This is my favorite spot for Korean food! Top dishes are the chicken wings, beef bulgogi, seafood pancake and my all time favorite Tteok-bokki. When you order the Tteok-bokki ask for noodles and cheese and they will TORCH it in front of you! The ambiance is very chill and the staff is always very consistent and considerate. The MENU is the best part about this place and it's pure Korean comfort food. Delish!
Jessica H.
The food was good; it tasted just like before (previously this restaurant was named wang dae bak). The banchan and pineapple soju were refreshing and tasty. The garlic french fries were so good! Good balance of crispy and soft for the fry. The garlic was good but not super dispersed. The seafood pancake had nicely large pieces of seafood. The dipping sauce was a bit too salty in my opinion though. The kimchi fried rice was fragrant in sesame oil. For this dish, we opted for beef; it was tasty. The pork belly dish was flavorful and paired well with the lettuce. It was probably my favorite. So much meat! Really good. Pretty easy parking options at night time.
Spencer L.
Super solid korean restaurant with great service and chill vibes. The only downside is it's on the pricier side but the location is convenient, parking is easy, and the food is always good. A great place for a casual get-togethers and date nights.
Vivian Z.
Came here on a random Tuesday night for a dinner, and we had a great experience!! There was a lot of room, not many other customers, good music, food, and service. As a plus, there was parking in front of the restaurant! We returned for a friend's birthday because I really liked it the first time on a Friday night, and it was PACKED. It was loud and hard to hear the person like 2 spots away from me, so the experience was definitely different. However, the food was still solid and we still had a lot of fun. Would recommend and come back!
Shenn C.
The food here was nomnom I really like getting their carbonara rice cakes and grilled squid. The service was good too!! Our waiter was lovely :3 the songs playing and the whole environment of the place was great.
Sandy W.
Easy parking, terrible service, mediocre food. Ton of metered and street parking on a weekday afternoon. Restaurant was very empty and the waitress took a while to take our order. It took a while for our food to come and the banchan was not good. I wish they offered kimchi. We ordered the seafood hotpot, which was almost $50. It's definitely good for 2-3 people, but the portion was pretty small for the price. The food was okay. Our waitress never came by, only to give us a check and to let us know they're closing soon.
P J
I recently had lunch at Bay Pocha in San Francisco and it was a fantastic experience. I ordered the Galbi and Soft Tofu Soup. The Galbi was just amazing – it was tender, marinated perfectly, and cooked just right. It’s clear they use high-quality ingredients. The Soft Tofu Soup was the perfect comfort food, with a rich, savory broth that was both hearty and flavorful.The atmosphere of the place added to the dining experience. It was cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for both friends and family. Service was also top-notch. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive.I'm definitely coming back and would recommend Bay Pocha to anyone looking for delicious Korean food in SF. It’s a gem that’s worth checking out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Analyst C.
Cozy little restaurant . The service was fast. The food was good. The parking is easy .
Patrick Sullivan
Pricey substitute for a gastro dive.
Huy H
Good Korean establishment. Chicken gizzards, soups and bimbimbap are delicious.
This is our go-to place for dine-in or takeout! Portions are great and price is reasonable. The staff’s very friendly. We always order tofu stew, spicy chicken wings (MUST TRY!), corn cheese, and steamed eggs.
No frills, delicious Korean food. Bi bim Bap is solid. Ambiance is nothing special but it works. It's my neighborhood Korean restaurant and I'll keep coming back,
Natasha H.
Been here several times and love it! The vibe is definitely like any other late night Korean place. Dimly lit, IU cut out, kpop blasting, etc. haha. Super easy to make reservations on Yelp, but I have never seen them with too long of a line. Admittedly, I avoid busy times though as they aren't too big of a restaurant. They have a super vast menu and the pricing is pretty fair, especially for the city. They have the service buttons on the table to call waiters, so help is always readily available. On this trip, I ordered: -rose tteokbokki (must order, perfect spice level, pay to add ramen!) -bossam (so yummy and was on special menu for ~$45 for a crazy portion, doesn't come with lettuce wraps but does come with a salad of sorts) -potato croquette (also super yummy, crispy and flavorful) Came out to $100 after tip with leftovers of everything! Great place for drinks as well! They have plenty of soju options and Korean beer. Parking is also fairly easy!
Josh K.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening, about three groups dining, one of the groups being slightly larger. Ordered the army stew and waited over 45 minutes for a dish that needs to be cooked again on the table using a gas burner. Another 10 minutes waiting to boil. Almost an hour had past after we had been seated before we could start eating. The food was alright but the service is definitely lacking. If you're hungry and in the mood for Korean come here when it's slow.
Jacky H.
Decent spot for late night Korean food ! I enjoyed their tofu kimchi soup, bossam, rose cream cheese tteokbokki, and their meats!
This is my favorite spot for Korean food! Top dishes are the chicken wings, beef bulgogi, seafood pancake and my all time favorite Tteok-bokki. When you order the Tteok-bokki ask for noodles and cheese and they will TORCH it in front of you! The ambiance is very chill and the staff is always very consistent and considerate. The MENU is the best part about this place and it's pure Korean comfort food. Delish!
The food was good; it tasted just like before (previously this restaurant was named wang dae bak). The banchan and pineapple soju were refreshing and tasty. The garlic french fries were so good! Good balance of crispy and soft for the fry. The garlic was good but not super dispersed. The seafood pancake had nicely large pieces of seafood. The dipping sauce was a bit too salty in my opinion though. The kimchi fried rice was fragrant in sesame oil. For this dish, we opted for beef; it was tasty. The pork belly dish was flavorful and paired well with the lettuce. It was probably my favorite. So much meat! Really good. Pretty easy parking options at night time.
Super solid korean restaurant with great service and chill vibes. The only downside is it's on the pricier side but the location is convenient, parking is easy, and the food is always good. A great place for a casual get-togethers and date nights.
Came here on a random Tuesday night for a dinner, and we had a great experience!! There was a lot of room, not many other customers, good music, food, and service. As a plus, there was parking in front of the restaurant! We returned for a friend's birthday because I really liked it the first time on a Friday night, and it was PACKED. It was loud and hard to hear the person like 2 spots away from me, so the experience was definitely different. However, the food was still solid and we still had a lot of fun. Would recommend and come back!
The food here was nomnom I really like getting their carbonara rice cakes and grilled squid. The service was good too!! Our waiter was lovely :3 the songs playing and the whole environment of the place was great.
Easy parking, terrible service, mediocre food. Ton of metered and street parking on a weekday afternoon. Restaurant was very empty and the waitress took a while to take our order. It took a while for our food to come and the banchan was not good. I wish they offered kimchi. We ordered the seafood hotpot, which was almost $50. It's definitely good for 2-3 people, but the portion was pretty small for the price. The food was okay. Our waitress never came by, only to give us a check and to let us know they're closing soon.
I recently had lunch at Bay Pocha in San Francisco and it was a fantastic experience. I ordered the Galbi and Soft Tofu Soup. The Galbi was just amazing – it was tender, marinated perfectly, and cooked just right. It’s clear they use high-quality ingredients. The Soft Tofu Soup was the perfect comfort food, with a rich, savory broth that was both hearty and flavorful.The atmosphere of the place added to the dining experience. It was cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for both friends and family. Service was also top-notch. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive.I'm definitely coming back and would recommend Bay Pocha to anyone looking for delicious Korean food in SF. It’s a gem that’s worth checking out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy little restaurant . The service was fast. The food was good. The parking is easy .
Pricey substitute for a gastro dive.
Good Korean establishment. Chicken gizzards, soups and bimbimbap are delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is our go-to place for dine-in or takeout! Portions are great and price is reasonable. The staff’s very friendly. We always order tofu stew, spicy chicken wings (MUST TRY!), corn cheese, and steamed eggs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Tofu Stew, Spicy Fried Chicken Wings 10 pcs 양념치킨, Corn with Mozzarella Cheese 콘치즈
No frills, delicious Korean food. Bi bim Bap is solid. Ambiance is nothing special but it works. It's my neighborhood Korean restaurant and I'll keep coming back,
Been here several times and love it! The vibe is definitely like any other late night Korean place. Dimly lit, IU cut out, kpop blasting, etc. haha. Super easy to make reservations on Yelp, but I have never seen them with too long of a line. Admittedly, I avoid busy times though as they aren't too big of a restaurant. They have a super vast menu and the pricing is pretty fair, especially for the city. They have the service buttons on the table to call waiters, so help is always readily available. On this trip, I ordered: -rose tteokbokki (must order, perfect spice level, pay to add ramen!) -bossam (so yummy and was on special menu for ~$45 for a crazy portion, doesn't come with lettuce wraps but does come with a salad of sorts) -potato croquette (also super yummy, crispy and flavorful) Came out to $100 after tip with leftovers of everything! Great place for drinks as well! They have plenty of soju options and Korean beer. Parking is also fairly easy!
Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening, about three groups dining, one of the groups being slightly larger. Ordered the army stew and waited over 45 minutes for a dish that needs to be cooked again on the table using a gas burner. Another 10 minutes waiting to boil. Almost an hour had past after we had been seated before we could start eating. The food was alright but the service is definitely lacking. If you're hungry and in the mood for Korean come here when it's slow.
Decent spot for late night Korean food ! I enjoyed their tofu kimchi soup, bossam, rose cream cheese tteokbokki, and their meats!