While in SF, you have to visit this cozy establishment on the corner of the street. After my daughter 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! read more

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My friend and I came here right at 5pm before seeing a 7pm show at the Orpheum on a Tuesday evening. 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. read more

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I love this place--it's become my go-to spot with friends. The atmosphere is fantastic and really captures the vibe of a Korean pocha (street pub). As a Korean, I definitely give the food my stamp of approval. The only thing I wish is that they gave some banchan with the meals for the full korean experience. That said, I've tried almost everything on the menu, and it's consistently delicious. My top recommendations are the fried eggplant, the spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki), and especially the wings. The wings are absolutely phenomenal and are a must-order every time. read more

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I really wanted to like Yasijang since it is close to where I live and run by some genuinely nice Korean folks, both in the kitchen and front of house. Unfortunately, most of the dishes fell pretty flat for me. Here's a breakdown of everything we tried: Mini Jeon - This came out as a set of three mini pancakes, and while they were fried expertly with a nice crisp exterior, I did not really get much of the ingredient flavors at all, which was supposed to have an array of vegetables and seafood. Truffle Bosot Fry - These were fantastic. Each enoki was fried so the stems were splayed out and then dusted in truffle salt. It was clear the chef has a deft hand at the fryer, as both of the first two starters had an amazing crunch to them. Spicy Tuna Tower - This seemed like a popular item, but it was really disappointing. It felt like a quantity over quality dish, with the spicy tuna indeed piled high, but very clumpy, as if it had just been scooped straight out of the fridge, and not a pleasant texture. There was not much flavor or spice to it and the kappa maki rolls that the tuna sat atop were unfortunately not made well, as most of them fell apart just from picking them up with chopsticks. K-Fried Chicken - Pretty good value since you get 8 decently sized pieces for $20, or $22 if you want to add a sauce. It was curious that they do not let you do half and half, since the sauces are likely pre-made and that is such a common option at most other KFC spots. The bigger issue was the fry on the chicken as huge pieces of batter were missing from every piece, and it did not have that signature shattering crunch I expect, which suggested the oil was not hot enough and that they did not double fry the chicken. The soy and garlic flavor was actually pretty good, so it was doubly disappointing that the chicken was not fried properly. Hwe-Muchim. - This dish was an absolute disaster. The cubes of fish and salad were absolutely drowning in cho-jang, and it was really unbalanced, so all you tasted was gochujang. The lettuce was so wilted under the sheer amount of liquid that it made the dish difficult to eat. I actually took this home, drained most of the liquid, rinsed off the fish, added fresh greens and a homemade dressing, and it tasted much better. The staff were friendly enough, but this place is clearly targeting a drinking or late-night crowd so I would avoid if your main goal is to enjoy the food itself. Seems like a fun enough place if you were just wanting to stop in and have some snacks with your drinks or as an end of night stop as the 4-cha or 5-cha (IYKYK). read more

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Food and drinks were good - my personal favorites were the samgyeopsal and corn cheese. Drinks were good too though they only had soju/beer/sake and no cocktails. Very easing to get seating on a friday night and staff was attentive. Place was dimly lit and not too loud inside. read more

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We had the dragon roll, fried chicken w/spicy mayo, bulgogi, and bento box. It was all very delicious. The staff were very friendly. read more

Yasijang - We were hungry - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Easy seating (and parking) for an early dinner on a Monday night. The restaurant was dark, and we noticed an installation on the wall. It turns out people collect their bottle caps in clear capsules. Fun idea. We were very pleased to hear Woodz for most of our dining experience. I love jokbal, and I've never had it served in this style. Usually I've had large platters of sliced meat, but this was a bowl of the boney parts. It was so delicious. It melted right off the bone, and it had a little heat. I want to go back for this alone. Also enjoyed a dish of kimchi fried rice and sotteok sotteok with a happy hour priced soju. read more

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The food is good and the staff was attentive. The Samgyeopsal was a personal standout, as was the kimchi fried rice. It was a little jarring to see that they have sushi. We did not try any of the sushi - but it just seemed a little out of place. But the korean food was good. For a pocha, I knock a star because it was actually surprisingly quiet inside and the drinks were a little limited. They had soju/beer/sake, but no cocktails or pitchers. read more

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Wow, this place is a 10/10. Authentic, delicious and great service. Everyone was so kind, attentive and enthusiastic. Our server even surprised me with a birthday sweet treat and candle :) so kind. We felt like we were in Korea/Japan being here. Love the fusion of options to choose from, food to drinks! We got the odeng fish cake soup, spicy tuna tower, 1,000 roll, and sashimi salad. Also got enoki fry and lion king not pictured as we devoured too quickly. Everything was 10/10!! Only thing I'd say is that the Lion King was too sweet for me but was still good. Got the glass cold sake which was nice. Kirin and Asahi are classic choices. Would definitely be back here!! read more

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Absolutely rude and unprofessional staff! I went out of my way to visit this restaurant because I saw they had options I like. I take the bus for 15 minutes and when I get there I ask to use the restroom before I order. The waitress was completely dismissive and rude. I let her know I'd be ordering and was a paying customer and could order before I used the restroom. Again she dismissed me and shouted no from across the restaurant. Horrible experience. You are chasing away customers. read more

I came for dinner (made a reservation) before the symphony (about 1.5 block walk from Herbst theatre). From the restaurant's website, I imagined the restaurant to be much larger. Instead, it was small - probably sits 25 (tightly) without the bar and maybe 20 with the bar. My table was next to the bar - felt cramped sitting in the corner - that's why it is a 4 star rating. Food was served temperature hot with kindness. Flavors, smell and presentation were good. I would recommend the sausage basket, a variety of different sausages, for an appetizer. It's a good segue into your main entrees which are small shared plates. They have a bar challenge - filling up a vase with empty bottle caps. Thought that was fun and an incentive/motivation for returning. The restaurant definitely would be a good bar place to hang out and simply have fun. Service was excellent - orders kept coming out as well as for deliveries. The wait staff always had a smile and kept asking if we are okay or if we need anything else. I thought the restaurant stools were unusual. Since there is no space to put your coat, purse, bags, etc., the stools open up for storage. I thought this was cleaver. read more

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Just had an amazing Korean meal and the service was great. Everything was delicious. The bulldak chicken was a standout - super crispy with a fantastic spice and great texture. The corn cheese is always a classic and definitely one of my favorites. We also tried the deep fried rice cakes and sausages which were very good, especially with the glaze. They were soft on the inside but perfectly crispy on the outside. The budae jjigae (army soup) was also good, with the sausage and spam being perfect for the rainy weather. The musubi roulette which comes with 6 pieces and only one contains wasabi. So interesting and fun! The interior is lively and cool with all the led signages. I plan to come back for happy hour soon! Cheers! read more

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This place was so good and so affordable. Everything on the menu is extremely shareable and great with friends. My friends and I practically ordered the menu but the few standouts were the wings, the wagyu fried rice, and the stairway to heaven. So affordable for so much sushi. And the fish tasted super fresh. Loved all of it. read more

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Nice lil retro cozy pocha spot at civic center that has your usual Korean bar dishes but also a variety of sushi rolls, nigiri's, and omakase style selections! Came on a Fri night and got a bar seat fairly quickly but would def make a reservation as the place looks full. Had our order taken pretty quick and the food came out pretty quick as well. We ordered the budae jjigae and grilled pork belly with kimchi. The jjigae was super thick and flavorful, they didn't skimp on the meat at all! Pork belly was nice and juicy with a good amount of crisp! Saw a lot of more enticing dishes come out to other tables so would def come back to try! read more

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Food - 5/5 - mmm...mmHmm...I like this place because it was a unique blend of Japanese and Authentic Korean dishes. I'm a big fan of soup-- NAGASAKI CHAMPON--had seafood, noodles and a light white broth (not collagen enriched) but it was still good. Daughter enjoyed her--milk yogurt soda, calamansi Korean soda and veggie bibimbap with bulgogi + tofu extra. Service - 5/5 - I love how the Korean lady was so polite and came back to our table --to ask if everything was okay. Wasn't sure if this was a kid friendly place --as it looked more like a Korean bar --but the owner gave my daughter a bunch of delicious Korean sodas. Ambiance - 5/5 - I like the ambiance and the nightlife--it was a horrible walk on Eddy St. Tenderloin but this food was worth the walk. Nice place to party with co-workers or close friends--on Van Ness Ave. read more

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Cozy Korean spot near Civic Center, serving comfort Korean classics and a variety of tapas! Great service and didn't have to wait on a Thursday night. The Bulgogi nachos are beautiful, and the bulgogi serving is plentiful! The nachos themselves are delightfully roasted. The truffle enoki is a MUST if you're a truffle fan. Reminds me of the Mensho Ramen enoki appetizers! We also got the 49s roll, beautifully arranged with a refreshing bite of lemon on top. The kimchi fried rice is also a classic you can't miss. read more

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Made a reservations for noon on a Tuesday-- just in case. Didn't need it but glad we made it anyways. Service was decent in this clean, small and slightly dark environment. Food was as expected and we were not disappointed. read more

Yasijang - Fresh Sushi and Sashimi-yum - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was amazing! I'm obsessed and have to come back. They are open late, staff was extremely friendly and the food was soo good. Definitely coming back. The restaurant itself is small and very cute! read more

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We were sat next to a drunk incel adjacent guy and his uncomfortable friends. Very weird listening to their convos. I liked my dish, it was basically tofu in a spicy gochujang sauce. My rice intake was balance today as i feel like their wasn't enough rice for my liking. I would say that it was a little too spicy for my white taste buds, but noting unbearable at all. Chill spot, but my Korean friend was hating a bit so not the best vibes ig. read more

Yasijang - My pov of the tofu - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Walked over Yasijang from Civic Center BART Station and that was an adventure of its own. Yasijang is so aesthetically pleasing and felt quite homey. Lots of decor, the lights, not so bright, perfect place to have a drink and some great food. I started with one of their specials (written up on a board)- the watermelon soju. So refreshing, especially after that walk. My friend and I shared the following items - Korean Fried Chicken- we got the sweet spicy flavor and it was really good! Not the most crispness wings, but the flavor was definitely there. Hamachi Roll - Mmm yellowtail! So interesting how this place has a mix of Japanese and Korean foods. Yum. We both enjoyed the roll. Corn Cheese - not the best, but still pretty good. Mild-ish on the flavors, but I do love corn and cheese! The sashimi salad- forgot what it was called, but we both weren't really a fan since it was way too saucey and took away from the flavors of the leaves and raw fish. Service was great in the beginning and food came out really quickly! It took a while for our waters to be refilled later on, but all good. It seems their army soup dishes are popular here. If I return, will def try one of those! read more

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definitely a hidden gem! a korean pocha/ japanese spot that has fun dishes like spam roulette. the staff was attentive and ensured our tteokbokki was cooked well! we got the: - juksuk tteokbokki ($27): huge portion, definitely must share. I have a decent spice tolerance but thought the sauce was quite spicy, be warned - odeng tang ($20): quite comforting and nostalgic - mini jeon ($10): definitely not worth it, really tiny portion and a bit mushy read more

Yasijang - menu - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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High quality Korean food and sushi I recommend driving in this neighborhood instead of walking but once inside the restaurant, I was so happy I came here! read more

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We came here as a walk in and was not disappointed! This place is a pocha that also serves sushi. I don't always have high hopes for places that serve too many different cultures cuisines, but this place does it well! The fried chicken was perfectly crispy and battered. We ordered a pork bbq dish as well. The star of the show was the huge sushi platter. All of the fish was so fresh and the poke salad had the perfect amount of spice. My friends and I were all impressed by this spot and will be back! read more

Yasijang - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped here for dinner after spending a lovely day crocheting around the city and before a lovely night going to see the symphony. Ordered kimbap and the "kraken". Both were great - I quite like very seafoody soupy things. We didn't go too hard on the drinks (one soju + beer), but lining the wall were jars of bottle caps from people who seem to go pretty hard regularly. Love that neighborhood bar feel - impressive for a place that opened so recently. I've been to a punch of Korean bars (pocha?) in Oakland, but this was the first I've been to in city. "Do they ever explain what bulgogi is to you?" - boy who they probably assumed does not go to many Korean bars. read more

Yasijang - Kimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

3rd time at Yasijang and overdue for a review. The food here is great (good variety of Korean bar snacks and comfort dishes, plus sushi), a big drink menu for the soju lovers, and open late in the heart of the city. I've come with friends for quiet dinners and nightcaps after hitting the bars on Polk St. late at night. The service is always friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere is fun. The sushi is also really fresh for a place that isn't solely focused on sushi. Highly recommend! read more

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This is the perfect place to come for lunch if your in the area. They started offering lunch time specials that are really good priced for what you are getting. The servers have been really nice and I've never had to wait for a table during lunch time. I was able order and eat within my 30 minute lunch break. read more

Yasijang - Inside the restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Mini Jeon contained ample squid, was well-fried but we did not really enjoy its gluey mouthfeel. Budae jjigae was a delicious eat with strong gochujang presence and sufficiently-portioned (at its price) but lacked greens (with the exception of scallion). Extraordinary service (almost compulsively attentive) by the friendly waitress. The restaurant's interior has an inviting, cozy and very attractive decor. read more

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Lots of shareable snacks on the menu. 6pm on Saturday had no wait but the restaurant is not that big so it filled up soon after. Fun spot to go before or after going to the bars nearby! Food was a little heavy, but quite tasty. read more

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1/24/26 Saturday - Arrived at about 5:15pm, 15-min after it opened. There were two other couples there. We were seated immediately and ordered the Kimchi fried rice, which was at least a medium spice. Threw me off about as everything on the menu that had spice was marked as such, except THIS. I couldn't eat it as it was too spicy. And I normally do eat kimchi. We asked it we could switch it out for the bulgogi fried rice. They weren't willing to do that but they were willing to give a generous discount ($7 off?) of that one item, as a consultation. The friend chicken was amazing and so was the yellow tail sushi we ordered. I'd gladly go back and highly recommend. read more

Yasijang - 8-piece fried chicken - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here on a Saturday at around 8:30 pm. We called 30 minutes before arriving with a party of 7 and they were able to accommodate us without any problems. The inside was small and homey. I got to try the jjamppong and the kimchi fried rice. The jjamppong was great. I like spicy and it was decently spicy, and the seafood tasted very fresh. The one thing I would complain about though is that they didn't give us much noodles. Kind of unfortunate since they were very generous with the seafood. The kimchi fried rice was also great. I don't like when Korean restaurants douse sesame oil in kimchi fried rice, but this one was well balanced. We also got soju and beer. The prices on these were comparable to other pochas/Korean restaurants in the area. read more

Yasijang - Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Fun place to come to for food and drinks. Food was pretty good for the most part. - Soy garlic k-fried chicken: this was good and juicy. I like the wing pieces. Super crispy and flavorful. - Bossam: was alright. About 5 pieces. Came with sauce, but could have used more marination and flavor. Also wish there was a lettuce to wrap with. - Pork bangbang: this was tender and super flavorful. - Stairway to heaven: this was a nice surprise. The sushi was presented in a really cool way and the quality was really good. - Fresh lemon soju: I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it looked like lemon slices in soju. But it was really good and I appreciated the freshness of the lemon. Overall, it was a great place for a GNO. read more

Since I moved to the Bay area from Korea, I constantly tried Korean restaurants. I actually was surprised that why we don't have great Korean restaurants in the city, compare to LA and NY. But Yasijang was great! All staffs were super kind and attentive and the food was very authentic and I could literally tell they use good ingredients! The chef shared the he's really trying to make a better authentic & quality Korean food. It's great for groups and try bunch of different dishes together! Don't forget to make so-mac! read more

Stumbled across this place on Van Ness. Perfect spot for drinks with friends. I ordered Wang Jokbal, Soju and a beer. Jokbal is excellent. Perfectly cooked. Great flavor. Plus garlic, special sauce, jalapeño and kimchi. The only part missing are my buddies. I will have to bring them next time. Come here with friends. Have a good time. read more

Yasijang - Wang Jokbal - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great value for the price! Great service! Not anything special but decent! I'd come back again! read more

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Surprised at how selective their service is. Was seated at the bar. I ordered a bottle of soju. The older waitress asked what I would like for food. I told her I wouldn't be ordering food at the moment and just drinking. She scolded that I had to "ask first", "this is a restaurant not a bar". First off, didn't know it was a thing, that I wasn't allowed to order drinks at a restaurant that served drinks. Second, I have never been told that at any other establishment. Once she walked off, I knew I would never be returning and will definitely never recommend anyone to this restaurant again. I asked the other waitress for my check, paid for my $14 bottle of soju and left with it in hand. When I turned around to leave, there were plenty of empty tables, so I wasn't taking up any seats for "food" customers. Also, there is a whole wall dedicated to bottle caps were drinking is encouraged. read more

Yasijang - Soju - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped by here on a Saturday evening and thankfully only had a few minute wait. We ordered the Buldak with Cheese Corn, K-Fried Chicken, Fried Enoki Mushroom, Bulgogi Nachos and the Dragon Roll. I'm not a big fan of spicy foods so I was glad they were able to provide the Buldak without the spicy sauce, though I wish there was a substitute sauce since the chicken ended up being dry. The K-Fried Chicken flavor was good but the coating kept falling off the chicken and I wish it was more integrated with the actual chicken.. it was also a little oily for my liking :( The rest of the dishes were great and staff members were so attentive and helpful. Def a cute dinner spot, so we'll be back to try other dishes :) read more

Yasijang - Corn Cheese with Buldak - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So good. I was able to have a full fresh fish meal and my boyfriend had his Korean bar food and we were both so happy. If you're seeing a show over here it is the best food, best service, best price point. read more

Yasijang - Grilled Yellowtail Collar - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Had dinner on a Friday as a party of 4 and were seated right away at 6 pm with no reservations. By the time we left around 7:30 people were waiting to be seated as the restaurant had filled up. Service was attentive and friendly. The food arrived quickly after ordering. We ordered the corn cheese, sotteok sotteok (2 orders), mini jeon, jeyuk bokkeum, and bulgogi fried rice to share. It was plenty of food for everyone. We also arrived at happy hour so were able to get beer and wine at a great price. Highly recommended if you have a craving for Korean cuisine. read more

Came to grab a quick dinner after our initial plans fell through. Between 2 people we shared the army stew and bossam for an app. The army stew was great and definitely large enough to share with 2-3 people. It came with ramen noodles and rice cakes along with spam, sausage, beans and onions. Such a classic bar food dish! The bossam was good as well and fairly tender. I do wish it came with lettuce to wrap the pork slices in to lighten the dish. Overall fun spot for eating and drinking. We were going to a bar after but I wish I would have gotten some soju as well. read more

Yasijang - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I recently visited Yasijiang Korean Restaurant in San Francisco, and overall the food was really good, though the wait was quite long. The place was very busy when we arrived, and we had to wait a while before being seated. It seems pretty popular, so I'd recommend coming earlier or being prepared for a bit of a line. read more