This place can get packed quickly as the indoor space is quite small. I'd suggest getting there before any lunch and dinner time rush hours. We love this place. The staff is attentive, quick and the food is so cozy. We love getting a variety of dishes especially the LA Galbi. Foodie tip, they have lunch prices on the weekday that make it even more worth it. This spot is a staple for us without breaking the bank. read more

I cannot stop raving about this place. We ordered a bunch of their cold noodles that absolutely hit the spot on a hot SF day. It comes iced and is cut table side. Order a bunch of dishes and be sure to share. There is sometimes a line but just put your name on the paper sheet hung behind the front door because it's worth the short wait. read more

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We went exactly when Manna opened, so we were able to get seated right away. After a few minutes, people started coming in and the restaurant filled up. There were already a bunch of people on the waitlist! What we ordered: Dol-sot Bibimbap - We had to add a lot of their gochujang sauce to bring out more flavor. The dol-sot bibimbap also had a nice crunch from the rice at the bottom of the bowl. Soft Tofu Veggie Soup (spice level mild) - this was bland and, unfortunately, didn't have much flavor. The side dishes weren't very flavorful either, and the kimchi didn't have much of a kick, which was a bit of a letdown. The staff was attentive despite the restaurant being at full capacity. Overall, I would be open to trying this place again if I was in the area! read more

Manna - 9. Dolsot Bibimbap 12. Soft Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

As usual, I ordered my favorite bibimbap ( my daughter and son's favorite as well, husband ordered one of their beef soup and shared it with our daughter ). The food is a little bland compared to our favorite Korean spot but I am glad it is not salty, oily and spicy. They gave us only 5 small servings of side dishes. Fast service. The dining area is really small and very tight. Bathroom is clean. They are fast at bussing the tables. I'm glad that there is no line, no wait and a table is already available for us to eat. read more

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After a long morning walk around San Francisco, my friends and I wanted to sit down and get our grub on. We walked past Manna in the Sunset and thought it looked good, so we doubled back and decided to give it a try. We were seated immediately, which was great. We ordered the seafood pancake, spicy pork, and sweet and sour wings. The seafood pancake had the perfect amount of umami and crunch, especially with the sauce that came with it. The spicy pork was delicious and came out sizzling hot, which made it even better. The chicken wings were also really good, the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot after a long walk around the city. Would definitely come back again!!!! read more

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Order: Kimchi chige: standard soup, lots of silky tofu included along with meat but it was not spicy at all. Kimchi pancake: best dish of the night, tender interior yet the exterior can be a bit crispier. Enjoyed the vinegary dipping sauce. Kimchi fried rice: more sweet than spicy for the sauce, liked the egg on top though the dish was a bit wet. There is an always a line so maybe the wrong items were ordered? the meal wasn't satisfying. Wait posted behind the door to list your name and party size. It was packed but the turnaround time was about 30 minutes. Menus are provided for preorder if you're up next. Banchan are provided with free refills: favorite was the kimchi. Tip is calculated with the tax included so a heads up on that. read more

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Food was great, service was great. A lot of reviews mentioned the banchan being good and to my surprise it really was! My BF really liked their kimchi. It's a small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

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Loved our Sunday dinner here, saw outside by the parklet and ordered soft tofu soup with chicken and the stone pot bibimbap - both were fantastic and sizzling hot. Friendly service, and reasonable fast give how busy they were inside. Will be back! read more

Manna - 12. Soft Tofu Soup with chicken and 9. Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Second time frequenting Manna, didn't honestly hit the same as the first experience as the service was not up to par for some reason :( Manna has been serving the neighborhood for decades and I can see why locals love this SF Korean staple; authentic, homey, cozy, affordable hold in the wall comfort Korean food! Some notes: there is a waitlist especially on weekends where you write your name down. For some reason the experience this time around was with poor waitlist organization, another party of two that arrived late was seated before us as we were next on the list. It's a waitlist not a latelist haha! Manna serves unlimited banchans so if you're like me, free appetizers so order the entrees to your hearts content! On to the food.... BBQ chicken: tender for what it is with a sweet heat moment. Pair it with the side of white rice for a filling sizzling platter goodness Yum Gae Jang (bean sprout stew) Soft flavor profile, didn't hit as other places, probably could use more fish sauce or even MSG. Was a good pallete cleanse for the bbq chicken and ban chan but would not order again. read more

Manna - Bbq Chicken - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Have been coming here since high school and it still does not disappoint! I think the popularity has blown up lately because I've seen lines the last few times I've passed by. Luckily we got a table right away on a Friday afternoon! Service is quick and efficient. Restaurant is clean and small, but comfortable. We ordered the lunch specials, 2 Korean tofu soups and soy sauce chicken wings! Both amazing, along with some of the best bonchon! Would absolutely come back! read more

Manna - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was chefs kiss. Taste: I loved all the banchans and the cold noodles! So yummy. The price was reasonable too :) Parking: I won't lie, this was difficult. It's street parking so you need to get lucky. Service: Kind and accommodating read more

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My Korean friend told me there's not really great Korean food in sf and that helped temper expectations. This place is a cute corner restaurant with friendly service but the food is not great. Not terrible but not very good imo. There's almost always a line, I guess it's affordable and friendly service. read more

Manna - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely love this place and you will not be disappointed! I love a good bibimbap and the one at Manna is so delicious! It is loaded up with veggies and flavors. Add in the kimchi they give and the house sauce, which they give for free, and it takes the dish to the next level! The staff is always super friendly and welcoming. It is a small location and can get a little cramped when it's busy, but they more than make up for this with the quality of service and food. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Yummy! I love seafood stew, and it came with a lot of clams and shrimp. Bibimbap was good too, I enjoyed the crunchy pieces of rice on the side of the pot and must eat the bibimbap with the sauce mixed in! We came around 5:20pm and there was no line. read more

Manna - Seafood Tofu Stew, Bibimbap Stonepot - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here a few years ago but most recently wanted to try it out again. There's always a wait for dinner, so I recommend arriving early to grab a table inside if possible. Most of the time, you will be waiting outside which is always pretty cold at night. Theres actually very little space to move around inside so definitely keep that in mind when you visit. I got the Seafood Tofu Soup. I was quite taken back by the flavor since it tasted like they used miso as the base. Korean tofu soups typically use anchovy stock as base to give the soup a rich flavor. That was definitely a bit disappointing. They do give a decent amount of small seafood bits like mussel, clam, and squid. By the end of the meal, the soup ended up tasting very overly salty. The rice was very fresh though. This is such a popular restaurant in the area but the food quality is quite disappointing. You can definitely get better quality elsewhere for the same price. read more

Manna - 13. Seafood Soft Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been going to Manna for a while now, and two of my go-to orders are their kimchi pancake and kimchi jjigae. Both are reliably delicious. I've tried other dishes too, and everything's usually yummy. FOOD: 8/10 SERVICE: 9/10 AMBIANCE: 8/10 FOOD: 8/10 The kimchi pancake is savory and crispy in all the right places. It's one of my favorite Korean classic apps. The kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) is hearty and warming, with tender tofu and pork in a flavorful broth. Paired with a nice warm bowl of fluffy rice, it truly warms the soul. Their other dishes are consistently good, nothing fancier than a Korean comfort food staple, but all very solid. SERVICE: 9/10 The people working here are friendly, efficient, and attentive. AMBIANCE: 8/10 Manna feels cozy and laid-back as it is a small dining space with a homey, neighborhood vibe. It's not fancy, but it's the kind of place you can drop into for a quick, comforting meal. There is not a time when I have not seen it packed. Extra notes: -Parking in the area is always chaotic, so plan for extra time to find parking if you're driving. A lot of the parking is meter-based, and if not, residential-based based which is for the most part taken. Despite that, Manna is worth the effort for anyone craving dependable, tasty Korean food in San Francisco. Their kimchi pancake and stew are my personal favorites, but there are enough options on the menu to keep you coming back. read more

Has been my go-to Korean restaurant since my high school years, a Sunset district local hole-in-the-wall spot that does not disappoint and satisfies cravings for Korean food! Here are my tips and recommendations: -Expect a 10-40min wait time during peak hours (shorter times for smaller parties) -Best for parties of 2-4 people -Parking is difficult to find around Irving (take public transit like the N Judah line where possible) -I love their free complementary side dishes! And you can ask for a refill -Some of the dishes I tried: 1. Seafood pancake (appetizer): comes with a variety of seafood like shrimp and octopus, tastes fresh (not fishy), perfect with a little bit of soy sauce 2. Dae Ji Bul Kogi (spicy BBQ pork): comes out steaming and sizzling on the hot plate, flavorful grilled meat, not too spicy 3. Kanpoongki (Sweet and spicy chicken wings): super crispy skin, tender and soft inside, delicious sauce to cover it all We also got the kimchi fried rice and royal courts dok boki (rice cake and fish cake, not spicy). These are also good dishes especially if you are craving kimchi fried rice or want something not spicy. The kimchi fried rice was a little soggy this time, but otherwise pretty good. For the dok boki, I reccomend getting the spicy version if you can handle spice. Total for 4 people after tip: Around $115 (or $28.75 per person) Highly recommend this spot for smaller groups looking to eat good Korean food! read more

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Wowww -- I've been on the hunt for a yummy Korean restaurant in SF that's not AYCE, and this place was such a pleasant surprise! Service was fast, and all of our food came out quickly. The banchan were fresh and flavorful too, which is always a great sign. Definitely recommend putting yourself on the waitlist ahead of time because the restaurant is very small with only a few tables. Parking in the area can also be tricky, so give yourself extra time to find a spot. What we ordered: * Kalbi: delicious and grilled to perfection * Tofu soup: great flavor with the perfect amount of tofu * Kimchi fried rice: loved the egg, though I wish it was just a tad spicier *Spicy BBQ pork: served on a bed of grilled onions and super yummy -- I'm usually not a big pork fan, but I really enjoyed this dish We ordered 4 dishes for 4 people and it was the perfect amount. Would definitely come back! read more

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The last time I was at Manna was before the pandemic...because I don't live in the neighborhood and this place is always busy, I hadn't had the chance to go back - after many years, it was nice to return and enjoy some delicious Korean food! We had the following: -Dak Bul Kogi -Bibimbab -Kimchi Pancake The Dak Bul Kogi was great - tender and flavorful boneless BBQ chicken. The Bibimbab was very good too, with a nice balance of flavors and textures from the seasoned beef, vegetables, rice, and egg. The Kimchi Pancake was yummy - a large pancake with lots of flavor and spice from the kimchi. Everything arrived very hot and it was nice since it felt fresh. The service was attentive and the staff did a great job of managing everyone, despite how hectic everything was in the restaurant. I hope to be back very soon. read more

Return visit for late lunch/early dinner. We ordered the same dishes - beef bibimbap and seafood tofu soup. The dishes of ban chan were good especially the fish cake, potato strands and kimchi. The tofu soup had lots of baby oysters, clams and small shrimp, arrived piping hot and was delicious. Hubby's rice bowl had a really nice crispy rice layer on the bottom. Manna's been opened at least 10 yrs now and so good to see it's still doing great in the neighborhood. read more

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Always a solid Korean option. Literally have been going here since HS. Only in person sign up waitlist. If your table is almost ready, you can order before you sit down The restaurant is quite small, about 11 indoor tables, 4 outdoor tables. Weekday lunch deal, the menu is cheaper from $1-$10 compared to regular menu. Bonchon is yummy and you can refill. Kal-bi or Galbi ($21.99) was on a grill plate, so it was hot. The marinade on the meat is quite sugary, but the meat was tender and good flavor. Overall, good Korean food option, the wait can be long if the restaurant is busy. read more

Manna - 1. Kal Bi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Loved everything! Apparently manna means to meet up, as told by my korean friend. Tofu soup is hot and delicious, the dolsot rice bowl has a nice charred rice layer at the bottom and the veggies melt in your mouth. The banchan is basic and not as varied as you get elsewhere, but the kimchi packs a punch. Seafood pancake was large, not overly greasy, green and possibly my favorite of them all. The red sauce is a tad too sweet, wouldn't mind some kick in there and less sugar. read more

I came to manna with a friend on saturday for lunch around 2pm, and waited around 10 minutes. we were really hungry after going to a vintage market and the smell of the restaurant was just heavenly. we ordered a kimchi pancake to share which was massive and so crispy and delicious. I really loved the dipping sauce that came with it too, it was perfectly tart from the vinegar to balance out the pancake. my friend ordered the soft tofu soup and I ordered the yuk gae jang (spicy beef soup) which both came with a bowl of white rice. the broth was delicious-so flavorful and warm and had a mild spice. my soup also came with some glass noodles which was a nice surprise! overall, my friend and I loved manna! the food was warm and comforting on a chilly day, and it was really nice and bright and casual in the restaurant. will definitely stop by next time I'm in the inner sunset area. read more

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Every time I come here it never disappoints! I came here a few years back and it was busy and now it's even busier, even on the weekdays. So I recommend coming a little earlier or later at night. The restaurant is pretty small but the staff and food makes the experience worth it! I really love the seafood pancake here and the short ribs. They are also known for their tofu soup and galbi tang, and their bibimbap is so tasty too! read more

Manna - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place has Stiff competition in the area but this is a charming and enjoyable Korean spot. We had the soy sauce chicken wings, kimchi fried rice, bulgogi (#2), and seafood kimchi pancake. The seafood pancake was huge and probably best item, followed by the chicken wings. Bulgogi and kimchi fried rice were fine but a little underwhelming (bulgogi was not as seasoned as some other places that do it excellent, we thought arias kimchi fried rice rice was better). They serve nice bonchon and rice with meal. Portion sizes were generous/generally as expected with Korean food. Price points felt very fair. Small restaurant and can be a bit of a wait. Staff is please albeit busy. We are indoors but some brave folks ate outside. We would comeback if line is not too long and we are in area. Want to try the spicy pork, it looked good! read more

Manna - Menu, dinner - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

tldr popular local sunset spot serving korean classics in a small cozy restaurant i have come here a few times now and it has consistently been a solid spot for korean food! parking may be difficult to find. on cold days, the line can get long so make sure u put yourself on the written waitlist that is on the door itself. i usually get the bubbling hot tofu stew with beef or seafood and it's got great flavor. all the food here is usually burning hot so just beware. the wings are also fried pretty well and taste good. i really like their kimchi here and overall would recommend if you are in the area. the service is average and may feel a bit rushed imo. food 4/5 service 3.75/5 ambiance 3.5/5 value 3.75/5 read more

Manna - tofu 20. Spicy Seafood Stew Spicy - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

My first Korean meal after visiting Seoul, and I'm so happy I went to Manna. Staff was so nice, and we had no wait (maybe because it was Super Bowl Sunday). Got the sweet and spicy wings, bibimbap and kimchi pancake - everything was so delicious but the pancake was my favourite. The red sauce was so yummy too, and the food was so fresh! Highly recommend on a cold, rainy day in the city. read more

Manna - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered a naengmyeon which was good: savory, sour, chewy. It has over chunks in it but wasn't as ice cold as I've had in some other places. There was a lot of noodle, though not as much toppings. The selection of bancheon was good as well. I don't think I've ever seen potato strips in bancheon. The service is good, replacing our water when it ran out and warm greetings when we came and left. The restaurant was pretty warm as well even though it was a chilly day. I would like to come again to try the bibimbap: I didn't order it but other people's looked really good. read more

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The Banchan are delicious. The food portions are generous. The prices are friendly. The service is great very nice and with a beautiful smile. I mentioned the potato banchan was good and they immediately gave me an extra one. The restaurant is very clean. They have lunch specials and they are priced nicely. I really enjoyed this place and I recommend you try them out. It is very convenient because of the location. read more

Manna - Banchan - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This small Korean restaurant is always busy , we ordered the seafood pancakes absolutely delicious , crispy outside, soft in the center , soup was good have some spicy in it. Waitress was helpful , we will come back again ! read more

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"Holy crap, this is the best kimchi I've ever had." -My friend's review on their kimchi lol Came here RIGHT before they got a line of customers waiting to get seated, and I'm glad because it got packed so quickly. Service was excellent, as the servers were such nice people with smiles on their faces. :') Kimchi pancake was amazing, no notes, it was crispy on the outside and just slightly chewy on the inside, and the tangy sauce it came with brought more ~umami~ to it all. Seafood dolsot bibimbap was extremely crispy because that pot is super hot, and I loved having bits of crispy rice in literally every bite. I tried some of my boyfriend's tofu stew too, and I have to say, it was pretty comparable to the tofu soup I've had in LA (bold claim, I know). Definitely come in here on a cold day, ask for some barley tea, and just enjoy the food! read more

Manna - Kimchi pancake - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We've always walked by this place and it's always crowded, so we finally got to taste it this past weekend after an aquarium visit. Luckily, we were early enough that we didn't have to wait too long. They have indoor and small outdoor seating. The inside is rather small. We were able to fit a stroller in there, but it was tight. The staff are friendly and accommodating. We had 4 adults and ordered family style. The dishes came out in huge plates that we were consistently playing Tetris to fit all of them. And ironically, our eating plates were the tiny, haha! Unfortunately, after our dishes were delivered, the customer service ended. We constantly had to ask for water and our banchan never got refilled. We sent back the bibimbap because one of our friends bit into a loose rock/stone. Although the little mishaps, the food was still very delicious and portions were generous. It was served hot and fresh. Definitely worth the visit and will most likely come dine again. read more

Affordable and delicious Korean food with fast service, great taste, and good portions. Their Korean seafood pancake was really tasty, and their dolsot bibimbap had fresh ingredients. They provide fresh kimchi as part of their banchan and offer free refills. The dining space inside is rather tight with ~10 tables, but they also have a few 2-person outdoor dining tables. There is a paper waitlist on the back of the door. read more

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Came on a Friday night with five guests and waited about a half hour. If youre in a party of two you'll like get sat much quicker as the restaurant is small and almost exclusively two tops. As and FYI, there is no one to take your name and number -- you'll write your name on a pad of paper hanging on the door along with your party size and if youre not there when they call, they move on real fast haha But, the food was absolutely delish and comes out PIPING hot. Like, you'll have to wait several minutes to eat if you want to keep your tongue haha prices are reasonable and its a no frills place with one bathroom and simple plates, cutlery, chairs, etc. read more

Ordered the dolsot/beef bibimbap which had lots of nicely sautéed veggies and tender beef slices. High quality ingredients and the veggies were slightly sweet, which paired well with the gochujang (Korean chili paste) tying everything together. I think you can also order this without the stone bowl for cheaper, but I'm a fan of the stone bowl + crispy rice layer that forms on the bottom. Nothing felt overpowering. The portion size was generous. The service was fine, but I wished we had our banchan refilled... might be a downside if you're used to that at Korean restaurants. May be a little out of the way depending on location, but great for after a nice walk in the Golden Gate Park! We didn't make a reservation, but didn't have to wait too long. The restaurant was definitely busy on a weekend brunch with people constantly coming in/out. The atmosphere was lively and fun, but we did feel a bit rushed out due to the forming line. read more

Manna - 9. Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

On a weekday afternoon, my friends and I were able to make it in right in time for their lunch happy hour, ending at 3PM. We were seated immediately, but in general the tables remained mostly full for the time we were there. We ordered two seafood soft tofu soups, kal bi, and dolsot bibimbap. Our orders came out all at the same time within 10 minutes, with all dishes steaming hot! Even by the end of the meal, our soup was steaming as we poured it into the to-go containers. My favorite dish was the kal bi, there was a good quantity of meat that came with the lunch special, and the meat was juicy and not too chewy! The tofu soup also was tasty for a cold day, and the bibimbap had a good mix of fresh veggies and meat, along with crispy rice at the bottom. Manna is always filled with people night or day, and I love to invite friends to this Korean restaurant in the area. read more

Manna - 7. Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came after 3pm On a Tuesday so there were available tables for 4. We loved the banchan especially the fish cakes and kimchee. Make sure to ask for refills. We ordered 2. Bul Kogi , 13. seafood tofu soup and 9 bibimpap. Everything was very authentic. I loved the bibimpap and soup. read more

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The staff here work soooo hard!! Despite having a steady group of people lingering on the corner for hours at a time and every single table full the entire evening, the staff didn't stop running around to take orders, bring out banchan, and take great care of everyone. Everything we ordered was also fantastic. The beef soup was hearty, savory, and packed with healthy ingredients. The kimchi fried rice was well-balanced and had just the right umami and spicy notes without being overly sour. And the kimchi pancake was fluffy, crispy, and the perfect carb in between bites of banchan! read more

Manna - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I always order the soy chicken wings! They're so good I didn't have time to take a picture before my kids tore it up quick!! One day I need to try their other entrees when I have more time! Tiny restaurant but it smells good! read more

My husband and I found this spot on Yelp while looking for a good lunch place today and it did not disappoint. We ordered the kimchi pancake, which was perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. Dipping it in the sauce they provided made it even better. The spicy soft tofu soup was a standout. I'm a big fan of this dish, and I can honestly say this is the best Korean soft tofu soup I've ever had. The short rib was well-marinated, full of flavor, and paired perfectly with rice. The space is small but lively. They were a bit busy during lunch, but the service was still great. Jeab was our server today. She was very attentive and helpful. We'll definitely be back soon to try more dishes. read more

Manna - 26. Kimchi Pancake 12. Soft Tofu Soup with beef - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California