"At Brothers Restaurant in the Richmond, the grills use real charcoal rather than gas—and the difference shows. Every strip of meat, whether it’s the spicy pork or the juicy bulgogi, picks up an impressive smoky quality in the short timespan between hitting the grill and hitting your mouth. We like to order a la carte, but if you’re out of decision-making capabilities for the day, you can go for the menus that are portioned out in two-, four-, or six-person sets. We also love this spot for the excellent endless banchan and the fact that other menu items, from heaps of japchae to bubbling soondubu, are also worth your time. " - julia chen 1, lani conway