My favorite Korean restaurant in SF!
It’s usually popular. Luckily, it wasn’t busy during dinner on a Monday so we were able to get seated right away.
The food was so authentic. The tofu soup was good. The galbijjim was awesome!!! And the pancake was delicious as well.
Service was good and fast. Plus they served a whole steamed egg with every table.
Cons: Parking was so tough near the restaurant. Expect a wait. If you’re willing to wait and find parking, highly recommended 🙌🏻
Han Il Kwan is perhaps the quintessential Korean grilled meat cuisine in SF providing authenticity without apologiess. Simply love all the variety of dishes (many of them not available in Americanized Korean restaurants) prepared in a home-style cooking construct.
The short-ribs are the highlight here. Consistenly tasteful, tender, and magical. They clearly have figured out their supplier and how they grill this with marination.
There are other dishes like chicken riblets or intestine soups and again, what's lovely is that none of them feel like a "commercial" product. Yes, it may not hit you with the MSG-filled taste. Certainly not "perfect". But you'll feel the heartiness.
My only issue with Han Il Kwan is parking. SF street parking at Richmond is impossible at best. Yes, once in a while yuo get lucky. But overall, you're better off Ubering to
I had an amazing experience at the Korea restaurant! The variety of delicious small dishes they served before the meal were a delightful start to the dining experience. The food service was impeccable, with attentive staff who made sure we had everything we needed. The galbi jjim is very authentic, tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be returning for more memorable meals!
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