We're lucky to snag a last minute Friday reservation and were seated in their outdoor patio. While they accept walk-in's, we saw them turn away folks late for their reservation or trying to walk in. My favorites were the Pork Jowl, Kimchi Rigatoni, and fried chicken. Personally, I'd skip the trout roe dip. Very friendly servers and nice decor with a giant red lantern inside. read more

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Cute makgeolli bar in the Mission. You need a reservation to get in right now because it's quite popular! However, they make you wait outside and will come out to check your reservation. As a woman who went there slightly earlier, I definitely didn't feel as safe just waiting outside the restaurant. At the restaurant, we ordered the makgeolli flight. For food, it is shared plates so we got the rigatoni (3/5 - my least favorite thing because it wasn't super unique), perilla oil noodles (5/5 - tart and very good), beef tartar (4/5 - very good), pork jowl (5/5 - so good; would get again!) and burrata summer salad (5/5 - perfect comparison to the other dishes). read more

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Jilli was really good and had plenty to offer for a couple on date night. Unfortunately for me I was shoving a quick meal in before my flight for company travel so I didn't get to take in the ambiance as much. But I would recommend coming back for the pork jowl and the noodles were good too, though they were a little too strong towards the end for my own taste. Overall, a solid recommendation if you're in the area! read more

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My friend and I came a little before 5pm to put our names on the list and were seated around 5:30pm -- perfect timing for walk-ins since it definitely gets busier later in the evening. We ended up sitting outside, which was still really nice, but it did get pretty chilly as the evening went on. They have heat lamps, but definitely bring a jacket if you're dining outdoors! From the start, the vibe was spot on -- warm lighting, great music, and that cozy-yet-trendy feel that makes you want to stay for hours. We ordered the makgeolli flight (such a fun way to try different flavors), perilla oil noodles (delicate and nutty), shrimp toast (crispy and flavorful), rigatoni alla kimchi vodka (comforting and creative), and the pork jowl jeyuk (rich and perfectly seasoned). Everything we tried was delicious. Even as walk-ins, the service was so kind and attentive -- our server checked in often and made sure everything came out just right. Overall, Jilli is one of those rare gems that gets everything right: amazing food, thoughtful service, and an effortlessly cool atmosphere. Perfect for a girls' night, date night, or catching up with friends over great food and drinks. Can't wait to go back (and next time, maybe sit inside )! read more

Got famous from reels so they mostly can inly accommodate reservations and no walk ins. We got lucky on a Saturday night where they canceled many reservations thinking it was going to rain, so we were able to get a patio table as a walk in. we got the yukhoe (beef tartare), pork jowl, kimchi rigatoni, and the shrimp toast. all were amazing, but the yukhoe and xxwas the star of the show, the shrimp toast tasted too oily and over deep fried read more

This place was definitely hyped up about a bit too much but it was a cool spot. Hard to find parking in the area but doable. They have both indoor and outdoor seating which is really nice. They also have heaters for outdoors when it gets cold at night. The food items are all tapas style, so expect to order a few dishes. My friend and I only ordered 3 dishes: the rigatoni, pork jowl and the perilla oil noodles since it was the most popular dishes there. We were advised to order 2 to 3 dishes per person, but we wanted to just try a few. Definitely understand why they suggested 2 to 3 a person, but it was more than enough if you just eat and drink at the same time. Overall, I would choose the pork jowl but wish that there was more to that serving. The perilla oil noodles were refreshing, but didn't have a lot of flavor. Their dishes were nothing too crazy, but definitely would give them a 4/5 for their quick and friendly service. read more

Was looking for a modern Korean spot and this popped on my radar. Food was okay, a couple of dishes were memorable, but some were too salty or oily for my liking. Would recommend the steak tartare which was unique in flavor and the shrimp toast which was cooked perfectly. Will say that the portions are larger than expected which is a plus. read more

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Love love love Jilli! A new Korean tapas restaurant with great ambiance and even better food. Ordered the kimchi rigatoni vodka (must order), the kfc chicken (so juicy and crispy), the pork jowl (tender and flavorful), and the shrimp toast. Also got the makgeolli flight which was super nice to taste multiple types of makgeolli without having to commit to a whole bottle. Service was also quick with food coming out hot right after it was ready. Reservations are difficult to snag but try to look for a weekday slot to check them out! read more

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The food was fabulous, I was by myself so I sat up at the bar. The young lady who waited on me was helpful and attentive. She even let me try a couple of the Korean wines. I ordered the shrimp toast, the noodles and the wagyu steak tartare. All items were delicious. I found the shrimp toast to be my favorite as it was just so unique and a dish I will crave. It came with a sauce, which complimented it. The chef even presented me with my own homemade spicy sauce as I wanted a bit more heat. I thought that was a nice touch to my meal and I appreciated that. My only negative is the place was very loud and the bar chairs were uncomfortable. Other than that, it was a very positive experience. Tapas Korean style, wow!! read more

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The standout dish by far was the kimchi rigatoni; honestly, that alone made the stop worth it. The flavors were bold, well-balanced, and memorable. Easily the best thing we ordered. That said, everything else we tried was... fine. Not bad, not great, just kind of mid compared to how strong that rigatoni was. On the plus side, the ambience was really cool, trendy, relaxed, and a nice place to hang out. The service was quick and efficient, which we appreciated, especially when we weren't lingering too long over the food. Overall, I'd come back specifically for the kimchi rigatoni and the vibe, but I wouldn't expect every dish to hit at the same level. Solid experience, just uneven. read more

Loved almost every dish we ordered here! We have been trying to make it to Jilli for some time now but it seems like they're often pretty booked! At least if you book online that is. I recommend giving them a call to check for availability! We ordered the shrimp toast, Popcorn Korean Fried Chicken, Perilla Oil Noodles and Wagyu Yukhoe. Honestly, everything was delicious but I was expecting a bit more from their Popcorn KFC. I guess I was just expecting the flavors of the fried chicken to have more of a "Korean" flavor but it didn't stand out to me. Such a cool dinner spot for a group hangout or a girls night out :) Will stop by again to try their flights. read more

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Amazing Korean inspired food which recently opened up in San Francisco. They are an LA based franchise and I'm glad they now have a San Francisco branch. We ordered the honey potato chips which was delicious. We ended up ordering two plates - very crispy, crunchy and the honey drizzle tasted great. I also ordered the vegetarian rigatoni kimchi vodka sauce pasta. The flavor was on spot, I couldn't taste any kimchi, but the pasta was overall very delicious and creamy. My friends also ordered the shrimp toast and Korean friend chicken and they absolutely loved it. I would recommend trying this cozy and yummy Korean spot in the mission before it gets too popular and hard to find a reservation. The service was excellent and their limoncello soju drink was yummy. read more

I came here with the boys on a Wednesday at 7 pm and fortunately they were able to seat us at the bar area since they had some openings. The vibes were great, definitely a soju bar with some good bar bites. The food is definitely think bar food not actual food that can fill you up. It can definitely add up and be pricey but worth for the vibes. The makeoli brewed in LA, was really good and refreshing. Definitely better than the store bought up. Definitely a must visit if looking for someplace new! read more

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I was expecting to love this, but ended up being underwhelmed by the food. But the makgeolli we got was great. So come here for the drinks, but not necessarily the food. We got: Cucumber salad - Not a fan of the gochujang style sauce it came with. Shrimp toast - Fine but shrimp toast for some reason I never love, somehow I feel like the shrimp lacks enough flavor and you miss the benefit of the shrimp texture and the fried aspect makes it too heavy. Wagyu beef tartare - I don't know why but I didn't love it. Something about the flavor and texture just didn't work for me. Chimmelier popcorn kfc - This was okay, as noted in the name it's more of a popcorn chicken (smaller chunks) than traditional kfc. Pork jowl jeyuk - This was good, my favorite dish. Tender flavorful pork. Rigatoni alla kimchi vodka - Not my pick and not my fave, I don't like the creamy sauce. read more

Cute Korean tapas spot in the Mission at the corner of 15th and South Van Ness. They recently opened and are already killing it! They're literally always booked and it's no surprise. They've got amazing tapas, great drinks and the vibes are subtle and calming, like you walked into an R&B time warp....we got the Pork Jowl, kimchi ala vodka, shrimp toast (hellla bomb), KFC and poutine fries. Everything was superb. Def recommend for date night or out with a group of friends. Come check them out and they recently just opened the patio so way more space! Service is excellent, they check on you consistently. The owners are amazing too. Good job Jilli. read more

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We were very excited to try Jilli for the first time. It's easy to say we left a little disappointed. We had an early 5:15 reservation and felt like we were being rushed out, we wanted to order more plates and desert but were just asked if we wanted a check. We do realize we could have spoken up but not even being given the option didn't sit well with us. It feels like the community and vibe the restaurant tries to promote doesn't reflect daily. Hoping to come back and have a different experience. All being said the food was great, fresh and thoughtful. The pork jowl was fantastic! It seems like a fun restaurant if you get to experience the whole thing. read more

4.5/5, but I will round up to 5 because the flavors were solid - the only thing keeping me from giving 5/5 are the small portion sizes =( Very solid spot for Korean tapas. The vibe is pretty energetic and intimate. While they area makgeolli + tapas bar, we did not order any makgeolli and came just for the food. We ordered a bunch of dishes and pretty much everything was a hit: - perilla oil pasta - this was a really good cold noodle dish, sad that this is just a seasonal item - beef tartar - probably the weakest of all the things we ordered, but still pretty good - poutine fries - pretty solid, but could use more sauce - pork jowl jeyuk - IGNORE WHAT THE INFATUATION SAID, THIS WAS FIRE. BEST DISH OF THE NIGHT (just wish they gave you more than just 2 pieces of lettuce to wrap...) - Rigatoni alla kimchi vodka - another fire dish. highly recommend - cheese tteboki - pretty solid with a good amount of spice. just wish they gave you more rice cakes... Overall, a very very solid spot and I would come back, but would emphasize that the portions are small so don't come too hungry or just be prepared to order a lot to get full. Service was very good as well. In a slightly sus neighborhood so I would not recommend walking there. read more

Cute new spot with Korean shareables. Really liked the crispy Korean chicken and the pork jowl. Lots of rice wines to try as well. They will have an expanded menu shortly. Can definitely be busy so snag a reservation if you can! read more

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This was such a lovely experience! They have such a beautiful selection of Makgeolli and their flight is worth it to try some different styles and tastes! I tried both the Tteok-bokki and the mat guksu (cold noodle), and they were both good. The cold noodle did steal the show however. I couldn't have been happier with the taste and the drink selection. I think this place is a bit pricier, but since I was celebrating my new job it was well worth it. If you're with friends and want some great makgeolli and some great Korean tapas, this place is a must try. Make sure to make a reservation! It is very busy. I walked in with just one person at 6:15, and was seated at the bar at 7pm. But it is very popular so reserve ahead or show up early! Can't wait to go back ! read more

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Jilli is an intimate restaurant with a tapas-style Korean menu. It is a wonderful place to try makgeoulli (a rice based fermented alcohol). The burrata with seasonal fruit absolutely shined. The other options were wonderful as well, if not priced quite high for the amount served. I would try it once but probably not visit again. read more

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Fun and new Korean tapas place. Spent a little early birthday dinner with my girlfriends here and we had a good time. Though a bit small and dimly lit, the place is decorated like a real pocha. We ordered the cucumber salad, shrimp toast, chimmelier popcorn chicken, rigatoni alla kimchi vodka and perilla oil noodle. My personal faves were the rigatoni, which had a delicious creamy sauce (get the burrata!) and the perilla noodles which were bouncy and strong in perilla oil flavor. My friend and I also shared a makgeolli flight, and the owner came by to introduce each one to us. She was very sweet and even gave us complimentary hangover jellies lol. The place was a bit loud so maybe not the best for a night of yap and catchup, but definitely would come again for a fun night out before bar hopping in the mission. read more

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I came here yesterday for dinner and really enjoyed it! We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to accommodate us. We ordered the pork jowl, honey butter chips, ttebokki, rigatoni, popcorn chicken, and perilla oil noodles. Everything was on point except the popcorn chicken which I didn't like as much. I particularly liked the perilla oil noodles. The prices here are pretty steep. But I would highly recommend giving it a try. read more

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I usually dont write yelp reviews but I had to write one for this place. Wow I love jilli it has such a cosy intimate vibe that replicates the suljip vibess from Korea. My favorite dishes were the wagyu beef tartar, honey butter chips and Korean popcorn kfc. I've been thinking about the umami seaweed-sesame sauce on the beef tartar ever since I left and I'm definitely going back and ordering 3 servings of them next time read more

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not good. it's korean-inspired food for *american people. i wouldn't call it korean food. i ordered the seoul crudo, doenjang chowder, wagyu yukhoe, pork jowl jeyuk, makgeoli flight, and injeolmi tiramisu. nothing was particularly good. everything was pretty hard to finish: like a really circuitous small talk or chores -- and not the fun kind of chores: like laundry but not in-unit laundry. the crudo and the wagyu yukhoe were especially bad. the sauce on the crudo was essentially watered-down gochujang and the wagyu sorta had the look and texture of unseasoned ground beef. also, re: the makgeoli. for some reason, i was under the impression that they would be made in-house. i guess that doesn't matter but the ones they imported were not very good or interesting. and i'm korean -- i truly do like makgeoli, so it isn't that i just don't like the taste. i definitely won't be back and i honestly could have gone without ever trying it once. woulda saved myself $200. read more

Jilli - look at this sorry ass wrap! where's the kimchi? any radish? any raw garlic slices? what are we doing here?? - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for their soft opening day and was really excited to try it since this is one of the only makgeolli-focused restaurants in the area. I really liked the atmosphere -- the inside was super cute and ambiance was great (it gave chic pocha vibes). There were definitely some hiccups during the experience though, like us getting the wrong order, some of the food being underseasoned or overcooked, and no makgeolli available to purchase. They made it up to us by giving us a dish on the house which I appreciated. Overall, I would come back once they've improved on their execution of cooking and service. read more

Jilli - The vibes - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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As a native Angeleno who has spent many years in Koreatown Los Angeles, I was so excited to have a pocha -- let alone a maggeoli-focused pocha! -- open in SF. Initially a drink for the working class, maggeoli is having its moment and there are many small batch, upscale brands of maggeoli now available. Jilli brings all that goodness into maggeoli flights, along with their own house brand. This isn't your traditional green bottle maggeoli (though that is still a classic favorite). If you get a bottle of maggeoli, it's served the traditional way, in the gold tin kettle and bowls (all my kdrama fans know this is the OG way to drink maggeoli!). The staff is attentive and explains traditional details of maggeoli and the food. Maggeoli is best paired with some fried foods, and Jilli's offerings don't miss a beat. The homemade honey butter chips need to be pried away from me, but the shrimp toast is also delicious. The jjajjang poutine also hits the spot and is a perfect drinking companion. The KFC -- Korean Fried Chicken is also super tasty and crispy. It's not your typical yangyeom saucy style, but I like that you dip it yourself, so it stays crispy. The rigatoni (add buratta) is also super tasty, but my favorite carby dish is the perilla oil noodles. I could polish off a bowl of these all on my own. The perilla leaves make this dish light and refreshing. I'm so happy to see this place thriving in a neighborhood I frequent. It's so nice to see a variety of Korean food, apart from the usual k-bbq places. Now we just need a good gukbap place in the city... I'd love to see a rainy day special come winter, of a jeon dish + maggeoli (IYKYK ;) read more

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This is one of my new favorite spots. I originally wanted to check this place out for the makgeolli, but the cool vibes of the place and the food blew me away. The sheer variety of makgeolli here is so awesome, we got the flight to try several at once. I enjoyed all of them except the really sour one, but I guess that's just preference. We ordered the carpaccio, perilla noodles, tartare, kimchi rigatoni vodka pasta, kfc, and pork jowl. EVERYTHING was good, not a single bad plate, which I didn't expect. My absolute favorites were the tartare, kimchi rigatoni, and pork jowl. The service was really great as well. I will be back! read more

We got a last minute reservation for 4 and this place did not disappoint! Hip little spot on the border between Potrero and Mission. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely recommend going with a few people so you can try everything on the menu! Everything was beautiful and delicious. I loved the burrata pasta (didn't get a photo sadly) and the fried chicken. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

Jilli - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here during the soft opening and knew immediately that this place would blow up. The cute vibes (loved all the decor), amazing food, and great hospitality (shout out to Jillian our server!). I had no reservation and they kindly accommodated my husband and me. The owner, Hwang hah, was so fun to talk to and was very knowledgeable about the makgeolli. I started delving more into makgeolli recently, so it was fun to explore all the different flavor profiles. Hwang hah immediately made us feel at home, which truly made our experience much more special (thanks again Hwang hah!). As for food, every dish was spectacular! We had the tuna dip + trout roe, wagyu beef tartare, chimmelier popcorn KFC, pork jowl jeyuk (my fave), and shrimp toast. Can't wait to come back and try all the other dishes. Overall, it's refreshing to have a makgeolli bar in SF. This is perhaps my new favorite spot. read more

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The food took a bit longer than expected, and I felt that some items were overpriced -- for example, the pork jowl was $35, kimchi plastar was $27, and shrimp toast was $16( small 5 pcs.) The service mainly consisted of just bringing the food to the table, without much interaction. The ambiance was nice, but unfortunately, the restroom was not clean. There was even a noticeable blood stain on the toilet seat, which was quite concerning. read more

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So so good!! Food was great (went with our server's recs) and service was super nice and accommodating. Great vibes, a bit small so make a res. Lots of makgeolli options! - pork jowl: tender and balanced meat to fat ratio, well-seasoned and juicy - kimchi rigatoni: added burrata; good but not as great as the others - popcorn kfc: our fav! Juicy chicken thigh and great seasoning. Juicy and not too heavy read more

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Service was friendly and excellent. The cheese tteokboki was great as was the pork jowl. Agree with other reviewers that the price vs. portion ratio is not great but is as expected for trendy SF restaurants like this. The makgeolli flight we had last night was just ok. We only liked 2/4 selections. FYI the flight doesn't come with the cute metal bowls you would expect with makgeolli (they are glass shots). The first 2, yakju and takju, didn't taste like what I usually think of with makgeolli and I'm not sure which kind of customer would actually enjoy it... read more

Love the food and vibe in this Korean tapas bar. People are friendly, it was cool to try makgeolli The honey butter chip and kimchi pasta are my fav. Will revisit soon :) read more

Jilli - Love the food and vibe in this Korean tapa bar. The kimchi pasta and chips are soooooo good! Will revisit soon :) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was very excited to try this place out after all these influencers on social media was raving about it but unfortunately it was disappointing. Food tasted bland and pretty cheap. read more

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This special new restaurant just opened, and I couldn't be happier. It's a fantastic addition to the Mission. The menu is Korean fusion--creative, bold, and flawlessly executed. Everything is served tapas-style, so you can try a bit of everything. The potato chips were a standout--crispy and packed with flavor. We loved the rigatoni and Korean fried chicken too: rich, savory, and totally satisfying. They've got a great makgeolli selection, and we were lucky enough to try a special cocktail made with beet--it was earthy, slightly sweet, and dangerously smooth. Reservations are already booking up, so grab a table while you can! Jilli is a gem. read more

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If you have not eaten at Jilli, you're seriously missing out. The tapas here are creative, full of flavor, and clearly made with love. Each dish feels like a little celebration -- from the perfectly balanced textures to the bold, thoughtful ingredients. Highly recommend the perilla noodles, pork jeyuk and friend chicken -- absolute must-tries. Support local, support women in food, and treat yourself to some of the best bites SF has to offer. read more

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The Maekgolli flight was worth it. The chestnut flavor was our favorite. Nice owner, good service. Pork jowl was a little dry. Chicken was the best dish. Ambiance was chill, good music and they had some cartoon from Asia playing on a projector read more

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Came on a Tuesday, one of their last seatings of the night. Ordered the rigatoni alla kimchi vodka, shrimp toast, the popcorn KFC chicken, pork jowl, trout dip, cheesy tteokbokki, perilla noodle + makgeolli flight + bottle of Nomi Doga and Sang Takju makgeolli - we wanted the beef tartare and jja jang poutine too but they ran out which was slightly disappointing. Other than that, ambience and food was great. In terms of service, it took a bit for someone to take our order but everyone was really nice and when there was an issue with one of the makgeolli, they fixed it right away. Food was great! Want to go back to try what we couldn't get. Favs were the rigatoni alla kimchi vodka, pork jowl, and the shrimp toast. Least favorite was the popcorn KFC chicken - was a bit tough to bite into and not that seasoned. Their list of makgeolli is extensive! Loved the Sang Takju the best. Would return again for the food/drinks & the fun vibes read more

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Amazing chicken burger! Also loved their shrimp toast (it was gone before I could take a pic) Will be back for their dinner opening soon read more

Jilli - Junior Chicken Burger - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Loved the atmosphere, the food was delicious, and the makgeolli was unique and refreshing! My partner and I tried multiple dishes, with the stand outs being the perilla oil noodles and rigatoni alla kimchi vodka. Both dishes had distinct Korean flavors but re-interpreted in fresh, innovative ways. Really enjoyed the food and the service was wonderful. Our servers were attentive and friendly. The food was brought out quickly and we were really satisfied with the dishes. The Dooli cartoon projected on the wall was also a blast from the past. Loved it! read more

Jilli - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California