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    Sonamu Korean Restaurant

    4.3 (178 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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    Galbi
    Linz C.

    Galbi jjim was jusssssst ok. The portion was good but the sauce was super watery and the carrots and potatoes were a bit undercooked. The meat however was super tender! Wings were good, super crispy, bulgogi just ok-- would pass, short ribs were solid. Spicy pork belly seafood and leek pancakes. Mandu bibimbap, pork feet came with the sauces, jalapeños, and garlic, but no lettuce to wrap it with

    6. Japchae with bulgogi
    Russell W.

    Stumbled on this place by accident, because another Korean restaurant nearby was closed. So decided to pop in and give this place a try. It wasn't really busy, so we sat right down, and decided to order the things we generally like. The spicy pork was flavorful and was a decent signed portion. The pancake was fresh and crispy with plenty of filling. Nothing too fancy about the space, but didn't matter because the food was tasty and the service was good. Glad we found this place!

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    Reyna P.

    Overpriced, and lacks depth in flavor. There are plenty of other places in the city. The staff is still good, but the price and the amount is just no longer worth it.

    Seolleongtang
    Matthew W.

    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.

    Comp banchan:  Kim chi and Oi Kimchi (marinated/fermented cucumber)
    Allena C.

    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.

    Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu stew) Beef
    Deangela S.

    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.

    18. Galbi-Jjim (Braised short rib) - Large
    Monica C.

    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!

    12/28/25 FYI. Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu stew) Beef
    Lee D.

    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.

    Japchae
    Jade L.

    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.

    I honestly don't write many reviews but this one was worth to make one. I tried many Korean restaurants in the city and there aren't many good ones. I personally like the Crew and have been going there a lot so it's been hard to find a place that tops that one. All I can say, everything we ordered from here including the bon chon was SOOOOO GOOOD! My friend and I were just like in awe and super satisfied how everything tasted. I already knew by looking at the photos before coming it looked pretty good. The seafood pancake was so fluffy and good! The tofu soup was perfectly made and flavorful! The galbi, hands down seasoned well and sooooo goood. Pricing was good and service was amazing! I would definitely come back!!!

    Jenny H.

    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

    30. Kimchi-Jjigae soup (pork)
    Sarah C.

    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.

    31. Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu stew)  31. Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu stew)
    amy T.

    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..

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    Our favorite neighborhood Korean restaurant! The banchan are amazing and the staff are super welcoming and kind!

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    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Squid Kalbijjim

    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    2.9 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$$

    Came for early dinner and wait was fairly short (15 minutes). Though there weren't that many side…read moredishes (only kimchi, kimchi radish, & kelp noodle salad), the ones we did have were tasty and plentiful. We got the daeho short ribs and cold noodles. Both came out quickly. Food was amazing - huge potion sizes that were more than enough for our group of 3. Would come here again

    We were able to get on the waitlist and had an easy time navigating through the system to get a…read moretable and get seating. There's a ipad at the front if you walk-in and need to get on the waitlist. Coming in, the restaurant has a causal industrial style to the place and makes a for a great casual hangout with friends. The wait staff was friendly and helpful to navigate through the menu and such. We came here for the Kalbijjim and so that's what we got! You have the option to top the Kalbijjim with various of different toppings but we just got cheese. I'd rate the Kalbijjim like a solid 3.5/5, it was tender kalbi and decent flavor, but could've used a bit more a deeper flavor profile, perhaps a bit too subtle for me. There was a lot of extra potatoes and carrots so I think the ratio of meat and veggies could be a bit more on the meat side (ie. too much veggies and not enough meat). For the price, it's a bit expensive when you first look at it, but it does comfortably feed 2 people. I think the banchan was decent, could use more variety but not bad. Kimchi was good though! Overall, it was a fun experience but left me wanting more with flavor and wanting more meat. Service and attentiveness was good! I'd still go again, I think...

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    Seoul Garden - Kimchi Ddok Bokkum

    Seoul Garden

    3.4(517 reviews)
    2.8 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$

    One of the best Experiences eating out in San Francisco I've had, by far outdid all of the other…read moreKorean spots I've been to in San Francisco when it comes to food, environment, and service. The staff were super welcoming and respectful. The food is amazing, you can tell they take their time and put heir heart and soul into it. It's a very peaceful environment where it felt super easy to communicate and have an enjoyable time with somebody else. I will definitely be coming back and I will recommend this place to everyone I can!

    We were hungry and arrived at Japantown at around 8:35pm. We hadn't had time to read reviews or…read morefigure out what our choices were. We parked in the garage and went up to the second floor. There were three restaurants in the immediate vicinity. One told us that they were closed, one was in the process of closing and Seoul Garden was open until 10pm. Many, many years ago, my wife and I ate at Seoul Garden several times. We think that it was called the Emperor's Dinner which was a massive variety of Korean dishes. We're pretty sure that ownership of this restaurant must have changed since then. When we walked in and during the time we were there, we only saw one motorcyclist pick-up an order. There were no other guests. Our table was four adults and two kids. We all had different hunger levels so our order may be considered somewhat odd. Seafood Jun Pan-Fried Mondoo Army Stew Soy & Garlic Wings Mackerel Bibimbop Assortment of 8 Different Banchan (refills were offered) For the duration of our meal, we only saw the gentleman who took our order and served our food. He was very cordial and accommodating. As some other guests have mentioned, the prices are not for the faint of heart. On the flip side, I'm also a believer in that you get what you pay for. The Banchan was excellent and the fact that he asked if we wanted more rather than us having to ask was great. Everything that we ordered was for sharing so people could get a taste of different items. I focused on the Jun, Mondoo, Wings and then did my best to clean up all the Banchan. At the end of our meal, containers were brought out for leftovers and then everyone was served some delicious Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream.

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    Seoul Garden - Crispy fried chicken - very good

    Crispy fried chicken - very good

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    Yakiniq

    Yakiniq

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

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

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

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    Irodori

    Irodori

    3.8(20 reviews)
    2.8 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights

    The service here was so bad that I think about it almost a year later and finally decided to leave…read morethis review. I almost never give bad reviews. The ONLY reason I give a 2 star is 1 star for the food which was decent, but nothing I couldn't get at another restaurant to be honest. And half of that star goes to the sweet waitress who tried her best with us. I came in with my boyfriend maybe an hour before break time midday (unbeknownst to us) as the sign outside is faded and in LIGHT blue marker on a soju standee. Pro tip: maybe you should update that off to the side sign in small letters as well as your closing time on google + Apple Maps before you grumpily yell at your customers to leave AFTER taking our money and giving us food (which btw we were there about 30 minutes). Or don't seat us at all. Thanks! Would not recommend.

    After the cherry blossom festival yesterday my friend and I decided to have dinner. We sat outside…read moreand no one came to take our order. My friend went inside and a server reluctantly came to our table. We ordered $90 worth of food and enjoyed people walking around. When the food came the waitress brought the check with the food and asked for our credit card. We hadn't taken a bite yet. They never offed us to refill our glass of water. When we did go to pay they asked us if the credit we were using was ours and asked for his id. They seemed to treat the other guest better. Maybe it's because we are Black Americans or maybe they just suck. The food was subpar the fried chicken was overcooked and my stomach hurt all last night. I live up the street on Bush so this would be a local spot. The service was terrible so they will never get my business again. Yes black people live in the neighborhood and eat Korean food and have credit cards.

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    Yasijang

    Yasijang

    4.7(240 reviews)
    3.3 miTenderloin

    While in SF, you have to visit this cozy establishment on the corner of the street. After my…read moredaughter and I checked in to our room, she was famished. This was her first long drive by herself (we took separate cars). I pulled up my Yelp app to see what was nearby. Not only was it one of our favorite foods to eat, Yasijang has a pretty good start rating as well! Now... if we could've only walked in the right direction, we would've been here within minutes from our hotel, lol! While it was still bright at 7 p.m, as you walk in, the windows are darkened and outdoor lights were strung up inside to set the mood. It felt like you were transformed into another world. Inside seating is limited and each table has a touch lamp. This makes for a more intimate setting. For my daughter and I, we were excited to try something different. Midori was our server. She quickly got us some waters to start. We ordered an apple mango Soju. Soju is a popular alcoholic beverage in Korea. It was very smooth and slightly sweet. My daughter enjoys these. For me, it was too sweet, but I'm someone who doesn't drink juice or soda, so my opinion on being sweet doesn't count, lol. For dinner, we ordered 3 rolls: The Rainbow Roll The Lion King Van Ness Roll All these rolls were very tasty, and my daughter's favorite, The Lion King. She normally goes for this one at any sushi restaurant, but here at Yasijang, the Lion King was unique. It was darkened on top. It seemed to be cooked more to give it extra texture. It was interestingly delicious for me and super delicious for her. I enjoyed all the rolls, but if I had to pick one I liked the most it would be the Van Ness Roll. I like rolls with texture (the cucumber), and this rolls has the thinnest slice of lemon in it.. it made it taste refreshing! My daughter isn't a fan of Wasabi or ginger, so that leaves it all for me... and I do enjoy bites of ginger and here and there. I will put the Wasabi on straight... although ending with that slight burning in my sinus... I don't put it on every roll... but I do use most of what I'm given depending on my mood. While sitting, we watched Midori serve the other tables some interesting dishes, like the Samgyeopsal Gui.. grilled pork belly with kimcheein on a sizzling plate. The smell was beautifully intoxicating for me. They also ordered a soup that cooked at the table. I want to come back to try those! While we had such an amazing experience here, I wouldn't recommend coming here with large groups as it seems to only be able to accommodate 1 larger group at a time and the rest of the tables for 2-3 comfortably after the food is out. However, I highly recommend coming here to try their unique flavors. Yasijang is at the top of my places to go when I come back to visit SF!

    My friend and I came here right at 5pm before seeing a 7pm show at the Orpheum on a Tuesday…read moreevening. The place was much smaller than I originally thought and the seating arrangements were interesting. What turned me off was the place smelling like cleaning solution because I'm guessing they cleaned right before opening. It went away after a bit, but it wasn't a great first impression. Food was surprisingly good. - The Spam Roulette was a fun appetizer if you and your company are daring enough. I didn't get the wasabi bomb, but my friend said it was packed - be warned! - The Mini Jeon was very crispy. It was good on its own or with the sauce. Solid choice for something crispy. - The corn cheese was the star. This was by far one of the best that I've had. It's creamy, buttery, and the corn was sweet. The best part was that the cheese had a really nice char flavor from the blow torch. It boosted the flavor of the entire dish. The flavors just worked beautifully in that dish. Highly recommend. - The Sooyuk was a sleeper. It was good but I've had better. - The Volcano Roll was solid. I was hesitant getting sushi at a Korean forward spot, but it was good. Service was okay. There were times we had to signal to the server we were ready or needed their attention because they were talking to another staff. This was when it was just us inside the restaurant. When there were more parties, the service was better. The food came out at a good pace and the server checked in on us multiple times so that's a plus. If you need a place before a downtown show, this is a solid spot that you can go to. They take reservations too which is nice.

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    Han Il Kwan

    Han Il Kwan

    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    0.3 miOuter Richmond
    $$$

    Hanil Kwan is my new favorite Korean spot! The lunch specials are killer, and you literally cannot…read moreask for better-tasting food at this price point. It gives me major Sun Nong Dan vibes--even though that's almost 700 miles away in LA. I keep it basic and usually get the Galbi ($24) and the Galbitang ($20). The Galbi is super yummy--it's a sweet, marinated beef with a great crisp to it. It comes out on a sizzling plate with the bone underneath, and the meat is incredibly tender; it pulls apart effortlessly. The Galbitang is just as amazing. It's basically galbi in a rich, comforting soup, loaded with egg drop and clear noodles. The broth is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

    Food is excellent here!! Arrived Sunday at 5pm and there was no wait. Individual entree prices are…read morepretty high, but they load you up with really delicious and high quality banchan plus steamed egg and barley tea, so it is worth it. The lotus root and pickled radish were my favorite! Service was just okay - we ended up getting a different dish to what we ordered which was unfortunate, but it was still tasty! Also had trouble flagging a server down at times. The ox tail soup was delicious - oxtail just tender enough and broth was nice and rich/gelatinous. I wish they salted it for you though, not sure why this is the one dish on the menu you have to season yourself. I usually look forward to multigrain rice at Korean restaurant but they just serve plain white rice here. Overall, food was excellent and will definitely be back.

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    Han Il Kwan - Comfortable inside space

    Comfortable inside space

    Han Il Kwan - Marinated Beef Rib Eye

    Marinated Beef Rib Eye

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