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    JJamPPong

    4.7 (629 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Korean, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Mongolian Beef
    Madel R.

    Hands down one of the best in the city, this place is truly a gem. They do get pretty busy, but that just speaks to their quality, taste, and generous portions. Add in great service and friendly owners, and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers and the food they serve. It never misses, always consistently good. We've been coming here for a couple of years now, and whenever this is the lunch or dinner option, it's always a quick yes. We've tried quite a few dishes here: the honey walnut prawns, salt and pepper pork loin, salt and pepper prawns (so good), shrimp fried rice, and their regular chow mein with beef or shrimp, honestly all 10/10. But our definite go-to is the Hong Kong-style chow mein and the Mongolian beef. The portions are generous and usually feed us with some leftovers, which is always a plus. Pricing is fair for the quality and portion sizes. The place is clean. The only downside is parking, it's street parking only, so it can be a little tough to find a spot sometimes.

    Jjamppong
    Ken C.

    Delicious I was surprised at the food at this unassuming hole in the wall. There were plenty of seats when we came in on a Sunday night. Their menu seemed to have the classics + a few other Chinese dishes, but we didn't bother with those. We ordered and the food came out fast. *The Tangsuyuk came out first. Lots of crispy tender pork but the sauce was really special. Not too sweet with just the right amount of thickness. *The namesake jjamppong was hot and very spicy, but in a pleasant way. It could have used a little more seafood but the flavor was very on point. *Can't forget about the jajangmyeon. We tried both the beef and the seafood + beef. Both were excellent. The sauce is thick and rich and grappled onto the noodles. The service? attentive. Prices? great. Will def be coming back

    Clams
    Jean L.

    Happend to be near this part of town and it was dinner time. Parking can be difficult in this area, bring your patience. This restuarant was tasty and service was fantastic. I don't usually have high standards for service at traditional Asian restaurants, but this one was genuine/friendly, quick, and efficient. I was impressed with the green beans in garlic sauce. The green beans had a nice crunch and weren't greasy. I truly tasted the garlic flavor, but it didn't overpower the dish. The clams tasted fresh and the chives/sauce paired nicely. Their famous jajang mein noodles had a nice chew, not soggy. They had enough sauce with bits of various ingredients that all went well together. Prices are standard compared with other similar restaurants. The ambiance was cozy and clean. There were a few tables available for large parties of 8-10, but probably best to come in small groups. Will definitely dine here again in the future. #31/2025

    Jajang Mein
    Darci K.

    Go out of your way to dine at JJamPPong. Seriously, no matter where you are in San Francisco, this is a place that is worth checking out! Located in the mission district area, this is authenticity at its best. It's a lovely mix of Korean and Chinese delightful and delicious dishes. We've been here several times because it's that good. The dining room is small, but it's clean and the staff is very welcoming. Outside of outstanding food, here's what I absolutely love. The way they package to go orders. Yes, you read that correctly, the way they packaged to go orders. This alone outside of as I mentioned the delicious food, is a reason to dine here. The to go orders are vacuumed sealed, ensuring freshness, warmth, and the ability to reheat if need be the items. I absolutely plan on going back, again! Because there are so many dishes that are on the must try list. The double fried garlic chicken wings are so tasty! I wish they had a little bit more of the garlic sauce, and plan on requesting that for my next visit. The wings are super generous size. Not those small flimsy wings that you might find elsewhere. Perfectly crispy and perfectly moist meat. Just so delicious! My new favorite and go to is the JaJang Mein. It absolutely takes me back to Korea. This is comfort food at its finest, and I'm telling you this is the place to have it! The black bean sauce with bits of pork, and veggies, and the noodles, it makes my mouth water just at the thought of how good this incredible dishes. Don't let the coloring of the sauce dissuade you. I'm telling you it's fabulous! Parking is impossible because, San Francisco. Make the effort. Make the push. Go and try all the food. Seriously you can't go wrong. And again, if you don't wanna dine in, the way they package everything to go makes it even more tempting. You can even call in your order!

    Sweet & Sour Pork/Tangsuyuk Pork
    Jason X.

    What a fun hidden gem in the Mission! I never had raw crab before and totally did not expect something so soft, creamy, and tasty. The spice did kick my butt though so we got some extra rice and lots of water. The jajang mein was solid, not amazing. The sweet and sour pork was good and fried really nicely (not too greasy) - it felt like I was eating protein fries. Great service.

    Jajang Mein
    Alina L.

    I've been craving JjamPpong and I finally had the chance to visit again after more than a year. This place is still SO good, with big portions that are reasonably priced. I usually order the spicy marinated crab but came for lunch this time, and ordered seafood jjamppong, chicken wings, and garlic green beans. It seems that they have hired more people to help out with the restaurant, and I was grateful when the server would come by to help us refill our tea and water. Looking forward to coming back again in the near future!

    Combination fried rice
    Steve D.

    Everything came out hot and flavorful. The compao shrimp was packed with veggies and had the perfect kick. The tofu dish was rich and soft, and the fried rice was cooked just right -- not oily, full of eggs and veggies. The wonton soup was super comforting. Also first time trying the Raw marinated crab and it was very good also the service was amazing. Portions are generous, the food tastes fresh, and it's a solid place to come with family or friends. Cozy, casual vibe -- definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    June R.

    Hands down our favorite family GO-TO for Korean-Chinese food!!! The spicy seasoned crab NEVER disappoints-today it was next-level spicy and we loved every bite . The garlic green beans are a must-order, and the crispy garlic beef brings the perfect amount of heat and crunch. We also tried the crispy jalapeño tofu today and WOW pillowy soft tofu wrapped in the lightest, crispiest coating. Absolutely addictive. Beef Chow Fun and their JJajangmyun is always a non-negotiable for us, so good, every single time. The food is always consistent, high quality, and full of flavor. June and Morgan are the BEST, warm, welcoming, and truly make you feel like family. And the gummy bears with the bill at the end? The perfect sweet touch This place never misses. We keep coming back for a reason!!

    Eva C.

    This place had pretty decent jjajangmyeon!! I like that they open until 10pm for a late ish dinner. The service was fast and we got our food pretty quickly. We also got their spicy raw marinated crab. It was delicious and flavorful but a bit too spicy to fully enjoy it.

    Jjamppong
    Miranda L.

    Went over at around 6:45 pm on a Monday and we got a table for 2 immediately. The restaurant is pretty small but the seating isn't too tight and it is a quiet place to get dinner. They have a variety of Korean and Chinese dishes which are unique and also some specialties like the Jjamppong and Spicy Raw Crab. Jjamppong - I had been wanting to try this dish and it was packed with flavor. The spice and tangy flavors came through very strongly, loaded up abundantly with the noodles and mix of seafoods which were all cooked well. Tangsuyuk - I typically really enjoy the Cantonese style of sweet and sour pork and this one was a cool variation of that. It was sweet, sour and a refreshing break from eating the more intense jjamppong. It was different with the pork being fried and the crunchy vegetables. From the generous portion sizes to the flavors, I would definitely come back and try some of their other dishes.

    Seafood Jjamppong Jajang Mein
    Rachel H.

    The area surrounding JJamPPong is maybe a little bit sketch, but the interior is clean and put-together! We ordered the jjamppong (seafood noodles) and the black bean noodles, which were tasty and well-portioned. I thought the sauce could have been a bit saltier or flavorful, but that could just be my own tastebuds. Service was kind and quick! A wonderful Sunday lunch experience

    Crispy Garlic Beef
    Jillian P.

    This spot is a hidden gem! You don't usually find many filling and affordable Chinese-Korean places in the city, but this restaurant is one of them. The ambiance is nothing particularly special, but the food is comforting and delicious. Our go-tos are always the jajang mein, tangsuyuk, and crispy garlic beef. Plenty of other good dishes here too, but I highly highly recommend the jajang mein. I've come here often with my family for Sunday lunch and we never have an issue getting a table. Service is fast and the waiters are so nice, always refilling our picked radish. Bonus: they give gummy bears with the bill. Lowkey wanted to gatekeep this place but it deserves so much love !

    Menu
    Anh T.

    My friend and I took one of the last tables available on a weekday night. While the menu is seen "within" the table, we were also given menus to view their extensive list of Korean dishes. My friend and I settled on their pork Jajang Mein and Double Fried Chicken Wings with garlic sauce. Jajang Mein: I loved the texture of the noodles along with the black bean sauce and pork. There isn't much room to mess up with this dish, and it was exactly as I expected! Chicken Wings: While the wing skin itself was yummy, I wish that the chicken inside had more flavoring/was cooked slightly more. The chicken was also a bit too salty, and I had hoped for a more crispy and sweeter taste. Overall, service was quick and friendly! I appreciated the Haribo gummy bears we got as our "dessert/refreshment" at the end.

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    Is it hard to find parking nearby?

    Yes

    Do you take reservations?

    they don't but when/if you do go, there's going to be a paper waitlist where you will write your name + party and they'll call/cross off names accordingly when tables free up.… Read more

    This place used to deliver to my Workplace and it suddenly stopped (because its too far). Really love the food but sad I can't get it at work anymore. (Burlingame)…

    Thank you for the question. I didn’t realize it was stopped. It should work now. We just expanded the delivery range on DoorDash.

    Is there Jajang Mein with no pork?

    Hello there, great question but unfortunately it’s made with pork.

    Do you have brown rice? if not, is it ok if i bring my own for dine-in?

    Sorry…. We don’t have it

    Are there vegetarian/vegan options?

    Hi! Claire. Yes we have it. Vegetable Deluxe… Read more

    Do you do outside seating for dining?

    There is no outdoor seating.

    Can you please add spicy raw crab to your delivery app? Looks delicious, and I'm eager to try!

    Sure thing , thanks for the request.

    Are your noodles for the jjajang egg based?

    Hi ! Mindy To Answer your question our noodle ingredient are wheat, corn starch, salt, Acid, Sodium Lactate, water… Read more

    Is there dine-in or just take out?

    Hi We do both ..

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    Came here last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Had poor experiences at the Livermore…read morelocation in the past, so wasnt really expecting much from this spot either. Granted we were a bit late for our reservation, we ended up having to wait another 30-40 mins. The place (2nd floor) is small & awkward. We were all cramped waiting on the stairway and the actual seating area is also fairly small for a busy KBBQ place/big parties. The 8 of us squeezed into a booth with 2 chairs on the side. You can also feel whenever the table next to us got up and stomped/yelled/moved in their chairs-- which was really often. The basic AYCE menu is fairly limited-- esp for the side options. The marinated meats were pretty good as was the tteokbokki. Side & meat portions were alright, but the kicker is having to flag down staff to make sure they put in the order & bring it out. We asked for japchae about 5 times before it actually reached our table towards the end of our meal. The server/manager also told us that he had accidentally brought out 2 bottles of soju for us and that he'd COMP 1 bottle. We didnt notice that he had actually charged us for 2 and comped/subtracted a "third" one. So none were really comped at all. I just realized after we paid and that felt really sketchy. Idk if it's worth coming back here.

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