Came here walk-in on a Friday evening at 6:30 and waited for almost 45 mins for a table for 2. Get the 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. read more

Han Il Kwan - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for an early birthday lunch with sister and we made it just before the lunch rush on a Monday around noon with. 10 minute wait for 2. The food was tasty and the banchans/side dishes were pretty fresh. The free combo tofu stew for the table was nice. We each ordered our own $23 galbi lunch set that comes with rice and honestly we could've shared one order and have been comfortably full. The galbi was lightly seasoned today and tender with a bit of chewiness. Overall, really great meal and it ended with a free rice drink which I loved whenever the restaurant provided it. read more

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Very heartbroken to come back here a second time with very similar experiences, they are just not improving. I'm not Korean but worked in Korean restaurants and understand theres a different way Korean dining is vs American. This was by far the most awkward service because of their unsociable behavior Concerns About Service 1. When we told our server that we were not ready to order and needed a couple of minutes, she immediately walked off without letting my sister finish speaking. That was very rude and dismissive. 2. We were dining for Korean BBQ and when we received our check, paid, and signed with a tip, the staff did not hesitate to open the folder and look at how much we tipped before we even left or were told goodbye. We always tip, but that was very rude and uncomfortable. 3. This has already happened before on our first visit at the front counter with the same person. Because our bill was split, I covered most of the tip, and they still questioned my friend's tip for being low. That was unprofessional. Overall This behavior needs to change. It is uncomfortable and disrespectful. Staff should not be rushing customers, cutting them off, or checking and commenting on tips in front of them. read more

Came by Han Il Kwan this past weekend for the first time and fell in love with it very quickly. From the generous portions of banchan (with free refills omg...) to the incredible dishes and speedy service, this is truly a well-oiled machine that I would not hesitate to bring guests to if I wanted to impress them with the SF food scene. price: ~$40/person - Galbi: We ordered this pre-cooked, and it comes with leaves of lettuce some ssamjang. It tastes exactly how you hope it tastes -- well grilled, marinated, and high-quality. - Rice Cake and Mandu Soup: The broth absorbs all of the flavor from the rice cakes and mandu and beef and is unlike any other broth I've had before. This is super delicious, and if you prefer to have more mandu than rice cake, there is an option for that on the menu. - Seafood Pancake: We were so impressed by how fluffy this pancake was. Honestly one of the best seafood pancakes I've had in a while. I was so pleasantly surprised to see that we also got a free steamed egg and sikhye. I don't think there's any way to leave this establishment still hungry, even if you only order one main. Would definitely come back! read more

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Whenever I go to SF and am in the Richmond - this is one of my go-tos. It's a small restaurant, but well-spaced. Parking can be easier than other neighborhoods, since it's street parking. Recently went at 12:30 on a Sunday and were sat immediately. It's not always busy, so usually not much of a wait. The service is not always warm and friendly, but they're efficient. This last time we ordered kalbi, kimchi jjigae, and yukgae jjang. Kimchi jjigae was very tangy and almost tomato-esque in flavor - thoroughly enjoyed. The kalbi was thinly cut and deboned, and felt like it was nice quality. The yukgae jjang was nicely spiced and flavored. It's a little pricier depending on what you order, but the quality and flavors are not lacking. The banchan were all fresh and we really enjoyed all of them. It was really nice to get steamed egg as part of the set! Also really appreciated the sikyhe they give at the end of your meal. read more

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The food was amazing and there was a ton of food for the price. The beef and soup were flavorful and the bancheon had a big variety with dishes I rarely see elsewhere. And we got a bowl of rice and dessert for free (not to mention the bancheon). Service was good with decent speed and nice staff, and the inside is very interesting where it's divided into rooms that can be split off. Traditional decor and lots of space. Restroom is clean. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Friday night around 7:30pm and had to wait almost a half hour to be seated. There is a lot of seating, and they even have a private room that was being used for a birthday celebration when we were there. We ordered the galbi and japchae and both were some of the best I've had and good portion sizes. We also got a soft tofu soup and rice drinks for dessert, free of charge. The prices of the meats were on the higher side, but with all the freebies they give, I felt that the value was good. The only bad thing was the tea they served, but the service was great! Food came out very fast. read more

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I never would have found this restaurant, in a million lifetimes, on my own. A dear friend suggested this restaurant as a place to catch up It's not in a touristy part of town, truly a neighborhood restaurant serving the greater area...not tourists like me. We each ordered Cold noodles which when combined with banchan and steamed egg was more than a satisfying and flavorful dinner. The restaurant itself isn't big but had more guest than I expected at 430pm on a Thursday. The service was fast...serving banchan and hot tea almost immediately. Our mains( the cold noodles) tasted authentic and by every definition very good....part of the reason, I want to review this restaurant is to remember how good the food is here and if I can find it again, you can be sure I'm inside esting read more

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This is the best authentic Korean restaurant in SF! There are tables where you can do actual meat bbq and there are normal tables to enjoy the just entrees. The banchan here is amazing!!! They switch it up and its always so good. They also give you a sweet rice drink at the end which is my favorite. The staff is super nice and the restaurant is very homey. Def try this place if you like real Korean food. read more

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Tried Han II Kwan for dinner, it was really busy and the wait was around half an hour. They have a good variety of banchan, my favorite was the lotus root, jelly, and radish kimchi. Ordered the steamed egg, kalbi, and ox tail soup. Food came out pretty quick after ordering. -steamed egg: fluffy and yummy, the portion was a lot bigger than I expected for a Side Dish! -kalbi: the meat was flavorful and pieces were thicker cut, I enjoyed pairing this with the bean sprout side dish. I also liked how it was boneless. the beef was a little chewy though. -ox tail soup: the broth tasted very clean, they provide salt for you to add. this also came with green onions, oxtail, and glass noodles. They give you a refreshing sweet rice drink at the end of your meal which was a nice way to end dinner. read more

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Our favorite Korean bbq restaurant Parking: ok this is going to be tough. It's all neighborhood parking. There is a lot between 18th and 19th between Geary and Anza. Very close to Geary, but keep in mind that there are a least dozen restaurants within walking distance of that parking lot, it's frequently full and you have to pay until midnight, This lot is almost 2 blocks from the restaurant Food: yum we really like everything here. The galbi is delicious. We usually order 2 of those just so everyone can get enough. We also love the chicken. They give you a free soft tofu soup and about 8 bowls of banchan. My only sadness is that they stop serving those little anchovies. I guess the cost was too much. . Occasionally we order the pancakes, which I think should be crisper, but overall everything is good here. We haven't tried the beef stew , but I do see people ordering that. I don't know how it compares to daeho or hwa mi won Ambiance. More like a mom and pop shop. It could take a bit of a refresh, but I'm not here to be impressed by the decor. Here for the food. Tip: if you want to try it, they have lunch specials. You get less food, but the cost is significantly less. Normally, we have leftovers that we take home from dinner, but there weren't any for lunch. Plus, generally not crowded and they will seat right away, read more

VERRYY overdue review. This restaurant is great. It always has a line out the door so please plan accordingly! Street parking only, and this area is rouuuuggghhhhh to find a spot that's long enough to fit your car.. iykyk. Service: 5/5 Everyone who works here is quick and efficient although neither friendly nor mean. Ambiance: 4/5 Typical Korean restaurant atmosphere. Spacious, loud, and smells great *_* Food: 5/5 They offer bbq but we've never gotten it. Their lunch deals are a steal!! Serves tofu soup to every table as a complimentary!! Seafood bibimbap- My fav. Lots of seafood (scallops, shrimps, and octopus) and I really like how the rice gets so crispy at the bottom of the stone pot. Not much veggies in here, but as a seafood lover, this was amazing *_* Steamed eggs- I personally thought this was lacking in flavor but we enjoyed how fluffy the eggs are. This was great to pair with the tons of side dishes that are served. Short ribs (lunch deal items)- You guys.... these... had... no... BONES! *_* No veggies either. It was literally a small plate of just MEAT. My fiancé loveeed it. Overall, would recommend this place and would keep coming back. read more

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TLDR: Not our favorite Korean experience. Large menu and banchan variety, but we felt there wasn't a super strong flavor in many of the dishes Food: One pro is that there is a huge variety of banchan from kimchi to lotus root (something we usually don't see when we eat Korean). The menu is also large having everything from soups to bbq to noodles/rice. Unfortunately for us nothing really wowed us and had a ton of the flavors we expect for Korean food. I also felt that for $50, the galbi portion was pretty small and thin. Service/Ambiance: There are a good amount of tables with a back room to fit larger parties. The service was fast and straightforward Price: Most dishes run around 20-25 read more

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Han Il Kwan is consistently great! I really enjoy coming here whenever I'm craving Korean food. I love that they provide nine different types of complimentary banchan and tofu soup, and they're all delicious. I really like the chewy noodles in the spicy cold noodles, and the bulgogi and bibimbap were both good. They also give you a complimentary sweet rice drink at the end. Service was friendly and very fast. You might have to circle around to find parking, but we've always managed to find street parking in the area. read more

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Came with friends. Parking is a little tricky but service and food was very good. Fast, friendly, efficient, clean , traditional, and cozy. Lots of family coming here. Young and mature aged people here. read more

Han Il Kwan - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Bibim Naenmyeong was not spicy enough. Banchan was exceptional. Rudest waitress I've ever encountered. read more

Some of the best Korean foods in the bay! There were 7-8 banchans, plus an additional steamed egg that is on the house. Everything was delicious! I was surprised that they didn't ask me about the spice level for the tofu soup but it turned out to be pretty mild spice - which is perfect for me because I can't handle spice that well. Service was good as well! I will definitely come back again! read more

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Fast service and generous banchan, but average food. - seolleongtang : lacking in bone broth richness or flavor, the sliced meat in the soup was also very dry and overcooked - galbi : comes boneless, the marinade was not quite on the mark, slightly dry as well and was overpriced - japchae : decent flavor read more

Han Il Kwan - seolleongtang, galbi, japchae - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Han II Kwan is located in a quite sleepy neighborhood in the Richmond district but the vibe at the restaurant is anything but sleepy. It's often packed with customers and lines and has a lively atmosphere. Thank goodness we made a reservation! They offer a generous selection of banchan dishes to start and the meat quality is solid. In my opinion, it's one of the better Korean BBQ restaurants in San Francisco. You can elect to cook yourself or have them cook for you. I think it's always more fun to cook ourselves but the decision is yours. Today, we tried the Kalbi, marinated chicken, pork belly, and brisket. We ordered a la carte though there are complete set dinner options available as well. We also ordered the sautéed squid with vegetables which was very delicious with just a little kick. The meat portions were decent size and filling. It comes with a salt and sesame dipping sauce as well as some other condiments including some lettuce wraps. I typically prefer charcoal grill but that is not offered here. Nevertheless, it's still a good Korean restaurant worth checking out. read more

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Absolutely loved their beef based soups for lunch, the broth is rich and clear. I got the dumpling soup which was so filling, and soooo much banchan included, plus side of steamed egg!! We had to end up taking the food home because it was so much haha Quick service, I'd come back here and try some more of their soups! read more

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I was in the mood for Korean BBQ and Han II Kwan had some good Yelp reviews. I tried the Kalbi for $49. The meat was thinly sliced and I really couldn't taste the marinade. The dish came with a bowl of rice , complimentary soup and many side dishes. The service was speedy. When I arrived there weren't many other guests but by the time I left the restaurant was pretty full. I look forward to trying more Korean restaurants. read more

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My friend and I went here for lunch. They have lunch special menu. They give you a lot of side dishes. We ordered spicy pork, ribeye beef, squid and vegetables. They give you an extra dish and today was a soft tofu spicy soup. Service is decent and I think it's a family run business. Ambience is a typical Korean restaurant with grilling stove in the middle of table. I highly recommend for lunch. read more

Han Il Kwan - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

A spot I've been meaning to try, but I had a chance to go for lunch on a weekday so I was able to try out their lunch specials. Clearly a local spot, and was able to sit down without a wait. A clean and classic Korean style restaurant. FOOD : When you eat in, you get a large spread of excellent banchan. Kimchi is potent and delicious. Each side dish is a great way to start. Gal bi lunch. An easy choice, though for lunch they cook it for you. Good quality meat, with a nice salty and mildly sweet marinade, that's charred decently. Served with rice for an excellent lunch. Spicy pork lunch. Also one of my classic lunch choices. A nice mild spice with a flavorful marinade. No dry pieces as per usual and always good over rice. Definitely an easy lunch go to for me. Naengmyeon. An excellent choice on any day. Noodles aren't too difficult to chew, but it still has that amazing chewiness you look for. Cold, gochujiang based soup which is a bit sour as well which is just so bright and refreshing. Done well here. Galbi tang. A great soup for a cold day. Clean, but deep flavors in the broth. Beef so tender and delicious. Noodles and eggs there to feed your soul. Always a good choice. Overall an excellent place to go for lunch. High value with tons of quality food for lunch. Service always excellent and the steamed egg that comes with this as well is simple and delicious as well. Will definitely be coming back for dinner and actual BBQ. See you there. read more

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3pm on a sunday afternoon, around 50% of the restaurant was filled, leaving plenty of space and no wait for my party of 5. service great, food great, vibes great. they also give a tofu soup or a steamed egg on the house for you to share with your table. that, in combination with the banchan and your full meal, it's so much food and i couldn't even finish half of my pork belly pork belly korean bbq: 4/5 this came with lettuce for me to make wraps, when it cooled down it got a little chewy tteok mandu guk: 5/5 this was sooo good, the flavor so good and the rice cakes so soft. next time i'll get this sogogi sundubu: 5/5 solid soup definitely would come back when im in the area!! read more

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One of my friends recommended Han Il Kwan to me, and I can definitely see why it's his favorite local, neighborhood Korean spot. It can get busy with long waits with the KBBQ grills, but we just went for the regular food. I was grateful they seated me before my entire party arrived, as my boyfriend was parking the car. I loved the variety and quantity of banchan - 9 dishes! I enjoyed alternating among the seaweed salad, kimchis, bean sprouts, mung bean jelly, and braised lotus root throughout the meal. The mul naengmyeon and kkori-gomtang oxtail soup were more than enough for two people on top of the complimentary steamed egg and banchan. They were all comforting and hit the spot. I will definitely be coming back some time to try the KBBQ! read more

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Came for lunch on a Monday so there were a lot of open tables. We ordered from the lunch special, which is available Monday through Friday until 4:00 PM (except holidays). We tried the following: - Gal-bi, marinated beef short ribs ($23 lunch price) - decent portion, comes with a side of rice and liked how there's no bones so it was easy to eat - Tofu Soup with vegetables and beef ($19.50 regular menu) - good size and comes with rice, but didn't taste like your standard tofu soup. There was a lot of vegetables in it which I wasn't used to. Also didn't come with an egg. Highlight was all the banchan they give! There's 9 different side dishes and everything was good. They also give you a choice of soup or steamed egg to share with the table (not per person). They give you hot barley tea and At the end, they also give you a small cup of sweet rice water. Overall, good experience and decent food! Prices are a little high, but that's standard in SF. read more

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This place gets busy but luckily for a party of three we only waited about 15 min. We ordered the seafood jiggae and japchae and both were spectacular. The soup was boiling hot and so well spiced with plenty of seafood so they definitely did not skimp out there, the japchae was hot and well salted. For the japchae I personally would have put some hot sauce but the flavor its self is wonderful. There was plenty of Banchan served with the meal so you'll definitely go home feeling full. The ambiance is standard restaurant for sit down, nothing too fancy. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal experience at Han Il Kwan. It's very busy, and will come with a wait, but it's absolutely worth it. It's best with a big group, as you can get a lot of variety that way. The meats were all absolutely excellent, and the banchan was delicious. We also got the japchae which I loved. The service is also excellent despite them being very busy! Hugely recommended, would for sure come back! read more

Han Il Kwan - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a longstanding neighborhood spot in the Richmond district. I remember their food being good but haven't been in a while so I was glad when a friend suggested this spot for dinner. Since my friend made reservations, our group was seated immediately in one of the back rooms. We shared a ton of food and had plenty of leftovers. Highlights: +Banchan variety: Most Korean restaurants only give you a few items, but we received 9 different kinds. +Dolsot-bibimbap: Solid bibimbap with fluffy rice, egg, meat, and vegetables. I didn't try any of the crispy rice at the bottom, but those who did went back for more. +Galbi: Marinated beef short ribs were tender and the perfect mix of sweet and salty. +Haesanmul-gui: Colorful mix of crisp vegetables and seafood stir-fried together. +Japchae: Noodles were bouncy and chewy with plenty of crisp vegetables and tender beef. Middle of the pack: *Bulgogi: Good seasoning, but the beef was overcooked. *Dak-gui: Chicken was flavorful, but dry. *Gyeran-jjim: Steamed eggs were fluffy, but didn't have a lot of flavor. *Sundubu-jjigae: Tofu was soft and silky, but I thought it was too spicy. Other people enjoyed it though. Lowlights: -Banchan quality: Some of the cucumbers were bitter. -Modeum-jeon: I only tried the shrimp one, and the overcooked shrimp was coated in a bland, soggy egg batter. -Sangsun-gui: The broiled fish was very fishy and bland. It was the least fave of the group as it was barely touched. -The complementary Sikhye (sweet Korean rice drink) was cloyingly sweet. *Verdict: Even though there were some misses, it's still a solid spot for Korean food without smelling like KBBQ after you're done eating. read more

Han Il Kwan - Complementary Sikhye (sweet Korean rice drink) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great spot for Korean food & bbq! Came as a party of two and we were on the waitlist for a while on a Sunday evening. You write your name down on the paper waitlist and have to wait in the area for them to call your name. I've seen online that you can make reservations though, so I'd recommend that to avoid a wait! We ordered the boneless beef, spicy marinated pork, seafood pancake, and the oxtail soup. We also got a ton of free banchan and free steamed egg. The banchan was so good! Loved the lotus, cucumbers, and radish especially. The seafood pancake was also so good. The meats were pretty good, and the portions were huge -- we had lots to take home. Service was efficient and friendly, and the staff helped clean up a spill quickly and were super kind about it. read more

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I had to update my review since I sincerely love this place. Love their food, amazing customer service, and their Korean food is simply one of the best in the city. Love the fact that this restaurant is near from my place. Did I mention their cozy traditional Korean ambiance? Parking can be tricky but trust me it's worth the wait. Thank you T6T0 for recommending this place. read more

Hands down the best and most authentic Korean food in San Francisco. They do not skip on the banchan (side dishes), and every dish I've ate hear, from the tofu kimchi stew to the bibimbap to cold noodles and seafood pancake, feels like you are in South Korea! This place feels like home. read more

Han Il Kwan - Hot Stone Pot Bi-Bim Bab, Soft Tofu Soup, Seafood and Scallion Pancake, Steamed Eggs in a Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was my friend's birthday and chose Han Il Kwan to celebrate her birthday lunch. We had a reservation for 5 people. I thought I had dined here many years back but we had bbq entrees that we grilled. We had the standard table. I liked the busy atmosphere of the restaurant. We were served with generous banchan and they were delicious. We were served complimentary hot tea as well. We ordered from the lunch specials offering good value. We ordered two beef short ribs, spicy pork, stir-rice vermicelli, seafood stone pot. They provided complimentary tofu soup. We basically shared a little bit of the meal to taste it. They were delicious. They served complimentary sweet rice drinks at the end of the meal. Not a fan of it though. They had attentive service. I was walking to the restroom when I saw the hand sanitizer to use before entering. I said that was a nice hygiene. It is nice to support small establishments like Han Il Kwan that serves authentic Korean food in the neighborhood. We said we will return and try other entrees on the menu. read more

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Consistently good kbbq. I don't prefer cooking at the table since I cook at home so I often request my food cooked for me, but they do have the option for you to cook it yourself. I came with a large group and we opted for one of their set menus. The menu has a plethora of protein and everyone in our party was happy. Recently went for lunch and was very impressed by their weekday lunch special. Ranging from $19-23 (?) you get a ton of banchan, rice and a free soup. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Pretty good experience of you bring lots of friends to try different dishes. They give the most banchan that I've seen in SF, and it all tastes pretty good. We ordered galbi, seafood pancake, tofu stew, and stir fried kimchi. They also provided a free serving of steamed egg which was tasty. Everything tasted fine, you just need to know what to order when you come. I came here before and my experience was much worse than this current one so I'm glad I came again to try other dishes. read more

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Excellent food and service. The price is reasonable. They get busy even on weeknights. Come early. read more

Han Il Kwan - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My family and I love this place that I was planing to have a birthday event here. I called in to reserve for about 20 people in their back room and lady on the phone immediately turned it down because it's Saturday??? She was very rude and didnt seem to even want to talk about any details. Ask to speak with a manager and she refused and said they don't take big reservations. Terrible service. read more

Han Il Kwan is our nice quaint neighborhood Korean restaurant. And we love supporting our local restaurants. Always consistently delicious and the food comes out piping hot! No surprises here. Nothing outrageously special, just good comfort food. And who doesn't like a home cooked meal? I must say, to get a booth makes the eating experience more cozy. Banchan is always welcomed, but the complimentary steamed egg is a plus! Come early if you can. We arrived at 11:30 and when we left at 12:30 there was a line outside. The prices are reasonable and the flavors yum! The only downside is the parking. But, that's expected being in San Francisco. read more

Han Il Kwan - Tasty beef tofu soup to warm your winter soul - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is next level. Food was off the charts. Had me thinking Korean food is the best in the universe. They started bringing out the banchan as soon as we sat down - those mini veggie appetizers, all spiced right. Some crunchy, some soft and chewy, all vegetable-based. We ordered the family meal - Plan B - for about $290. We also got three more dishes, way more food than we needed. A few highlight entrees include: *Pork belly with lettuce and a chile peanut butter sauce - crunchy, couldn't get enough. *Bulgogi with grilled onions - could eat it like popcorn. *Tempura-style platter with fried zucchini, a meatball, and shrimp - dipped in different sauces, especially the salt and pepper one. *Tofu soup came out early - delicious. *Japchae - plentiful and appropriately seasoned with ample protein and veggies. Food came out fast - within five minutes. We didn't have to cook anything ourselves. We made an afternoon reservation for our niece's post-graduation meal and got a whole side room. Heard it gets packed with tourists - tour buses stop there. Parking was limited - we circled once and got lucky on a weekday. Tempted to give it five stars. Very rare. High four for sure. read more

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I haven't been here for about 10 years ago. It's Ben on my list for the past year or so. And last weekend I got to bring a special niece that just immigrated from China. She loved it as I did. We ordered kalbi, Kim Chee bimbap and it came with tofu soup and the banchan, I sure miss the old banchan, anchovies were my favorite. But they've become too expensive. I suggested they add it to the menu because I would pay for it. Parking can be difficult read more