I like the food, the service is good, the place is clean,the food is fast. The hours are convenient

I ordered the Super Bowl, which had all kinds of bbq meat in it -- chicken, pork belly, and beef brisket. The combination of everything in the bowl made it taste delicious, including the poached egg. I didn't think the mega bowl was worth it because it seems like the difference is more rice instead of meat. For $31 not worth it. I would rather get the regular size for less. read more

Simmer & Steamer - Super Bowl mega size - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Doordash price and Yelp listed price is higher than it is actually at the restaurant. My grilled pork belly bowl was $13.99. I ordered at the kiosk and it's a self serve place with 4 tables. It came with a lot of rice, but hope it came with kimchi or more veggies instead of having to pay $1.50 extra to get kimchi. It was a good amount of meat. This was an interesting curry sauce that is only a little bit of spicy. Seems more like spicy mayo than curry. I thought this is a Korean curry rice bowl place but I guess I ordered something else but still liked it. read more

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Decent option for lunch! The Galbi beef was a little too salty for me, but it was a great portion and value for the price. Also, service was very friendly. Like some other reviewers point out, it smells a bit odd in the restaurant. I ended up taking my bowl to-go to have it in Salesforce Park. I also tried the Korean rice punch (Sikhye, fermented with malt). Probably not my cup of tea, but it was interesting and new for me. read more

Simmer & Steamer - Galbi Beef Rice Bowl - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered on Doordash. Food arrived quickly and was warm. Overall, the food was delicious and filling. I will consider ordering from here again but may not do the add-ons. I ordered a Large Kimchi Fried Rice Bowl, added on Galbi Beef, kimchi, Avocado, and Silken Tofu. The bowl had a good flavor, and the sausage was basically a Costco hot dog, which is the only type of hot dog sausage I like. The bowl pictured here came out to be nearly $26. Some things to note: I may have misunderstood this, but when I did the tofu add-on, I was expecting the silken tofu side dish stated on the menu- the one that comes with the shiso leaf. However, the tofu was added directly to the bowl, and I felt it was a rather small piece for over $3. Nevertheless, it was a delicious soft silken tofu. I wish there were more Galbi since its add-on was nearly $5. I wanted the kimchi fried rice, but the Galbi bowl did not have the option to change the rice to kimchi fried rice, so I had to get the Kimchi rice bowl and add Galbi to it. I feel that for a Korean restaurant, kimchi should be a default side dish without incurring additional costs. The default bowls presently lack a vegetable component. It would be good to have some Kimchi included in the bowls as a default or have a side veggie banchan to complete the meal and elevate the lunch bowl's value and experience. Also, if they plan on expanding the menu, I look forward to their future offerings. read more

Simmer & Steamer - Kimchi Fried Rice Bowl with silken tofu, avocado, kimchi, and galbi beef add-on - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

A fast casual Korean rice bowl place in the FiDi. So casual that you order from a kiosk and never really even talk to anymore. Limited menu, but everything I tried was yummy. Galbi Beef Bowl (Mega): Not the kind of thin galbi you'd grill up quick at KBBQ. More the slow cooked variety that's stringy and tender. Nice marinade. So much personality, it's fine against simple rice and an egg. The mega was definitely worth the upgrade, since I had leftovers for later. Kimchi Fried Rice (Mega): A huge meaty sausage! Tasty great against the kimchi fried rice. I especially appreciated the fried onions on top. It's amazing how such a simple dish could be so delicious. Pork Belly Curry Rice Bowl (Mega): Really enjoyed this one. Kinda like Japanese curry, but with a stronger spice aromas and a nice chili kick. Really enjoyed the soft slow cooked pork belly, adding a great layer of richness. Silken Tofu with Kimchi Rice Bowl: Got the regular size this time. It was pretty basic with two blocks of tofu, some kimchi and a bunch of shredded seaweed over rice. A simple lunch, not too filling. Definitely preferred the meatier bowl. read more

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Oh boy... This was sad. I usually don't rate things bellow 2 stars, but this was total trash. The place being completely empty at lunch time should have tipped me off to the quality. But hey, gotta make my own judgments here, so let's dig in! Got their most expensive dish, the Super Bowl, which includes most things in their menu. I thought of adding an avocado to give it some color, but that would put the meal well over $30, which is enough to get you two meals in most places downtown. Regardless, the pork belly was mostly... Belly. Just fat. There was barely any Gan-jang beef, and fortunately the chicken was fine (although with this much spice, you won't taste anything anyway). Even though I got the LARGE portion, it straight up felt like a light portion. And remember, we're talking about their most expensive dish here! It's just too disappointing. Too expensive. At this price point, you can eat delicious food at some very nice restaurants in the area! Just avoid this place. read more

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Got delivery from here and was happy with the price and portion size! Good: - I liked the kimchi fried rice bowl that I got! I got the large and it was way too big for me to finish - Great value for price - Fast delivery service Bad: - The food was a little mushy - Tofu bowl had no flavor Overall this was a nice find! read more

I must give this place five star and they well deserve it. I went today in the evening at around 6 PM and was the only one in the entire restaurant. Menu was simple and easy but very well curated in terms of the variety and ingredients. Ordering was easy and done by self ordering on the touch screen iPad and they will bring your order to your table and it was fast. The self ordering touch screen will not asking you for tip however and that is so refreshing to see! (feel free to give tip voluntarily if you wish without the screen pressuring you) and that alone is worth the standing ovation. Food was generously portioned, delicious and very affordable. I've had the Sausage Curry Rice Bowl regular size $9.99 + tax = 10.85 I absolutely recommend Simmer & Steamer! read more

Simmer & Steamer - Sausage Curry Rice Bowl - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Never underestimate the power of suggestion from local media. I believe the article headline was along the lines of "Fidi lunch for $9.99" that caught my eyes. Naturally, I had to read the article and Yelp the business to learn more. Fair enough. The business is apparently a Korean chain one with multiple locations. I looked at the menu and made time on a Wednesday a little after noon to walk here. When I entered, there were two guys standing behind another person who was keying the IPad in playing an order. There were a couple of people at the pick-up counter further in and two occupied tables near the entrance. The prep for the food is quite fast as the two guys ahead of me were leaving the expediting area as I walked there. Wanting to distance myself from too many people, I sat at a high-top chair along the counter across from the kitchen. Just after I filled my cup at the water station, the expediter came around the counter and placed my order at my chair. I tried the sausage curry, add kimchi (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=GBp9dRjs-N4tyPDHKQSFIw); my 1st move was to find the soft-boiled egg and create some egg porn (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=LgF0dyyFV0ZmS9-t0_P88g). I was concerned about how to eat my hot dog (after all, that's what it is) but was pleasantly surprised to see that the kitchen scored it multiple times making this easy to break off and mix with the other ingredients. The curry sauce follows the profile of Japanese curry with a heartier flavor and darker color. In alternating bites with the tangy kimchi, I ate away at my bowl. As I ate, a steady flow of customers ordered, mostly taking their food to go. As I left, I thanked the thoughtful expediter for bringing me my food and bought him a cup of coffee (or maybe not with coffee prices these days) with a couple bills. I enjoyed my food though it is a bit of a trek from Chinatown. I hope to try other menu items and hope that they add new items like sides and snacks to their menu. read more

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Came here for a lunch gathering. There were 10 of us but the food came super fast. We ordered from a kiosk but the staff made sure we were able to order smoothly, and also gave recommendations to each of us. We were even treated with these traditional Korean desserts that's made from honey and sweet rice flour (I think it's called Yakgwa? But not sure if I got the name right). It's kind of like a fast-casual place where a lot of people order for take-out, but the dine-in environment was very nice and relaxing too. read more

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Don't let my picture fool you, it might look like a small portion but it was actually super fulfilling! My coworker stumbled upon this place and asked me to get lunch with him here. We took a look at their screen menu and figured that you can pick your base which was rice and kimchi rice for an additional cost I believe. Then you can choose how many items and sides you wanted. For example, you can do one item and one side or two items and two sides. There is a self kiosk, self serve drinks, and utensils for you. We ate there so the staff will bring the food directly to your table. I did the one item and one side I chose the pork belly and the beef dumpling, which were an additional cost for both. The pork belly was seasoned very well, and the beef dumpling were super flavorful. As I mentioned before, it looks like a small portion, but it was actually very fulfilling. I stopped by a week after trying this place and will definitely be coming back to try other items on the menu. When I went on a Friday, it was empty, I'm assuming it's because most people work from home that day. When I stopped by on a Thursday before 12pm, I was able to beat the crowd because it did get busy throughout my duration there. I do think it's pretty spacious with plenty of tables for a quick lunch. read more

Tried to go to turtle tower but they were super busy, so we ended up here. I'm still not really sure what we ate LOL - very fusion. I saw online that they were known for "cheap" Korean food but each bowl ended up being $20 each with the add ons (the add ons are definitely needed for a full, satiating meal. It was fine, flavor wise but everything is premade at the end of the day and not worth it IMO. The rice was soggy and the meat was dry. read more

Simmer & Steamer - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Once I walked by the store front, I was immediately intrigued and wanted to try it out. The menu is quite small, so making a decision on what to get isn't too hard. You pay at the kiosk then wait a short amount of time before getting your food. It looked like everything was already prepared in large bulk and then placed in large containers to scoop out of. Kimchi fried rice - 3.9/5, a decent amount of fried rice topped with a sausage, egg, seaweed, and fried onions. The kimchi fried rice was okay, as it was literally only kimchi and rice. I expected more from it, like maybe some onions or protein. Eating it the next day did make it taste better though haha. The sausage tasted like a costco hot dog, which I personally love. You can choose how you want your egg and whether to add or remove toppings. Pork belly curry - 4.5/5, decent amount of pork chunks with curry over rice with fried onions and an egg. The curry was perfectly flavorful-- not too salty but enough salt. The amount of rice was good for one and a half meals for me. I actually really liked this bowl, but the only downside is that there aren't many options that come with it. read more

Simmer & Steamer - Kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Friend and I came after seeing it on yelp as we were looking for food around FiDi around 7 pm. Menu was really straight forward, which I actually appreciate because it makes it easy to decide what to get. Ordering at the kiosk was super easy, the staff also was friendly and said we can ask questions if we had any. After ordering, the food was ready in about 5 minutes ! We got the kimchi fried rice with a soft boiled egg. The soft boiled egg was literally perfect, and the kimchi fried rice had the perfect level of spice and seasoning. Not to mention for $10, it was totally worth it. The serving options were either dine in or take out, and it seemed like the dine in version was probably the same as the take out container, just without the lid. Vibe wise, the restaurant was pretty desolate and felt a bit sterile. With that said, it honestly might have been the fact that we came at 7pm haha. With that said, there were still seating options available. They also provide hair ties throughout the restaurant, which such a cute touch. i think this would be amazing grab and go option, especially during lunch on a workday. Not sure if I would get out of my way for this, but if I'm in the area, I would definitely come again and try their other food! read more

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Found this near the office and was interested because there aren't a ton of rice bowl options in the area. Service was really friendly and welcoming once I walked in! I ordered a pollock roe bowl, which basically comes with pollock roe in a sauce. I added seaweed because I felt like it'd complement it well since it's seafood (and I was right lol). The soft egg was cooked perfectly and coated the rice really well! I just wish I had a few more peppers, but there was an option to make it spicier that I didn't choose. All in all, this felt like a steal for $9.99 (with the seaweed add-on). I also noticed that they offer hair bands to customers for free around the restaurant, which is awfully nice of them. I'll definitely make this a go-to spot for lunch near the office. Excited to try more here! read more

Simmer & Steamer - Pollack avocado rice - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I visited right before the Chinese new year parade in the city. The prices are great, some of the best deals I've seen in the Bay Area . The owner was super nice and was very welcoming. The food was really good. It wasn't super busy on the weekend, so hoping they get more foot traffic in the future. read more

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super affordable korean rice bowls at only $10+ a bowl and satisfying portions! there isn't a lot of seating space and to be honest it smelled kind of strange in there... but we did take out, ordering on the digital system was seamless, and we got our orders in no time. we tried the kimchi fried rice (our favorite), galbi beef rice, and pork belly curry rice. the "galbi" beef wasn't galbi it was more like braised short ribs... the curry was kinda lacking flavor, same with the kimchi fried rice. the soft boiled eggs were our favorite parts. but overall, a decent, quick, and wallet-friendly spot in FiDi! read more

Simmer & Steamer - Kimchi Fried Rice, Pork Belly Curry Rice Bowl, Galbi Beef Rice Bowl - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yikes, I got the pork belly curry rice bowl and it just felt like I was eating all fat. And so much rice too! The price to portion ratio is good but I probably would not come again. If you want a cheat day this might be a good place though!! read more

This new spot is seving up affordable meals in SF's Fidi! Starting at $8.99, their yummy korean rice bowls offer options like galbi beef, kimchi rice, pollock caviar, tofu, and more. You can upgrade the bowl size (more base) or add additional toppings. I got the sausage curry which was so flavorful with a nice kick of spice and included a perfectly soft cooked egg. Going in, I was really hungry and got a large (about $13 after tax!) but I think a regular would have been filling enough. There is a nice space for indoor seating and they also offer free hairties. Service is super fast so if you're in the area and need a quick meal, check this spot out! read more

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Quality food for an unbeatable price -- I feel like it's so hard to find good food for under $15 let alone $10 in FiDi. This was my second time here, food was served quickly and optimal for takeout as well. The inside of the store is never too crowded and I have never had to wait in line to order or for a table. They provide hair ties here too This place has become my go to for affordable comfort food, and I will definitely be back!! read more

Simmer & Steamer - Sausage Curry Rice Bowl - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

When you're looking for a quick, clean, and homey lunch spot that won't break the bank in downtown sf this is your spot. I ordered the pork belly curry and a side of kimichi, and while I would've loved for there to be a little more meat in the dish, I loved the flavor profile of the dish. I also liked how fast the food came out and that the service was friendly and gave you the space to order without auto defaulting a twenty percent tip. Overall I recommend and look forward to coming back. read more

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I don't buy lunch often, but I saw how this place was affordable. I was trying to tip because the worker was so nice but he didn't let me. I enjoyed my food and would come back again. read more

A great on the go lunch! My favorite was the curry pork belly and kimchi fried rice with sausage. Just wish there were some vegetables too. The soft boiled egg is really good mixed with the rice. It's a great price for lunch in FiDi! read more

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Absolutely lightening service! Easy order from the kiosk since there are only a few menu items. Next time (yes, I will he back) kimchee fried rice. I love kimchee. The pork curry looks tempting. I ordered the beef and it was mildly sweet and the crunchy shallots and chili gave it a very nice zip. Would have loved an option to add a little side of kimchee. I ordered regular size (add $2 for large) and it was quite filling. A tasty and super budget friendly spot that is most welcome in the neighborhood. read more

Simmer & Steamer - Galbi beef - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

It is good experience Fast, kind, tasty And nice price efficiency! Thank you for your service! read more

This restaurant is what happens when someone with the thought of "I just want something delicious but also affordable" and they actually do something about it. I'm so happy to have gone here today. Food: I got the Galbi beef rice noodle and it was good! I did have to add a dash of salt to the bowl (for the owner, maybe a bit of soy sauce could enrich the beef a bit, or maybe just more salt) with the packets they had at the front. The rice was really well made. Solid portions. service: The staff are super nice. I think one of them was the owner and I really appreciate that he is also very passionate about the restaurant. other: But the rest of the review is mostly about how I am happy someone/people came together and made this restaurant to really go against the normal lunch prices in FiDi. To make a bowl of food for $10 and under is remarkable, so big props to the logistics in making that work in this day and age. The food is good but I'm really happy what an establishment like this stands for and I hope they do well and inspire others to do the same. I'm looking forward to coming back here against for a nice warm bowl :) Give it a try! read more

Simmer & Steamer - Galbi beef rice noodle (large) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

My gamasot came at $20ish was hard to enjoy. Everything piled up on top of each other, curry, beef soy sauce, poached egg, (wish there's option of sunny side up) , kimchi, seaweed. I wish they use container with side dishes compartments. If I come back, I will order just one main or just kimchi fried rice. Two stars are for the location and the cleanliness. I will come back and give it one more try. read more

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Great food and friendly service! Food was tasty and the dining area was very clean. Food was served in a nice timely manner.

I'm a big fan of Simmer & Steamer. You can get decent options for fair prices and I really enjoy the customization they allow you to have. If you want to pay more for multiple mains you definitely can do that here. Additionally the food is delicious. I've had the curry, the pork belly, and the beef. All of which are solid. That being said I do wish they had some more green options on the side in case you want to make it a bit healthier, but that'd be my only complaint. Last note, their soft boiled egg is very soft, so if you don't like that just a heads up. Personally, I'm a fan, but I know that turns some folks off. The service is standard, but friendly. Very similar to other fast-casual places. Hope they can get more people coming through! read more

Came here on a short food break with a colleague. It was fast, affordable, delicious and filling.

Got the pork belly curry Rice. yummy! Would definitely order that again and come here again. Immaculately clean I've never had curry by Koreans would've liked to have some vegetable side dish options e.g. banchan or spinach Just to be healthier... but the dish had crunch, had egg (trying to get in more protein) service: originally I was put off that they wouldn't take my order and made me use the kiosk but mainly they wanted to make sure I saw all the options e.g. how runny do you like your egg. I got take out, and they brought it to me which was nice because I was tired and had sat down while waiting. read more

Good quick lunch option in Fidi. If you stick to basic menu items yes it's a $10 lunch. But I had to get kimchi with the kimchi fried rice so it was a bit more than $10. The kimchi rice was pretty good, the sausage really means hot dog. The rice was on the drier side so I would have liked another egg. I'll come back to try the other entrees for sure, and I'll order ahead next time. read more

11.14.2024. Kimchi Fried Rice. 9.99. (Kimchi Fried Rice + Sous Vide Egg + Sausage + Onion Flakes + Roasted Seaweed + Sesame Oil + Pepper + Sesame Seed). Egg with Soy Sauce Rice Bowl. 5.99. (Rice + Sous Vide Egg + Magarine + Soy Sauce + Roasted Seaweed + Sesame Oil + Pepper + Sesame Seed). Kimchi fried rice was decent. Not the best and not the worst I've had. I liked the jammy egg especially when I mixed everything up like bibimbap. I feel like it could've used some more kimchi or maybe soy sauce to deepen the flavor. If you do want kimchi on the side, it's $2. The soy sauce rice was interesting! I've never had soy sauce with rice before but it was pretty good. They put a sweet soy sauce that balanced nicely with the salty seaweed. Overall, decent food for workers nearby. read more

Everything on their menu is $10 or under, so I had to try! (And the jiggly egg!!) I got their Pork Belly Curry for lunch, which wasn't bad! It didn't blow me out of the water but for $10, it did the job quite well. I would definitely get that again. I was curious about their other items, so I got the Kimchi Fried Rice and Galbi Rice Bowl for dinner to share with the fam. Unfortunately reheating doesn't treat them well, but that's totally on me. The Galbi beef was super underseasoned imo, but the rest of the flavor is there. And there was a lot more meat than expected! The fresh jalapenos added a nice punch. The Kimchi Fried Rice got mushy in the microwave, but after letting it dry and pairing it with the rest of the toppings, it wasn't a bad sell either. All in all, the curry was my favorite dish so far, but I'd like to retry the other items while they're still fresh! And the employees are really sweet as well. Hope they do well! read more

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Just happened by and it was delicious. The guy there was super friendly and helpful. Will be back read more

Simmer & Steamer - Samgyeop (Grilled Pork Belly) Ssam-jang (Veggie Soybean Paste) Rice Bowl - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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nice atmosphere and wonderful service. the food was very enjoyable. My cousins and i will definitely be back! read more

Simmer & Steamer - inside - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

It is almost impossible to find a good meal in the FiDi that is under $10 and I'm so happy I stumbled upon this place! I ordered from their kiosk, the pork belly curry with soft boiled egg and would def get it again! Just wish there was a little more curry sauce like how it's advertised in their menu pics. Otherwise it is still def a good quality (and cheap!) and quick meal that hits the spot! read more

Really great experience here! The food came out super fast, which was awesome, no long wait, just quick and tasty. They even gave me a free Korean cookie, which was such a nice surprise (and really good, too!). The guy at the counter was incredibly friendly, just one of those genuinely kind people who make you feel welcome right away. It's little things like that that make a big difference. Would definitely come back. Great service, good food, and a place that actually feels nice to be in. read more

Very friendly staff. I have eaten here twice and tried two different dishes. The food is tasty and perfect for lunch. They are located across the street from my office, which is super convenient. I look forward to what I'll eat next. read more