37 Best Korean Restaurants near San Bruno

“Love this restaurant!! Came for the first time tonight with my friends and the flavors and quality of the food was beyond what I've experienced from any other Korean restaurant in the Bay. I'm so happy with the all the things I got to eat“

“I had the Yukgaejang (육개장), and it was outstanding! The broth was rich, deeply flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. The shredded beef was tender and plentiful, and the fresh vegetables added great texture. I especially liked that the noodles were served on the side, so I could add them when I wanted. The banchan (side dishes) were fresh and complemented the meal perfectly. If you’re looking for authentic Korean comfort food, I highly recommend the Yukgaejang here. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“First time here, The basil chicken was delicious, sushi was fresh and well crafted.
The home made teriyaki sauce added to everything. Already looking forward to coming again. The food here is awesome
This place is a find !“

“The charcoal grills are a new experience for me. It was awesome! Food was delicious! Service was great! My only complaint would be for the ventilation to be better/stronger. I know to expect to smell like KBBQ after, but I think ventilation can be improved.“

“Solid Korean and Chinese food Restaurant. My husband and I favorite food is their spicy marinated raw crab so addicting and delicious. We usually order the crispy garlic scallops, HK noodles and crispy garlic string beans. So far majority of their food has been really good and tasty. All the staff are friendly and courteous. The owner is husband and wife they are so friendly and very welcoming so pleasant to talk to. Their portion is big“

“2025: New owner. Marilyn sold the restaurant. I noticed my regular items like grilled mackerel and shrimp & vegetable TKim fry were no longer on the new menu. Then I noticed the wall specials were gone. Also, the article featuring Marilyn Lee in Ingleside was removed. Wait a minute, am I in the wrong restaurant? I asked the waitress and she said the restaurant got sold and is now under new ownership. Marilyn was always cool to me. I will miss her food.

Tonight's soft tofu stew, seafood $18 was OK. The beef option is no longer available. It is only pork seafood or vegetables now. The new menu is heavily truncated. No more 2 item combos, house specials like stir fried ramen or sandwiches. Previously, the banchan (little Korean dishes), included sprouts, potatoes and broccoli. Those are gone too. I only got cucumbers, tofu and the red cabbage.

New waitress seems OK. Nice but inattentive. People were walking up to pay because she was on the phone. Perhaps it was later in the evening and she had to finish up her closing tasks.

Updated review 10/27/2021: Go Go7 is still awesome. I love the little dishes of kimchi they serve before the meal. Tonight, I really wanted ramen but 21 Taste House down the block was closed for some reason. To satisfy my ramen craving, I ordered Go Go 7's stir fry ramen with bulgogi $12. The dish was huge and it almost made me regret ordering the deep fry shrimp and vegetable appetizer $8. I tried but could not finish it all. I had to take 1/2 of my food to go. Great job Go Go 7! This restaurant is an important part of the Ocean Ave. dining community.

Original review: Indoor dining 5/28/2021. Go Go 7 is a popular Korean restaurant. There was a parade of to-go pickup orders. All I heard were people ordering their two item combos. It is perfect if you don't want to do family style and still want a variety of items. The portions are perfect if you don't want a lot of leftovers in your fridge the next day. Tonight I had their bulgogi (marinated beef) sandwich $10 and grilled tofu $5. You don't usually see sandwiches at a traditional Korean BBQ restaurant. The bread was soft and it tasted great. The sandwich was not too dry or soggy and very flavorful. I enjoyed their little plates of kimchi. The bean spouts and the imitation crab with cucumber is a must try item. I liked it because you have something to munch on while they made my grill tofu appetizer and sandwich. They stayed open throughout the pandemic last year, even through that weird period when we had the curfews. I appreciated that. Guys like me had a really hard time looking for restaurants that were open. Great job everyone at Go Go 7. Love you guys!“

“We never miss a chance to dine here when we’re in San Fernando. Amazing meals, amazing staff <3“

“Got here at opening, the place was mostly empty. The staff was polite and helpful. Placed my rice bowl with Korean Bulgogi as protein, the bowl was tasty and with fresh vegetables. The service was quick, got my food in 5 minutes.

The bulgogi was bit plain, not a lot of flavor and wish more meats too😊. There are both indoor and outdoor seatings.“

“I love this place! I come here all the time to do homework. The menu is well rounded, the noodle plates are bomb. They're always served fresh and hot. As a sago lover, their mixed fruit flavor is one of the best, you have to try it if you're a fan of boba vibes and want to try something new. The staff is always friendly and they're open late. I shared a bingsu for the first time and it was a fun experience all around. This is genuinely one of my favorite places in West Portal.“

“Just incredible Korean contemporary fusion cuisine. Kept the fundamentals of the Korean authenticity with unique broad appealing western gastronomic desires. Well done!!!👍“

“This place should have a line out the door every day. Incredible value. Excellent service. Delicious food. Warm and friendly staff. They greeted all their regulars by name like old friends. I can't wait to become a regular myself. I can't recommend enough. Coming back as often as I can.“

“Really enjoyed our dinner here! We skipped the famous sampler platter since we weren’t super hungry and just ordered a few things that sounded good.
- The beef tongue was a bit chewier than I expected - definitely had to work at it.
- Oxtail stew was tasty but they went a little heavy on the green onions.
- Pork jowl had great flavor and that nice fatty richness, though I wish it had been a touch more tender.
- Whole marinated short rib was absolutely incredible. So tender and juicy, honestly the star of the show.

Worth coming back for that alone. Good meal overall with one dish that really knocked it out of the park!“

“We searched 20 min for a parking spot during peak dinner rush. It was worth every minute! Our party of 5 ordered udon, kebabs, BBQ pork, & sizzling Bibimbap. All happy customers & rated it the #1 dinner of our 4 (so far) in San Francisco.“

“This was my go to when craving jjigae while living in SF. The chicken’s good too, but make sure to share it; the portion is very generous. Lastly, the folk running this place are really friendly and kind. Will miss having this place nearby!“

“Great food and at a great price. Can’t wait to go back“

“Yesterday our first time there. The food was delicious and the service as well we definitely will have to come back soon!!! Thank you!“

“Spicy seafood stew was yummy- good amount of spice without overpowering the flavor of the stew. Lots of protein. Heads up, I got like half the body of a crab with legs that was still in its shell; it was a cool visual but kind of hard to eat. Love that we got a bunch of appetizers that just come at the start of the meal for everyone and we all got rice. The kimchi was too sweet for me personally- guessing there’s sugar in it and I’d prefer it without.“

“The portions were huge, which is great because you get your money's worth. If that's your thing. I thought the bibimbap in the stone pot was great. My spouse thought her soup was a bit salty. The pancake was good.

The staff was nice and the atmosphere was typical restaurant vibes.“

“My foodie coworkers have nothing but praises every time you guys cater for us. Impressive how you pull off such tasty AND healthy food. Thank you!“

“Nice place to dine in with family and friends“

“The Korner Store is a private event space now. I sent an inquiry in for a Saturday night booking, and received prompt response with a quote and some options. There's a minimum food and drink amount. I coordinated a walk through of the space and made a deposit!

The hosts and owners (Ina and Nick) are incredibly helpful throughout the booking and night of the event. My ~40 guests enjoyed the Korean food and full bar. We had a fantastic time in the private space. The venue has tv screens, music inputs, DJ and dance area, karaoke, and an optional photobooth. I highly recommend considering The Korner Store for your next event.“

“this is my favorite korean restaurant ever!! i always get the galbijim & clam soup noodles - would highly recommend! it’s also conveniently located inside h mart so you can go grocery shopping right after & check out the other stores in this little plaza.“

“Grocery-store side only: I hadn't shopped here since before they opened the downstairs area and what an ordeal I had today - I found everything I needed for the next few days to make bbq, bibimbap, and noodle dishes in the shop. All the produce was A+ and I even found the different ramyuns I was looking for (massive ramen aisle). The staff was hella helpful and friendly to help me find things except for one lady. The Auntie cashiers were super kind and sweet and as they were checking out my groceries, engaged in cute conversation over me learning Korean and my affinity for kpop. I forgot my H-Mart card but she said to come back with it and my receipt to get credit. I went to my car to load my groceries only to realize I dropped my car keys somewhere in the store! Luckily for me, some kind soul returned it to the Customer Service desk where I was able to get it. Thank you H-Mart staff! <3 (Next time I'll spend more time checking out the downstairs.)“

“At around 8pm, there aren't a lot of choices for Korean food. My urge for some Korean tofu soup brought me to Kukje Market Restaurant. My order was the #3, soft tofu soup combo, beef, clams and shrimps $20. This was a small soup served on boiling hot stoneware. It took about 15 minutes of waiting before I was able to enjoy this without burning my mouth. The highlight for me was the little Korean banchan side dishes and how it goes well with the bowl of rice. In terms of service, the waiter was more interested in talking to his co-workers and doom scrolling on his phone as it was the end of the day. At least the food came out fast.“

“Among the food court options at Hmart, I can only recommend two places: Daeho Galbijjim and Hong Kong Banjum. I’ve tried food from the other spots, but I wouldn’t recommend them. Especially Jung Bunsik—maybe it’s best to stay away from there!

Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong are truly the soul food of Koreans, aren’t they? I love both, but in San Francisco, it’s hard to find places that do them well consistently. The taste often varies too much. That’s why Hong Kong Banjum, with its reliably consistent flavor, is my top pick.

I recommend their Jjamppong, Tangsuyuk, and Jjajangbap!“

“So good !!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Lovely dinner experience at Han Sang. I noticed it got quite busy with a line, so try to get a reservation in ahead of time. The food also came out super fast given how big the portions were and how long it takes to prepare some of these dishes. We were really impressed and hungry, and definitely ate too fast because we had a lot of leftovers.

My favorite was the jokbal bossam. They gave a plethora of banchan and sauces for the bossam. The galbjjim came out piping hot. Definitely try to eat this while fresh and hot. I noticed the stone pot dehydrates this dish over time. The samgyetang also tasted very good, healthy, hearty, and ginseng forward. Yukhwe was tasty, and I’m not usually the type to order beef tartare. The leek pancake was okay, but could pass on.“

“I’ve walked Noriega street multiple times and never realized there was a good Korean restaurant here! It is easy to miss unless you’re looking for The Crew, which is why I’m glad a friend recommended this place to me.

What I liked about eating here is that the food is served HOT. We had the soft tofu soup, seafood pancake, stone pot bibimbap, and 1/2 serving of galbi. The portions are generous and it fulfilled our craving for Korean food. The banchan (small plates) is average at best, but that did not deter from the experience. The food we did order was exceptional.“

“Authentic korean food! Very happy to find this restaurant as I visit SFO for work quite often. Nothing fancy but the food here tastes just like homemade mom's food. The portion was very generous with a variety of side dishes. The staffs were very kind, attentive and courteous. I can't wait for my next visit already.“

“Found this when I look for Korean restaurant that serve noodle soup. This restaurant is next to hospital which I think in a good location. Next to it is boba shop which I saw some customer went to the the boba shop after their meals.
The interior is very simple, with couple tables and the dishes photo all over the wall which looks inviting.
The menu is pretty complete with many varieties of Korean dishes. We order Spicy Seafood noodle soup and Stir fried noodles with black bean sauce.
They give 3 type of banchan, daikon, beansprout and kimchi. The kimchi is sweet and later I saw it is from a big jar that you can get from grocery store. I wish they make it fresh in the restaurant. At least if have it from jar, don't show the jar.
The noddle soup is yummy but not spicy. the Stir fried noodle is served with hot iron plate. the presentation is good but I just feel it is too sweet.
The server is very nice and very energetic. Only one server serves all the tables.
Overall it was ok meals. May be next time we will try other dishes and wish they make the kimchi in house.“

“Great food and service. I highly recommend this place for date night, family and friends. The only downside is parking is hard to come by in this neighborhood.“

“Satisfies Korean food craving.“

“Great service with very pleasant wait staff. The food is amazing. The Kimchi fried rice is the perfect level of mildly spicy with great flavor of kimchi (and don't forget the spam!). My wife and I will definitely be going back to this restaurant frequently! Highly recommend!“

“OLHSO Truck isn’t just a food truck—it’s a fully automated robotic kitchen on wheels. Fresh ingredients are prepped daily by human chefs, but the actual cooking is done by a high-tech robot loaded with Chef Han’s perfected recipes. Once an order is placed, the truck’s system stir-fries everything while en route, so the food is piping hot and fresh just minutes before arrival.

For something made entirely by a machine, the food is impressively flavorful and well-executed.

Wagyu – Boneless wagyu short ribs marinated in a rich house sauce, stir-fried with fresh veggies. The meat is tender, packed with umami, and perfectly caramelized.

Dak Galbi – Chicken stir-fried in a gochujang-based spicy sauce with plenty of chewy rice cakes. The heat is customizable, but the deep, smoky flavor always shines.

SEOUL Food – A bold combination of kimchi, pork belly, soybean paste, and shrimp, all stir-fried together for layers of intense, savory flavor.

Japchae – Glass noodles tossed with mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and a sweet-savory soy sauce. Light yet satisfying.

Orders are placed through their app, and the robotic kitchen times the cooking process to ensure food arrives fresh—not sitting in a takeout container for half an hour. The whole concept is futuristic and efficient, and for a meal made entirely by a robot, the taste is surprisingly impressive.“

“food place for family and hang out“

“Good food. Definitely recommended.“