- Modern, clean ambiance with an airy and relaxed feel - Attentive service with a great sense of balance between courses - Loved the creative thoughtful process of each dish: delicious and filling - We chose the Chef's pick read more

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My gf and I had reserved a cozy table today 6/27/26 for lunch as it was our first time us both. We ordered several dishes: 1 Lg Kalbi - thin cut but was tasty. 1 Japchae - small portion and flavorful. 1 HweMuChim- Outstanding and so fresh! 1 Grilled Black Cod- tasted rubbery and we didn't care for this dish at all. I ordered 2 Blue Soju Paradise- Wonderful! Also ordered the side of Asst Ssam which was fresh with tasty Perilla leaves, lettuce radish. We enjoyed it overall and the server brought out a mini sponge cake with matcha and fresh strawberries but lacked flavor and the cake was dry. Service was great and the disappoint here was truly the Black cod and dessert. Next time I'll try a different seafood entree and soup, read more

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Wanted to try this place out for an early Father's Day celebration. Ordered the Set B menu and it was very good. It was more than enough for the 3 of us with us being able to take some home. The dishes that stood out to me were the: - seafood salad - spicy tofu soup read more

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Date of Visit: 5/22/2026 We visited POGU the Korean restaurant opened by Michelin chef Tony Yoo on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. We visited without a reservation but were seated right away. The side dishes were very impressive! With the Korean puff bread with seaweed butter, kimchi, seaweed, egg roll, and salad. Jagalchi Old Fashioned $16 I ordered the old fashioned made with bourbon stirred with hazelnut liqueur, barley syrup, and bitters. The overall taste was strong with layers. Las Jaras Wine Glou Glou $14 Husband got the red wine from Sonoma county, mostly with Zinfandel, Carignan, Grenache and Petit Sirah. Shrimp Scallion Pajeon $20 For the appetizer, we got the Korean pancake with shrimp, scallions, and egg. Freshly cut tableside, with two different sauces to mix with. Grilled LA Galbi $35 And for the Korean BBQ, we ordered the marinated beef short ribs. This one was very tasty and juicy. Highly recommended. Tofu Kimchi Jjigae $23 And we also got the kimchi stew with tofu. It was spicier than we expected. read more

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I've been here multiple times and this place always has great and quick service. The food here never fails to hit the spot either. I always try to get something I liked in the previous times I've been here and something new to try whenever I come here. Galbi scallion pajeon (10/10) -- I always get this when I'm eating here because it is so worth it. There is so much galbi in this pancake and the scallions are so fragrant but not overpowering in the slightest. I also love how even though there are full scallions in the pajeon, they are more so aromatic than overpowering. The Chicken Set (9/10) -- I really was surprised by how tender the juicy the chicken was. The chicken was not dry at all! The only complaint is that there could've been more chicken. The Galbi Set (7/10) -- The galbi in the pancake was very tender but the galbi in the set was a bit tougher to chew. I would say that the flavor is always up to par though so no complaints there! Both the sets came with ample food and side dishes so I was very happy with my selection. They also gave us a complimentary dessert drink at the end that is also supposed to aid with digestion. It was much appreciated! Also, this place is inside Jagalchi which is great because i love to explore the supermarket and do a little shopping afterwards. read more

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Pogo was a great experience! The Service, Food variety, execution and portions were more than I expected inside of a market or mall. We chose a meal for two and we had more than we could consume. read more

POGU - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

Inside the Korean grocery store Jagalchi - this is a huge restaurant right in the middle of the store. It's set up as a nicer dining experience- has a fancier feel. We walked in for dinner on a weeknight and it was pretty quiet. Our server was nice - we ordered the ribs, pancake, japchae, and rice. It came with lots of bonchon. Overall, food was fine. Ribs were good, everything else was just ok. Food didn't match the price, in my opinion. read more

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I stopped in for lunch to try out POGU. No wait and there were a few options for May's lunch specials. Food came out quickly. Kalbi was good but not exceptional. Maybe I am used to it being served sizzling on a hot plate. Portion was small even for lunch special pricing, and 15% of it is bone. I think most people would be left still hungry. Sides were delicious but few offerings and not much. Rice was a bit mushy for my liking. Salad was fine. Tofu soup was good but a little bland. Ambience was upscale nice in a Chipotle feeling architecture, but you're in the center of a grocery store. A mix of elderly couples, family, and friends eating out. Service was quick and easy. Parking is also plentiful. Compared to Han Il Kwan, which is also $23 for a Kalbi lunch special, and it comes with 7 generous portions of banchan sides and a full portion of kimchi stew and more Kalbi (served on a hot plate). I enjoyed my meal and experience but don't think the value is there. read more

POGU - Kalbi lunch - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

Surprisingly affordable for lunch and the food and service were terrific! Stopped by here for a light lunch midweek. I just wanted something light so I had the tofu with a smallish side plate of Japchae (clear rice noodles). Tofu tends to be a rather plain bland dish, but not here, they gently fry it and serve it with some fried bits on top with fresh sprouts. It was delicious! Expansive interior with subdued lighting makes for a calm dining experience. Loved it here. Will be back! read more

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We've been waiting awhile to try POGU given how busy it could be. We should have gone sooner as it was a great dining experience. Our server explained the menu and we decided to get a meal set for 2 people. It was the Set A. The banchan came out first which has a few small dishes. They were tiny and I am sure we could have asked for more but most Korean places don't skimp on the banchan. A special treat was the bread with a matcha butter. Bread was warm and went well with the butter. The Set included japchae a beef bulgogi pancake which was unique, tofu stew, and pork belly. Loved all the dishes except the tofu stew. It was watery and not as rich as other places. Nice interior with tables spread apart nicely so you don't feel like it's crowded. Definitely a great option for upscale Korean. Can't wait until our next visit. read more

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I rarely write negative reviews, but I felt this one was earned. We did the set menu, and across maybe ten dishes, the only things I'd recommend were the bean sprout banchan and the Diet Coke. That's not a joke. The opening bread was flavorless. The matcha that came with it tasted like sugar with green coloring, no real matcha note at all. The pork went mostly untouched, too tough to chew and underseasoned. The rice was watery, which for a Korean place at this price point is hard to understand. Side dishes were forgettable. I'm Korean, so I came in genuinely hoping for something special, especially given how much this place leans on the "Michelin" framing. That framing is what makes the experience embarrassing. Food courts in Jagalchi or any Korean mall serve more flavorful, more honest food than what came out of this kitchen, at a fraction of the price. The room is beautiful, the plating is photogenic, the service was fine. But none of that matters when the food itself doesn't deliver. 2 out of 5, and I'm being generous because of the bean sprouts. read more

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Went for lunch on a Friday so we didn't have to wait. Yay. I've being waiting patiently to try this place out for sometime. So was super excited. Staff were friendly and were happy to explain when I had several questions. Very spacious and clean restaurant. At one point I forgot it was in the middle of a grocery store. I really loved the high quality table wear that added to the ambiance. Complimentary rice bread with the matcha butter was so good Tasty banchan made with good quality ingredients. We ordered: Black Cod - It was beautifully cooked. Slightly crispy in the outside and moist and fatty on the inside. My only complaint is that a couple of the Pieces were chewy. But overall good. Bimbimbap - was good. Veggies were fresh. Kimchi soup - was very tasty, the broth was absolutely delicious. Bulgogi with rice - the beef was perfectly seasoned with the right balance of sweet and salty. Unlike other places where it's usually too sweet. Toedboekki - Was ok. Will be back to try kimchi pancakes. The table next to us ordered some. They looked really good. Thank you! Will post more pictures later. read more

POGU - Banchan and Rice bread with whipped matcha butter. - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

We had their lunch special ; galbi and spicy chicken; it was pretty good and filling for the price! The banchans were good and the meet was tender. The servers were really nice and attentive so we really appreciated it. The overall vibe of the restaurant was nice; not a lot of people since week day during lunch so it was pretty quiet. We also got the seafood tofu soup and this was the best out of the three especially if you like spicy tofu soup! They use decent amount of seafood!! read more

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I'll start by saying we love there bakery and market. But POGU, the restaurant in the middle of this beautiful store was very disappointing. On a positive note, the small amount of banchan we are very tasty and the rice bread, sulpang, was good with the matcha cream. The kimchi was crisp and tasty. But sadly, everything we actually ordered was only OK: 1. Got the tofu appetizer. This was probably the best thing we ordered. The tofu was pretty good, but the kimchi it sat on was unlike the kimchi on the side. It was ground up into small pieces and not very good. 2. The noodle soup with the bone broth was very plain. 3. The seafood jigae was definitely our least favorite. Just sour and not that good. Serivice was excellent, but this place can definitely go with upping the quality and taste of the food. We totally didn't expect the restaurant to be this disappointing in such a cool location within the market. read more

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Now that the hype has settled, decided to finally check it out POGU with a couple of friends for a Friday lunch. Since there was 3 of us and to make sure that everyone in our party got back to their work on time we went with the set menu that was offered which included: tofu jjigae - spicy but didn't pack a flavor punch galbi buchimgae- favorite as the tender and fried pairing was delish with the dipping sauce galbi & pork belly- tender but a little short on seasoned was the consensus unagi bento- not bad but have had better as the skin was a little flabby buckwheat noodles- great flavor and generous portion or soba noodles paired with a umami type of dressing. Seafood salad- seemed fresh and was good break from the other dishes some banchan were included and they were fine & overall it was plenty of food for 3 people but expect a high price point than normal but 5 star for very fast and friendly service. read more

POGU - Feast for 3! - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

Finally tried this restaurant for the first time on a Monday early afternoon, there was no wait and plenty of tables. My friend and I split set meal A and it was very filling for two people, with leftovefs to take home. We started off with bread with matcha butter , the butter was so good! The dishes slowly all appeared: sashimi salad , pork belly with a side of vegetables, a seafood beef pancake, japchae, and a kimchi soup. Really loved the freshness of the sashimi salad which also had dragon fruit in it. The beef pancake was really flavorful.. the kimchi soup was a little too spicy for my personal taste. All in all pretty special experience inside a grocery store! read more

POGU - Banchan,pork belly ,and salad - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

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It's been years since I visited Serramonte Center, and I wanted to eat at a restaurant that we had never tried before. We both ordered the lunch special Grilled Mackerel ($20) -- mackerel grilled with sea salt. The meal included a good-sized grilled mackerel, salad, soft tofu soup, rice, two banchan (kimchi and omelet egg), and two dipping sauces. The grilled mackerel was good, and the lunch set was a good value for $20. If I'm at Serramonte Center, I would come back again. read more

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The long overdue visit and review since we first saw the grand opening. Came on a Monday evening and it was quite empty, which is great since no wait on kitchen items! No weekend crowds meant the whole store was calm and a peaceful vibe. Started off with a kiwi makgeolli, which is essentially a Korean rice wine. It was surprisingly good, milky and kinda sweet & tangy. I shared a POGU Set A and a few entree/sides with two other people. It was a good amount of food and we had leftovers. The POGU set/entree came with some unique, refreshing banchan consisting of kimchi (of course), rolled egg (my favorite), marinated raw squid (very chewy, a little salty), and kimchi carrots/daikon (we couldn't figure it out with our waiter). Almost felt like we were back in Seoul. There was an appetizer salad, with a small loaf of their in-house bakery bread (salppang) paired with a matcha butter that was incredible! The salad, meh, but the matcha butter was to rave about. We had tried these from their bakery before but were underwhelmed. I guess the secret is to heat them up a little and have some sort of flavor-infused butter. Our next item was the HweMuChim (raw fish salad). It comprised of salmon roe, tuna, salmon, and black fish roe, dragonfruit and a variety of greens with the Korean specialty perilla accenting the bowl. Very visually appealing! Best fresh with all the textures are still contrasting. The tofu kimchi jjigae (tofu stew) was solid, but nothing mind blowing. I will note that the tofu itself was very silky and not overcooked at all. The galbi scallion pajeon might be my meal highlight, if not top 2. The short rib was extremely tender and seasoning was balanced. The soy-based dipping sauce was a fortifying layer that soaked in so nicely. The pancake batter was airy and crispy at the edges... just how it should be. Grilled samgyup (grilled pork belly) was perfectly charred and went well with the fresh veggies (perilla leaf, lettuce, red onion, bellpeppers). The abalone and grilled vegetables were tasty additions. It seems they have rotating fish specials, perhaps following what's in season (?), but this time they had grilled black cod in a miso sauce. The cod was indeed soft and buttery, with that outside char, splendidd!! Miso sauce was sweet and slightly earthy. These two go together like pb&j. Overall the menu was extensive with many options and variety. The pricing is not as crazy as it may appear. Granted it's a bit more than your usual local mom and pop Korean joint, but the food is very refined with lots of creativity. Would love to come back with more people so we can share more items! read more

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4.5 review rounded up to 5. Quality/Quantity - Quality of food is spot on for a Michelin star chef, restaurant. This restaurant is NOT Michelin star, but this restaurant is led by chef owner Chef Tony Yoo; the first Korean chef to earn a Michelin star. My wife and daughter are regular customers here and at the Jagalchi supermarket. My first time... And am so glad I finally made it. My wife and daughter have done the tasting menu for $95 per person. And on other occasions, a la cart. My daughter enjoyed the experiences more so than my wife. Today we got the following, both recommended by the waitress. Grilled Black Cod - This was cooked PERFECTLY, so tender and flavorful. My only complaint was that there were a lot of bones. Both the center bone and a few smaller bones in the rest of the fish steak. But it was cooked perfectly; it melted in our mouths! Gangwon Buckwheat Noodles - A signature item. See the before and after pictures. I do not think I did a good job mixing it, so my suggestion is that you mix it for us for best results...? It was still good, but did not compare to the cod. The chicken was really good in this dish, chewy but in a good way. All 3 banchan were of good quality, flavor, etc. Even the salad. The bread was firmer than I preferred, but the butter was AMAZING!!!! FYI - Banchan refills only twice, additional refills = $3 each refill. No additional bread refill, but it was suggested to buy more from the bakery. But it was the butter that really sold me! Complimentary tea, thank you. Ambiance - Cool set up right in the middle of the supermarket. My pictures do not do it justice. Good size. And very spacious. Today, it was NOT busy at all. Plenty of mall parking. Open kitchen with two large charcoal grills. 160 seats, including traditional Korean pillows set on the floor at low tables. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 10pm with a lunch break for the team from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Catering available. Service - Good. Very welcoming from the hostess. Gave us a perfect table for my guest that has a hard time walking. Both waitresses and the bus girl also did a very good job. All very professional and checked up on us often. When I asked for more stuff and I did that often, they were all very accommodating. Price - $61 + tip. Expensive, but that is the cost for quality. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since March of 2025 and to Chef Tony Yoo's other restaurants. read more

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I come to Jagalchi often and pass by POGU all the time but never actually ate inside because everyone would tell me how expensive this place is with small portions. Finally decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did! We made reservations for a Sunday night but would've been fine without one as the restaurant was quite empty. There were only a few tables filled. We ordered set B and the quality of everything was excellent! read more

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Special summer menu item. Kalbi with Korean cold noodles. We also order the galbi pajeon ! Good food but I wish the portion size was a little bigger read more

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This was my second visit to Pogu and overall it was a good experience. We ordered Set Menu A ($90) for two people, which included four dishes. We were seated right away, and the staff were friendly. They brought us warm tea immediately, which was especially comforting on such a chilly day. The Galbi Scallion Pajeon arrived first. It was quite chewy but tasty, especially with the dipping sauce. The Hwemuchim included a fresh variety of vegetables, but it tasted very sour almost overwhelmingly vinegary so I couldn't really enjoy the other flavors. The grilled samgyup was good, though a bit on the fatty side. It was served with a variety of fresh lettuce & dipping sauce which complemented the meat nicely. The highlight for me was the Tofu Kimchi Jjigae. It had a deep, rich flavor exactly how a good kimchi stew should taste. Overall, the presentation was excellent and the meal was satisfying. To be honest, it felt like some of the dishes might have been prepared by a non Korean chef, but they still did a really great job. One more thing to mention. since the restaurant is located in the center of the market, the temperature inside feels the same as the market itself. It was quite chilly during our visit. I wish the space had been a little warmer and cozier to make the dining experience more comfortable. That's all read more

POGU - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

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We came here for a Valentine's Day dinner yesterday. They had a Valentine's Weekend special where you'll get complimentary cocktails if you order a set. We opted for own choices of dishes instead so no cocktails for us. It was very interesting to eat in a restaurant located inside a grocery market. Given this though, there was a lot of space and the tables were spread out. The waiting area had nice accent chairs and sofas that didn't make me feel like I was in a restaurant or even a grocery market. The vibes were just overall interesting and different. We ordered a total of 3 dishes: Grilled LA Galbi, Doenjang Jjigae, and Gangwon Buckwheat Noodles. We also got a side of Assorted Ssam. For complimentary sides, they gave salad, sulppang bread with matcha butter, and some other banchan. Out of everything we had, my favorite thing would probably be the matcha butter. It was creamy, light, and yummy. All the food was good but nothing mind blowing. For the price point, we expected a little more. Service was decent. The water cups were small. They didn't give us a pitcher so we had to flag down our server a few times to ask for a refill. read more

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We wanted to bring my family here because we knew it was run by a well-known Korean chef and the restaurant did not disappoint. It's in an interesting location, inside Jagalchi, an upscale Korean grocery market. We ordered a little bit of everything, including buckwheat noodles with a pesto-like flavor, LA galbi, eel bibimbap and some sort of cod. I'm happy to report that all the dishes were delicious and most importantly, had a clean, well-balanced taste. I really enjoyed the bread and matcha-like paste that came as an appetizer to the main dishes. My mother in law and I wiped it clean. I'd come back again! read more

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We came for a walk in dinner on a Saturday and got seated right away. All the dishes we ordered were good. I really liked how they marinated their LA Galbi short ribs. The seafood soup and grilled black cod were good too. The workers were all super nice too and checked on us throughout our dinner. read more

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Had a double date night at Pogu and were very pleasantly surprised! The restaurant is within Jagalchi Korean grocery store. Lots of seating and you do end up feeling like you are in a larger building or mall type space because you can see shoppers in the vicinity. Open kitchen layout too. Relatively casual given this. Servers were knowledgeable and efficient The food was very good!! The whole meal was very colorful. Easy to come with a group and share a set or order individual plates. Lots of drink options. We were 4 people and 3 shared set A with two additional meats and lots of leftovers. Everything had a unique taste and presentation was lovely. Our favorite dish was the spicy chicken. The bulgogi was a bit disappointing and the only thing that made me question the 5 stars but overall really great so full score! read more

POGU - Starter salads and special bun - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

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My wife and I have been eager to dine at this restaurant since its opening. After experiencing various dining establishments, I can confidently say this is the best restaurant I have ever visited. The quality and flavor of the dishes were truly exceptional. Our server, Junho, provided outstanding service, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the menu. He recommended the cod dish, which was simply amazing. Recommending this restaurant to all people!!! Message to Junho: Let's go T1!! read more

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Mom & daughter date for lunch. No wait around 1pm in a Sunday. Seated quickly & water served right away. - POGU Set A to share with mama. -Bulgogi rice bowl for daughter. After ordering, complimentary salad, Kimchee and sweet bun with matcha butter was served. Delicious! A few minutes later our entrees arrived. Our table was full with so many amazing dishes. Daughter was delighted with her Rice bowl. Mom liked the Korean bbq, kimchee & omelette. She did not care for the seafood salad. I was in heaven with everything. Spiced just right with more amazing dipping sauces or spices to add for our taste. Total bill was about $150 for 3 , 1 soda. Apologies as I don't know names of dishes. read more

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We came here on MLK after a morning stroll through the SF Zoo. Overall food was delicious, but nothing extraordinary. One feedback that could use improvement was service. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, but also seemed to be a bit understaffed. It needed me and my husband to flag waiters down just to get both our order in and finally the check. Food came out surprisingly fast so that was appreciated with two hungry kiddos. Price wise was a bit high but comparable to other quality Korean restaurants, so don't be too surprised. Not sure if I'd come back not for bad food or the unusual wait, but because there are so many more options to choose in that market! Enjoyed regardless read more

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First time visiting Jagalchi and checking out POGU, and it was such a fun experience! We stopped by for lunch after the Chocolate SF Fun Run since it was a pretty slow Sunday. Our family ordered a bunch of dishes -- Gangwon buckwheat noodles, tofu kimchi, 100 Years Abalone Jangajji, doenjang fish cake, and for dessert we had the Injeolmi mini cake along with gam sujeonggwa. Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and really well balanced. Service was great too, and they even finished off the meal with a complimentary fermented plum drink, which was a nice surprise and perfect after all the food. Overall, we really enjoyed the whole experience. Will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Nice interior with an open kitchen in the center. Attentive servers brought us hot water in a nice modern chrome pitcher. We were shopping and decided to try a bite and tried the dollsat bibimbop and japchae. They first brought some banchan which was a welcome starter. Unfortunately the dolsat did not have any crunchy rice and really needed the sauce, the japchae was ok but lacked sesame seeds and veggies for texture. They did have a $45 daily special that looked good. And they offer bigger course meals. read more

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I didn't expect a Michelin-starred modern Korean dining experience inside a supermarket, complete with a full cocktail bar, but here we are, pleasantly surprised! We came as a party of four and ordered a variety of dishes. My favorite was the buckwheat noodles, which I ordered with the chicken on the side since I don't eat meat. Also enjoyed a bottle of makgeolli, which they serve in a glass decanter and cute little dessert wine glasses which added to the premium experience. We tried for the first time the pocheon ildong makgeolli and made sure to remember it because the flavor was so nice and balanced. Boyfriend corner: says he thoroughly enjoyed the pork belly (grilled samgyeop). read more

POGU - Tofu kimchi jjigae - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

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I made a reservation here for lunch, and I really enjoyed it. I ordered the grilled black cod, and it came with a free sangria! The sangria was nice and refreshing. The black cod came with pretty big pieces, and luckily only one piece had bones in it. Our server was really nice. read more

POGU - Grilled black cod - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

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I really had no plan to dine in this restaurant in the mammoth Jagalchi store. I was going to try to buy one of the prepared bowls in the hot food section, but they were completely depleted. I saw a woman grab the last bibimbap bowl like she was Fran Fine at a Loehmann's year-end clearance sale. Not pretty. I casually browsed the menu here and took notice of the Samgyetang. My favorite, boiled Cornish game hen in a pot. But $38 seemed high. In fact, it was the highest priced entree except for the grilled BBQ platters. Do I dare? Indeed I did, and surprisingly I had just a five-minute wait for a table. The staff was young and nice and appeared to rotate responsibilities based on availability. Things started well. There was a green salad tossed in spicy chili sauce and just three servings of banchan including a creamy potato salad (Photo 10). The scene stealer though was the house bread. Prepared at the store's Basquia Bakery, it was delicious, soft and warm with a slight crust on top and accompanied by a whipped butter which I believe featured wasabi (Photo 7). The main event finally arrived, the Samgyetang, which came in a rustic metal pot topped with fresh abalone, shiitake mushrooms, green onion, green onion, and unshaved ginger. The young hen was hiding underneath in a light boiling chicken broth (Photo 9). It took a while for the chicken to cool down enough for me to try to tackle. Normally a hen should have plenty of fall-off-the-bone meat to carry me to the point where I can pick up the carcass with my fingers. However, mine was probably not cooked long enough to make much of a dent into the hen. I ended up taking much of it home. A nice touch was the comfy bowl of porridge on the side, a good place to park the poultry pieces (Photo 8). FOOD - 4 stars...overpriced and slightly undercooked hen saved by the porridge, broth, and bread AMBIANCE - 4 stars...spacious, almost fully insulated from the store due the placement of the wooden slats...FYI it's a LONG way to the restroom SERVICE - 4 stars...cordial and fairly attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...should give other menu items a try next time RELATED - Exploring the peninsula south of SF? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/e9SuEj2Z3s read more

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Came in for an early weekend lunch with my husband and baby. Ordered the Set A menu ($90 for 2 people). Food * Pork belly had a lot of fat compared to meat, but still extremely flavorful. The wasabi salt added a nice kick to it, though it did make the dish a bit saltier than expected. * Loved the Kimchi stew - not too spicy but still had the distinct kimchi flavor to it. * Also loved the sanjeok 산적! Thin and crispy and perfectly chewy. Service * Staff checked in often and even proactively took care of us (e.g. giving me extra napkins when they noticed I used some to take care of baby's drool) which I greatly appreciated!! Ambience * lively and somewhat formal despite being surrounded by Jagalchi market. I can easily envision celebration lunches or dinners (e.g. graduation day lunch, a couple's parents meeting each other for the first time) happening here. read more

I tried the Dolsot Bibimbap with tofu instead of egg and it was delicious! One note to vegan diners tho, all of the standard banchan served on the side are not vegan-friendly. This was very disappointing at first, as the server tried to bring me this amazing spread of side dishes but then we realized that everything had seafood, milk or egg in it and they took it all away again. Another server, Yan, who had been working there longer, saw me looking sad about it and jumped in to save the day. Yan consulted with the kitchen and brought over three different simple vegetable sides, soy sauce and matcha salt to accompany the meal. This was delightful and made me feel like I wasn't missing out on a big part of the experience. Someone please give Yan all the praise and a raise, they are an excellent server and an asset to the team!!! read more

POGU - Dolsot Bibimbap (no egg, sub tofu) - Korean Near Me - Daly City, California

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3.5 for the food 4.5 for service My daughter and I came on Christmas Eve. Pogu had a holiday special menu from 12/18 thu 12/25 that was limited to 40 sets ($85 for two people) per day. We didn't end up getting it. Upon being seated, we discovered that apparently when I made the reservation (for 7:30pm), I made a "regular" reservation, not the one for the special. It appeared there were still some reservations for the holiday special that were available for the evening, so we asked if we made the reservation for, say 7:45pm or 8pm, could we still have the set. We were told no. They were sold out. We didn't make a big deal out of it. The holiday set didn't seem like it was Korean cuisine and we wanted to try the Korean food here anyway. Here's what we ordered: Lobster and short rib tteokbokki (seasonal) $43 Shrimp scallion pancake $20 (We originally ordered galbi scallion pancake, but it ended up being sold out) Obang bibimbap $23 It came with a complimentary bread with (I think) a delicious matcha butter. While the food was good, it didn't wow us. The lobster and short rib tteokbokki was very good, however a bit spicier than I could handle. The scallion pancake was fine. The bibimbap was for balance (vegetables and rice). Presentation was outstanding - the food and the restaurant itself. Service was good. We were checked on at decent intervals, but toward the end, we did need to get anyone's attention. I understand, however. It was Christmas Eve. It probably wasn't a normal day by any means. I have to be honest. I'm not sure I'll be back here for Korean food at Pogu. I feel like I'd perhaps be getting hearty authentic Korean food for less at a mom n pop in the city. However- this was a nice experience in a lovely, modern space. I can appreciate the aesthetics for sure. read more

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They have an updated menu as of March 2026 and with MORE items than before! O R D E R E D - Grilled Black Cod - Grilled Short Ribs - Japchae - Kids Noodle Soup - Abalone Soup - Sashimi Salad V E R D I C T When I say more items, I'm talking about more grilled items like their short ribs and grilled fish. I cannot get enough of their grilled short ribs - keep those coming. Their abalone soup is also addicting in flavor, I wouldn't mind if they threw one more abalone in there - just saying. Japchae for $5 - yes please, I'll take 2 orders. Sashimi salad is good but you can also pass on that, it's not a MUST get in my opinion. I would get do another order of their short ribs. Service is friendly and going here with a toddler, they don't make it hard on you. They have some kids items and they are kid friendly to bring your little ones. Ambiance is cozy, but sometimes it can get a bit chilly when they have their AC turned up, but the team is super accommodating to help you move to a less AC spot. I haven't tried their drinks so I can't comment but their house hot tea is yummy - perfect flavor to help with digestion. It can be on the pricey side but they're also on the delicious side, so you pick! read more

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My friends and I visited POGU to celebrate a birthday and between the 10 of us, we ordered two Set Bs, two shrimp pancakes, two bottles of makgeolli, and two gangwon buckwheat noodles. Unlike restaurants that bring out one dish at a time, POGU brought out everything we ordered all at once. There was not a single spot on the table that wasn't covered with a plate of food. Service here was above average. Our party had questions about the chef's menu and the makgeolli options and the our server did a good job helping us navigate the ordering situation. Our party brought a cake for dessert and the server brought over plates for us and a knife to cut the cafe, and even came over to help us take a photo with their polaroid camera. What a nice and thoughtful surprise. Overall, food was good, but not mind blowing. There wasn't a single dish where I'd look back and say "that's the best ____ I've had in the Bay". Everyone in our party was happy that we did not go with the chef's tasting menu, as we had plenty of variety, had lots of leftovers to take home afterwards, and ended up spending a lot less than we would have otherwise. My favorite dish was the buckwheat noodles, which was cold and refreshing with bits of shredded chicken. It reminded me of Taiwanese cold sesame noodles if that's something you've tried before. Both of the BBQ items we tried -- the pork belly and galbi, were tender, and there was plenty to go around. The disadvantage of having all the food come out all at once is that it tends to get cold very quickly. I think this was one factor that contributed to folks eating less food than usual. Looking back, we probably should not have added on the two shrimp pancakes. They were not particularly special, and the included steak pancake in the set is enough to satisfy a Korean pancake craving. In terms of atmosphere, some people say the super market and mall environment take away from the dining experience but for me it was not a big deal. My bigger complaint was the large number of fruit flies that were hovering around our food throughout the meal. Additionally as we sat directly across from the exit of the kitchen, we also witnessed one of the waiters diligently swinging around an electric fly swatter to zap flying critters in the kitchen. Overall, I had a good meal for the price. 3.5 stars rounding up to a 4. read more

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Pretty fancy for inside a supermarket. We stopped by for lunch on a Saturday and there wasn't a wait. They were still having their holiday meal set promotion $85 for 2 which included scallops, risotto, steak, dessert and a bottle of champagne. The risotto was rich and creamy with dollops of a carrot puree, the steak was buttery but tender, the scallops were fresh on a bed of cucumber ribbons. The dessert were a cute Santa's on top of frozen cheesecake domes. There was 4 of us dining so we also added spicy chicken, soon tofu, and the seafood salad. It was plenty of food we def had leftovers. Not your typical bonchon but we got 2 butter breads with matcha cream, kimchi, potato, and pickled peppers. Will def be returning to try the other items. read more

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