Dong Baek
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Dong Baek Reviews
75 ratings
Quick service and delicious food. Would highly recommend the kimchijeon, Japchae, and jajangmyeon.
The kimchi jjigae in a quiet place during the cold rainy day today really hit the spot
Solid 3 out of 5 stars for everything. I had the dolsot bibimbap and my sibling had a spicy fish soup. The side dishes were nice, some better than others - the slivered potatoes, radish kimchi and bean sprouts were great. The broccoli was meh and the kimchi was more sour than spicy and the sea weed salad was standard. We were the first customers of the day when we went and service was okay. I found my bibimbap okay, I've had better elsewhere as it was lacking salt and lacking...read full review
Dong Baek in San Francisco offers a wide variety of Korean dishes, including the highly recommended Jjambbong and water dumplings. The restaurant has plenty of seating and attentive service, although some areas could use improvement in cleanliness and organization. The owner-chef strives to provide an authentic experience.
Customers have noted the solid, 3-out-of-5-star experience, with the dolsot bibimbap and spicy fish soup receiving positive reviews. The side dishes, such as slivered potatoes, radish kimchi, and bean sprouts, were enjoyed, while the broccoli and sour kimchi were less impressive. The bibimbap was described as satisfactory, but lacking in seasoning and the classic sesame oil taste.
The restaurant's decor is described as dated and dingy in some areas, but it seemed clean enough and conveniently located. One customer particularly enjoyed the stone pot bibimbap, which they said was similar to what is served in Korea, as well as the delicious kkanpunggi (fried chicken). The staff member was friendly and helpful in providing information about the area.
Another customer praised the delivery order of Jajangmyun (blackbean sauce noodles), describing it as delicious with the perfect noodles and a flavorful sauce made with finely minced pork belly and vegetables. The generous portion size allowed for leftovers, although the customer couldn't resist finishing the entire meal.