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    Kogi Gogi BBQ

    3.8 (955 reviews)
    PriceyBarbeque, Korean
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    KOGI GOGI BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Carolina R.

    I really enjoyed the food here! The service was very attentive as well & the servers were on it. It was a little on the pricey side. I paid 185 which I thought was a lot. It was my husband and I & our 11 & 6 year old. Parking is a little bit of a hassle. But the area is very clean and a lot of good places in the area. I would recommend this place & definitely be back although the price was expensive.

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    Gwyneth C.

    Very funny and nice servers. It feels very lively inside, and it smells amazing, even from the outside. Food is great, I mean you cook it yourself. The variety has a lot of delicious choices. Meat quality is good too. My favorites are the the mushrooms wrapped with pork and grilled pineapple.

    Julie L.

    We always walk by this place, and we finally decided to give it a try! We came on a Friday with 6:30pm reservations and were seated right away. As soon as they set your table, all the banchan are already waiting -- love that you can start snacking the moment you sit down! I thought they'd ask which meat set we wanted, but our server just asked if we were ready to order, so we went for it. We got brisket, galbi, pork belly, pork jowl, ribeye, and then more galbi and brisket (at some point we lost track and just kept eating ). The food itself was solid, but the service was a bit slow -- a few meats we ordered either took forever or never made it to the table. We ended up munching on banchan while waiting. We also ordered corn cheese, but it never came out... even after asking three times. By the time they brought the bill, we were like, "Umm, we're still waiting for our corn cheese!" We really wanted that dish too! They were quick to swap our grill early on, but later when things slowed down, it kind of felt like they were trying to wrap us up. The server asked if we were still grilling, and when we said yes, he said he'd bring a new grill -- but never did. Instead, he came back with the bill. That was our sign that maybe we shouldn't stuff ourselves! Overall, the food satisfied our KBBQ craving, but service could've been smoother. We'd come back if we were in the area and wanted something convenient, but probably wouldn't go out of our way for it.

    Tteokbokki
    Veronica P.

    Solid AYCE in Sunset! Came for dinner around 8 pm and was able to find street parking nearby, just had to walk a little. Upon arrival Kogi was busy, but we were seated right away! Opted for the Kogi Special which was $44.99/ pp. It's a small establishment and tables are seated a little close, but doesn't take way from the experience. Banchan was already prepared as we were seated. They were all good, but I favored the kimchi, japchae, and pickled radish slices. For the meats, we ordered the same each round. We had Spicy beef bulgogi, Marinated Galbi, Pork belly, and Short ribs. They went well with the sauces that they had! Forgot to ask our server what the red sauce was but it was sweet and the other was t crack sauce which had a little kick to it! The sides we ordered were really good too! I was surprised to see Spicy Tteokbokki on the menu as most AYCE KBBQ places do not offer that. It wasn't too spicy and loved how soft the rice cakes were. We also ordered the Corn cheese and it wasn't your usual corn cheese, I think there were bell pepper pieces and it added more flavor! Service was great. Despite there being 3 servers tending to full tables, our server checked in on us frequently, making sure our grills were changed, fulfilling our orders, and requests. Saving this spot for next time :)

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    Mariel M.

    Came here at 5:30 on a Monday and surprisingly was able to easily find street parking. It wasn't busy at all, so we got seated right away. We opted to do the $44pp option. You get banchan as you're seated, and they were all decent/pretty good. I really liked the pickled veggies, and the japchae was also a favorite of the table. The radish slices were also super delicious, and I got a few more refills of this throughout the night because it paired really well with the meats. I'm not the best person to speak on quality of meat, but I enjoyed pretty much all our meats! The brisket is a classic, but delicious! I'm not a fan of beef bulgogi at most AYCE places, but it was my favorite here. Not too sweet, and it was super tender and not too chewy which is what I run into at most spots. The sides at Kogi Gogi might be equally as delicious as all the meats. I loved the variety, something that you don't see too often at KBBQ places. We got the egg soufflé, sweet and spicy rice cakes and cheese corn, and they were all delicious. The service here was amazing! Our server was super quick with taking our order, despite him being the only one serving everyone (at least it looked like it). Our grill was changed without us asking, and our table was filled with food the whole night. This spot is definitely a lot smaller than other KBBQ places I've been at, but probably my favorite that I've had in the city. Definitely recommend for an indulgent, casual dinner with friends or family! I will be back

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    Patricia B.

    Kogi Gogi is an ok AYCE KBBQ spot in the city. The meat quality was fine, the dishes on the signature menu were good (except the steamed egg seemed a little overcooked), and the banchan was nice. My friends and I just did the special menu ($44.99) and ordered a Watermelon Soju Cocktail ($27), which totaled to around $265 with tax and tip. Thought it was pretty pricey (even without the cocktail) compared to other restaurants. The service was ok. I think they may be understaffed because there were some times where they'd forget to bring what we'd ask for, so we'd have to wait a bit or ask again. Also, not sure if this just depends on the group size, but a service fee is already automatically included in the bill. As for the wait, we went on a Friday night around 6:30 pm and there was luckily none, so we were seated right away. It's also a pretty tight space inside given it's in SF, but they're able to seat a good amount of inside.

    Junsheng X.

    With the exception of tough parking in the area, Kogi Gogi is a real gem. While the era of $30 and under AYCE KBBQ is gone, Kogi Gogi is still quite competitive in the area with their prices - especially when their basic menu is really expansive. Their bone in ribs and Galbi are really good, but what really makes them stand out is the amazing Beef Tongue they serve. I'd definitely return with friends again here!

    Mitchell S.

    This is probably one of the few AYCE kbbq places in the sunset district. I am entirely satisfied. First off, the staff and service is some top tier stuff. They were attentive, understanding, and handsome. The place is a bit Smokey which got my lungs reminiscent of college; otherwise, cool bbq spot. The food was good. Though I was not too impressed with the quality of the pork belly, the variety and quality of the other proteins made this place a top bussin option to return to. Bonchon got me smackin my lips fasho

    banchan, salad, sauces
    Amy Y.

    Kogi Gogi BBQ is a popular Korean barbecue spot in SF, and used to be home to one of my favorite smokeless grill restaurants, Ke's Seafood BBQ. They had a pretty unique structure and emphasis on seafood, which I imagine led to their downfall. While we're in memory lane, I miss when back in the day, it was like $20-25/pp to eat here. After the pandemic, it's about $50/pp to eat here?! It looks like they recently updated the menu with a lower priced option that has a smaller selection during limited times, which is nice. You are given banchan which consist of cucumber, bean sprouts, fishcake, radish, japchae, broccoli, radish wrap, kimchi, and green beans, in addition to a small salad per person that has a sweet vinaigrette. We like requesting bean paste (theirs is pretty savory and smooth), garlic, and lettuce. Good * Side menu is pretty extensive and some items are great, such as the bibimbop, potstickers, steamed egg hot pot, and corn cheese. * Prime short ribs are amazing - I love sucking on the bone. * Pork belly is thin cut and pretty much tastes like bacon. * Also good are beef tongue, beef rib finger meat, and beef large intestines (fresh, cleaned, juicy, fatty). * Soju cocktails, though artificially flavored, were a hit. Large is more than enough for a table of 4 lightweights and comes with cold shotglasses. Fresh fruit soju cocktails are even more delicious, but serve less and are expensive. * Grilling the fresh pineapple at the end of the meal is amazing. Bad * The marinated meats tend to be too salty or sweet, like there's TOO much flavor, including the LA galbi and bulgogi - I do not want to touch the beef bulgogi ever again, as it's also scrappy. * Some side items are too salty, such as the soups. * Tteokbokki sauce is off, and could have used something to balance the fermented taste of the kimchi, though the rice cakes themselves were nicely chewy and thick. * It's a little cramped and loud with K-pop music videos playing on the television screens. * It's super cancer to find parking in this area, good luck. Overall, Kogi Gogi BBQ is a solid KBBQ place, though they don't really have competition in the sunset. In terms of the bay area, I've definitely had both worse and better, so I'll make do if I'm in this area!

    greasy lard stained spoon

    they seat bigger parties before any small parties so they can guarantee their service tips. The place has music playing and is lively. The food is mid as well. be a big party to get seated fast and if youre desperate for some kbbq this place might taste good.

    Fluffy eggs, Corn cheesy side

    Me and my wife stoped here after visiting the Japanese tea garden! We got quickly welcomed and seat, we got 5 dish to star and were delicious, after a quick change of grill from the staff, we went w second round of dishes, the corn side dish was super tasty, but what stand out to us was the fried calamari, they were stunning and tasteful ( I'm still dreaming about that calamari ) , little gem in the sunset district! We definitely enjoyed ourselves in this place and we will be back!!

    Brandon C.

    Came here on may 1 at 6:00pm: got seated very quickly. Staff wasn't very talkative but they are so fast. Service was so amazing. Food came out so fast and we constantly got grill changes without even asking. That's the type of service that makes this place a five star. Meat was great and side dishes were amazing! Came from San Jose and would definitely drive up for the amazing service and food.

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    Jane L.

    What better way to end the weekend than with KBBQ? I went back specifically for the corn cheese and pineapple and happy to say, they were as good as before. We stuck to brisket, thinly sliced pork belly, and spicy pork bulgogi for the meats. Can recommend getting the oyster mushroom and mussels but not the clams - too small to be worth it. Place felt somewhat understaffed but they provided friendly service. They readily took our orders for more items and regularly changed the grill without asking. Great selection of banchan - the pickled dishes helped us grill longer!

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    Fantastic. The a5 is legit. But overall just great ayce! Hugh quality. Better than pretty much all I've been to in SF for quality Ayce.

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    Do they do to go orders?

    No they do not.

    Will you guys play the NBA Finals with sound?

    Do you do reservations?

    They do take some reservations...I would recommend to definitely call ahead.

    Do you guys require the booster vaccine?

    No. They haven't looked it the last few times I went because they currently only have outdoor seating.

    For sit-down dining, is the only option all you can eat ? Or can I order a single dish?

    It's only AYCE

    Hey do they care if your on the waitlist?

    yes. But they don't care that when you sign up, it will always say 10-15 minute wait. You need to see how many people are on the list, then do your own guestimate. If you ask them, they will just show you the list and not give you any time… 

    R dogs allowed in the outdoor area?

    Trying to make reservations but no one is picking up. Is there any other way of contacting?

    Hi, I'm trying to make reservations, but the phone number provided isn't working. Is there another number?

    Can we book a table today for six at 5PM?

    I was trying to see if you can accommodate 10-12 people next week and I have been calling the phone numbers listed and it's a busy tone. Is there another number that I can reach you at?

    If eating there solo (just one person), is it possible to eat there and order something that is not from the All You Can Eat, such as Kimchi fried rice, soup, appetizers, etc.?

    What's a good time to call to make a reservation/is there a way to make a reservation online?

    Is there all you can eat during the day? Will it be more limited compared to the dinner menu?

    It is an AYCE restaurant. 2 different types of menus, there the basic and then the premium. Premium includes everything from the normal plus about 10 more items.

    Is there space for socially distanced indoor dining?

    How much is the all you can eat option?

    31.99 for the normal and 46 for premium as of 4/5/21

    Your website says you're open for outdoor seating 12-8:30pm? But your Yelp says closed till 5pm. Can you clarify whether or not you're open for outdoor seating before 5pm?

    Do we still get to cook our own meat with outdoor seating?

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    (240 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    While in SF, you have to visit this cozy establishment on the corner of the street. After my…read moredaughter and I checked in to our room, she was famished. This was her first long drive by herself (we took separate cars). I pulled up my Yelp app to see what was nearby. Not only was it one of our favorite foods to eat, Yasijang has a pretty good start rating as well! Now... if we could've only walked in the right direction, we would've been here within minutes from our hotel, lol! While it was still bright at 7 p.m, as you walk in, the windows are darkened and outdoor lights were strung up inside to set the mood. It felt like you were transformed into another world. Inside seating is limited and each table has a touch lamp. This makes for a more intimate setting. For my daughter and I, we were excited to try something different. Midori was our server. She quickly got us some waters to start. We ordered an apple mango Soju. Soju is a popular alcoholic beverage in Korea. It was very smooth and slightly sweet. My daughter enjoys these. For me, it was too sweet, but I'm someone who doesn't drink juice or soda, so my opinion on being sweet doesn't count, lol. For dinner, we ordered 3 rolls: The Rainbow Roll The Lion King Van Ness Roll All these rolls were very tasty, and my daughter's favorite, The Lion King. She normally goes for this one at any sushi restaurant, but here at Yasijang, the Lion King was unique. It was darkened on top. It seemed to be cooked more to give it extra texture. It was interestingly delicious for me and super delicious for her. I enjoyed all the rolls, but if I had to pick one I liked the most it would be the Van Ness Roll. I like rolls with texture (the cucumber), and this rolls has the thinnest slice of lemon in it.. it made it taste refreshing! My daughter isn't a fan of Wasabi or ginger, so that leaves it all for me... and I do enjoy bites of ginger and here and there. I will put the Wasabi on straight... although ending with that slight burning in my sinus... I don't put it on every roll... but I do use most of what I'm given depending on my mood. While sitting, we watched Midori serve the other tables some interesting dishes, like the Samgyeopsal Gui.. grilled pork belly with kimcheein on a sizzling plate. The smell was beautifully intoxicating for me. They also ordered a soup that cooked at the table. I want to come back to try those! While we had such an amazing experience here, I wouldn't recommend coming here with large groups as it seems to only be able to accommodate 1 larger group at a time and the rest of the tables for 2-3 comfortably after the food is out. However, I highly recommend coming here to try their unique flavors. Yasijang is at the top of my places to go when I come back to visit SF!

    My friend and I came here right at 5pm before seeing a 7pm show at the Orpheum on a Tuesday…read moreevening. The place was much smaller than I originally thought and the seating arrangements were interesting. What turned me off was the place smelling like cleaning solution because I'm guessing they cleaned right before opening. It went away after a bit, but it wasn't a great first impression. Food was surprisingly good. - The Spam Roulette was a fun appetizer if you and your company are daring enough. I didn't get the wasabi bomb, but my friend said it was packed - be warned! - The Mini Jeon was very crispy. It was good on its own or with the sauce. Solid choice for something crispy. - The corn cheese was the star. This was by far one of the best that I've had. It's creamy, buttery, and the corn was sweet. The best part was that the cheese had a really nice char flavor from the blow torch. It boosted the flavor of the entire dish. The flavors just worked beautifully in that dish. Highly recommend. - The Sooyuk was a sleeper. It was good but I've had better. - The Volcano Roll was solid. I was hesitant getting sushi at a Korean forward spot, but it was good. Service was okay. There were times we had to signal to the server we were ready or needed their attention because they were talking to another staff. This was when it was just us inside the restaurant. When there were more parties, the service was better. The food came out at a good pace and the server checked in on us multiple times so that's a plus. If you need a place before a downtown show, this is a solid spot that you can go to. They take reservations too which is nice.

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    San Wang Restaurant

    San Wang Restaurant

    3.8
    (691 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    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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