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Nice, traditional Korean interior. Server was nice, quick and accommodating. Got a seat near the from right when they opened. Clean, neat and orderly. Ordered the yukhoe, galbijjim, and some soju. Yukhoe was cut well, fresh beef, nice sesame flavor and crispy Asian pear matchsticks. 4 banchan came out,; fish cake grilled with onion, cucumber carrot white kimchi, cabbage kimchi, and radish kimchi. My favorite of the banchan is the white cucumber kimchi and the grilled fish cake. The galbijjim was level 1 spice level. Meat very soft and tender, but I thought it was a little more spicy than I'd like for a level 1. All in all very yummy and had a great time!
Food was amazing, but service can improve. We came here with 10 people, and they don't take reservations. While we were waiting for a table, we said we were okay with 2 separate tables, and they still weren't seating us even though we were first on the waitlist. We would ask the reason, but no explanation was given. When we were sat, the server gave a lot of attitude, and even hit the wall behind one of our guests. Food was great, but it was so hot inside. For a place that uses a lot of hot stone and open flames, you would think they would have thought this through when doing construction and install some ventilation. When it came to pay, the receipt had added already 20% tip. And when the server brought the handheld POS to sign, it asked for another tip! Usually when they automatically add the tip, they will ask for 1-3% more for tip, but the options were 18-22%. This place is very sneaky...
Came on a Saturday early afternoon and it was not busy until after our food arrived. They had a pretty massive menu with lots of options. We ordered the large galbijim with mild spice, the seared yukhoe, and mushroom dolsot. It came with some banchans which was not bad. This was definitely a lot of food for 5 people so we got the rest togo since we couldn't finish it all. Flavor wise, it was lacking... I prefer daeho to be honest. However, this was definitely worth trying. Maybe I ordered the wrong items and spice level, but I still recommend trying this restaurant if you're in the area. Parking can be limited so i recommend arriving right when they open to avoid waiting.
[Taste: ] Simple and homey Korean food that tastes like quality cooking. We ordered the bone broth Seolleongtang & the galbitang and they were both pretty good. [Service: ] attentive and kind [Comments: ] Shoutout to whoever designed this establishment, it looks great
the appetizers are great here! I was impressed with the Crispy Yuk Jeon, which is a beef pancake and fried with rice paper. what is this goodness! it is oily and flavorful, comes with a dipping sauce. it tastes good even without the sauce. food that looks beautiful. Wakyu Yukhoe is another item to try, it is beef tartare which you get to mix with egg yolk and korean pear. pear is interesting and adds a good sweetness and crunch to this dish! the presentation of both appetizers is wonderful. Galbijiim is what every table gets. it's a big dish, totally sharable by 2-3 people or you can add another $10 to make it even bigger = MORE MEAT service was fantastic, professional, and friendly appreciate they put the plastic on my takeout items after I scooped them into the box no wait at opening hour on sunday
I'm so happy I was born Korean and that ppl are born Korean and that this restaurant exists. This place was so yummy it's ridiculous. We ordered the barley tea, beef tartare with Asian rice pear, yukkejang, and dulsot bibimbap. Barley tea was Tartare was yummy and well marinated and seasoned. No complaints at all for the food it was so delicious and yummy! I like cracking my own egg in yukkejang but that's just personal preference. The panchan was so good too so just all around really good experience. The service was good and standard. It was cool that they seal the to go stuff tho that was def different and cool! They serve very generous portions and so yummy. Overall, highly recommend trying!
If you are looking for a modern take on Korean classic dishes, come here. If you are adventurous enough, get the wagyu tartare. The beef is fresh and the pear adds a freshness to the fatty wagyu (altho I think it would pair better with green apple, but the pear is asian so...). The beef pancakes are not really pancakes, more like crepes and has a slight chewy texture that adds a surprising balance to the dish. The main dish the galbi jjim, was overkill, but in a good way. The richness of short ribs pair with string flavors and topped with cheese... just have is sparingly... too much of a good thing.
I've been here a handful of times since it's so close to my house, so I figured it was finally time to leave a review. We almost always order the Braised Beef Short Ribs for two. The short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and come in a rich stew with potatoes, carrots, turnip, and rice cakes, plus two bowls of rice. You can choose your spice level and pick between white or purple rice. . It also comes with the usual banchan. Kimchi, pickled radish, fish cake, and cucumber. Nothing really stands out, but they were all fresh. One thing I always wish is that the stew came with more rice cakes since there are only a few scattered throughout. Luckily, you can order extra, and I'd definitely recommend doing that if you're enjoy them as much as I do. I've also had the bibimbaps, and they are really good too. The restaurant is small, quiet, and feels like a true neighborhood spot. Service is pretty casual not super attentive but everyone has always been friendly. Nothing fancy, just consistently good Korean comfort food. I'll definitely keep coming back.
The food is very good, The Banchan appetizer has a refreshing and clean taste. The Dolsot Bibimbap was really amazing the beef was very tender. The Vegetables were very fresh. Colorful, Crunchy and Sweet. The stone pot really made the rice crispy in the bottom. The soup with ox tail, tendon, ribs was very comforting. The broth was not fatty and it was bubbling hot when it was served. The service is excellent, polite and pleasant. They made sure that everyone was having a very pleasant time. The place is roomy and bright. It is very clean and satisfying. I would like to go and try more of their delicious food.
if you're looking for delicious korean food, go here. it's in the inner richmond. i've been here plenty of times. i try to go at least once a month and it is some of the best possible korean food in the city. let's start with the bibimbap. the bibimbap has delicious crispy rice. you can have either purple rice or white rice. i always get the purple rice and it never fails to amaze me. i've had their bibimbap this time with galbi and in the past i've also had it with their bulgogi. all phenomenal! the bibimbap comes with a sauce that's not too salty, very well balanced with the rest of the veggies and everything in it. it's pretty big for the price as well. this time i also got the braised rib soup. very delicious. when you take your first sip of the soup, you just feel healed after. it's so rich, so nutritious, and there are plenty of noodles inside and meat. if you order three of these dishes from this place, you will be full and it can definitely feed two people at least. the soup is delicious and phenomenal. you can also just share. the staff can provide bowls if you ask as well. the banchan here is very phenomenal, very delicious. it doesn't taste like it's not fresh. the kimchi has a really good flavor to it. everything tastes very premium as well. the staff here is always very attentive and very willing to answer questions about the menu and whatnot. the ambience side is gorgeous. the seats are beautiful and the bathrooms are pretty clean. i always try to come back here.
Finally got to try this spot after hearing so much hype about it when it first opened! The place is smaller than expected inside but very clean, bright, and gives minimalist vibes. We arrived around 7p on a Friday and there was only a quick wait (Yelp waitlist was very short, probably didn't even need to join) so seems like the hype has died down quite a bit (I remember having to wait 1.5 hours in November last year). We ordered the galbijjim (spice level 1) and the meat pancake (yuk jeon). The yuk jeon was so good! Very flavorful, crispy, and unique (haven't seen it on the menu anywhere else). However I will say it was a little too oily which made the rice paper soggy on the bottom. 10/10 flavor though and good portion. The galbijjim was actually quite spicy for level 1 so I would probably opt for no spice next time. (My partner agreed it was decently spicy and his spice tolerance is a lot better than mine.) The meat was very flavorful and tender, though some parts were a bit too fatty for me. I loved the other toppings too -- the veggies were cooked nicely and it also comes with rice cakes. I added wide glass noodles which were tasty as well. The regular portion will probably serve 3-4 people for around $80. We were so full by the end of the meal and still had a lot to take home :) Service was friendly and food came out very quickly! We did have to flag someone down for more water and napkins though. Overall a great spot for hearty Korean food -- would definitely recommend.
I've been here a few times since they opened about a year ago and I absolutely LOVE their short ribs. Daeho is good too don't get me wrong but this place does it just right. I've ordered it every single time I've come here and was back recently and they still nail it. Service is good, nothing to write home about. Appetizers are unique (the beef pancake is as thin as it looks (the rice paper that is)) but nothing I'd go back for tbh. I can just get the short ribs and *pats tummy* be happy, esp with extra tteokbokki. If I had to rank the places in bay, it'd be them first, daeho second and the newest place to do this dish, gangsan.
It's a little bit overhyped. I actually enjoyed the combination seollongtang more than the galbijjim. The seollongtang has good beefy flavor and very creamy and milky. However the flavor can definitely be hit or miss when you eat this at the restaurant vs. take out. I feel like they are starting to give you less and less meat in the seollongtang each time I visit. As for the galbijjim, the one we got had way too much other stuff and not the actual galbi pieces. Even when we were able to locate the galbi, it is mostly the tendon pieces around the bone, and not the actual meat. I understand galbi is expensive nowadays but still. Way too many potatoes and daikon. As for the banchans, likely the worst banchans I've ever tasted from a Korean restaurant. Honestly the banchans are preventing me from returning, they taste that awful.
I came here one weekend evening with family. We ordered the galbijim (braised beef short ribs) and made it a large and added cheese for extra. You can also pick your spice level for the dish, we did level 2 spice and it wasn't spicy to us at all. The galbijim meat was tender, and they made it boneless by cutting the meat off the bones. The bones were used for plating. It also came with potato, daikon, carrot, bell pepper, rice cakes and a side of rice. There was a good amount of food for 5 people and we all left full. Definitely will come back again and get this again, as well as try their other dishes. read more
The beef tartare was a clear highlight for us and easily one of the best dishes of the meal. We also really enjoyed the galbi jjim. The potatoes had a slightly firmer texture to what we're use to at Daeho, which was a nice touch that we preferred. As a direct competitor to Daeho, this spot holds its own. The side dishes here were far superior to Daeho. That said, we still lean toward Daeho for the overall flavor profile of the main dish itself. The space is more refined feeling and you don't feel as rushed to eat and leave. read more
Nice, traditional Korean interior. Server was nice, quick and accommodating. Got a seat near the from right when they opened. Clean, neat and orderly. Ordered the yukhoe, galbijjim, and some soju. Yukhoe was cut well, fresh beef, nice sesame flavor and crispy Asian pear matchsticks. 4 banchan came out,; fish cake grilled with onion, cucumber carrot white kimchi, cabbage kimchi, and radish kimchi. My favorite of the banchan is the white cucumber kimchi and the grilled fish cake. The galbijjim was level 1 spice level. Meat very soft and tender, but I thought it was a little more spicy than I'd like for a level 1. All in all very yummy and had a great time! read more
Food was amazing, but service can improve. We came here with 10 people, and they don't take reservations. While we were waiting for a table, we said we were okay with 2 separate tables, and they still weren't seating us even though we were first on the waitlist. We would ask the reason, but no explanation was given. When we were sat, the server gave a lot of attitude, and even hit the wall behind one of our guests. Food was great, but it was so hot inside. For a place that uses a lot of hot stone and open flames, you would think they would have thought this through when doing construction and install some ventilation. When it came to pay, the receipt had added already 20% tip. And when the server brought the handheld POS to sign, it asked for another tip! Usually when they automatically add the tip, they will ask for 1-3% more for tip, but the options were 18-22%. This place is very sneaky... read more
Came on a Saturday early afternoon and it was not busy until after our food arrived. They had a pretty massive menu with lots of options. We ordered the large galbijim with mild spice, the seared yukhoe, and mushroom dolsot. It came with some banchans which was not bad. This was definitely a lot of food for 5 people so we got the rest togo since we couldn't finish it all. Flavor wise, it was lacking... I prefer daeho to be honest. However, this was definitely worth trying. Maybe I ordered the wrong items and spice level, but I still recommend trying this restaurant if you're in the area. Parking can be limited so i recommend arriving right when they open to avoid waiting. read more
[Taste: ] Simple and homey Korean food that tastes like quality cooking. We ordered the bone broth Seolleongtang & the galbitang and they were both pretty good. [Service: ] attentive and kind [Comments: ] Shoutout to whoever designed this establishment, it looks great read more
the appetizers are great here! I was impressed with the Crispy Yuk Jeon, which is a beef pancake and fried with rice paper. what is this goodness! it is oily and flavorful, comes with a dipping sauce. it tastes good even without the sauce. food that looks beautiful. Wakyu Yukhoe is another item to try, it is beef tartare which you get to mix with egg yolk and korean pear. pear is interesting and adds a good sweetness and crunch to this dish! the presentation of both appetizers is wonderful. Galbijiim is what every table gets. it's a big dish, totally sharable by 2-3 people or you can add another $10 to make it even bigger = MORE MEAT service was fantastic, professional, and friendly appreciate they put the plastic on my takeout items after I scooped them into the box no wait at opening hour on sunday read more
I'm so happy I was born Korean and that ppl are born Korean and that this restaurant exists. This place was so yummy it's ridiculous. We ordered the barley tea, beef tartare with Asian rice pear, yukkejang, and dulsot bibimbap. Barley tea was Tartare was yummy and well marinated and seasoned. No complaints at all for the food it was so delicious and yummy! I like cracking my own egg in yukkejang but that's just personal preference. The panchan was so good too so just all around really good experience. The service was good and standard. It was cool that they seal the to go stuff tho that was def different and cool! They serve very generous portions and so yummy. Overall, highly recommend trying! read more
1 month ago
If you are looking for a modern take on Korean classic dishes, come here. If you are adventurous enough, get the wagyu tartare. The beef is fresh and the pear adds a freshness to the fatty wagyu (altho I think it would pair better with green apple, but the pear is asian so...). The beef pancakes are not really pancakes, more like crepes and has a slight chewy texture that adds a surprising balance to the dish. The main dish the galbi jjim, was overkill, but in a good way. The richness of short ribs pair with string flavors and topped with cheese... just have is sparingly... too much of a good thing. read more
3 months ago
I've been here a handful of times since it's so close to my house, so I figured it was finally time to leave a review. We almost always order the Braised Beef Short Ribs for two. The short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and come in a rich stew with potatoes, carrots, turnip, and rice cakes, plus two bowls of rice. You can choose your spice level and pick between white or purple rice. . It also comes with the usual banchan. Kimchi, pickled radish, fish cake, and cucumber. Nothing really stands out, but they were all fresh. One thing I always wish is that the stew came with more rice cakes since there are only a few scattered throughout. Luckily, you can order extra, and I'd definitely recommend doing that if you're enjoy them as much as I do. I've also had the bibimbaps, and they are really good too. The restaurant is small, quiet, and feels like a true neighborhood spot. Service is pretty casual not super attentive but everyone has always been friendly. Nothing fancy, just consistently good Korean comfort food. I'll definitely keep coming back. read more
The food is very good, The Banchan appetizer has a refreshing and clean taste. The Dolsot Bibimbap was really amazing the beef was very tender. The Vegetables were very fresh. Colorful, Crunchy and Sweet. The stone pot really made the rice crispy in the bottom. The soup with ox tail, tendon, ribs was very comforting. The broth was not fatty and it was bubbling hot when it was served. The service is excellent, polite and pleasant. They made sure that everyone was having a very pleasant time. The place is roomy and bright. It is very clean and satisfying. I would like to go and try more of their delicious food. read more
if you're looking for delicious korean food, go here. it's in the inner richmond. i've been here plenty of times. i try to go at least once a month and it is some of the best possible korean food in the city. let's start with the bibimbap. the bibimbap has delicious crispy rice. you can have either purple rice or white rice. i always get the purple rice and it never fails to amaze me. i've had their bibimbap this time with galbi and in the past i've also had it with their bulgogi. all phenomenal! the bibimbap comes with a sauce that's not too salty, very well balanced with the rest of the veggies and everything in it. it's pretty big for the price as well. this time i also got the braised rib soup. very delicious. when you take your first sip of the soup, you just feel healed after. it's so rich, so nutritious, and there are plenty of noodles inside and meat. if you order three of these dishes from this place, you will be full and it can definitely feed two people at least. the soup is delicious and phenomenal. you can also just share. the staff can provide bowls if you ask as well. the banchan here is very phenomenal, very delicious. it doesn't taste like it's not fresh. the kimchi has a really good flavor to it. everything tastes very premium as well. the staff here is always very attentive and very willing to answer questions about the menu and whatnot. the ambience side is gorgeous. the seats are beautiful and the bathrooms are pretty clean. i always try to come back here. read more
5 months ago
Finally got to try this spot after hearing so much hype about it when it first opened! The place is smaller than expected inside but very clean, bright, and gives minimalist vibes. We arrived around 7p on a Friday and there was only a quick wait (Yelp waitlist was very short, probably didn't even need to join) so seems like the hype has died down quite a bit (I remember having to wait 1.5 hours in November last year). We ordered the galbijjim (spice level 1) and the meat pancake (yuk jeon). The yuk jeon was so good! Very flavorful, crispy, and unique (haven't seen it on the menu anywhere else). However I will say it was a little too oily which made the rice paper soggy on the bottom. 10/10 flavor though and good portion. The galbijjim was actually quite spicy for level 1 so I would probably opt for no spice next time. (My partner agreed it was decently spicy and his spice tolerance is a lot better than mine.) The meat was very flavorful and tender, though some parts were a bit too fatty for me. I loved the other toppings too -- the veggies were cooked nicely and it also comes with rice cakes. I added wide glass noodles which were tasty as well. The regular portion will probably serve 3-4 people for around $80. We were so full by the end of the meal and still had a lot to take home :) Service was friendly and food came out very quickly! We did have to flag someone down for more water and napkins though. Overall a great spot for hearty Korean food -- would definitely recommend. read more
1 month ago
I've been here a few times since they opened about a year ago and I absolutely LOVE their short ribs. Daeho is good too don't get me wrong but this place does it just right. I've ordered it every single time I've come here and was back recently and they still nail it. Service is good, nothing to write home about. Appetizers are unique (the beef pancake is as thin as it looks (the rice paper that is)) but nothing I'd go back for tbh. I can just get the short ribs and *pats tummy* be happy, esp with extra tteokbokki. If I had to rank the places in bay, it'd be them first, daeho second and the newest place to do this dish, gangsan. read more
It's a little bit overhyped. I actually enjoyed the combination seollongtang more than the galbijjim. The seollongtang has good beefy flavor and very creamy and milky. However the flavor can definitely be hit or miss when you eat this at the restaurant vs. take out. I feel like they are starting to give you less and less meat in the seollongtang each time I visit. As for the galbijjim, the one we got had way too much other stuff and not the actual galbi pieces. Even when we were able to locate the galbi, it is mostly the tendon pieces around the bone, and not the actual meat. I understand galbi is expensive nowadays but still. Way too many potatoes and daikon. As for the banchans, likely the worst banchans I've ever tasted from a Korean restaurant. Honestly the banchans are preventing me from returning, they taste that awful. read more
Made a reservation but didn't seem required since it was pretty empty on weekday at 530. Even throughout our meal and when we were finished, it wasn't fully packed so I think the crazy wait might have finally died down. Other parties who came to eat did also have reservations though so I'd say it's safe to just have it! Ordered galbijjim and beef tartare to share and it was definitely enough for 3 people. I was most excited for the beef tartare and it did not disappoint! Galbijjim was a flavorful combination of sweet, spicy and smokey. Braised beef was soft and tender. We only got it as medium spice level 1 and it was spicy enough for us. Compared to Daeho, the spice level is definitely higher here. We both also thought the kimchi banchan had a weird taste, maybe a little too fermented than we're used to? I do wish there was more than 4 banchan. Note that only the first refill is free and then there's a fee after that. Overall, staff were attentive and checked up on us multiple times. Clean and aesthetic inside. Somewhat comparable to daeho, without the long line and slightly lower price! read more
What a hidden gem in SF! Kudos to the staff for the exceptional service on what seemed to be a very busy night due to graduation season all over the city. They were able to accommodate my larger party fairly quickly. The food is fantastic -- the freshness of the ban chans, the flavors of the galbijim and wagyu yukhoe comes through. The solongtang was excellent. Decent selection of drinks! read more
This place is popular for dinner so make reservations! Short rib soup with cheese (Large): A- Kalbijjim is quite popular right now and this one is solid. Huge pieces of tender beef and the soup is slightly sweet. I like the daikon and rice cake in here. Chadol & yangji seolleong-tang: B+ Very clean tasting broth. Nice and refreshing. Kind of difficult to eat since they didn't have proper soup spoons to scoop. Crispy yuk jeon: A+ GET THIS APPETIZER! I'm not sure if this is an actual dish they serve in Korea but it's one of the best things I've had. Super crispy rice wrapper that has ground beef in the center. read more
2 months ago
Better than Daeho! You'll come for their take on galb-illim (braised short ribs), but you'll stay for their seolleongtang (ox bone soup) and suyuk jeongol. Love that they offer combination options with oxtail and tendon, and their banchan and appetizers are great too. Both white and purple rice are good options and included with most entrees. Restaurant is well-designed and clean, but it is compact. Service is pretty quick and efficient, and you can join their waitlist via kiosk or online via Yelp. read more
7 months ago
Spacious and food portions are generous. I got the braised short ribs (it can be made not spicy). Super filling and definitely good for 3-4 people. Sweet and savory tasting, would definitely come again with friends read more
In the words of my friend, "this may be better than daeho!" Ate here with 4 friends, street parking can be a bit hard in the area. Waited a few months for a reservation but it was worth it! Inside has a nice Korean aesthetic, servers were friendly and quick. Everything we ordered was delicious! For the 4 of us, we got: - wagyu yukhoe (my must get at any restaurant that has it, this did not disappoint) - both soups hit the spot! - galbijjim (star of the show, we got the large, highly recommend adding cheese!!!) Definitely rec and I will be back! read more
I've been so excited to try Hwa Mi Won after seeing this new Galbijim spot open up and I finally got a chance to go for lunch. I arrived with a few friends around 1pm on a Sunday and were happy to get seated right away. We ended up getting a large galbijim which comes with beef short ribs, vegetables, rice cakes, and 3 bowls of rice and a seoullongtang to share. The galbijim was absolutely delicious with super tender pieces of beef, chewy rice cakes, and soft carrots, potatoes and turnips. I almost wished we added on more rice cakes as they had the perfect texture and soaked up the sauce nicely. The large is definitely enough to feed 4 hungry people and we enjoyed the seoullongtang for a warm, comforting soup to share. Price-wise Hwa Mi Won is more affordable than other galbijim spots in the city and I loved the flavor of the sauce (not too sweet)! We'll definitely be back the next time we have a craving for galbijim. I only wish it was closer to downtown and that they give free refills on banchan. read more
26 days ago
We'll be back! Friendly Staff, Clean & bright, fairly easy parking, and great food. We had Galbi Jim, Dolsot Bibimbap, & Yukgaejang and all were YUMMY! read more
Amazing Korean galbijjim. A bit different than Daeho stylistically. I love how the chunks of short rib were all boneless and incredibly tender. It also came with rice cakes, potato, carrot, and a lot of daikon radish. There are actual jalapeño pieces in the sauce if you choose to make it spicy. Crispy beef pancake was refreshing! It's kind of like a smash burger in a fried rice paper. Great flavor, especially paired with the soy jalapeño onion banchan. The banchan itself didn't look like much but was surprisingly flavorful. My favorites were fishcake and cucumber. You get one free banchan refill. Galbijjim is always the perfect meal for when you want something hearty. And unlike Daeho, there is no wait! read more
Love the galbijjim here! It's incredibly flavorful and tender with a good ratio of meat to vegetables. Though the menu said it should have rice cakes and I don't think ours had any, so maybe worth checking with the server to clarify. The yukhoe was also delicious and fresh. It was my first time having beef tartare with pear in it, and I must say they pair very well! The banchan was good and seemed pretty standard to me (sad there are only four though). First refill free, subsequent refills $5 each. The galbijjim is quite large--we shared a yukhoe and galbijjim among four people and had some extra galbijjim to take home. Pretty good value! The server was very friendly and attentive, and the restaurant is pretty spacious with a clean aesthetic. The restaurant was mostly full but we were able to get a table for 4 on Sunday around 6:15pm with practically no wait. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you like galbijjim! read more
The only challenge that we had for lunch - finding a close parking space. We were quite impressed with the simple ambiance, tasty Banchan, excellent service, reasonable prices, and most importantly - the tasty food. We went on a busy Saturday for lunch and were easily seated without waiting. Ordered: - Crispy Yeok Jun - a crispy beef pancake that I would call a signature dish. We'd definitely come back for this appetizer that comes with a sweet vinegar for dipping. Crispy is the key word in this dish. - Galbijin with Cheese Topping and Glass Noodles with Mild Heat as we had an almost 100yo super senior with us. Didn't want any issues - so mild is the way to go! The cheese was flamed at the table and we were glad we ordered it - for the show and for the burnt cheese taste. This dish had plenty of Galbi which we cut into smaller pieces. The mild sauce was sweet and perfect for a Senior. We took home two sealed containers of Galbijin as the order could easily feed 6. Our family has a new favorite for Kalbijim and the Crispy Beef Pancake appetizer. read more
Appreciated the yelp waitlist - it went by in ~40 min on a Saturday night! Half the time went by looking for parking. Nice ambiance that was more relaxed than daeho - hwa mi won also wins with the better quality food and value. - galbijjim: delicious! the regular size portion could be enough for three people. The meat was perfect tenderness and nice cuts. The vegetables still had texture and the glass noodle soaked up the yummy sauce which had a good balanced flavor. Appreciated the attention to detail on making sure all parts of the cheese was torched and melted. Banchan was also better than alot of other spots! read more
solid korean spot. got the galbijjim with cheese and it was good. not the most flavorful one ive had but meat was tender and well cooked, so ill still rate it pretty well. also they have purple rice as an option which i liked. for the banchans/side dishes, the only one i really liked was the fish cake one. the the kimchi, radish, and cucumber were not bad but more just average. vibe of the restaurant is nice and service was not bad. overall, would recommend. i would want to come back to try other dishes too one minor complaint is that their chopsticks are really hard to use LOL could be my own skill issue tho read more
Wow what a great place! Aesthetically pleasing, bright with enough natural lights, airy, clean and soft ambiance, low key elegance. Tastefully done dining room without looking like trying too hard. Everything in its place where they belong. I came for lunch today, came all the way from Nob Hill. I've been craving my old diet of eating raw meat of free range grass fed beef. Any kind of preparation of the raw beef actually, either French steak tartare, Ethiopian gored gored, kitfo, or even the most basic of it all Ethiopian kurt sega (also known as tere sega). I've been skeptical of finding any good one here in SF actually especially after eating a kitfo at the house of Tadu two weeks ago. These people need to go to DC and Northern VA to learn how to make Ethiopian food. Anyway, back to Hwa Mi Won. I finally found it, I finally find a great steak tartare of raw beef in the form of Korean Yukhoe. Incredible quality, textures, delicious and full of flavor. I was so happy! This dish is a must order, I think this was one of the best dish I've had so far this year beside my dish in Maui at Mama's Fish House with my GF. I also ordered a Combination Bone Soup (Modeum Tang). It was milky, creamy, and hot. (add little bit of salt to adjust the taste) I've had to order this even thought it's 85 degree outside. Very good but the Steak Tartare was something else entirely, A league of its own. Banchan were good but I came here for the raw meat not for the free side dish. I highly recommend this Non BBQ Korean restaurant for you who likes to eat Korean food of the Joseon (Chosun) era. read more
My favorite Korean restaurant in SF. Galbijjim better than Daeho, Korean Hot Pot like you've never seen before, and an ambiance of a nicer Korean restaurant. All the portions here are pretty big, and you can definitely share a $80 galbijjim with 3-4 people. I love how all the beef is so tender, and all of the sauces/broths are flavorful. Whether it's the galbijjim, hotpot, galbitang, or anything else, you can't really go wrong. You also have a nice selection of banchan with some pretty delicious kimchi too! Service is attentive and you can ask for more of that delicious banchan as many times as you'd like. Will definitely come back and bring friends! read more
This place is sort of a cleaner and calmer version of Daeho. Maybe it's because they are relatively newer or it was just our timing? Without tasting them side by side or me being able to go to Daeho any time I want (far drive) so I have a recent memory of it, it's hard to say that the flavors of Hwa Mi Won's Galbijjim can't compare to Daeho. Off memory Daeho's Galbijjim was a bit more flavorful but Hwa Mi Won's beef was more tender. As for flavors that could be due to the varied spice levels depending on our group. What COULD give them the edge over Daeho is their Beef Tartare. I'm glad our server had recommended it. read more
So great to have Hwa Mi Won in the (Outer) Richmond. We don't have to track specifically to Japantown when we want some kalbijim (칼비짐). Recently came by for lunch with my hubby and this place is hopping. Good thing they have a Yelp waitlist to make sure everyone is signed in. We came at a good time, so our wait was only like for a minute. Sat down and ordered a Seolleontang (ox bone soup) with Galbi because it's so cold outside. And we also got a Galbi Bibimbab and added cheese! I was so excited because I have never had bibimbab with cheese before. This just made me so happy. Food is really good without them being too salty. In fact they have salt and pepper on the side in case you need them which I only use additional pepper only. Also they give you a side of Gochujang so that's flavorful enough. Only knock is that their Banchan seems kind of weak in terms of flavor and offerings. Other than that, really enjoyed! 4.5 stars! Located on Geary and 27th Ave. read more
New kid on the block (somewhat), Hwa Mi Won is touted for serving the best galbijjim in the bay, one that bests Daeho's long-running legacy. Also boasting high commendations from Infatuation and Beli alike, Hwa Mi Won piqued my interest, so I made the trek out. My friends and I came here on a rainy Wednesday evening around 5, surprised to see no wait. We settled on the large galbijjim, medium spicy, with cheese atop, a necessity when you order at these types of establishments and shared the seollongtang. To date, I've never had a good seollungtang in the bay. The broth should have a sticky mouthfeel imparted by the gelatin. This had none. Unfortunate but expected. Otherwise, it's just a decent, simple beef bone broth. The galbijjim is marginally different than Daeho's. Decadent, cheesy, and beefy all the same. The presentation varied slightly; the stew's runnier (which I'm a fan of -- that's up to personal preference), but contents are still the customary assortment of potatoes and carrots. Overall, the experience is just ok. The banchan is disappointing, with refills incurring additional surcharges. $5 for a scant portion of kimchi and kkaduggi leans toward absurdity. People mention that Hwa Mi Won is Daeho's slightly more affordable counterpart, but I'm not so easily convinced. read more
10 months ago
Hwa Mi Won is one of the newest restaurants in the Richmond district and it's doing very well! Lines can be long, especially on the weekends, but they have Yelp reservations so you can get in line before arriving. Service is fast and food is delicious. My favorites are the galbi-jjim (serves two), galbi-tang, and seoulleong-tang. Most, if not all, of their main dishes are served in a hot stone pot, so your food's piping hot and perfect on a chilly night. read more
8 months ago
Came on a Monday around 5:45 pm. There were several tables open but steadily became filled. It's pretty comparable to Daeho. A few differences I appreciate: - warmer tones - tables have wood tone with kintsugi-inspired accents, rice paper door throughout walls and ceilings, ceramic looking ware instead of stainless steel - fish cakes and cucumbers in the banchan - yukhoe (steak tartare) is offered, and more menu options in general - bones in the kalbijim are also longer which makes for a prettier presentation and surprisingly - I suspect purposefully - fit perfectly in the to-go containers, which are identical to Daeho in that they will seal it with plastic) Yukhoe was excellent but probably would not pay extra for the Parmesan cheese next time Seolleongtang broth had great depth Kalbijim was excellent and was generous with the glass noodle add on (my favorite part). I'd have to eat it side by side with Daeho to really have meaningful comparison, it's pretty similar Service was lovely and they were nice about refilling banchan and on top of getting more water pitchers read more
My party of 3 were seated immediately around 5:40 pm on a Sunday. Six parties were already on the waitlist, but luckily, we bypassed the waitlist and snagged one of the last few smaller tables still open from the first seating round. All members must be present to be seated. We shared a large galbijjim and added wide sweet potato noodles. The seasoning and sauce is a tad sweet for my liking but paired well with the banchan of radish and cabbage kimchi, spicy fish cake strips, and pickled cucumbers and onions. The meat was tender and fell off the bone, and the dish overall wasn't too greasy. At the end of the meal, we were stuffed and brought home some leftovers. Beware your clothes might smell like galbijjim afterwards though. I'm interested in trying their other dishes like the crispy beef pancake! read more
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