This used to be my go-to comfort Korean food since high school but this time around, the quality wasn't as good as it used to be. I ordered a beef bibimbap but my food almost didn't have flavor? The sliiiigghhtest hint of savory. Even with the sauce provided at the table, I didn't enjoy my meal. Good thing the portion was large enough that I had leftovers to take home to add my own flavors. Seafood pancake was a lot tastier than my bibimbap, with lots of seafood bits in it. Inferior is very small (and some outdoor seating), so wait times can be long during busy hours. Street parking on busy Irving with plenty of shops to explore while you wait. read more

Went in for lunch - Prices are slightly discounted for some items. Inside is cute and nice, but you are a bit close to other tables since it's not a big spot. Got the seafood tofu soup while my sister got the kalbi. The beef was super tender, and my soup had an excellent flavor. I just wish that the seafood soup had bigger shrimp - They only had tiny pieces. The portions here aren't the biggest, but the side dishes can be refilled as many times as you like. Those were pretty solid too, but do note the kimchi is not as spicy as other places. The food came out pretty fast. All around a solid Korean spot in the inner sunset area. read more

Manna - 13. Seafood Soft Tofu Soup beef 1. Kal Bi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my absolute favorite places to get Korean food in the city!!!!!! FOOD: The bibimbap is a MUST order. The portion is large enough to split between 2 people. I also feel like the ratios are fairly even - I didn't feel like there was too much of one ingredient. What I really enjoy is that they give you the bottle for the sauce so you can really customize your bibimbap to how spicy you'd like it. I also really enjoy their chicken wings here! Again, the portion size is enough to split between 2-4 people I'd say. Definitely get your money's worth with their portion sizes! SERVICE: Service is quick, they don't play around here for sure! Staff is super friendly, I definitely feel like they contribute to how cozy this place feels to me. PARKING: Now parking is the biggest challenge here. It's located between 10th & Irving so it's very difficult to find parking. I usually park a couple blocks away and just walk from there. Overall, this place is delicious, comforting and affordable. read more

I love this place. Good price for good food. My wife and I get the same thing every time. Before our first child was born we went there often but because it's a small spot and always busy-we haven't gone often enough the last couple of years. read more

Food and service were excellent. The banchan exceeded my expectations, especially the kimchi, which my sister loved. It's a small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

A cozy and popular Korean spot in the outer Richmond . People would here after work to chill , have dates and even business meeting . I'm not kidding , I saw people in suits . This place is small and busy so be prepare to wait . Staff are keenly aware that you are waiting so they would come out to hand you the menu to preorder and keep the line moving . At the restaurant, they are proactive to your needs. Food is authentic and great . Great comfort meal . Soup was heartwarming . Pajeon was crispy . Bulgogi could have been crispier but taste was there . Here's what we ordered : Seafood soft tofu soup Seafood pancake Bulgogi read more

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Side dishes were amazing, I love their fish cakes. My friend and I got the kimchi pancake, seafood soft tofu soup, and the bibimbap. The flavor of the tofu soup was good, but just too salty. The bibimbap was really good, especially with the crispy rice. Kimchi pancake was alright, lacking some flavor. Service was a bit slow and the food took awhile to come out and it wasn't that busy when we got there. read more

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Delicious and authentic Korean food. You can tell the owners care about what they serve. The service is incredibly nice and friendly. Food was delicious, I highly recommend the tofu soup and kalbi. Be prepared for cramped seating inside however! read more

Manna - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A cozy korean restaurant that always has a line. I think it's the one of the better casual korean food in the city. It's reliable, good and consistent. It's definitely on the pricer side. I really like their dolsot bibimbap, seafood pancake, bulgogi and wings. I wasn't too big of a fan of their tteokbokki. read more

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I came here solo for a Sunday dinner after running some errands in the neighborhood. It was a cold foggy evening but there was a huge line so I sat outside when the first table opened up. I got the dolsot bibimbap, which took a while to come out (understandably, given how many folks were at the restaurant). The flavor was good but it was mushier than other dolsot bibimbaps I've had which wasn't really my favorite. Good for a casual meal if you have the time on your hands read more

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First time here for lunch on Saturday! The wait was looong and coolld. I think we waited at least 45 mins, but this is mostly due to the size of the restaurant. We were able to order immediately when we were seated though which was nice. I got the soft tofu soup which was good, the seafood pancake which was also nice! I think my friend ordered the Kalbitang and Kkanpoongi and both of them were visuals I haven't seen in other restaurants so that was odd. Anyways I enjoyed my food!! read more

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The primary reason I gave this really good Korean restaurant a three-star rating was that the wait line was way too long at 5:30 p.m. There were at least four tables ahead of me, and I had to wait about 15 to 20 minutes outside in the cold, despite the waitress coming out and giving the party before me and myself a menu to choose from. Service was pretty quick once you were actually inside the restaurant, but there was a pretty decently long wait. We were very lucky to get there at 5:30 p.m. because by 6:00 p.m., the line was going way too long outside the door. I definitely think that you can get Korean food elsewhere and don't wait as long, and especially because this location is near the Golden Gate Park, it actually gets quite chilly at night. The food is decent, the ambience is great if you can land a table because they don't take reservations here. For two people, we ordered two main dishes, including a seafood tofu soup and a beef. They both tasted really good, plus the banchan side dishes were extremely good and refillable. We paid $25 per person for a party of two, plus tax and tip, and would recommend you come here to try. Though we encourage you to come earlier, I probably wouldn't come here again if I wanted an extended amount of time with my friend. I'd definitely be mindful that they do not take reservations, so it's important to be here early. Otherwise, you will be waiting outside for a decently long time. read more

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This place is super cozy with really amazing korean foods. The Tofu soup and the Japchae is my go tos tho! On a cozy night, it's delicious! The line gets long but when there isn't a line and i'm craving korean, i go here! read more

Came after tennis with friends, we were a group of 8 and they seated us right away. We sat outside but they had heat lamps. The food was excellent, We got various dishes, one of my favorites was the #29 a cold noodle dish that I don't remember the name of, but it was really good. read more

Manna - #29 Yummy cold noodle dish. - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ordered: kimchi jjigae, seafood pancake, and wings. Total was just under $60 for two. Highlights: wings were delish (crunchy and sauce was good enough to eat alone or with rice). The Jjigae also hit the spot! Notes: the seafood pancake was large which I appreciated, but otherwise was good but nothing too special. I wish it had been a bit more crispy! Service: I dropped my friend off as I looked for parking and he was seated about 10 min after with three parties ahead. It took me another 10 min to get there but during that time, the waiter scolded him for not ordering, saying she could've given the table up to someone who's ready. For the remainder of the meal, anytime the same waiter would come and we would ask for more sides or something, she wouldn't acknowledge us. I understand you are busy and want people in and out but this put us off a bit! All the other servers were much more kind, especially the older gentleman. read more

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

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Arrived around 12:45 PM on a Saturday and we had to wait about 10 minutes after putting our names on the waitlist. We were a party of two and they sat us at a really tiny table which is usually enough if you just order an entree each but was quite cramped since we ordered a lot. The banchans were just alright but the spicy fish cake was very delicious and they have decent kimchi. We ordered a beef soondoodu jiggae and it was a bit watery and nothing memorable. The medium spicy is also not very spicy so go up if your tolerance is high. We also ordered the beef dolsot bibimbap and the stone was extremely hot because before we even had time to mix it, the rice at the bottom was completely burnt. I do enjoy crispy rice but not burnt crispy rice. The dolsot bibimbap was just alright flavor wise. The seafood pancake was pretty bland had it not been for the soy sauce, very doughy and not crispy, and cut into massive pieces so it was hard to eat. The best thing there was the soy sauce fried chicken and I would actually come back just to have this. The skin was so crispy but not oily. The sauce was slightly salty and a bit sweet and tasted a little bit like salted honey garlic. It was also a pretty generous ratio of wing to drum. This is a really tiny shop with both indoor and outdoor seating but it was too chilly for us to consider outdoor. There is a bit of a wait for indoor seating and it's quite packed. But the waitresses were pretty nice and responsive. read more

Manna - Beef soondobo jiggae, beef dolsot bibimbap, seafood pancake, and a soy sauce fried chicken - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really good spot for korean comfort food! Went on a chilly SF day and it was absolutely packed. The wait was more than 45 minutes to sit inside, so we opted to sit outside (no wait!). It wasn't too cold because they do have multiple outside heaters. Although we were outside, the servers were very attentive. I had the seafood soft tofu soup which was packed with tofu and seafood. I got medium spicy which had good flavor but if you like spice, I would recommend hot/full spicy level (which I'll get next time). The tofu soup includes a bowl of rice so no need to order any extra. I also tried the seafood pancake which was quite large, loaded with seafood, and super crispy! I think this is the best seafood pancake I've had from a restaurant- it was crispy but still had some softness on the inside. Overall, this is a great spot that I would come to again. Parking can be difficult in this area but usually you can find a spot if you're patient. read more

Manna - Seafood tofu soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love their sizzling dolsot bibimbap and poke bulgogi. Both dishes were delicious. Servers are super nice and efficient. Makes you feel welcome. You can put down your name to get a table when you arrive and we waited for around 15 minutes to get a table for 2. I think it takes a little longer during dinner rush hour and on weekends. We loved outside seating because on a good day in Inner Sunset, you'll see a beautiful sunset sky like the one we captured on the photos. read more

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Manna is one of my favorite restaurants in Inner Sunset. FOOD // My go-to item to order is the dolsot bibimbap with beef. Other solid options that we often order: + Soft tofu soup with beef + Seafood pancake, to share with the table + Galbitang (boneless beef short rib soup) I love their kimchi and fish cake from the banchan. Also appreciate that they give refills of the banchan! SERVICE + AMBIANCE // Manna is usually quite busy with how popular it's become; their reputation has spread, and quite deservedly! The restaurant is small inside and a bit cramped with how many tables and chairs they've fit in. Nevertheless it feels rather cozy, like you're eating with 30 other friendly souls who all have come to enjoy Manna's food. There are also usually a few outdoor tables when the weather permits, and they also had heat lamps on some of the colder days. Service has been consistently good every time. This review is long overdue with how many times I've eaten here... I'll definitely be back again soon as it's getting colder outside - perfect weather for the galbitang or dolsot bibimbap! read more

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This place is nice and in a awesome nieborhood! We liked their bibimbap a lot and tofu soup! Recommended if you want some warm food during winter. read more

Nothing to dislike about this place. It's cozy, the food is incredible, and the staff were nice. The prices are so reasonable. I will return again and again to try the whole menu. read more

Manna - Soft Tofu Soup Fried Dumplings Pul Kolgi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The fried chicken was so bomb!!! I usually am not a big fan fried chicken but this made me change my mind Gotta go to this place early to save a seat cause it gets packed real fast later! We went on a weekday at 5:30 and it was almost empty Dolsot bibimbap was pretty good too, love the crispy rice at the bottom Great place to hang out with friend and family! read more

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Good food accompanied by good people, service is great, with nice ambience. Food is delicious read more

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Galbi had way too much sugar. I ordered a meal for two so I could have leftovers. I asked for some more kimchi to take with me, and the waitress refused after I already paid a generous tip. I probably will explore the host of other Korean restaurants in SF from now on. read more

I love coming here. The service, the food, everything is always great. Not too expensive but definitely worth the money. read more

Manna - 4. Dak Bulgogi 22. Gal Bi Tang 1. Kal Bi 18. Vegetable Bokkeumbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming to Manna for AGES (probably since I was in high school back in 2012~2013) and their Dotsol seafood bibimbap is still the best I've had in the Bay. The service is extremely attentive and sweet. This was the first time in maybe five years since I've last had their food and it didn't disappoint. I recommend the dotsol seafood bibimbap and beef tofu soup Yuk Gae Jang was great too! read more

Manna - 11.Seafood Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good and warming tofu soup on a cold day! Nice music playing. Crowded so get here early. Service is good and addressed allergies correctly. Any cool day in sfo is perfect for tofu soup and chicken. Kim Chee is on point. read more

Manna - Dried fried chicken. A little sweet for my taste but the crispiness is on point! - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is still soooo amazing! This time I got the seafood ramen, veggie pancake, and kimchi fried rice. Everything was spectacular and amazing. I recommend ordering your own entree and then sharing the kimchi fried rice and veggie pancake, that way you can try more things off the menu, and those are more shareable plates :) be prepared for some excellent leftovers. read more

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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

Best Korean food I've had in SF! Quite a small restaurant so be prepared for a little wait on weekends. Tip: get an outside seat and the wait is way shorter! Kimchi pancake is a MUST order and the soft tofu soup is super flavorful. If you want Galbi, i would suggest coming during lunch because there is a 10 dollar difference between lunch & dinner for that dish. There were so many korean food options (Galbi, Bibimbap, soups, chicken wings etc) read more

Manna - 26. Kimchi Pancake - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I got the spicy bulgogi and it was delicious. A tight little space with a bit of a line, but I enjoyed the food a lot. The fried dumplings were very good. read more

Manna - 16. Fried Dumpling - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I called and ordered the kalbi lunch special for takeout on a Friday afternoon. I said I'll be there in 30 mins and they were on time. It was $21.99 and came with 6 pieces of kalbi, rice, and 4 banchans. The banchans are kimchi, marinated spicy fish cake, bean sprouts, and broccoli. The galbi is really delicious and tender. I heard this is one of the best Korean restaurants in SF and glad I came to try! read more

Manna - Kalbi lunch special - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great service. Great food. Great price. Smaller restaurant so you might need to wait as they are full.

Have only had dinner in the restaurant once, but my wife loves their cooking, AND it is a good value for the price!! Now... How can I leave a review if I've only eaten here once?!? We've had takeout from here at least ten times... And the food is consistently good... So much so that my wife will have me drive to the Inner Sunset from SoMa (25 minutes) when she craves Korean food!!! Keep up the good work!! And compliments to the Chef!! read more

This is in my draft reviews for this restaurant but I seriously miss this place as I don't live in the area anymore. This is from 2022 so please bare with it as I don't know what it is like now or if they changed. "It's been a good year and some months since I have been to Manna and it's my most favorite Korean Food Restaurant. I usually love to have pictures but I do not have one of the photos for one of my most favorite meals that this place offers. - still true. I ordered the #11 which is called the seafood dol-sot bibimbap and the Kimchi Fried Rice. I love all the little dishes that come with your meal. If I remember correctly, the seating is limited and there can be a long wait to sit down. It's always busy during the weekends and I am not sure about weekdays. Parking is ugly but that's that area." Manna - please come to Pittsburgh, PA! read more

It was decent but tbh I didn't think it was much special from a regular dolsot biminbap. Also I wish it had more flavor or could be spicer. The banchan was nice but nothing too special and I feel it could have been spicer/more flavorful read more

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

This place is a testament to efficiency. But first the three items we order every time: Soy Sauce Wings, Japchae, Kimchi pancake (in addition to at least one soup or one doldot bibimbap). Strategies for Manna... Get there early, be ready with your order before you sit down, and have your whole party there (I know it's tempting to send one person to wait while others go to The Temple Bar but be warned). If you're looking to avoid the wait, go on a colder day, dress appropriately, and sit outside. A few tips for the wait... 1. Please don't hover around the heat lamps like possessed moths. They are next to the diners for a reason. And SF isn't Wisconsin. You'll survive. 2. Please don't block the sidewalk. Neighbors need to get by. Also, see number 1. 3. Not kidding about being ready with your orders. 4. They flip tables more quickly and efficiently than most places, it's always less time than you think, and worth every minute. read more

Service sucks. Servers are so rude. Food's mid and they don't wanna give more side dishes. read more

Manna - They didnt give us cups to drink water - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Friday night was busy here. There were patio seatings which were basically small tables put outside of the restaurant. The table was small and space limited. The spot my friend and I were sitting was tilted so it wasn't a comfortable experience. It's a family run business and the servers were really friendly. I would probably give a 4 stars for the food though. I love the seafood tofu soup- highly recommend it. The spicy and sweet fried chicken wings were also good. But I was disappointed with the bibimbap mostly due to the sauce that had a weird after taste that messed up the whole dish. It could be a personal thing, but I did not like the bibimbap. read more

Manna - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the few legit Korean spots in the city. The banchan side dishes are great (I believe banchan is how you can tell a Korean spot is good or not). Chicken wings, soondububu jjigae was very flavorful, bibimbap was very good and rice was actually crispy. The place is small but very worth the wait! And of course service was fantastic as well. Been here a number of time and will continue to go. read more