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Namu Gaji

Namu Gaji

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Korean Restaurant and New American Restaurant$$$$
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
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  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 25, 2018
    We dare you not to pick up the bowl and sip the remaining rich dashi at the bottom. Bonus: Korean mandoo have been known to make special appearances on the menu from time to time. Read more
  • Tom C.heart icon on user image
    Tom CoatesJune 1, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Honestly, this place, with it’s slightly wired but delicious mix of Asian foods, is great. It has a brilliant fermented background flavor and really interesting and attractive tastes and textures.
  • Odile R.heart icon on user image
    Odile RoujolDecember 7, 2015
    Try the Dumplings, the beef. Beer or Wine ( or Sake ). Come around 5.45pm or else don't forget to book. You can eat alone at the counter, great for singles too. Excellent service, friendly and fast.
  • Peter C.heart icon on user image
    Peter ChangSeptember 17, 2014
    Best black sesame pudding I ever had & best black sesame dessert in America. I've eaten hundreds of back sesame desserts as it's my favorite ingredient. Good shaved ice with nontraditional ingredients
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    ValJuly 22, 2019
    Fast casual Korean with lots of vegan options like this vegan ramen lunch special but also fried tofu Korean tacos and tofu bento box. Got a dairy-free matcha shake too.
  • Brett L.heart icon on user image
    Brett LiderOctober 1, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Run over and order the Ramagnolotti, a mash-up of ramen and agnolotti with onsen egg, pork belly, and nori. Crazy go nuts good.
  • M A.heart icon on user image
    M Aldoss ♏April 2, 2016
    Nice Cozy Ambiance, Friendly staff. Lamb tskune was spicy Delicious and Turkey Tail was one of the best Dishes I have ever eat !!!! Highly Recommended 👍 👍 👍
  • Ben C.heart icon on user image
    Ben ChenJuly 6, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Love love love this place. Kimchi fried rice w/ 4505 spicy hot dog is amazing. Okonomiyaki is spectacular. Chill out afterwards by grabbing Bi-Rite Ice Cream next door or Bebebar down the street.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistApril 1, 2014
    These used-to-be-off-menu-but're-now-on-the-lunch-menu-because-they're-so-amazing hand-cut organic potato fries are covered in kimchee relish, green onion, Kewpie mayo, teriyaki, and bulgogi beef. Read more
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    Reynaldo CaacbayOctober 15, 2014
    One of the best meals I've had in San Francisco so far. Ordered the stonepot (image), oysters and tartare for the 3 of us (you'll need an extra dish if you're really hungry). Enjoy!
  • Marcel M.
    Marcel MolinaAugust 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Their shaved ices are great. The flavors rotate daily. The flakes of ice have a nice texture as they melt in your mouth. It's refreshing & lighter than most desserts so I don't feel like a pig after.
  • Eater
    EaterApril 12, 2016
    Menu standouts include the KFC (chicken wings), stonepot rice, okonomiyaki, and dumplings. It's worth going in early for happy hour, the only time gamja fries and Korean tacos are served. Read more
  • Marta T.heart icon on user image
    Marta TapperoFebruary 1, 2017
    Namu Gaji was great! I loved the ambiance and the wood tables. Service was very friendly. We tried the Fried Rice, I honestly expected more, but it was really good. and the fries were really unique!
  • tablehopper
    tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
    My favorite section is the comfort section. The Namu burger continues to rock, but the okonomiyaki is what hits it out of the freaking park; It’s the next level of the “I’m drunk and hungry” dish. Read more
  • Bryce R.heart icon on user image
    Bryce RobertsOctober 30, 2014
    real talk- their Korean fried chicken may be the best fried chicken in the Bay Area. two big juicy pieces of crispy, sweet heavenly bird.
  • tablehopper
    tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
    The star of the grilled section is the beef tongue, which entails a seven-day curing process—it’s like Korean tongue pastrami. You will order it every time, mark my words. Read more
  • Paul F.heart icon on user image
    Paul FarrellOctober 11, 2015
    Oxtail (lovely spiciness), beef tongue, dumplings and the Okonomiyaki were the dishes to remember. Get there for happy hour.
  • Jonathan E.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan EatherlyJanuary 9, 2015
    The Korean fried chicken was awesome. Perfect balance of sweetness from the breeding (think chicken and waffles), tangy/spicy from the glaze, and savory from the dashi gravy.
  • Noah W.heart icon on user image
    Noah WeissJuly 11, 2014
    Kimchi and steak rice in a stone pot. The huge plate of mushrooms. Reasonably priced modern Korean food with big portions.
  • Rafi S.
    Rafi SyedApril 15, 2013
    Stone pot, burger, hot dog ramen. I mean, hot dogs in ramen. What's not to like? The sake flight is a great pairing, but they have amazing beers so try one you haven't tried.
  • SFist
    SFistJuly 22, 2016
    The "shave ice"isn't exactly always dairy free, or vegan, but you can order it without the whipped cream! One of their versions is made with Four Barrel coffee and chocolate syrup. Read more
  • Vivian W.heart icon on user image
    Vivian WangJuly 5, 2015
    They serve the Korean style fries and tacos during their happy hour. Go there for an early dinner so you can start with happy hour food then order dinner when dinner service starts!
  • Alex T.
    Alex TenetteJuly 26, 2013
    Its worth it to come by early for their happy hour menu. The staff were great and extremely friendly. The food was amazing especially the ox tail deukbokki and tantan noodles.
  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfNovember 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Big fan of the very authentic okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) and the Bibimbap (stonepot). Definitely put an egg on it!
  • tablehopper
    tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
    The crispy section is where you’ll find the ridonkulous potato puffs—just imagine fried balls made of the mashed potatoes of your dreams, with a flurry of Parmesan and a gochujang aioli. Wicked. Read more
  • Subhadra
    SubhadraJuly 13, 2016
    Great spot for brunch that also does reservations! Was surprised to discover that they have AMAZING French toast if you're not feeling more adventurous
  • Go Find Aliceheart icon on user image
    Go Find AliceJuly 5, 2015
    Gotta order the stonepot and add the steak! Also order the gamja fries with bulgogi & the beef tongue dish.
  • Marcel M.
    Marcel MolinaAugust 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I love their orange wine. I'm not a heavy drinker but I usually can't help my self from ordering at least 4 glasses of it. It's one of my favorite things to drink in SF.
  • Travel + Leisure
    Travel + LeisureNovember 30, 2012
    This family-run Korean spot draws crowds with its market vegetable stone pot, handmade noodles, and shave ice. The lines forming out the door rival its neighbor Bi-Rite Creamery.
  • Jole P.heart icon on user image
    Jole PMarch 2, 2015
    Really small portions for appetizers but the "comfort" dishes are really filling. The okonomiyaki is amazing and so are the dumplings!
  • Kim P.heart icon on user image
    Kim PhamApril 5, 2015
    Trendy, hipster Korean done well. Stonepot is much larger than you think! Skip the ramen-style pasta plate, too salty.
  • Matt L.heart icon on user image
    Matt LewJanuary 15, 2016
    Get the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken). Comes with gravy and cheese. Come before 7pm to get seats.
  • Eddy C.
    Eddy ChenSeptember 1, 2014
    The vibe is casual but the cuisine is refined and top notch. Standouts include the dumplings and the okonomiyaki.
  • Jennifer H.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer HarbinSeptember 20, 2016
    Stone pot and beef tongue were incredible from what I can remember. This was a couple years ago.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HurleyNovember 8, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    I love the windows facing out to the street. Never had a bad thing here. The stone pot with flank steak is awesome.
  • V C.heart icon on user image
    V COctober 5, 2019
    This is fast casual place with a Japanese-Korean fusion theme. Bibimbap bowls and Ramen are the highlights.
  • Kait G.
    Kait GaissMay 12, 2016
    Go early for happy hour for the gamja fries and Korean tacos. Standouts also include KFC chicken wings, stonepot rice, okonomiyaki, and dumplings.
  • BlackboardEats
    BlackboardEatsAugust 10, 2012
    We recommend scooting into Namu Gaji for a shaved ice. Flavors vary, but the snowy pile of Four Barrel Coffee shaved ice garnished with beads of tapioca and sweetened condensed milk are habit-forming.
  • Peter S.
    Peter ShinJanuary 1, 2014
    My Korean wife and I both agree, I must say the gamja fries (topped w/ bulgogi, kimchi, and gochujang) are really something special.
  • Tristan T.
    Tristan TranMay 23, 2015
    Everything actually good, or really good! But also, expensive or really expensive for the portion and quality. This restaurant should definitely be ranked $$$ in my opinion.
  • Eliza C.heart icon on user image
    Eliza ChangJuly 31, 2016
    Dumplings and mushroom - absurdly good. The black sesame pudding is one of the best things I've ever had.
  • Marcel M.
    Marcel MolinaAugust 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I've had the stone pot with flank steak over a dozen times. When it's served hold off eating it for about 10 minutes so the rice can cook and get crunchy on the hot stone it's served in.
  • Jussi H.heart icon on user image
    Jussi HäyhäNovember 16, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Love it! Okonomiyake is the shizzle.
  • Adrian B.heart icon on user image
    Adrian BarkerApril 14, 2017
    Go on Wednesday nights for K.F.C. Amazing Korean fried chicken for $20 and worth every penny.
  • Norbert H.
    Norbert HuOctober 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    They serve one of the most delicious bibimbap you'll find outside of Korea! Look for "stone" on their menu.
  • @JaumePrimeroheart icon on user image
    @JaumePrimeroSeptember 11, 2014
    Had the pleasure of ordering the Korean fried chicken. Sit at the bar and enjoy the view of Dolores Park!
  • H K.heart icon on user image
    H KNovember 17, 2019
    Get the bibimbap with beef and egg; pretty authentic!
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableJune 19, 2012
    Don't miss the fried rice. It’s laced with house-made kimchee, pieces of bacon, onion and 4505 Meats’ hot dogs, then topped with a shimmering fried egg: Read more
  • The Tastes that Make the City
    The shiitake dumplings are the best dumplings in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
  • Keyue B.
    Keyue BaoJanuary 21, 2019
    Was excited but disappointed, we got the fries as starters which were good but average, then loco moco and kimchee fried rice with bulgogi beef for entrees. They were...lacking in flavor, very bland.
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