awesome korean food hidden away. i enjoyed the seafood pancake very thoroughly it was authentic and the store was cozy and nice compared to its surrounding neighborhood. very rare that they had marinated crab but it was awfully spicy, wish they had soy marinated. i'll want to try the bossam and pork trotters, it looked awesome on people's table. the soup was light and food, wish it was a bit more flavorful bjt still delightful drink after a long night out iykyk. owner was kind lady, a bit understaffed but it's ok read more

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Tried sungho for the first time and was seriously impressed. This cozy Korean spot might be new to the SF scene, but it's already serving up some incredible comfort food. The beef soup (galbitang) was rich and deeply flavorful the kind of broth that warms you from the inside out. You could tell it had been simmered with care, and the beef was super tender. Easily one of the best versions I've had. We also had the bossam, and it was just as solid juicy, perfectly seasoned pork with all the right accompaniments. Everything felt homey but elevated. Also loved the bottle of makgeolli on the side always a bonus when they've got that on the menu! Definitely a hidden gem and worth checking out if you're craving authentic Korean dishes in a relaxed setting. Will be back for sure. read more

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I saw this tiny new spot with an opinionated menu, so I knew I had to try it with my girlfriend. Spicy Marinated (Raw) Crab was the highlight, and I think it'd be worth coming for. They're not kidding about it being spicy! Putting on the gloves and cracking open the shells for the delicious rewards inside was a fantastic experience. The spicy pork bone soup was what I had originally been most excited about, and I have to say, I really appreciate just how tender the meat was. I can tell they took care to put the time into this that it needed. Unfortunately, the soup was mostly bones and not much meat! I didn't find the flavor too crazy, but maybe my taste buds were fried from the crab. The banchan came out after the food, which was weird, and I found the dishes kind of middling. The staff felt pretty barebones, and I had a lot of trouble flagging down a server for more water while sweating through the crab. read more

Excellent meal, made for a great date night. My partner and I had the bossam, beef short rib soup, and kimchi pancake. (And split a bottle of lemon soju). The beef short rib soup didn't super stand out to me but was good nonetheless. The bossam and kimchi pancakes were "must have again"s. Service was kind and helpful. read more

Sungho - Bossam, kimchi pancake, beef short rib soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in with a reservation and got seated right away. Ordered the pork bone soup and kimchi pancake. Pork bone soup was perfectly balanced and kimchi pancake was nice and crispy. A bit on the sour side but was yummy either way. We were pretty happy with the meal but thought it was a bit pricey. Servers were very attentive and we could tell they really cared about the food/business. The place was well designed and had nice ambiance. read more

Sungho - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We went to the soft opening and were pleasantly surprised at the ambiance and the service was wonderful. We had the Chive Pancake, the Pork Bone Stew, and another soup dish which were all standouts! They even offered a complimentary dessert at the end which was lovely and not too sweet, a perfect way to end the night! I definitely recommend stopping by and supporting this new business!!! read more

Sungho - Chive Pancake - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sungho just opened and we were lucky to snag a table during their soft opening through a reservation on OpenTable! The owner (Kim) and her husband (Sungho) were so welcoming and friendly! We tried the gukbap and suyuk, so we had delicious pork all night! The soup was very homey and hearty, and was delicious with the rice and banchan. We also had leftover suyuk which was still so soft after microwaving it a couple days later! I would definitely come back to try their other dishes like bossam and jeon! Wishing all the best to the owners! read more

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Ok... this place is a bit difficult to find...ie it doesn't stand out on a crappy block of the Tenderloin. BUT...250 Hyde... is the real deal. I had the spicy pork... full of pork, some greens & heat. Broth is similar to kimchi.... it is delicious! Also had the fried Kincaid with pork pancake... the soy sauce dip make this another perfect dish. My daughter had ordered the crab, which is served raw with spices... that might be an aquired taste, but the pork was delicious . Service was kind, attentive and friendly. Ambiance is nice, simple and clean... love it. Thank you for a lovely dinner. read more

The bossam and beef bone soup are must tries at this restaurant! The pork belly is super juicy and pair with tasty condiments! The bone soup is luscious and full of flavor! The staff is very attentive and constantly comes by to check if the table needs anything. read more

Ordered doordash from Sungho - got the seafood pancake, pork bone soup, pork bossam, and beef short rib soup. All were excellent. Pork bone soup is their signature dish - it truly is, reminds me of the pork soup I had in Korea. It's creamy, rich, and full of flavor - highly recommend. read more

This new korean restaurant in SF downtown deserves 5 stars! We went here on the weekend and tried pork bone stew, spicy pork bone stew and seafood pancake. Pork bone had a rich flavor in soup, spicy pork bone stew was salty, but taste was good! In terms of price and quality, their food were great! I will definitely visit again and try new other dishes. read more

Sungho - Pork bone stew, spicy pork bone stew, seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

TLDR: Delicious Korean food~ Got a reservation @ 6 pm on a rainy Friday night so we had to get Makgeolli and seafood pancake (pretty good)! We also tried Jokbal and Kalguksu. We loved everything we got. it was a little sad to hear some of their popular stuff was out of stock (probably also due to a soft opening) but plan to come back again the try out everything else! read more

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The food was amazing! I saw this place pop up on Yelp and that they served gamjatang (spicy pork bone soup) which was one of my favorite dishes I ate when I went to Seoul. So I knew I had to come! They also have 30% off until Nov 30 for their soft opening which was enticing as well. My husband and I ordered - Spicy pork bone soup: Definitely hit and satisfied my craving! the stew was extremely flavorful, punchy and complex. Great spice level. The radish greens absorbed the soup deliciously. The pork was super tender - Bossam: you can tell this was cooked slowly and delicately because the pork belly was melt in your mouth - Seafood pancake: crispy and delicious! Everything was great, made with care and tasted homemade/authentic. Will be back and highly recommend! read more

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The food was great! Real authentic korean flavor, but elevated. I loved that the kimchee pancake had the pork in it. The service was prompt and very good. I want to try other soups next time I am back in the city. read more

Sungho - Spicy pork soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love this place!! They have a smaller menu which I like. You can choose from a few appetizers and soups and main dishes. The kimchi pancake and soups were my favorite! The bossam and fried rice didn't stand out to me but was still delicious. Everything was clean and modern since they're pretty new, but that also came with kind of slow service. They only take reservations and I'd recommend going earlier because it is a smaller restaurant that might take a while to seat your party. I liked the spicer options that they had and would definitely go back to try the few dishes left on the menu! read more

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Came for soft opening, very yummy food! Walked passed it in the TL after voting. It's kind of hidden but very pretty, aesthetic inside! Replaced Joodang. I personally loved the kalguksu and pork bone broth. Pork bone broth is very rich, would recommend! The owner is also super friendly. Should definitely try if you're looking for a Korean place to eat at. The Tenderloin isn't that bad, so come. read more

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Yummy food and great service. Budget friendly food prices. Place is okay and not too crowded when we got there we got seated right away.

Yall, this place is on par with LA ktown restaurants. Every item on the menu and the accompanying complementary side dishes are made to perfection : Crispy pancakes, perfectly ripened kimchi, subtle gingery pork broth soup, spicy pork bone soup dressed with perilla powder and fermented cabbage, just to name some of my favorites... *drool. The thick stews and the steamed pork dishes may not be familiar to the uninitiated/ new to Korean cuisine, but rest be assured that they are comparable if not better than those I've tried in Seoul that specialize in these soul foods. Their pork bone soup is better than the popular New York eatery Okdongsik. Sungho has fulfilled my wishes for some authentic, well-made, and no frills Korean food here in SF. Please go and try this amazing restaurant ! read more

Food is good! The surrounding is a bit sketchy. The service is good. Food is a little slow. read more

Sungho - Pork Cutlery - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Brave the walk from the Civic Center MUNI stop to Sungho. Raw Sweet Korean crab. Seafood pancake. Pork bone soup. Every dish is well done. The service is warm and friendly. Prices are very reasonable. Love this restaurant, will be back for sure. read more

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Dinner for 3 on a recent weekend after finding out that this is Michelin recommended. Made reservations (which didn't appear to be needed) and was seated immediately and greeted by a friendly waitress. The menu is fairly limited but she recommended a few things. We had the kimchi pancake with pork (which was excellent), the beef short rib soup (pretty decent), bossam (delish) and kalguksu (also solid with excellent broth). Food arrived quickly and we were out in an hour. Seems like they change menus every few months. Would have loved to more choices especially Korean fried chicken. I wouldn't hesitate to return, even though the location is gross and some of the items are a touch pricey. read more

10/10 Strongly recommended! This was my first time having this type of pork belly and pork bone soup at a Korean restaurant, It was more delicious than I expected. They were very tender and juicy, eat them with sauce and garlic will give you multiple flavors. The place was clean and delight to eat at. Customer service was great and I think the best seat was the bar where I could see the whole cooking process and also chat with the chef. Also, do remember to make a reservation a day in advance, their ingredients are marinated and prepared the day before! read more

Sungho - Pork bone soup and pork belly - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

SF is in dire need of more Korean (as an SJ native, we need our own El Camino Real here come on now). Punctuated menus are my magnet, and the beef bone broth with 2 dinasour sized rib-on-bones + haemul pajeon were the perfect combo pre-matinee show. Big ups to Sungho. read more

Walked into Sungho at around 7pm on a Saturday and was told there wouldn't be any tables for a couple hours, and opted for the bar instead. Highly recommend reservations in advance as they get busy in the evenings! Food was completely authentic, tasted fantastic. and portions were plenty. Side dishes were great as well. Bossam: The pork was tender and tasty. The lettuce was fresh. Wrapped with the pork, ssamjang, garlic, kimchi, and a bit of rice gave the perfect bite. Portions were plenty for two, and we actually had some left over which I took togo. Spicy Pork Bone Soup: This dish really stood out. The pork bone broth was thick and so flavorful. It gave plenty of meat, and was topped with perilla leaves and seeds. Once mixed in, it gave the soup an earthy savory taste that made me hesitate at first, but soon had me reaching for more and more and more. Almost addicting. Would likely recommend the regular pork bone soup for those unfamiliar with Korean food as it will be easier on the palate! read more

Sungho - Bossam, Spicy Pork Bone Soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a wondefull spot the food is the best and amazing the staff is very welcoming and friendly best service you can find you should come down and try there food it is a must try !!! read more

Sungho - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable. The restaurant was so nice and clean and the food is some of the best food I've had since moving to San Francisco last year. Highly recommend and the photos don't do it justice at all. read more

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Excellent food. We got the kimchi pancake with pork, pork bone soup, and bossam. Portions are pretty big too. Will be going back to try other menus. read more

Tried the beef short rib soup. The broth has a strong rich garlic and daikon flavor. Beef was tender and on the bone. Like that it isn't too salty. If you take it to go, I recommend a heapful of scallions at home. Maybe also ask for the glass noodles on the side instead of in the soup. Solid korean soul food. read more

Sungho - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

2nd time visiting. First time i was here it during the soft opening dinner time. They only had pork bone soup and the beef left. My friend enjoyed the beef short rib soup and i enjoyed the pork bone soup. Came back during lunch to try out the spicy pork bone soup. The pork meat tasted like carnitas so really enjoyed it with soju. def recommend others to try it. read more

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Highly recommend. The seafood pancake. Pork soup was good too but it is more home cooking pure taste without strong seasoning

Jokbal and seafood pancakes are best in SF!! You won't find anything with this quality anywhere in SF. I'm looking forward to visit again to try other menus. MUST TRY!! read more

A fairly new place on Hyde St. Clean, modern interior. Very friendly and welcoming service. And perfect for a cold winter day. Their specialty is gukbab. Tried the beef rib stew. It was fantastic. I initially thought the $26 was a little on the high side. But really, it's enough for two people. And based on the quality and flavor, they should be charging more. The flavors of the stew are amazingly deep and developed. The bone broth is rich and hearty. And the meat fall off the bone tender. The banchan are pretty nice as well. Simple, but flavorful, and perfectly complementing the stew. read more

What lovely people work here. Service was very attentive and the place inside is decorated so nice! I walked here from Leavenworth after getting off the muni 38. the tenderloin is looking good these days! I enjoyed the walk we had the spicy pork soup, the pork cutlet (comes with rice and salad) and the seafood pancake everything g was excellent we got 3 banchans, onions, kimchi and a turnip. they were ok read more

Service was a bit slow, because the only server was on triple duty for cleaning, hosting, and waiting on customers. Pork bone stew - 5/5 wow the broth was so delicious, so homey and perfect. Definitely the star of the show Kalguksu - 4/5 the hand cut noodles had a really wonderful texture. The broth was good but not quite as tasty as the pork bone stew Kimchi pancake - 4/5 solid crispy and tasty. Wish there was a kick or something more to take it to the next level read more

It was pretty easy to make a reservation for a party of 4 on a weekday - I'd recommend doing so because things still got pretty busy as the night went on, whether it was walk-in service or through res. The entrance is pretty unassuming as the windows are tinted over, and the signage is unassuming. Don't miss it! It's right next to Mong Thu Cafe. The restaurant interior itself is cozy and really nice! We were seated immediately. The menu isn't too extensive - we ordered: jokbal (braised beef trotters with lettuce wraps), kalguksu (knife cut noodles), pork rice soup, and the pork belly kimchi pancake. Everything was really good! My favorites were probably the jokbal and the kalguksu. The jokbal portion is really huge and good value - definitely shareable between 4-5 people. Good kalguksu in the Bay Area is hard to come by, so this was a nice surprise. My preference is a thick and creamy soup, so if you like that, definitely order! Their signature dish, pork rice soup, is not bad too and very comforting. Our group agreed that it would be a good takeout/order-in option for when you're feeling under the weather or for a cold day in. We didn't have enough people to order more dishes, but if we were to come back next time, I would like to try the raw marinated crab and jokbal fried rice. The only other place with jokbal fried rice on the menu was Woori Kitchen in the Fillmore area, so I'm curious as to how it stacks up. Definitely bring friends to try out this neighborhood spot - it's in the Tenderloin, but definitely worth the journey. read more

A new gem for quality Korean food. Everything is so flavorful and you can tell it's well prepared with fresh ingredients. We loved the kimchi pancake (crunchy and flavorful), a hearty and meaty pork soup, and the marinated crab with jelly like texture (fresh). The service is super friendly and professional too. read more

Sungho - Kimchi pancake - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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All three soups were nice and clean tasting. The side dishes were fresh and crisp, and the restaurant was extra clean and nice. The service was fast and accommodating as well. Definitely a great addition to sf! read more

Sungho - Soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We really enjoyed our meal at Sungho. The pork bone broth was peppery and savory, served with white rice. The seafood pancake was very crispy without being too oily. We also really enjoyed the bossam and spicy jokbal fried rice - which was quite spicy. The wait staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was light. We will be coming back! read more

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Came here specifically for the gaejang and she said they dont have it. Would have to call ahead 2 or 3 days so they can marinate it. Uh why not write that on the menu then?!wont be coming back read more

Amazing food!! This is a hidden gem and I'm excited to be part of this new start!! I highly recommend anyone that wants Korean food to stop by and really try it out! It's better than daeho and everyone needs to give it a try! read more