The location...is trash. There's no getting around that. The food, was ok and I thought it would be cheaper given the location. Got a seafood pancake and two soups, and it ended up being 100 total. Yes the pancake was pretty large, but it lacked a lot of seafood and felt more pancake than seafood. The pieces were very thin and I didn't feel like I had any rich bites, just all carbs. The soups were decent and I got the rib soup which had a much milder and less creamy broth than the pork bone soup. I think you have to give up something for this location and at this price point and quality, I just much rather go somewhere else unfortunately. Not a lot of food, not cheap, and not in a good location. Their literal dishes and utensils did feel high quality, but that's not the selling point for me. read more

Sungho - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is just such solid, straightforward gukbap, maybe would take it over Jinsol in LA because of the sheer rarity of gukbaps and the niceness of the interior. That being said, parking is horrendous and this place is in the tenderloin. Would come back for jokbal though! read more

Sungho - Gimbal - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I am incredible amazed that there's a place like this. Thank god my partner made reservations! The interior was clean and very inviting. The Pork Bone Gukbab was so incredible it actually almost made me cry! The broth had incredible depth it really surprised me. There were so much pork meat in the soup and it wasn't overly fatty either which was another reason why I loved it so much. I hope this spot stays open for a long long time! read more

Sungho - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Authentic food in the heart of Tenderloin! I really enjoyed everything on the menu except for the marinated crab: spicy pork soup, kimchi pancake, jokbal, kalguksoo. Price is a bit expensive. read more

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A gem! Impeccable service, and creative tasty dishes and cocktails. This review is really late, so I'm not sure if the same dishes are on the menu, but the crab risotto was so die for. And the lychee cocktail was amazing. Thank you! read more

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Food: - Seafood Pancake: your classic seafood pancake but I love the size and how crispy it was - Kimchi Pancake: my favorite of the two! It's impressive how crispy the pancake is, especially given that kimchi adds moisture and usually makes it harder to achieve that texture. The kimchi brings spice and acidity that balance out the batter and oil really well. - Pork Bone Soup: a clean, light broth with a notable black pepper flavor. The pork is tender, and there's a generous amount of it in the soup. - Bossam: tender pork that goes great with the accompanying spreads and leafy greens - Kalguksu: I'd skip this one. The noodles were mushy--likely from being overcooked due to their small size This has quickly become my go-to spot for homestyle (non-galbijjim-centric) Korean food in the city! Prices are good for the quality you're getting, and there's a decent amount of seating. All in all, I can't wait to go back soon. read more

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When I walked in I realized that I had been there before- same art on the walls and everything. I'm not sure how Sungho is related to the previous K-restaurant that was here, but no matter. I like the new menu much better. The food was amazing! I came especially because I had had that pork back soup at that place in Seungu and have been dreaming about it since. It hit the spot, but I wish they would do the fried rice at the end. We also got the pigs feet. It was delicious, but it was too much. I hope they read this and consider halving the portion. I brought home enough leftovers for three more meals! We also had the kimchi pancake- perfect texture! Banchan selection was very nice!! I want to come back for the spicy crab. There was a large party next to us having fun. They were SO LOUD. Maybe some wall hangings or something to absorb the volume would help. read more

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Yummy and Korean comfort food located in the Tenderloin. Reservations are highly encouraged cause there aren't too many tables. We got the kalguksu (5/5 - really good and peppery noodles), seafood pancake (4/5 - very crispy and thin pancake; not a lot of seafood), bossam (4/5 - good pork belly but wish they had better side dishes), and raw marinated crab (3/5 - really spicy but pretty good. Just too spicy for me). I would def come back to try more dishes and the kalguksu! read more

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Hidden Korean Gem in Tenderloin For a late night dinner, this definitely hit the spot. I had originally come to this restaurant previously under its old ownership. However, when I accidentally ended up here again, I was greatly surprised. The owner Kim was a delight and such a friendly host. The restaurant was small but cozy. It did require that we make our reservation a few hours in advance but was worth the wait. We ordered a bit of everything and even got a Maekgoli with a Sprite mix to drink. Definitely come here hungry as you will be gladly filled by the variety of food they provide. Every dish perfectly complemented each other and left me completely satisfied. I will be back! read more

Sungho - Appetizer - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This review is just for the seafood pancake and the pork bone soup. Both were decent but nothing crazy. Good comfort food but for the price point, I would go to other Korean spots in the city (the total bill was $60+ for the 2 items) We came on a Saturday lunch and there was no wait to be seated. It did take a while for our order to be taken since they were pretty understaffed read more

Sungho - Seafood pancake, pork bone soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hole in the wall spot for solid Korean food in the TL! Had a reservation here for a Thursday night and it got busy as the evening went on. There is one lady who is the only server. The interior is comfortable and nicely designed. We ordered the seafood pancake, pork bone soup, and bossam. Note that the food is brought out as they're ready. For us, the bossam came first, then the pork bone soup with the banchan dishes, and then the seafood pancake. The bossam was delicious! Tender pork belly with great flavor and accompanied by fresh lettuce, sauce, pickled peppers, and some garlic/jalapenos. It may seem pricey for a dish but there is a lot of meat! The pork bone soup had depth in flavor in a way that reminded me as if I was back in Korea. It's served with a bowl of rice. They serve a generous amount of pork belly in the soup albeit I wish there was a bit more soup for the ratio. The seafood pancake was overall standard, but I appreciate that there was a very nice crisp to it. It's hard to find a seafood pancake that isn't too gooey, but this one wasn't like that at all. The banchan dishes were great - quality over quantity! Kimchi, radish, and onion/jalapeno. Overall, I left very satisfied and enjoyed my experience here. read more

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My family and I had a wonderful Friday dinner at Sungho. Every dish was well executed and perfectly made! This brought us back to Korea. We will be back. I didn't even get a picture of the seafood pancake because my family was half way done! Kimchi Pancake with Pork Seafood Pancake with Green Onion Pork Bone Soup (Signature Dish) Beef Short Rib Soup Spicy Marinated Crab Jokbal (Homemade Trotters) Kalguksu (Knife-Cut Noodles) read more

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Loved loved the gukbap (pork bone soup) at Sungho! We came on a rainy day needing something comforting and ended up trying the pork bone soup as well as beef rib soup along with the seafood pancake to share. First, the seafood pancake was super crispy and really flavorful dipped in the sauce it came with. It's large enough to share between 3-4 people and definitely one of the better pancakes we've had in SF. The gukbap was my favorite with a milky pork broth and super tender pork belly slices. The soup is rich and peppery and perfect for a cold day. I also tried the beef rib soup which was great as well with fall of the bone beef ribs but I preferred the pork soup more. We'll definitely be back! I can see this spot getting busy once the word gets out. read more

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Beware not a vegetarian friendly place! Not a single item on the menu that is vegetarian. Place is also in a shadier part of town so be careful at night! Food is great otherwise just not with vegetarian friends. read more

Called once midday Friday to see if I could get a reservation for dinner that night and they said no, and I asked if I could walk-in and they said no to that too. So, plan ahead. Walked in on a Tuesday night at 9pm and was able to get a seat. Cute and cozy inside. We only tried 2 things this time, so I would come back to try more dishes. SEAFOOD PANCAKE - Good but I thought there was too much dough/batter. Could be better. Could use more seafood and less dough/batter. SHORT RIB SOUP - the short rib was fall-off-the-bone delicious and so tender. The broth was clear and tasted very "clean" and healthy. I recommend this dish. read more

Sungho - short rib soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Found this place on my Yelp feed and it was quite the discovery. My friend and I had Sunday dinner here and shared the seafood pancake, pork bone soup and the spicy marinated crab. The food is excellent. The seafood pancake was perfectly crispy. The pork bone soup just had a great depth of flavor that's perfect for a cold day. The Banchan was simple but good. Lastly, I had to try the spicy marinated crab. It's a real delicacy and I remember having it once before when I lived in LA Koreatown. It's raw crab that's been marinated and it was just great - it's a little messy and they give you gloves for the experience. Service was nice, friendly and efficient. The restaurant inside was modern. It's in the Tenderloin so the neighborhood can get interesting. With tax and tip, this was $50 per person - definitely a great value. Highly, highly recommended!!! I'll be back. read more

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We walked in on a Saturday evening and they were able to seat us at the bar. While the surrounding area is not the best, the restaurant is super cute inside. We really liked all of the dishes we ordered and the portions were sizable -- the seafood pancake, bossam, and kalbitang were enough for 3 people. The bossam was tender and the sauces were tasty, the kalbitang was hearty and comforting, and the seafood pancake was delicious. The prices were reasonable too! read more

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Kind of tricky to find since the sign is smaller and the door is opaque but keep your eyes open for them gem! Delicious food, great service, lovely ambiance. Everything was high quality but reasonable prices. Great place to go as a group or date night. Next time, i'll definitely get the spicy marinated crab. read more

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Came to Sungho for Korean comfort food and overall had a solid experience. We started with the kimchi pancake with pork, which was super crispy around the edges with a nice kick. Paired with the sauce was amazing. The spicy marinated crab came with rice and had great flavor without being overwhelmingly spicy. Tbh it's not the best raw marinated crab I've had, but still enjoyable. Note it can't be taken to go since it's raw, so definitely prioritize eating that first. My fav dish of the night was bossam. The meat was very tender, served with ssamjang, garlic, jalapeños, spicy radish, and lettuce. The space itself is small but very clean and nicely decorated with a dark and cozy vibe, offering both bar and table seating, so I'd recommend a reservation. Service was nice with no complaints, total came out to $117, and while the food wasn't mind-blowing across the board, I'd definitely come back for the bossam and to try their pork bone soup. read more

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Cute lil spot for decent soup and bossam. Banchan could be better. We had a lovely server who ran around helping everyone. We had a reservation but 50/50 you might be able to get in at 7pm on a Friday night if you don't read more

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Made reservations at Sungho after seeing it in the Michelin Guide. Kimchi pancake was a hit - spicy and perfectly crispy. Though their signature pork bone soup was well-seasoned, we enjoyed their bossam more, served with delicious ssamjang. Kalguksu was a bit heavy-handed with the black pepper. Would come again, but order takeout next time. read more

Oh my goodness, this place. It is amazing. Amazing Korean food - coming from a Korean from Korea. On a rainy Saturday lunch, we tried it out because we were feeling like hot soup. And boy, did it hit the spot. We got pork bone soup, spicy marinated Dungeness crab, and knife-cut noodle soup. Everything was great, but particularly the pork soup and crab were AMAZING. We also got the pork feet to go. But I am confident that it will be equally as great. We were served by the owner. And she was so friendly. The ambiance is casual. Even if we live in South Bay now, we will be back! read more

Sungho - Pork bone soup and kalguksoo - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Heartwarming Korean food to heal the soul. I'm not big on Korean food but I'll have it once in a while and although sf doesn't have the best Korean food, I feel like the average Korean food lover would enjoy this place. Friends did not want the marinated crab unfortunately :( FYI the bossom plate is huge! read more

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I don't like the music. I think it is kpop. I don't like the cushion seats. I like the beef bone soup and it was flavorful. We got the pig Trotter. This can feed 4 or more people. $58. I was aiming for the collagen. It came with lettuce and dipping sauce. The banchan only had kimchi, it was good, not too spicy. Daikon, up a notch of spice, and marinated onions which was my favorite. No barley tea here. Water or you order drinks. 3.5 and rounded up. Our table next to us cleaned their plates with spicy beef bone soup. A lot more bones like the spine of a small dinosaur. They had seafood pancake. They were so happy with their meal. This place is just one block from UC Hastings. Best route, walk straight from Market on Hyde. Feeling safe in dsylight. read more

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Visited Sungho again today and had another lovely experience. We were seated immediately upon arrival. We ordered the seafood pancake and pork soup again, which were both just as good as the first time I tried these dishes! We also ordered the kalguksu and the spicy raw marinated crab. Loved the spicy raw marinated crab here - it's fresh and flavorful with the perfect level of spice. It's honestly better than all the spicy marinated crabs I've tried in the South Bay - so glad to have found a place in SF that makes this dish so well. Everything I've tried at Sungho so far has been delicious. I'll keep coming back for the amazing soups and food. read more

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Simple Korean comfort food that will warm your belly and putting smile on your face. Efficient service and very good food, it was deep, vibrant, smokey, creamy and umami at the same time. I ordered their signature pork bone broth soup that comes with pork belly. It will reminds you of Japanese tonkotsu ramen broth (both are pork bone base soup). Banchan (side dishes) were basic kimchi, pickled onions and radish kimchi. Rice was perfectly cooked, I ate two bowls. Price was reasonable and the value is definitely there. This should be a good place to eat regularly, if you're in the mood for Korean comfort food. Ambiance is modern and clean, just like you know how young Korean people are. read more

Sungho - Their signature pork bone broth soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Where's my BFFs at? My Broque Fabulous Foodies that is! When going out to eat takes precedence. =X Taking over Joodang (previously longtime Lafayette Coffee Shop), Sungho is a new Korean resto in the TL. And, during the soft opening (until 11/30/24), they're offering 30% OFF your bill! Yup, you read right....30% OFF. Broque or not, can't pass up this offer! Sungho is open for takeout and indoor dining only. Delivery to come. Rezzies on OpenTable. M E N U Korean Cuisine Limited soft opening menu: Gukbap (soup rice), kalguksu (knife cut noodle soup), pajeon (pancakes), yangnyeom gejang (spicy raw crab), and dwaeji galbi (bbq pork), and dessert: hotteok (sweet pancake). Kid's menu available. Check their IG for specials, i.e. jokbal (pig trotters). Not sure if they have their liquor license yet (didn't get a drink menu). F O O D (Prices shown pre-discount.) * Complimentary Banchan: Kimchi cabbage, kimchi radish, pa muchim (scallion salad), and jangajji (soy sauce pickles) All were solid and the perfect accompaniment to the meal for crisp, acidic in-between bites. * Gamjatang: Spicy Pork Bone Soup ($22): https://tinyurl.com/3e7dr2cp My fav Korean soup because I like it spicy! The gamjatang arrived hot and bubbly - the savory pork broth was spicy and herbaceous from the perilla leaves with several large spiny pork back bones. It may take a little effort but picking out the meltingly soft meat in the crevices is worth it. So good. Paired with rice, it was a soulful, comforting dish that hits in this chilly weather. * Dwaeji Galbi: BBQ Pork Collar ($27): https://tinyurl.com/43jy2r5p The pork collar was deliciously rich and tender with a chew. Savory sweet marinade similar to its beef short rib cousin. Leaving it on the sizzling platter until it cooled a bit created a flavorful caramelized crust on the pork collar. S E R V I C E Warm, friendly chef and kind server who kindly packed my leftovers to take home. Prompt food service at lunch (only customer at the time). A M B I A N C E Modern, minimalist space with eight tables and chef counter seats (open kitchen). Top 40s playing. P A R K I N G Metered street parking. Overall, I'm happy to have legit Korean food (Santa Clara quality) close to the office. As we near fluffy weather season, Sungho arrived just in time for Korean comfort food with a steaming facial. Cuz glass skin goals! read more

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ooh my where do i start - so happy that Sungho opened recently, they serve a type of Korean food that isn't as common. it's not cheap but honestly fine for the delicious delicious deeply rich broths they serve. it seemed like a family / friendly group of people serving and cooking, and if you sit at the bar you can watch all the food being prepared. i didn't make a reservation before going on like a thursday night and just had to wait ~10 min. only thing is ya, the area is not the nicest to get to even if you do uber, so be careful pulling up read more

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Called in our order for pickup. Dwaeji Gukbap is very good - soup is silky and pork pieces are tender. it's slightly undersalted even with the spicy paste (easy fix though). Bossam is also well seasoned and most importantly not dry. will be back to try in-person! read more

Sungho - dwaeji gukbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I think this is a good place to take your friends as an intro to Korean soul food with good ambience. It's a bit on the pricier side (~$50+ per person). Some mixed feelings since our server was super sweet and one of the dishes was outstanding. Their jokbal was amazing (a bit salty but cooked with all the right aromatics & clean finish); I'd even say that it's comparable to Southern California Korean restaurants, if you don't mind the price. The soups were decent. The broth just wasn't that deep but they did have a good amount of meat and greens (hence the $24-26 price range). It's one of the better gukbap places in San Francisco if you disregard the price. The kimchi pancake had great crispiness but it was too much batter, not enough kimchi. There's a bit of kick to it but not "kimchi kick"--it was more of "red pepper flake kick"? I'm a harsher critic when it comes to Korean food so all love, I think most people would enjoy it, perhaps I should've have tried their seafood pancake. read more

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Food: 4 Decor: 3 Service: 3 Came here for dinner on the weekend. Booked a reservation a few hours prior to arriving. Overall, solid dinner and would come back. Seafood Pancake with Green Onion A golden, crispy pancake made with fresh green onions and a medley of seafood, perfectly pan-fried. 4/5. One of the better korean pancakes I've had with plenty of seafood. Pork Bone Soup (Signature Dish) Simmered for 24 hours, this hearty broth is paired with tender pork, creating a deeply flavorful and satisfying dish. 4/5. Pork was a bit fatty since it was pork belly, although it wasn't clear on the menu since it just says pork. Would opt for the beef short rib soup instead unless you prefer pork belly. Beef Short Rib Soup Tender beef short ribs in a clear, savory broth, complemented by glass noodles and radish. A warm, hearty, and comforting meal. 5/5. Better than the pork bone soup. I liked the broth more, and the beef short ribs were cooked well. Service was okay. read more

I'm thrilled that sungho has opened--it's serving the same comforting Korean dishes that remind me a lot of Sikdang Woori in the Fillmore (possibly the same chef?). The quality here is a notch above Woori, with every dish on the small menu executed beautifully. The interior is clean, modern, and stylish--truly a thoughtfully designed space. My only wish is for a bit more variety in the side dishes, like the selection Woori used to offer before it temporarily closed. While it's located in the Tenderloin, it's still easy to reach via the 5 bus. read more

Sungho - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Super popular Korean restaurant located in the Tenderloin. The outside is very unassuming with a small sign but the inside vibes were kind of giving modern Scandinavian. We were kinda shocked by how large the tables were but it kinda makes sense since Korean food often gets served with so many accompanying smaller plates. Overall food was pretty authentic and I would definitely rank it high within SF. I also liked that the menu wasn't super all over the place and had every branch of Korean cuisine to exist (i.e. having fried chicken, ddukbokki, kimchi pancake, soups, noodles, grilled meats, etc.) They were pretty focused on pork based soups and pork dishes. The pork bone soup was yummy and hearty. The soup was quite fatty and viscous, a sign of actually having been simmered for many hours. I liked the meats they put in it. There was a mix of pork belly and other meaty parts but they didn't use all the weird ones that traditionally go in the pork bone soup but honestly this was a good thing imo. I also liked that the soup was salty but like not too much. I'd be curious to try the spicy one next time The jokbal was yummy too. The meats were super tender and the flavours were pretty unique. They actually kinda went ham with the herbs because the flavouring was really well soaked into the meats. (I did think it was a bit too much tbh but I think that's just cuz at this point I'm used to less herby jokbals). The kimchi pancake was pretty big and super crispy. I really liked that they didn't oversalt the pancake. I thought they could've lost the meat inside or like seasoned it separately before adding to the pancake cuz it was adding a bit of a weird smell and flavour. read more

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Food is 10/10. I lowered my rating by a star due to service. Our order got lost and no one seemed to notice our empty table even after an hour. We eventually got our meal after I mentioned it. I think the waiters just need more training overall. Despite the hiccup, I would come back because the food is that good. read more

Sungho - Kimchi pancake with pork, Beef short rib soup, Bossam - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been looking for good kalguksu (korean knife cut noodles) in sf & was so happy when i found this place! Inside is cute & would recommend making a reservation in advance as they do get busy. Service was good and kind overall & food was actually 10/10 delicious! Will definitely be coming back to try their other options. read more

Sungho - Pork bone soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great Korean soul food!! We got the pork bone soup (sooo much meat) and beef short rib soup as well as the kimchi pancake. All were super well done in an understated kind of way. Kind of in like a "really nice piece of clothing that's expensive and high quality but not flashy" kind of way. Def recommend coming here read more

As a Busan native, Sungho is about as authentic as it gets AND very f good. I had Sungho with 2 other people with very discerning tastes, one who doesn't consider gukbap as real food and another who had gukbap for the first time, and we all unanimously said it was very f good. Sungho has kept the integrity of the gukbab, but evolved it into something enjoyable across people with different palettes; that is quite remarkable. The restaurant is effortlessly modern and Korean minimalist, owner/host and her crew are on point at all times, and the bathroom is delightfully nice and clean. Thank you, Sungho. See you soon! read more

I love that the Korean food scene is growing in SF so I don't always have to drive down to South Bay, and Sungho is a great addition. Don't let its location in the TL turn you off! My friend and I had a reservation for Sunday at noon (because I wanted opentable points LOL) but there were plenty of seats available for walk ins. The menu is pretty short, but honestly I prefer that because it shows me that they're confident in the dishes they're serving. We were gonna try the pork bone soup (gukbap) that they're known for, but neither of us were craving pork so maybe another time. - Seafood pancake: this was huge! I loved how thin and crispy it was, and it had a good amount of squid and octopus. The table next to us ordered the kimchi pancake but the seafood one looked better imo. - Beef short rib soup (galbitang): so warm and comforting on a cold rainy day! They gave two big ribs and the meat just fell off the bone. The soup was pretty peppery, unlike other places that give you pepper to add on your own. - Kalguksu: another great option! The noodles were perfectly chewy, and there was a good amount of beef, which was super tender and flavorful. This broth was similarly peppery but much thicker than the galbitang's. - Banchan: the kimchi had a bit too strong of a fermented flavor for my taste, but the radish was so good! We were a bit confused at first though because the pancake came out before the banchan. - Hotteok: I saw on tiktok that they had this and was so excited to try - while it satisfied the craving, it wasn't fully what I was looking for. It seemed like the entire thing had been fried instead of traditionally pan fried, and it was a bit too doughy on the inside. The filling was really good though and not overly sweet. It was quiet inside so easy to have a conversation, though the tables are placed quite close together. Service was attentive but not pushy. It's a bit pricey for the TL, but the portions are large so I feel like it's still pretty worth. This is a nice cozy spot if you're looking for comforting Korean food in the city - will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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I was glad to try this new Korean restaurant in San Francisco because it's absolutely phenomenal. Not many places have yangnyeom-gejan which is a spicy delicious marinated raw crab dish popular in Korea. I tried it here and it was very fresh and delicious. It Had a nice spicy kick in the crab meat was so tender I could suck it out of the legs. Kimchi pancakes had a very robust flavor, had a nice crisp and soft texture to them. They also give you this homemade dipping sauce, which is absolutely phenomenal with the pancakes. The Dwaeji gukbap (spicy Korean pork bone soup) was full of flavor and the meat seems to be good quality. This place has just added a really nice option for some more authentic and quality Korean food in the city and the Bat Area for that matter. read more

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kind of a hidden gem... they took over joodang which was a korean fusion place I really liked and closed down only after a few months D: hopefully sungho remains open for a while bc their food is pretty solid! the raw marinated crab was actually pretty spicy I haven't had such a good kick since singapore. the kalguksu had soft & chewy noodles, the seafood pajeon had lots of seafood, and the pork bone soup was so comforting and packed a generous amount of meat. the korean ajumma who served us was so sweet. also, the soju was in such a pretty bottle :") read more

Sungho - raw marinated crab - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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