy pork had their magic sauce drizzled on top. I couldn't even finish this box for one meal, so you can definitely make 2 meals out of it! I also tried some of my coworker's curry tots and those are definitely noteworthy. They are super crunchy without too much seasoning, so the curry flavor isn't super strong. Tastes great when dipped in a side of magic sauce! Bobcha will stay a staple in my lunch routine!

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    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Squid Kalbijjim

    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    9.7 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$$

    Super filling and good for groups of 3-5 people!…read more I love Korean short ribs, especially if it's bathed in a savory, spicy, and (a little) sweet broth sauce. Top it with cheese and I'm a goner. If you've had Sun Nong Dan in LA, this is basically the same thing. We got there close to 6:30 PM and waited about 30 minutes. We already knew we wanted to get the galbijjim so we ordered that when the hostess checked us in and got us to our table. Banchan (side dishes) came out quickly, and then the galbijjim came out within like 10 minutes. We were a party of 3 so we definitely had plenty of leftovers that they kindly boxed up for us, too! Restaurant was lively and service was fast and friendly.

    Luckily no wait and plenty of empty tables at 5:30pm on a Sunday! We were seated and 3 ban chan was…read moreserved to us right away. We already knew we were getting the galbi jjim to share so we placed that with our server. It came out pretty quick, within 15 mins. By 6pm, all the tables were filled and by the time we left at 7 the waitlist was about 35-50 min. The galbi jjim was flavorful and had good balanced mix of sweet and spicy! We only got as mild spice and that was good enough for us. The beef was tender but we felt like there should have been more rice cakes and veggies. I guess that's why people liked to add extra. Service was quick but could be more attentive since server never checked up on us once our food came. Was hoping to get some more banchan :(

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    Bansang - Mulhwe Noodles

    Bansang

    4.1(612 reviews)
    9.6 miWestern Addition, Fillmore

    Oh my, what a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting the entire experience to be this impressive…read more Located across from the Fillmore, Bansang's exterior is fairly understated and doesn't immediately hint at what's inside. Once you step through the doors, however, you're greeted by a space that feels both cozy and contemporary, with an effortlessly stylish atmosphere. Even the restroom was thoughtfully designed and remarkably comfortable--a small detail, but one that speaks to the restaurant's overall attention to detail. We began with the Uni Scallop Toast and Mulhwe as appetizers. As someone who is typically not a fan of uni due to its pronounced brininess, I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed the toast. The bright citrus sauce balanced the richness of the uni beautifully, while the contrasting textures from the crisp toast and delicate scallop created a harmonious bite. The scallop also helped mellow the stronger oceanic notes of the uni. It was a creative and memorable dish unlike anything I've had before. The Mulhwe, a Korean-style fish salad, was dressed in a refreshing apple vinaigrette that gave it a light, summery citrus character. The fish itself had a pleasantly chewy texture--firmer than salmon--with no trace of fishiness. While enjoyable, it didn't leave quite the same impression as the uni toast and was my least favorite dish of the evening. For our entrées, we ordered the Galbi Steak and Pork Jowl Bossam. Both dishes showcased exceptional execution. The meats were cooked perfectly, but what stood out even more was the precision in preparation. The steak was expertly sliced and incredibly tender--so much so that even with braces, it was effortless to enjoy. The pork jowl achieved an ideal balance between lean meat and luscious fat, creating a rich yet satisfying bite. We enjoyed the meal so much that dessert was non-negotiable. The Matcha Tiramisu was a creative interpretation of the classic. A dome of mascarpone cheese encased ladyfinger biscuits at its center, accompanied by a vibrant matcha ganache sauce. The dessert leaned far less sweet than traditional tiramisu, allowing the earthy matcha and creamy mascarpone flavors to shine. It was elegant, balanced, and a wonderful way to end the meal. Lastly, the service was outstanding. Our server was soft-spoken, patient, and genuinely attentive throughout the evening, making the experience feel warm and welcoming. Considering the quality of the food, thoughtful presentation, ambiance, and service, I found the pricing to be completely justified. As a pleasant surprise, I later learned that Bansang is part of the same restaurant group behind Daeho--a detail that certainly explains the level of quality we experienced.

    Came here for a belated birthday dinner and had an incredible experience! My friend had made a 7:30…read morePM reservation, but we arrived early and they were amazingly able to seat us right away at 6:40 PM. The ambiance is super modern and chic, which made it perfect for a celebration. Our waitress let us know they recently updated the menu with some new dishes. She explained that everything is meant to be shared and recommended ordering three to five plates for two people, so we ended up ordering a total of five items including dessert. To start, we had the Hokkaido Uni Scallop Toast, which was incredibly fresh and melted in our mouths, along with the new Early Girl Tomato Salad that our waitress recommended. The salad was refreshing and had a nice little crunch to it. For our mains, we had the Pork Jowl Bossam and the Prime Finger Ribs with Rice Cake. Hands down, those ribs and rice cakes were my absolute favorite dish of the night. The rice cakes were deep-fried to the perfect texture, and the whole plate was just bursting with flavor. We finished the meal with the Matcha Tiramisu for dessert. Since we were celebrating my birthday, they sweetened the night by bringing it out with a sparkler.

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    Yakiniq

    Yakiniq

    3.3(1.8k reviews)
    9.7 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$$

    YakiniQ really said "leave hungry? never heard of her."…read more Pulled up with my homie Jun because this man treated me to lobster last time and you already know... Asians keep receipts but in a wholesome way We don't split love, we rotate blessings. For $49.99/person, this AYCE Korean BBQ was straight violating my self-control. The short ribs?? HELLA BUSSIN. Like actually criminal. Every bite had me ascending like a TikTok food review in 4K. Meat so juicy I almost stood up and thanked the cow personally. The grill smoke got us smelling like seasoned warriors walking outta there but honestly worth it. Staff kept the meats coming faster than my auntie asking why I'm still single. And let me put y'all onto some elite Chinese vocabulary real quick: "好吃到舔手指" (hǎo chī dào tiǎn shǒu zhǐ) = "so good you lick your fingers." That's EXACTLY the vibe. Finger-licking good fr fr. YakiniQ got me fighting for my life, unbuttoning my pants in the parking lot, and already planning my return. 10/10. No crumbs left. Their "Red Hot" peanut sauce is the carry here - no doubt. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

    Came here last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Had poor experiences at the Livermore…read morelocation in the past, so wasnt really expecting much from this spot either. Granted we were a bit late for our reservation, we ended up having to wait another 30-40 mins. The place (2nd floor) is small & awkward. We were all cramped waiting on the stairway and the actual seating area is also fairly small for a busy KBBQ place/big parties. The 8 of us squeezed into a booth with 2 chairs on the side. You can also feel whenever the table next to us got up and stomped/yelled/moved in their chairs-- which was really often. The basic AYCE menu is fairly limited-- esp for the side options. The marinated meats were pretty good as was the tteokbokki. Side & meat portions were alright, but the kicker is having to flag down staff to make sure they put in the order & bring it out. We asked for japchae about 5 times before it actually reached our table towards the end of our meal. The server/manager also told us that he had accidentally brought out 2 bottles of soju for us and that he'd COMP 1 bottle. We didnt notice that he had actually charged us for 2 and comped/subtracted a "third" one. So none were really comped at all. I just realized after we paid and that felt really sketchy. Idk if it's worth coming back here.

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    Short ribs

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    Irodori

    Irodori

    3.8(20 reviews)
    9.7 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights

    The service here was so bad that I think about it almost a year later and finally decided to leave…read morethis review. I almost never give bad reviews. The ONLY reason I give a 2 star is 1 star for the food which was decent, but nothing I couldn't get at another restaurant to be honest. And half of that star goes to the sweet waitress who tried her best with us. I came in with my boyfriend maybe an hour before break time midday (unbeknownst to us) as the sign outside is faded and in LIGHT blue marker on a soju standee. Pro tip: maybe you should update that off to the side sign in small letters as well as your closing time on google + Apple Maps before you grumpily yell at your customers to leave AFTER taking our money and giving us food (which btw we were there about 30 minutes). Or don't seat us at all. Thanks! Would not recommend.

    After the cherry blossom festival yesterday my friend and I decided to have dinner. We sat outside…read moreand no one came to take our order. My friend went inside and a server reluctantly came to our table. We ordered $90 worth of food and enjoyed people walking around. When the food came the waitress brought the check with the food and asked for our credit card. We hadn't taken a bite yet. They never offed us to refill our glass of water. When we did go to pay they asked us if the credit we were using was ours and asked for his id. They seemed to treat the other guest better. Maybe it's because we are Black Americans or maybe they just suck. The food was subpar the fried chicken was overcooked and my stomach hurt all last night. I live up the street on Bush so this would be a local spot. The service was terrible so they will never get my business again. Yes black people live in the neighborhood and eat Korean food and have credit cards.

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    Yasijang

    Yasijang

    4.8(234 reviews)
    9.5 miTenderloin

    Easy seating (and parking) for an early dinner on a Monday night…read more The restaurant was dark, and we noticed an installation on the wall. It turns out people collect their bottle caps in clear capsules. Fun idea. We were very pleased to hear Woodz for most of our dining experience. I love jokbal, and I've never had it served in this style. Usually I've had large platters of sliced meat, but this was a bowl of the boney parts. It was so delicious. It melted right off the bone, and it had a little heat. I want to go back for this alone. Also enjoyed a dish of kimchi fried rice and sotteok sotteok with a happy hour priced soju.

    Fun place to come to for food and drinks. Food was pretty good for the most part…read more - Soy garlic k-fried chicken: this was good and juicy. I like the wing pieces. Super crispy and flavorful. - Bossam: was alright. About 5 pieces. Came with sauce, but could have used more marination and flavor. Also wish there was a lettuce to wrap with. - Pork bangbang: this was tender and super flavorful. - Stairway to heaven: this was a nice surprise. The sushi was presented in a really cool way and the quality was really good. - Fresh lemon soju: I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it looked like lemon slices in soju. But it was really good and I appreciated the freshness of the lemon. Overall, it was a great place for a GNO.

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    Yasijang - SPICY TUNA TOWER

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    Yasijang - Flying fish roe, stir-fried kimchi, and fresh vegetables in a hot pot.

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    San Wang Restaurant - Dry-Fried Chicken

    San Wang Restaurant

    3.8(690 reviews)
    9.7 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$

    Went there during the Fillmore Festival at around 11:30. Was surprised there weren't more…read morecustomers. I first started eating at this place around 1990 and have at times stopped going once I moved out of the city. I try to go at least once a year. Have always enjoyed their clams, dried fried chicken, jia jiang mian, and seafood noodle soup. Clams were still plentiful, plump, and very fresh. Noodle were still good. The owner recommended I try the Jjamppong and tubot. The jjamppong like their other noodles were good but the standout was the turbot: steamed to perfection, fresh, and tasty. I can't compare it to other fish but it was soft, smooth, and buttery. I have seen the owner before cooking in the kitchen but it looks now father time has caught up and he is thoroughly enjoying helping out in the front. He was talkative and pleasant to talk to.

    This place was really good. I found it through yelp. After being at the Japan town mall waiting for…read moremy family to finish shopping, I wanted Chinese food that was further away. So I found this place and we walked in with few customers. We ordered a soup, and were about to order something else when the server/cook suggested we order the meal for 3. He let us substitute the white rice for fried rice and cashew chicken for lemon chicken that we wanted. Boy was it a real treat. We added a chicken chow mein and we weren't disappointed. All in all, we came out stuffed with leftovers, and great service to boot. We were the only ones in the restaurant at the time which was surprising, how great the food and service were. Come here and you won't regret it!

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    San Wang Restaurant - Dry-Fried Chicken

    Dry-Fried Chicken

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    Han Il Kwan

    Han Il Kwan

    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    9.7 miOuter Richmond
    $$$

    Came here walk-in on a Friday evening at 6:30 and waited for almost 45 mins for a table for 2. Get…read morethe galbijim! It's a steal and It's delicious- so much meat it lasted me 3 meals. The wait for the dish was almost 25 mins but all worth it !The complimentary soup and banchan were huge and alright. The servers know what they were doing but one minor thing about my experience was that the waitress served a really really hot dish at her convenience and I had to move it to the center for sharing. Since they're busy they expect you to finish your meal, pay and go.

    Quality/Quantity - 5 stars for the food. Especially since this is still my wife's favorite Korean…read moreRestaurant in SF. This is my wife's favorite SF Korean restaurant, so I am glad that she was able to join me on this trip. Actually, my guest was the one that requested Korean today. LOL. Today, my guest ordered the following: Soft Tofu Soup - Complimentary. Now this has the most flavor of all the dishes. It also came out piping hot, see picture. Seafood Pancake - Overall good, I appreciate the precut slices, thanks. Makes eating and dividing easier. Marinated Chicken - Decent portions, tender, etc. But with minimum flavor. Broiled Fish, Broiled Mackerel - My guest loves fish, but she did not eat too much of this. So more food to bring back to the house for her. Stir-Fried Vermicelli - Good, but you can almost not mess this up. Actually, I make a pretty good Japchae. :) Banchan - 9 options; good variety and with decent to generous portions. Actually, all the dishes came out steaming, piping hot, and fresh. If you do not like spicy food, this is the place for you. Most, if not all, dishes including the banchan are not spicy. Atmosphere - Good size local restaurant. Table or booth seating. Private room in the back available. Hibachi style dining available. 2 clean bathrooms. See picture. Open 5 days a week from 11am to 8pm or 9pm, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Street parking, it was not too bad. I got a space a few blocks away. Service - 3 stars. The owner is typically friendly but did not greet us today?!?! One waitress was extremely more professional than the other. I think the other waitress was in a bad mood?!?! It was not easy asking for stuff, tea refills, water, utensils, more banchan, etc. Price - $120 + tip. Reasonably priced for Korean food, especially because my guest will get another meal out of it from all our leftovers. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since...??? I have been coming here for 20+ years. Maybe 30+ years...? Or am I outdating myself...

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    Han Il Kwan - Comfortable inside space

    Comfortable inside space

    Han Il Kwan - Marinated Beef Rib Eye

    Marinated Beef Rib Eye

    Han Il Kwan - Fish Cake

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    Fish Cake

    Ganji

    Ganji

    4.6(625 reviews)
    9.7 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    The service is friendly and helpful, and the food is delicious. Love the robust appetizer menu…read more Felt like a bunch of queens up in this place. "This is a banger."

    What a gem amongst all the restaurants in Japan Town! It's in the outside center near the…read morestationary store Paper Tree for reference. Been here a couple of times already and the service never failed. Even came here during the Cherry Blossom Festival and the staff were still friendly / accommodating. They even put a spicy sauce on the side of one of the katsu plates when we mentioned that my dad couldn't handle all that haha. This cozy spot mainly focuses on katsu plates, but I like how they had off menu or specials to choose from if you'd like another option. I will say though them katsu plates were just chef's kiss. The meat is pounded thin enough where it's still juicy and tender, but doesn't affect the exterior from being crunchy and a bit flaky. Nothing was dry here yallll! I also like how it already comes with miso soup and salad. Huge fan of that Hamachi Truffle special though. Think of a citrusy flavor from the ponzu, fresh fish, a bit of micro greens, and a thin slice of jalapeño that just ~works~ on a cute wooden spoon that you want to steal I could honestly eat like 5 spoons of this. I'd skip on the calamari as it was kind of skimpy to share with a large group. Only note was that their fried katsu curry was a bit underwhelming with having more slices of carrots than potato! Would love to come back if I am ever in the area.

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    Ganji
    Ganji

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    Ollei - Seafood pancake

    Ollei

    4.5(340 reviews)
    10.4 miRussian Hill
    $$

    The service is great and the servers are awesome. The restaurant is really loud so if you're…read moreexpecting a quiet place to sit down, do not go here. They have MVs projecting on the wall too so that adds to the noise. As for the food, everything is great! The pajeon is flavorful, light and crispy. It had a lot of kimchi so that was yum. The army stew was not too salty and warmed us up! The soy garlic chicken was not overly sweet and was crispy too. The spicy pork was good but there were a few pieces that was chewy. It wasn't that spicy though but it still tasted good. The creamy pasta and tteok was good too and lived up to its name. I did find that the tteok was chewier than normally, but my partner said it was fine so to each their own. Will probably come back for a third visit!

    We ended up eating at Ollei because of proximity. The streets were a bit chaotic, and parking was a…read morechallenge, but this Korean restaurant wasn't a far walk from us. We stepped inside to put our names on the list. While we waited outside we checked out their menu, which was conveniently displayed on their window. The dishes sounded great and it helped us decide what to order before we were even seated. The restaurant was on the smaller side, so seating was a tad cramped, but overall it felt cozy. They had a cute neon light with their name. We got a couple appetizers, which included the pan fried dumplings and tteokbokki. I ordered the Spicy Japchae for my main dish. They brought the banchan out pretty quickly, which we all devoured in seconds because we were so hungry. Then our main dishes started coming out of the kitchen. My spicy japchae was just the right amount of heat. Spicy enough to still be enjoyable. While eating our main dishes the pan fried dumplings came out, which was odd since we ordered it as an appetizer. And the tteokbokki we had ordered, never was added to our order by our waiter. After being told that by another waiter, we just decided to cancel it. The meal was pretty filling without feeling too heavy. Overall, it was decent.

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    Ollei - Dining Room

    Dining Room

    Ollei - Seafood Pancake / 해물파전

    Seafood Pancake / 해물파전

    Ollei - Corn Cheese Plate

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    Corn Cheese Plate

    Bobcha SF - korean - Updated July 2026

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