I came here with my friend on Sunday night for dinner. We got at the restaurant at about 6:45pm without a reservation. We waited a little over 30 min before getting seated. The interior is really cute: stylish and cozy, and the staff was quite friendly as well. There was also a mix of young people and aunties, which is always a good sign. We ordered the bulgogi jeongol, which came in a huge pot full of tongho, tofu, enoki, thick vermicelli, meat, and various other goodies. The broth was sweet, savory, and a tiny bit spicy, with a strong meat flavor. It was super windy that day, and the soup warmed us right up from the inside. We enjoyed everything in the pot, but I especially liked the chewy noodles, rice cakes, and mushrooms. I don't know if this is usually how Korean hot pot works, but by the end of the meal, some of the items were overcooked and the noodles became soggy. Maybe we should have timed it better and eaten those first. For us, it was way too big a portion and we left super super stuffed... If you can't eat that much, it's probably better to split this among more people. We also got the cheese tteok kkochi to go, and that was delicious as well: really cheesy and chewy. read more

ILCHA - bulgogi jeongol - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

A great place for a nice dinner out. I came here with my boyfriend and we ordered the marinated shrimp and the marinated crab. Both were delicious and come with rice and seaweed, so you don't need to order that on top of the dishes. The food is delicious and the ambience is really nice. The employees here took a lot of care in making sure our table was cleared and we had a good experience. Definitely will be coming back to try something else! read more

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Was blown away by the fried chicken here. So flaky and juicy! Had low expectations going in but food was better than expected! The raw shrimp was also pretty good. Should reserve in advance! Can't wait to go back to try their pork belly with oysters and army stew next time! read more

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Note this review is for ambience only. Dates, friends, beware. Long term lovers, you'll be fine. This place is LOUD. The interior design has a wood runner on the ceiling with no sound damping material. Voices are reflected right back to the crowd. You sit 4 feet away from your partner and at the combined table, 1 foot away from your neighbor making conversation impossible and awkward. We sat between two other couples who had basically given up talking to each other and were silent. And my biggest pet peeve for 2023 - QR code menus. This is no longer COVID, and you have staff. Please do not make me take out my phone at dinner, on a date, with friends to scroll. I want to be in the company of people I love. Not be on my phone. Don't bring fast casual experiences to somewhere my entree is $42. read more

ilcha is a solid upscale korean spot with great ambiance and food that lives up to the hype! we got the soy marinated shrimp, fried chicken, and seaweed rolls. the seaweed rolls were perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside with the glass noodles. the soy marinated shrimp was sweet and savory, and the rice that came with it was sooo good. the chicken was really juicy and well battered, but compared to the the service was attentive and friendly. i really enjoyed eating here and will definitely come back when i have the craving. read more

ILCHA - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

First of all, I would just like to say that this place has been on my "to eats" list for a while so I was pretty hyped to come check it out. The TLDR: this place matched and exceeded my expectations and I would definitely come back here, especially to get some drinks with the food. I came here on a Saturday night, walk-in with no reservation. We were told we had about a 30 minute wait so my group ended up going next doors to get some milkshakes from Mel's but our table was ready earlier than expected so we ended up booking it back. The ambience of this place was 5 , the atmosphere made you feel like you should have a drink with your food and I definitely saw many tables ordering bottles of soju here. The service was immaculate here, I feel like they were cleaning things off our table as soon as we were done with them, and they were always paying attention, even when we didn't need them to do anything for us. Now onto the food: Cheese tteok kkochi - cheese on dduk(rice cake) with some condense milk over it. Cheesy, sweet from the condensed milk with that beautiful oomf you get from a dduk that thicc. Not really my cup of tea persay but I can see how some people would like this. Bulgogi tater tots - tater tots with bulgogi on top, pretty self explanatory name. Also pretty self explanatory taste. It was good, but more of a fusion good. Korean fried chicken - Wowow this was some good fried chicken, crunchy and crispy on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside. I didn't end up dip it in any of the sauces but I bet it would be tasted amazing either way. Bossam and oysters - the oysters were very fresh, and it came with some korean sauces instead of the standard horseradish. I got to say though, those sauces paired well with the oyster, where can I get some? The bossam was amazing too, not too dry, paired with their ssamjang and the lettuce it was an amazing combo Last but not least! Budae jjigae - To me, this was the star of the show. I've had a craving for this dish for a while, and the one served here really hit the spot! It was at a nice spicy level where even the most average spice eating person could eat it! It definitely made you feel nice and warm especially on a cold sf day. There was alot of things in the stew, including the standard sausage, spam, tofu, kimchi plus they give you ramen and cheese to put on top. The best part was that it wasn't brought out boiling and would slowly lose the temperature but they had a stove right there to keep the soup hot while you're eating! 5/5 stars, would definitely recommend this place to anybody who is curious. read more

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The cheese tater tots were AMAZING! Such a fun appetizer and the rest of the food was great as well! Cute and tucked away in the marina in a nice location read more

ILCHA - Tater tots and bulgogi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were excited to try someplace new for once. The pictures looked promising. Unfortunately most dishes were okay except for the fried chicken. That was the only stand out dish. Also service was friendly! But food was underwhelming. Run through of items we tried: *Fried chicken - very moist yet also very crispy. When you pick a sauce they only give you a very small dish of the sauce on the side. Also you would think after paying $36 they'd just give you both sauces?! We realize they put the sauce on the side to maintain chicken crispiness which is brilliant and definitely the goal. *Raw shrimp - the idea seemed good as we like raw crab a lot. But raw shrimp just taste a little off. I wouldn't order this again. *Budigigae aka Army Stew - this was decent and a good size. A little better than some other restaurants but wasn't mind blowing. *LA Kalbi - nothing special. Cooked well and as expected. *bulgogi tater tots - tastes just like it sounds. Tots were a bit soggy wish it was crispier. *Grilled cheese rice cake - looked better in pictures than it tastes. Decent but not crave worthy. *flavored Makgeoli - sounded delicious but didn't taste the passion fruit flavor per se. *bossam with pork belly and oyster wrap - although it came with oysters which is luxurious, the overall flavor was decently enhanced but not mind blowing. I'd had better bossam and other places. With bossam the accoutrements makes a difference. It just fell short. All in all a very solid meal. If we lived close we might go back. But since we live in the East Bay we won't be coming back since there are other restaurants that are better and closer. read more

ILCHA - Raw shrimp w seaweed rice - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very delicious traditional Korean cuisine. Must try the marinated shrimps, super sweet and fresh, and the soy sauce dressing was a great refreshing add on and goes super well with rice and seaweed. I also recommend getting the bossam and oysters combo, wrapping rice, bossam, ssamjung, garlic with lettuce and eating them all at once was so satisfying. The oysters were also super sweet and fresh, well processed. KFC was well fried and flavored, super crispy and the plate is heated to maintain the crispiness. Their makgoli was one of the best that I've ever had (low 3% alc), would definitely recommend getting it and experience drinking it from a bowl (the traditional Korean way). Model interior design, simple with wooden accent colors, super cute for small gatherings! read more

ILCHA - Bossam and oyster set, Shrimp - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ilcha is the perfect spot to grab drinks and share some large dishes with friends. Definitely get the budae jjigae, but the fried chicken here is also pretty good. The raw shrimp is an interesting dish, but I kinda like the taste with the egg yolk rice. Servers are super nice here too! read more

I was excited to see a new Korean restaurant in the city, but unfortunately was underwhelmed. I came for dinner and was mostly intrigued by the soy cured shrimp but they were unfortunately out for the night. Thus, we went for the bulgogi tater tots, fried chicken, and the bulgogi jeongol. The bulgogi tater tots were very "fusion" (although I guess I should not be surprised), but even overlooking that, I thought that the flavor profile was just okay. The fried chicken was good and probably my favorite dish of the meal, but the bulgogi jeongol was way too sweet! Quite pricey, even by SF standards. Service was slow - took a long time to flag down anyone for the order. Interior is modern and sleek. Don't regret trying but not sure I'll be back. read more

Hmm this place was poppin on a Thursday night at 8pm. Ordered oysters and bossam with fried chicken and ttdeok app. Honestly nothing was mind blowing. Fried chicken was probably the best thing I got there. Oysters tasted kinda weird to me. I don't think I would come back sorry. read more

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We came for dinner and it was one of the better Korean restaurants in SF which there are very few. Def worth coming back 1. Fried seaweed with glass noodles - 2.5 2. Korean fried chicken 4.5 3. Tater tots with Bulgogi - 4 4. Bossam and Oysters - 4 5. Budae Jjigae (military stew) - 4.5 6. Tofu and kimchi with pork - 4.5 7. Rice cake with American cheese - 2 1. Kinda sweet dipping sauce and it was just okay 2. Really good skin and sides were delicious 3. Fried to be very crispy 4. A classic and well cooked. Oysters tasted fresh 5. This was delicious!!! I ramen noodles were great but we removed the American cheese. Not necessary but some might like it. 6. This has so much flavor cause it's typically done with slightly sour kimchi. 7. I'd pass but if you like American cheese this could be for you. Small space but definitely worth checking out. :) read more

ILCHA - Fried seaweed with glass noodles - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for the raw soy marinated shrimp and it was delicious! Best thing that we've ordered. Highly recommend. The shrimp was perfectly marinated. We also ordered: - oyster with Braised Pork Belly - pretty good, but wish the portion was bigger. -Bulgogi Hotpot - the broth was super sweet. -Cheese Tteok Kkochi - the taste reminded me of popcorn lol! At the bottom of the plate, it was covered in condensed milk. - Fried Chicken - surprisingly the chicken breast was not dried up. It was moist but bland. They should marinate the meat to give it some flavor. - Raw Marinated Shrimp - best thing there. Must order!! - Soy Marinated Beef Short Ribs - portion was really small for the price that we've paid. read more

One of my new favorite Korean spots in SF! Living up to its namesake, ILCHA (first round in Korean) serves appetizers and shareable bites. Great for groups and hearty enough for dinner if you order enough Highlights: * Halmi sujjeongwa seltzer - a rare find on a restaurant menu! * LA Galbi - delicious, best eaten as a ssam with perilla leaf and garlic * Corn cheese tater tots - the pickled red onions cut through the heaviness make these a perfect bite! very dangerous (can eat forever) * Bulgogi Jeongol - pot filled with tofu, beef, and vegetables in a steaming broth; wasn't the best I've had but satisfying nonetheless! * Korean fried chicken - ordered half garlic soy, half gochujang, both delicious! * Vibe - great spot for groups! Will definitely be back! read more

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We ordered "budae Jjigae" for two, which was excellent. I know how it is in Korea, even better at least in presentation. Big portion for two, so could't order more main dish. So happy that they have "Jinro is back(soju)" and cheaper than other states:) Ordered "Hotteok" for dessert. Also tasty. Staff and so quick and kind. Definitely will come back. read more

ILCHA - Budae Jjigae - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Absolutely loved it here. Came in on a whim after driving past it and saw the cool vibe. Got the tofu with Kim chee and pork which was to die for. Such nice staff, want to come back for more! read more

Food was incredible. We got the fried chicken and the sweet cheesy rice sticks. You have to make a reservation ahead of time or go during an unpopular time during the weekday. I liked the ambiance of the place but if you sit on the middle bench for a while and you have a bad back it gets hard to stay there for a while. read more

ILCHA - Cheesy rice sticks - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Been here twice now, and enjoyed it both times! I'm an LA Korean girl constantly moping about how SF has bad Korean food, so Ilcha has been a welcome addition. Interior is cute and well designed. Tables are large and spacious. I would order almost everything I've gotten again: ***ganjang saewoo, ***cheese ddukkochi, korean fried chicken, dubu kimchi, and the bossam/oysters Only thing I didn't care for was the bulgogi jungol, meat was all kinda stuck together and dry. Slow village makgeolli is nice, but wish they had a cheaper option as well (classic guksoondang?). Also I came out both times feeling like the price was less than I expected, so the gut feeling is good value for money lol, but portions are not that large tbf. Def come here for your ilcha ;) read more

ILCHA - Korean fried chicken and cheese ddukkochi - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came right at opening on a Friday evening and snatched the only walkin table available. Actually, it was reserved but they gave it to us as long as we could finish within the hour. Loved the Ganjang shrimp, and especially the rice it comes with - the sauce is so so so good! I'd absolutely come back just to get this again. Also ordered the budaejiggae, which was done well, but not a standout compared to the ganjang saewoo. I saw the table next to us get the bossom and kfc and I'd definitely would love to try those next time! Make a res!! read more

Formerly Nabe, Ilcha is the newest addition in the Marina that serves Korean tapas. I am obsessed with the the minimal industrial interior design as it reminds me of the dining scene in New York. We came on a Thursday night right before it opened and was instantly seated. After an hour it was packed, so we were glad we came early. Parking in the Marina can be difficult to find, so we had to walk a few blocks to get here. What we ordered: *CHEESE TTEOK KKOCHI: these are skewers of rice cakes stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and topped with a slice of cheddar cheese. The wow factor of this dish is the sweetness from the condensed milk drizzled on top which compliments the savoriness of the cheddar. *GANjANG SAEWOO & GYREAN BAP: Soy cured shrimp served with a bowl of rice, crushed seaweed, sesame oil, an egg yolk. They gave us plastic gloves for this and I thought we use them to mix the rice with the egg together, but it's for peeling the shrimp LOL. This was a very refreshing dish. I l love raw shrimp and its slimy texture. *HOTTEOK: Sweet pancakes filled with brown sugar and nuts, ice cream. It took awhile for our dessert to come and we sat there longer than expected. Nonetheless, our server apologized for the delay. Hotteok is this soft chewy pancake that is typically stuffed with a filling. My favorite part is usually the pan fired outside that is crunchy a bit. These hotteok were just okay for me. The ice cream topped on the hotteok softened the outside part that I liked and overall it was wayyy too sweet for me. Definitely something for the kids. Given that it is in the Marina, most dishes ranges between $20-40 each. It's not the cheapest, but it's a great place to come with a small group of friends to split the larger entrees that are meant to be shared. I will for sure come back to try more of the items on the menu. read more

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I visited this place with a few friends, and we shared a half order of Korean fried chicken, bulgogi tater tots, spicy ramen, and finished with some hotteok. The Korean fried chicken was much larger than we expected and quite good, though I wish there were more seasoning and sauce options. The portion size was surprisingly huge! My friends enjoyed the spicy ramen (it was a bit too spicy for me, but that was expected), and the loaded bulgogi tater tots were my favorite part of the meal. The hotteok made for a great dessert, perfectly sized for four people who were already full. The restaurant was a bit hard to find at first since the sign isn't very visible, and the interior is quite small, but it has a nice minimalistic vibe. It was surprisingly difficult to get a reservation, so I definitely recommend making one if you plan to eat here! read more

Weirdly expensive pocha. The setting and the plating of the dishes are nice, but the middling taste of the anju and prices of everything do not justify a repeat visit. read more

Amazing! Love the details and the subtle flavors. Soy sauce shrimp was the highlight - love the rice that it came with. DELICIOUS. The gloves are a nice touch. KFC was a winner, perfectly fried. Almost every table had the army stew, and we had more than enough for another meal. Overall great experience. Seating can be a bit cramped with the communal tables but the staff does a good job spacing / timing the groups. Highly recommend! read more

Overall, solid though pricey Korean pub food but overall experience left much to be desired. Food (4/5): We tried the gangjang saewoo and bossam + oysters. Gangjang saewoo (marinated raw shrimp) is very rare in NorCal, so if you like sashimi, you should definitely give it a try. The bossam + oysters were also good, almost as good as what you get in LA Koreatown. You might need to ask for more lettuce and sauces for your wrap because they do not skimp on the pork. Service (1/5): Not sure what to say about the service at Ilcha, to be honest. At Ilcha's price point for Korean pub food in its modern setting, we expected better. Unfortunately, we encountered some issues like dirty cups, accidentally being hit by someone else's bone while they were clearing dishes (and then just leaving it with us lol), and feeling rushed to leave while still sitting down, which kind of put a damper on things. Just a heads up, the centerpiece of Ilcha is a long communal table, so if you're with a small group, be ready to speak up. read more

PSA: this restaurant is reservation only and does not take walk ins as of Jan 2023 We first arrived here on a Friday without a reservation and the waiter let us know they are not taking walk ins and would not be able to seat us. We unfortunately had to go to another restaurant and made a reservation to return the following week. I would have knocked one star down for this as there was no sign on their website/Yelp page, but the food was too good to not give 5 star. I usually don't try Korean food in the bay because LA Korean food is just unbeatable. However, I decided to give Ilcha a try because they serve soy marinated shrimp which is hard to come by in the bay. The soy marinated shrimp was probably the best I've had! This was definitely the highlight of our meal. Very fresh tasting and comes with rice and seaweed. Their fried chicken was also very juicy, and the side dishes that came with the fried chicken were delicious. We got half an order of fried chicken for a table of three. The bugolgi tater tots were also tasty and crispy. We also got the buddaechigae- Korean army stew. This was a little bland but the portions were huge. We could not finish this. They have quite a few drink options too. We opted for a "cocktail" but didn't expect the cocktail to be a seltzer like canned drink. The restaurant was loud and lively on a Friday night, especially since there was a large table of 20+ people in the middle. Would definitely come again esp for the soy marinated shrimp and fried chicken :) read more

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This gem in the Marina district of SF is easily one of my favorite Korean restaurants, and I live Koreatown in LA. The staff is so friendly and inviting and the prices are surprisingly affordable for the location and how it looks inside. (Say hi to Kumi, the owner, she's the best!) They have traditional Korean food as well as some modern takes on their own favorite dishes. Everything we ordered was delicious, although I'm unfortunately too lazy to look up what was... but you can't really go wrong! read more

ILCHA is a new Korean bar and restaurant with the best service I've experienced at any Korean restaurant ever! The menu offered an elevated take on Korean bar food, featuring elegant plating and bold flavors. We started with a half order of the Korean Fried Chicken, which came with 5 huge pieces of chicken (two breast pieces, two thighs, and a drumstick) coated in a light, crispy batter, and served with sides of pickled radish, a sweet and spicy gochujang, pickled jalapeños, and red cabbage in a creamy dressing. The Bulgogi Tater Tots was another standout dish, made of fried tater tots layered with Wagyu beef bulgogi, mozzarella and pepper jack cheese, pickled red onion, pickled jalapeños, scallions, and topped with sour cream and served with a gochujang aioli on the side. The tater tots were nice and crispy, the beef and cheese added a hearty unctuousness, and the pickled vegetables, sour cream, and gochujang aioli balanced out the flavors of the dish. For our main dish, the Bulgogi Jeongol was a hot pot cooked right at our table with marinated Wagyu beef bulgogi and plenty of vegetables including mushrooms, Napa cabbage, onions, carrots, tofu, and japchae (glass noodles) in a sweet and savory broth, which had a flavor reminiscent of sukiyaki. The one dish that I was most looking forward to trying at ILCHA was the Ganjang Saewoo, or raw shrimp cured in soy sauce with red chili and onions. So I was extremely disappointed to hear that they had sold out of the dish, even though we had arrived relatively early in the evening for dinner. However, in the middle of our meal, one of our servers Hilwin came by, said she had heard that we had tried to order the dish, and told us that they had four shrimp left in the kitchen, and offered them to us on the house!! I was absolutely elated and jumped at the opportunity to try the dish, which was one of her favorite items on the menu. The head-on, shell-on shrimp had a delicate brininess (without being too pungent); the shell was soft and edible, and the shrimp head and meat inside had a nice creamy texture. The shrimp, the marinade, and the garlic and chilies placed on top went nicely with rice on the side, and the opportunity to try this coveted dish was an unforgettable experience! This was an amazing locally-run restaurant that has completely won me over for its staff's hospitality, service, and passion for the food, and all the delicious dishes came at an unbelievable value too! read more

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Best Korean fried chicken in the city. Idk what they did to their chicken breasts but mannnnn God has gifted either those chefs or the thigh sourcers. My goodness... every bite was heavenly. You bite, and juice; you bite, and flaky breadcrumbs just melts in your mouth; you bite, and wonder, was my money worth it? Amen, it was. This place mainly requires reservations but we got lucky and was able to get one of the limited walk-in seats at 6:30pm before it got INSANELY crowded. Somehow everyone in town knows about this place. But now! YOU WILL KNOW!!! TRUE GREATNESS, true power to you as an individual!!! On top of the chicken chicken winner dinner, we had the bulgolfi tater tots, the bossam and the budae jigae . No drinks cuz I'm on a diet. This was shared between 2 guys and 1 girl. Portions are amazing. Food tasted amazing. Broth of the budae jigae reminded me of a rainy day in those undergrad college years when you didn't want to go to a dorm dining hall and get soaking wet, so you boiled a nice lil ramen pack and slurped it all up.... But this time it's way fancier, homier, and lovelier. Massive massive. We couldn't finish it. Has a lil kick to the soup as well! The bulgolgi tater tots were awesome! Cool fusion here. Came with this thick red sauce on the side to dip the meat/tots in. I like this appetizer a lot! Keep in mind, it is quite heavy with those potatoes!! Bossam was gooooood , the pork was definitely tender, the lettuce was fresh. Not enough lettuce and raw garlic to go around the table especially for the number of pork pieces we had. But it was fantastic!!! Also comes with oysters!!!! I accidentally licked some of the shell and had some pieces stuck on my tongue when slurping!!! *TEARS* BEWARE OF THE SHELL! It came out to be about $50 some dollars per person. I'm a cheap guy, forreal, so I felt like that was quite a chunk of change, but I'd come back here for a nice date or something more formal! read more

Ilcha remains my go to spot for large group dinners. It's affordable, the environment is nice, and the food is perfect for sharing. The shrimp dish remains a highlight, and I found some new favorites this time - the fried chicken is excellent and the kalbi is so good (flavorful + tender + comes with a basket of diverse leaves to wrap it with). But perhaps even more impressive is that nothing we ordered was a dud. Tater tots were a crowd pleaser (I prefer the bulgogi version to the corn one). The dubu kimchi is pretty basic but a nice light dish. The bulgogi jeongol and budae jjigae were both solid. Probably my least favorite item was the kim mari, which I realized on this visit I'm not a huge fan of because I don't love the glass noodles filling. read more

food over all excellent but so noisy. staff very friendly. best dish is the bulgogi japchae pot. the fried chicken u can skip nothing special. nice decor/vibe just guests who dine here r yelling n drunk read more

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Everyone who worked here was super nice and provided great service. As for the food, I would say it's more on the pricey side of things and nothing too really write home about. The bossam was pretty good, but wasn't as soft as I expected, a bit dry. However, I did like how we could order more lettuce.The bulgolgi hotpot was decent, if anything I'd get their hotpot here. I'd say this place is pretty spot on for being a nice spot to go to before going out for the night. read more

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I know raw marinated craw is popular nowadays but have you tried raw marinated shrimp. This is the only place I know in the Bay Area that has this dish and it's not something you'd want to skip. I can see why raw marinated shrimp can seem odd for people but you have to try it here before you judge. This order comes with a pairing of rice and seaweed. The shrimp marinade was so delicious, I had to drench is over my rice. My boyfriend and I only ordered one order of the raw shrimp to share but next time will get my own or two xD read more

ILCHA - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here with a reservation (would recommend you do the same since it's super packed). Standout item was surprisingly the budae jigae. I was initially against ordering this since it's something I make at home regularly but the broth they had was super tasty--as rich as ramen broth. It was amazing. We also had the raw shrimp dish, since the reviews were raving about this but we might have been a little too disturbed of the rawness lol. It definitely needed the marinated sauce or else the fishy taste comes through. read more

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Legit Korean comfort food! We came here for their soft opening, and there wasn't a crowd. The fried chicken is crunchy and tasty. We tried a few different dishes with our party, and grabbed a few of their house made maekoli. We has more than a few rounds of soju and even did a Sony bomb for old times sake. Our waitress was great and super friendly. Just a good night of pregaming with friends. This place is sure to fill up soon. read more

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Honestly, best Korean food in the city. I had the KFC, Bulgogi Tater Tots, Bulgogi Jeongol, and Ganjang Saewon. Everything was extremely tasty, the KFC was extremely crispy and juicy, the Ganjang Saewon was extremely fresh and well marinated. The owner was extremely passionate about the food too: she genuinely wanted people to enjoy the food and made sure they were having a good experience. This human interaction is extremely rare in today's day and age. Definitely will be coming back! read more

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Came on a Wednesday for their soft opening and if you are an adventurous eater this is the place for you. I feel like there is such a twist to the Korean staples I find. Started with the wide array if premium soju (never tried before) and work my way from fried chicken to fresh oysters to noodle soups. The night was full of fun and belly filling eats. Definitely would recommend to my friends. ! read more

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Service was not as attentive, and they ran out of pork belly at around 7:30 pm when we entered (even though that's one of their top dishes). However, the fried chicken was amazing and so was the kimchi soup -- very flavorful. Would recommend, but come earlier and get a reservation! read more

ILCHA - Kimchi soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Two of us were seated immediately arriving at 5:30PM on a Sunday, but had to share a communal table with another party. The interior is clean with an open concept. We ordered their Ganjang Gaejang (not published on the menu), Bossam + Oysters, and Hotteok. The gaejang was a bit fishy, but paired well with the seaweed provided. The bossam was tasty and oysters were fresh. I would pass on the hotteok next time, as it is something I could easily make at home. Prices are a bit steep for the portion size. Service could use some improvement, as we had to flag them down to take our order and refill our waters. read more

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Been here twice and tried the fried chicken, bossam & oyster, marinated shrimp with seaweed rice, army stew, and the hotteok dessert. Everything was solid. Fav def was the shrimp. I can eat a whole plate of that to myself. Fried chicken + bossam & oyster both came with tons of condiments and toppings to mix & match - super fun and flavorful. The servers were attentive to our needs, constantly refilling our glasses and banchan. The interior was modern and perfect for dates and GNOs. I would return to try their latest creations, such as the marinated crab. read more

ILCHA - Fried chicken, bossam and oyster - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California