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We liked the ambiance and the food. Service was ok. We really enjoyed the presentation and the seafood. The Grilled Flounder turned out to be fried but was nonetheless tasty. The seafood soft tofu soup is definitely up there as well. The portion and price could be better but we would return if in the neighborhood and craving Korean food.
Love this place! Total hidden gem inside Jalagachi. The interior is sleek and the food was delicious. Our favorites were the beef ribs, the salad, the japchae and the tteokbokki off the kids menu (trust us! Just note you have to have a child under 12 with you). I would skip the miso cod, some bites were delicious and some were a little fishy. Our waitress was also 10/10, SO NICE and helpful. I will be back!
- Modern, clean ambiance with an airy and relaxed feel - Attentive service with a great sense of balance between courses - Loved the creative thoughtful process of each dish: delicious and filling - We chose the Chef's pick
My gf and I had reserved a cozy table today 6/27/26 for lunch as it was our first time us both. We ordered several dishes: 1 Lg Kalbi - thin cut but was tasty. 1 Japchae - small portion and flavorful. 1 HweMuChim- Outstanding and so fresh! 1 Grilled Black Cod- tasted rubbery and we didn't care for this dish at all. I ordered 2 Blue Soju Paradise- Wonderful! Also ordered the side of Asst Ssam which was fresh with tasty Perilla leaves, lettuce radish. We enjoyed it overall and the server brought out a mini sponge cake with matcha and fresh strawberries but lacked flavor and the cake was dry. Service was great and the disappoint here was truly the Black cod and dessert. Next time I'll try a different seafood entree and soup,
Wanted to try this place out for an early Father's Day celebration. Ordered the Set B menu and it was very good. It was more than enough for the 3 of us with us being able to take some home. The dishes that stood out to me were the: - seafood salad - spicy tofu soup
Date of Visit: 5/22/2026 We visited POGU the Korean restaurant opened by Michelin chef Tony Yoo on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. We visited without a reservation but were seated right away. The side dishes were very impressive! With the Korean puff bread with seaweed butter, kimchi, seaweed, egg roll, and salad. Jagalchi Old Fashioned $16 I ordered the old fashioned made with bourbon stirred with hazelnut liqueur, barley syrup, and bitters. The overall taste was strong with layers. Las Jaras Wine Glou Glou $14 Husband got the red wine from Sonoma county, mostly with Zinfandel, Carignan, Grenache and Petit Sirah. Shrimp Scallion Pajeon $20 For the appetizer, we got the Korean pancake with shrimp, scallions, and egg. Freshly cut tableside, with two different sauces to mix with. Grilled LA Galbi $35 And for the Korean BBQ, we ordered the marinated beef short ribs. This one was very tasty and juicy. Highly recommended. Tofu Kimchi Jjigae $23 And we also got the kimchi stew with tofu. It was spicier than we expected.
I went to check out new Kkori-Jjim (Braised Oxtail) that is available at their POGU restaurant!! We went at 5pm and there was no wait. The meat is so tender and juicy and they braised it for 5-6 hours. The meat easily falls off the bone !! This feeds 2-3 people for $88. The dish comes with beef tendon, jujube, ginseng, and seasonal vegetables! One of the best braised oxtail I had! We couldn't finish it for 2 people, so we took the rest to-go.
I've been here multiple times and this place always has great and quick service. The food here never fails to hit the spot either. I always try to get something I liked in the previous times I've been here and something new to try whenever I come here. Galbi scallion pajeon (10/10) -- I always get this when I'm eating here because it is so worth it. There is so much galbi in this pancake and the scallions are so fragrant but not overpowering in the slightest. I also love how even though there are full scallions in the pajeon, they are more so aromatic than overpowering. The Chicken Set (9/10) -- I really was surprised by how tender the juicy the chicken was. The chicken was not dry at all! The only complaint is that there could've been more chicken. The Galbi Set (7/10) -- The galbi in the pancake was very tender but the galbi in the set was a bit tougher to chew. I would say that the flavor is always up to par though so no complaints there! Both the sets came with ample food and side dishes so I was very happy with my selection. They also gave us a complimentary dessert drink at the end that is also supposed to aid with digestion. It was much appreciated! Also, this place is inside Jagalchi which is great because i love to explore the supermarket and do a little shopping afterwards.
I stopped in for lunch to try out POGU. No wait and there were a few options for May's lunch specials. Food came out quickly. Kalbi was good but not exceptional. Maybe I am used to it being served sizzling on a hot plate. Portion was small even for lunch special pricing, and 15% of it is bone. I think most people would be left still hungry. Sides were delicious but few offerings and not much. Rice was a bit mushy for my liking. Salad was fine. Tofu soup was good but a little bland. Ambience was upscale nice in a Chipotle feeling architecture, but you're in the center of a grocery store. A mix of elderly couples, family, and friends eating out. Service was quick and easy. Parking is also plentiful. Compared to Han Il Kwan, which is also $23 for a Kalbi lunch special, and it comes with 7 generous portions of banchan sides and a full portion of kimchi stew and more Kalbi (served on a hot plate). I enjoyed my meal and experience but don't think the value is there.
Surprisingly affordable for lunch and the food and service were terrific! Stopped by here for a light lunch midweek. I just wanted something light so I had the tofu with a smallish side plate of Japchae (clear rice noodles). Tofu tends to be a rather plain bland dish, but not here, they gently fry it and serve it with some fried bits on top with fresh sprouts. It was delicious! Expansive interior with subdued lighting makes for a calm dining experience. Loved it here. Will be back!
We've been waiting awhile to try POGU given how busy it could be. We should have gone sooner as it was a great dining experience. Our server explained the menu and we decided to get a meal set for 2 people. It was the Set A. The banchan came out first which has a few small dishes. They were tiny and I am sure we could have asked for more but most Korean places don't skimp on the banchan. A special treat was the bread with a matcha butter. Bread was warm and went well with the butter. The Set included japchae a beef bulgogi pancake which was unique, tofu stew, and pork belly. Loved all the dishes except the tofu stew. It was watery and not as rich as other places. Nice interior with tables spread apart nicely so you don't feel like it's crowded. Definitely a great option for upscale Korean. Can't wait until our next visit.
Went for lunch on a Friday so we didn't have to wait. Yay. I've being waiting patiently to try this place out for sometime. So was super excited. Staff were friendly and were happy to explain when I had several questions. Very spacious and clean restaurant. At one point I forgot it was in the middle of a grocery store. I really loved the high quality table wear that added to the ambiance. Complimentary rice bread with the matcha butter was so good Tasty banchan made with good quality ingredients. We ordered: Black Cod - It was beautifully cooked. Slightly crispy in the outside and moist and fatty on the inside. My only complaint is that a couple of the Pieces were chewy. But overall good. Bimbimbap - was good. Veggies were fresh. Kimchi soup - was very tasty, the broth was absolutely delicious. Bulgogi with rice - the beef was perfectly seasoned with the right balance of sweet and salty. Unlike other places where it's usually too sweet. Toedboekki - Was ok. Will be back to try kimchi pancakes. The table next to us ordered some. They looked really good. Thank you! Will post more pictures later.
I'll start by saying we love there bakery and market. But POGU, the restaurant in the middle of this beautiful store was very disappointing. On a positive note, the small amount of banchan we are very tasty and the rice bread, sulpang, was good with the matcha cream. The kimchi was crisp and tasty. But sadly, everything we actually ordered was only OK: 1. Got the tofu appetizer. This was probably the best thing we ordered. The tofu was pretty good, but the kimchi it sat on was unlike the kimchi on the side. It was ground up into small pieces and not very good. 2. The noodle soup with the bone broth was very plain. 3. The seafood jigae was definitely our least favorite. Just sour and not that good. Serivice was excellent, but this place can definitely go with upping the quality and taste of the food. We totally didn't expect the restaurant to be this disappointing in such a cool location within the market.
1 year ago
The bulgogi rice bowl was very flavorful--tender, savory, and beautifully complemented by the spinach sauce. The chicken and buckwheat noodle salad was fresh and vibrant, with colorful sauces that added a fun twist. Excellent service made the whole experience even better. The general vibe of the store was very modern and not too noisy. read more
1 year ago
The food was okay overall. The servers were great, no complaints there. The table was too small to accommodate the dishes and all the dishes + drinks + appetizer came at the same time... would have preferred if the appetizer came first. In addition, all of that arrived within minutes of us ordering (like as if the food was prepared way in advance and was just sitting there?) The half a slice of hard ginseng inside the samgyetang was very stingy. The abalone was quite tough and chewy. They had a sign that offered a free cocktail when you write a review, but it was not specified that it does not apply to the limited time cocktails. We were not told that until we ordered our cocktails so we were ineligible for the free cocktail discount. read more
1 year ago
First time here and vibes are elevated, food was tasty, and service is fairly quick and attentive! Interesting makgeolli selection too. Jalgachi in itself is a whole experience with street food stalls, an oyster bar, a full bar, a skincare section, and lots of fresh seafood and quality meats. I will be back for sure. read more
1 year ago
The food is very refined and creative, and the service is quite good as well. I recommend coming to give it a try. read more
11 months ago
This place was phenomenal. The service was awesome; Alex walked us through each dish with genuine expertise and attention to detail. Every plate revealed thoughtful layers of flavor, and the textures were spot-on. Honestly, I found myself enjoying this more than San Ho Wan. The flavors here just hit differently read more
1 year ago
Great food with awesome quality and our waitress Crystal was super friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you! read more
1 year ago
We got the seafood tofu soup and the bansang grilled la galbi--both were super fresh and tasty. The flavors were balanced, not too salty or overpowering. Great banchan, too. read more
The food was so delicious I think this is my new favorite restaurant. My favorite Korean dish is short rib so I loved that the bulogi rice bowl had HUGE amount of short rib without the bone, on top of a huge amount of rice it was sweet and savory. I like that the rice was soft and tasted like the meat juice and the green sauce on the side didn't have a crazy flavor but it was a nice cool down. It was heaven everything you want in terms of flavor. The kimchi salad came with our meal the dressing is so outstanding it's a classic flavor that makes your mouth happy. I tapped out at 15 bites or so my dad got the samgyetang abalone soup which had fall off the bone chicken and a really chicken broth flavor for soup which was perfect because he was sick. Its amazing that they fit and entire whole chicken inside the bowl it's so cute. The soup is really low in flavor but it's amazing if you love chicken flavor it tastes really clean and healthy. I don't wanna call it bland because it's powerful chicken flavor but that's it not too salty just chicken . The service was great other than the refills on water and checking in during our meal wasn't there but we waited after for our refill on the free barely tea. Green tea is a charge tho read more
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This is our first time eating at Pogu. We ordered grilled mackerel and beef bulgogi bowl. The food is yummy, portions are very generous and the service is excellent. I would come here again read more
1 year ago
We went to the supermarket to see what all the is about and we end up at their restaurant. We glad we did, it was delicious and the staff was outstanding. The place was nicely decorated and we felt relaxed eating there. I am glad we gave it a try. Will definitely be back. read more
1 year ago
Soju. It's always been a 4-letter word to me to avoid. When I want alcohol, why would a bar offer soju? Today, I've changed my mind completely! Or should I say, Kiana, our bartender, changed my mind. Even though they have a full bar, she asked us to taste soju to give it a try. Oh boy! Less alcohol and great flavor?!?! Sitting at the bar, you can bring foods you purchase throughout Jagalchi and enjoy. I started with the yuzu mojito, and then switched to this Pogu coffee mix cocktail; it's normally with vodka, but I bought a bottle of Igangju (Lee Gang Ju) and she substituted the vodka for this. So good! And we now some left over to take home! read more
1 year ago
First time at Pogu, the we tried the bulgogi bowl. The service was very good. A nice experience overall! read more
1 year ago
Went here with family for my birthday and we had the chef's choice menu. (95$ per person) we had 5 courses and the food was fresh and tasty. The flavors were lovely and I definitely had enough to eat. The service was kind and attentive and the overall ambiance was nice considering the restaurant is located in the Jagalchi market at serramonte. (Literally in the middle of the market!) Overall this would be lovely nice date spot. I will definitely want to come back and try their a la carte items. read more
1 year ago
Food was simple but done really well. Everything was delicious. The bread with the matcha butter was so good. I could eat that every day. Food came quickly and service was attentive. read more
1 year ago
I got the Hwaemoochim and abalone rice. The food and ambience is great! Definitely will be coming back read more
we got the menu set A and it came with four dishes : tofu soup, salad, pork belly, pancake. this was more than enough food for two people. we didn't finish it all and packed some to go but i'm really glad we got the set A menu bc we got to try the raw fish salad which ended being my favorite thing on the menu. I was craving sushi so maybe i'm biased but the salad included ikura and raw salmon and tuna I believe and salad vegetables and this combo was absolutely delish especially with the salad dressing it came with. like literally look at the photo of the salad. she's beautiful. the tofu soup was good nothing too special about it, tasted like a classic kimchi jjigae. the pork belly was good but too much fat than lean meat but I prefer more lean meat. the sauce that came with the meat was so good tho I believe it was gochujang? the pancake was good too it was like fried egg with bits of meat and green onions in it but the dipping sauce was rlly good. they only have three side dishes for the banchan :/ service was fast and ambiance was nice. kinda like korean american fusion very bouj read more
1 year ago
We ordered the PoGu special Bansang Grill LA Galbi and Bulgogi rice are delicious l,the bread with matcha butter are the best.over all dishes are amazing and we recommend to come here to try it yourself. read more
11 months ago
We dined, for the first time, at the Pogu Restaurant on Oct 18, 2025. They seated us quickly and the service was good. We all had the Obang Bibimbap and shared a side plate of bulgogi. The presentation of the food looked fancy. The bibimbap was standard flavor so OK. The bulgogi did not seem cooked fresh and the flavor was on the bland side. The kimchi was not delicious and there was a limited selection of banchan. For a Korean restaurant those last two are big misses. We will save some money next time and eat instead at some of the cafeteria style restaurants within the Jagalchi Market. That's where most of the other shoppers seemed to be. read more
1 year ago
Really good food and an amazing Kimchi Sour beer. Definitely going to come again to try more. read more
1 year ago
I came here with my family after we couldn't get into Seapot. We've been wanting to try this place, but for some reason or another, did not get an opportunity to. Everything that we ordered was really good. I had the eel bibimbap, which was excellent. The eel melts in your mouth and the rice has the right amount of sauce on it. I loved how it was slightly crispy on the bottom. My daughter had the bulgogi bibimbap and finished the entire thing. Being 10 years old, she's usually very picky. We also had the seafood salad which was very refreshing. This place does not have the usual suspects that other Korean restaurants do like gaalbi or jiims, but if you're craving bibimbap, tofu soups and other comfort food, it's definitely worth checking out. read more
1 year ago
Been here 3 times, and each time there was something unexpectedly delightful. First off, the cocktails are inventive and incredibly tasty. The white lotus tea has a nice floral scent that complements dinner nicely. I come back for the seafood soft tofu soup. I want to buy a vat of the housemade gochugaru that comes with it. It's truly an umami bomb. The grilled eel is the best I've had outside of South Korea. Service is still being worked out but I'm sure they'll get there. read more
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Always my favorite restaurant like home meal from Korea Tofu soup is spicy loved loved !!!!! read more
1 year ago
We were seriously impressed by the speed--everything was served extremely fast without compromising quality. The Blue Sunset cocktail was a highlight: beautifully presented with layered colors, and tasted just as good--refreshing and well-balanced. The appetizer with raw fish was excellent. The portion was generous, topped with plenty of fish roe, and priced reasonably for the quality and amount. A great start to the meal. We also loved the rice bowl--it came loaded with fresh vegetables, sprouts, mushrooms, and a colorful egg crumble, all arranged neatly over a smooth green sauce. Great balance of textures and flavors. The side salad with leafy greens, cucumber, carrot, and a light chili seasoning was crisp and refreshing--simple but very well done. Everything was plated beautifully, with attention to color and detail. A thoughtful, satisfying dining experience. Highly recommended! read more
1 year ago
Food was incredible, drink was really sweet but still delicious. I got the kimchi noodle soup and it was insane. The broth is very light but also flavorful. Service was excellent too read more
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Great ambience, great wine selection, they ran out of their signature dishes but the waitress was knowledgeable and made great recommendations. read more
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The Abalone was good, nice balance on the saltiness. The serving for the bulgogi was pretty big and has crunchy garnishes. The ambience of the place is very modern and the service is excellent. Would definitely come back again. read more
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1 year ago
Great new restaurant in the middle of jacalghi Tried the chef choice which was great Nice modern venue read more
1 year ago
The samgyetang was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The tasting menu was creative and beautifully done -- a great way to try a bit of everything. Cozy vibe and friendly service, definitely worth a visit. Taylor is our server and she is the best! read more
1 year ago
We had amazing bartending service and the drinks were so refreshing! What a treat and grocery experience! read more
1 year ago
Great service & delicious food! Excellent recommendation for the Chef's Pick - a tasty 5 course meal! read more
1 year ago
Food was delicious. Must haves are the seafood salad, bulgogi, eel bimbimbap, seafood tofu soup. Pamela was a great hostess and server. Service was fast and quick. Will be back to dine again! read more
1 year ago
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63 Serramonte Ctr
Daly City, CA 94015
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