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The Sister House

4.0 (878 reviews)
ModerateKorean
Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Dogs allowed
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Jennifer

I came here with some friends randomly after pickleball and it was such a good win! I personally loved the japchae and bibimbap. They were light and very tasty. I left feeling not too heavy so definitely win. Service: They were so sweet and nice Parking: Plaza parking and street parking is available

Ddeokguk  (51. Sliced Rice Cakes Soup)
Kathy L.

Truly one of my favorite smaller family owned, independent Korean restaurant. I've been coming here for a few years to get my delicious comfort food fix--I haven't found any I that like on the Peninsula. It's a small place, not street facing and easy to miss if you aren't paying attention. Parking is not an issue. I have introduced several of my friends to this restaurant. When the weather is warm I like to order something refreshing and their Mul Naengmyeon (cold noodles) and/or Bibim Naengmyeon hits the spot. My favorite is the seafood jeon...it's not served pancake style, but rather long, flat and stick-like. The crispness is amazing and tastes so delicious. On another visit, our family feasted on the Budae Jjigae (Army Stew). It was definitely plenty for 3 of us with leftovers to bring home. All the food is amazing, definitely worth checking out. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful with recommendations.

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Jennifer C.

Came for the seafood pancake and decided to try the army stew (budae jjigae). First thing you need to know - portions here are BIG. Second thing you need to know - the seafood pancake is LEGIT. Yeah...that's more or less what I got. Go...get a seafood pancake, and try your luck on everything else. Other than being able to feed 3 ppl easily, the budae jjigae was good, not great. The American cheese they melt into the stew gives it a weird after taste that I could do without. I'll come back again for the pancake and will probably try something else new on the menu again.

Kavita S.

Absolutely delicious, wide variety of choices. Clean and old school style. Service was excellent, fast and delicious.

Daniel F.

Ordered galbi, seafood pancake, spicy bulgogi, and mul naengmyeon. The galbi was smoky and flavorful, and the bulgogi was tender and juicy. The seafood pancake was loaded with veggies and all sorts of seafood, very crispy and savory. The naengmyeon was refreshing, good for a hot day. Overall very solid Korean food!

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Loren P.

I used to eat at The Sister House years ago when I was little, but haven't been back in over 15 years. I have always had fond memories of this place, even with it being constantly packed and busy, and with limited seating. I finally had the chance to revisit recently, and brought my husband along. We went on a Sunday, so it was inevitably packed. The parking lot is as crusty as I remember, but that's part of what makes no-frills, hole-in-the-wall restaurants solid. The ambiance inside is loud and cramped, but we were here for the food. Service was decent, all the servers were so busy taking care of everyone, I can only imagine the chaos in the kitchen. And hands down did the food deliver. The price of everything was reasonable, and the flavors were delicious. I went with the dduk bulgogi while my husband went with the mixed soondubu (medium spicy). The banchan variety was splendid, and honestly I couldn't choose a favorite. I loved the creamy potato and corn mixture, since that was unique. Sometimes restaurants skimp on banchan portions, but not here. My dduk bulgogi was packed with veggies, rice cakes, tender beef, and glass noodles. The broth had a good depth of flavor, and was not oily or rich. My husband's mixed soondubu was also delightful. I had a quick sip of his broth and it had a lovely umami flavor. The spice level was perfect. We did both wonder, however, why his bowl didn't come out bubbling while mine did. Regardless, it was still steaming hot. Both portions of soup were served with rice, and we thoroughly enjoyed taking our time savoring each bite. I dumped the remainder of my rice into the broth at the very end and that was the perfect way to end our meal. We are almost never in Hayward, since we generally frequent other parts of the bay, but I would definitely return and try some other dishes next time. Everyone always orders the seafood pancake (and a ton of people were when we went and it looked so good). Of course if I had enough stomach space, I would have ordered that too. Well that just means I have to go back, haha. All in all, don't let the location or exterior fool you. The food is solid and The Sister House is definitely one of my favorite Korean spots in the bay.

Iris H.

Reasonable price and love the varieties of banchan! Two of us tried Galbi, seafood package and Seolleong Tang. Galbi is nicely marinated and tender. Seafood pancake is crispy and portion is big, perfect for sharing! Seolleong Tang is smaller in size, but cheaper than other restaurants. Honestly we didn't mind since we ordered other stuff to share. Portion is good. Two of us couldn't finish the meal and still had leftover for to go. Seems like lots of locals eating here and chatting when we visited around 4 pm.

3. Kimchi Jeon / 김치전
Randy B.

I've come here for many years sporadically because I typically have the same issue: the service. Whenever we come here, the servers are condescending and constantly question our orders. I don't know if every patron gets treated this way and it's truly unfortunate. However, I will say that the food is consistently good and the restaurant itself has a cozy homey ambiance. If you're ordering take out or are okay with bad service then come on in.

47. Galbi Tang
Katie M.

If you are craving comforting korean food, this is the place to be. The restaurant serves generous portions that are both hearty and satisfying. Their seafood pancake is a standout - the large portion that's crispy on the outside, packed with seafood and flavors, making it perfect for sharing. The galbi tang is also excellent, with tender beef short ribs and a comforting broth. I also love their banchan, they compliment the meal really well. The restaurant can get quite busy during peak dinner hours, so expect a bit of wait if you come during peak hours.

Sherman T.

There's no K Town here but eating at The Sister House will immerse you in the authentic Korean food culture many of the locals know and love! Situated in a tiny, overlooked lot near downtown Hayward, The Sister House occupies a small shop with about 10 tables for small parties. There are plenty of parking spots as there's low traffic here (aside from the busy street full of commuters trying to get onto the highway or bridge). The place is typically filled up during weekend dinners but if you come early, you should be able to get seated right away. Upon sitting down, the staff will provide you a few menus and waters to get you started. Their menu is quite exhaustive of options for different dishes popular in Korean cuisine. Among them, classics like BBQ, tofu soup, beef bone broth, bibimbap, ramyun, and rice cakes can be found. We ordered a variety to get a taste but will definitely have to come back to try the rest! They also have a lunch menu that seems to be very reasonable priced. For those looking to drink, they do have beer, sake and soju options. Side dishes (banchan) - great variety including silky tofu, fish cakes, kimchi (good spice), pickles, bean sprouts, broccoli, potato salad, radish and a few others. Goon mandu - crispy potsticker-like morsels with a balanced filling of noodles, protein, and vegetables. Seafood pancake - very crispy, good portioned, and great balance of protein and vegetables. Combo BBQ - lots of protein and comes with a few options. We ended up with combo A, which included grilled marinated sliced tender beef, spicy pork, boneless chicken, and squid. Everything came piping hot in two separate hot pans. It said it serves two but it was definitely enough protein to serve four. Bibimbap - good size, extremely crispy rice, and colorful myriad of toppings. Could probably be shared but one hungry person can totally take this down! Seolleong tang - the soup was so cleansing and the beef brisket was so tender. It was served with glass noodles that served as another element of texture and also filled you up as you slurped up the soup. The staff provided quick and friendly service. The food came out fast so kudos to the kitchen staff and the food was super fresh and hot as the front of the house staff brought the dishes to our table. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! There is one bathroom and like the place itself, is tiny but serviceable. Didn't see a whole lot of people using it but it's available for patrons should the need arise. Overall, The Sister House is a gem in this pocket of Hayward and should you be in the area, is definitely a strong consideration for lunch or dinner. Regardless of your craving among Korean cuisine, this place probably has it and they do an exceptional job in serving quality, portions/value, and speed. You'll likely be paying a bit more but for all the food you are getting, prepared so well by this mom and pop shop, it is worth it for an occasional dine out. Welcome to the family, because next time you want a delicious home cooked Korean meal, come to your newfound sister's house!

Vivian L.

Came here for the first time for lunch on a Saturday and we ordered the Buddae Jjigae & seafood pancake. The Buddae Jjigae was so good and enough to share between 3 people. We each got 2 small bowls out of it. I wish there was more noodle haha, but other than that, it was good. The seafood pancake was a lot and thick - which was good...the sauce was good to dip in. Love the sides as well. Also, if you want to take things ToGo, they will charge you extra for the containers. Service was fine. Only 1 Star down because of the sanitation. The waitress grabbed the top of our cup with her gloves to refill it with water...and I'm just not sure if her gloves touched other things. There's also a free large parking lot outside. I would come back here again!

Selina G.

The food was good. The meat was my favorite. Portions are big/decent. Right when I walked in, I felt out of place. Sometimes this could be a good thing. But I felt like my family and this other couple next to us, that came later, were treated a little different that everyone else. Not terrible, but enough for everyone to notice in my family.

Kimchi tofu soup and BBQ Combo - pork and chicken
Ashish K.

We went on a Friday night at 8pm and it was crowded. The space is small but kept clean. The bonchons were served first and the variety was impressive. All of them tasted well. Then the kimchi tofu soup came and it was flavorful and comforting. The japchee was pretty good too, I don't eat beef so they made a veggie one for me. The kimchi pancake was also pretty good and filling. The meats - pork and chicken were well cooked and well flavored, the spicy pork especially. Overall decent place with good variety of Korean dishes. The parking was easy and service was quick. Would recommend this place!

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Ask the Community - The Sister House

What is the name of the dish that's in the advertised picture for the restaurant?

It's called Galbi and seafood pancake

Are they open for takeout during Shelter In Place?

Yes

Do they give banchan for to go order?

Yes

Am I able to order takeout?

Yes

Does this place happen to have any vegetarian options on the menu?

Yes, mushroom soondubu ( soft tofu soup), kimchi pancake, and japchae (ask for it without the beef) and most of the banchan is vegetarian)

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The food was amazing and service was super quick. Even the rice tastes good! Definitely going to…read morecome again!

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My husband and I came here after we purchased a car in Fremont nearby and this place was still open…read morefor a "late" weeknight dinner. We super happy that we stopped by here because the food was sooo good. Real authentic Korean food that was approved by my Korean husband. My husband got the seolleongtang and I got the galbitang. Both were soups were full of flavor and we finished every last drop of the soup. The meat in both were so tender and delicious. For those who aren't familar with seolleongtang, its important to add salt to the broth to taste. The staff were friendly and attentive. Restaurant has plenty of tables but it seems like it could get busy based on the paper waitlist sign up sheet I saw in the front. There is a parking lot but I think it would be a lot more packed during busier times. We really enjoyed our food and experience here and would be willing to drive up again from Milpitas. My husband couldn't stop talking about this spot for a few days after we visited.

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