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Han Il Kwan

Korean Restaurant and Korean BBQ Restaurant$$$$

Outer Richmond, San Francisco

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Han Il Kwan

8.7^/10

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Ranked #6 for Korean restaurants in San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and Eater
"Very good dolso bi bim bap."(7 Tips)
"Everything comes with ban-chan, rice, and tofu soup or steamed egg"(3 Tips)
"galbi chim is really good (galbi stew with carrots and potatoes)"(4 Tips)
"We recommend the spicy bulgogi, spicy pork, and marinated octopus."(2 Tips)

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good for groups
ribs
casual
pancakes
lively
spicy pork
pork belly
soju
good for singles
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beef
potatoes
lunch
dinner
stew
kalbi
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Alyssa WNovember 6, 2016
Been here 5+ times
You get that puffy egg dish on the house. Side dishes are huge and plentiful. Everything's delicious.
EaterFebruary 23, 2017
Han Il Kwan's meat is the most tender. It's still worth it at $30 for the quality and experience, which make it a definite step above the others on this list. Read more
SFistOctober 9, 2014
Snag a table with a grill and prepare to get the meat sweats — you have to order at least two massive plates of meat to be grilled, but the gluttony is worth it. Plan on washing it all down with soju. Read more
Eugene KimNovember 26, 2018
The most authentic Korean BBQ restaurant in SF (with the prices to match). It's not a bad deal if you go with a large group with all of the sides and free add-ons ("service"). Get the galbi!
Megan AllisonJanuary 24, 2017
Huge bibimbap lunch for two: $25. Clean, insane value, great service, nice interior. Best Korean in the avenues, imho
Emmiliese ClemmOctober 5, 2015
Incredible Korean BBQ. The marinated spicy beef was especially good. The plates are huge - they recommend one per person, but 3 for 5 is plenty.
Sarah LizNovember 12, 2019
All the cuts of meat are amazing and they have a great variety of veggies.
Kenji JustinDecember 24, 2012
If you're thinking about soup for a cold night, try one of their hot stone bibimbap dishes. Stays hot/warm for the entire meal. Also be sure to add some red chili paste and stir it all together :)
An ShengJanuary 21, 2019
I can get full just by eating the free stuff: 8 side dishes, tofu soup or steamed egg, rice, and dessert
Pam ☕️ OMarch 31, 2015
Minimum of two BBQ meat choices to cook your own. 2 is enough to feed a group of three along with unlimited ban-chan and tea.
m dJuly 4, 2016
I need to say this is No.1 Korean restaurant in SF for now. Good service and authentic dishes.
Serious EatsApril 21, 2014
Generous portions are to be had at this Korean barbecue restaurant. We recommend the spicy bulgogi, spicy pork, and marinated octopus.
Mimi ToyamaNovember 10, 2015
Amazing. Get the bulgogi, kalbi, tofu soup, jap chae, and the banchan that comes with it is amazing. Healthy and delicious. 50 stars
MattMay 29, 2018
Kimchi pancake, fresh galbi and bulgogi were all excellent. Also the Japchae was good.
Ian CheeOctober 2, 2022
Good spread of banchan and dolsot bibimbap. Plan to wait a while to get in.
Ross AllenApril 11, 2015
The bulgogi BBQ is sweet and tender and delicious. Bring friends or take it home with you though, it's a ton of food.
m dAugust 7, 2016
Very satisfied! My Korean friends told me to come here to have authentic Korean food. Wanna come again.
Alyssa WJanuary 16, 2017
Been here 5+ times
call ahead to see if they have a tour group coming - if they do, they won't be able to serve other parties for a while.
jocelyn L.August 20, 2012
come with a big group, do the set BBQ meal (available lunch or dinner) and wear your oldest clothes. you will smell like kalbi when you leave
VansiNovember 4, 2016
Very friendly service! And the food was pretty good too.
Laurie VAugust 31, 2012
Always get the BBQ. Despite the presumable deliciousness of the pork belly, the beef and marinated pork options are the standouts.
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TanG \(^~^)/January 22, 2014
Lunch special is available on Mon-Fri until 4 pm~
Jennifer YipOctober 16, 2014
holy moly, side dishes for days! probably one of the very few authentic Korean restaurants in SF!
Robert HjalmersMay 14, 2018
Try the Dolsot, it was amazing!
Nitzan BJune 14, 2017
Hidden gem! Was great food and a great place!
Helen ZhangDecember 28, 2011
Try the Beef Bulgogi - One of my favorite places for Korean BBQ in SF, the ban chan is delicious.
Caroline CochranFebruary 3, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Everything comes with ban-chan, rice, and tofu soup or steamed egg
ChrisDecember 12, 2016
Great seafood pancake, get the spicy bulgogi
Catarina LaiAugust 1, 2021
Korean BBQ and ox-tail Korean style
Yeanne HalimSeptember 10, 2018
Know you’ll spend more than $20 pp.
George YiuJuly 4, 2016
Been here 10+ times
probably the best kbbq you can find in sf
Monica KirstSeptember 3, 2012
Come here on a weekday before 4pm for the lunch special. Kalbi for $10. Score.
Elaine JosephJanuary 10, 2020
Best Korean BBQ in the city, hands down!
Hung LuuJanuary 12, 2012
galbi chim is really good (galbi stew with carrots and potatoes)
JoyceJune 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
This is where all the tourist buses come so make sure you make reservations
Catarina LaiAugust 1, 2021
Good Korean BBQ and ox-tail Korean style
James SMarch 2, 2015
This is how u know the place is good!
Matthew KirkOctober 6, 2015
Always a winner. Kimchee pancake is toos
Tom JMarch 14, 2016
Amazing! Everything was excellent
JohnAugust 28, 2022
Very good dolso bi bim bap.
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TanG \(^~^)/July 21, 2013
The best Korean Food in SF!! ^^
SF WeeklyJune 13, 2012
SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT
Sareen LiJuly 22, 2012
Don't come before 6 on a Sat. Korean tour bus group takes over the entire restaurant!
M . P.December 2, 2011
The lunch special spare rib is amazing for the price.
Jessica ChiangJune 25, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Ox tail soup and broiled kingfish are delicious!
Lucca TorresOctober 11, 2019
Brunch are delicious...
Tanya MenendezOctober 15, 2017
Great bibimbap!
SF WeeklyFebruary 11, 2011
SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2010 - Editorial Pick - BEST ONE-DISH FEAST: DOLSOT BIBIMBAP
Noey G.July 10, 2019
Not AYCE (all you can eat), no parking space
Helen ZhangJuly 23, 2011
One of the best korean BBQs in the city!

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