Pork paradise awaits at Sungho - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation
"There are only 11 items on the menu at Sungho, proving that sometimes less really is more. The tranquil Korean restaurant in the Tenderloin focuses on comfort staples, from spicy marinated crab to gravy-like kalguksu. But where this place shines is the pork dishes, in all their braised, slow-boiled, and deep-fried brilliance. The short list of consistently fantastic dishes translates into a calm, low-effort affair—you don’t need to think or try too hard to have a great meal here. Sungho works nicely for relaxed double dates or catch-ups over crispy pancakes the size of a home plate, but you can also snag a seat at the bar for some quiet solo quality time with a bowl of 24-hour pork bone soup. Food Rundown Bossam The neatly arranged slices of pork surrender their structural integrity with the poke of a chopstick. Order this. PlayMute video credit: Julia Chen Seafood Pancake With Green Onion We like this version more than its pork and kimchi counterpart—an exception to the rule that you should wear your pork blinders when coming here—it’s got the same crispy edges, but is more well-balanced. photo credit: Julia Chen Spicy Marinated Crab This is a harder-to-find dish in SF, and they do a solid job with it here. The crab is generously coated in a sweet and spicy sauce and hits all the marks. photo credit: Julia Chen Pork Bone Soup 24 hours of simmering pays off—this broth is creamy, glossy, and flat-out excellent. Spicy Jokbal Fried Rice This packs a decent kick, and we’re big fans of the pork trotters, which are braised and chopped into bite-sized pieces. PlayMute video credit: Julia Chen Breaded Pork Cutlet Good, but one of the least memorable entrees of the bunch." - Julia Chen
