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    3.6 (41 reviews)
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    Sami was our waiter this week and he was polite, attentive and really takes pride in making his customers happy.

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    Yakiniq

    Yakiniq

    3.3(1.9k reviews)
    1.0 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$$

    YakiniQ really said "leave hungry? never heard of her."…read more Pulled up with my homie Jun because this man treated me to lobster last time and you already know... Asians keep receipts but in a wholesome way We don't split love, we rotate blessings. For $49.99/person, this AYCE Korean BBQ was straight violating my self-control. The short ribs?? HELLA BUSSIN. Like actually criminal. Every bite had me ascending like a TikTok food review in 4K. Meat so juicy I almost stood up and thanked the cow personally. The grill smoke got us smelling like seasoned warriors walking outta there but honestly worth it. Staff kept the meats coming faster than my auntie asking why I'm still single. And let me put y'all onto some elite Chinese vocabulary real quick: "好吃到舔手指" (hǎo chī dào tiǎn shǒu zhǐ) = "so good you lick your fingers." That's EXACTLY the vibe. Finger-licking good fr fr. YakiniQ got me fighting for my life, unbuttoning my pants in the parking lot, and already planning my return. 10/10. No crumbs left. Their "Red Hot" peanut sauce is the carry here - no doubt. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

    Horrible meat quality and even worse service quality…read more Imagine being first in line with a party of 2 and then watching a party of 3 and another party of 2 getting sat before you. Well we didn't need to imagine because we watched it happen in front of our faces. The party of 3 actually got their food and the other party of 2 got their side dishes before we even got our water. You literally have a Yelp waitlist to help you stay organized and all you have to do is follow it. Somehow they still managed to fuck that up. We got the premium AYCE--expecting some higher quality meat. We were deeply disappointed. The SF Cut Short rib was the saddest short rib I have ever seen. There was little to no meat on the bone. The ribeye was extremely thin. Not even a full minute of cooking on both sides and it was well done. At this point I turned the heat down to the lowest setting. The short rib bites were filled with tendons and ridiculously hard to cut much less chew. The boneless short rib and the ribeye caps were skinnier than a coke addict. 10 seconds on each side and they were basically well done. That was the end of round 1--I thought I was being hangry and grumpy so I tried to let them get their redemption. Hahaha or so I thought. We got the miso pork belly which somehow managed to burn itself on the side of the grill while the center part was still raw. I put two pieces on the grill. Clearly the meat cutter didn't know what they were doing because while one looked like it had cancer causing blackness on it the other one was still more raw than a dog. I guess they just can't cut the meat uniformly even. The beef tongue was also extremely thin and burned immediately when put on the grill. It's Korean BBQ--your restaurant and chefs don't even cook the meat. How can you not know how to cut meat properly? Not to mention paying extra for "premium" meat only to have the exact same quality as the rest of your meat. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants their Korean BBQ experience ruined. Honestly come here for your first or second time at Korean BBQ and then go somewhere else and you will be GLAD that the other place exists. YaqiniQ BBQ is by far the worst KBBQ I have been to.

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    Golden Crab House - Golden Crab House

    Golden Crab House

    4.3(448 reviews)
    4.0 miOuter Sunset
    $$$

    Oh no! it's closed! And and Wun Ton Noodle house will take its place!…read more Surprised I never wrote a review for this place since I been here numerous random times for crab. I guess tastes so good I forgot to write a review each time when this place first opened. lol Better late than never. Good for the Sunset to have a good reasonable crab place and it's still after all these years sinceNovember 7, 2018 . I know there are other crab places in this area but had a bad experience in one of those places where we were not refunded for our meal after we left that restaurant and manger didn't believe us. Anyway, I enjoy this casual Golden Crab house that was opened by The PPQ Dungeness Island team from the 5821 Geary street in 2018. Every dish is created using only the freshest and finest ingredients.

    My mom was craving Chinese style food during our visit to the city, and since she loves crab and…read moreseafood, we decided to try Golden Crab House. They're one of the few Asian restaurants open until 9 PM, which worked perfectly for our late dinner plans. We arrived around 8:20 PM, and the staff was kind enough to seat us without hesitation, even though they were nearing closing time. They didn't rush us at all and allowed us to enjoy our meal while they started cleaning up. Their thoughtful and relaxed approach was really appreciated. They had a $98 special for two that included a whole crab, garlic noodles, egg rolls, and salad--such a great deal, especially compared to other crab spots in the city, which can be pretty expensive. We've been to a few, and this one definitely offered good value for what we got. We added green beans to our order which was delicious. We ordered the peppercorn crab, which was tasty, though a bit salty on the outside--as expected with a salt and pepper dish--but the crab meat itself was delicious. Next time, we'll probably try the garlic butter version to compare. The only minor disappointment was the tea; it was a big pot with just one teabag, so the flavor was a bit weak, but not a dealbreaker. Parking in the area isn't great, especially at night, so we chose to Uber across town, which worked out fine but took 25 mins from Potrero Hill. There was no wait when we arrived, but since it was a Tuesday night, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a wait earlier in the evening or on weekends. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Golden Crab House. Unassuming, casual family vibe. It doesn't get as much attention as some of the trendier spots, but we'll be back for sure.

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    Julie's Kitchen - Vegetarian bento box, very satisfying and filling meal

    Julie's Kitchen

    4.1(128 reviews)
    0.5 miFinancial District
    $$

    This spot is perfect for buffet lovers. The pay-by-weight system is fair, but a pound is lighter…read morethan you think, and it can be hard to restrain yourself from loading up your container when so many of the items look good! They have a salad bar with some interesting items, like an avocado quinoa salad loaded with avocado. They also have egg salad and tuna poke, both of which I enjoyed Their Korean items are great. The japchae (glass noodles) have the perfect texture and are seasoned well. The tteokbokki is delicious, great consistency to the rice cakes and the sauce is sweet and a little spicy. The sushi is decent considering the context. The sushi rice is cooked well and seasoned. They have salmon avocado rolls, California rolls, and fried rolls, as well as kimbap. The mapo tofu is better than I was expecting, and I would say better than at some Chinese restaurants. It seems a few of their items vary by day. They had some fried chili shrimp the second time I went. There's seating both immediately outside the restaurant as well as on the lower floors on the (basically empty) mall.

    Good food! Obviously not Michelin quality or anything but it's really good for the price. It's…read morereally cheap for a good quantity and big variety of good or great options. They deliver too. The staff helpfully explained how this place works: it's priced purely by weight which is very convenient. They didn't even ask me for a tip. At lunch time there aren't too many people at once so it's not crowded to get stuff from the buffet, and very few things were out. There's a good amount of seating. However, I must dock points for two things. Most of the food was cold or at least not hot anymore as it doesn't seem actively heated. It doesn't help that seating is outside. The center of the chicken felt a bit questionable, possibly not cooked enough. I didn't get sick but that's a bit yikes. Maybe if you are prone to food poisoning don't come here or at least don't eat the more risky items. I was thinking of giving feedback to the staff about the chicken, but they didn't seem very receptive to the feedback so I didn't say anything. Possibly due to language barrier?

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    Julie's Kitchen - $11 a pound

    $11 a pound

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    Matsuyama Shabu House

    Matsuyama Shabu House

    3.9(177 reviews)
    1.0 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights

    don't even know where to start. This place completely blew me away…read more First, the service. Irene made this entire experience unforgettable. She was so warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful. It honestly felt like we were ordering with a friend who just happens to know the entire menu inside and out. She gave amazing recommendations and even told us she makes the hot sauce from scratch (which... you can taste the difference). That level of care really set the tone for the whole night. Now the food... not a single miss. Seriously, not one thing we didn't like. We went with the Ultra menu ($108), which includes lobster, and it was 100% worth it. For broths, we chose the Tom Yum and Tonkotsu. Both were rich, flavorful, and perfect in completely different ways. The meat selection was incredible, especially the wagyu options, they literally melt in your mouth. You can tell the quality is top tier. The flame-torched wagyu nigiri was absolutely out of this world--perfectly balanced and paired with a wasabi powder that elevated every bite. We also had the hamachi cloud, which was so fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect crunch--such a standout dish. And the spicy clams? Easily one of our favorites. Super fresh, super tasty, and packed with flavor. Beyond the food, the entire staff made us feel genuinely welcomed, which made the experience even better. The location is perfect. It's right in the center of Japantown. Inside they have a bar where you can sit and talk with the servers face-to-face. And it's a great spot to people watch while you eat. I truly cannot recommend this place enough. Between the incredible quality, the variety, and the next-level service. This is a spot I'll be coming back to again and again (and yes, I'll absolutely be asking for Irene).

    Expensive for what it is. Basic option for AYCE is going to be 70-80 per person with taxes and…read moretip. The meat is ehh. Appetizers are really bland. Service is very slow and the staff is so overwhelmed but friendly. Management needs to get more help or better training. I'd make a drive further for better options honestly. Many AYCE places around $30-40 per person with better meat offering.

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    Matsuyama Shabu House - How beautiful this looks your mouth is already watering by just looking at this fresh seafood Japanese wow

    How beautiful this looks your mouth is already watering by just looking at this fresh seafood Japanese wow

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    Poached - buffets - Updated September 2026

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