Sonamu Korean Restaurant

Their kalbi was spot on and their stew hit the spot for my pregnancy craving. Will certainly visit again to try other items once the baby arrives.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went here for dinner and we’ve ordered from here a few times, honestly one of the best Korean spots in town! Took my Korean in-laws here and they approved the quality and care with the food! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I really enjoy all the food here! The side dishes are also delicious and plentiful.

Everyone who works here is really nice and friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been to Sonamu several times now, and it’s consistently a great experience. The vibe is casual, the space is clean, and service is efficient with food coming out quickly. There is a bit of an echo, so conversations carry, but it’s not a dealbreaker. The banchan spread is generous with seven tasty sides, and they’ll happily refill them on request. I love the courtesy tea—it’s hot and flavorful. The seafood bibimbap and tteokbokki are standouts: big portions, well-seasoned, and really satisfying. The bibimbap even stayed hot until the end of the meal, which was impressive. At about $40 for both dishes, it’s also a solid value for Korean food in SF. Definitely a reliable spot when you’re craving a hearty, flavorful meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

New favorite Korean spot in the city. Soondubu and army stew were both delicious. Very tasty and fresh bonchon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome Korean spot in the Outer Richmond with killer Army Stew and fabulous service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you're searching for authentic Korean flavors, Sonamu is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere that set the tone for an amazing meal.

We started with the tteok bokki, and it was everything I hoped for—perfectly chewy rice cakes in a rich, spicy sauce that had just the right kick. The sundubu beef tofu soup was another standout, served bubbling hot and packed with tender beef, silky tofu, and deep, savory flavor in every spoonful.

The banchan here deserves its own shout-out. Each little dish was fresh and delicious—my personal favorites were the broccoli, kimchi, sweet soy-glazed potatoes, and crisp cucumber slices. You can really taste the care that goes into preparing every bite.

A special thank you to April, our waitress, who provided exceptional service throughout our meal. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our dining experience to the fullest.

Sonamu is now one of my top go-to spots for Korean comfort food. Can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Expensive

Thank goodness we got lost, missed our first pick of a restaurant, and FOUND THIS GEM!

Service is good, and food is delicious! We ended up buying the sought-after Jinro sojus and they gave us free shot glasses!

I particularly enjoyed their kimchi rice with beef, and their homemade kimchi is one of the BEST kimchis out there!!!

The overall experience is just like coming home to a feast of delicious home-cooked meals!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place and I come here all the time! The japchae is fantastic, I live for the seafood pancake, and the galbi tang is perfect for a cold day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a wonderful and enjoyable experience, from the impeccable service to the appetizing dishes! Our server, Hauk was exceptionally kind and attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant and I will undoubtedly be returning in the future!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hauk was the goat he is a w W MAN MAN HE IS VERY NICE W MAN and very kind WWWWW

Undoubtedly the most authentic Korean restaurant in town

Bulgogi and kimchi soup were good 👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was excellent and food was very good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Maeun Dak-Gui Spicy Marinated Chicken, Yang Gopchang Bokkuem Stir-Fry Tripe, Galbi Beef Short Ribs