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At long last, I got to eat at the famous San Ho Won, what has been called the best Korean bbq in the country! Husband and I came here on a Monday and had one of the best meals I've had in a long while. We weren't that hungry so we opted for À la carte rather than the tasting, which we'll have to try another time. We ordered the original kimchi, the yam green onion pancake, mushrooms, rice, the pork ribs and the ribeye. The stunner of the pickings was the rib eye - my god! I think this was one of the best cuts of meat I've ever had. And I've been to Niku, been to super fancy Ome wagyu places in Japan, and this was better. The ribs, mushrooms and the soft serve with black sesame were also fantastic. Best Kim chi I've ever had too. Will need to try the eye soufle next time ! The service was fantastic as well! All around a fantastic meal experience
I'm not gonna lie I thought this place was going to be overhyped. I've been to quite a few Michelin's around SF and not many have made me feel like it was worth it. That is...until I came here. Overall the vibes were elevated but also casual at the same time. We did the tasting menu and each dish that came I was so wowed by the flavors and texture. My top favorites: 1. The steamed egg, I've had plenty of steamed eggs before and I think it's the broth that they serve it with and the amazingly whipped up fluffy egg. It works so well together it was a staple but something made it REALLY stand out. 2. The beef cheeks WERE SO TENDER. The fattiness wasn't too fatty yet it still melted in your mouth I wow shocked! It was also very flavorful and I don't even know how they do it! 3. I can't even pick a 3rd because evrything else was just as amazing. This is my new recommended restaurant for anyone who comes to visit SF.
Wow what a treat! Came to San Ho Won to celebrate my return from a tri yearly silent wilderness solitude retreat. This is definitely a place you go when you want to feast. Their kimchi and banchan is a delicious way to start of the meal. The service is welcoming and helpful when navigating the menu. I opted to do the pre-fixe menu and add a couple of extra dishes. Definitely make sure to get the Galbi Mandu dumplings those were incredible! San Ho Won transports you to another realm with its dim lighting and cultural decor.
4.5 star experience, rounding to 5! Celebrated girlfriend's birthday. Made the reservation on Tock the day it was available. We ordered: tablas creek, patelin de tablas '23 $62 house menu $236 ($118 a head) double cut galbi $72 grilled tteok $6 jongga original kimchi $6 service charge 20% Flavors were great! Staff i think could have been a bit more attentive on the sides. Really surprised got charged $6 for kimchi when staff earlier said the veggies with meats were refillable. Street parking only, can be tough during peak hours. Galbi definitely really good. Though can be a bit rich. Probably best to order with larger group. I was able to finish, but was stuffing for sure. Definitely a cool spot to grab a nice premium meal! :D
The real deal for authentic Korean flavors in SF. Charcoal BBQ over lychee wood made the grilled meats come out beautifully tender and full of flavor. Our meat for the evening was beef neck, which was cooked perfectly. Everything felt genuine and thoughtfully done. I rarely take pictures of my food, but did it this time since I was delighted by the fact that this is an actual Korean American restaurant that got a Michelin-star. Only disappointment was the dessert. Was hoping for something a little more creative and Korean to end the meal. Cool, minimalist ambiance in a great Mission location with street parking. Bonus: it's right next door to Muttville, so you can go say hi to some cute elderly rescue dogs before dinner. A heads up on reservations: they're notoriously hard to get when they open up 30 days in advance. If you miss the window for the date you want, just add yourself to the waitlist and be ready to pounce the minute a cancellation pops up.
Reservation: Was able to reserve online for a group of four about a month in advance; personally recommend getting a general reservation and ordering a la carte over the house menu, even for our first time as we got to try different items and the house double cut galbi (our table agreed as our favorite and their signature, most popular dish) is not on the house menu but would be too filling to add on to the already full tasting menu Parking: Surprisingly easy before 5pm when they open on a Thursday evening to find free street parking. Service: Incredibly attentive with replacing napkins, clean plates, clearing table trash, and keeping our barley tea pot and water pitcher full as well as good explanations on each dish Ambiance: Really nice dark, moody interior but also natural lighting from the wall with open windows Barley Tea: teapot was on the table and refilled throughout - great palate cleanser and loved that it was served hot Banchan: the sauce for the tofu dish was incredible with a good kick, cucumber and peanut sauce ones less memorable and overall not as many as expected from a Korean restaurant Hwe Muchim: Raw fluke sashimi salad was delicious, unique, and a great start to our meal as the server explained how you layer eating it with the perilla leaf first then a piece of seaweed and the fluke salad which made for a really balanced and flavorful bite that my Korean friend said was really authentic. I did wish they provided a wet towelette after this dish to clean our hands after. Kimchi and bacon pancake: never had one that was so thin it was actually more similar to a crepe than a pancake and packed great flavor with a good crisp and beautiful color, definitely worth trying Egg savory soufflé: a staple in many Korean BBQ restaurants but the additional anchovy broth in the bowl the served us each with tasted amazing with the egg Jebi Churi - the beef neck fillet was so tender and reminded me of braised beef that just falls apart on your fork; the chili sauce was my personal favorite House Double-Cut Galbi: this dish actually did live up to the hype for me personally as it's extremely difficult to get such a thick cut of galbi as tender as the beef neck was and the marinade added delicious flavor as well as smokiness from the charcoal grill; we were all able to leave just clean bones on our plate because of how well cooked the beef was Kimchi and seafood gamasot rice: this dish had so many ingredients but instead of being muddled, I got great bites of the seaweed and seafood and everything was well seasoned and balanced together as a perfect last savory dish Injeolmisu: even though it's called injeolmisu, the description said misugaru and the top half was delicious though the botton half seemed soaked in an alcohol that overpowered the light grain Black sesame ice cream sundae with huckleberry: the huckleberry was inside the center and had a crunch from being freeze dried potentially; the black sesame on the outside (not Oreo crumble) had a great toasty note to it and was our table's favorite dessert Peach bingsu: light and good texture from the almonds but not a must order for us Overall, really happy I tried this place with a bigger group so we could order more items to try that weren't on the house menu though I appreciate the menu had options for serving 1-2 vs 3-4 for dishes like the Hwe Muchim and the Kimchi and Seafood Gamasot Rice. We ordered just the right amount to be solidly full and ended up spending less per person than if we had ordered the house menu. The things on the house menu I did want to try that weren't on the a la carte menu were the shrimp and squash pancake and Gwangyang style rib-eye bulgogi but I think I still would prefer our a la carte route since we got to try the galbi. They took a polaroid photo for us as a keepsake and gave a little branded magnet as a birthday gift which was really nice too though we only had one polaroid copy for the four of us.
Brief Summary: - Reserved 2-3 weeks in advance for good days and times - Very good food portions, entered hungry left very full - Tranquil and lovely atmosphere - Such kind staff, so heart-warming and super attentive - 1.5 - 2 hour eating experience if you order the House Menu - Walks-ins are possible, but reservations are guaranteed San Ho Won is one of the restaurants that has been recommended by a couple of my colleagues and mutuals who knew I love eating food, particularly Korean dishes. I asked them about whether I should reserve or walk-in; answers split, but for the safest route was the reservation. The restaurant opens at 5pm, and as we rounded the corner, we saw that there was a line at the door. Most of them appeared to have made reservations, because when the door opened, the staff called out for those who made reservations. Those who have left the line and into a different line where we introduced our names. The interior gave a quaint and restful atmosphere with the dark wooden tables, flooring, and booths. When we visited in the mid-summer season, where the sun was still visible when the restaurant opened, the light from the sunroof brought in soft light ambience in the space. Soon after sitting, we were accompanied by 2 staff members, who helped understand what is being prepared for the House Menu, explaining us what are the other choices, swapping out the empty tea kettle into a new one as silently as ninja, and checking in on us. The two were so friendly and very attentive. Another group whom I also want to send praise to are the two who came by to clear the dishes. The whole staff helped made the food experience very wonderful I'll swerve over to the food portion of the experience. When we reserved a spot, there were 2 options, but I decided to choose the House Menu. Remember, with the House Menu, 90% of the menu is chosen by the restaurant, so you can relax and eat. Out of the different options, there are 2 main courses section, where we can choose one of the two choices. I enjoyed many of the dishes, and I also liked the banchan. These were not served at the beginning, but they were served between 2-3 dishes in between course dishes. Some were paired with the course menu, and indeed it matched really well with it. Food came in at good speeds for a fast eater, and me, generally the slowest eater in the family, still had food from the prior course. Portions are on the hefty side, so I do recommend visiting on a very empty stomach so you can enjoy all the courses. This round we chose the more known named dishes like the bulgogi and the pork belly, but next time, if the menu still offers it or the season returns I might challenge the jowl and the beef cheeks.
Had a wonderful time at San Ho Won celebrating our anniversary. Our reservation was at 5pm when they open and we were greeted with smiles - service was wonderful the entire evening. We got seated and decided to go à la carte which we had zero regrets doing. To start off, we were served barley tea and 3 Banchan dishes (shishito peppers, cucumbers, tofu). All were presented nicely. Overall, the food is fantastic here. The charcoal bbq meats were some of the best I've had. Highly recommend getting the ssam to wrap the meat in - the sauces were so good! Here is what we ordered: - Savory egg soufflé -- so fluffy and tasty with the anchovy broth! - Baechu kimchi -- this was ok, we just wanted to try one of their specialty Banchan. The taste was quite mild, wish it was more spicy. - Beef tongue -- soft, tender, melts in your mouth. Cooked perfectly. - Prime beef rib cap -- had a solid char and great flavor, super tender too. So good! - Galbi -- this was so tender and fatty. Super thick cut and just came off the bone. - Mugunji kimchi jigae -- we were so full at this point but the flavor of this was good. Tender pork jowl. We added a bowl of rice for $3. We ended with the summer peach bingsu which was one of the best desserts I've had. Super unique and everything worked so well in it with the roasted almond milk & peach jelly and gentle white chocolate. You have to try it! Overall, the ambiance is a nice casual for a Michelin star spot. Would highly recommend trying!
Summary: San Ho Won is Korean Michelin 1-star that punches above its weight. The prix fixe menu is lovely and shows that the shop has range beyond its very excellent KBBQ. The vibes and service were standout. Overall value for the experience is unmatched even amongst its Michelin peers. Venue: Tucked in between Mission and Potrero Hill districts, San Ho Won's unassuming white exterior opens up to traditional "period Korean shop" decor. Unfinished wood in the furniture and dishware give off humble+rustic, yet clean+professional vibes simutaniously. Food: Excellent. Each dish in the set menu is rich and unique, highlighting different flavors of Korean cusine. My favorites include the beef neck and the kimchi pork stew. San Ho Won thankfully avoids the cardinal sin of high end dining--having bland main dishes. While many 1-star restaurants will have interesting starters (and alcohol to soften your expectations), the mains often sober you up and leave you wanting. San Ho Won's mains provided a satisfying impact that left me smiling. Service: While I was seated promptly, the staff were very forgiving that my partner got stuck in traffic and had to start the menu late. Every staff member was warm and thoughtful in general, and accomidating to our requests (late add on, delay next dish by 10 minutes, etc.). They also provided a cute Polaroid and fridge magnet to help celebrate our anniversary for the night. Takeaways San Ho Won beats out many of the other 1-star restaurants I've experienced in SF and in other US cities in taste, in service, and in value. I'm excited to come back and try their a la carte menu, as their tasteful set menu suggests many more hidden gems worth trying in the future.
Seemed like quite a celebratory place with many candles for birthdays and anniversaries. Despite being a Michelin starred restaurant it felt very San Francisco unpretentious with patrons wearing sandals, shorts, hoodies and college t-shirts. The food was definitely elevated, but not so much that your bulgogi comes in foam form. Banchan: Some free banchan at the beginning of the meal and more (mostly kimchi variants) throughout. All complex and full of flavor. I especially liked the cold tofu at the beginning, so much flavor. Shrimp and Squash Pancake: What was most striking was how little pancake there was in this pancake. The shrimp and squash were dominant, with a tiny bit of binding material to bring it all together and make it crispy. Quite a departure from more generic Korean joints where it's mostly batter with a little bit of filling. Really appreciated this. Savory Egg Soufflé: Loved the pageantry of scooping the delicate egg into a bowl, pouring over the broth and drizzling on the sauce. It really created a lot of layered flavors and textures. I'm normally not a fan of anchovies, but the anchovy broth tasted amazing. Galbi Mandu (add-on): I acknowledge the Prix Fixe House Menu is a lot of food, but I needed to splurge on this add-on since it looked so cool. Sure enough, the delicate lattice between dumplings was really great. Also, the dumplings themselves were fun with thin ground beef lines wrapped in elongated dumplings. Jebi Churi: Beef neck doesn't sound that appealing at first flush. However, understanding that it's a muscle that's just a small fraction of the cow and that it's filled with collagen inside is more intriguing. Seems to be a signature dish here. Was really great with all the different leaves and sauces. I found the sesame leaf the most interesting, somewhat spicy even. The green sauce was the most delicious since I love cilantro. Marinated Grilled Beef Cheeks: Same leaves and sauces leftover from the beef neck. The beef cheeks, in contrast were heavily marinated. So marinated that they stuck to the grill a bit. They also had a less muscular texture, almost reminding me of foie gras texture. Much richer and great in the leaf wraps. Butter Mushrooms: Came between the grilled meats. With the heavy amount of melted button instead the mushroom it kinda reminded me of escargot. Especially since the mushroom tasted nice and meaty. Beef Shank Jeongol with Knife-Cut Wheat Noodle: Loved the rich delicate broth. Remind me of beef pho, but with fewer spices and more attention to the beef bone infused flavor. It starts out without noodles, so you can focus on the tender beef slices, thin enoki mushrooms and various greens. I liked that there was a flavorful dipping sauce separate from the broth. Halfway though they brought out some noodles and more broth. At that point I was getting pretty full, but I just couldn't resist more intense broth and those chewy noodles. Soft Serve Ice Cream: There were two choices and we shared both. The strawberry drizzle on yogurt ice cream was a classic refreshing summery treat. The black sesame huckleberry was notable because of the vibrant and generous huckleberry throughout, especially the cache at the bottom. Omija Spritz: The soju flavor was dominant, not watered down by strawberry despite being so red. More sophisticated that some strawberry soda style cocktail. It surprised me. Fort Point, "Ganada", Korean-Style Lager: Made specifically for San Ho Won, this was indeed the perfect pairing to all the grilled meats. Paired nicely *and* cleansed the palate between bites. Also, liked the nice touch of being served in an ice frosted glass.
I would say a very solid 4.5 stars. Service 5 stars, ambiance 4, most dishes 4-4.5 stars but the tongue and double cut ribs were 5's. Probably could use a stronger soju list and carry true Korean beers. Very nice experience overall but I just can't quite put my finger on what it missed to deliver 5 stars and a Michelin star. Will go back again soon and see what comes of it. In the meantime keep up the good work and congrats for all your results.
My experience at San Ho Won was amazing! The food was delicious, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was outstanding. By the end of the meal, everyone at our table was completely full and satisfied. Our server, Rachael, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She has such a bubbly personality and made our entire table feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. As for the food, we ordered the House Menu, a set menu selected by the restaurant and served family-style. Every dish was flavorful and well-prepared, and there was more than enough food for everyone. If you're considering the House Menu, I can confidently say you'll leave full and happy. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and I highly recommend it.
We tried San Ho Wons pre-fixed tasting menu with a group of 4, got a reservation at opening at 5pm. I'll start with the good! It's a substantial amount of food, family style, I'd say no need to add on extra plates because you'll definitely be full by the end. The beef cheeks BBQ was exquisite, tender, well marinated and perfectly cooked. It came with 3 different sauces which were fun to pair with different banchan/wraps. The seafood pancake was also stand out and came with a delicious sauce pairing. Also, each house made kimchi was distinct and unique. Overall, every meat was perfectly cooked, tender, and especially tasty! Now for the not so good. Overall I felt rushed with the next dish coming out before our group had a chance to finish the dish in front of us, and at the end of the night they said no rush but we do have the next reservation waiting. We actually spent a bit over the 2 hour dining window there but I think for the size of the tasting menu more time could've been warranted. We got the hotpot and wish the noodles came out at the same time as the meats instead of separate. The ice cream dessert was good but feels a bit like an afterthought for a tasting menu. Overall I still think San Ho Won deserves the hype it has and I'd certainly recommend it!
The words "Korean BBQ" and "fine dining" dont go together for me. So a bit of surprise to get a gift card for San Ho Won. Had to look over the menu a few times as its not your usual KBBQ. Parking is SF street, so hit-or-miss. For a party of 4 first timers we opted for the a la carte menu so we could try a variety. We had: Galbi Mandu Kimchi and Bacon Pancake Charcoal Bossam: Daily special Double cut Galbi Chunjang Pork Ribs Bingsu for dessert I'm more of a meat guy, so the bossam, galbi and pork ribs were all hits for me. Loved the flavors and textures. Bossam you roll up with lettuce and veggies. Galbi and ribs were so flavorful and fell right off the bone. The bingsu was an interesting cherries on top, matcha ice and red beans on the bottom. So good. Service was fantastic as one should expect froma Michelin Star restaurant. We were going to order 2 galbi but they said 1 would be enough. Also, when we checked out the bill didnt quite cover our gift card so they offered to refund our deposit to make up for it. read more
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6 months ago
I was excited to snag a 5pm Friday reservation at San Ho Won. This was my second time back and it was just as good as I remembered. It also seemed like there were newer menu options. We ordered à la carte and started with the savory egg soufflé ($18.50) and original kimchi ($6). The soufflé was a great starter, light and flavorful, slightly spicy. The kimchi tasted fresh! I also really enjoyed the fish cake banchan. For meats, we got the house cut galbi ($68) and beef tongue ($46). The galbi was just as good as the first time, tender and full of flavor. It was my first time trying the tongue and it was surprisingly tender. The sauces paired really well with the meats. We used the ssam lettuce wraps for the meats and ended with the kimchi jjigae ($24). It had great flavor, solid end to the meal. Service was super attentive throughout the meal. They replaced our hot tea many times, which was a nice touch. Obvious, but I would definitely go back! read more
I was thoroughly impressed and extremely satisfied with our dinner. The utter simplicity taken to a fine dining level was so amazing to witness. Not only was the food delicious, but it was unique and elevated. It tased so fresh and I loved it. The service and ambiance were both completely up to my standards. Some hiccups with the servers but they were humble & gracious making it right with no hesitation. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more
9 months ago
I came here for my birthday dinner a few months ago, I was waiting on tock to try and get a 7pm reservation but was only able to get a 9 pm reservation. The reservations disappeared in less than a second! We came early to find parking so ended up going to a bar nearby before we were able to sit down and eat. Parking is limited in this area so come early or uber. I booked the a la carte menu because I wanted more choice in what we were ordering. I love the interior of this restaurant, it is very modern and chic and clean. The restrooms are super cute as well, very moody and modern. We ordered the *beef tartare served with a sea weed crisp cracker *egg souffle *beef tongue * galbi, rib cap * seasonal vegetable bibimbap * kimchi jiggae. My favorites were the beef tongue, and egg souffle, however every item was delicious and well seasoned, nothing was too salty or not salty enough. My dining partner and I both agreed that the beef tongue was the most soft / delicious beef tongue we have ever had in our entire life. To be honest we were stuffed by the time the bibimbap and the kimchi jiggae came out, we could have gone without ordering these items. I would probably pass on the beef tartare because its quite a large portion and better suited for groups of 4. Total was around $300, and we didnt order any alcohol. Definitely a once in awhile meal, but so delicious that I think everyone should try and go at least once! Service was great and super attentive. They took a cute polaroid picture of us that I now have posted on my fridge. read more
Best meal in recent memory, made a reservation for prix fix dinner to celebrate wife's birthday. First time trying after numerous friends had recommended - and it did not disappoint. From food to service to ambiance, this place was spot on. Our favorites included the egg soufflé, beef neck, and all the delicious sides and fresh greens. Dishes came out quickly, we finished the entire meal in an hour 45 (including drinks and dessert), and were absolutely stuffed! Cannot wait to make another reservation to try à la carte including the beef tongue everyone keeps talking about. read more
Great Korean Michelin one star restaurant in San Francisco. If you are new to Korean cuisine and have been wanting to try it, this is the perfect place. They offer a prix fixe menu that includes a variety of Korean dishes, so you get to experience many flavors in one meal. The service was amazing. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. I loved that they served hot barley tea, which felt perfect for the cold weather and added a healthy touch. The interior is clean and spacious, and the open kitchen makes the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. read more
Went here to celebrate Valentines and was an amazing experience!!!! Loved everything about this place: the service, location, food, ambience. We parked nearby in the residential areas so it wasnt too hard to look, just a few blocks away. We got the house set menu, which was great for our first time and chose the Beef cheeks and pork jowl tofu soup as the customizable options. My favorites were the beef neck and the beef cheeks; they were soooooo tender and juicy!!! Just melted in my mouth. The marinade of the beef neck was amazing as it was marinated before cooking and then spread on again after to maximize the flavor. Loved eating these with the wraps with the chili oil and spicy paste!!! I didn't expect the mushrooms to be so good too especially with the citrus flavor balance! The steamed egg was amazing with the sauce on top, one of the best steamed eggs i've had. The servers packed the food to go as we moved from dish to dish which was a nice gesture. Also got a polaroid taken at the end :) Definitely would come back again!!! read more
Soooo good. Literally the best kbbq I've had in my life and I actually don't like beef. The House Set Menu is very substantial and I feel like I ate like 4 well-balanced meals in one sitting. Luxury experience with friendly staff and a quiet ambiance. Well ventilated so there's not much kbbq smells after. Standouts (honestly everything): Busan style Seafood Pancake - super crispy on the outside and soft inside. Delicious Savory Egg Souffle - so fluffy!! Mushrooms with juice inside - sooo good and special. Great veggies to balance out the meal The pieces of beef we got Marinated Beef Cheeks and Beef Neck Fillet were extremely TENDER. Best texture. Marinated deliciously, not too salty or tough. Just perfect. I also particularly loved their ssamjang (sauce made with beans). Clam Doenjangjjigae - savory with fermented bean paste. Pork belly kimchi fried rice to finish. Also the ice cream is so good!! I had the black sesame oreo cookie one which had a lot of cookie black sesame chunks!! We celebrated a friend's birthday and it was so sweet with a polaroid pic of us to remember us. read more
Did not quite hit the mark on this visit - had frequented san ho won multiple times last year. Overall still a nice spot for their charcoal bbq but missing their old dishes like the tteokbokki stew. - kimchi bacon pancake (3/5) : stick with the other apps - this had a soggy tortilla texture and thinness that just fell flat. Bacon was chewy - pig ear salad (3/5) : average banchan add-on, little too acidic - galbi (4/5): was tougher and had too burnt edges on a few pieces. Not like it used to be :( - pork cartilage (5/5) : was part of the special menu of the day and was a highlight. Grilled nicely and had bits of meat with the cartilage - kimchi jjigae (4/5) : nothing out of the ordinary, only a couple small pieces of pork jowl -injeolmisu (5/5) : their best dessert, a tiramisu with injeolmi in it! Great flavors and loved the injeolmi bits read more
We're very excited about this place, and it didn't disappoint! We sat at the bar counter which you could see the kitchen, it's kinda cool and has that chill vibes perfect for a date night. We had beef tartare and egg soufflé as appetizers, I wish the beef tartare has a bit more acidity in it, also lacks creativity in the seasoning. Egg soufflé was pretty impressive, the spicy anchovy broth that goes with it was really good. We ordered galbi and beef tongue as main along with rice. Meat texture was excellent, yet it would be better if there are some variations in marinate. Dessert was impressive, it's structured like a tiramisu but with korean ingredients and flavors in it, very well balanced and perfect end to the meal. Service was okay, for a Michelin restaurant I expect more interactions with servers. Several servers also seemed not very knowledgable about the menu and dishes. Overall pretty good value for the quality of food, recommended! read more
So so good! We loved all of the food that we ordered and service was great. Highlights were the galbi mandu, kimchijjigae, and the injeolmisu. The kimchi was really outstanding too. They provided us with a cute card and candle in our dessert for the birthday in our party. The inside of the restaurant was adorable and there was parking in the area that wasn't too hard to find on a Sunday evening! Would definitely return! read more
Five stars all around! We got their pre-fixe menu, which was outstanding. The beef neck was so tender -- melt in your mouth good. Same with the beef cheeks. The egg soufflé was outstanding as well. The seafood pancakes were delicious as well. The service was fantastic. This is a nice spacious restaurant. They had given us a large table which was very comfortable. read more
My girlfriend and I had been trying to get reservations here for what felt like forever, but it was always tough to snag one. Luckily, she managed to secure a reservation while her parents were in town, and I got to tag along. This was my first time visiting, and even before stepping inside, I could tell the hype was real--there was a line out the door despite it being a rainy Tuesday evening. Reservations were seated first, followed by walk-ins. The space itself is super clean and modern, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work. Just a heads-up: like any Korean BBQ spot, you'll definitely leave smelling like BBQ--but it's worth it. Even the bathroom stood out (almost too much)--it was so fancy and high-tech that it took me a few minutes to figure out which button actually flushed. As for the food, the long wait to finally try this place was absolutely worth it. We started off with the White Lotus Makgeolli, which was light and refreshing and paired well with the meal. Every single dish was seasoned perfectly and tasted incredible. My favorites were the beef tartare and the beef tongue wrapped in ssam with a mix of ssamjang and gochujang. And I can't forget the grilled tteok with maple-soy sauce--we ordered two because it was that good. I definitely need to come back to try more! read more
My friends and I had to get a reservation a month in advance and we got in line a few minutes before the store opened just in time for our reservation. The food was good, but not that outstanding. I wish there was more banchan. The interior is very beautiful and the service was great. I would only go back for special occasions. read more
Best Korean I've had outside of Korea, including some great NYC Ktown spots. Hard to get into and worth planning ahead for the simple, elegant and very sophisticated bbq cooked on housemade lychee charcoal. Parking is not easy but found a spot in five mins. The bbq is in kitchen, not in the table, so everything is done for you and cooked to perfection. Starters were fish beansprouts and kimchi. Spice was mild plus, so no problem for sensitive stomachs. They accommodate gluten free and dairy free well, you'll get to enjoy 90% of the menu. There was a small tofu starter each person got as well. Spices carried this well and just a taste and the right amount to amuse your palette. Koreans are well regarded for their pancakes and the sweet potato Pancake was exceptional. Dipping sauces through the meal were outstanding and unique, with everything from umami, salty, sweet and smokey. Next was the egg souffle which was a standout and must order item. The broth with it was a delight and everyone savored every drop. Next up were the grilled meats. The house double cut galbi was one of the best bbq beef we have ever tasted anywhere. It got raves from everyone and is a must order item. Spicy pork bulgogi with lettuce wrap was also very good, but I had to choose only one meat, you should go with the beef. Eggplant was unique and worth trying. Smokey and when served with the creamy foamy sauce with a dash of the sweet sticky syrup, it's like something delicious you might have on another planet. Next up was the rice dish, kimchi and seafood gamasot which had the perfect balance of ingredients and crunch on the rice in contact with the cast iron cooking bowl. Another must order item. Desert was next and we tried just about everything. Soft serve is delicious with tangerine and vanilla, like a creamsicle and sesame huckleberry, which is unique and another must order item. The star desert in my opinion was the persimmon bingsu, which is a traditional style desert you get in Korea. This bingsu had shaved coconut ice on top of hachiya persimmons and small cubes of jelly. Amazing. A young lady with us commented that she wanted to name her next pet dog Bingsu after this dish. San Ho Won is an elevated experience you don't want to miss. It combines traditional and contemporary Korean food in a unique and innovative way. For what we got, it was also a relative bargain for that special evening out, less than $100 per person including tax and service. Very highly recommended. read more
There aren't many high end restaurants that I repeatedly return to, but San Ho Won is definitely a favorite of mine. I've been here three times and I have never left disappointed. We always opt for the à la carte reservation, so we can try more items on the menu. Now where to begin on my favorite dishes... GET THE BEEF TONGUE. It is not like your typical kbbq beef tongue, which I don't tend to prefer. This is a thick, juicy, and tender cut of meat and I could not believe it was beef tongue. I also really like the mandu and kimchi jigae as additional dishes to the meat course. The soufflé egg is always a comforting addition to the meal as well. I would personally skip the Kalbi, even though we still order it every time due to the party size. It is a little too fatty and heavy for my taste. Do not skip the soft serve ice cream as dessert. I always order both flavors and lick the bowl clean. read more
8 months ago
Went here on a Friday evening, and the place was bustling. Got seats at the counter, and the area has an expansive view towards the grill. Started off the evening with the egg souffle. It was simply magical: fluffy and delicate. The mildly salty anchovy sauce was an excellent complement to the egg. For the main course, got the spicy pork bulgogi. It was a standout- tender, flavorful, and perfectly charred. Got the dongchimi as an accompaniment to the bbq. It was predictably refreshing, and a tangy palate cleanser that cut through the richness of the meat. As a precursor to the desert course, ordered one roasted sweet potato. It paired well with the savory whipped onion cream and jocheong sauce. Got the tangerine soft serve after the meal. It was unique because the tangerine sorbet was intertwined with a smooth vanilla soft serve. Went down very easy. Excellent food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service. 10/10 would go again! read more
Finally had a chance to visit the most prestigious Korean BBQ spot in SF. Elected to go à la carte over the House menu in Oder to try a greater variety of dishes. For appetizers, we got the famous egg soufflé and the bacon and kimchi pancake. The soufflé itself was pretty standard, with most of the flavor coming from a rich, spicy anchovy broth. The pancake itself was also not bad, very thin so quite light - tastes a bit like a classic scallion pancake. But the main reason everyone comes to San Ho Won is for the meats. The absolute highlight was the house double cut galbi. For a single piece of BBQ, this may have been the best piece of galbi I've had. Marinated for more than 24 hours and then finished on a charcoal grill with lychee wood, it tastes significantly smokier and sweeter than if you had cooked it on a gas burner grill. Additionally, the pieces are THICK, being also x2 or x3 the size of a typical LA galbi cut. The fat around the bone makes each bite melt in your mouth. We also tried the western mushrooms, which were light and bursting with umami from the broth in the center. The grilled tteok wasn't bad, though if you don't light a barbecue maple flavor, might avoid this one. The mugunji kimchi jjigae was a standard soup, wouldn't say there was anything that separated from a classic kimchi stew elsewhere. Dessert wise, the ice cream options are amazing. Very light soft-serve, the black sesame blends great with the huckleberry flavor, almost tasting a bit chunky like Oreo bites. The tangerine and milk swirl is basically an elevated version of those classic orange/vanilla ice cream cups you'd eat as a kid. As a whole, I can see why San Ho Won is on most peoples 'must visit' SF restaurant lists. While the appetizers and soups are solid, the meat dishes and desserts are sublime. The interior is chic, modern, and provides an elegant KBBQ experience, definitely worth treating yourself with a visit. read more
9 months ago
San Ho Won has been a tried and true incredible restaurant. The food is consistently delicious. I personally prefer a la carte so you can just get what you want. The steamed egg is delicious. The galbi is 10/10 every time. Once you try theirs, your expectations for galbi will be elevated. A new favorite is the beef tongue. Don't skip on it! The restaurant is sleek and ambiance is always lively. You can see the chefs cooking in the kitchen and there's plentiful staff. Their dessert menu rotates but if you have the chance, get the black sesame and huckleberry soft serve. It's absolutely addicting. I know the reservation may be hard to get sometimes but I've seen people waiting in line before they open and they all got seated so that is an option! read more
San ho won was really nice! I got the set/house menu with my family. The galbi was super good, it was tender like butter, literally didn't give us a knife cuz u could just bit thru it with ease! The beef neck and bulgogi that we got were also super good, I loved the vegetable wraps and sauces. The mint wrap was my fav. Service was really superb and they servers were attentive. It also did not feel uptight at all, which I liked. The whole dinner was solid! Also liked that they took a Polaroid for us at the end :) read more
Parking wasn't too bad around 5:30 PM, and I was grateful to find a spot about two blocks away. The pacing of the food was perfect, with dishes coming out steadily and no long waits. The staff was attentive with refilling the tea pot and bringing fresh veggies for wrapping the meat. The meal is great for anyone who loves protein. The only thing that felt out of place was the mushrooms filled with butter--they didn't really complement the rest of the meal. I also wish the dessert was more Korean-inspired. There was plenty of kimchi to go with everything, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming, especially if you have solid eaters. Overall, it was a satisfying dining experience. The bathroom was a bit too dim and I think some people might not know where the flush button is, so putting a sign there would be helpful for the next guest. read more
9 months ago
We made a reservation a month in advance to get in at a normal dinner time. Sleek modern wooden warm interior. Didn't realize I had walked pass this place so many times prior. As part of the tasting menu, we had 6 dishes total and had a choice for 2 of them. There were also a number of side dishes, kimchis, sauces and veggies. Everything was delicious and so neatly and intricately arranged. I really enjoyed the egg soufflé, it was super refreshing and hearty. The meat was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. It was fun to put together different combinations of meat, sauces, veggies and kimchi. We ordered the rice cakes as well. It was good but nothing life changing. The dessert, injeolmisu, was tremendous. It was a mix of tiramisu and soybean rice cake. Perfect amount of sweetness, perfect texture, perfect size. I would go back just for that. Friendly knowledgeable service. We were so full after the tasting menu! Some of the best and most tender meat I've ever had. My only nitpick is that we asked for some extra sauce but they kept forgetting to get it read more
10 months ago
As with any place with a coveted Michelin star, there are of course sky-high expectations. They make a promise to have fantastic service and ambiance on top of serving food like nowhere else. Luckily, I think San Ho Won delivers. To celebrate some life occasions and lifelong friendships, we booked a reservation a month out and were able to grab a prime dinner time. The restaurant exterior has a clean, minimal aesthetic with a very unassuming front facade - I almost missed it on the walk over! On the inside, there's extensive use of wood and moody, warm lighting to bring some comfort to the otherwise very minimalist space. Just a small nitpick, but they had wet towels to wipe our hands - but I was a little shocked that they were not hot towels - just cold and wet. The staff was also very attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes, clearly, they had practiced their Korean - although there was one incident where our request for more sauce was acknowledged and then forgotten several times, but eventually rectified. Anyway the food is what we were really there for, and of course we had to get the tasting menu to maximize what we could try. I'm sure the menu changes with seasonality, so at the time, the house menu was 7 items and you had to make 2 this/or that selections. We also added on an order of rice cake for a total of 8 courses. Portions were generous and we were definitely full afterwards - which is always important to consider when you do a tasting menu! With our selections, we ended up with a seafood pancake, egg souffle, beef neck, buttery mushroom bites, bulgogi, a beef noodle soup, rice cakes, and their "injeolmisu" - a cross between rice cake/soybean and tiramisu. There were also various side dishes, custom made kimchis, sauces, and fresh veggies. Everything was delicious, but the standouts for me were the seafood pancake - perfectly crisp and something about the way the vegetables were so neatly arranged makes you appreciate the effort and care taken to prepare it, the bulgogi - just amazing and fun to eat with all the different combinations of the sauces, kimchis, and veggies you could make, and the beef noodle soup - I always have a weakness for beef noodle soup. I ended up drinking all of the soup broth after everyone was done eating too - oops! All in all, we had a great time and I would definitely come back for a special occasion! read more
10 months ago
I've been to this restaurant twice in the past year now and it's one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. It's not too difficult to get a reservation, especially for a weekday, compared to when they first opened a few years ago it seems. However, even on weekdays, the restaurant always seems to be packed which speaks to its popularity. Both times we've gotten the house menu, which is plenty of food. I remember both times we had to pack some of the food to go because we couldn't finish. The first time I went, the starter was some sort of potstickers which was just alright. I think they've now changed it to seafood pancakes. Egg soufflé is very solid. For the rest of the house menu, I've tried everything and the star of the show is definitely the beef neck fillet. It comes with a side of assorted condiments and lettuce which really dresses it up, but the meat itself just melts in your mouth and is very tender. For choices of the table, I preferred the bulgogi over the beef cheeks and the kimchi jigae over the doenjang jigae. Bulgogi is very flavorful and seasoned generously. Kimchi jigae is a bit sourer than I typically like but a lot better than the doenjang jigae which tasted a bit pasty to me. For dessert, they bring you two flavors of soft serve ice cream. The banana milk one is amazing and such a Korean classic. The service is extremely efficient and every worker is very professional. For birthday celebrations, they take a Polaroid photo and gift you a little logo magnet in a small envelope. Very cute! Will definitely come again for another special occasion. read more
Elevated Korean food can sometimes be amazing or a bust. This was definitely amazing! All the flavors were familiar, but just something gave it that extra umphhhh.... The servers were all very helpful and responded quickly and very polite. I liked that i was lively inside, but not too loud. I know it's a hard reservation to find, but well worth the patience to find one! read more
I've always walked passed this restaurant but finally got a chance to eat here to celebrate a friend's birthday. We ordered the set menu in addition to three appetizers and some drinks (cocktails, beers, soju) and spent about $200 a person. The food was amazing. Every course was unique (some came with a plethora of different sauces) and it was safe to say that no one left hungry. The service was also good. At the end of the dinner, our waiter took a picture of us with a Polaroid camera which we got to leave with. The ambiance was nice, with nice wall decors and soft lighting throughout the restaurant. Not to mention the toilets were high tech. lol. Would return for sure. read more
17 days ago
Chef Jeong-In Hwang moved to SF in 2016 to work with Chef Corey Lee at Benu, and together they had a vision to open San Ho Won to 'share a casual Korean restaurant that uses the best ingredients and meticulous techniques with real BBQ cooked over proper charcoal.' San Ho Won is located in the Mission on Bryant & 20th. It's kinda in a residential neighborhood, so parking may be challenging. San Ho Won accepts reservations via Tock and limited walk-ins starting at 5p. For my birthday a couple years ago, I got a resy for the House Menu. Prior to attending the dinner, a few friends told me a la carte was better and recommended that I change it. 2-3 days prior to my reservation, I tried to change it but it was too late because they said they prep things in advance for the House Menu. For $118 pp for the House Menu, it isn't too bad but there were hits and misses. You did have the option to add additional a la carte dishes. They had us seated in a small 2-seater table and things were coming out quick, so we felt rushed to eat our food to make room for the others. I think that was a huge turn-off for us. At the end of the meal, we got soft serve ice cream and they took a polaroid photo for us to commemorate our experience for my birthday. They also gave me a cute button magnet with their logo on it - sits on my fridge with the polaroid. Recently I went back as a walk-in at around 7 pm. We were seated in the back by the counter and we had a la carte, and it was a better experience. We ordered the kimchi & bacon pancake (very thin), house double-cut galbi, family reserved beef rib cap, ssam, sweet corn w/ honey butter and chili, and grilled tteok. Everything was so good - you can never go wrong with their meats! The sweet corn and grilled tteok exceeded my expectations and were so flavorful. A good deal for a Korean-Michelin experience. Highly recommended and looking forward to my next visit. read more
18 days ago
1 year ago
Got lucky with reservations and saw one spot open left. Overall it was a fun experience being able to try a slightly more elevated version of kbbq, with some dishes being good and others falling flat. The beef neck fillet was amazing. Soft, tender, and easily fell apart. The sauces paired nicely and had a good amount of heat. The beef cheeks were a bit of a miss for us, being too sticky and fatty. We described it as an almost glue like texture. The egg souffle paired very well with the anchovy broth and the soft serve ice cream had a nice texture and great flavor pairings with the misugsru and cherries, but the clam doenjang was a bit watery/one note. Food: 7/10 Service: 10/10 (amazing server) Ambience: 9/10 read more
11 months ago
Masterclass experience from start to finish. This place really deserves its flowers. We arrived early for our 9:30 res and were seated immediately. The service was as respectfully attentive as they could be without being intrusive. The restaurant was beautiful. Spacing is just enough to have privacy. Now the highlight... the food pictures speak for themselves. Each of our dishes were tender, delicious even without the sauces, and plentiful. The Galbi was to die for. This place is the best thing and worst thing that's ever happened to me. I think this place ruined my perception of Korean bbq, but it's enlightened me on good meat. read more
Every single part of the experience here was great, even the little things. We caught the last reservation on a Wednesday night at 9:30pm and paid the required $30pp deposit. When we arrived 20 minutes early, we were seated immediately. First off the service was amazing. The workers were extremely friendly, happy, and attentive. As for the menu, we opted in for a la carte instead of the set menu since I wanted the galbi. Food: 1. Included banchan - Seasoned cold tofu, Kimchi, Bean sprout and fishcake mix were all well seasoned and delicious! Kimchi was more on the fermented side but not overly so. 2. Galbi - Thick, fatty and amazing. It was really delicious but extremely heavy. The third piece felt like a little too much. Generous portion 3. Beef neck - Extremely tender, perfected cooked to medium rare and with a sweet savory flavor. I loved this 4. Pork ribs - Delicious flavor, tender fatty. A little bitter from the heavy char. Wasn't my favorite but still good. 5. Grilled tteok - Not a fan unfortunately. Very dense and firm. Syrup is tasty though. 6. Melon and milk soft serve - One of the best ice creams I've had in my life. So fresh and light and tastes of real natural fruit. No artificial flavoring. I ate so much even though I was stuffed. The total came out to $240 for 2 people and I honestly think we over ordered on the meat. Two meats would have been enough since it does feel quite fatty and heavy. Since it was our anniversary, the staff gave us a little gift and Polaroid photo. They even ran after us outside the restaurant when we forgot it. Fantastic experience read more
I would say San Ho Won is a strong 4.5/5. The service was impeccable and the servers were very knowledgeable, attentive and on top of everything. My partner broke some tongs and they were so nice about it - we felt hella bad. We lined up around 4:15ish and were second in line on a Thursday and were able to get inside without reservation and we're sat at bar type seating facing the kitchen. It's a really nice space a lil moody but open and there's booth seating on the edges and tables in the middle. For the food it was really good. We decided to go with their tasting menu as it was our first time here. They initially served 3 different kinds of banchan, the kimchis throughout the meal were not super impressive ngl but my fave banchan was the tofu. The pajeon wasn't my fave it wasn't crispy or pancakey enough for me cause it was a lil overpowered by the veggies. Everything else was bomb. The egg soufflé and the meat dishes were crazy good. The meat was very flavorful you honestly don't really need all the leafy greens tbh cause the meat stands well on its own since it is beautifully marinated. But eating with the leafy greens is v Korean so it's really cool that they provide that and a variety of sauces. We got the beef and tendon soup with noodles which was v collageny and a great ending dish and was very healing. Finally, the dessert, we got the two different ice creams they had which were both very light and balanced in sweetness. Overall, as a Korean person, I would highly recommend trying out San Ho Won if you got the disposable income. Next time we go we will be trying out all their meat dishes! read more
1 year ago
Stop reading this and just go!! This place was high on my list to check out on my trip to SF, and it was by far and away the favourite spot I had. We over-ordered but I had absolutely no regrets. The egg souffle and the beef tongue blew me away. I've had a lot of asian BBQ places, but I loved this egg souffle - it comes with a nice bonito broth that has a little spicy kick which elevates it so much. The beef tongue was so, so good, I don't even have words for it. A must order! We also tried the tartare, jebi churi, galbi, tteokbokki, and misugaru soft serve and peach bingsu. All great as well! Will be thinking about that misugaru soft serve for a bit... Service was kind and attentive - we had a few very small snafus (only one banchan replaced after asking for both, souffle broth / bowls taken away too early), but they rectified these immediately when we pointed it out / they noticed. So glad I came here and will definitely be back on my future visits to SF! read more
6 months ago
A TRUE 5/5 STARS. I was blown away by the food, the service, everything. We had a special group dinner and ordered several items on the menu: egg soufflé, kimchi, galbi, neck fillet, beef tongue, rib cap, kimchi jjigae, makgeolli, the bibimbap, and mugwort bingsoo. Everything was delicious, but the standouts were the egg soufflé, beef tongue, and galbi!! Before the dishes arrive, they give complimentary sides (fish cake enoki and radish kimchi). These sides themselves packed so much flavor and texture -- the savory fish cake paired with the raw enoki and beansprouts for texture was delicious & the fresh radish was paired with sweet Korean pears for a refreshing banchan. Then, they give everyone their own serving of steamed egg which was light, savory, and slightly spicy. The egg soufflé we ordered was a surprise for me: fluffy eggs with a spicy umami anchovy broth that soaks the eggs. The beef tongue was a standout because of how tender it is. The beef flavor is not overwhelming and melts in your mouth. The galbi had a sweeter taste from the glaze and was the definition of "fall off the bone." We ordered dessert and because we were also celebrating a birthday, they add a candle and take a Polaroid picture for you to keep! They also give you a San Ho Won pin :) Service was extremely amazing with the staff being SO attentive and fun to chat with. I had dropped my chopsticks and they immediately gave me another pair. In terms of ambiance, San Ho Won is the perfect place for a nice dinner to celebrate an occasion. It's always going to be busy due to how popular the restaurant is, but the restaurant has good space between tables so that you aren't crammed amongst other people. I will come again and will recommend this restaurant as a must-go for all my friends read more
This has been on my radar for a minute. Great spot in the mission and one of the few restaurants I know of that has reservations at 9:45 and 10pm. We got the dinner set which came with multiple appetizers, 2 meats, banchan, kimchi jiggae, and dessert. We were also impressed by the attentive service throughout the entire night. Our favorites from the menu were the marinated neck and cheeks. I've never had pieces of meats that were so tender yet sweet and flavorful. That alone is a reason to come back. Another highlight was their dessert soft serves, also creamy yet so refreshing and flavorful. As for the ambiance we liked the cozy yet somewhat casual feeling although it was still fine dining. Our only situation was it became difficult to hear our servers explain the food sometimes due to the loud volume of the restaurant. Other than that it was filling meal which has us craving more of their meats! We hope to com back and order A la carte next time. read more
6 months ago
went here for an early thursday night dinner for 2, definitely a special occasion worthy place. tldr would skip the apps and go for the grilled meats which were the highlight. overall I would give a 4.5/5 got the house menu with marinated grilled beef cheeks and beef shank jeongol with knife cut wheat noodles, and the servers are very attentive and pace the dishes really well. we first got the complimentary banchan, which was a seasoned cold tofu, a not as fermented kimchi, and fish cake with bean sprouts and enoki mushroom the busan style seafood pancake and savory egg soufflé appetizers were not that great. the seafood pancake had huge pieces of overcooked asparagus and the texture didn't work at all, and barely any seafood. egg soufflé seemed overcooked as well, it was mostly sticking to the bowl and more solid in texture rather than the softness I expected from a soufflé. the anchovy sauce it was paired with was good though. on the other hand the grilled meats were amazing. the Jebi Churi (beef neck filet) was incredibly tender and juicy. it went really well with the ssam and assorted chimichurri and chili sauce. same with the marinated grilled beef cheek, it was tender and I didn't even think it needed any additional sauce with it because it was packed with a slight bbq flavor. I savored every bite of these grilled meats. the beef shank was in a comforting bone broth soup, the noodles were definitely knife cut and a nice harder texture. It was paired with a slightly citrusy and sweet sauce. the soft serve options were a black sesame swirl or orange, the orange flavor is not the artificially sweet type. this was a good treat to end the meal overall very satisfied with the meats but disappointed with the appetizers since it seemed like a lot of other people enjoyed the egg soufflé so maybe it was an off day. i also left something there by accident and they were kind enough to call and let us know. read more
Ok..this place is worth the hype!! Once we got seated, service was on point (I also need to note, the servers here have INCREDIBLE manicures ). We were kindly walked through the menu, presented with a delicious amuse bouche, then served a truly amazing meal. That food was so damn good! Some of the most tender meat I've ever had, super fresh greens, really good kimchi, soul soothing soup. We were seated at the bar and could see the kitchen staff expertly tending to the precious proteins. Our only regret? Not having made a reservation. We got in line before the restaurant opened on a weekday, hoping to snag a walk in, but a handful of other people had the same idea that day. We were told a table would be available in about 2 hours; turned out to be closer to 3, right before we were about to tap out. So glad we decided to wait, but next time..I will definitely make a reservation!! read more
WOW. All my friends are crazy about San Ho Won but I didn't realize exactly how good it is. The complimentary banchan blew me out of the water, the appetizers and condiments are truly exceptional, and the cuts of meat are presented beautifully. FOOD [4.5/5] =========== + Lobster Claw - Limited Special [6/5] (would recommend) We thought this was the best dish of the night for the price. At $8 per piece when we went, I wish we had saved room to order even more. It was a limited special but was SOOO delicious. + Egg Soufflé [5/5] Super fluffy and yummy! Not too much flavor but the texture is simply amazing. + Spicy Pork Bulgogi [4/5] I wouldn't order this again just because it tasted like regular pork bulgogi. Was expecting a more elevated cut or taste. It was still yummy though! + Beef Neck Fillet [4/5] This was a weirdly a little too sweet for me. My partner really liked this though, and I thought the fall-apart texture was marvelous! + Ssam [5/5] Well prepared. Portion size is definitely enough for 2 people. The sauces are great and the lettuce are fresh and washed cleanly. + Bokbunja Negroni [4/5] This tasted good for a negroni but was still pretty bitter; I was hoping the bokbunja would make the whole drink a little sweeter. + Yuju Highball [5/5] Light and refreshing! + Dalgona Cheesecake [6/5] (would recommend) This was seriously so good; I would've ordered more if my stomach could fit it! SERVICE [5/5] =========== My partner and I went here for our anniversary and were treated with top-notch service; they gifted us with a restaurant magnet and polaroid. The waitstaff were always on top of refilling our banchan, clearing dishes away, and refilling our water. San Ho Won is definitely pricey so I would save it for a special occasion! We were super happy without ordering the house menu because it comes with way too much food. I'll definitely be back once my bank recovers! :D read more
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2170 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94110
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(415) 868-4479
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Is there a bar for drinks?
Yes..https://static1.squarespace.com/static/616e2022b9430d69570ba8bf/t/68670ab4432166553d3d2d1a/1751583412746/SAN+HO+WON+Beverage.pdf
Am I able to get the tasting menu if I reserved the general reservation?
I don't think there's a restriction. You can let the server know what you wish if it is the House Menu or the ala carte.
Can i do walk in?
Yes, they have counter seating for walk-in dining but it fills up very quickly and the line gets long.
Hours say to 10 PM but there are 10PM reservations. When does it close?
2.5 hour dining limit
Is this place gluten free?
I don't think so. I had rice, rice noodle and glass noodle options
Is there a long wait for walk ins to eat at the counter on weekends? Should a try to arrive before it opens?
4:40 and a 20 minute wait on weekends would be perfect
Can I bring my 6 year old? He's super well behaved and can sit still but do we have to pay for the tasting menu for him, if the rest of us participate?
Keep at home
Is there a parking garage nearby?
Unsure about parking garages, but the 24 Florida St. and 915 Portrero Ave. parking lots are close by!
Are there vegan options!?
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How long is the wait without reservation on a typical weeknight dinner time?
It could be fast!
Are there any gluten free options on the menu?
"Please note that our soy sauce contains gluten, and our dishes cannot be prepared without it." I think they are trying to nicely say No.
Do they seat more than 8 people together?
You need to contact the restaurant for parties larger than 8.
Is there a certain dress code?
I was not aware of any dress codes. When we were there we were dressed casually.
Kid friendly? Can I bring my 18months toddler with me? Do they offer high chair?
It depends on how well your child can sit at an indoor restaurant for 1-2 hour dinner. Mine wouldn't be able to!
What is the corkage fee?
According to the FAQs on tock, it's $50 per 750 ml bottle. https://www.exploretock.com/sanhowon/faq
Can you do gluten free?
Their soy sauce contains gluten and their dishes can't be made without it, so I don't think they can.
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