HWA MI WON

Over the holidays, my wife and I have dined at three Korean restaurants in San Francisco. All of them are good. Hwa Mi Won is off the charts excellent. Our friend had the beef tartare. It was beautifully presented and delicious. My wife and I had the Galbi Dolsot served in a very hot stone bowl chocked full of beef, vegetables, and rice. A house provided selection of pickled vegetables seved as our appetizer. . The complimentary Korean rice candies that came with our bill topped off a great dining experience. The quality of the decor matches the excellence of the food. The owner has a background in design. The walls are beautifully decorated with a wallpaper showing the paintings by Sin Yunbok, an 18th century Korean artist. We will return.

Combo soup - 5/5 delicious broth! Comes very lightly salted. I added salt and black pepper and it was amazing. Tendon was not fatty at all, perfect chew. Noodles were too soft though. Purple rice was good. Banchan - fine overall Kimchi - 4/5 could be more crunchy Radish - 4/5 could be more crunchy Fish cake - 3/5 too sweet Cucumber - 3/5 bland Candy that came with the check - 5/5 tastes like sweet barley?? Spacious with bright cozy lighting. No wait for party of two on weeknight

The only time I ever had Galbi-Jjim was at Daeho and was excited to try this restaurant for the first time! We ordered the Braised Beef Short Ribs and made it an L for four of us & the Crispy Yuk Jeon (never had this before). Service was decent and we sort of had to flag someone to come over when we need water refills, etc. The Jeon was delicious and the best way to describe - a very thin beef patty wrapped in rice paper. The Galbi-Jjim was huge and the meat was SO tender, literally like the beef melting in your mouth. The only thing I wish I knew was to order more rice cakes as an extra. They had probably less than 8 rice cakes and I kept looking for them lol

Banchan was solid and they refilled them several times for free so it's great service. My elderly Korean parents weren't fans of the kimchi but they complain about everything so take them with a grain of salt. Crispy Yuk Jeon - Tasty beef wrapped in rice paper and deep fried. I liked it but it was too greasy. The serving plate was practically swimming in oil. Yukgaejang soup - served bubbling hot with a fiery spice. The flavors are deep and delicious but about halfway through the bowl I started to feel the broth had too much fat. I actually think if there was a smaller portion I would like it more. Suyuk Jeongol combo- impressive presentation and served kind of like a hot pot with a portable burner underneath. Meat was tender and I appreciated the abundance of mushrooms and vegetables. The combo has short ribs, brisket, oxtail, and beef collagen. I think the brisket was my favorite. Huge serving size and enough for 3 people. But again the broth started to overwhelm you with the level of grease. I just prefer a cleaner broth.

This is very new Korean restaurant. I got invited by my friends to eat dinner here. The place is full. We got seated in ten minutes. After we seated, the appetizers (various kimchi) were served. We ordered the famous beef stew and creamy beef broth. I seldom eat Korean food but I really enjoyed this one. The quality and the amount of food is worth the price. The service is excellent. They serve the food very fast. The staffs are attentive. The washroom are clean. The ambiance of the restaurant is good. I recommend this to anyone craving for good Korean food experience.

One of the best Korean restaurants in SF! As a Korean I can attest how authentic and delicious Hwa Mi Won is! I almost bought I was transported to Seoul 😂. Every dish we tried was very clean and well prepared, and even my non Korean friends absolutely enjoyed the meal. Great service and classy atmosphere are a huge plus.

Wait can be up to an hour which is understandable since they just opened but they should communicate that up front. A lot of food delivery happening. Poor ventilation so a lot of smoke makes for uncomfortable and hot dining experience. Service is friendly, especially the kind gentleman at the front. The food including the banchan and bibimbap are suuuper spicy. They even offer a whole plate of gochujang! Banchan like radish and kimchi are bitter. The seafood bibimbap has squid cuts and shrimp. Crispy beef pancake and beef soup are good. I can't believe they do not have army stew nor soondubu. I recommend offering other banchan that balance spiciness.

Hwa Mi Won is a Korean restaurant known for its authentic flavors and traditional dishes. It offers a cozy setting where guests can enjoy classics like bulgogi, kimchi, and bibimbap, showcasing the rich taste and warmth of Korean home cooking.

Love this new Korean spot in Richmond! We joined the Yelp waitlist around 6:45 on Saturday night before heading over and were seated by 7:25! For the 3 of us, we got the beef pancakes, the seollontong, and the galbijim. I thought the beef pancakes were unique, and the rice paper was crispy. The seollontong was great - very milky and rich, and tender beef! The galbijim was the star, and it had a nice mix of daikon, potatoes, rice cakes, and carrots. I thought the beef was extremely tender!

Solid galbijjim spot! Be sure to join the waitlist before you head out to dinner. Our party of 5 joined the waitlist and was able to time our wait time more efficiently. The space is on the smaller side with the waiting area being only a handful of chairs. Especially in the colder weather you don't want to be standing outside! We got the large galbijjim and added cheese and glass noodles. The portion itself was large and filling. There's carrots, radish and even a few rice cakes. The marinade is sweet but not overly sugary. The large came with three bones and the meat chunks were quite large! We found the meat to be tender but still having good texture. We also tried the wagyu beef plate. It came with crunchy Asian pear and was quite well seasoned. The beef wasn't tough and the sweet marinate was reminiscent of bulgogi sauce. The crunchy and fresh flavor from the pear accompanied the rich beef nicely! Saw other tables ordering the hotpot and soup! Would love to try some of the other dishes next time.

We came here about a week after they opened before they were popular, and the wait was still long, so I highly recommend joining the waitlist early. Service was super friendly As a spice lover, Level 3 spice is actually pretty spicy... and really hurt my stomach for the following days even if it was yummy at the start. All the meat was cooked to perfection BUT as we were eating, we realized the veggies were not cooked at all and raw. We ended being too full to eat them anyways, so we took it home but I hope they can work out that kink. Fish cake side dish was great!

Came here with a group of four and we all enjoyed everything from the moment we walked in. We made reservations just in case for dinnertime and glad we did because they were busy. The place has this clean open concept vibe with light brown wooden furniture and white walls that make everything feel bright. It was a little warm inside when we went and I did sweat a bit from eating the hot food, but the food and service made up for it. The staff were super friendly and personable, and the portions were no joke for the ribs. We left full and still had leftovers! We ordered the crispy yuk jeon, wakyu yukhoe, the large braised beef short ribs with glass noodles, and the seolleong tang. Everything tasted fresh and comforting, especially the clean tasting broth from the seolleong tang. A quick tip from me is that I love glass noodles and they give you a ton, but I probably would not add them into the braised short ribs again because they soak up the sauce fast and make it starchy and thicker than I would like it. The flavor and meat though were still super good. My favorite was all the beef dishes but honestly I could have been totally happy just eating the wakyu yukhoe with a BIG bowl of rice. Will definitely be back for more and two dishes of the beef tartare!

Came here on a weekend and the waitlist was pretty long but decided to wait regardless. The interior is beautiful and very modern and I like how well spaced each table was from each other. Service was friendly and quick and they consistently filled my hot water cup which I appreciated. Galbi jim was tender but the sauce was pepper heavy based which I was taken aback at first. It was delicious but not the base I was use to having for galbi jim. I personally do prefer the sweeter glabi Jim but this is a good alternative.

i like this more than daeho! service was great food was comparable and i think they gave more meat and definitely more cheese. No one tries to rush you either.

10/10!! My friend and I got the galbi-jjim, wakyu yukhoe (beef tartar), and crispy yuk jeon (beef pancake). The beef tar tar was my favorite, I would highly recommend getting that and the crispy yuk jeon was soo unique!!! I never had anything like that before and it was so delicious. Literally the best galbi-jjim restaurant in the bay! We got seated very quickly and our food came out really fast. The service was exceptional and the staff was really nice and accommodating. The restaurant is small so make sure you put your name on the waitlist early.

Came here with a friend on a Saturday right after 5 and beat the rush. We were able to get a table right away. A little bit after we were seated, I heard the host quote a wait time of up to two hours. So get there when they open if you can. This spot is still new so everyone wants to try it. We don't have as many restaurants on this side of Park Presidio! We ordered the milky broth soup (the basic beef one) and the galbi-jjim (medium spicy without cheese). They start you with some banchan and rice (you pick white or purple). The banchan is pretty limited but has the basic kimchi and radish. They also had the plain cucumber, fishcake, and topping for the soup/sauce for the meat in the soup. Wish they had a broccoli or bean sprout side but not a deal breaker. The soup was really simple and yummy. There is salt and pepper on the table for you to season the broth to your liking. They gave green onions as well, and the sauce to dip the beef in. The galbi-jjim was SO good. Presentation and flavor were both 10/10. My friend who is Korean said it's better than Daeho's. I haven't had theirs, but I believe her. The meat was tender, flavorful, and it came with potatoes, carrots, and daikon. I'm not used to it being spicy, but my friend said traditionally that it is. Medium spicy was like mild spicy to me, but I was thankful for it because I can't handle too much spice these days. The decor is really clean and cute inside. The bathroom was also nice and clean. Two individual rooms. Service was attentive enough and friendly. So glad another good Korean spot is in my hood!

This must be the best Galbi Jjim in America right now ! We waited an hour on the Yelp waitlist to get in - and it was worth every minute. I think we were also the only non-EastAsian diners at the restaurant that night (always a good sign pointing to authenticity). We got the galbijjim with cheese on top which was more than enough for 3 people. The cheese itself didn't add much to the flavor profile but was good for dramatic effect. It was the perfectly balanced sweet, spicy, and savory stew that was the real star of the show and I wish I could have bottled some up and taken it home from the restaurant. It went perfectly with the white rice and veggies in the dish. The staff were also friendly and had good recommendations! Can't wait to come back here again soon!

My friend told me about Hwa Mi Won when it first opened. We made reservations for a birthday celebration. Parking is easy. Service is good but they were packed so it was a little sparse. The food... oh boy. Hwa Mi Won offers Galbi-Jjim with a depth and flavor that outshines the original. My Korean friends can vouch that it is SO much better because it's not overly sweet. The whole meal was DELICIOUS! Come for the food. Be in. Be out. Be Happy!

I had the chance to visit Hwa Min Won few weeks ago with my family. Just to mention, they don't take reservations so I highly recommend getting there early! Our server was super chill and he gave some recommendations. What we ordered: Wakyu Yukhoe (raw beef): So delicious! The beef tartar with Korean pear is flavorful and sweet. Definitely 4.5/5 stars. Braised beef short rib: wow this dish was huge! It's definitely enough to share with at least 4 people or more. We had 3 adults + 1 baby and we had a lot of leftover. I wish there was more toppoki (rice cakes) because it didn't seem like a lot was in there to begin with unless you ordered additional. Also there was quite a bit of potatoes in there lol. Overall I'd give it a 4/5 stars. Galbi-tang soup: This thing was huge when it came out! The server recommended this one to us and I was shocked how big this was but the moment the soup was in there boiling it was just bean sprouts under the meat lol. It was a bit too much bean sprouts under and not enough meat. The soup tasted good and flavorful. Overall the soup was 3.5/5 stars as it wasn't anything special other than a huge load of bean sprouts lol. Overall service was good, and the food was also great. Looking forward to trying other dishes next time we're in the area!

I was curious to try out this fairly new restaurant to see how it compares to other Korean restaurants in the city! For ~$52/pp the galbi-jjim was reasonably priced for the portion we received! I found there were less bone scraps and more meat which is what I prefer in my galbi jjim. The meat was very tender and savory. Medium spice was perfect for us. The restaurant is very cozy and had a modern feel. We came on a Friday night and placed our names on the waitlist when we arrived and were seated within 5 minutes. Service was quick and attentive. I would come back to try the Mul-galbi next time :)

If you're looking for delicious galbi Jim this is the place!! It was modern, with friendly service and good food. I would argue this is a Daeho competitor with huge portions of galbi Jim. It was busy but well worth the wait! Must try's: We got the cheese on top (would recommend!) and the meat was extremely tender. Absolutely delicious. We got the level 2 (which was a bit too spicy) and the normal 0 which was perfect. 9/10 The seoulleong tang (combination) had the most delicious broth. Extremely creamy and rich bone broth. 9/10 Can skip: The seafood bibimbap was too spicy for us but still tasty. Rice on the bottom could have been more crispy/burnt.

Growing up in SF, I feel like we didn't have that many good Korean restaurants outside of the few regular spots, so it's always great to see new places pop up! When I saw this was another kalbijim competitor, I got even more excited. I came on a Friday evening with two friends and we were able to get seated without too much of a wait, though the restaurant stayed busy the entire time we were dining, and I doubt the short wait time will last long. We ordered the kalbijim and galbitang, which are my usual two items at Daeho so I could do a proper comparison. - Kalbijim: This was a strong competitor! The meat was so tender and flavorful, as well as the potatoes and radish that soaked up all the marinade. I do feel like they gave fewer rice cakes than Daeho though, and maybe the cheese layer was thicker because it took longer to blowtorch. We ordered this medium spicy without realizing that was the second lowest spice level - definitely would order spicy or hot next time. - Galbitang: The beef was super tender, but the broth was a bit saltier and less beefy by comparison. - Banchan were pretty standard but good! I especially liked the pickled cucumbers. Service was good, and they were quick to respond when my friend broke a water glass LOL. It was a clean, bright space that's good for a small group hangout or casual date. One thing was that the restaurant was super warm - not sure if it's always like that but hopefully just a fluke that day. There are other dishes I wanted to try too (particularly the jeongol), but unfortunately we could only eat so much, considering the large portion size of the kalbijim. Even though Daeho is more conveniently located for me, I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

===TL;DR=== - SUYUK JEONGOL - combination ===TMI=== Finally got the chance to try this spot. Luckily there wasn't a long wait for a Monday night. Still recommend to get reservation ahead of time tho. The restaurant had a clean Korean inspired aesthetic and the layout is very reminiscent to Daeho's setup. They provided a good section of banchans. In terms of the Korean-style ox bone broth hot pot, visually, it felt like there were less variety compare to other similar restaurants in the Bay Area... but you get more veggies like additional mushrooms. The broth itself was delightful. As always, don't be afraid to ask for extra broth refills when your soup boils down! I think overall, they're nice for what it is. I still prefer Daeho but they're good alternatives. EOD, can't go wrong with comfort food!

Came in for a late dinner on a weekday night and we were able to get seated right away, even with a group of 6. The restaurant is bright with lots of seating for small and large parties. We ordered the following: - crispy yuk jeon: the pancakes were savory and had a super crispy edge, which I really liked. I think the beef filling could have used a little more flavor, but it was still good nevertheless - galbi jjim: this was a bit of a miss for me. there was a lot of short rib and they did not skimp out on any of the ingredients, but I felt like a lot of items were undercooked. The potatoes and carrots weren't soft enough, and the extra cheese we got on top wasn't fully melted. - combination suyuk jeongol: broth was very refreshing and comforting, with a ton of meat that was tender. Mushrooms were very tasty too. this was my favorite. Portion sizes were great, but I felt like the food hasn't been refined enough. Personally, I would choose Daeho for the galbi. Service was great though, and everyone was very friendly.

Way better than daeho, no 3 hour wait, hot pot was delicious as well. If you end up finding this place, you'll learn as well haha

I heard about this new Korean restaurant that recently (?) opened from a friend. The first time I came, there was a 40 minute wait so I decided to come back next time. I came back the next week around 5pm and waited 10 mins before getting seated. I ordered the yukhoe and the yukgaejang. The yukhoe was incredibly fresh, delicious and very sweet. The yukgaejang was comforting and hearty, paired with the side dishes, made my meal much more satisfying. My favorite was the fish cake, I had to ask for seconds! Service was quick and friendly! I'm excited to go back and try more of the menu, but the beef tartare and beef soup alone make this place worth visiting.

Saw this place was popping as it was the only place around with large groups of people waiting outside and we were lucky enough to get a seat. We were surprised that it was only still their soft opening. Mul-galbi (5/5): the soy -garlic broth hotpot was definitely something I've never had at a Korean restaurant before. It was packed with bean sprouts and short-rib. The broth was sweet and flavorful. Definitely something that tasted homey. Galbi Jim (5/5); We got this in large size. This was perfect for my party of 6 as it had plenty of meat, vegetables, and rice cake. We also got cheese on top. The meat was super tender and the flavors made it feel like it was my birthday. Crispy Yuk-Jeon (5/5): This was an amazing appetizer to start off the meal. The meat was tightly packed in the pancake as it provided the perfect balance of savory and crispy. Snow Yukhoe (5/5): This was by far the greatest beef tartare I've ever had as I just ate it up. It came with shredded pear, egg yolk, and Parmesan cheese. I loved how flavorful it was and how it soaked in all the flavors. The pear added a refreshing flavor. Haemul (5/5): This bibimbap was pretty spicy and came with so much seafood. Definitely recommend this if you think you ordered too much meat. Overall I highly recommend this place and will be here again!

Hwa Mi Won feels like Daeho's classier older sister - the interior is bright and airy and makes you feel a little more relaxed as you dig into the huge galbi jjim and access your primal self. We tried the kkori option with oxtail (go big or go home) and the short rib meat was so tender that we thought we were also eating the oxtail, only to find out at the end that we hadn't touched it at all. I was too full that night but even as leftovers, the oxtail meat was amazing (in part because the sauce everything is braised in is magic). I will say that the veggies could have been cooked more as they were a tad too crunchy for my taste (though when reheated at home they became the perfect texture for me). Service was great, and they also let us in without waiting on the Yelp waitlist, which at the time was at least 30 minutes! Slowly I begin to forget Daeho (and maybe even Sun Nong Dan)..

This place real cute tho The ambiance was set for my battle with the galbi jjim. The service was swift and the staff was friendly friendly. Now I want to highlight the food. The flavor of the galbi jjim had me in mouth watery heaven. It was tender, well seasoned, and came with a heavy dose of vegetable. Bonchon was on point with emphasis toward that fish cake. All in all, easy 5 star, easily would come back Cute place.

Just in time for fluffy season... A new place for a steaming bowl of collagen-rich seolleongtang AND a heaping pile of meltingly tender galbijjim to get in shape. Round shape that is but at least you'll be closer to that glass skin goals. Soft opening on 9/15/25, Hwa Mi Won took over Jang Soo BBQ. Open for takeout and indoor dining (dinner only). Walk-in only but you can virtually join the waitlist on Yelp. M E N U Korean comfort food - Apps: yukhoe (beef tartare) + yuk jeon (beef pancake), Dolsot Bibimbap: sizzling hot stone rice bowl, Galbijjim: braised beef short ribs, Tang: soups, and Jeongal: hot pot. Beer and soju available. F O O D * Banchan: Kimchi, fishcakes, kimchi cucumbers, kimchi radish While solid, I wish there was a better variety of banchan. They all had a similar mildly spicy flavor. Fav were the fish cakes, fresh and soft. * Wagyu Yukhoe: Beef Tartare w/ raw yolk, korean pear ($24): https://tinyurl.com/yer7ee6j - Mix before enjoying. Robust savory, meaty, and nutty flavor with a fresh sweet crunch from the pears. Great starter. * Combo Seolleongtang: Brisket duo, galbi, oxtail, tendon, cheek meat, wheat noodles, one rice ($27): https://tinyurl.com/yv25khjx - Traditionally comes unseasoned. Season the broth to your liking with salt, pepper, and green onions. - Rice was missing. Rivaling OG Korean restos in Santa Clara like Kunjip, the seolleongtang was excellent. Nourishing, milky broth full of clean beefy flavor chockful of meltingly soft meat and gelatinous tendons. The wheat noodles were mushy tho. Served with a tangy soy dipping sauce with onions and jalapeño for the meats. * Galbijjim: Beef Short Ribs w/ veggies, rice cakes, two rice (Regular Size-$75): https://tinyurl.com/yhjhpaya - Request medium spicy. - Add glass noodles (+$5). - Add cheese (+$5). The beef short ribs were hella tender with hearty potatoes and carrots. Unlike the traditional signature savory and sweet flavor profile, Hwa Mi Won's galbijjim is savory and peppery which is nice change from Daeho and Mashita in the city. Chewy rice cakes and wide glass noodles soak up that delicious sauce with the torched melty cheese balancing the mild spiciness while adding an indulgent richness. HITS THE SPOT! We choose the mixed purple rice which was on the mushy side. S E R V I C E Customer-oriented staff that's kind, friendly, and attentive. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Sophisticated and minimalist with 14 tables. P A R K I N G Street parking. We easily found a space on a weeknight. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal at Hwa Mi Won and it's great to see more Santa Clara quality Korean restos open in the city. If you're looking for deliciously satisfying Korean comfort meal, hit up this new gem in Outer Richmond.

The options were relatively mediocre but all safe choices I would say but I wasn't fully impressed or would say I need to come back to eat here. This is a great choice for Korean food in the Richmond/sunset area so you not have to drive far. The wagyu tartare was probably my favorite dish of the 3 items I ordered just because you don't see it often in Korean restaurants. They pair it with pears and it allows for a sweet taste which was great. The galbitang soup base was very clear and lightly salty which was good enough for me. Definitely be prepared to leave the restaurant smelling like food. They don't have great ventilation so my friend and I smelled like food from head to toe... The restaurant has very unique decorations and design that was different from what I've seen in most Korean restaurants.

We've come a handful of times since the soft opening, and it's been getting more popular!! The staff is very friendly and attentive. Restaurant has always been very clean and well designed. Galbi Jim; Dogani, size Large - great with and without cheese. We were able to feed our group of 4 with leftovers. They've added new side dishes the longer the restaurant has been open. Has plenty of meat and rice noodles included Galbi; Galbi-Tang - Made it spicy and this was my favorite broth. I have a decent spice tolerance, and the meat was absolutely tender. Noodles were good, just at the bottom of the bowl Seolleon-Tang; Dogani - Large pieces of tendon and the broth was amazing. The noodles were good, but not the main part of the dish. It does get warm in the restaurant, so we came out smelling a bit but the food is amazing. Parking can be a challenge in the area. Looking forward to trying more dishes.

Love the interior of this restaurant, a beautiful blend of traditional Korean aesthetics with modern minimalist vibes. Came here on a Friday night and got seated right away, just before the dinner rush. We ordered the crispy yukjeon and wagyu yukhoe; both dishes were savory and slightly sweet. We really enjoyed the crispy yukjeon, though I wish the dipping sauce had a bit more depth, more umami. The wagyu yukhoe was delicious, the Korean pear added a nice crisp sweetness that paired perfectly with the beef tartare. The standout dish of the night was the spicy mul-galbi. The meat was tender, the broth comforting and flavorful, and we even had plenty of leftovers that tasted just as good the next day. Service was decent overall, though it got a bit spotty once the restaurant got busy since we were seated in the corner. Still, the food and ambiance made up for it. Overall, great experience and I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu.

This might be my new favorite Korean restaurant in SF! I recently came here with my friend for dinner and loved their galbijjim. The braised short ribs were so tender and packed with flavor. I couldn't stop thinking about it the next day. The galbi tang was also comforting and perfectly seasoned. Need to go back soon!

Loved the ambiance and vibe of this restaurant. It was extremely clean and spacious. We ordered the Wagyu tartare and Galbijjim. I enjoyed the Wagyu tartare and thought it was super unique. The Galbijjim is though up to par with Daeho. I also enjoyed their side dishes !

Best new Korean food in the city! Food: 10/10 Yukoe is a treat I usually only get to have when I go back to Korea so I was so happy to see it on the menu! The marinade was a perfect mix that complimented the meat and the pear. The galbi jjim doesn't even compare to other places in the city - the others are either too sweet or doesn't have enough flavor. The flavor here is so rich and garlicky, the beef is literally melt in your mouth tender. I got it medium spicy with cheese which was amazing but next time will try it without spice just to taste the flavor by itself. Service: 10/10 It honestly felt Michelin level with the open kitchen and the number of servers around just watching to see if you need anything. There were numerous times when id be thinking about wanting scissors to cut the meat or more napkins or water and it literally just showed up seconds later... Ambiance: 10/10 Again felt Michelin level in terms of the cleanliness, aesthetic and layout. The only thing that sucked was I literally wanted to try every single thing on the menu and it was hard to choose! Will have to keep going back to try everything!

I was so stuffed after this meal but it was delicious! we got the wakyu yukhoe ($23) and galbijjim ($75) with glass noodles ($5). I enjoyed the tartare the most! so flavorful and fresh. the galbijjim was packed with ingredients, although I wish it had fewer potatoes and more of the others. meat was tender as well.

What better way to enjoy a rainy day in San Francisco than with some piping hot soup? Here were the dishes we ordered: Yuk Jeon - This was the dish I was most excited about. It is a pan-fried beef pancake wrapped in rice paper. Flavor-wise, it was so good; just wish it had been a bit crispier. Still, I'd order it again for the flavor alone. Galbijjim (Medium Spicy, with Cheese & Glass Noodles) - This came out bubbling and packed with fork-tender short ribs, carrots, daikon, rice cake, and glass noodles, topped with torched cheese. We ordered it medium spicy, but it was pretty mild to me (though perfect for the table). Next time, I'd definitely go spicier to balance the richness of the dish. Combination Seolleongtang - This was the highlight of the meal. The broth was rich, milky, comforting, and loaded with brisket, oxtail, and tendon. It comes unseasoned so you can adjust with salt and pepper to your taste. It was the perfect soup for this kind of weather. Cozy, flavorful, and satisfying. Would def come back and try more of their hotpots.

Soft opening, Thursday 6:30pm party of 6 + infant! Phone reservation made ahead of time. When you walk in you're hit with nice aesthetics of wood and a nicely lit restaurant. Comfortable bench and chair seats as well, super roomy. Staff was super nice and attentive. Ordered the Wakyu Yukhoe, Crispy Yuk Jeon, Kkori Galbi-JJim, Chadol & Yangji Seoulleong Tang. Wakyu Yukhoe- tender, though missing a little bit of flavor. Crispy Yuk Jeon- CRISPY indeed and tender beef. (Wish there was more in a order) Kkori Galbi-Jjim- enough for a party of 6 with leftovers as well. Super tender beef & oxtail. Not as saucy as other places but flavor is still there. Yangji Seoulleong Tang- milky broth so homey and hits the spot. Glad there's a Galbi JJim/(different type of Korean) place in the neighborhood and definitely will be back again.

Excited to finally try this spot! It's always booked, so we went right when they opened and got seated easily. We ordered the beef tartare, beef hot pot, and the kalbijim with cheese. The tartare was super fresh and flavorful. The hot pot was hearty and perfect for sharing. The kalbijim was the star--tender, rich, and the cheese made it extra comforting without being too heavy. Service was friendly and quick, and the food came out fast. The space feels cozy but still lively. Definitely worth planning ahead for a visit.

A new Korean spot in the Richmond! The restaurant was packed on a Thursday night. We were seated promptly as a party of 4 and they accommodated our stroller for our infant. The restaurant has a nice aesthetic, albeit it was incredibly smoky and warm inside. We ordered the seoulleong-tang, wakyu yukhoe, galbijjim (large), and had 4 rices (2 purple, 2 white). There are 4 banchan dishes - kimchi, fish cake, radish, and cucumber/onion. I wasn't a fan of the kimchi - it was super salty. I believe they added soybean paste to it. The other banchan dishes were solid. As for our rice bowls, my purple rice was quite wet (you can tell in the pictures) but it was a good portion. 1) Wakyu yukhoe - oddly lukewarm in temperature. It's supposed to be cold if I recall correctly when I had it in Korea. The flavor was very good but the texture was off. It was too chopped up, almost like dumpling filling. 2) Galbijjim - this was great. Better than daeho IMO, for value and taste! The beef was so tender and I liked that the dish wasn't too sweet. They're super generous with the cheese too! This was huge and we barely made through half of it. 3) Seoulleong-tang - solid! Nothing mind blowing, but they have a nice version. I thought it would come unsalted, but it's seasoned when it arrives to the table. Service was good in spite of it being busy. Would come back for their galbijjim for sure! Glad to only live a quick walk from here and not have to go to Japantown for Daeho.

Got the beef tartare, crispy yukjeon, and galbi jungeol. I enjoyed the Jungeol. Had mushroom, beef, green onion and bean sprout. The flavor of broth was so rich and tasty. The beef yukjeon was very crispy and juicy paired with the dipping soy sauce. The atmosphere was great came during lunch hours and it was not busy at all. Service was good I'd come back

This place Won Mi over with their oh so tender galbijjim and sleek modern interior. Compared to Daeho, they seem to put more of every ingredient in the galbijjim and slice the meat thinner, which i prefer. The menu is also much more extensive, with lots of comforting Korean dishes. The decorations are gorgeous, and I'd say the brightly lit atmosphere is more conducive to a meal enjoying good food & conversation rather than lively celebration / drinking (but please feel free to prove me wrong.) Service is attentive and friendly. Went during the first week of soft opening before word got out so didn't have to wait, but I hear the waitlist can be a couple hours now!

This place is delicious and authentic! Everything was perfect! They will even reheat your soup broth upon request. It came out boiling! We will be back.

New traditional Korean restaurant alert!! The soup is soooo good! It's even served in a traditional stone bowel. It's fancier with them heat sealing the takeout container for you. Dishes (ranked by best): 1) Seolleongtang (traditional milky beef bone soup): ooooof sooo good. It's def a must try. 2) Galbi Bibimbap: make sure to put the red gochujang sauce in it! 3) In-house made Banchan: the complimentary banchan of fish cake, onion and jalapeño, daikon, cucumber, and kimchi (it's got more of an herbal taste to it rather than spicy). Logistics: -Accepts cc -Can make reservations -Street parking only

Came in on a Saturday night around 6pm and waited about 15 min before getting seated. We ordered: Crispy Yuk Jeon: unique dish, great flavor and texture. My favorite dish from the night 5/5 Beef tartare: Ive seen great reviews on this, but I found our plate to be a bit chewy. Great flavors however. 3/5 Seolleongtang: this hit the spot. The meat was super tender and the noodles were cooked perfectly 4.5/5 Galbi bibimbap: Solid bibimbap loaded with vegetables. However, didn't think it was anything super special. I would skip this dish. 3/5 The food came out super fast and the service was very warm and welcoming. I loved all of the interior choices, especially the shoji wall in the back that gave the restaurant a cozy feel. I definitely want to come back and try the hotpot and galbi-jjim with a bigger party.

Need better ventilation in there. Also for the Galbi-Jjim- it was good but do people really like watching the cheese get torched at the table for 5 mins? Just put it under the broiler and bring it out that way... Ban chan needs work. Seolleongtang was good. i'd maybe come back for that and try the hotpot thing they got going on.

We came on a Sunday evening at 6:30 and waited around 10 minutes. The restaurant was really cute and modern vibes and had nice booth seating. We got the crispy yukjeon, which was tasty especially the crispy layer, although the portion was pretty small. The galbijjim was pretty solid, the meat was really tender although the vegetables could have been cooked longer in the sauce. The vegetables were a bit on the hard side and didn't soak up as much sauce as it could have. The service was really good, the servers were very nice and attentive and the food came out pretty fast.

Lovely new Korean spot in the Richmond! Interior is modern and tastefully decorated. Between three people, we split the regular galbijjim and combination seoul long-tang and left super stuffed. I would have to agree that their galbi jjim is better than Daeho's (and cheaper!!!). So tender and delicious. The best part is you can make a reservation :)

The food and banchan here are quite authentic and overall very good. The short ribs were tender and delicious. Two slight letdowns were that the sullungtang came pre-seasoned, which was a bit unusual, and the crispy meat pancake wasn't as crispy as expected (only the edges were). That said, everything still had great flavor, and the service was attentive throughout. I'd definitely consider coming back!

My friends and I have been looking forward to trying Hwa Mi Won since it opened a few weeks ago and it definitely met our expectations! The restaurant is super bright inside and looks very modern but isn't very large. When we came around 8 PM on a Friday evening, the waitlist was 10+ parties deep but cleared out pretty fast as not everyone was there. We showed up with a party of 8 so didn't expect to be seated but Kenny was super accommodating and made space for us across two separate tables near closing time! My friends and I tried: 1. Wagyu Yukhoe (8/10) - Marinade was good and the Korean pear mixed in well but it was a bit warm and I'm used to Yukhoe being cold 2. Chadol Yangji Seolleongtang (9.5/10) - This is the best Seolleongtang in SF!! I would come back just for this, but they definitely need to add more of the wheat noodles (it was essentially one mouthful). No additional salt required for this one for my tastes. 3. Galbitang (7/10) - Generally, I am not a fan of Galbitang and prefer Seolleongtang on any given day but my friends liked it! 4. Galbi-jjim (9.5/10) - The meat was extremely tender and the sauce tied everything nicely together. The large portion was more than enough to feed 4 of us along with the other dishes we ordered. I wish they cooked the potatoes for longer because they were hard and felt undercooked. IMO, better than Daeho and maybe even Sun Nong Dan in LA! Food came out quickly and service was great! Banchan was pretty good (especially the fishcake) and we liked how the cups were chilled so your water stayed cold. There was waitstaff around "hovering" a bit to ensure that water and banchans were filled in addition to empty plates being taken away. I would suggest waitlisting yourself ahead of time on Yelp on the weekend but be cognizant as they'll remove you from the list if you're not there. Thanks again to Kenny for making our experience a great one! He's the best! :)

Two months old and getting lots of buzz. Will be insanely busy in few more months. Great food and service and very cute, minimalist decor. We liked their Galbijjim (got the Kkori version with oxtail on Spicy level) more than Daeho's. Very generous portion of meat and great sauce. Also got the crispy Yuk Jun (fried beef pillows), and Combination Ox Bone soup (Modeum Tang). All were delicious but the Galbijjim was the star of the night. The banchan variety is limited but very fresh and delicious especially the cold fish cakes with onion and the cucumber salad. Great new find and gem. Go before the waits become insane.

Made a reservation here and upon walking to the restaurant, I noticed there was a ton of smoke coming out of the door. When we got into the restaurant, it was super smoky so we waited outside until we got seated since we were early. The kalbijjim with cheese was tasty, but got tired of eating it after a while. I also liked the beef pancakes, but the banchan here is mid except for the fishcakes and also the Short Rib Stone Pot (Galbi Dolsot) was disappointing and lacked flavor it only came with 4 pieces of galbi smh. To be honest, they need to have a ventilation system in here cause it feels like you're like in a hot box while you're eating and it's kinda uncomfortable and stuffy. I wasn't like super blown away by the food so I probably wouldn't come back.

Ambiance was a much needed upgrade from original restaurant with nice lightwood floor, well illuminated with a beautiful mural. Service was quick once seated but get there early or youll be waiting for at least an hour depending on how fast people eat. We got the $75 short rib and tendon. It was amazingly tender with varying levels of spice you can add from none to volcano hot. It was worth the wait. Parking can be found in the richmond district aves

I was about to give up on the SF food scene, but thanks to this place, my hope has been restored. Managed to catch them on the first day of their soft opening and I'll be coming back with all my friends. The decor was simple but classy. And the banchan was some of the better ones I've had. I especially liked the fishcake since it was well seasoned and spicy. Ordered the yukhoe and the combination seolleong-tang and the flavor to price ratio was off the charts! Yukhoe was refreshing with the Korean pear. But I'll be back for their seolleong-tang. It was so milky and rich; loaded with brisket, galbi, tendon, and oxtail. With jars of salt and pepper to season to taste, every bite is perfection. Service was wonderful and it was nice to see their friends and family come through to congratulate them on their opening. I'm glad I missed my bus stop to be able to discover this gem today.

I loved this place, would totally come back! The interior was stunning and reminded me of remnants of Korea. And omg the staff here is sooo nice!! Shoutout to Kenny and the chef who gave us extra portions of galbijim because we waited for over an hour and a half and an appetizer for free as well. The staff were super upfront about the wait times and tried to accommodate as best as they could. We came on a Saturday night around 7PM and still had to wait for an hour and a half, but this place is definitely worth trying. Super delicious and the meat was so tender, soft, and flavorful. We got bibimbap, galbi jim, hotpot. Everything was delicious and the portions were well worth. If you're thinking of going to Daeho, DON'T! Come here instead :)

To sum it up: have been here twice and food especially broth did not disappoint! If you want to try different Korean beefy soup, get the Suyuk Jeongol. I have been here twice in the last month, so this review is for both of experiences. The first time I came here was around 5:10 pm on a Saturday and I was with my husband and 21 month old daughter. *On a side note, I appreciate this place having an online Yelp Waitlist action so you can put your name down while on the way there. Ok back to the review, we ended up waiting for almost 1 hour for our table. There were several large parties eating and waiting to be seated, and this place is relatively new with bright lights (my daughter kept mentioning about the lights lol) so I understand its popularity. When we got seated, my daughter had a high chair and we got our menus and ordered. I did post photos of the menu as part of this review because when I tried to look at the menu on Yelp, there were no updated photos. The menu photos are from 11/1/2025 and when I came to eat here last week, it was the same menu. While we were eating, we did feel like we were being watched because of the long wait. Plus, my daughter was talking loudly and demanding which food she wanted to eat next so that could be a part of it too lol Btw, this place does not have specific toddler/kid friendly utensils/bowl; so we had to feed my daughter. Bad day to not bring her utensils/bowls lol We have eaten our fair share of Korean food in the Bay Area (ie., Brother's, Han II Kwan, Kunjip Tofu, Daeho, Han Sang, 10 Butchers, Minari, Manna, Toyose, etc) so we were excited to try a different Korean restaurant and new items. The beef pancake appetizer was different and crispy, although it was more oily than other pancakes I've tried like seafood pancake from Brother's and Kunjip. The beef tartare was pretty good but it did not provide any chips or seaweed to go with it. We ate it with the mixed rice it came with our entrees. The Galbitang broth was very delicious and we added dumplings $3 but the dumplings fell apart in the soup. I like my dumplings intact even if it was in the broth so that wasn't ideal for me. Overall, the food and broth was memorable and made us want to come back again, which we did but with more people this time because they had Galbijim and hot pot items that could serve 4 people and we only had 2 adults at that time and couldn't eat everything lol During the 2nd visit, I put my name on the online Yelp waitlist as soon as they opened at 5 pm on a Sunday night and I was 6th place in line. I arrived 10 min after 5 pm and our table was ready which was perfect. We were able to get seated in the first seating. We ordered the Galbijim (as seen on our photo) and it is definitely tastier and less sweeter than the Daeho one. A must get but only if you have more people in your party. We also ordered the Suyuk Jeongol which is like a hotpot dish with ox tail, Galbi, beef tendon, and lotsssss of mushrooms lol if you're not a mushroom fan, like my husband, then this may not be the dish for you. I LOVE mushrooms so this was great for me. Sorry I didn't take a photo, but there is one on Door Dash lol what I really love about this dish was the broth!!! We are broth people so when I first drank it, I immediately felt warmer. It was also cold that night so warm comforting soup really hits differently. You can taste the richness in the broth. Their burner where this hotpot dish was sitting on was also cleaner and slim looking compared to other old burners like the Toyose one. Overall, we appreciate the different food items this place has and I can guarantee you this place will continue to be busy as the weather gets colder and nothing feels better than tasty broth that warms up your body and soul on a cold night. Oh and this place only opens from 5-9 pm from Thursday-Tuesday.