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Returned for lunch! It was pretty quiet. We tried the short rib soup this time and really enjoyed the meat, broth, and the noodles at the bottom. The items we got plus a seafood pancake were perfect for a group of 3, even with a big eater at the table.
Ollei does exactly what it sets out to do. It's a solid neighborhood spot with standard Korean bar food, a lively atmosphere, and straightforward, no-frills service. We stopped in after the Valkyries game based on the reviews, and it matched expectations. We ordered the seafood pancake, the half-and-half chicken wings, and the spicy pork belly. Portions were generous and easily enough food for three to four people. Banchan were negligible. One thing that stood out was how sweet many of the dishes were. If you're coming in expecting bold heat, just know the flavors lean noticeably sweeter than the menu descriptions might suggest. Overall, it was a perfectly decent meal at a fair price in a convenient part of Polk Street. I'd be happy to come back if I were in the area, though it probably wouldn't be my first choice if I were specifically craving Korean food.
We ended up eating at Ollei because of proximity. The streets were a bit chaotic, and parking was a challenge, but this Korean restaurant wasn't a far walk from us. We stepped inside to put our names on the list. While we waited outside we checked out their menu, which was conveniently displayed on their window. The dishes sounded great and it helped us decide what to order before we were even seated. The restaurant was on the smaller side, so seating was a tad cramped, but overall it felt cozy. They had a cute neon light with their name. We got a couple appetizers, which included the pan fried dumplings and tteokbokki. I ordered the Spicy Japchae for my main dish. They brought the banchan out pretty quickly, which we all devoured in seconds because we were so hungry. Then our main dishes started coming out of the kitchen. My spicy japchae was just the right amount of heat. Spicy enough to still be enjoyable. While eating our main dishes the pan fried dumplings came out, which was odd since we ordered it as an appetizer. And the tteokbokki we had ordered, never was added to our order by our waiter. After being told that by another waiter, we just decided to cancel it. The meal was pretty filling without feeling too heavy. Overall, it was decent.
Olle has the vibe of a Korean pocha and captures that atmosphere really well. Service was quick, food came out fast, and the waiter was extremely attentive. He noticed we were going through napkins and brought us more before we even had to ask, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The rice was hard and dry, and even the side dishes tasted dry. I also wasn't expecting cucumber in the tofu soup, and the soup itself just didn't work for me. Maybe I'm spoiled by SoCal tofu soup spots like Kaju and Sun Nong Dan, but compared with those, this was a big miss. I'd give a star just for the phenomenal service, but I wouldn't come back for the tofu soup.
The service is great and the servers are awesome. The restaurant is really loud so if you're expecting a quiet place to sit down, do not go here. They have MVs projecting on the wall too so that adds to the noise. As for the food, everything is great! The pajeon is flavorful, light and crispy. It had a lot of kimchi so that was yum. The army stew was not too salty and warmed us up! The soy garlic chicken was not overly sweet and was crispy too. The spicy pork was good but there were a few pieces that was chewy. It wasn't that spicy though but it still tasted good. The creamy pasta and tteok was good too and lived up to its name. I did find that the tteok was chewier than normally, but my partner said it was fine so to each their own. Will probably come back for a third visit!
Seafood pancake - the batter is a bit dense, wish there was more seafood filling but otherwise pretty solid but quite heavy Boneless chicken w sour garlic sauce - sauce is a bit salty and tasted more like a soy glaze than garlic sauce Staff friendly but there is a bit of a wait for food to come out. Nice fast Korean food vibes.
Do you remember the TRL days when you could watch the daily countdown for Top 10 Music Videos? Now imagine that but the K-Pop edition. With popular K-Pop music videos projected along the wall and the music playing in the background. Definitely an eye catcher, my daughter was dancing along all night to her favorite songs. We ordered too much according to the waiter, which is always my problem at Korean restaurants because I want to try everything. Tteokbokki 5/5: Absolutely loved because the sauce was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy for my certified spice lightweight palate. Corn cheese 5/5: eat it while it's fresh and hot so that you get that perfect cheese pull with your fork. Grilled pork belly 3/5: we got this because our daughter can't do spicy pork belly. And was kind of disappointed by this one because it was pretty dry and kinda lacking in flavor. Galbi 4/5: this was pretty flavorful so good when I added it with some ssamjang and wrapped in lettuce! Definitely coming back for a second take!
3.5 stars Ordered via Doordash. I don't remember if I picked the spicy level on the seafood tofu stew but it was pretty spicy, I usually get mild since you never know when Korean restaurants will add too much spice. It was still tolerable and pretty good. The pork belly bento box was on a special price on Doordash and they give you a lot of meat. The meat is a bit overdone so it is pretty stiff.
We were craving something warm late night after a show, stumbled upon Ollei. Hell yeaaaa for delicious food open late!!! Excellent choice for a cool autumn evening :3 Our group of 4 walked in on a Wednesday night, seated immediately. Minimal decor but clean and tidy. Staff were courteous and very attentive. Moments after ordering, our dishes arrived. TTEOKBOKKI: Just a lil sweet and spicy :3 Cooked well, super QQ. SHORT RIB SOUP: Soup is for the soul :') I think this melted my icy heart. Richly flavorful while still light and silky. And they don't skimp on the short rib! I swear I was drooling the moment our server brought it over. Next time, itching to try their Seafood Pancake they're so popular for.
This restaurant was busy on a Saturday night! My friends and I were able to join the Yelp waitlist beforehand so that we could be seated within five minutes when we arrived at the restaurant. We ordered three dishes for three people and had leftovers at the end. Seafod Pancake: This is one of the crispiest pancakes I've had in while, if not THE crispiest I've had in SF! The pancake was not overly greasy, and there was a good mix of shrimp and squid mixed into the pancake with a flavorful dipping sauce. Grilled Pork Belly: The pork belly was cooked well with a good balance of fat and meat, and the pieces were also cut thinly. Seafood Soup: Warm, spicy, and comforting. There was a good portion of seafod ingredients, and the broth had the right level of spice.
A cozy restaurant that embraces Korean culture and makes you feel like you're eating in a true Korean restaurant! With K-pop music videos being projected on the wall and cardboard cutouts of famous K-pop celebrities advertising drinks, you'll have a great experience with Ollei's ambience. Service was kind and relatively fast! 5/5 - Seafood Pancake - I personally think this is one of their best dishes and should impress anyone who has tried seafood pancakes before. The mixture of flavors and texture profile is perfected by the dish being cooked just right with a light, crunchy batter. Savory and well-salted. The serving is very generous and also slightly pre-cut. I would have preferred for it to be more definitely cut to make it easier to distribute. 5/5 - Kimchi Fried Rice - Very impressed with this dish! Kimchi was well-infused into the rice and did not have overly strong flavors. Great to pair with other dishes you may order. The salad on the side was also a refreshing touch to the savory flavor of the rice. 4.5/5 - Cheese Corn - A bit small in serving but comes packed with flavor!! The cheese melted well over the corn, and overall the dish had a light sweetness that made this fun to eat! I would recommend eating this fast though, because the cheese once lukewarm breaks off in chunks rather than remaining stringy. 4.5/5 - Tteokbokki - Very generous portions of tteokbokki in their sauce. Rice cakes were chewy and appropriately cooked. I would have appreciated more fish cakes in the dish, as it felt quite out-proportioned by the tteokbokki compared to similar past tteokbokki dishes I have had. 4/5 - Beef Bulgogi - Sweet and mostly tender! The only recommendation I have is that some slices were a bit dry and could have been due to uneven flavor, but I would still order this dish again. 4.5/5 - Banchan - Kimchi and tofu were very fun to pick at and eat while waiting for the main dishes to arrive. My favorite of the four were the creamy sauced sprouts (top left in the picture).
I was around the area and was craving Korean food and found this spot open early afternoon. I came with a group of friends and we ordered many dishes and I enjoyed all of it especially the chicken wings, the seafood pancake, the galbi tang! The Bo ssam was good but I wish the pork was a little more tender. Overall a solid Korean spot in the area and the price is pretty good for the portions!
Came in after exploring San Francisco and Land's End. Our group wanted tteokbboki and we ordered it along with rice balls and fried chicken (boneless). Everything came out relatively quickly and was delicious. The rice balls were so delicious with the great sesame oil flavor and the chicken was perfectly fried. I loved that we could get half and half, with one sauce being spicy and one regular. The portions for the three dishes were perfect for our group of 3. The servers were also nice and I love that kpop was playing on the wall. I definitely recommend this place for a good Korean meal.
8 months ago
The Soft Tofu Soup / 순두부찌개 (Rice Included) and Bibimbap 비빔밥 taste so good so authentic. My friend loves the Truffle Cheesy Fries / 트러플감자튀김 the most haha. Will go again to try out different dishes. read more
Came to the city with wife and couldn't really decide on a place to have dinner... so I decided to come to Polk St and pick one from the wide selection off eateries here. Liked the pictures of Ollei on Yelp so we went there Ollei is a nice little place. Around 11-12 tables and the ambiance is a comfortable one with dim (but sufficient) lighting. They got a projector playing k-pop music videos on the wall and the music level is just right. We ordered bulgogi soup, lettuce with miso, and seafood pancake. The staff was quick to take our order and bring us the food. The soup was a bit on the sweet side but very tasty; and my wife loved the lettuce and used it to wrap the miso and bulgogi. Personally I loved the pancake as it got a nice crispy skin, full of fillings inside, and paired nicely with the sauce. I love Korean pancakes in general We dug into the food right away and forgot to take pictures! Snapped a pic of the outside though. Price is reasonable and place is clean. Highly recommended. read more
Fast and friendly service. The plates are shared and decent portions and prices. I really enjoyed the dumplings. They're not too filled which is a bit of a let down but really good flavor. They also have a small selection of soju including this soju+tonic which was delicious and I recommend read more
3 years ago
This was absolutely destroyed in every aspect. We finished everything. We were a little afraid we ordered too much but it turned out to be the perfect amount. We saw the reviews on yelp and it's near a friends so I knew I had to try it. Walking in, I thought it would be a little fancier since it has such great reviews and the spot is honestly very cute and a casual eat out I would say. If your going somewhere for GOOD KOREAN FOOD. This is your spot. I came here with my boyfriend and a friends and it was one amazing time. Leichi soju: 5/5 would get again, super delicious and flavorful with actual leichi in it. Not the cálcico stuff. Chicken wings: 5/5 MY GOSH SO GOOD. perfectly flavored, cooked, amount of crunch but soft juicy inside, I would 100% come back for these. BBQ short ribs: 5/5 BEST SHORT RIBS I HAVE EVER HAD. GOOOO!!! Try these!!!! SO WORTH. Perfectly cooked, not that chewy, perfect seasoning and just so flavorful we couldn't stop eating it. Dumpling soup(veggie)(4/5) delicious. Just a solid soup with delicious veggies and veggie dumplings. We got the rice cake add on that was definitely a move. Clean light broth. Bi bim bap: 4.5/5 perfectly cooked, delicious. Very solid and tasty meal. Definitely recommend and if I'm ever craving it I will deff come back for this. Service was kind. Nothing out of the ordinary but the food really speaks for itself. Would definitely recommend this spot. already planning my next trip here, there's so much more to try!! All of this was $150 and I would say, for the amount of food and drink we got it was pretty reasonable and justified giving our experience with some DANK food. Super pumped to try it again. read more
9 months ago
Summary: Solid Korean eats within city limits Details: TBH I wasn't expecting much from a Korean spot in this part of town, but was pleasantly surprised! Their menu is comprised of a good selection of KBBQ, and your other typical Korean fare like various pancakes, tteokbokki, KFC, and so on, with parties given the usual banchan at the start, albeit with a smaller (but refillable) than usual options. Their kimchi, seafood pancake, and short rib soups were the highlights of our meal, with the bibimbap being the least notable, and pretty lacking in flavor, though you can address that somewhat with the provided seasonings. As usual, not as good as what you can get in the East Bay, but certainly not a bad choice if you want to stay within SF proper! Accessibility: A spacious enough venue with your standard height tables, so accessibility shouldn't be an issue! read more
8/2/2023 Decided to venture out and so glad ! We had Taylor as our server..was friendly and very informative and very sweet! We were moved to another table due to a party of 8.. and she was so apologetic- We received complimentary dumplings- and they were outstanding! They've only been opened three months, and if I lived here this would be my go to spot.. Ordered the galbi ribs- so flavorful and not fatty at all.. Also got the fried mackerel and it was perfectly cooked and the dipping sauce matched with the flavors. Great to see a full house ! Went with the galbi ribs- seasoned just read more
Thicc galbi This place does comfort Korean food for right. Was able to get a table with a short wait on a Friday night. We went for the budaejiggae and the galbi. Galbi was so good. Tender, hot, and juicy and sliced especially thick for maximum tenderness. The buddaejiggae was done right with all the classic ingredients and well seasoned broth. Prices are reasonable and service was excellent read more
Ordered from DoorDash! Tteokbokki had good chew and cheese was plentiful. However, the type of cheese (mozzarella, I'm guessing) isn't as melty as I like, and I really wish there was an option to add egg! I've had better tteokbokki for the same price of $22 with a variety of toppings read more
1 year ago
Stumbled upon this place unexpectedly and so glad I did. The vibes remind me of Korea and the service was attentive and friendly. Food was also really good, the chicken wings were so flavorful and was perfectly crunchy on the outside and juicy in the inside. Def going to be my one of my go to Korean places in the city. read more
This spot on Polk has been a quick favorite after moving nearby. I appreciate the great food and how late they stay open. They do project and blast kpop throughout the evening and night. The servers are nice and quick. They also do have a great happy hour deal that covers later at night and not the usual timings when I'm stuck returning from work. All their dishes have a great spice level and they definitely can kick it up way high, made a slight mistake of overconfidence once. The most unique and one of my favorites is the creamy tteok and spaghetti. It doesn't seem like something that would work but it really does and it has a mild kick to it that goes great. I also really like the kimchi fried rice, being able to mix the egg in and then lay it flat to try and get some crispy bottom rice like a bibimbap. They do also have larger style Korean soups that I am still looking to try. They have great soju cocktails that sadly are not part of the happy hour deals they have but are still delicious regardless. Definitely will be back soon! read more
2 years ago
Traditional Korean that's also open late! We came here after a Giants game and the service was awesome, we had a couple of bottles of soju with all of our food and they play kpop music and project videos on the wall. The food is amazing too! We devoured our first banchan and the server gave us more. We got seafood pancake, corn cheese, Galbi Jim, Korean friend chicken for a party of 4. It came with rice and it was all so good. I really enjoyed the soft tofu soup and seafood pancake, the corn cheese also was good! The KFC wings were juicy and we got soy garlic and spicy and it came with salad and radishes. All of your favorite Korean dishes and open late. There's street parking, will def be back if im in the area! read more
Had an excellent- and super filling- dinner with two friends here on a Friday night. The place was busy but not too crazy packed. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful on recommendations. We did find it funny that she apologized that the food would take a bit of time because the kitchen was backed up... only for the food to arrive within 15 minutes! The food: - Budae Jjigae (Army Soup): this was the star of the dinner and actually the main reason we came. My Korean friend was excited to see this on the menu and non of us were disappointed. The presentation was beautiful and the flavor and heartiness of the stew was excellent. All I can say is make sure you have a few people with you when ordering and definitely order this! - Grilled Pork Belly: wow. We ordered this on a whim in case the stew wouldn't be enough (it would've been) but man am I glad we did. The grill on the pork belly was perfect and the flavor had a delicious mix of fat, salt, and char. I'd honestly come back just for this + rice. - Kimchi Pancake: this was a pretty hefty pancake! I'm so used to thin kimchi pancakes but you're definitely getting your money's worth of ingredients here. And to no detriment to the flavor. This was a welcome addition as a side dish. Don't plan any strenuous activity after this place- you'll be moving very slowly, but happily fed. Will definitely be returning. read more
1 year ago
Super tasty food and fast service. What is there not to love about that? The Korean ribs and seafood pancake was super delish. The pancake was crispy and a little soft on the inside my fave combo! Will def come back! read more
4 months ago
Ordered seafood pancake, spicy pork belly so review is based on that: Food: - Pancake 4.5/5 - Pork belly 4/5 Service: 4/5 - food came out quick - service was a bit slower Ambiance: Casual Banchan was 4 dishes but it had everything I liked. Fish cake, kimchi, radish. Not as creative on the Banchan front compared to some of the best I've had, but good. The seafood pancake was fluffier than most places and seemed "heartier" because of that. Pork belly was good, but average if you're going to compare. Sauce was good, felt like it had a honey glaze. Would come back again read more
I was so happy to see a new Korean restaurant in Russian Hill because there aren't that many in this area. The only other one I can think of is Korean Soul Chicken down Polk Street! My husband and I came to Ollei on a Saturday evening and it was packed! We had to wait a little to be seated, but i'm glad they're doing well. I loved how they played kpop videos on the wall with a projector too. What we ordered: - Ollei chicken wings with soy garlic sauce: The soy garlic sauce was delicious! However, the chicken wings weren't crispy at all. T.T I didn't expect them to be super crispy since they were sauced up, but I did expect a little crunch like usual with Korean fried chicken. - Seafood pancake: The pancake was good, but thinner than i'm used to. Also, there's not a lot of seafood in it. Still a good pancake though! - "Beef" and vegetable japchae: The japchae was delicious with a sweet and savory sauce. I put quotes on the "beef" because though it states there's beef in the menu description, there was no beef to be found in the dish. I liked the shitake mushrooms though. Maybe they forgot it? Or they should take beef out of the description. Service was good, but since they were busy, the food took a while to come out--totally fine with this since it's a new restaurant and they were super busy, but just writing it so other people are aware! Overall it's a good Korean restaurant for Russian Hill, but I have other favorite Korean restaurants across the city. read more
Solid korean food in the Russian Hill area, with solid service and casual vibes - Tofu Stew: Very flavorful and nourishing! Better than most tofu soups I've had, although it was a bit spicy - Chicken wings: These turned out more saucy than crispy, and I would've liked more of a crunch and more batter. Still tasty and the meat was juicy! - Corn cheese: flavor and cheese pull was immaculate, would recommend read more
4 months ago
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TLDR: Solid Korean place on Polk Street close to Berber. Everything was a little sweeter than we thought it would be (could be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences), and the portions were large. I might be back if I need to find a place in the area and am craving Korean, but probably wouldn't go out of my way. ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] Seafood pancake (5/5): Yeah this was awesome. Huge pancake with 6 large slices so a great thing to share with a big group. Thought it was nicely crispy and came out piping hot. 2. Spicy pork belly (4.5/5): Delicious, definitely noticeably sweet, and spicier than expected, though not unbearably so. 3. Soft Tofu Soup (4.5/5): Large soup that could probably feed 2-3. Really really flavorful, and it's great that it comes with both tofu and your choice of meat. If you're a soup lover, order this. The spice is real though, so eat something else before you start on this. 4. Bul Go Ki (4/5): Lots of sweet, thinly sliced meat. I thought all the meat dishes had very generous servings. Didn't blow me away or anything, but very solid. 5. Egg souffle (4/5): Large serving. Nothing special and wish it had just a little more flavor (soy sauce? something else?) but does remind of simple, comforting home cooking. 6. Cheese corn (3.5/5): I've seen this in tv shows before so I always wanted to try it. I have no benchmark to cheese corn dishes elsewhere, but while I thought it was good, I probably won't order this again. Just not for me, but definitely an interesting combo of sweet (corn) and savory (cheese)! We also got served rice and banchan for the table with some of our dishes I believe, and the rice actually wasn't bad. The banchan was ok but it was nice that they gave refills. ------ SERVICE: * Our food came out really fast when we ordered around 6 pm, but to be fair, we were one of the first groups to order so maybe that's why. * You scan a QR code at the table for the menu and then someone comes around to take your order. * Our waitress didn't seem as knowledgable about the menu and didn't seem as patient when we asked about it ------ ENVIRONMENT: * Casual place with lots of tables for 2-4 people. Not full around 6 pm on a weekday but definitely got a little busier by the time we left * Random, but they don't have a great bathroom in case you care about that :) read more
So excited for a new Korean restaurant to open up in the neighborhood! Polk street lacks a bit in Asian food and not only does Ollei add to the diversity but also it elevates the food quality. I went around 7:15pm on a Monday and every table was filled except for one, with a trickle of people grabbing take out as well. The vibe is lively and casual with kpop blasting and music videos playing on the wall (similar to 707 or zzan). Banchan- 5/5 delicious! Kimchi pancake- 4/5 perfectly crispy on the outside and so so soft on the inside. Could have used a bit more kimchi flavor but still so good Beef Soft tofu soup- 5/5 you have the option of ordering the tofu soup with beef or seafood. The soup base is on the thicker side and pairs perfectly with rice. Beef ribs- 4/5 a little salty but amazing flavor Service- super nice and attentive staff Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu :) read more
2 years ago
Wasn't planning on grabbing Korean for dinner, but decided to give Ollei a try while we were already in the Marina. Came by on a Wednesday a few weeks ago a bit before the dinner crowd and we were the only ones there. We were pretty hungry so ordered 3 dishes: korean fried chicken, seafood pancake and corn cheese. The korean fried chicken didn't really satisfy my craving, but it wasn't necessarily bad. The chicken wasn't really crispy, and it seemed like there was too much sauce. The seafood pancake on the other hand was very yummy and I would definitely get it again. Corn cheese was pretty standard, a bit heavy on the cheese. It also took a while for the food to come out even though we were the only ones there. Overall a pretty decent spot, though I would only go if I was already in the area. read more
2 years ago
Ollei was a great option for a casual weeknight dinner! We ordered the beef bulgogi and tteokbokki. Both were extremely flavorful and fresh. As a plus, the servers were very attentive and came by several times to check on our table. I'll definitely be back to try more items off the menu read more
It's been hard to find a restaurant open late now days especially in the Polk Street area. Luckily I found out about this spot through Instagram which is conveniently located in my neighborhood. The staff is super pleasant and attentive. The food is tasty and great for groups to share. You can't go wrong with their fried chicken, Korean pancakes, or stews. I hear that they are attempting to try some new things on their menu in the future, so I am excited to see what is to come. Overall, I had a great experience here. I will definitely be back especially when my friends and I need a bite to eat later in the evening. I'd also say this is a great location as there are not many restaurants open late on Polk Street for those hitting up the bars. read more
1 year ago
The Army Stew is a must if you're craving something warm and filling--packed with Spam, sausage, ham, kimchi, baked beans, noodles, and more. Easily feeds 4 (we took half home). We also loved the seafood pancake--crispy, flavorful, and best eaten fresh. Skip the wings and bibimbap--those didn't hit the mark for us. Stick to the stew and pancake, and you'll leave happy. 4/5 read more
Walked in on a Thursday afternoon. There wasn't a lot of people. The service was great! The workers were always consistently checking up on us. I ordered a bibimbap in a hot stone. I love it when it sizzles because the rice would crust/burn up! read more
Nathan provided excellent customer service, including advising us when asked what to get. He was attentive but never interrupted our conversation. The food was mouthwatering, well-timed, generous and nuanced. Highly recommend the Kimchi Pancake with homemade soy sauce, the Bulgogi (huge portion of beef), and Seafood Bibim Bap. Ambiance is casual and restroom is clean. We don't have anything like this in the N Bay so we will return soon. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
First time here and food/service was amazing! We had 6 people and got seated right away. Family style is the way to go. We ordered the pork belly which was really tender and crispy. The soy garlic and regular KFC were very crispy and moist. Our server was very nice and attentive. Would definitely come back! read more
It's always exciting to hear of a new Korean restaurant in SF since there are so few! I came to get takeout, and the workers seemed really nice when I picked up my order. I got a soft tofu soup with beef. I thought it was just ok, far from the best I'd had. It was a bit bland/watery, and lacked the umami and dimension that I was expected. Also, I'm not sure if it's normal, but they cracked the egg into my to-go container and didn't stir it, so my egg had already cooked when I discovered it at the bottom. I did like that the order came with banchan and rice though! Maybe I'd come back to try a different dish if I'm craving Korean and in the area. read more
3 years ago
Came by to this restaurant because we had friends in town and it popped up on Yelp. We got a resounding and validating comment from our friends after eating here about how "we know good restaurants," -- Yay! The army stew was sooooo good. So good we asked for more ramen and soup to fill it in. I'm craving it as we speak. The flavor wasn't overly salty, it was robust and the ingredients -- spam, veggies, etc. we're delicious. That dish and the toppoki were my favorite standouts. In that dish, they had a skewer + fish cake which had me holding back to be cordial the greater crew. The ambiance was nice; not overly crowded / busy. It's new and clean! High ceilings btw. I liked how the tables were spaced out. This will be the go-to spot to ask my boyfriend to go to when we're craving Korean :) Excited to come back! read more
2 years ago
Delish! Service was good, staff was very kind. Not that fancy but everything was amazing. Had great flavor in everything we ordered, highly recommend! read more
Wish I liked Ollei more. No frills korean restaurant with minimal decor in the inside and super friendly staff. However, the bibimbap was soggy and did not have even the slightest bit of crispy rice. Stone bowl was also not even hot. Corn cheese was delicious but I must be transparent and say that it was given to us for free in exchange for writing an honest review. read more
2 years ago
Went here after seeing Sheng Wang, the food was great. Enjoyed the tofu soup, which had plenty of flavor and was still boiling hot when it came out. The cheesy fries were also good, crispy and the dash of bacon was just right. I added the bul gol ki on top of the fries and it made it even better. The side dishes were also great especially the kimchi. Service was quick and no wait to get in either. The place is small and cozy, with a huge screen that was showing the nba all stars. Noise level was minimal so great for conversations. Overall this place is a come back for quick Korean bite. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Their rabokki is my guilty pleasure! The rice cakes are cooked to the most perfect chewy texture, and their ramen is al dente. My favorite part is the fish cake, which is skewered onto a long stick and soaks up the sauce so well. The sauce isn't too thick nor dry and is so flavorful without being too crazy spicy. Even when the dish sits out for a while, it still remains moist, and the ramen and rice cakes don't clump up. Although it's basic and there's nothing too unique about this dish, it's never a let-down, and I keep coming back for it! I've only ordered take-out, and each time, it took no more than 10 minutes for my food to be ready. Delivery is also very fast! The restaurant is clean and has lots of tables, and whenever I pick up my order, there are tables readily available. read more
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2127 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Russian Hill
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