We were looking for a quick bite after our bike ride and found this spot on Yelp! I didn't realize that I passed by this location multiple times a week while on Muni. I love kimbaps but am never impressed because the rice is always super hard. Kingbob has changed my view on kimbaps because not only was the rice fresh, but the overall quality was exceptional. We ordered their most popular which was the bulgogi kimbap. The staff their was super friendly and gave us some soup while we were waiting! I will definitely be back to try other items on their menu, especially the spicy pork kimbap. read more

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Was craving some simple Korean food, so my boyfriend and I came by on a Saturday afternoon. It's a very casual spot, so you order at the front and there are few tables to sit at. It was fairly empty when we went, which was surprising because the food was very solid and prices were reasonable. We got the Bulgogi Kingbob and the Jjajang Tteokbookki with a side of Kimchi. The kimbap was delicious and had a homemade quality to it. It was the optimal ratio of fillings to rice, and the rice did not overpower at all. I also really liked the tteokbokki. I usually don't gravitate toward jjajang tteokbokki, but this iteration was savory and delicious. It was a fairly small portion, but I'd probably still get this again. My boyfriend was hoping the kimchi would be fresh rather than stirfried, but this was still a good side to balance out the meal. read more

Kingbob - Jjajang Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My friends and I randomly discovered this place and we LOVE IT! It has really nice employees, really yummy food, and some great kpop videos playing that really create an awesome vibe! We had friends visiting and we wanted to get some kimbaps (rice rolls) to share, so how could you go wrong with a place call Kingbob? It's their specialty! We ended up getting the bulgogi kingbob, jaeyook kingbob (spicy pork), yangnyeom KFC (sweet & spicy Korean Fried Chicken), spam kimchi fried rice, and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). All of it was great! The spicy pork, fried rice and, fried chicken, and the rice cakes all had the right amount of spicy to satisfy our bellies. My favorite thing to do was dip my kimbap in the tteokbokki. It had a really delicious spicy sauce that complimented the rice rolls so well! Really love this place! Can't wait to get more next time! read more

Stopped by Kingbob at the suggestion of my fellow Yelpers, and once again, I'm glad to have listened to all of you. Friendly, helpful staff; affordable, tasty food that was plated well and brought quickly to us; K-pop videos playing at a level that was fun but not oppressive in a clean, well-designed space. We ordered the bulgogi, pork, and crammy kimbap (all of which were crammed with fresh veggies and were delicious), and our meal came with soup. A really tasty, filling lunch that didn't break the bank. Recommended! read more

I love the Crammy Kimbap here!!! The crab and mayo combination is really satisfying and contrasts the pickled veggies well. They don't skimp on the portions and the staff here are kind. If you're looking for a quick lunch spot or some takeout in the Chinatown area, this is a decent spot to check out! read more

Kingbob - Inside - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you are a Kimbap craver like me, you'll wanna bookmark this place. I stumbled upon KingBob when looking for a quick meal near Chinatown. I got the spicy pork kimbap which was good but not necessarily authentic. I like the flavor of the spicy marinade but I missed the salty and seasame flavors that kimbap usually has. Overall the food was prepared fast and the staff was very nice. I'd stop by again if I craved Kimbap! read more

Kingbob - Spicy Pork Kimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good was delicious, service was fast. Came during quieter hours so the atmosphere was calm and quiet.

Easy lunch for my in office days. The food is light and not too filling so I can continue my work day. The restaurant has some small tables but I believe people normally just order to go. I always get their kimbap which holds me over from lunch to dinner and if I feel like I need a little extra- i would order the dumplings which are super crispy. read more

Tried this at the Chinatown night market since they had a long line and good Yelp reviews. The $10 kimbap rice was hard. I regret buying it. Maybe the kimbap is better in the store. read more

Kingbob - Kingbop at Chinatown night market - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have only ever had kimbap from this place but definitely recommend. It's a little pricier than other places for kimbap but they are delicious and offer different types. I ordered my food online for pick up and it was ready by the time it was promised. They were very efficient. We ordered the spicy pork kimbap, bulgogi kimbap, and katsu kimbap. My favorite was the bulgogi kimbap. read more

Kingbob - Kimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place for a quick lunch between FiDi and Chinatown. Love their Kimbab but I wish they'd have more options. I had their tuna kimbab and spicy pork kimbab. Both were good and freshly made. read more

Kingbob - Chamchi Kimbab (@joeynht) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So happy that Kingbob is located near my office! Kingbob has a lot of kimbap filling options, but my favorites will always be the tuna and tonkatsu. Kimbap is an intensive thing to make considering how many elements go into it, and yet Kingbob keeps their vegetables crisp, and all of the flavors balance well together. It's also fairly affordable considering everything else around the FiDi area is at least $15. Kingbob will always stay in my regular rotation of food spots around my workplace. Never have eaten inside, so I can't say much about the service. There is pretty ample seating, but don't come in with a large group expecting everyone to get seated all at once without some kind of workaround. Kingbob is more of a takeout spot in my eyes. read more

Ordered a classic Kingbob/Kimbap for lunch today. Very fast service. Perfect lunch, light but filling, delicious and nutritious :) I will order again soon. read more

Food is ok but I walked in at noon with no lines and it took them 35-40 mins to prepare my order which was just rolls. You should give a heads up if you're backed up. read more

Their kimbap is one of the best I've had in the city! I like how they overload on the filling, especially the veggies, and only have a thin layer of rice. I wish it came with some slices of yellow pickled radish on the side, but the spicy mayo sauce was surprisingly tasty and paired well with the kimbap. I'm glad that the KFC came with radish! I wasn't sure if it would so ordered a side of kimchi for $6.25 since they don't sell sides of radish (at least not on Doordash). The kimchi was a massive disappointment -- it was warm and soft rather than chilled and crunchy like it should be. The KFC though was delicious! It was so crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. It certainly was heavy though, but the radish did a great job of cutting through the greasiness. When I ran out of radish, I paired it with some leftover green goddess ranch, which also did the job. Delicious meal overall! read more

Kingbob - Classic KingBob, Sweet Soy Garlic KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), Side Kimchi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Kingbob is definitely a hidden gem - so glad I came across this while searching on Yelp for a quick bite. My office is on the corner of California and Kearny so it's about a 5 minute walk, super convenient. I ordered the bulgogi kingbob which is a roll/10 pieces consisting of marinated Korean beef, pickled radish, burdock, carrot and cucumber. I was a bit worried if this would be enough for lunch but when I received my order, I was pleasantly surprised how big the rolls were! It also came with a side of spicy mayo which in my opinion is needed needed because the rolls were super flavorful already but it also did complement the rolls really well. The rolls were made to order so everything was super fresh. Definitely would recommend coming here if you're looking for a quick and filling meal that isn't too pricey. There's a handful of roll options and the price ranges from $7.5-$9, very affordable. Next time I'm around that area, I would make sure to stop by so I can try their other rolls plus they Korean fried chicken and fried rice. read more

Kingbob - Bulgolgi KingBob - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Discovered this new place while walking around Chinatown! Very new and modern interior, with a nice korean snack food menu. The minus 1 star is for the price; $10 for 1 roll of kimbap is a bit much, and the dosirak was $17 :0 However the tonkatsu was really tasty! The tuna kimbap was also good. read more

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This is no joke - this is the only place I will be eating lunch if I'm in FiDi. The food is warm, filling, cozy, spicy, and transports me back to Korea. Very reasonable priced it is a plate of flavour which is the perfect pick me up after a busy work morning. read more

Kingbob - Classic gimbob - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The menu consists of a wide variety of kimbap and other Korean boonsik items. I ordered the cheese kimbap and was mostly impressed. The fattiness of the processed the cheese was a great contrast to the tangy pickled veggies and carby rice. The smokey cube of ham and egg add a nice protein boost as well. The kimbap also came with a sauce on the side that was nice to dip the rolls in. My only complaint would be that the kimbap took 20 mins to arrive. In Korea and most other kimbap places, it should only take a matter of seconds to make kimbap. read more

Kingbob - Cheese Kimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Classic kimbap was so delicious, fresh, and had a generous filling-to-rice ratio. Can't wait to try more of the menu!

Go for the boneless wings! Wanted a healthy protein snack and for 11$ for tasty dark meat wings that are crispy read more

Kingbob - Go for the boneless wings KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) ... dark meat, still crispy and sauces just enough! - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Kingbob is a casual, Korean street food restaurant. They have a variety of kimbap (bulgogi, spicy pork, tuna, kimchi, tonkatsu, cheese, tofu and more). I tried the spicy pork and tuna kimbap. It has cucumber, carrots, burdock root, radish, and protein. It's healthy, filling, and delicious! Each kimbap has 10 pieces. It also comes with a spicy mayo that is good to dip in. Great service, price, and food. read more

Kingbob - Tuna Kimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I work around the area, and let me tell you, I have recommended this spot to everyone i work with. Every time I am in the area, I will order from them. Excellent every time, I have order kimbap from serveral places, and have been disappointed. Not this spot though, thank you! Needs more recognition. read more

I stopped at this counter service restaurant to grab a late lunch, as I was craving some Korean fried chicken. They have two flavors for their boneless fried chicken tenders. One was sticky and sweet garlicky sauce and the other a drier garlicky coating with cilantro dusted on it. The fairly large chunks of thigh meat were about the size of 1/3 to 1/2 of a boneless thigh. Very hard and crisp coating, even after it was sauced. It's always impressive to me that good KFC can stay crispy even after sauce is applied. Pretty reasonable pricing, I shared 12 wings with another person for about $18. 6 boneless chunks was filling for me. I would stop in here again when craving kfc. The next time maybe just order the chicken naked...without sauce, because the chicken was so good. read more

Popped by super last minute right before closing but the staff were nice enough to still take my order. Got the classic and Crammy (crab) and both were rolled freshly with the rice still warm. The menu had other options and variety even though it's advertised as a kimbap place. Maybe around 4 tables for seating so don't expect to eat here with a big group. Would definitely come back to try other items on the menu. read more

Kingbob - Menu - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got their beef bulgogi king bob to go after work. It was pretty fresh made which I really enjoy. The rice was the perfect amount. It have carrot,daikon,cucumber, beef. The server were pretty friendly. It only took around 10 minute to get the order. Going to come back next time again read more

The staff was nice, the service was quick and the food was amazing! Every meal was prepared with care, and you could taste that.

Came here for lunch during the work week and decided to try a bulgogi kimbap/kingbob. It was delicious!! I also love the soup that they give you with the roll. The only thing I was sad about was the portion for the price and one roll wasn't enough. Would recommend getting more than one roll for a complete meal! Won't dock stars for this though because I really enjoyed the service and meal. Would definitely recommend and come back! read more

Kingbob - KingBob - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

easy good quick place to pick up light korean bites. while im sad that kimbab rolls should actually be like $3, the ~$10-12 price range they have here is not bad for SF. was fast to pickup, made fresh and tasted good. personally tried the tonkatsu (pork cutlet) one and thought it was great read more

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Fresh and made to order. The food comes out fairly quick, so it is perfect if you want something quick. I got the spicy pork kimbap and it was very tasty. All the ingredients were fresh. I'll be back to try their other menu items! read more

Kingbob - Spicy pork kimbap, so good! - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here with my bf on a rainy day and it did not disappoint! The rolls were fresh and filling, and soup was tasty and definitely warmed us up. We definitely liked the tonkatsu one more as it offered a different texture and had more flavor. I give it four stars as the spicy mayo did not add much to the roll and I wish the kimbap had egg or imitation crab in it. read more

Kingbob - Bulgogi KingBob - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We got the tteokbokki, jeyook dosirak, tuna kimbop and tonkatsu kimbop. It was a small shop with not much seating which was fine since we were just getting takeout. Every single item was great and the tteokbokki especially slapped hard! Would definitely come again :) read more

Kingbob - Tteokbokki, Tuna Kimbob, Tonkatsu Kimbob, Dosirak Jeyuk - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm a fan! Come here quick so you can get a free king bop if you solve one of those squid game dalgona games! I got their two vegetarian options - the kimchi and tofu rolls. If you like kimchi you'll really like their kimchi roll but it began to become too much for me. I really enjoyed their tofu roll and it was slightly on the sweeter side since the tofu was cooked Inari style. I also had it with a side seaweed salad and it was the perfect lunch. These rolls are huge though, one is definitely enough to fill up someone! read more

Kingbob - Kimchi roll Tofu roll - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super quick service and pretty good kimbap for the price! Very affordable eat in the middle of chinatown and each roll seemed to be made fresh to order. I have tried the Cheese, Kimchi, tonkatsu, and bulgogi one. Small business with also a large selection of drinks and snacks too read more

Kingbob - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was in the Financial District and was looking for something fairly fast and not a heavy lunch. Thanks again to the Yelp search which gave Kingbob as an option. Liked: - clean and bright interior - bulgogi kimbap - classic kimbap - fried mandu - fish cake soup So so - crab kimbap I especially like how everything is made to order. Also they had a squid game contest where you can buy a honey comb cookie and try to cut out the object. Cookie was very sweet and thankfully my inability to carve the object was not a 'fatal error'. read more

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Finally !!! A made to order kimbap place in the city! Good for quick and easy bite. They don't skimp you on the meat also. Fat kimbap for the win. Ordered bulgogi and spicy pork. Super tasty and definitely will be back! read more

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All the kimbap came out great. We were not a big fan of the kimchi, but the spicy pork is a must. For what they specialize in, they're doing a good job, and kimbap is kimbap; it's not much more than that. We will definitely come back to get more, and it is easy to just get one or two rolls without spending too much. read more

Kingbob - Kimchi kimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I come here every so often for lunch at work as my special treat to myself. I can only speak to their bulgogi kimbap, but trust when I say it is so good! The ingredients look super fresh, tasty and has the perfect amount of rice. Presentation is always A+!!! If u dine in you get a soup and it just completes the meal. Oh yeah spicy mayo sauce served with kimbap is bomb too. read more

Kingbob - Bulgogi kimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow what a hidden gem and it was my first time trying it! I got the Dosirak Bulgogi and it was very plentiful. The prorations were great and the meat was flavorful. Also, we got the beef mandu (dumplings). That was pretty standard and you can't really mess that up. 10/10 P.S. The picture shown is after we devoured it read more

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We had the Mandu ramen, fried chicken, and tteok kkochi. All tasted great but a bit on the pricey side considering portions are small