Was super excited to try, so made a reservation a month in advance for my birthday! Overall the food was solid but pricy for what we ordered. We got the pork jowl, which was my favorite, along with the shrimp toast (really good), popcorn chicken (okay), and the rigatoni pasta. The portion sizes were small, and they recommend 2-3 dishes per person, but we were pretty full after ordering 4 dishes for 3 people. The makgeolli flight was a fun way to try different drinks but was $40 for 4. Based on food alone, I'd rate it a 4/5 but what made it a 3/5 was the service. It felt like they were rushing us towards the end, clearing plates and drinks that were not yet finished. We had barely sat down for an hour and they handed us the check read more

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Awesome spot for drinks and bites! Make sure to make reservations as this spot has been hot and trendy these days. I love that this spot specializes in makgeolli, which makes it super unique. We ordered the makgeolli flight which allowed us to sample their rotation of makgeolli (it changes every so often). The first item in the flight was the Sang, which was SOOO BOMB. Best makgeolli I've ever tasted. Sweet smooth and subtle, but not too sweet! Sadly the rest were wayyy too bitter or sour and not to our taste. This was when their phenomenal hospitality came in. We mentioned to our waiter our experience with the flight and they promptly and kindly exchanged it out for a big pot of the one that we liked. We were so thankful for that! The Sang was definitely our favorite. Now for the food--it was great! My favorite was the tuna dip and the rigatoni. Very flavorful and perfect with drinking. I'd totally wanna revisit this spot again! read more

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Super cute spot with a very unassuming door. Interior is very aesthetic but I will say that the music is kind of loud, it's a little difficult to have conversations. Service was great & very sweet. The dishes also came out quickly once ordered! I was surprised by how expensive some of the makgeolli was... I was expecting more like normal cocktail / alcoholic drink, but the makgeolli flight was $40. We got a bottle of the hana makgeolli which was good and a bit reminiscent of kombucha. All of the food was solid. I especially enjoyed the yukhoe, which had a much more savory & rich flavor than traditional yukhoe, and the kimchi vodka rigatoni. The pork jowl jeyuk was also great, I'm glad we tried it. It was quite juicy and tender! The shrimp toast was also well done but I felt it wasn't anything special. Overall, I really enjoyed Jilli but would say not to feel FOMO if you can't get a reservation. read more

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Make a reservation if you can! Weekday may have availability outside. Does have heater on patio, so will not be too cold. Great selection of tapas and drinks. Known for their makgeolli (Korean rice wine drinks), there's so many flavors. The flight is a $40, about 8oz of four daily picks. My favorite was this sour berry one. Order shrimp toast ($18), waygu beef tartare ($24), and ttteoboki ($19). My first time having tartare, the texture is similar to poke, super tasty with aioli. The tteoboki was quite spicy , I like spicy, but it just lingering in your mouth, needed water. Get the shrimp toast, it was crunchy and the chili vinaigrette compliments the shrimp toast. read more

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I made reservations a month in advance. Otherwise the restaurant itself is fairly small. If you show up at 5 pm, you might get seated on the counter. One of sfs highly anticipated Korean pub originated from LA. The drinks were quite pricey for what it is. A flight was $40 and a glass of Korean makgeoli was around $19-20 a glass. The food portions were small. We ordered a few things all of which was okay, nothing that stood out. Many of the dishes you can probably whip up together at home. Give the place a try and lmk what you think! read more

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I really loooved my experience here! Came here with friends on a Friday night and there were so many parties waiting outside for a table so I highly recommend making a reservation. The interior is super cute and vibes are chill. The day we went was the first time they opened up the back patio (which had heaters), so the waiters were still working out some operational kinks. Service was still super great though. For drinks, we got to share: - Makgeolli Flight - a bottle of White Lotus (a type of Makgeolli) - Jinmaek Soju - Yangchon Chungju White Lotus was on the sweeter side (our waiter recommended), and they didn't include it in the Makgeolli Flight so if you like sweeter alc I'd recommend this one. Jinmaek Soju isn't something you can find readily in the bay area, and we were told they imported it directly from Korea. It definitely tastes a lot more layered and complex than the popular soju you usually find at kbbq/ korean restaurants in the bay. Yangchon Chungju was also imported from Korea (also something you can't find easily in the bay!) For food, we shared: - pork jowl jeyuk - honey butter chip - shrimp toast - cheesey tteokbokki The pork jowl was SO good I highly recommend! The tteokbokki was very unique and on the peppery side (a bit spicy). Shrimp toast and honey butter chip were very yummy as well. All the food we got was really good :') but my personal favorite was the pork jowl. I will definitely be back soon! read more

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Busy busy Thursday night. They have some seats inside, a little bar area, and some outdoor patio seating. We came without a reservation but luckily the staff gave us a table for an hour before the people with the reservation arrived. However, the staff did forget to give us the tiramisu, and we received it after we paid & had to ask for it afterwards. The food here is pretty good, but not extraordinary. We didn't try any of their drinks tonight, but we might in the future. If you're looking to give this place a try the rigatoni (little to no protein) and pork jowl are pretty good. The tiramisu was also pretty good. read more

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Jilli called at 4:45pm to cancel my 5:00pm reservation, 15 minutes before the appointment with no reasonable notice. Completely unacceptable and highly unprofessional. The host then tried to claim she had called and left a voicemail--which never happened. Being misled on top of a last-minute cancellation is disappointing. read more

Jilli - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's more of a 3.5 but the cozy intimate ambiance round it up to a 4! Not a ton of enticing vegetarian options but the kimchi vodka pasta is a must get and what I would go back for. The Makgeolli flight is fun and not too strong, I definitely prefer the sweeter ones though. Wish they sold more by glass. Popcorn chicken was okay, could've been salted a bit more. Shrimp toast was solid but mostly just good to try once, maybe better if the sauce was a bit more flavorful. Cool spot, great for date night! read more

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4.5 stars. The vibes of this place are amazing! Came here for a half-dinner and light drinks and was not disappointed. The decor, lighting, and ambiance of this place is unmatched. What we ordered: + Cheese Tteokbokki (5/5) + Popcorn KFC (4/5) + Cucumber Salad (4/5) + Makgeolli Flight (4/5) I thought the Cheese Tteokbokki was delicious and totally worth it. It comes with an ample amount of rice cakes and is so flavorful!! The other dishes were just okay for me-- I don't think the popcorn chicken was good enough to warrant the price of $25 and the cucumber salad was interesting but a bit small. The Makgeolli Flight was also good but definitely not worth $40. I did think service was totally amazing! They were professional, attentive, and kind. 6/5 stars for them. Even though the ambiance of the place is amazing, I thought the portion size and quality of the dishes we ordered were lower quality, hence the -1 star. I would definitely come back to order more of the dishes recommended by other people to see if those warrant the higher price. :) read more

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Best hood in the city? IMO, The Mission. Esp for food, dranks, nightlife, and diversity. From cheap eats to Michelin star fine dining, and everything in between they got it and more. And, now The Mission has gotten even better with the arrival of LA based Jilli, a modern sool jib (drinking spot). Jilli soft opened over the weekend, taking over the Khamsa space. Rezzies on Resy are highly recommended. The patio wasn't ready yet but they kindly accommodated us since we don't mind dining without heat lamps. M E N U An-ju, Korean tapas with a modern fusion twist. They source harder to find soju, rice wine, and makgeolli (fizzy Korean rice wine). Note: During the day, the space operates as a pop-up location of Chimmelier, a LA based business known for their KFC sandwiches. D R I N K S * Yangchon ChungJu ($34): https://tinyurl.com/mryafurj My first choice (soju) was sold out so the owner kindly brought over two bottles for us to sample. This amber color brewed rice wine is similar to sake. It had a nice earthy savory flavor with a touch of sweetness. F O O D * Shrimp Toast: Deep fried minced shrimp on a toast w/ chili vinaigrette ($16): https://tinyurl.com/5f6rstwe A Korean-Chinese dish made famous by celebrity chef Lee Yeon Bok (Seoul), the menbosha is deliciously crispy and savory with a tangy dipping sauce. Great flavor and texture. * Wagyu Yukhoe w/ gim mayo, fried scallion, parm, potato chips ($25): https://tinyurl.com/d5a3hdx9 Creative twist on the traditional Korean steak tartare, instead of a savory sweet seasoning, they use roasted seaweed mayo which adds a savory and earthy flavor. Served with crunchy housemade chips as a vessel. * Rigatoni alla Kimchi Vodka w/ washed kimchi, bacon, cheese ($22): https://tinyurl.com/j8fs2byw - Add burrata (+$4) Perfectly al-dente, the kimchi vodka rigatoni was so deliciously satisfying. Flavorful and umami-rich with a mildly spicy tang. Def add the burrata for a creamy softness. * Hangjeongsal: Pork Jowl w/ salsa verde ($30): https://tinyurl.com/5n8w6ktz On the night we visited, they had hangjeongsal (pork jowl) instead of samgyupsal (pork belly). Sous-vide then charcoal grilled, the pork jowl was rich and fatty with a smoky charred flavor. Served with a creamy herbaceous salsa verde. Wished they included lettuce to make wraps. S E R V I C E Positive vibes all around, the owner Hwangha (sp?) and our server, Meagan were so sweet and attentive. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Modern, cozy spot with nice patio area sigh greenery. 80s and 90s jams playing. P A R K I N G Challenging street parking. Nearest lot is at 14th and Mission (5 min walk). Overall, Jilli is an awesome addition to the city offering things you can't even find in Santa Clara, the hub for K food. If you're looking for fun place for K dranks and delicious tapas....Jilli! read more

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Loved loved the maekgolli and food here at Jilli! I came a little skeptical as many of the hyped new Asian, tapa-style restaurants in SF haven't lived up expectations but Jilli turned out to be so fun with yummy, elevated bar food! I came with one other friend without a reservation early on a Friday and ended up getting a table about an hour later. I'd definitely recommend a reservation if you have a larger party as we saw many people getting turned away walk-in a later in the evening. We ordered the maekgolli flight which included 4 types of maekgolli, 2 that were a bit more spirit-forward and 2 that were more mixed drinks with one being a matcha banana blend which we loved! For food, we got the ~ - Kimchi Vodka Rigatoni: So so good with a nice spicy kick! This was my favorite dish of the night and I would come back just for this. Love that there's kimchi and bacon in the sauce which adds so much flavor and the pasta is just perfect. - Shrimp Toast: Really yummy shrimp toast with a nice spicy dipping sauce. The minced shrimp filling is super flavorful with nicely toasted milk bread. - Tuna Dip + Trout Roe: Great drinking food, creamy tuna dip with saltine and ritz crackers. The tuna dip is smooth and nicely seasoned. I do like tuna salad with more texture but this was nice as an app. - Jja Jang Poutine: Crispy fries with a black bean sauce gravy and mozzarella cheese. After getting the other carb heavy dishes as well, this one felt like a bit much but the fries were really good. Thinly cut and super crispy and the sauce was nice to dip into. I actually loved the fries with the spicy vodka sauce from the rigatoni. Everything was delicious and I'd recommend coming with more people so you can share a bunch of dishes, especially since the food can be on the heavier/carb-y side. Service was super friendly and very attentive! They're still in their soft opening but we felt so welcomed and everything was on point! read more

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This place is definitely pretty pricey for what you're given, but the vibes are good and the food is tasty. They're really busy and we weren't able to get a table the first time we came so we made a reservation. We ordered the Pork jowl jeyuk, Tuna dip + trout roe, Perilla oil noodle, Chimmelier popcorn kfc and Rigatoni alla Kimchi Vodka. I especially liked the pasta- the kimchi gave it a fun flavor. The popcorn chicken was a little dry, but the sauce helped a little. The service really stood out and the inside of the restaurant is well-decorated and cozy. read more

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I'm a certified Jilli fan! I visited during their soft opening this weekend and loved everything from the food to the service and decor. My friend and I ordered the honey butter chips, pork jowl jeyuk, rigatoni alla kimchi vodka, and the yuja makgeolli and it was the perfect amount of food for the two of us. They had so many different types of makgeolli which was cool to see, and the yuja one we ordered was delicious and complimented the food very well. We were treated to a sample of a matcha makgeolli as well, which was yummy and I look forward to trying it if it makes it on the menu eventually. Our servers Megan and Jillian gave us great recommendations and were super friendly. The owner Hwanghah stopped by all the tables to say hi, which was a nice personal touch. I can tell so much effort and love went into creating Jilli, so congrats to the entire team! I thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes we ordered, although if I had to pick one, the rigatoni was a standout. I will definitely be back! 감사합니다 꼭 다시 올게요~ read more

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Wasn't able to secure a reservation so, walked in and arrived at 6:15pm on a Friday planning to meet friends here at 6:30pm for dinner. They were able to secure a table for my group at 7pm. So we headed to flying pig down the street for a drink while we waited for our table. Drinks: Menu has a selection of makgeolli as well as beer, wine, soju and n/a options. Offering seem to change pretty quickly so they refered us to the QR code menu Food: Spicy Cucumber Salad - pretty standard, large pieces of cucumber served with a mild gochujang dressing, a light and refreshing start to the meal Honey Butter Chips - served warm in a cone, thick cut potatoe chips glazed with honey butter, these were sticky, crunchy, sweet and buttery a great snack DIY Salmon Kimbap - solid, steamed short grain rice topped with soy marinated raw salmon and nori sheets so you can make your own hand roll, fun and interactive, wish the nori was a bit crispier and the salmon had a little more seasoning but otherwise a solid dish Popcorn KFC - a nice sized portion, pieces were bite size crunchy with bits of lacey batter to add more texture, no greasiness which was a plus but ate a touch dry, the dipping sauce and the soy marinated daikon pickle added a nice contrast, dusted with a light red pepper seasoning and garnished with fried perilla leaves which added great pops of flavor Cheesey Tteokbokki - spicy but great flavor, rice cakes had a nice chew, mozzarella added a nice stretchy texture and a bit of creaminess, lots of sauce and a few pieces of fish cake as well, if you like spice this one is for you Service was great staff was friendly and attentive, water was refilled throughout our meal. Dishes felt well paced. Fun lively vibe. Overall enjoyed Jilli, a fun new spot for Korean tapas, menu has a solid variety would plan for 2 dishes per person worth a try if you can get there early to secure a spot or try to book a reservation if you want to visit. read more

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4.5/5 but will round up to 5 because service was great. Cute little spot near north mission - not great for groups (would rec 4 and under ppl). Cute interior with vibey lighting. Food menu is solid - we tried: Shrimp toast 5/5 - would highly recommend this Korean fried chicken 3/5- a little dry and nothing special. This reminded me more of popcorn chicken more than Korean fried chicken. Ttekboki with cheese - 4.5/5 great flavor and I like that they had the fish cake slices in it, but SPICY Pork jowl 5/5- cooked so good and the sauces that come with it pair very nicely We got 2 flights because there was a pop up special with Swrl which is a new canned makgeolli company that is carbonated and lower calories. I actually really liked the yuzu and earl grey one. They are much lighter and less creamy than traditional makgeolli but I would get a few cans of these. They also are much lower in abv. Only thing is on the menu the flight was 18$ but later I realized our bill said 20$. Bill and menus should align properly imo (especially since menu is online as QR code and not printed). Their own flight was very good - 2 white rice one brown rice and one black rice makgeolli. Each one had different notes and it was fun tasting them all! Would definitely recommend the flight. Overall I would definitely come back ! Their flights change so I want to come back to try another flight with different makgeolli options ! read more

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I love makgeolli, and since it's not super common in the city, I was really excited to finally try this spot. It's a small place, so def make a reservation. I got turned away once without one. -Shrimp toast was crispy, flavorful, and came with an addictive chili vinaigrette (used it on everything). -Pork jowl jeyuk was tender and perfectly charred. Must order. -Kimchi vodka rigatoni was delish but a bit salty so would try again with burrata. -Popcorn KFC was fried well, but just okay for me. I usually prefer bone-in chicken and bigger pieces of the pickled radish. Drinks were great! Loved the floral Seoul Night Soju and the Nasung Makgeolli which was lightly sweet, bubbly, super refreshing. Service was amazing. The owner + staff were so kind and gave great recs. Will definitely come back once the menu expands to try more! read more

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I was SO excited for Jilli to open up in SF! I used to love the Koreatown LA location and was missing the Korean tapas experience. I managed to snag a reservation for a weekday evening to check them out with a friend! We ordered Rigatoni Alla Kimchi Vodka and Chimmelier Popcorn KFC. I loved the pasta! It was cooked perfectly al dente, and the creamy sauce had such a variety of flavors. The popcorn chicken was good, but I do wish that they had full chicken wings like they do in LA rather than only popcorn chicken. I also ordered a glass of makgeolli--I can't remember which one I ordered, but it was DELICIOUS. I wish I could try the flight to sample more types. The ambiance and service were both amazing! The vibe is fantastic for either a date night or girl's night--I love the mood they have created, and the TV shows are a fun addition. I also loved our servers; they were super attentive and sweet. Definitely check this place out! read more

Jilli - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was so excited to try this place after watching all these food influencers rave about it but left feeling disappointed. They have an outdoor area in the back, not sure if it's for people waiting or if they're only grabbing drinks, but the door was left open the entire time so I felt the cold breeze throughout our entire meal. We had an 8 reservation and they were already sold out of a few of their items and some items on the menu are only available on friday/sat. We ordered the shrimp toast, perilla noodles, kimchi rigatoni with the added burrata, and the pork jowl. Neither of us cared for the shrimp toast-- it was super oily and that was all I could taste. The perilla noodles were refreshing and light and my friend enjoyed the kimchi pasta. The pork jowl was tender but was hard to eat with the small, stiff pieces of romaine. When they say tapas, they really mean tapas size. The portions were a lot smaller than what the IG foodies were advertising. The server recommended ordering two dishes per person so that's what we did but ended up leaving still hungry. Also, be prepared to spend 10-15 minutes trying to find parking read more

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Stumbled upon this restaurant, but it was quite the delight. Relatively small, but packed for what we later found out was during their grand opening. Ended up placing our name down for the waitlist, took a stroll to Garden Creamery (popular asian ice cream) and came back an hour later! Ordered the Wagyu yukhoe, rigatoni and the perilla oil noodles. - Wagyu yukhoe was perfectly seasoned and soft - Kimchi rigatoni was al dente and creamy with a hint of heat. Would totally own an entire bowl of this if I could - Perilla oil noodles was umami and so unique. Very refreshing, maybe could've done with a bit more seasoning to bring out the flavors The flavors were rich in flavor and presentation, but portion sizes are definitely tiny and pricey. Would recommend ordering 2-3 plates per person! Definitely an intimate space for a date or girls night catch up read more

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AMBIANCE: 8.75/10 -Dim lighting, very vibey -Clean space -A little smaller/more cramped than expected but not to the point where you're bumping elbows SERVICE: 9/10 -Nice servers who checked in just the right amount -Didn't have a menu for maybe 10 minutes bc server forgot to provide them FOOD + DRINK Pork Jowl: 8.75/10 -Soft and chewy, great texture -Came with ssamjang(?) sauce and a thicker chimichurri(?) sauce that worked well with the lettuce and perilla leaves they provided for wraps Doenjang Clam Chowder: 7.5/10 -Tasty but couldn't really taste the doenjang -Good balance of thick and runny soup consistency Shrimp Toast: 8.9/10 -Softer and chewier texture than the usual crispy outside soft inside texture of shrimp toast (not in a bad way) -Came with a slightly spicy sauce that was good; could've been better though Perilla Leaf Noodles: 9/10 -Sesame smell was immediately noticeable -Was slightly sweeter than other perilla leaf noodles I've had (I preferred this) Crudo: 10/10 -Soft and chewy texture to the fish was immaculate -Sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and sour. Super refreshing! Chestnut Makgeolli: 7/10 -We were warned that the makgeolli would taste more sour than the usual chestnut makgeolli we were used to from Kooksoondang. This was spot on. Would recommend this drink only if you prefer more dry/almost beer or wine like drinks! read more

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When a buddy suggested dinner every month or so, we all said yes. First one was last month at @jilli_sf. We started with the perilla oil noodles, cheered with makgeolli, wrapped up some pork jowl jeyuk, devoured the shrimp toast, savored the wagyu beef tartare and finished up with the chimmelier popcorn KFC. It's a fun environment that kept design elements including gorgeous tiles from the previous tenant, a Moroccan restaurant but also put in their own spin. read more

Jilli - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Summary: Good fun and vibes, with above average bar fare Details: If you're expecting outstanding food, I would not say that Jilli is it. However, if you're looking for a fun time with friends, slightly elevated and solid bar bites, and a huge selection of makgeolli to try, then jilli's a great spot to swing by and try! A lot of the dishes we had were (perhaps not unexpectedly) on the too sweet or too salty side, though we found some pretty good eats among the crudo, tuna dip, and pork jowl dishes. On the drinks side, their makgeolli menu is EXTENSIVE, with plenty of options to wet your whistle with through the night, or a pre-built flight of options if you don't know where to start and want to leave things up to them. Accessibility: The business is usually popping, and accordingly, seating is pretty packed together. Maneuvering through the crowds might be a little difficult, and seating might be a little tight, but nothing is inherently inaccessible. read more

Cute place. Love having Korean tapas to share. Fave dishes were the korean fried chicken, and the honey butter chips! Korean fried chicken - one of the better fried chicken in San Francisco for sure! Well flavored, just the perfect amount of crispiness, and lots of meat! Honey butter chips - $8 but I thought it was delicious. It reminded me of truffle chips. A bit oily, but for homemade it was the perfect level of crunch and crispness. Flavoring was great. Rigatoni alla kimchi - Pretty delicious as well because it didn't have much kimchi flavor (I'm not a fan of kimchi). Just gave rigatoni with an Asian twist. Pork jowl - I loved the smokiness but half the pork was fat, so that was a turn off. Shrimp toast - Not my favorite dish. The texture was not for me, The place was cozy and cute, and dishes came out fast! Good service. You can pay via your phone at the end (QR Code on receipt). read more

I'm by no means a makgeolli connoisseur, but I was super intrigued when I heard that Jilli was opening and managed to snag a weekday reservation for my party of 3. One person was running late, so our server suggested we order first because the pork jowl needed more preparation time and could sell out - appreciate him looking out for us! - Shrimp toast: This was nice and crispy on the outside, and the chili vinaigrette added a boost of flavor. One thing to note is the greens on top have cilantro mixed in (my fault for not looking carefully before taking a bite), but it's easy to remove. - Wagyu beef tartare (yukhoe): I love beef tartare, and even though it looked like a lot going on with all the parmesan shavings and toppings, the flavors all came together well. The chips were plain, which allowed the tartare flavors to be the focus. - Rigatoni alla kimchi vodka: I'm a sucker for fusion pasta, so I knew I had to get this. I didn't really taste kimchi in the vodka sauce, but it was flavorful and the pasta was cooked al dente, so overall still a good pasta dish! - Perilla oil noodle: This was such a light and refreshing noodle dish! So simple but would definitely order again. - Pork jowl jeyuk: The pork was sooo good and tender! I'm usually not a big fan of pork (especially in the US), but the marinade was flavorful enough that you could eat this without either of the sauces on the side, though it was also excellent with the lettuce wrap. I appreciate the attention to detail with picking "pretty" leaves and washing each individual leaf thoroughly. Would definitely order again. - Makgeolli flight: This is a good way to try different makgeolli, especially if you've never had it before! We shared one flight between the 3 of us and ended up ordering a bottle of our favorite makgeolli in the flight. Service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. It's a small space but didn't feel too loud or cramped inside. There was also seating in a back patio, though not sure if it was heated. Definitely snag a reservation if you can, but it looked like they were accepting walk-ins at opening too. Overall, I think this is a fun addition to SF's growing repertoire of Korean restaurants with some clear standout dishes! read more

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Honestly, it's all about those spots that take cool flavor risks without being pretentious about it. Good fusion should feel like a "best of both worlds" situation. But the food is only half the battle; the service really makes the vibe. You want a crew that's chill, fast with the refills, and actually knows the menu well enough to tell you what's hyped versus what's actually good. When the food hits and the staff is on point, it just makes the whole night feel like a win. read more

Jilli - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The perilla oil noodles has nice texture and loads of flavor. Did not disappoint Fried chicken is thick breaded style, nice with the sauce Tteokbokki has marinara or something in addition to the gochujang. Really like the creamy consistency and clam flavor fun that they serve the makgeolli in one of those light gold aluminum kettles which is how i've seen it served in korea would love to try their cocktails next time read more

Jilli - Perilla oil noodles - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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overhyped. their flight included makku ?????? literally grocery store canned makgeolli. we ended up liking the white lotus makgeolli best of the flight. food was kind of interesting. doenjang clam chowder had potato foam on top instead of potatoes in the chowder. pork jowl was well-cooked. fried chicken was kind of dry and the worst dish of the night. they also need to hire more staff, our waiter was spread way too thin. we were seated outdoors with plenty of heat lamps. read more

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A fun Korean fusion bar & restaurant! Pork jowl & shrimp toast were my favorite. Service was amazing! read more

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This was my second visit after making a reservation. I tried several of their bestseller dishes with wine, and everything was well balanced and tasted amazing. The sauces were unique and flavorful, and even the desserts were delicious, which made the meal feel complete. The owner and staff were very kind, and the service was excellent. If you are looking for a Korean restaurant with a cozy yet elegant atmosphere, I highly recommend this place. I would definitely love to visit again. read more

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Amazing service from start to finish. We were quickly greeted and seated. There's a long wrap around counter with sushi bar like seating. The counter seating is a great option for a date or solo dining. The menu is an eclectic option of Korean dishes that are executed so well and with such quality ingredients. We ordered cocktails, salmon kimbop, and galbi (short rib). Everything was excellent. Portions were super generous. read more

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Hip Korean tapas spot that specializes in makgeolli. Some favs include the shrimp toast, Seoul carpaccio, rigatoni, perilla noodles and pork jowl. Gave the makgeolli flight a try but be sure to check out the long list of other makgeolli selections. The Rice to Meet You was my winner (with some yakult vibes). read more

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Stopped in on a weekend for some pre-dinner drinks but ended up ordering food since things looked so appetizing! Honey butter chips are great and the flight included some choice selections. Would certainly come back with an indoor reservation to better appreciate the ambiance. Happy they decided to open a sister restaurant up in Norcal, have been craving Jilli since I stopped by in LA! read more

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Nice vibes inside but really overpriced and small portions. Ordered almost one of everything on the menu plus their malkgeolli. Service is great but I think it's overhyped read more

The food and drinks were not memorable, and everything is extremely overpriced. I am surprised that this place has so much hype and is consistently booked out. We tried 5 dishes and each was decent but nothing special. The surrounding area is also not very pleasant at night. read more

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This place was super solid serving elevated bar food, portions may look small but the three of us were quite full at the end of our meal. The highlights were definitely the kimchi vodka rigatoni, u must get it with burrata or it's too much punchy flavor and nothing to balance it out, and the wagyu yukhoe. Just know that yukhoe and tartare have different flavor profiles so don't expect a tartare style dish because the yukhoe has a very umami blend. Also enjoyed the honey butter garlic chips as a anju, but a little disappointed they did not have draft beer or house made draft makgeolli. If they had those things this place would be a strong 5 stars, but a sooljib not having those things is kind of tough. Place is small so reservations are almost required, walk ins would be difficult. read more

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Fun new Korean tapas place! Definitely need a reservation because it is a small space. Food was phenomenal and the portions were a lot bigger than I was expecting for it being tapas. The tartare and the pork jowl are a must order! They have a cute heated outdoor patio, so if you can ask to sit out there. read more

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Make reservations. If you arrive early, they'll seat you at your exact reservation time. Service was great, the waiters always came by to check on us and clear the table of empty dishes and glasses. Everything is meant to share. One dish is good for two - three people. We ordered the shrimp toast, rigatoni alla kimchi vodka, perilla oil noodle, cheese tteokbokki, pork jowl jeyuk, and chimmelier popcorn KFC. The food was delicious, the best dishes were the rigatoni, perilla oil noodle, and pork jowl. I personally did not like the shrimp toast but everyone else did. This place is a Makgeolli bar. There was a wide selection to choose from. Get the Makgeolli flight if you're unsure about what to get. To be honest, the Makgeolli was overrated and overpriced. The selection of the flight was good, but not for the price. read more

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Jili was super cute for a girl's night! It's really popular right now, so make sure to make reservations. We got 2 bottles of makgeolli and maybe 4 apps to share. It can be pretty expensive if you don't come somewhat satiated. The bathroom is hella cute and decorated. The shrimp toast was kinda salty, but tasty. We thought the pasta was most unique out of the options we selected but we also had perilla oil soba noodles that were okay. It's a fun place to try drinks, but not for a long dinner atmosphere. read more

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Food was amazing! In a city that looks good Korean food (even fusion Korean) this place was great! The perilla oil noodles were my favorite and the kimchi Allla vodka pasta was too good!!! Don't skip out on the makgeolli and soju, only wish they had a dessert menu, that would've really sealed the deal for me! read more

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