I found this place while out in SF during a work event. I was in the mood for barbecue but never…read moreknow of any places to go in the area. It happened to be during their restaurant week so they have a few different specials going on. They have huge tv's showing various sports with high top chairs and regular tables as well. Our waitress (I think her name was Astrid) was beyond sweet and attentive, she explained all specials as well as the regular menu and made great recommendations. She brought us a plate with about 5 or 6 different sauces they make themselves it was so good. I felt the portions were a great full size and the meat quality was great. This place is perfect to grab a drink, watch the game and even have a bite to eat. It's nice for two people or even a group. They have a wide variety of drinks and food for good prices. If you are ever in the area please stop by to visit this place.

best!! so hard to find good smoked bbq in SF!!…read more they do it rieet*. sooo good thankyou hella good!!

I ordered the brisket sandwich and a corn muffin. The…read morebrisket sandwich was absolutely delicious and went well with some leftover baked beans I hade made. The corn muffin is perfectly made and delicious. I am stuffed but can't wait to order again.

3x I went 2 hours before they closed and SOLD OUT ! They WILL NOT ANSWER THE FLIPPN PHONE !! so you…read morecan't find out if they are SOLD OUT. I finally tried one more time. The BBQ brisket was not so good. I ask the cook for lean brisket and was given 30% fat From 1/2 lb . Payed for extra pickles and got 4 small pieces in it to go cup. The staff really acts like they don't care. No personality made to order from a computer screen. With a staff standing there, playing on their phones. Small amount of sauce. The banana pudding was good, but didn't have very much flavor. But I could tell they made the effort to make it a special dessert. Mac & cheese was OK. But wouldn't order it again. I live in the neighborhood and found them through a TikTok video. Really sad they can't run the restaurant like adults. Adult restaurant tours answer the phone adult restaurant tours have enough food to sell at least 30 minutes before closing. Adult restaurant tours make sure their customer happy. The place is run by children. I've spent 25 years in the restaurant industry and cannot understand the way this place is run. Was really hoping to find a good barbecue place in SF . This one is not IT

Brisket. Pork. Pulled Chicken Tacos…read more I went there for their notable BBQ Taco Hour Specials. Affordable for each taco, about $3-4 range. Added some Guacamole and Chips, and downed with Almanac True Lager beer, $2 off for beers. Tender meat, good mix of spices to bring out the meat flavors. Wished the meats were warmed up before bringing to our table for better taste with the taco. Setting is casual outdoor, weather fairly warm to enjoy a BBQ bite. Weather expected to pick up later that week. Service was efficient, friendly. I'd give it another try the next time in the area.

My daughter was craving BBQ, after having a good pulled pork sandwich from Wise BBQ in Los Angeles,…read moreCA, so we opted to go to 4505 Burgers & BBQ. We had the pork spare ribs, a half-pound of brisket, sausages, baked beans, a pulled pork sandwich, and regular fries. The meats were good, but honestly not up to the level of BBQ you'd find in places like Los Angeles or Austin. Everything leaned a bit dry, so we ended up relying heavily on the sauces to bring some moisture back. To make matters worse, they forgot to include the white bread that was supposed to come with the ribs, sausages, and brisket. After all that, the standout of the meal ended up being... the regular fries, which were actually excellent. I also had to wait a bit when I arrived -- our order wasn't ready despite giving them more than the estimated time. On the plus side, the customer service was friendly and the casual outdoor seating has good vibes. Overall, 4505 has really gone down over the years, and SF definitely needs to step up its BBQ game.

got the salt and pepper tofu, bbq pork rice cabbage plate and roast duck and wonton soup…read more the roast duck in the soup wasn't all that but I liked the soup overall. loooved the tofu and the rice dish. very nostalgic in here. would come again.

I am picky when it comes to roast duck! The only place I've…read morehad roast duck noodle soup is at Lam Hoa Thuan on Irving St. I live on 34th and Geary and don't really know where to get good roast duck noodle soup in the neighborhood. Well... I do now! Delicious, tender duck. Lots of bok choy with the noodles. The noodles could have been a little better quality but still were good. The waitress was fast and brought me hot tea right away. It's nothing fancy but it's good!

Pricey but worth it! I come here often for team dinners and I always look forward to eating here!…read moreGreat food, lively ambiance, and friendly service. For appetizers, we love: - Ayesha's freshly baked cornbread: buttery and soft pastry - 'Peking' pork belly bao buns: super delicate buns with juicy slices of duck - Double duck wings: crispy and yummy! For sides, we love the pork belly fried rice and the duck fat fries. SO flavorful and delicious. Fat just makes everything taste so good and I don't feel guilty at all about the amount of fries I had! The standout was my entree: the smoked galbi beef short ribs. I think this is my new favorite: the beef was ridiculously tender and cooked to perfection. It's pricey ($76), yes, but it's some of the best short ribs I've had and I highly recommend. I think it's worth it and you gotta treat yourself once in awhile!

If mediocrity had a flagship location, it might be International Smoke…read more The food tasted like someone was scared of seasoning and confident about charging you anyway. Overpriced, bland, and genuinely unpleasant. Thanks, but nah...

The Larb was so delicious and sauce flavor was very good. First time trying Larb and I would get…read moreagain. We also got the Muukata Thai BBQ Hotpot (2 person) that came with garlic rice. The rice and assortment of meats and veggies were good. Make sure you try the green sauce because we kept refilling our sauce plates with it. For 4 people, we had the the 2 person BBQ set, larb, and thai fried rice which was the perfect amount. The waiter was nice, and he showed us how to cook the meat and veggies for the BBQ set.

Tried MuuKaTa6395 and it was such a fun experience The Thai…read moreBBQ + hot pot combo is super unique -- you get the best of both worlds. The meats were well-marinated, and everything cooked up really flavorful. The broth develops nicely as you cook, which makes the whole meal even better over time. The vibe is casual and lively, great for groups. Service was friendly and helpful throughout. Definitely a spot I'd come back to with friends

I went on a Monday evening and seats were half full! Service was fast, food basically comes right…read morewhen you order using the QR code. I was impressed by their 3 sauces because 1 of them tasted like the one from Tasty Pot! The other sauces were sweet vinegar sauce which is pretty common and ranch. Appetizer-wise, we really liked their fried panko shrimp which was pretty crispy on the outside and delicate on the inside. They also had fried chicken. I'd pass on their new Thai marinated pork which was pretty mild in flavor. Same with the ginormous prawns unless you season it yourself.

Went to Zajang Grill with our family and it did not disappoint us. The meat quality was solid and…read moreeverything tasted really fresh. The staff were super attentive too -- they came by quick to serve and refill our water. The beef short ribs was probably my favorite. Also appreciated that the place felt clean and not overly smoky like some KBBQ spots can get. Only small downside was that it got pretty busy, so there was a bit of a wait, but once we sat down the service moved quickly. Overall a really good spot if you're craving Korean BBQ. I'd definitely come back. All of the staff were really nice and polite. Shout out to one of our servers, Caleb!!! :)

YakiniQ really said "leave hungry? never heard of her."…read more Pulled up with my homie Jun because this man treated me to lobster last time and you already know... Asians keep receipts but in a wholesome way We don't split love, we rotate blessings. For $49.99/person, this AYCE Korean BBQ was straight violating my self-control. The short ribs?? HELLA BUSSIN. Like actually criminal. Every bite had me ascending like a TikTok food review in 4K. Meat so juicy I almost stood up and thanked the cow personally. The grill smoke got us smelling like seasoned warriors walking outta there but honestly worth it. Staff kept the meats coming faster than my auntie asking why I'm still single. And let me put y'all onto some elite Chinese vocabulary real quick: "好吃到舔手指" (hǎo chī dào tiǎn shǒu zhǐ) = "so good you lick your fingers." That's EXACTLY the vibe. Finger-licking good fr fr. YakiniQ got me fighting for my life, unbuttoning my pants in the parking lot, and already planning my return. 10/10. No crumbs left. Their "Red Hot" peanut sauce is the carry here - no doubt. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

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.

This place is underrated! Of the Chinese bbq places I've tried, this is my favorite one. Ambiance…read moreis nice, I love how the tables have a hot iron plate lit by candles to keep your food warm. For me, the flavors were very authentic and flavorful. I like that it's simple and you order from your phone through a QR code. Try the appetizer shredded potato's with cilantro and lamb and beef skewers were also very tasty. If you have time make the effort to try this place because it's really really good!

Got here at 6pm on a Thursday with 4 people and there were plenty of tables available. There's a…read morelittle bit of a smell in there but it's definitely the smell of spice & bbq, you get used to it very quickly. We ordered: -skewers - chicken skin, pork belly, chives, enoki wrapped in tofu skin, etc and everything was tasty! Very consistent seasoning. -beef tendon iron pot - pretty large, maybe too much for us but tasty. Just hard to have so much tendon in one meal -crispy pig ear salad - nice tangy flavor with a little spice. Texture of the pig ear was nice and refreshing contrast to the heavier skewers -smashed cucumbers - a bit sweeter in seasoning than the pig ear salad, refreshing.

Ambiance - 5/5 Walking in I didn't have much expectation…read more But as I step foot into the place. I was fascinated but the wall art. The street art vibe with the cartoon style character. Super awesome. The kitchen is wide open. Everything was super clean and well put together. Service - 5/5 Great recommendations from the staff. The house slaw and banana pudding were clearly popular choices, and they definitely knew what they were doing when guiding the order. I told them it's my first time. These were what they recommended me. One of the staff actually gave a piece of brisket to try. Very nice of them to give a free sample before I order so I know what I'm expecting. Food - 4.5/5 Dish Ordered: Dino Rib, Brisket ( 1/2 lb), House Slaw, Banana Pudding 5/5 Dino Rib Wow. This was the highlight. The meat was unbelievably tender--every single part of it. Usually with ribs, especially the upper portions, you get some toughness or dryness depending on how it's smoked. Not here. This one was melt-in-your-mouth soft, juicy throughout, and you could practically pull it apart effortlessly. The seasoning was perfect--balanced, not too salty, not bland, just right. Every bite hit. 4/5 Brisket ( 1/2 lb) About two slices. Visually, it looked great--nice color, juicy, with a solid fatty portion. But after eating the Dino rib, it felt a bit underwhelming. Still good, just didn't hit as hard flavor-wise. Might be better appreciated on its own next time. 5/5 House Slaw This paired extremely well with the meat. Sweet, tangy, and refreshing. The hint of peanuts adds a nice nutty layer that makes it stand out. It cuts through the richness of the meat perfectly. 5/5 Banana Pudding Not your typical pudding--it's more like a banana cake. The sweetness not too overwhelming, smells amazing, and just hits the spot. A great way to finish the meal. Additional Comments The Dino rib alone makes this place worth it. It sets a very high bar, which honestly makes everything else feel secondary. The best Rib I have ever had in my life so far. Important thing to note is that the rib will be weighed. I don't think you can ask to get the portion you want like you can with the brisket. My Dino rib came out to be 1.6lb. The sides and dessert complement the meal really well and round out the experience. Price is bit is definitely in the higher end but the experience is definitely worth it.

Son wanted to try so we are here…read more The line was long, the selection limited but the taste was good. There were many big orders, likely for parties. A $300 order can fit nicely into a regular paper grocery bag with room to spare, so make sure your wallet is mentally prepared so it does not go into shock. We had a sandwich. A pound of brisket and some baby back. My advice... unless you really want to suck the gravy off the bones or want to bring gift to your canine friend, don't get anything with bones as everything is by weight and I don't know about you, I can't chew on the bones. After close to $80, I had some meat off the rib and a piece of brisket, and craving some instant noodles ... The place is very transactional and noisy. But that is how it should be with a busy place where majority of orders are to-go.