Awesome and unique beers, friendly staff, good Korean street food. Kimchi sour, lemongrass wit, Kalo Mexican lager all really good.

Cool spot with interesting flavors! Lots of seating options inside and outside. They don't serve any food but they do allow outside food :) read more

Loved the feel of the place, but they really need some umbrellas to increase the use of their outdoor eating areas. I hope Dokkaebier continues their collaboration with Smishsmash because the burgers go so well with Dokka's beer! We tried their $13 - 4 flight: Yuza blonde, bamboo pils, lemongrass witbier, kimchi sour. All were on the light side but really went well with the food! I want to come back and try their michelada - they use their kimchi sour. And they are puppy friendly! read more

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Now we can enjoy some favorite Asian culinary ingredients in beer! Beer pairs great with Asian food, so yes why not combine them? Ingenious! I imagine it must have been at least as fun dreaming up and creating the flavor combos as it was to taste them. Lemongrass witbier and Calamansi &Tea lager were a couple of our faves and there were plenty of options. Outdoor seating was plentiful on a pleasant Sunday early evening, though being in jack London square area you are close to the water so you may want to bring layers. We grabbed dinner a couple short blocks away at Noka Ramen after. Our taste buds and bellies were thanking us for all of it. read more

No place like this in the Bay! Believe me. Their happy hour includes $4.20 beers, where can you find that for craft beers?! The rice kolsh, kimchi sour, and yuza blonde are the best! Highly recommend. Also, the service is amazing and everyone is so knowledgeable. Definitely need to stop by here. read more

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I haven't been to the taproom (yet) but I have ordered beer a couple times through the mail. They're flavors are very unique. They're a refreshing option in the craft beer space. We love the Yuza Blonde! It could be my favorite summer beer. I'll order it every year. read more

Ordered beer for delivery with a tight timeline - Will from customer service was excellent to work with - made sure I got the order on time and was super responsive ! read more

Great experience this past week at the Yelp Elite event at Dokkaebier brewery. I definitely found my new favorite brewery in Oakland. Great place for social gatherings with friends and they offer Asian-inspired craft beers, brewed here in California. The bartenders were all super friendly and had great explanations of how each specific beer was crafted and it's taste. I tried 4 different beers and really loved the Yuza blonde, it was a lighter choice and had so many delicious hints of Yuza fruit and was very crisp. All the beers were great and specific, to taste and there is something for everyone. The beers come on tap and in cans, so the choice is yours. The brewery location is right in the heart of Jack London so you instantly get the great ambiance and breeze from the Bay flowing indoors and there is also additional outdoor seating available! read more

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I love this place. Came by with some friends for a meeting and the flavors are amazing. Dokkaebier is really doing something special.

Recently opened Dokkaebier, a Korean fusion brewery with amazing food located in the Upper Polk. Love the decor, neon lights and beer can pyramids are now new additions to this old establishment. Thank the lord I had the opportunity to taste this place before the mandatory shelter in place. We tried six of their beers (one flight and two personals), from the bamboo pilsner to the gochujang ale, ipa, double ipa, and stout. Personal favorites were the pilsner -- light and refreshing, and the double ipa -- even though it had a high ABV, it didn't take away from its hoppy flavors. Additionally, from what I remembered, many of their beers had interesting Korean ingredients infused in them. Which I thought was pretty neat. Although Dokkaebier's identity may appear as a brewery, do me a favor and do not sleep on the food. Their Korean chicken wings were delicious, spicy and tangy, crispy yet very juicy and moist. IMO, they are better than 707 Sutter and ARIA (neighboring KFC joints). I'm sad we only came here to pregame, will definitely be back after the SIP for dinner! Their staff and customer service were excellent. We were greeted at the door and our waiter was attentive to our table the whole time. Fingers crossed hoping Dokkaebier is here to stay! read more

Dokkaebier - Beer flight and Korean Chicken Wings - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

The place: 10/10 super chill ambiance! Right on Polk street so it's a great place to come for a night of bar hopping. Tables and counter tops are available but make sure to come in before or after the 6-9 rush just because the place tends to get filled up quickly! You're allowed to order a drink at the bar, but it'd be hard to get some food if you don't have a table! They always let you drink at one of the standing barrels and then call on you when a table is ready! The food/drinks: 10/10 WOW! Finally have a place for some good beer AND good food! Haven't really found a place that served both at a decent price until this place opened up! The chefs worked at a 3-Michelin restaurant so you know the food is bout to be great! Also really great bang for your buck cause I mean $19 for AN UNI FLAN?! Can't beat that! Love the chicken wings, I loved BOTH flavors! Totally love their beer selection as well! They have like over 25 beers on tap plus the ones that they make! The house beers are my favorite and their flight is CHEAP ($12) AND TOTALLY SHARABLE! The service: 10/10 service was really chill and friendly! They let you taste test any of the beers before ordering which is great for people who are super indecisive like me! The owner sticks around and helps the servers which is super nice of him as he likes to meet and talk to his customers himse read more

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Great place for casual and fun dinner on Polk - Korean tapas and beer! The place was half full at 6pm on a Saturday. A few tables, but much of the seating is shared counters/bar. We sat at the bar and the food came out very fast. The menu is limited, so make sure you can live with those items - didn't see any veggies. Dokkaebi fries (5/5) - get these! comes seasoned with sweet and savory dip Uni flan (5/5) - LOTS of uni, delicious Short ribs (4/5) - great value Baby octopus (3/5) - good but smothered in sauce Also ordered a Bamboo Pilsner. Overall an awesome meal. Can see this place becoming very popular... read more

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Fun brews with new and distinct flavors (at least new to me) that aren't gimmicky or overdone like many other breweries venturing outside the traditional. The tea lager was a huge standout for me. read more

Beer is good. Their wings suck and it takes hella long to receive. Small place inside, but there is room outside.

Delicious and unique beers, and a chill spot to sip in Jack London. Try the kimchi or the classic K lager.

If you're a craft beer enthusiast or someone looking to explore the world of Korean brews, I would highly suggest coming out to try Dokkaebier! I loved the rustic yet modern decor, and the beer was great! I had the Yuza Blonde, Rice Lager, Kimchi Sour and the Milk Stout. I personally LOVED the Kimchi sour, but there is something here for everyone. The owner has a really great backstory and I am definitely coming back to support this local business! :) read more

Probably the most friendliest bar in oakland. The bartender was a young up beat female and she was encouraging my brother and I to try every beer they had. The house ipa was delicious! You can try various Asian infused beers like calamansi and a kimichi beer. Great spot and friendly service. read more

One of the best, most creative breweries I have been to. They have a great ambiance, wonderful bartenders who know the menu through and through, and the Asian-inspired beers have unique flavors that are always a hit. My personal favorites are their lemongrass witbier, LGBTQ hazy, and kimchi sour. read more

Love this place! They do a fantastic job of crafting a variety of unique beers. I definitely recommend getting a flight to sample five different types. Some flavors might not be for everyone (i.e. I didn't care for the dragonfruit), but you're guaranteed to find something you love (really enjoyed their rice lager and kimchi sour). The vibe here is great. The food options are great (we got Hesher's pizza this last time, but they have regular food popups). The people are great. Their bathrooms are also really clean. read more

Went to their first event with friends and the owner was very humble and friendly. He shared how being AAPI in the beer community shaped the business despite struggles from the pandemic. Overall great and unique tasting beers would bring me back alone but the staff made it an amazing experience. read more

Great bar if you want to try some Asian inspired flavors. The bamboo Pilsner didn't really taste like bamboo. The kimchi sour really did taste like kimchi at first taste. The jasmine had a hint of it at the end. All in all it's a good place to chill read more

My family and I got take out yesterday and just wanted to say the BRAISED PORK BELLY IS SO INSANELY GOOD. It's super tender, not overly fatty and rich in flavor. The family style portion comes with really delicious stewed kimchee and radishes, and rice on the side. We also got chicken wings and kalbi, but the pork belly was by far the surprise hit of the meal. This will become a COVID-19 SiP regular at our house. I wish I took pictures for you all, but it was so good we devoured it very quickly. Tip: Order it directly from their website and pick up, so they don't have to share their revenue with Uber Eats, etc. read more

Great place for yummy innovative Korean inspired beers and high quality small bites (tapas style). We ordered the dokkaebi fries (fried rice cake), wings, and the hotteok & ice cream. All the dishes were great! My favorite was the rice cake fries! It comes with two dipping sauces: one spicy one and one sweet one. read more

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I don't drink beer often, but when I do, it's Dokka. Their Bamboo Pilsner is a masterpiece, as is their Vienna Lager. Friends like the creativity of their flavored beers (kimchi in beer? Yuzu? Lychee? Whod have thunk it, but it works. read more

I found out about Dokkaebier online and ordered a 12-pack variety case. The prices were very reasonable for an ultralocal microbrew, they delivered straight to my door, and produced an amazing product. I was very impressed with the creativity of their offerings in the multipack--Fueled by a desire to introduce Asian ingredients into the craft beer industry, the creative team behind DKB did not shy away from the challenge. Their Witbier with Sichuanese peppercorns and lemongrass had a lovely herbaceous kick, while their milk stout with cardamom and green pepper had a perfect mouthfeel full of rich chocolatey goodness to balance the warming spices. Their IPAs do trend on the fruity side (which is less my jam), but I was surprised at how much I liked the Trident, with its bold tropical body and unapologetically bitter finish. These are not flavors I'm used to seeing in beer, and I'm grateful to the Dokkaebier team for bringing them into the beer culture of California. 5/5, please give them a shot! read more

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Went here for their soft opening and was very impressed. The bamboo Pilsner was my favorite beer I tried. We also had delicious fluke, dokkaebi fries, and Korean fried chicken. It was the best fried chicken we have had. Definitely try this place, next time you're in SF! read more

Dokkaebier - Korean fried chicken - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here on their soft opening for beers and Korean tapas. Their beer selection is great (Woods, North Coast, Bare Bottle, Fieldwork, etc.)! We ordered the Dokkaebi fries (rice cake fries with nori powder and a spicy mayo and honey dipping sauce). Great service, beers, and food. Will come back! Try their bamboo pilsner!!! read more

Great beer. I love the Asian inspired flavors. I've been to their tap room multiple times in addition to buying their beer from outside vendors. read more

My fiancé and I have been living near Polk for a while and we've seen multiple iterations at this location. This is the most unique and flavorful! The beers made on-site were different and amazing. We'd never had rice fries before and we loved them! Of course, the Korean fried chicken was wonderful. Hopefully the pop-up can stay longer than April, or permanently! read more

Dokkaebier - Korean fried chicken, rice fries and bamboo pilsner - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

A great beer brewing company in SF. Pretty darn tasty! I highly recommend Oysters, Chicken, and ice cream dessert. Craft Beer, no need words. Great place! read more

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SO GOOD. I tried both their Braised Pork and Fried Chicken and is hands down the most authentic korean restaurant in San Francisco. Highly highly recommend. Their food is jinri read more

Dokkaebier - Kimchi Braised Pork Belly with Banchan - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great beer and great food. I found this place through a gift certificate I got and was stoked to try it. The thing I love is that they are authentically Korean while making it accessible to the masses. I had the double IPA which was super legit and didn't have a huge bitter aftertaste. I also got the 50/50 wings, one spicy and one not and the flavors were fantastic. Lastly, the kimchi/pork belly was awesome. It comes with some daikon in a broth that's super flavorful. Love the modern branding. If you don't know, the name is a play on words from Korean folklore of mischievous goblins. There's a fun neon light on the wall inside with a line from a children's story. It sucks that this placed opened right before the SIP so I can't wait to go back once things are open with friends and hang out for a while drinking good beer and munching on wings. read more

This is an awesome little beer and food pop up! The beers are delicious and the decor is simple but trendy. The owner and brewmaster himself told us about the beers. Great central location as well! read more

Dokkaebeir is the best, great food, great vibes. Locally owned brewery, should be around for a while and you can't beat the brew!

So sad to have found this place so late into it's run and after SIP started up, but glad to have a nearby place to get growlers and cans to go. House beers are great, with unique twists and flavors that aren't so overpowering that they become undrinkable after a half a pint like many places, and a diverse guest tap list. While take-out will never do a menu justice, the food was really solid and a perfect accompaniment to the beer. Order plenty of chicken, because you'll want to take at least a couple growlers home ;) Looking forward drinking as much as possible during the run and looking forward to your next move! read more

I don't drink alcohol, but oh my goodness, their baby octopus and fried chicken is amazing! Not only are the dishes aesthetically pleasing, it's delicious. It's so hard to find good Korean food in San Francisco I must say, glad this one popped up. read more

Good Korean food. Have enjoyed this place a couple times. And I believe they are doing takeout too. Recommended.

They have best beer and food!! I love their Witbier and Amber Ale. They have the best Korean Fried Chicken in the city!!

The best! They just opened two days ago and you would never have guessed it. The beers, food and service were amazing and we can't recommend Dokkaebier enough! Our server was so friendly and brought us tastes of multiple beers to help us decide. Their house beers were excellent and their selection of other craft brewers was impeccable!! The food-wow!! Don't miss the short ribs (huge portion for 3 of us in a hot cast iron skillet) or the rice "fries" which were so unique with sweet and spicy dipping sauces. The wings were delicious and massive. The house dessert was our favorite part! A Korean pancake filled with nuts and brown sugar with sesame ice cream. Order more than one!! The owner and chef were both so attentive and wonderful. Run, don't walk, to Dokkaebier's pop-up location open through April. We will be back and bringing lots of friends for excellent Korean food, beers and inviting and friendly service. Score! read more

Dokkaebier - Amazing beers!! - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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Really great chicken wings! Highly recommend everyone come here if you're visiting SF.