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The Crew

3.9 (692 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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53. Budae Jigae
Sewon S.

One of my favorite pocha spots in SF! I thought there was usually a wait but it was pretty empty when we went on a Saturday. The inside is dark and gives pocha vibes but it's weirdly too cold so we had to switch seats but still had our jackets on the whole time. I usually really like their food but it was a little disappointing this time I went. The galbi was too chewy and while the army stew was very good and hit the spot for a cold day, it was $50 which I thought was too expensive for the portion they gave. Nevertheless, they have an extensive Korean drinks menu which I think is a must try!!

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Cielita C.

First time trying this place. We came on a friday night. Overall, the food options were very good & cooked fresh. The different variety of foods we got were all flavorful. Their kimchi is so fermented & so good. Nothing too special with ambiance & we had to wait a good time even if it wasn't as busy. Overall, if not in a rush, good place to get korean food during late hours.

35. Seafood Pancake
Jia M.

Wasn't too hungry so only order two items: Beef Bulgogi and Seafood Pancake. The bulgogi wasn't as tender as I expected and the portion size was a little small. I felt that the flavor was a little lacking as well, it didn't have much of a taste. The Seafood Pancake on the other hand, was AMAZING! It had a good amount of crunchiness to it and the flavor was on point: not too salty nor bland! This is a must try at this restaurant!

Watermelon Soju Hwachae (new)
Rachel L.

Yummy little spot good for late night chats and grub, although definitely in the pricier size in terms of portion per cost. Came with 4 friends and tried 5 dishes and two drinks. Forgot to take a picture but the Crew wings were garlicky and amazing! Also enjoyed the kalbi bbq and kalbi soup, along with the buldak omelette (new item). The alcoholic beverages like the watermelon hwachae and matcha honeycomb amakgeoli were such interesting flavor combos that worked together nicely. The hwachae literally had an entire watermelon in there; felt like never ending watermelon but very refreshing. Service was pretty good despite there only seeming to be one guy working the front. He looked a bit overwhelmed but was otherwise nice and attentive. Place itself is pretty small and you have to find street parking.

Philip W.

Walked in on a Friday night around 7:30 or so because we had Korean food and some chicken wings. This place was on my radar for some time. The guy serving us was friendly. The place I feel has a young vibe. The food tasted great. The chicken hit the spot, and the pork noodles had some amazing flavors. The service was great, and they refilled the side dishes.

Pork bulgogi
Crystal H.

Hidden gem in the sunset for Korean cuisine! They have many options to choose from, and they are definitely on the pricier side but it's due to portion sizes so be sure to come in with people to share. Love their side dishes and purple rice. The pork bulgogi was great as well, and is enough to share with maximum 2 people. I also tried their Mandu, Korean fried chicken (garlic flavor, and japchae. Mandu is a must, but their chicken and japchae was okay. If you're looking for some Korean food, I would still recommend this place regardless for their meat dishes. I definitely want to give their stews a try next time. Also the interior is small and cute, and staff was very attentive and nice!

Rose Tteokbokki
Kristell N.

I visited The Crew with some friends on a weeknight, and luckily it wasn't too busy for us! We ordered Corn Cheese, Rose Tteokbokki, and Kalbi Jjim. I was impressed they were all very flavorful and easily shareable between a group of 4 people. We didn't get to try the Matcha Makgeolli or Watermelon Hwachae since we did come late, but hopefully we can try it next time!

Marissa C.

Late night munchies? This place is open until 1am on Fridays & Saturdays! Here you'll find their famous honeycomb makgeolli and a bunch of other Korean comfort dishes, all made from scratch by Korean Chefs. What we ordered: * Buldak Omelette (NEW!) * Budae Jijigae Army Stew * The Crew Wings (garlic) * Beef Bulgogi BBQ * Watermelon Hang-Ah-Ri Joo * Matcha Makgeolli w/ Honeycomb It's pretty small and limited amount of tables, so don't be surprised if there's a wait if you go during peak hours.

galbi
Crystal T.

I came across this place on TikTok while looking for a good Korean restaurant in the Bay Area. I was especially craving the seafood pancake and honeycomb makgeolli, so I ordered those along with the galbi and steamed egg. Everything exceeded my expectations, especially the seafood pancake. Usually when I order it at other restaurants, it comes out soggy and lacks seafood. The pancake from The Crew is hands down one of the best I've had. The honeycomb makgeolli was exceptionally tasty too, aside from the fact that I had bits and pieces of the wax stuck in my mouth. The waiter was very attentive and brought out the food quickly! I would definitely come back!

Joyce S.

The Crew is a good place to hangout and grab a bite with friends but the food is just alright. I came on a Friday night with a couple friends and the table was awkwardly small. The good thing about the location though is that there is free parking in the area. We got the fried rice with egg bomb, seafood pancake and beef tofu soup. The portions were huge. The dishes were all very aesthetic, however the flavors were just average.

BBQ Short Rib (Kalbi), Tteokbokki, Spicy Pork, Soy Garlic Wings, & CornCheese
Su T.

A small intimate restaurant that has decent street parking and most recommended for dinner, as it opens till 1am! Absolutely loved the tteokbokki, incredible flavor profile, was probably most notable for me. They're known for the honeycomb rice wine; it was very sweet and enjoyable! The waiter brought out the honeycombs itself and cut them for us, it was an original experience. (^-^*)/ The galbi and spicy pork were delicious as well, marinated and seasoned pretty well. It's nice to pair it with the purple rice! The wings fell a little flat for me even though it was a menu favorite I think I've just had better wings elsewhere, it was a bit too salty. Lastly, corn cheese you can never go wrong with at any Korean restaurant. Nice to go with a group to share amongst the dishes, especially the meats!

bangchan
Kayson T.

Coming from someone who often eats in la ktown, this place is pretty good! Service was really nice and there was good seating in the inside. There's like some silver theme going on inside. My friend was pescatarian but they took on the fish cake off from the rose tteokbokki for some reason which i didn't ask about.... anyway i'm giving this place 4 stars because theres a bit of a higher price point to the amount of food, and the food wasn't THAT good or unique to justify the prices. If you want korean food, this is the place, but there's no innovation or specialty here that draws me back

Jacqueline S.

Walked in with a group of friends on a Korean food craving and luckily got seated right away--win! We might have gone a little overboard ordering, but zero regrets. The rice wine with honey was such a fun surprise--sweet, smooth, and perfect to sip between bites. The rose rice cakes were also a standout--chewy, creamy, and super comforting. Everything hit the spot, and the vibe was laid-back and perfect for group hangs. Definitely coming back to work through more of the menu!

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Does the kimchi contain shrimp or is it vegan? is this a good place for people with shellfish allergy?

Hi. Do you accept reservations for a party of 6 or more?

Hi Maricar, we are walks in only we do not accept any reservations due to limited space. Thanks for understanding.

It says temporary closure, does anyone know how long it's closed for?

They are just temporary closed for remodeling + new menus and new hours as well. Expect them to be open mid February , before March!… 

Can you guys deliver or partner with DoorDash or something?

Hi Dee, Yes we are currently working on door-dash and Uber-eats. However we didn’t have delivery system before Covid-19 it’s taking some times to set it up because company… 

Are they open for lunch? I seem to recall that I've been here for lunch before but the hours on yelp don't reflect that!

No, they're only open for dinner. I think Google/Yelp state that they open at 5:30 pm, but when I went in recently they were actually open at 5:00 pm

Are their bbq combos ayce?

It's not BBQ all you can eat. However we do offer special Combo menus for our BBQ tables. Thank you.

The phone # doesn't work - so how do you make reservation? It's FRIDAY, and it states you are open now. Very confusing if not true.

415) 665-8548 is the number. Restaurant hours are Mon - Thurs 5:30pm - 2am (last call time is at… 

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