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Daeho Kalbijim & Beef Soup in San Francisco

4.6 (199) 1620 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115, United States

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Korean restaurant
Cold noodle restaurant
Korean beef restaurant
Korean rib restaurant
Soup restaurant

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San Francisco, City and County of San Francisco, California, US

Phone: +1 415-563-1388
Site: http://daehodininggroup.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Thursday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Friday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday:10:30 AM–2:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.6

199 Reviews for Daeho Kalbijim & Beef Soup 2024:

Review №1

2024-06-21 21:48:42

Went on Saturday night and waited about 20min. Didnt get to try the galbi jjim, which is a shame since they dont have single-serving options. The jabchae was a good appetizer, although not quite traditional. The bibimbap was tasty, but the spicy short rib soup was a bit sour.

Review №2

2024-05-11 13:47:47

Authentic Korean cuisine but not impressive to be honest. Foods were good except for the kimchi not many choices as other Korean restaurants, and tasted not good. Quick service but maybe too quick, felt like they pushed you to leave after you done your meals. Prepared to long queue because they don’t accept the reservation. We never come back again because of really long wait and unfriendly service.

Review №3

2024-05-14 17:59:09

We got the braised beef, with half cheese. They put cheese on half the dish for us. Which was nice because one of our party cant have dairy. It came with accompanying fermented vegetables and purple rice. The food was very good with a large portion. There was 2 of us, we didnt get close to finishing it. The atmosphere was nice, but it felt like they had one song on repeat with heavy base for the whole visit

Review №4

2024-06-30 00:33:24

Incredible flavors with a touch of show. Ended up getting a mild and medium braised beef bowels and loved them both.Expect to order food even before you sit. Some items take almost a hour to cook so they help with expediting your experience and not have you sitting forever.Two bowls ended up being enough for 7 of us. And don’t forget to add some toppings as well (cheese is highly recommended)!

Review №5

2024-03-23 22:01:18

The portion is getting smaller and price is getting higher. However, still 5 star for the taste and presentation! Not sure how can it be anything lower than 5 stars.The cheese on the top is well presented and looks fancy but recommend no cheese since it makes the whole thing too oily to our liking.Beer is good and vibe is fantastic~Be there early since there’s 1-2 hour waiting time during rush hours.Btw, if you are vegetarian or vegan, don’t even bother coming here - not worth your time.

Review №6

2024-03-31 06:04:32

Having tried daeho around the country. The consistency is what really shines. I have yet to go to one that significantly differs from another in terms for food quality. I love the spice, sweet, savoriness of their famous beef rib casserole. If you havent tried, your missing out!

Review №7

2024-03-26 12:04:18

I get the hype - food is delicious. We had a galbi bibimbap and the braised beef rib / oxtail kalbijjim. So flavorful and meat very tender. We were 4 people and probably would have been full with just the large kalbijjim, as we had trouble finishing everything. Servers were really friendly and kept the banchan plentiful. Also, the kimchi was one of the better kimchi’s I’ve had. Great meal, I will be back!

Review №8

2024-03-02 20:18:15

As a Korean-American visitor from Seattle, I had to try Daeho since it’s a very hyped up kalbijjim restaurant. Seattle just opened up their first Daeho location couple weeks ago so I wanted to try and compare it the OG spot (have yet to try Seattle). The kalbi in SF set the bar very hig. I would come again and recommend this place to everyone who wants to try Korean food.FoodI ordered the Daeho kalbitang with extra meat and all I can say is that the kalbi (beef) was sooo good. The meat was super tender and just melted in my mouth. The soup being infused with the beef just made everything even better. I would actually recommend not getting the Daeho kalbitang and just get the regular kalbitang since the seafood was not very good. Just come for the beef. There was so much meat and I could not believe how much beef they gave for the extra meat. Very worth the $4 for almost double the meat.I can’t wait to try Daeho again in Seattle and go with friends so I can order the Daeho kalbijjim since the portions are big enough for a couple people.AtmosphereThe inside of the restaurant is bustling and very busy. The noise level was loud with all the people in there and the sort of narrow space. Casual atmosphere and wear. It’s a great place to come for good food with friends casually. You can see people get their food torched tableside and that’s always fun.PricingPricing is a little bit more expensive than what I’m used to paying for kalbi but it is money well spent. The quality of the beef was one of the best I’ve ever had.ServiceService was faster than I expected for how busy the restaurant was on a Thursday night. You order food at the front counter where you check in. The food is brought to your table. This helps to streamline process and let your food come out faster. Not much interaction with the staff though.OtherHIGHLY recommend making a reservation online in advance (Yelp). I went on a Thursday night at 7pm and they were saying walk in wait times were 2 hours wow. Be prepared to wait since there are so many people regardless of reservation status. Only street parking around the area.

Review №9

2024-01-23 06:27:47

Delicious Korean food to share. Need to book in advance. You order at the door and get seated when the food is ready - the timing was perfect and the food was great. Very large portions. Staff was helpful and dietary restrictions were very easy to manage

Review №10

2024-04-26 06:48:58

We actually wanted to eat korean bbq with a grill and then came across a different kind of korean bbq - luckily for us. the food was bombastic. five of us went to eat and ordered a big pot for everyone. all the ingredients (meat, vegetables, cheese and spices) were so extremely delicious. definitely worth a visit if you make a trip to japantown.

Review №11

2024-06-14 22:21:21

Daeho is my favorite restaurant in SF. If you like to eat meat, I think this is a must-visit restaurant for you. I always bring 2-3 people and order the kalbijjjm. The meat is REALLY rich and tender, and the broth/vegetables are really flavorful. You can get a few different levels of spicd, my favorite is mild. You can also get cheese on top (not pictured here), which they melt with a blowtorch in front of you.The only criticism I have is that the banchan and vegetables can be kinda hit or miss. The kimchi is probably below average/not very strongly fermented, and sometimes the vegetables can be undercooked when you get them.

Review №12

2023-11-12 06:47:14

One of the best places in the world. Ive been to many Korean restaurants in different countries, but this one doesnt compare to others. their signature dish is simply to die for. The meat was divinely delicious and melted in your mouth. We ordered a portion for two, it was big for us and we started sweating with ourselves. the staff is very friendly. The dish already included rice and there were compliments from the restaurant. They also provided free water.

Review №13

2024-02-01 23:27:58

Loved the quick service and the serving size! Got the regular which says it’s for 2-3 people, but my friend and I left with enough leftovers for 2 more servings. Since it’s a busy place it can be a little hard to get the server’s attention once your food has been served, but overall the service was good and courteous. We ordered the Kalbijim since it’s the restaurant’s namesake. I liked it - especially the beef - and it hit the spot but sadly the dish in its entirety wasn’t mind blowing which is why the 4 stars and not 5. I wouldn’t mind coming back to sample the other dishes especially with a larger group of friends so I’d get to try more variety. But I doubt I’d come back if it was with just one friend.

Review №14

2024-01-27 03:54:25

Had this place during the pandemic, but always had it delivered. Finally tried the dining experience. & Boy oh boy, it didnt disappoint.Service: Kind staff. Greeted immediately at the door. We came around 1230pm on a Thursday and it was busy but still was able to get immediately seared.Food: We ordered the Galbijjim with glass noodles, vegetables and cheese (pictured) and it hit the spot. Nice and cheesy & they fire torches it at the table. What a nice experience. The meat was nice and tender. Vegetables nicely cooked and not mushy. Same goes for the noodles. Not mushy and not chewy. It was evenly distributed. I didnt feel like they gave you more than one ingredient. It was perfectly portioned. There was 2 of us and we got the regular portion which typically feeds between 2-3 ppl. The portion size is larger than normal and we had more than half left to eat.Parking: there is metered street parking $5.25/30 minutes. Instead of metered street parking, you might want to check and see if Japan town has garage parking. It might be more affordable.

Review №15

2024-02-05 05:39:14

Great korean dishes. Gabi-jim is one of the top quality you can get in the States. Other menu was also quite tasty.Great service, and servers were super helpful and friendly.This is quite noisy and lively place where you can enjoy drink with superior Korean food. One of the downside is that you may need to wait long time...

Review №16

2024-03-01 19:21:50

10/10 would recommend this to all!- amazing service- efficient service (took our order before seating us) and communicative- insane food!!!Our party was 8 people- 4 guys and 4 gals- a very hungry partyWe ordered:1) Kalbi Tang (beef rib soup)2) Kalbijjim (Braised beef rib)- large- mild- all toppings, including the cheese!3) Kko Gal Jjim (braised beef rib with oxtail)- regular- spicy- all toppings except cheeseAll food came with sides, including rice and kimchi.So delicious and maybe ordered slightly too much. Two regular sizes would have been better. We ate plenty and well. Would definitely come again!

Review №17

2024-04-16 06:03:41

Daeho is a must eat restaurant in San Francisco, you cannot leave the city without trying it. The food is fairly straightforward, get the galbijjim, add cheese and have it medium spicy at least, and youre good to go

Review №18

2023-09-07 05:27:23

Love this place at the first time. We ordered a regular Kko Gal Jjim ( beef rib with ox tail) and cheese on top. The topped cheese is torched at the table. So entertaining 🤩 Quick service for rice and ban chan dishes. Friendly staffs.The beef ribs were so well-cooked that they were melting in the mouth.Seasoning was excellent: slightly spicy as I like it to be!

Review №19

2024-06-23 19:28:56

How can I even manage to describe this place? Very very busy but well worth the wait time. Food is a must try and the service is amazing. A little cramped at times but that’s what happens when the restaurant has a good reputation like this. Would definitely recommend another visit or two.

Review №20

2024-05-10 04:58:09

Ordered the large kalbijim for 3 people. It was plentiful and cooked to perfection. Paired really well with soju and makgeolli. Pro Tip: The stone pot keeps cooking so don’t forget to turn the food over so it doesn’t burn on the bottom.

Review №21

2023-09-02 01:33:53

Busy in-n-out place: know what to order before you walk in the restaurant as you need to order before being seated.We ordered a single dish to share. The presentation was pretty entertaining as the sizzling dish topped with cheese is torched at the table to melt the cheese!The beef ribs were so well prepared and cooked that they were melting in the mouth.Seasoning was excellent: slightly spicy as I like it to be!

Review №22

2024-04-19 23:53:14

The establishment is clearly popular and well-liked - very crowded in-house and to-go orders flying out the door (we were seated right next to their takeout pickup station). Coming from Dallas, though, where we have dozens of amazing Korean restaurants (D/FW is one of the highest per capita Korean-American areas in the country), I wasn’t impressed. The food was pretty good, don’t get me wrong, but we both felt rushed and overlooked most of the time we were there (the servers only checked in on us when we vigorously waved them down until they decided our table was ready to be turned over, when they started trying to clear away dishes we were still eating, and our table had not been set up fully so we kept having to help ourselves to nearby tables’ salt or serving utensils to be able to enjoy our meal). At the end of the visit, we both wished we’d gone to one of the more-traditional-seeming Korean restaurants nearby so we might have had a better service experience, and maybe NOT been served soju in cheap plastic instead of actual glassware or been given nice, round stainless steel chopsticks instead of trendy-seeming skinny flat square ones that we both agreed were awkward to hold and eat with.As far as ambiance, it was more bar-like than restaurant-like in a lot of ways - very loud to the point we struggled to hear eachother.Comparing to restaurants at home, I can think of a dozen I’d return to before this place, but I don’t know, maybe this is great for San Francisco.We had a seollangtang and a bibimbap, fwiw.

Review №23

2024-06-18 01:46:25

This place is expensive, but keep in mind, each stew can feed like 3 to 5 people. If you order cheese, theyll come out and torch it.The host was nice and was able to cater to our needs. Every dish here was fantastic and this was one of the S tier meals that Ive had. They are popular tho, so prepare to wait even on a weekday dinner time.

Review №24

2024-04-06 04:10:44

Absolutely fantastic experience. The wait can be quite a bit but it is definitely worth it. The braised beef rib and oxtail Kalbijim has set a new standard for me. Portions are pretty decent--the regular could easily be for 3 people. Tip: even if the online waitlist reservation system says there is no wait, be sure to keep checking back to see if you need to snag a spot on the waitlist as that could change in a matter of minutes.

Review №25

2024-06-30 07:06:32

It’s great experience for me and my friends to have delicious food and excellent services after golfing at Presideo of San Francisco. I will visit again. Many Thanks!!!

Review №26

2024-01-25 07:47:44

As a mildly sadistic lover of spicy food, this place met the mark. ❤️‍🔥 Come hungry.The restaurant was packed but we were able to get seated immediately as a party of two (it seems like many people come here in larger groups!).

Review №27

2024-03-05 02:29:51

The fact that i’ve lived here for more than 5 years and had never been to daeho is a crime. Food was out of this world, service was fast and efficient, and it was such a blast. Highly recommend if you’ve got visitors in town or are looking for an outrageously good time at a very reasonable price. worth getting an extra side of rice cakes and the japchae

Review №28

2024-05-13 12:50:28

The food is absolutely phenomenal. Some of the best food Ive had, first time having the kalbijim and 10/10 no doubt about it

Review №29

2023-07-06 18:12:02

This place is always packed. I definitely recommend putting your name down on their Yelp waitlist so you know how long it will take before your table is ready. We got the cheese kalbijjim for 3 people, and we had quite a bit left after we were done eating. They ask you to order your food when you are next in line so they can start prepping it ahead of time. This makes sense given how packed they are. If you like spicy, then go for 3 or more spice levels. We chose level 2 spice, and it was still on the sweeter end. If you have any leftover food, they will give you to go containers that theyll seal after you are done.Their kalbijjim is what they are known for, and its really good.

Review №30

2023-07-03 08:48:04

Okay this one’s an extremely easy 5.The kalbijim stew (especially with the torched cheese) is nothing short of divine - meat falling off the bone, a thick, umami sauce, and those delicious roasted veggies. The sides are delicious - especially the spring onion kimchi - and the tartare and bibimbap delivered perfectly.Service is kind and attentive. Definitely get here early if you want to eat soon! Since they don’t take res, there’s usually a line by 4 (30 mins before opening) that’s fairly long outside the restaurant, where they’ll take preorders.Will definitely be visiting again and is definitely the best Korean food I’ve had in SF.

Review №31

2023-04-02 04:50:06

My friend and I went there for dinner, and we waited for at least an hour to get our table. We ordered the signature item, the braised beef short ribs (regular size, mild spicy, topped with cheese), and the beef rib soup with rice cake and egg. The hot melted cheese with the beef ribs, that was sooo goood! Loved it!! The soup was pretty good too. Overall, the food was good and the service was not bad. Definitely would recommend it to someone who wants Korean food :)

Review №32

2023-09-09 23:37:47

The beef short ribs were incredibly tender and packed with flavor, and what really set it apart was the delightful addition of melted cheese on top. This cheesy goodness elevated the dish to a whole new level, adding a rich and savory dimension that was simply irresistible. Its a must-try for anyone looking to savor Korean cuisine with a delicious twist!

Review №33

2023-12-21 17:46:46

Was visiting and was brought here by little cousins. I was skeptical of the cheese and Korean cuisine combo but the cheesy-dish was a dream! may be one of the most delicious thing Ive tasted! the beef tartare dish was great as well and it was ordered by accident!

Review №34

2024-05-26 20:25:27

Went here with a friend and we split the Kalbijjim with added rice cakes and cheese.It was delightful. The meat was tender and the broth was perfectly flavored. Super fun that they come and torch the cheese in front of you.Portion was massive— would have comfortably fed 3-4 if wanted.

Review №35

2023-04-23 20:21:41

This restaurant exceeds expectations, the food is delicious and made high quality ingredients.My favorite dish is the beef soup(Kalbi tang)The broth is so light and flavorful and the meat is tender and tastes amazing staff is friendly and they put a show when you order the braised beef with the cheese on top.

Review №36

2024-06-17 01:02:44

Delicious Korean food. We always get the kalbijim because it’s what they are famous for. You should go with a group of 4 because then you can share a large and you get better money’s worth. They are very efficient as they take the order while you wait for a table, so the wait is not that bad.

Review №37

2024-02-05 22:11:37

If you’re celiac, there’s only one option for you in the menu, the seolleontang soup, just add some salt and chives and it’s quite good. It’s such a shame their rice and kimchi aren’t gluten free. I wouldn’t choose to eat here just because of the lack of options but if your gluten eating friends make plans to come here, it’s nice to know there’s at least one option for us.

Review №38

2023-02-05 02:28:38

Waited a bit even at weekdays and you could not join the yelp waitlist beforehand. Tried the ox combination beef soup, didn’t order extra meat but the proportion is good for 2 people. The flavour of the soup is not as heavy as Kalbijjim, and recommend trying the soup first before it got boiled too long and the soup would become a mess. The beef tendon is the highlight and its both chewy and tasty- collagen is good for your skin. Would visit another time for Kalbijjim but overall is a good place for beef soup. One big complaint is you need to order before you get seated and the waiter who took your order is always impatient and this is absolutely not a friendly place for first time visitors; the waiters inside who actually served the food were way friendlier.

Review №39

2023-07-30 15:08:56

Very delicious and filling korean food. Has variety of meat, vegetables, cheese and more. They come to bring it to your table and you share a big bowl of it with other people. About $120 per serving split with a group of 4 and it lowers the price. They gave rice as well as korean side dishes. Pricey but extremely worth it, wait times get bad after 5pm.

Review №40

2023-03-20 14:39:15

Those who know me understand that I’d rather eat shortribs than steak any day. Sowhen family said they we’re taking us to Daeho during our vacation I was excited to see what was in store. And wow was this place incredible. We feasted on the Kalbijjim, Kko Gal Jjim with Oxtail and Modeum Suyuk soup. OMG were the flavors were so amazing, well balanced and the meat was so tender. Falling off the bone. Pure heaven if you love shortribs like me. The purple rice and the banchan were delicious too. Washed it all down with a cold Terra beer. Ahhhhh! One large pot is enough to feed 2-4 people depending on how hungry you are. And this place doesn’t take reservations, so plan to wait upwards of an hour. But not to fret, Japan Town is great….lots of places to shop and see to kill the time. And a convenient parking garage is located across the street. Definitely coming back here again. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

Review №41

2022-09-27 03:21:52

9/18/2022. My wife and I are on vacation in San Fran and wanted to try this place out. First night we stop by for dinner and the wait time was over an hour, so we went elsewhere. 2nd night we stop by and there were people waiting outside so we did not take a chance. 3rd day, we decided to go early for lunch right before they were open, and we finally got in to eat. We can see why the wait time was long as the inside is small. We ordered the Braised Beef Ribs and Ox tail with cheese and purple rice. The melting of the cheese was an experience and fun to watch as they torch it in front of you. The food was amazing. I was skeptical of the cheese, but I actually enjoyed it. The beef and oxtail meat were nice and tender. The soup was full of flavor. The sides I tasted it and didnt care for, as it seems to be put together fast, not much flavor. Service was okay, everyone seems busy, if you need service, youll have to flag them down, but theyll get you right. Overall great food, glad we were able to enjoy it while we were on vacation.

Review №42

2022-12-03 23:53:22

A very good but pricey Korean comfort food spot. Some really well cooked ox knee and good soju all in the heart of Japantown. Everything is covered in a steaming hot delicious BBQ sauce, I didn’t get the cheese on top but maybe next time. The ban chan was solid but I could’ve used a bit more as the meat and vegetables were on the thicker/sweeter side. Definitely want to come back and try the beef soup but the only thing holding me back for the time being is the price. It’s a commitment restaurant for sure.

Review №43

2023-10-08 02:25:00

This place is LEGIT! Growing up in South Korea, and now living in Idaho, I miss authentic Korean flavors so much. From the moment we walked in to being seated, the workers were very attentive. They have you order before you’re seated so they have time prepping the food. We added rice cakes and cheese and it hit the spot. My fiancé loves extra spicy, so we got level 3, and it was super spicy and flavorful. If you can’t take too much heat, I suggest going down to a level 2.When I come back to San Francisco I’ll definitely be hitting this place up. And I’ll be recommending it to all my Korean friends and friends who love Korean food.

Review №44

2024-04-18 18:27:24

Good food as usual. Had both the kalbijjim and also the seolleongtang - both hit the spot. Make sure to put your name on the Yelp waitlist as early as possible if youre going on a weekend night.Update 4/18/24: galbijjim is still bomb, though it became more expensive. Use Yelp waitlist!

Review №45

2024-03-11 20:58:47

Since few months back, here is how they lost one star.Meat is a lot thinnest one this time than 8 months ago. I even ordered extra meat. But portion was not like 8 months ago. And just for your watch out. So i have tang(soup) $18 for in store then take out order for SuYuk(brisket) $60. They charge in one bill. Think how much will be correct tips.Had seolungtang and galbijjim with cheese on top. Must expect “Long line up”. And they are just fine with alone food fighter. Love there kimchi dishes. All great. If you fine with korean ramen spicy, please go for level 2. If you want to tough, go lv 3. But still you can manage-able if you enjoy korean spice ramen. Will back with my kids again.

Review №46

2023-06-09 17:06:27

BRAISED BEEF RIBS AND OX TAIL WITH CHEESEThat’s all you need to remember. Jk. Wow this place was amazing!! When we first walked up there was a bit of a line, but the wait is definitely worth it! You may expect to wait outside for around 15-20 minutes, maybe longer on busier days!The food itself is super delicious; we had the beef ribs and ox tail soup with cheese and purple rice with some rice cakes (Tteok-bokki). They melt the cheese in front of you which is cool. I didn’t expect much but the cheese itself is very gooey and adds another dimension to the beef and soup! The tteok-bokki was also super chewy and really delicious as well. The banchan (side dishes) were also fairly good. Overall: a must try!

Review №47

2023-06-26 02:15:37

Street parking was surprisingly easy to come by. We arrived shortly after they opened at 4:30pm and every table filled up within 30 minutes. Atmosphere was buzzy and casual with a relatively young crowd.We started with the ox bone broth. It was rich, with al dente clear noodles and thin tender slices of beef. Kalbijjim was the star of the show. We had ours with tendon and rice cake. It was sticky sweet, tangy, and had a slight kick (mild spice level). The short rib was tender, rich, fatty, and flavorful. Stewed carrot, onion, and radish rounded out the hearty dish. We did regret not ordering the cheese. Would highly recommend for carnivores.

Review №48

2023-10-28 09:29:53

Really delicious food, the meat was so tender and juicy! Just the line it’s really long so if you want to go there join the waiting list 1hour before getting there. Overall it was an amazing experience!

Review №49

2023-07-05 03:28:51

People wait in long lines for this for good reason. We got the signature kalbijim here and it was one of the best things Ive ever had at a restaurant. The meat was so flavourful and tender, we wished we had ordered extra meat. For toppings we ordered rice cakes and cheese (which they melted with a torch right in front of us!).

Review №50

2022-12-16 13:19:58

Limited menu but delicious dishes that is enough for 3-4. But Chaotic service, you first need to get into line, then check in and order, then wait again for the table. Limited staff makes it hard to get beer, or anything else you need extra.If you sitting close to the door prepare for freezing drag during winter 🥶

Review №51

2023-03-16 04:03:08

Indulgent, flavor full, and very filling Korean comfort food. Be prepared to wait at this popular joint. Great for group of friends to share and enjoy together.

Review №52

2022-11-15 17:13:27

You don’t know what you are missing out! This place makes delicious Daeho. It’s a hot stone dish kinda like bibimbap minus the rice with gravy. We got the beef tendon with purple rice. The service is fast, food is tasty and serving size is big. There were two of us and we couldn’t finish it.

Review №53

2023-01-18 01:47:40

Its not a shop that offers many kinds of Korean side dishes, but the beef ribs are really amazing! There are spicy and non-spicy. If you can eat spicy, you must order the spicy taste there will be more flavors.

Review №54

2023-11-21 21:39:34

This was the first time we tried galbi jjim in America. We were very satisfied with the authentic taste and the amount of food they offered. It was more than enough for 3 people.

Review №55

2023-05-01 14:33:52

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef SoupSan franciscoI had the KalbijjimI had the braised short ribs with OX n all with cheeseAlso had the purple roce to go with it.Presentation was amazin they come n lit it at the table to melt the cheese until sizzling its quiet the show..The veggies were nice and tender with small bit of a bite not too soft but not hard. One veggie that stuck out was the carrots it was sweet and savory at the same time I fell in love with their carrots. The meat was fall off the bone tender. The sauce was delicious I cant even describe the taste but its hard to replicate (believe me I tried)The rice didnt have flavor but it didnt need it because the sauce was perfect.The bachan was perfect only one of them was too spice for me.I would definitely come here again n get the same exact thing. Or maybe try a different meat. But another visit is a must.10/10

Review №56

2023-09-26 05:13:23

I was looking for a Korean food and this restaurant was recommended by my nephew who is a chef. We ordered the Beef Rib Kalbijim with rice cakes and cheese. We also ordered the vegetable Yachae stone pot. Talk about amazing, the Kalbijim stew was one of the best Korean dishes Ive ever had! The beef ribs (there were five bones) were fall apart tender. If you like spicy get it medium. It was spicy, but it did not over power the excellent flavor of the stew. The purple rice is actually the super healthy black rice. I opted for it over the plain white rice. This is a place that shouldnt be missed when visiting San Francisco!

Review №57

2023-01-26 12:35:56

One of the best Korean meals I’ve had in a long time! We got the classic kalbijim with cheese which came sizzling hot within minutes of sitting down. Meat was incredibly juicy and tender, the sauce was so flavorful, and the rice cakes were a crowd favorite (if only there were more!). We got level 2 spicyness which to be honest wasn’t that spicy, but the waiter had talked us out of getting level 3 because it sounds like it’s a big step up - wish there was maybe something in between! Would love to come back to try the soups and other items on the menu.

Review №58

2024-03-06 02:31:23

We added ourselves to the waiting list, expecting a wait time of between 45 minutes and 1 hour. After 45 minutes, we received a call notifying us that our table was ready. Returning to the host, we naturally anticipated being seated. However, we were informed that we needed to place our order first — an unprecedented practice... The host pointed us to the menu in the entrance hall, which was crowded with people, making the task of choosing even more challenging.Attempting to seek clarification on the menu, we asked the host some questions, but he either completely neglected us or responded in the rudest manner. Despite having already waited for 45 minutes, we decided to stay, even though the delayed seating and the hosts rudeness were significant red flags. After conveying our selections to the host, assuming we would finally be seated, we were astonished to learn that another 30-minute wait for a table was necessary. This was baffling, especially considering we had already waited 45 minutes and received a call notifying us that the table was ready. Absolutely mind-blowing!This was the worst customer service I have ever encountered. Extremely frustrated by the delayed seating and the hosts extremely rude behavior, we decided to leave, and I strongly recommend you to do the same. By the way, weve heard from others that the establishment adds a hidden 18% service fee (which it hopes people wont notice), yet still requests and pushes(!) for an additional tip at the end. This is outrageous! Avoid this place; its simply not worth it.

Review №59

2022-03-30 03:16:53

We only had experienced eating at the HMart location so we wanted to try at the restaurant to compare.For seating, it was much better at the restaurant as you can place a reservation. You dont need to hover over someones table so no one else can take it.There were more side offered and one of my group really enjoyed the sweet soy sauce onion.We didnt get much service besides getting the food so paying for tip wasnt worth it to me... Also, I couldnt believe there was a packaging fee because HMart location didnt charge...For the atmosphere and large parties, Id recommend going to the restaurant.For the food, the HMart location is better. But definitely had a buddy to grab a table!Speaking of food, we decided to try the Daeho Suyuk (Boiled) Brisket Point and Kalbi Stone Pot.The daeho suyuk was really peppery and the greens were so chewy... Like it was old veggies... If the greens were not so chewy, I think my group would have enjoyed it more since we did enjoy the first moments.The Kalbi stone pot was good and it did make crispy rice.

Review №60

2024-05-26 23:13:16

Stone bowl bibimbap and tteokbokki that tastes just like it does in Korea! I would eat here every single day if I could

Review №61

2022-10-04 01:00:11

Amazing. Quite possibly the best Korean food I have ever eaten in San Francisco. Beware that there is almost always a line and you’ll need to join the waitlist ahead of time on yelp. Luckily the service is fast and the food is served quickly.

Review №62

2020-10-27 05:37:40

We had the galbijim with cheese and rice cakes and it was super delicious! The ribs are soft and tender, almost fall off the bone. Nice mixed of lean and fatty meat and the cheese really does make it taste better! The sauce is sweet and a bit spicy (level 1) but not too sweet nor spicy. Great flavor overall!This portion was too much for two people!! We split it and there was still enough for o e full takeaway box for my friend to take home and have for dinner!

Review №63

2024-06-18 19:07:31

We waited an hour and a half for this and it was all worth it. Make sure you join the waitlist in advance so you don’t have to wait at the restaurant for a long time. It was busy but they turned the tables quickly. Portion was big. We made a mistake ordering the large with 2 people so don’t do that lol. It was so so so good!!!! I am so sad they don’t have it where we are.

Review №64

2023-01-28 07:47:04

My friend and I were walking down the street when visiting SF. We smelled something amazing and discovered this gem. Saw a long line up outside this place.Of course we came back to try it out! Since we knew it was popular, we went for an early dinner around 4:30 pm to get a spot. Got seated immediately. Ordered the braised beef rib kalbijim and the chef flame torched the cheese in front of us. The meat was tender and delicious, the cheese added that extra pazzaz, and loved all the spicy side dishes like kimchi, rice and veggies. I love Korean food in general, but it was my first time trying Kalbijim.It is on the expensive side for comfort food ($90-100 USD) but it was a huge portion of meat for just 2 of us. Could have fed 3-4 people, so we took it home. I highly recommend this place - its worth trying! The restaurant does get a bit crowded.

Review №65

2022-10-28 04:34:45

Food: 3.5/5Service: 4/5Ambiance: 3.5/5Overall: A wee bit expensive and a long wait for what it is.Would I come back: Maybe if I was being treated out to the place.The extended review...Food:Kalbi Jim with Extra Meat - 3.5/5 - So Id say the taste itself is a 5 but the pricing is definitely a 2. The food itself is very tasty and rich. But between two people, Ive paid less for a lot more portion size. Usually Im able to get something for half the price and take some home but here the whole thing was finished. Good quality, but I wouldnt wait or pay so much for this.Service: 4/5 - Friendly service.Ambiance: 3/5 - Its a bit cramped and packed!

Review №66

2024-06-19 00:59:26

Really good Korean cuisine. Always busy so servers are not really take care of guests. But the food is the best in SF.

Review №67

2023-10-25 02:44:40

Coming from NJ & NYC, I have had a ton of Korean food growing up. And still, this is probably one of the best Korean places Ive ever eaten.If youre visiting San Francisco, you HAVE to stop by here. The line can get ridiculous, so we aimed to get a table during a weekday. Prices are kind of high, but still on par with SF pricing ($135 for 2; a kalbijim and a few beers). 100% worth it.

Review №68

2023-08-27 02:41:51

Waited for the opening at 4:30PM. People started lining up around 4PM. They take your order while you are in line and when the place opens you are immediately seated. Recommend the #1 beef rib with cheese and rice cakes, which can probably feed up to 4 people.

Review №69

2022-10-03 00:57:29

They just make the Kalbijim at another level. Not only delicious but also eyes catching. No one can stop taking pic or video while they firing the kalbijim up. Btw soup is also good. Make sure you have a party of 4 or even more to go, or you can’t finish the food.

Review №70

2021-07-03 18:43:56

The wait is worth it to dine in. Definitely join their Yelp waitlist the moment it opens at 5pm because youre likely still going to eating at like 7-8pm. The waitlist closed after 30 min since it has filled up.Had gotten their takeaway a few times during the pandemic but dining in is sooo much better. Why? Well for one, its super freshly cooked and two, despite charging the same, the portion size is quite a lot larger when eating in for the galbijjim. Theres also more rice and more refillable banchan.We added cheese, rice cakes and vegetables to ours as well as extra meat. The cheese is quite patiently fired up and melted in front of us with a flame torch till its a golden brown and bubbling. The rice cakes are a favourite of mine to add and the vegetables seemed to be radish and carrot that was added though not too much.We also got a yangji seollongtang to share between the four of us and it was quite tasty (self seasoned FYI, make sure to use the salt!)The service is also impeccable for a busy Korean restaurant.Mind, the restaurant is fairly loud though, so not for your intimate meal.

Review №71

2022-11-22 23:14:46

Wooow 5/5 exceptional food!!Long waiting time so don’t forget to get into waitlist via Yelp beforehand.Also the food that you saw on the photo costa around $90, good for 3 people.We couldn’t finish as a couple. They pack it really nicely.

Review №72

2024-04-07 15:01:13

I had a dinner there yesterday with a friend and to be honest I am not getting the hype.I applaud their efficiency, we ordered our meal while we were in line, so when we sat down the food arrived in 5 minutes!We ordered the Kalbijim with vegetables, thats it.What was surprising to me, is that I highly doubt that without a Vegetable order our dish would look any different, I dont think they would serve us a hotpot with just meat. So I feel that we were tricked into spending $6 for that.Meat was tender and soft, the flavour is sweet and spicy.And its expensive, for 2 people one Kalbijim + veggies + tip was $115.

Review №73

2021-12-19 23:01:02

I seldom visit San Francisco since I live South Bay. I visited friends place and they recommended this Korean restaurant. We order this braised beef ribs with cheese it was super good, it’s one of the top Korean short ribs in the area for sure. If you are a soup love you cannot miss Seolleongtang. You’d have to season it with salt and peppers, it have meet options and also have some rice noodle. Long line during lunch and dinner hours so plan your visit ahead and checkin yelp for wait in line to save you some time. Click like if it’s useful :)

Review №74

2022-05-23 05:47:26

I mean this place is just insanely good. The best meat-forward korean food I have had in SF. Would come back in a heartbeat. I was happy for days after this Kalbijim. It was enough for two full meals for two people for us. I guess we eat somewhat small portion. Service was not amazing b/c they have so many customers all at once but absolutely worth it, with food this good nothing else matters.

Review №75

2021-09-13 17:27:26

I had the spicy beef rib soup. The meat was tender and falls off the bone. The Ban Chan were delicious and not too spicy. The service was quick and friendly. Next time I would order the extra meat option so I would have two meals out of one. My only disappointment is that they don’t offer the braised beef ribs for solo dinners.

Review №76

2024-01-08 02:33:40

I would like to commend the staff/ chef/ owner of this restaurant for being super honest and courteous during our visit. We ordered the special edition menu “rose Kalbijjim” and were fully enjoying the dish. To our surprise, the staff and chef/ owner came over to apologize and offered to refund the whole dish ($99) because the chef/ owner noticed the crust of the bread wasn’t cooked to the standard when he walked by our table. This is really heart warming and a testament to their standard of service and business ethics. Great deal too! :)

Review №77

2023-09-17 02:03:42

Food was so good! Definitely worth the experience. They do pre-orders so that when you get seated, your food is already ready, which was nice. The flip side is we didn’t really have a server, so we weren’t able to order drinks. But overall, good experience!

Review №78

2020-05-20 07:42:42

The photos and reviews of this place made it super appealing, but I was always drawn away since the wait was always two hours or longer. Someone mentioned they were open during quarantine, so I decided to call in an order. I think the dishes are a bit expensive, but really wanted to try it. I ordered the beef ribs with glass noodles, no spice. The food was ready when I picked it up.I loved how everything was sealed wrapped. They gave a pack of kimchi and two packs of rice. The container for the ribs was huge! I was a bit worried that taking it home would reduce the quality, but not at all!! The meat was delicious and not overly salty. The meat was extremely tender and they gave generous portions of meat. The glass noodles went really well with the sauce. They had a few pieces of rice cake, but honestly I wished there were more so Ill def asked for extra next time. Even for no spice, I thought the dish would lack flavor, but it was absolutely delicious.I would highly recommend getting the beef ribs with the glass noodles and rice cake. Im not sure if cheese would add to it since they cant flame it. Its great that there isnt a two hour wait anymore and they still are able to keep up with all their online orders. I cant wait to eat here again.

Review №79

2024-04-15 18:47:22

Don’t be fooled by the number of good reviews like I was. The short ribs are extremely poor quality, very little meat and full of gristle that we couldn’t even chew through. Calling it beef is a bit generous. The sauce is so sweet it was almost inedible. We also all got upset stomachs afterwards. Yes I’ve had kalbijim before and it should not taste like this. Yes I’ve been to restaurants in SF before and understand it’s expensive here but $80 should get you more than bones with gristle covered in inedible sauce

Review №80

2023-10-28 00:26:15

This is a staple in SF and I think everyone who visits (those who eats meat) should come here. The line is always long so I’d recommend eating light early in the day and coming to line up for the first round seating right before 4:30PM.Though they’re known for their Galbijjim, I think their Suyuk is even better if you can eat both or come back another time.Service is always quick and they do not miss, I always find myself wanting to come back to Daeho.

Review №81

2024-02-18 16:33:52

Everything was good. But I wish side dishes have different variety like egg or potato or sprouts. All side dishes are spicy and as someone who is not so tolerant on spicy food and have acid reflux, i had limited option. Ate just radish and onion.

Review №82

2022-04-03 09:58:31

This place is a gem. They have two featured dishes on the menu -- suyuk (boiled) and kalbijjim -- and they nailed them. Tried suyuk first. It was great. Tasty and hearty. Love it! So great I came back to try the kalbijjim, because I got to, and I dont even live in the city! The kalbijjim is amazing! So tasty and flavorful. Cheese on the top is a must. The stone pot bibimbap was also great. Plenty of tasty veggies.Besides food, I love the atmosphere. The decor and the mood reminds me of similar bustling places in East Asia. It may be a bit loud but thats because everyone is having a great time eating and chatting. Thats exactly why I love it.Oh, on the waiting time. Both times we got there between 5-5:30 on weekends. We were seated once with a 20-minute wait and once with no wait. Maybe because we were early and only 2 people. However, I tried the Yelp waiting list thing on the first visit, and it said 140 minutes wait. So I guess go there and get your name to the front desk if you can.

Review №83

2024-04-19 17:11:46

Got the base Kalbijim Beef, mild spice, white rice, and cheese topping. Was absolutely amazing. Sadly my smaller friends couldnt keep eating.Was a little loud, had to shout to my friends, and not because of traffic.

Review №84

2022-08-04 11:20:35

Loved this place!!! We got there right at opening and there was no one but a second after 3 other couples showed up. The service is quick and they know exactly what works for them. The food was fall off the bone perfection. Definitely come with more than two people or just enjoy the leftovers.

Review №85

2021-12-15 17:27:30

Got the squid cheese ribs. I recommend the regular cheese ribs though. The food was delicious. I couldnt believe how delicious it was . I tasted almost better than the socal sunongdan restaurant which also sells similar beef cheese ribs. It was so cheese and flavorful. Not spicy is perfect. You should get mild because spicy is too much to handle. Haaha. But it was very very good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for korean food. 😋

Review №86

2019-12-09 18:37:41

Delicious. My girlfriend and I will get two, possibly 3 meals out of this, so its also a good value. Honestly we definitely could have gotten 3 meals out of it if we both hadnt overstuffed ourselves, but its hard not to when theres a giant bowl of deliciousness in front of you.Cartilage was quite tender, only kinda chewy, reminds me of tendon in pho, luckily thats how I like it. The meat chunks (Im not sure what they were, sorry, maybe brisket?) were very tender. The short rib pieces werent my jam since they werent as tender, although they did just slide right off the bones.Definitely use the Yelp app to get on the wait list ahead of time.I would eat here again.

Review №87

2023-05-25 23:46:04

Amazing food and atmosphere 😍! Im just sad I waited until my last day in SF to try this place. Great portion size.

Review №88

2024-03-30 20:08:35

Came here a few years ago when it was just opened and I can safely say it was the best kalbijjim I’ve ever had! We got the kalbijjim with rice cake and cheese, along with the seafood bibimbap. Love me all of them! It feeds 6 people and the the bibimbap was tasty too.We had to wait a while to get seated but afterwards it was really quick service and they were really caring.The restaurant itself is pretty decent and noisy so make sure to speak louder ;)

Review №89

2022-06-06 03:51:47

One of the best kalbijjim braised beef on a hot skillet I’ve had here in SF. Comparable to Sun Nong Dan in LA.. but since it’s SF it’s a lot more pricier. Food was more than enough for two persons. I would say even 3 though they said this was for two persons. We ordered extra noodles and cheese. We didn’t know if rice was included or not but we were charged for the purple rice. Staff were friendly, always attentive and bringing anything we needed. Line was long but we go there early and got seated right away. Will return if I ever visit again.

Review №90

2024-06-22 04:22:19

Delicious! Tons of food too, great experience. Would love to visit again. Don’t wear a white shirt though!

Review №91

2022-12-19 04:29:53

Delicious but waited too long. Beef in combination sullontang are all soft and tasty!! Bibibam tastes good, beef on top are very tender!! The seasoning is very good.

Review №92

2020-06-21 01:56:34

Called to order take out. Was ready in 30 minutes. Paid when I got there. Everything packed and sealed. Ordered braised beed 0 spicy with glass noodles and vegetele. Also ordered braised beef with ox tail level 2 spciy with cheese and rice cakes. Level 2 is just perfect spicy if you like it hot. Very tender meat and tasty. Also had purple rice and kimchee set.

Review №93

2023-07-07 20:33:19

I don’t think they do reservations here so I went on Yelp and joined the waitlist. If you plan to go here, I would do that for sure since this place seems to be crazy busy all the time! We went on a Wednesday night and I think once we joined the wait list it was like an hour+ wait, but I can’t remember for sure!My friend and I got kalbijjim and we were super happy. The meat was especially delicious! I would definitely recommend coming here!

Review №94

2023-10-16 20:29:14

Light em up! Dont think theres ever a need to deviate from their kalbijjim. They do have several different meat variety, but good luck cuz they sell out fast! Its always an experience to watch them melt the cheese in front of you. Who doesnt like gooey melted cheese over delicious meat, rice cake, glass noodles, and more?! It is expensive though because extra meat, glass noodles, and the cheese are add-ons. Never failed to fill up a party of 4 so all good I guess. Having tried 3 of their locations, I have to say Milpitas is the best for me. San Mateo location next?!

Review №95

2023-06-19 04:40:27

Consistently good and consistently popular which means a long queue 😄Great place to come with friends - one pot/pan with all the toppings is good enough for 3-4 people!

Review №96

2021-06-18 02:11:20

Excellent Korean food. Order 2 items with Extra Meat. Enough for 5 hungry adults and leftovers. This place can get crowded during Dinner Hours. Definitely worth the wait.

Review №97

2022-06-25 04:22:07

Disclaimer - the food was fantastic. The marinated short ribs was so soft and juicy and we layered melted cheese on top that just made it more heavenly. The kalbi soup was superb too.However, our experience was completely tainted by several things, the primary one being the lady managing the front counter. She was extremely rude, and was dismissive, and being downright difficult. I was nothing but polite, but she didnt want to answer my questions and brushed me off. The yelp wait-list is nothing but just for show, really.Our wait-list has at least an hour left before we had to check in with them, so we left to get something to snack on while waiting. The call came telling us that our table was ready - no big deal, we rushed back, and packed our snacks to bring along, only for her to tell us that the table should be ready in 15. A group of 4 walked in to ask for seats, and they were told a wait time of 20-30 minutes. We were a group of 4, and that group got seated before us despite them not being on the wait-list.After a 30 min wait, I asked the lady about the wait, which she said shell tell me when a table opens up. We went to walk around and I got a call 5 mins later that our table is ready - again. We headed back, and she said that theyre preparing the table, and we should make our orders first. We had to think a little, so stepped outside to decide (it was insanely noisy inside). 2 minutes later, we stepped back in, and I waited 10 minutes before making out order, and the table was still not ready. My friends went for a short walk around the block as her toddler was a little overwhelmed with the noise. When the table was ready, I called them to come back, and sat down while notifying the lady that theyre coming back - and she said that we need to be all present to be seated, and wanted to chase me off the table, despite my friend just being around the block. And us already having made the order. I tried to explain that theyll be here before the food comes, but she wasnt having it, so I just ignored her, until she left me alone.It went fine after that and food came after about 10 minutes, and we enjoyed the food.Was the food good? Absolutely. Was it worth the rudeness of the front desk person? Absolutely not. I wont be coming back againIve always recommended this place to my friends who visit the Bay. I wont anymore.

Review №98

2021-12-07 14:42:33

Great food and service, with generous portions and a fun ambiance. The kalbijjim was solid, with tender meat, plenty of sauce that makes you want to bring home and reuse for other cooking, and attentive and helpful service throughout your experience.No wonder it’s so popular that you either need to get in within 30 mins after opening or find time to kill by joining the long waitlist. There was already a decent number of people at 4:50pm on a Monday night and I can only imagine what prime dinner and weekend crowds may look like!

Review №99

2019-05-20 21:16:02

Meat lover! This place is a must come. Absolutely beautiful place to have braised beef rib. The flavor is stunning and every single rib is really chunky. Recommend to have a white rice and mix it with the sauce. Tastes great. There’s two things that I’m not satisfied. First, flat chopsticks is not really handy for me. Second, the sitting plan should be changed. Hope there’s more seats just for two instead of putting two groups of two into a table for six. Kinda waste the seats in the middle and people next to the wall is not convenient to get out.

Review №100

2024-05-21 11:33:24

Have you ever had food that left you speechless? That’s my experience here. Everything we ordered was so delicious! Great for a meal out with your friends

Review №101

2022-02-08 04:25:50

Amazing kalbijim, must have with cheese, rice cake, noodles and veggies. The whole experience with the sizzling plate and the blowtorch is great.Highly recommend the SUYUK. It’s soup with your choice of meat, mushrooms and green onions. The soup is surprisingly good and it’s great to eat with kalbijim.Friday night dinner, expect to wait at least 1-2 hours. Get on the yelp waitlist before 5:30pm or you won’t be able to put your name down. We had our names before 6pm right before it closes, and didn’t get seated until a bit after 8pm.One medium kalbijim can feed up to 5 people. We had two mediums for 8 of us and also ordered the chadol suyuk which was pushing our limit. If you want suyuk with the kalbijim, make sure you have at least 6-8 people in your party.

Review №102

2022-08-01 22:52:07

This place is intense — in a good way. The kalbijjim is their main dish, a monstrous serving of braised beef ribs thats meant to be shared. The top is covered in cheese and they blast it with torch fire after they bring it to you. Quality-wise, the meat was especially amazing and the rest (i.e noodles, veggies, rice cake, etc) was very flavorful. If youre not used to spicy, I would recommend the no spice option. Overall, a strong recommend for any Korean food enthusiast. Get yourself on that waitlist in-person or online and itll be well worth the price and wait.

Review №103

2023-05-25 02:43:44

There’s a saying that great soup requires 3 key things that must be mastered: aromatics, solid main ingredients, and a good broth. Daeho’s famous beef bone-in broths— homey, fragrant, and ’nourishing for the chilliest of SF nights — has all 3 components down, much like its peer umami-infused soups in other cultures (eg., pho broth, sancocho, etc). What makes its beef soup particularly special is the quality of beef, unbelievably tender, juicy, and steeped in the flavor of the aromatics. How this is accomplished is a mystery to me, as all of my attempts to make beef soups have culminated in boiled beef with the consistency of rubber.Two points of constructive criticism-banchan was somewhat unremarkable and salty, and reminded me of the kimchi quality you’d easily find in a supermarket-the Yelp wait list system is chaotic and the staff can get very overwhelmed during busy evenings and tempers were flying

Review №104

2019-08-02 23:24:53

Food 5; Ambiance 4.75; Service 4.5; beef soup was rich and tasty, I discovered I dont prefer abalone or shrimp in my kalbitang, so many good looking options on the menu and on other tables, I need to come back with more mouths; 1 person; $28

Review №105

2023-01-28 00:38:45

We had option 1 extra meet beef Kalbijjim. The meat was well cooked and it tasted good. I think the purple rice we got on the side was a bit bland but that might be an okay thing for that kind of food. Good service. If its packed its going to be very loud in case you want to meet there to talk.

Review №106

2024-01-15 00:11:11

Come hungry, this is some of the best food in Japantown and you will get a lot of it.You have to order before youre seated, which to me is quite stressful, so maybe decide before you come here. I would normally dock a star for something like that, but the food is so good that its hard to care that much.

Review №107

2023-05-28 05:02:42

Highly recommended. Make sure you are at least 4 in the table otherwise you’ll be leaving with substantial leftovers. Heavy so prepare to go to sleep afterwards…

Review №108

2023-03-12 08:03:35

The galbi jjim was very tasty, but what wouldnt be with a topping of melted mozzarella?! The kimchee was also good, but definitely on the sweeter side. the problem was the wait for a table, which is why I didnt think the service was great. I put my name on the Yelp wait-list at 540, was told i would be seated at 1130pm (after close), but was seated at 830. It would be better if they took reservations, even if it were day of.

Review №109

2022-04-03 09:15:26

Okay, the hype is real, the beef short ribs are absolutely amazing. Me and my gf went to hiking before we had early dinner here, so we were prepared for a feast, i was about to cry tear of joy when I had my first couple of bites, highly recommend!

Review №110

2023-02-12 02:18:21

The soup here is so delicious. Order braised short ribs, it comes with cabbage kimchi, leek kimchi, and radish kimchi.

Review №111

2022-01-02 09:33:01

The kaibijim is generally good except the spicy one is too oily, and the kimchi is ok. There were a lot of people in the line so we decided to order a takeaway.

Review №112

2022-04-17 02:15:36

If you join the Yelp waitlist by 6pm, you will get a table by 9pm closing time. You have to tell the host when you have arrived though because a lot of people abandon the wait without taking themselves off the Yelp waitlist so you may be closed out. The small kalbijjim can easily feed 3 people. It was somewhat tasty and definitely a hefty meal but I wouldnt say I would wait 3hrs again considering the price.

Review №113

2022-01-22 02:36:05

Finally got a chance to try their famous Kalbi jjim! There was so wait when we came which was ~4pm, so we were seated right away. The visuals of the Kalbijjim were mouthwatering! The beef was so tender and juicy and slipped right off the bone. The serving size was definitely enough to feed 3 people, along with the 2 sides of rice that came along with it. However, since then the price has increased and the add ons to the dish add up, making it quite pricy.

Review №114

2022-12-27 00:54:34

The food is very good, portions are pretty big, but not worth waiting more than an hour for. If you can plan your trip a bit, putting yourself on the Yelp wait list is a good way to kind of not have to wait.

Review №115

2022-02-05 02:03:15

Long wait, but worth it :)We waited for 40 minutes, but it was not boring because there were a lot of shops nearby. Also, the food was good, so it was worth the wait.1. Food: 🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩We ordered a Kalbi Jjim, the beef was so tender and juicy, and it tasted really good with the melted cheese on top. They served it on a hot plate and used a blowtorch to melt the cheese. The dish is not too salty and was perfectly cooked. This can feed about 2-4 people.Come about an hour earlier on weekdays or even two hours earlier on weekends to get on the waitlist.2. Environment: 🍩🍩🍩🍩The restaurant is not that big, so it does get really loud and crowded. However, the staff were all still really attentive and nice.

Review №116

2022-08-23 17:57:44

Awful. After one bite of the kalbijim, I could barely tolerate another. The sauce is way too sweet- I know that Korean places like to make their sauces sweet, but this was just way too much.Also, the man taking our order gave us the EX size (bigger size) when we CLEARLY asked for the regular size. We paid without looking carefully about what we were charged for, but we noticed when we looked at the receipt. When we complained, he basically said it was too bad since we already paid and since we finished our meal, disregarding the fact that we painstakingly tried to finish the meal to not waste food.This place is always busy so I’m surprised they are willing to use these tactics to squeeze out more cash from their customers.

Review №117

2021-06-05 07:45:09

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Korean Galbi Jjim restaurant. We definitely will visit this restaurant again next time we are in town.We (2 adults + 3 Kids) ordered just #1 with extra meat plus all of the sides (4 sides). Medium spiciness. Just made it perfect for us. So glad that we tried this place out.

Review №118

2024-05-12 02:00:51

Too much sugar in to the food! I understand that if they don’t put a lot of sugar in to their food Americans won’t like the food and don’t wanna come again but how about Asians? We don’t like too much sugar into our food.

Review №119

2022-04-06 22:26:15

This wait is ridiculously busy whenever I come here but always worth it for my bby, cheesy short ribs with rice cake. One of these can serve like 2-4 people. I love the sauce and sides as well. This location in particular can be small/crowded and has pretty loud music tho, so vibe may not be for everyone.

Review №120

2024-02-19 17:17:27

- add cheese no matter what- wait-list beforehand and usually you get a seat much faster than their estimated wait time- 10/10

Review №121

2022-10-18 21:57:24

Great place to come with friends or family to share a comforting Korean meal. The braised beef with oxtail is what we had and it was delicious. Next time I’ll be getting just the braised beef as it’s the best. I would recommend extra meat don’t skimp on yourself.

Review №122

2022-04-03 15:42:50

Such a great restaurant to go with friends! great food, service, and atmosphere in japan town. would definitely recommend to anyone- make sure to get on the yelp waitlist as soon as it opens since the lineup is really long. be prepared to still wait 30mins when you arrive- got the kalbijjim with extra meat, cheese, rice cakes and veggies. their spicy is actually fairly spicy! but def recommend all the add ons. good enough to feed 4-5 people so overall not as expensive as it may seem.

Review №123

2022-11-02 07:22:59

It was my first time to try kalbijim and it was really good! The staff were very nice to us. You must book a table or come early if you want to wait in line.

Review №124

2023-03-11 05:43:33

Enjoyed thoroughly. I wish I had more instruction in how to order, but somehow made it. Beef ribs soup pot was delicious. Ordered a spicy level one. There was plenty of flavor without being too much.Yum.

Review №125

2020-01-21 18:57:35

Delicious braised short rib! Definitely add the cheese for an enriched experience but also for people that want the spicy but also can’t tolerate it well, the cheese definitely helps balance that a bit. Super tender meat that falls off the bone! Their beef bone soup is also worth getting! You can choose the meat in it (ox tail, brisket, etc). Super delicious and didn’t even need any extra seasoning really but they have extra salt, pepper, and spice at your table if you wanted to add more.

Review №126

2023-12-30 22:37:41

Price of the braised beef rib bowl was raised from $36 to $80+ (tax not included) at some point this year for the exact same dish with the exact same proportions. The bowl is hardly enough to feed 2, most of the bowl consisted of carrots/potatoes, and the ribs had more cartilage than meat.Its completely unworthy of the asking price, and thats coming from a regular. Restaurants and amenities here in the Bay arent exactly known for stellar value, but this was singlehandedly the worst price offender by far in my ~2 years of living here. I really, really dont get the hype coming from other reviews.

Review №127

2021-09-03 03:08:30

Totally meets the hype. 80 minute waitlist on Yelp for a four person table on a Tuesday evening. We checked in at the front for a vax cards and put in our hot food order. Got a seated and ordered drinks at our table. Service was friendly and food is bomb. Come hungry!

Review №128

2019-07-30 09:27:14

Ordered the braised short ribs with cheese and the combination soup.Ribs - Amazing and probably why this place has such a long wait. Super tender and flavorful and the cheese took it over the top.Soup - Honestly a bit bland compared to the ribs. I ended up taking the beef from this and dipping in the leftover sauce from the ribs.Honestly while the ribs were really good, don’t think it was worth the super long wait but it is SF so I guess almost all good places have waits.

Review №129

2021-10-04 19:06:39

Ordered the kalbitang. Soup was light in taste not the rich beef flavor I was expecting. Id give them 4.5⭐. Will try other dishes next time.

Review №130

2022-09-08 02:21:51

A MUST HAVE! If you’re visiting, SF, highly recommend you stop by Daeho Kalbijim! We came around 4:45 pm having skipped lunch and we’re seated right away (they turn off the yelp waitlist so I would either get there early for a early dinner or put your name down for a certain time).We got the sullangtang and the regular kalbijim with cheese - the sullangtang was okay - I wouldn’t say it’s that’s special, but the broth was creamy and good. The kalbijim was the star here - The meat just fell off the bone and the combo with the cheese was truly a chef’s kiss. If you’re spice intolerant, I’d get the mild version for sure!Highly recommend this place!!

Review №131

2022-09-05 16:14:13

Korean short ribs, perfectly braised at this beef-exclusive chain.Make sure to get the add-ons: spicy sauce, rice cakes, topped with cheese is a must. The table side blow torching of cheese to bubbly perfection makes for an experience all the more satisfying.

Review №132

2024-05-01 02:46:47

Beef soup and the slow cooked bbq were delicious

Review №133

2019-04-22 04:22:57

Formerly New Korea House, now revamped with a new menu, interior and name. We came for lunch here on a holiday weekend and on the day of the Cherry Blossom Festival so naturally it was packed and the waiting list was long. We endured the nearly 1-hour wait and got seated. Its a long story after that but the gist is the restaurant was so busy that they completely forgot about us and our order and only frantically started making our food when we asked them where our order was 40 minutes after being seated. They also gave us the wrong order but we were in no mood to argue so we just went with it. The food was actually pretty good, and if they can step up their service I would definitely come back. Prices could also be better.

Review №134

2024-01-22 10:19:28

Really delicious food.My only problem is that my friend gifted me an order of the spicy beef soup to be delivered to my house because I am getting over an illness.She included extra kim-chi as part of the order.The Kim-chi included as part of the meal itself with the rest of the banchan was pretty good...But the extra portion of kim-chi was EXTREMELY sugary. Instead of it being a pleasure to eat it was nauseating and more like a quick-pickle. I literally wonder if they spilled sugar in it?Again, the Kim-chi included in the banchan to-go container was good.So I dunno what to think about that.But everything other than that was really tasty. Very good soup flavor; tasty beef rib. Only two giant rib bones in the soup.

Review №135

2020-08-30 18:27:43

Ive been thinking of this restaurant a long time!!!! but since COVID I cant eat at there, so I ordered and pickup, eat at home! still taste super great! The highly recommended / must try dish is Braised beef rib! I love spicy! and the top cheese will boost the Flavor! but have to eat all the cheese once you get, if leftover, then it will taste like plastic in second day. Also the beef rib soup is amazing too, I ordered couple times.

Review №136

2023-05-28 05:46:49

Food here was super delicious but the price is really high for what it is. I recommend giving it a shot but make sure you’re prepared for the cost

Review №137

2022-05-28 02:10:43

First time trying Kalbijjim and it was better than I expected. Absolutely delicious! Loved it! It seemed very expensive but one dish with extra meat for $89 was good for 4 people.

Review №138

2023-06-09 04:18:32

Really delicious!! I’m absolutely obsessed. Wish it’s a little cheaper but it’s tasty enough for me to feel like it’s worth it. Especially love it with cheese!!

Review №139

2024-02-05 20:32:59

The food is great and their operations are down pat, BUT, I dont appreciate the 5% employer health surcharge that is hidden on the bill. Bake the prices into the menu or dont charge them!!

Review №140

2022-08-25 04:06:32

Warning the food will be a lot spicier than you think so order one level less than what you think you can handle. The food was very tasty however it was quite expensive for what we got the dish only had some beef potatoes carrots and onions as well as rice cakes and we spent around $90 American here

Review №141

2024-01-13 19:35:14

AMAZING Korean spot in San Francisco! You have to try the Braised Beef Kalbijim but there are so many amazing options on the menu you really can’t go wrong.If you’re going with a group, i’d highly recommend trying to reserve a table ahead of time, but i think this is the best way to enjoy Daeho Kalbijim & Beef Soup. It’s nice to be able to order a ton of food so everyone gets to try a little bit of everything.i literally have dreams about how incredible their food is.please open a location in seattle!

Review №142

2023-08-13 06:51:55

Daeho never disappoints! I highly recommend their short rib stew - if youre into spicy highly recommend the spiciest level

Review №143

2022-10-31 21:01:27

Im not an expert on Korean BBQ and I didnt order their house specialty, the braised ribs, but the royal roast soup I did get was delicious. I normally pass on kimchi but I did try theirs and I feel like thats the kimchi people are talking about when they say they love kimchi cause the H Mart stuff doesnt compare. Atmosphere is hip and waitstaff are prompt but dont engage you at all.

Review №144

2023-03-14 10:59:27

The galbijjim was so flavourful and delicious. It was also quite the big portion.Returned to this place twice during my trip. Absolutely amazing every time.

Review №145

2022-10-02 21:32:55

The food was good, and I had a good time but Im not really a big fan of korean bbq. Im sure others would like it more than I did

Review №146

2023-02-23 02:16:00

Top three things I have put in my mouth in my entire life. I was nearly moved to tears by how good this was. God is real and He loves us so much

Review №147

2020-01-12 16:23:29

This restaurant is famous for its Galbi-jjim (or Korean braised short ribs) and for good reason - it is simply delicious, very tender and flavorful. Wait times can get long around lunch time but there is no shortage of fun places to explore around Japantown while waiting for your table to become available. The Galbi-jjims price tag is not cheap per-se, but its a hefty amount of food that is perfect for 2 people, and for 2 people it is quite reasonable.

Review №148

2020-01-05 04:40:04

The best braised short rib in town hands down. The line is ridiculously long but if you go 20 mins or so before they open, you have a good chance on getting a seat right when they open. Be prepared to order in line since a server will come out to ensure you get your food fast. Must order extra cheese and rice cake, maybe even extra extra! The portions are also big and they are good even as leftovers the next day!

Review №149

2021-11-13 18:02:07

If there wasn’t a ridiculous waitlist every night, I would go here every day. You must get the signature beef short rib dish with rice cake and cheese as toppings. There is no other way to dress this up and if you don’t add any toppings then you’re a square.There’s a 1.5-3hr Yelp waitlist that you have to get on right at 5pm when the waitlist opens, but the secret is to get Doordash. They vacuum seal the top of the container so it’s still hot and fresh when you eat it a home. It seriously tastes 90% as good as in person, which is worth saving hrs waiting. We’ve only gone in person twice, but Doordashed 192837 times.

Review №150

2023-08-31 03:58:07

Absolutely love this place! Make sure to join the waiting list on Yelp ahead of time. Their beef ribs are the best, they are incredibly delicious! And its a popular choice at many tables. A highlight is their exceptional service - very attentive, very short wait for the food. Strongly recommend!

Review №151

2023-07-19 18:42:41

Great food. Not too long of a wait on a Wednesday. Will definitely be back.

Review №152

2020-03-12 08:30:31

Definitely worth the wait! Daeho always has a line but it’s ok! Tip is to go for lunch as you can line via Yelp but have to also come in and checkin because they take your order ahead. If you love spicy korean ribs with cheese, then this is the place to be!Dinner will be a little difficult because they have a manual waitlist so if you really want to go for dinner then you must come pretty early!

Review №153

2022-07-14 22:29:04

The best strategy to get a table: go right before/ around opening on a weekday. Don’t even bother with weekends- to be honest, the wait is absolutely ridiculous, even with looping around all the stuff to see in Japantown. I know this strategy isn’t available to many people, especially those who live outside of the city, but I’m telling you that this is the only way otherwise the wait can really damper the experience/taste of the food, especially when it gets to 1.5 hrs +

Review №154

2023-12-02 22:01:25

Had a great meal here. Originally wanted their #1 or #2 on the menu but didn’t realize it was a $100 item and meant for two people. The bibimpap was tasty with lots of veggies.Looking forward to coming back again for their main meal.

Review №155

2023-03-27 21:50:59

My daughter speaks highly about this place, and so we went. Speechless, meat was tender, fall off the bone cooked. Delicious and Quick service!

Review №156

2019-07-02 00:14:41

Best beef rib soup Ive ever had! All of the food here is amazing. The wait can be long but you can sign up for their waitlist on yelp in advance so you arent stuck standing outside for two or more hours.

Review №157

2021-11-30 08:19:47

If youre craving gooey, cheesy, sweet and savory, stick-to-your-ribs (pun intended) kalbijjim bubbling in a hot stone pot, youve come to the right place. When Daeho first opened, I was skeptical of initial reviews that said LA-quality Korean had made it to SF, but I have to say they were right.Their soups are also amazing and make for a nice change in texture and consistency from the richer stew.

Review №158

2021-12-05 20:40:30

If you dont like meat, cheese, and good food then this place is definitely not for you.Its a meat stew. Potato, carrots, meat, and a very glutinous noodles. They give you some dishes with your meal.Yes you can opt out of the cheese if you lack the intestinal fortitude. However if you do not care they dump that goodness on top and torch it to ooey-gooey melted perfection.Space is limited but dont let that distract you from the amazing food. In fact its neat to see what people order.* to the lady eating with her man or relative you can kick it with us anytime. I apologize that the dood you were with grimaced as you had the cheese.** you can also ask for a half serving of cheese

Review №159

2022-07-14 22:43:56

Food is ok, just be aware that they will refuse to take big table (>2 ppl) 30 min before closing. If you have big party, make sure you confirm before going there.

Review №160

2019-05-26 06:07:09

Came here 5pm on Sat, when they open, the line is down the street. We were unable to make it to the first round, signed in on wait list, and there were 6 parties ahead of us.Spent an hour in Japantwon, and finally out table is ready. They took our order of the beef stew before sitting us to the table, which was about 5 to 10 min wait from there.We got medium beef stew with level 2 spicy and extra glass noodles.There was a ot of meat for three of us (3 girls and we had 2 Sophie crepes before dinner).We were so full and had about 1 serving of beef left over to take home.Would love to try their beef bone soup next time.Expect to share table with others if you have 2-3 people for your party.And you need to wave to get the waiters attention or remind them couple times to refill side dishes.

Review №161

2022-10-31 04:20:44

The most incredible Korean food I’ve ever had in my entire life. Yes, there’s a line, but you can put yourself on the waitlist using Yelp. Any small dishes enough to feed three people comfortably.

Review №162

2023-06-23 17:25:21

Definitely worth to add extra rice cakes ! we split for 4 of us and this was a good amount of food

Review №163

2024-06-11 05:09:32

Really good take out food. very tender rib. well marinated. on the sweet side

Review №164

2021-09-03 15:42:38

As a Korean American, I must say the quality of this galbi (beef short ribs) is just as excellent if not better than Koreas. America is cattle country and the meat here is great. Daeho was super busy on a Saturday night but the staff did a fine job at finding us a table quicker than the estimated seating time and the food came out shortly too. The galbi is tender, juicy, and fulfilling. The purple rice is healthier than white rice and I loved the banchans (side dishes) too, especially the kimchi, which was rich in flavor. The kalbijjim can easily feed 3 grown men and comes with dukkboki (rice cake) potatoes and veggies. A heartwarming meal for sure and I would definitely come here again!

Review №165

2022-08-14 00:56:24

The reputation is well deserved - this place is phenomenal. Getting there early is a must as it gets busy very quickly, but the food is divine and the restaurant is bustling - great service and an overall delectable experience.

Review №166

2023-12-10 09:22:30

This place was out of this world! The fact that the combined Korean food with cheese is already a step in the right direction. If you come here, please make sure to get you cheese. Also, make sure to have everyone around for you reservation or they wont seat you. I would come here again in a heartbeat!!

Review №167

2023-07-09 20:56:16

Such a good meal! Such quality and large portion size. Basically, beef short rib stew, but such high quality ingredients and a number of add-on items if youd like to further elevate the experience (and portion size). Plus the side dishes. Regular portion with a couple add-ons is enough for three people, easily.Bustling for lunch starting Sunday around noon, but no wait before then. Friendly, attentive staff but constantly on the go the busier the place gets.No reservations, unfortunately, which is my only hesitation to coming, unless its off peak hours.

Review №168

2023-11-06 21:55:52

I don’t really write reviews but absolutely unbelievable. The server was constantly asking if we were done when we were still working on our food. Service was terrible and not worth the tip. They kept on giving us the bill, cleaning our table, indirectly telling us to leave. It’s more disappointing that I’m from Korea and a Korean restaurant is so rude and unauthentic. What a shame to my culture. Also, their soup tastes like water. 이럴거면 장사 그만해요.

Review №169

2024-04-21 23:39:54

Good beef soup but could be richer, lots of beef and selection of panchan. Staff were very helpful. Efficient!

Review №170

2023-12-08 02:56:37

Food was great. We enjoyed it. But be aware of employee benefits which is a 5% surcharge on your bill. Honestly I havent seen it. Idk why we need to pay it with at least 18% tip...?

Review №171

2021-12-08 06:58:37

An absolute must try in SF for the Daeho style kalbijjim! We always get the kalbijjim with cheese on top and they serve it on a hot plate and use a blowtorch to char and melt the cheese. The beef ribs are so tender and a little sweet, and fall off the bone. The regular size feeds 2 people and extra meat for 3-4 people.

Review №172

2019-12-28 09:25:38

Delicious and worth the wait. Went on a Friday night and the line was already to post/laguna 7 minutes before opening. Made it to the head of the line to enter my name on the Yelp wait list after 20 minutes and killed time across the street at Japantown until getting notified to come back. Took about an hour total to get seated, but we ordered before we were seated and the food came out quickly. The stew with the torch-melted cheese was sooo good. Would come back again.

Review №173

2019-04-08 03:08:34

Hands down, the best Kalbi (Korean short ribs) in San Francisco. We ordered both their braised short ribs and a beef rib soup with rice cakes. Both dishes were solid.The short ribs were amazingly tender. Like SUPER amazingly tender. And really flavorful.We ordered our braised short ribs with spiciness level 1 (on a scale of 0-3), and it was pleeenty spicy. My wife ordered level 3 last week, and said that it was only marginally more spicy. So, moral of the story: be prepared for some intense heat if you order *any* spice for your ribs.The service was incredibly good. Though the staff was clearly busy, they were always attentive and responsive.The only downside right now is the wait. My wife waited 2 hours for a table last week. Tonight, we showed up at 4:30p for their 5p opening, and there were already about 30 people waiting in line.

Review №174

2023-01-03 08:23:35

This place is soooo good. The short rib beef is so tender. 🤤🤤🤤🤤Pro tip: put yourself on the yelp wait-list online before physically going to the store to reduce your wait time.

Review №175

2021-07-03 19:47:36

This is perfect Korean restaurant in SF. we ordered bibimbab and beef soup. It was so good that I overeaten. Highly recommend for Korea food lovers :)

Review №176

2019-12-10 06:25:10

The kalbijim is out of this world. Level 3 is genuinely spicy, so if you are on the fence, Level 2 might be the safe choice. The kimchi banchan are all deliciously umami accompaniments to the main meal. The regular kalbijim is enough to feed 3 hungry people.

Review №177

2023-08-01 17:11:19

Good food. Big portions. The banchan is delicious. Quick service.

Review №178

2023-05-19 12:04:57

Restaurant was really busy but we didn’t have to wait too long for a seat. It was our first time with a party of 6 people.Everything seemed very chaotic - we were told to order with the host before sitting down but didn’t receive any help navigating the menu. For example, how much food to order for our table size? Did we want drinks with our dinner? Did we want the torched cheese with our bowl (didn’t know it was an ‘extra’ and not standard)?Presentation of the dishes in bubbling bowls was awesome, but the food itself didn’t match unfortunately. The stew was heavy on potatoes and light on meat, so didn’t really seem of value at $90/bowl. Overall the taste was just okay.We also ordered a round of drinks and they brought paper Dixie cups to drink them which leaked before we finished the drinks. It was hard to flag down staff to get anything that wasn’t ordered at the start.

Review №179

2021-05-31 02:50:50

Ordered the kalbijim rib&knee with extra meat and cheese. straight bussin respectfully. they must’ve cooked it with crack cause it’s so damn good. their soup is also very good. must try restaurant in the area. expect long wait time on weekends and do put your name in yelp waitlist on your way there.

Review №180

2019-06-20 18:00:54

TLDR: This place is really busy but well worth the wait. I highly recommend their Kalbijjim, braised beef short rib. It is fantastic and should be enough for at least three people if not four.Daeho is a Korean restaurant right outside of the Japantown shopping center. Their restaurant has a very modern feel to it. On almost every night, there is going to be a long wait to be seated. I tried this place out on a Thursday night and after putting down my name, my party of two still had to wait roughly an hour and a half. They use the Yelp system, so when they are ready for you, youll receive a text for you to head back. When they call you back, they take your order roughly 15 minutes before they actually seat you, so they are able to get it started.My party ordered the Kalbijjim, which is their most popular dish. They allow you to choose the spice level that you want; no spice, mild, medium and hot. For those of you who know the spice tolerance of Korean people, the scale should be ticked up by two, so mild feels more like a hot, medium is very hot, and hot is extremely hot. They have the option to add-on glass noodles, rice cakes, extra vegetables and cheese on top. With ours, we went with mild spicy, with glass noodles and rice cakes, as we wanted to try the beef as is before we try it with extra stuff on top. When seated, you are immediately given sides, all of which were fairly standard for a Korean restaurant. Because you are able to order 15 minutes before actually being seated, the food was out in around 10 minutes.The Kalbijjim was absolutely fantastic. The beef was braised really well. Slightly chewy but not difficult to eat. I was very comfortable with the mild level of spicy, as I can handle some spicy, but nothing too extreme. A good reference would be that I can comfortably eat habaneros and tolerate ghost peppers. The glass noodles and rice cakes were good, they did not distract from the overall dish and added a little bit more to chew on. Overall, I think the place is great. It has a very unique dish that is not normally served in SF and is delicious. The wait is hard to justify on a really busy night, but if its 1-1.5 hours, it is definitely worth it.

Review №181

2019-11-26 23:46:50

This place is awesome. Ive come here three times since it opened and Ive enjoyed it every time. I always get the beef rib stone pot with the cheese added. The soup is delicious, the meat is tender and flavorful, and the service is quick. Highly recommend.

Review №182

2022-08-29 04:52:02

Excellent food. We came Sunday night and the wait time is about 30 minutes. You can actually join the waitlist remotely using Yelp app.

Review №183

2022-09-14 23:35:09

Really tasty and super authentic. Highly recommend this for a meaty Korean dinner. Make sure you are willing to queue

Review №184

2019-04-14 04:12:14

As far as SF not having any LA-grade Korean food, this place finally fills the gap. Its legit. Get the 갈비찜, spicy (go for level 3, because the level 2 barely had heat) with 덕 and cheese. That is a must have. Wash it down with some 마거리, for a refreshing fizzy feeling. And if you must, order something else. Both times Ive been here, appetizers were not available. But maybe go for a soup? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Review №185

2024-05-07 15:08:39

This is my go to for authentic kalbijim. It can get busy and you may have to wait for a table but it’s worth it.

Review №186

2021-07-08 13:24:10

You just cant beat the beef soup here... they are just perfect.

Review №187

2022-08-23 19:02:06

This restaurant is phenomenal. Well worth the wait, the braised ribs are on another level. Recommending this to anyone who goes to SFO as a must.

Review №188

2023-06-19 08:24:09

The food was extremely good. I love how they cooked beef soup and entree’s.

Review №189

2022-04-25 23:46:51

One of the best galbi-jjim/braised short ribs in SF. There is usually a line and a wait but the staff gets the line moving efficiently.For delivery-it is a hit and miss and the quality is a bit inconsistent.Fresh,delicious kimchi.

Review №190

2022-06-14 03:17:20

Amazing beef knee soup. Too rich! Pricy, 35$ all in. Did not get in, line too long - this review is based on one take out order only. If I manage to get in I will add more detail.

Review №191

2023-06-10 13:00:47

Long waiting time but a must try if ur in sfo! absolutely loved the food and we left satisfied! will recommend

Review №192

2023-11-10 06:02:07

I dream about coming here every week. The galbijjim is the best, and they torch the cheese right in front of you. Such an experience with amazing food, the meats are juicy and the flavor is complex and on point.

Review №193

2023-04-16 20:37:24

Super tasty food, especially the Kalbijim of course. Would recommend the large with 4 people, and the small with fewer. Service is very hit or miss and once youre in the restaurant, theres not a whole lot of it other than bringing your food which you already order when you walk in. Wait times can be very variable. The first time we went, the estimate was 50 minutes, but we waited 1 1/2 hours. The second time we went, the estimate was 45 minutes, but we were in within 20-30 minutes. Both times on a Sunday night.

Review №194

2023-04-16 05:45:02

Can have a long wait time since its popular. Kinda pricey but very much work it. Price per person goes down since its served almost hotpot family style. Fun spectacle when the food arrives and they melt/char the cheese on top at the table. Definitely a place to try out.

Review №195

2022-09-14 15:54:55

Amazing flavours at this place! The braised short ribs were delicious and I recommend adding all the toppings for a very filling meal. There are plenty of customization for spice levels which was appreciated as we had people that didn’t eat spicy food. We had enough leftovers for days. The only downside is it’s so popular so the wait time for a table is long.

Review №196

2024-02-13 19:34:02

Amazing. the ribs with the oxtail and chewy noodles were very pinnacle of that sweet/savory flavor I keep forgetting that I crave.

Review №197

2022-06-20 02:53:41

Best Korean restaurant. Always long line. You have to share tables with others if your group is less than 4.

Review №198

2023-11-16 08:48:28

Worth the hype! Kalbiijim is obviously a must; beef is so tender and falls off the bone. Got here right before when it opened to avoid a long wait — recommend doing this as we got a table right away.

Review №199

2019-03-08 04:33:54

Some of the best Korean food you can get in San Francisco. The beef is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Expect to wait a long time to be seated, but its worth the wait!