Best mom and pop Korean seafood pancake and soups Dishes: -seafood pancake: a must -seoullantang: ox bone soup -galbi-tang soup Logistics: -accepts cc -street, metered parking -plenty of indoor seating read more

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Cozy Korean restaurant and one of the very in this area that serve Samgye-tang (Korean chicken soup). It's not exactly cheap, but it's very hearty. I personally like Seolleongtang (beef soup), which was much cheaper and what I'd suggest ordering from this restaurant. Salt/season to your liking, as it can be somewhat plain otherwise. Didn't seem very crowded even at 6pm, so reservations aren't necessary. Banchan (complimentary appetizers) were delicious. Other than the price, I'd recommend. read more

Sonamu Korean Restaurant - Seolleongtang - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

My family and stumbled on this restaurant one night after trying to go to another Korean bbq a few blocks away that closes much earlier and wow it did not disappoint this restaurant is now one of my family's go to spots in San Francisco for Korean food. The restaurant is not big but we have never had a hard time getting a table they always fit us in. The dishes are delicious and the tea is tasty it's a traditional corn tea which pair with the food wonderfully. Their Japchea is u like any I have had before it has a flavor unique to this restaurant only and is amazing, also their bibimbap that has roasted rice is our family's favorite out of all the Korean restaurants I have been too so far as well as their Korean pancake it is toasted perfectly and comes with a homemade dipping sauce that's so yummy! Their banchan is also my favorite out of all the restaurants we have tried it is totally homemade and super fresh and so delish, I could eat just that and I'd be happy but of course it pair so well with all of their dishes. The staff is friendly and checks on you throughout the meal and never lets your water glasses or banchan stay empty for long. If you're in the city and want a great mom and pop Korean restaurant you have got to give this place a try it will not disappoint. read more

Looking for Korean food for lunch and stumbled upon Sonamu in the Richmond district. We've tried them a few years back and thought to revisit them. This spot is a simple, non fancy, mom & pop shop. The waitstaff was gracious and accommodating. There was only one other table other than ourselves occupying this restaurant on a Thursday around 12:30 pm. ***OUR PICKS*** BULGOGI MARINATED SPICY PORK & RICE ~ good amount of spicy pork and we were able to request lettuce for this dish. The lettuce was refreshing since the pork was sweet and spicy. It made the meal so good much better. But we always run out of rice when ordering this dish. 4/5 DOLSOT BEEF BIBIMBAP ~ We asked for extra crispy but it burnt the rice some. Definitely crunchy rice and more smoky. Although I'm not a fan of burnt rice, it was still a tasty dish. 4/5 Probably one of the few restaurants who accommodates requests for lettuce when eating bulgogi. We appreciate that there was no additional charge for it. We were also able to get a 2nd helping of banchan too. read more

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My friend and I came in late on a Saturday night after a beach day and walking around Golden Gate Park. Water and hot tea are offered as soon as you are seated. The service is very polite and you could tell that this a family run establishment. We were hungry and devoured the banchan fairly quickly. The banchan had generous portions. The sweet potato was not too sweet. The kimchi was mild. The veggies were very fresh and crunchy. The leek pancake is a bigger portion than expected and perfectly crispy. The tteobokki is not how you would usually expect from any other Korean restaurant. There is no fanfare with melted cheese. It's simple with onions some fish cake. The consistency of the rice cake was perfectly chewy and the sauce paired nicely. The dolsot bibimbap came out really fast compared to everything else. There's a fried egg on top with the beef and the veggies. Even tho it's hot, this one miraculously didn't burn the rice too quickly while mixing and I think that's a plus. The tofu stew took a while to come out of the kitchen. But worth the wait because it was what I was craving. It was a chilly night and the soft tofu really heals the soul. It was fairly mild compared to other tofu stews I've had. Thanks to Sonamu for a cozy night. There was Looney Tunes playing on the TV and plenty of seating. Totally recommend to anybody who has a large group and wants to eat some Korean comfort food. It also works for solo diners and for a smaller group as well. The space to dine in is big enough. read more

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service was a little lackluster -- we had to approach the staff to order, to get the check and takeout boxes, etc. they were really sweet though, just inattentive. the banchan was nice. the bibim naengmyeon ($22) could be a lot spicier and drier, it wasn't spicy in the slightest. the beef was also tough and kind of bland. the kimchi jiggae ($22) was nice and comforting, but they used firm tofu instead of soft tofu. read more

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My first Yelp review in 2026 and I want to write about the wonderful experience my family and I had at Sonamu Korean Restaurant in SF. Exactly a month ago on Sunday, 1/11, my family stumbled across this hole-in-a-wall Korean restaurant when I was craving Korean short ribs. At that time, it was getting a bit late for dinner, close to 8pm. The young college boy was our server and he was super attentive and sweet! He got two high chairs for our young toddler boys. Our youngest toddler spilled his cup of water, not once, but twice, and without hesitation (or irritation), the waiter came over and wiped down our table with couple of clean towels. Shortly after, he took our orders still with a friendly smile. We ordered the large braised short ribs and an ox tail soup for our boys. The waiter kept refilling our banchan plates with a smile. When he brought over our food, he said he already packed one of the three rice bowls for us to go since we probably would not finish everything. Towards the end, he helped pack our leftovers and even offered to pack us some more of their homemade kimchee and banchan to go. He was so sweet that without even saying out loud, my husband and I knew he deserved a larger tip. Food was surprisingly very good! The braised short ribs fell off the bone. Unlike Daeho, which was known to be one of the top Korean places to get braised short ribs in the Bay Area, this place was balanced without a burst of crazy flavors. It tasted very homey and comforting! The ox tail soup came with noodles and was very tasty! Definitely will come back here again! Excellent service, tasted food, and very modern with cleanliness! read more

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Happy New Year Everyone, starting the year with 5 Star Reviews! Quality/Quantity - Today was a feast, we got the following and all of which was good: TTeok-bokki - Two orders of spicy rice cake. We are ALL used to this coming in a thicker sauce. This was more soupier than we preferred. But no worries, I grabbed a bottle of Gochujang and made our own sauce, lol. Fried Chicken Wings - Large, 10 pieces. Too spicy for most people, but perfect for me. But I also would have preferred more honey in the sauce of my KFC. Haemul Pajeon - Seafood pancake, the best of the appetizers. Generous amounts of seafood. Ox Tail Bone Soup - Two orders. Bibimbap Beef - Two orders. Galbi - 3 orders and my usual choice. My once a month red meat cheat, lol. Cooked/grilled well. But I was surprised on how little the bed of onions was. Sundubu Jjigae - Beef tofu stew, my wife's usual order. Her favorite. Sundubu Jjigae - Seafood tofu stew. Tteok Mandu-guk - Rice cake dumpling soup; my daughter's favorite. All of them were good and of decent portions. 6 Banchans - The rice cake, tofu banchan are my favorite. I think I got thirds! Ambiance - Small local restaurant, support local. Semi private room available. Service - 5 stars. Never felt pressure to leave. We added 4 more people to our group. No problem redoing the tables to accommodate us. The restaurant was less busy than expected. Price - $564 which includes the 18% gratuity. Expensive but worth it. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since April of 2023, we are regular customers. read more

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Came here with a friend on Sunday since our first choice was overly packed and we didn't want to wait for food. When we arrived, we got seated immediately. It was too busy but also didn't feel slow since they only had one waiter. The waiter did a very good job attending to 5+ tables by himself. Menu had good choices and the selections were what you expect. Only down side was that I didn't see any combo options. This usually helps us decide quicker than picking individual dishes. Our choices were the kimchi soup, kimchi fried rice, and the japchae. The bonchon options were good. No complaints there. read more

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Food - Craving soup for this cold weather! - Big portions - Yummy comfort food - Ordered the usual items - Seafood noodles was the first time I've tried, it was hearty and noodles were doughy - Got our bonchon refilled Service - Only one waitress, very kind and attentive Ambiance - Huge dining space - Good for big and small parties read more

Sonamu Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is really great for someone who doesn't want an overhyped place with a gimmick like melted cheese on everything. My family enjoyed the staple dishes and the service was excellent. Jimmy is a really funny dude and always remembers us if he's working. I debated docking a point for kalbi being so freaking expensive but that's the case everywhere. Galbi prices in SF have exploded over the last few years and makes my 2% inflation raises at work feel so small. read more

My wife and I discovered this hidden gem while driving around sf trying to satisfy our Korean food cravings. The restaurant was tidy and had kpop videos playing on the tv so the vibe was chill. The food was authentic and delicious! It seems like a popular door dash destination but going into the restaurant is so worth it! Service is great everyone is very nice. A great place to eat with friends, or with your significant other! We commuted from past Walnut Creek and will absolutely be coming back again. read more

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Great Korean food!! Great service!! Came in here on a Tuesday night for dinner with a friend and had my Korean food cravings satisfied. They start you off with the small plates that come with all their meals and this is the part about Korean restaurants that I love the most. It's all so flavorful and gets your palette ready for the main course. I ordered a kimchi-jjigae and it was packed with flavor and ingredients. It went perfectly with their soft and chewy white rice. We also ordered their Tteok-bokki which usually at other places is really spicy and I can't eat too much of, but theirs had a great sweetness to it that perfectly countered the spiciness. The only thing is if you let this sit for too long the rice cakes start to harden up a bit and the mouth feel isn't as great. Just FYI! The ambiance was decent, you wouldn't really expect much more from a family style restaurant. The place was not packed at all and there was probably only two other tables there with us. That should change! Would definitely come back if them cravings come back. read more

It would be five stars if I didn't burn my tongue on the soup! Actually bubbling with so much heat that I couldn't wait to try it, and I burned my mouth. The servers are super friendly and navigated the menu. I love Kimchee and they delivered a yummy meal tonight! We had the tofu soup and the beef Kimchee rice dish.. read more

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I've eaten at many Korean restaurants in my day and Sonamu is up there with the best of them! We are regulars. Authentic, hearty flavors and excellent service - all around a pleasant dining experience. Our 1 year old who is a picky eater loves it! read more

Korean food is done right when it is as nicely served and prepared as it is at Sonamu Korean Restaurant. Located on Geary Boulevard between 21st and 22nd Avenues in the heart of San Francisco's Richmond neighborhood, Sonamu Korean Restaurant opened almost three years ago in what was once a Turtle Tower Restaurant that was left abandoned for many years after closing. Now completely cleaned out, complete with a massive flat-panel television screen that makes it perfect for watching endless amounts of K-Pop music videos makes for an enjoyable time. The word "Sonamu" translates into pine tree, and it specifically references the Korean red pine, which is a significant cultural symbol representing longevity, constancy, and the resilient spirit of the Korean people, often considered the national tree of the nation of Korea. Family-owned and operated, Sonamu Korean Restaurant joins the competitive Korean dining scene along the bustling Geary Boulevard corridor in San Francisco. What drew us here for a recent dinner was their compact, seemingly well-curated menu. It's the kind where you feel confident you can't go wrong with whatever you order. On a chilly San Francisco evening, our party of six was craving something warm and comforting, especially soups and stews, and Korean food immediately came to mind. Sonamu proved to be the perfect choice for a cozy and satisfying night out, as perusing our Yelp app for Korean cuisine in the city, Sonamu Korean Restaurant immediately topped the list, especially with the strong reviews from my fellow Yelpers, and the fact that reservations for our party of six could be made on their Yelp business website only made things easier. The menu at Sonamu Korean Restaurant is separated into categories including Appetizers, Pan-Fried Fish, Noodles, Sautéeds, Bibimbap, BBQ, Pot Stew/ Casseroles/ Soups, and their Beverage menu. We started our meal by ordering their Haemul-Pajeon, which was their seafood and scallion pancake to share. Complete with sesame soy dipping sauce, it was the perfect hearty meal to share between us all. For our entrée, we decided to each order our own entrées and share what we were able to. I was in the mood for a stew, and so I ordered their Kimchi-Jjigae Soup with my recommended choice of pork. Others in our dining party ordered their Sudubu-Jigae, which was their soft tofu stew with their choice of seafood; Godeungeo-Guil, which was their not so boneless Pan-Fried Mackerel; Japchae, which were their traditional clear yam noodles served with beef and vegetables; and their Galbi, which are traditional marinated Beef Short Ribs. All of our orders, with the exception being the Godeungeo-Guil and Japchae, came with a bowl of steamed white rice, and all of our dishes came with your traditional banchan, which were small Korean inspired dishes that pair with your entrée with small bites ranging from kimchee to sautéed potatoes to bean sprouts to spicy cucumber slices. As we noshed on our pancake and banchan, our entrées would come out slowly. I really enjoyed my Kimchi-Jjigae, which was nicely spicy, just as you'd expect from a good kimchi stew. I did wish there was a bit more pork in the dish, as it felt slightly light on protein, but adding extra bean sprouts and kimchi from the banchan helped round it out nicely. Two real standouts of the meal were the japchae and galbi, both perfectly cooked and full of flavor. They're great examples of how well-executed traditional Korean cuisine can be when done with care, something Sonamu Korean Restaurant clearly delivers. Our total bill was $195 which included sales tax and an automatic 18 percent gratuity, which considering how much food we enjoyed upon this visit, which included a little extra stew for me to take home along with a number of bowls of steamed white rice. At Sonamu Korean Restaurant they are exemplifying a homey existence here on Geary Boulevard, and I cannot wait to return for additional visits to explore more of their menu. As their dining room continued to fill with customers upon this visit, I continue to root for their continued success. read more

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This used to be the old turtle tower. Hella miss that spot. My family and I couldn't decide on a birthday dinner location and last minute decided on Sonamu. The ban Chan took a bit long to get served, despite being one of three tables being occupied. The 2 servers seemed a bit slow in everything they did. Looked like they only had one chef in the kitchen. Everything came out one by one right after the other. The galbi Jim was $80 for a pretty small portion, I'm not sure if that was worth it, although the meat was pretty tender. The kimchi pancake was pretty good, same with the cold noodle. I didn't get to try to ttebokki and didn't get a photo of the soup but the ox bone soup was pretty salty. Probably perfect if you're hungover. Overall food was good, just pricey for what it is. The appetizers/ sides were around $20 something per dish. Our wait for our food didn't take too long. Come give this mom and pop shop a try. I hope they're able to sustain and stay open! We want more Korean restaurants in the Richmond!! read more

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Newly remodeled from the previous Turtle Tower restaurant. Service on the slow side. As for food, Chicken Wings - good PaJeon - not bad. Crusty on the outside. Banchan - simple. Generous on the fish cake but fish cakes were too fishy and tough. Tteokbokki - very different from other Korean places. Quite disappointed. Galbi (Korean short ribs) - flavor was good but on the dried side from overcooked. Galbi Tang - good but too salty. Tofu stew - broth was just ok. too watery. Ox bone soup - a little bit greasy but my favorite. Just wished it was less grease floating on top. read more

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On a Saturday afternoon, my friends and I were craving Korean food, and I gave the recommendation of Sonamu. I learned about Sonamu in the Richmond district, as it was vetted by an SF native. The restaurant was quite empty, with more people opting for to-go orders than eating in. For a group of three, this is what we ordered: Fried Dumpling Appetizer - The sauce complemented the crispy dumplings. Japchae - Not too greasy, tender meat, and a good portion of veggies to meat to noodles. Dolsot Bibimbap with Seafood - Crispy rice at the bottom topped with delicious kimchi and an assortment of vegetables and seafood! The portions were generous and matched the price point in SF, and we had leftovers to take home. My friends had a great first experience here, and I will continue to recommend this as a good Korean restaurant in this area! read more

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A good spot for Korean food! I pass by all the time on Geary and finally decided to try it one day. I don't think many people know about this place, since there's never a lot of people. The food is solid, and the service is quick. The restaurant is pretty spacious and has a good amount of seating. I ordered a beef tofu soup for myself and a seafood pancake for our table to share. Very classic Korean food and portions are good. It didn't blow my mind away or anything, but it definitely satisfied my Korean food cravings. I would come again! They have a variety of items on the menu that I'd be curious to try out. read more

Sonamu Korean Restaurant - 1. Haemul Pajeon (Seafood pancake) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This restaurant should be much busier due to the friendly neighborhood service and the exceptional quality of the food. The interior could use a bit of hipness but it's the food! The bon chon was fresh and clean, the rice cakes with fish skin was bathed in a spicy sauce with a hint of sweetness. The japjae was made with healthy sweet potato with slices of tender beef with veg. Lastly, the grilled galbi was plentiful with that char. I'll go back to try their soups and stews. read more

We came on a Sunday around 1:30pm and the restaurant was pretty empty! I honestly thought the pricing was fair for the portion size! We had 7 people in our party and the total was roughly $150 before tip, but we had leftovers too! The banchan is fantastic and they are free refills! My favorite dish was the beef bibimbap, a must! The rice is crispy and the ratio of rice to ingredients is perfect. The waitress was very nice and patient with us (we sat there talking for a while after we finished eating). I would come back! read more

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The wife and I stumbled in here when she was craving Korean food NAO. And when you got a 3rd tri preggy, you say yes'm. The food is actually really solid. I only dinged it a star because the prices were a bit much. Am I just going boomer on everyone or are these prices a bit gouging? Like $40 for galbi?? So anyways that's the context of my 1 star ding. Everything else was as Korean delicious as it could get. Inside reminds me of a Hello Kitty retail store. Not a bad thing just painting the picture for yall. I really should start taking photos but then y'all don't get these eloquent reviews in scripture. The oldest form of technology we have of being the 'written word'. read more

Came on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. This place was clean and had a pretty casual vibe. We got a seafood and scallion pancake and Tofu Stew with beef. Loved the banchan options, not as big of a spread as fancy Korean restaurants but pretty good for a casual place like this. The food was delicious and satisfied my craving for Korean food, especially on a windy and chilly day. read more

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Yummy! Love this place. Food is amazing, dining area and restrooms are super clean. You won't smell the food in the lobby until food is served. Big portion, you may want to think of sharing, or will be like us, wanted to eat everything so badly and packed all the leftovers home. We couldn't finish eating Jokbal and I was asking whether we could have extra chive salad, Oma packed extra chive salad for us. Thanks for the delicious food, and we will sure come back next time read more

This is a new Korean spot that took over turtle tower. Don't think people know about this place yet because it wasn't as busy, but we thought the food was so good! Everything was so favorable and good! The servers were very nice and attentive too, and kept refilling our banchan! Only thing we thought was meh, was the fried chicken. It just tasted like it was coated with gochujang sauce and that was it. We will still come back tho because the food was so good! read more

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I've been to Sonamu several times now, and it's consistently a great experience. The vibe is casual, the space is clean, and service is efficient with food coming out quickly. There is a bit of an echo, so conversations carry, but it's not a dealbreaker. The banchan spread is generous with seven tasty sides, and they'll happily refill them on request. I love the courtesy tea--it's hot and flavorful. The seafood bibimbap and tteokbokki are standouts: big portions, well-seasoned, and really satisfying. The bibimbap even stayed hot until the end of the meal, which was impressive. At about $40 for both dishes, it's also a solid value for Korean food in SF. Definitely a reliable spot when you're craving a hearty, flavorful meal. read more

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Sonamu is a lovely KBBQ restaurant located on Geary. This place has the kindest staff and the best music. There are a variety of options, ranging from bibimbap and soup to my personal favorite--galbi, Korean pancakes, and much more. The tteokbokki here is incredibly delicious and sweet, and it also comes with fish cake. They are very generous with their banchan, which is refreshing since most places in San Francisco are not. They even offer the marinated potato side dish, another one of my favorites, which isn't served often in the city. They make the best Korean pancakes. The chive pancake is particularly flavorful, and their pancakes have the perfect texture and thickness compared to any other place I've tried. They are crispy and chewy, with no pockets of thick, bland dough. The rice is always fresh, and the owner was kind enough to show me the brand they use. The ambiance here is inviting, and the host always remembers us and is super attentive. She also gives excellent dish recommendations. The gentleman who works there is also extremely on point and observant. The bathroom is clean, and there is a conveniently located parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. The space is large, and though there aren't many people who dine in, don't let that discourage you--there are plenty of takeout orders. Personally, I enjoy going in and watching K-pop music videos. Every dish I've had here has been delicious, and their soup is the first thing that comes to mind on these winter nights. read more

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My family of 4 came in on a Saturday night and we snagged the last open table. The seating was kind of crowded and we were seated tightly. The food also took a long time to come out. We ordered the: Galbi - $38 (2/5) - Meat was on the harder size and small portions. I was hoping for better especially if I'm going to pay almost $40 for meat. Dolsot Bibimbap with Fried Egg and Seafood - $22 (2/5) - Seafood was mixed with some sort of sauce that wasn't too good, different from the traditional gochujang sauce. Sundubu-Jiggae with Seafood - $18 (3/5) - Soup was ok. Tteok-Bokki - $18 (1/5) - This dish was so watery and the rice cake was kinda hard. Service was ok; they weren't attentive and we had to ask multiple times for water/banchan. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

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We stopped by Sonamu for dinner recently as we were looking for a restaurant that was open late in the area on a weekday night. FOOD // We all enjoyed and would recommend the following: + Seolleongtang (ox bone soup): this was so comforting on this chilly night. Comes with a bowl of rice. Add your own salt and pepper to taste! + Tteok Mandu-Guk (rice cake & dumpling soup) + Dolsot bibimbap (beef, veggies, and rice in stone pot) + Kimchi-jeon (kimchi pancake): so crispy and delicious! I'd say it was a mild level of spice (as someone who usually orders mild at restaurants). The banchan were also delicious. SERVICE + AMBIANCE // There were several other groups still in there at 9pm, chatting happily (and in one table's case, quite boisterously - perhaps helped by the soju), which gave the restaurant a bustling yet cozy atmosphere. Service was good. The restaurant seems family-run. I'd happily come back to Sonamu again for more delicious Korean food. read more

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Tried out this place for a Sunday afternoon meal and there was ample seating. My party of 7 was seated quickly at a table that sat all of us comfortably. The waitress was very kind and gave very good service. They had a wide selection of banchan that come with complimentary refills. I initially thought it was a little on the pricier end, but they serving sizes were generous and we were all well fed. Everything was very good, but my favorite had to be the dalsot bibimbap! One of the best I've had! read more

One of my go-to spots for soondaboo. It's because you're able to add ramen as well. This time I ordered fried dumplings to pair and it was all delicious. There's a young man and young lady that work the weekends (Fri-Sun) Haolk, and Sang, wonderful staff, very polite, very attentive, and just the sweetest. read more

Sonamu Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The workers here were super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant felt like someone's living room and I suspect it is newer, thus there wasn't much of a wait. The food was decent but did not stand out. The seoullongtang was medium richness and had a decent amount of noodles, however, the meat was cut into uneven shapes and that little detail is super appreciated when done right. I would come here again, however, wouldn't go out of my way to visit it again. read more

Sonamu Korean Restaurant - seollongtang - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came home form a trip and wanted something hot and spicy. This place is not far from our apartment, so we chose to come in. We ordered the tofu stew, the Korean rice bowl, and chicken wings. The soup is particularly good. The seafood flavor with Korean hot sauce and tofu's tenderness. The soup is really beyond the Korean rice ball is also very good but the wings are below my expectations. There are two saucy small and just not impressive in comparison to other places in the city the place here is cute family style. There's a huge TV playing Korean drama in the background which I like I will come back to this place for comfort food for Asian food and for nostalgia people here are also very quick. This is a family run business I recommend it to you. read more

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There were four of us looking for a casual place to stop for lunch after running around SF looking at the decorated staircases in the Sunset and Richmond Districts and we happened on Sonamu on Geary Blvd. The whole place was empty, but we decided to give them a try anyway. Before committing, though, I asked if they served banchan with their food and they said yes. Unfortunately, I didn't get a shot of the banchan! We ordered the seafood pancake, dolsot bibimbap, fried chicken wings, and japchae. All the food was okay to good, but nothing fantastic; not anything I would go out of my way to get. Probably my favorite dish would be the chicken wings, but even they weren't anywhere near the best I've had. Service was lackluster, too, but maybe it was because it was almost closing time. I probably won't be back, but I'm glad some people really like them; I know the restaurant business is difficult, so I wish them well. read more

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Amazing service, and even more amazing food. Family was in the richmond area, and we're craving korean food. And we weren't disappointed. Order the Kalbi and Kimichi Jigae, and my god it was everything we hoped for! The hostess was so sweet, and so welcoming. She refilled our side dishes bcs she saw we loved them. This is spot is a new go-to. read more

The cold noodle was pathetic. It was the same if not worse than what you get from HMart. The dolsot bibimbab was decent. The restaurant was not prepared for the long line of guests at all. We waited for 40 mins when there were empty tables. Many tables were upset with the slow service. It's not just the waiting staff, the kitchen was also slow. read more

Sonamu Korean Restaurant - Cold noodle - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place doesn't authentically taste Korean. Sure they have most of the popular Korean menu, but you can get a below-average level food here. Everything tastes like mix between Chinese food and Korean food. Nothing wrong, I just can tell because I used to live there and that is how Korean food tastes in China. Don't expect the authentic taste from side dishes or main dishes. The meat in the soup is tough, and for example, cucumbers they use are not great & not Korean style either. If you are Korean, you will definitely notice the taste/ingredient types, how certain food is cut, etc.which is not authentic. read more

I had just finished getting a pedicure at Aquatica and was hungry for lunch. Across the street was Sonamu and I love Korean food and Galbi. The Yelp reviews were pretty good so I had to try For $38 you get a good amount of Galbi and I like how the meat was a little thicker than some places. You get six banchan and I'm getting used to the smaller taste size banchsn in the Bay Area. Back in Hawaii, most Korean restaurants offer larger portions especially the kimchi. While I was waiting, they had nice K-Pop videos on a big screen. The service was good and I'll definitely be back:) read more

Sonamu Korean Restaurant - Galbi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good naengmyeon, I enjoyed the noodles but also quite liked the bancheon. I see a lot of other interesting things on the menu so will definitely be coming back. read more

Sonamu Korean Restaurant - Bibim Naengmyeon with bancheon - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California