Hwaro

Delicious Korean comfort food. Scaled down menu given the times, but you'll still find plenty of dishes to enjoy. Excellent chicken wings, tasty hangover soup. Great taste and value. Highly recommend Hwaro,and it's the only Korean food you'll find in the area.

Love all the dishes we order!! Highly recommended! We ordered bulging stuffed mushroom, spinach salad, japchae, fried chicken ( so nice that they allow us to request all the flat wings). All of the dieshes were delicious, especially the wings- love how jcrunchy they were on the outside and juicy on the inside. The bathrooms (yes, there are two!!!) Were super clean which is a plus. Tips, 1) Wednesday special 50% of all bottle of wines 2) Get a 10% discount ( while promotion is still last) if check in on Yelp!

Better than Stone bowl in the height and better prices! Good portions and everything. Definitely recommend!

Friendly folks and delicious food. The pandemic menu is limited but what's available is good (and well-suited to takeout). The fried chicken is flavorful and wonderfully crispy. I'd like a vegetarian soup option, but that gives me another reason to go back after vaccine-prevalence. :)

Such a wonderful dinner!! Truly a gem. MUST try the beef short ribs, and the Korean ramen was fantastic as well. Also had the taco trio as an appetizer. We will definitely be back!

Yum yum yum. Had the KFC and kimchi fried rice and I'll have it again, and again, and again. They say wings but these are the biggest, juiciest, meatiest cuts totally worth trying. Local business is so easy to suport when it's this good. I'll be happy to try the menu.

A lovely new trendy restaurant serving classic Korean fare with an American touch. I personally had a fantastic experience dining at Hwaro and would certainly recommend it to close friends and family who enjoy Korean BBQ, fried chicken, sizzling platters, etc. If you aren't familiar with this cuisine I would recommend the green bean sizzling appetizer which is to-fricking-die-for, The fried chicken (which you can order half of one flavor and half of another if you aren't sure) , or if you're more in the mood for beef, I recommend the sizzling bulgogi platter (which is a massive serving; feeds 3-4 easily). I'm sure regardless of what you end up ordering, you will have a memorable and magical time dining here.

Great new place, with good music and friendly vibe. And now they have their liquor license and have 4 taps in service. Today they have Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, Blue Moon, Sapporo and Calicraft Kolsch. They've also begun to serve stone bowl bibimbab! Yum!

This place is amazing! We came for a girls night and left feeling like it was a memorable night out. Good: - The food is all amazing - loved the korean dishes like the gimbap and the american ones like the tater tots and the tofu stews - It's super easy to share - the kimchi mushroom dish was harder to share but it was quite the unique dish - The owner came and hung out with us for a bit in the middle too and then gave me birthday shots, which was so much fun! - The live DJ was super fun Bad: - Food does take a while to come out and we had to ask about where one of our dishes went, but they all eventually came out - It can get loud inside Overall such a good experience and loved how much care the staff seemed to put into making this a great new place to go!

We visited Korner Store on a Saturday night, and while it wasn't too crowded, the energy was great. Coming from Koreatown in LA, we're pretty picky when it comes to Korean fried chicken--but Korner Store really impressed us. We tried the KFC wings in the yuzu jalapeño flavor, and they were a standout. The yuzu was bright and bold, not too spicy. Highly recommend if you're into unique flavor combos! We also ordered the bulgogi stuffed mushroom, spicy pork belly, and spicy raw crab. Everything was solid, and the crab especially tasted super fresh. The cocktails were another highlight--very creative. I can definitely see myself coming back with friends to hang out, try more drinks, and explore more of the KFC flavors. The vibe is cool and stylish for the neighborhood, and the staff were friendly. Overall, a great experience. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving Korean food!

I'm so glad I finally got to check this spot out! The fried chicken was a huge highlight and now one of my faves. The yuzu jalapeno was my favorite and the soy garlic was way better than Bon Chon or bbq chicken in my option. The chicken was huge, meaty, and very crispy. It wasn't overly battered and had the perfect ratio. It was juicy as well. That said, I wasn't a fan of the tteokbokki. The sauce was a little watered down and the tteok resembled udon noodles. I know it's a variant, but I prefer the thicker tteok personally. The cocktail we ordered was very well balanced and wasn't too sweet. The service was nice. They did the occasional check ups on us and the food came out quick. I like the music they played as well. We came on a Thursday so it was pretty empty, but they still had some bangers on their playlist. I'll definitely be back for the chicken!

A poocha like place in south sf! Came on a Friday night and was seated immediately. They even had a live dj. We got some typical Korean pub food (fried chicken, corn cheese, rice cake, and tater tots) and was pretty average. Though the rice cake wasn't your typical short and thick rice cake vs long and thin ones, which was a nice touch. We also got a pitch of the rice beer to try and it was actually delightful. Would come back again to try their cocktails and if you're having a lowkey night.

Came here on a Saturday evening around 7pm and it was not packed. Only about two other tables sat around me. Got seated quickly but for some reason the staff did not give any menus so we had to flag him down a few times in order to get the menus. The food itself was pretty tasty. I liked the raw marinated crab and shrimp. You should eat it with rice because eating it alone can be salty. Plus they give you a bowl of rice and seaweed paper with the raw dishes. The rose rice cake was absolutely different and delicious. The rice cake is longer and it was chewy. The jalapeno yuzu chicken wing was decent, it did taste like yuzu for sure but it wasn't anything that stood out. The food itself is worth coming here to try but the service is meh. The worker did not check up on us often. When he gave the bill, well he gave another tables bill instead and there were only two other parties in there.... Paid the bill and asked for a receipt but I think they just forgot to bring it out.

I enjoyed the food and ambiance. On a Thursday evening, it was very laidback. We had reservations but didn't need them. The seating was on high stools which can be uncomfortable but I found them to be fine. Gender neutral bathrooms were a nice touch. There was a sign in the bathroom that I appreciated about the establishment serving liqueur but not advocating binge drinking. I think it's nice to address. The Korner Island Sweet and delightful blend of fruity flavors. The guava stands out. Nice subtle coconut rim. Wasabi Octopus It's red! And not super spicy. A pretty standard wasabi octopus. Tteok Bokki Chewy and delicious. Great sauce, bit of spice. Hangover Soup The broth is good and not overwhelming. The beef is well cooked. Korean Fried Chicken - Soy Garlic The KFC is so good! Love the soy garlic on the wing. It's a subtle blend. Corn Cheese Tasty. I like the crispy pieces on the corn and cheese.

I went on a Wednesday evening and it was pretty empty. The decor was fun and welcoming, but overall I felt that the food was decent but too expensive. The soju cocktails, Mango delight and Milky yakult were tasty and refreshing. I also ordered the egg soufflé and taco trio (with bulgogi, pork, and kimchi). They were decent and portions were sizable. The hangover soup and soft tofu soup were good and very very hot (be careful!). I also got a side of rice to eat with the soups. It was an enjoyable meal but not as flavorful as I would've liked.

We came here on a Saturday night to celebrate a friend's graduation. It wasn't a packed house, so we managed to grab a table right away. They have a great selection of soju, ranging from affordable to premium. They even sell popular Korean food here like fried chicken, kalbi, spicy marinated crab, and more. Their prices are on the higher end so I'd recommend pregaming before arriving, if you're looking to get drunk. The owner is super sweet and came over to check up on us often. The space is large enough to have a mini dance floor. They play great music and even have a live DJ on certain nights. I've never been to Korea but the decor of this spot sure makes it feel like I'm there!

Raw wasabi octopus $9 slimy and good. Goes well with the rice Boneless chicken with yuzu sauce $13 was crispy Spicy raw marinated crab $35 I enjoyed this but it seems to be an acquired taste as my cousins did not enjoy it too much Kimchi fried rice $17 favorite Comes with gloves Friendly staff Clean bathrooms Would come again

Went here for a birthday party and ordered the Kimchi bowl with bulgogi beef and tried the fried chicken and it was just ok. I wouldn't really order it again and the biggest complaint I have is the service, maybe it was different because it was for an event, they need to improve on that. But the positive side is I ordered the Tequila Mule and it was good! Also the space was nice we had enough room to dance!

I came here with friends before going to an event at Cow Palace and was under the impression that this place is a bar that just happens to serve food. However, after entering, the restaurant staff quickly forced us to choose a table to sit down at and order as a group. When the waitress came to take our order, I asked upfront if we could order separately on individual tabs because some of us were not drinking. I was abruptly informed that they do not split checks here. Okay. But why not allow us to order drinks and/or snacks (not a full meal) at the bar, since this is after all a bar? The situation left a bad impression, so I decided not to order any drinks and only ordered a small snack, since I needed something at least to get through the night. All my friends had come here before and spoke highly of it, but I unfortunately cannot relate. I would've been happy to give the restaurant more business if they operated like a normal bar, but it seemed like they just wanted to corral us to a table to get higher gratuity like at a standard sit-down restaurant.

The owner Nick rocks! He cares about his customers, knows how to take care of people, has a very cool staff (ie.Manny ad the bartender - super quiet guy btw), and is all about having a good time! I still need to come back for some kbbq next time!)

Came here a while back and the food was so great! There was a DJ playing in the front. There was also Games happening. It was such a vibe. The servers were pretty friendly there.

Oh my god, such a fun place to be! We were here for an event and this place is great. Loved the buffet style with the DJ! The food hit the right taste spot! Great Kim hi and sides, mains were all great as well! And that Rise Teobokki, whoooo! Soo good!

The raw marinated crab and shrimp were definitely the highlights of the restaurant. Essentially a pocha like place. We also really loved the wasabi octopus, fried chicken with yuzu glaze and tteboki. Easy to eat and drink a lot here - be careful with the alcohol!!

Casual eating bar vibe with a small DJ booth and dancefloor. Very friendly owners that drank with our table Loved the sparkling pomegranate soju, tasted like soda! Our party of 7 ordered a ton of different dishes. Everything was good but nothing epic. I understand that this is not a legit restaurant so I'm fine with this. As a suggestion, I think adding banchan and galbijjim would really elevate the menu and increase more drinking while at the table. We came on a Friday night and the DJ was actually just the owner and he just had Spotify going until 11pm. I had to leave so I'm not sure what the vibe is like and if people actually dance. They play kpop and other Asian music

Came lil before closing and i must say what a hidden gem! Got the korean fried chk, and the loaded tots and the teokkoboki to go, had a korean IPA while i waited and service was spectacular!

Came here for a friend's birthday on a Friday night. It was quite empty around 8pm, but more people came throughout the night. I liked the lights and decor of the store. The staff was super friendly, especially the bartender with the Philadelphia tattoo! We ordered the teokbokki, dumplings, and gimmari seaweed rolls for snacks. They're sharable snack sizes. There's a variety of sojus and cocktails to choose from. We ordered a soju that suspiciously tasted like water... it crept up on me real bad haha. The music was bumpin' all night. It's a cool hangout spot!

Anju!! My friends and I wanted to try this new Korean/bar place that recently opened. The atmosphere and vibes inside is vibrant with a fun DJ! We of course ordered soju's and tried a bunch of stuff on their menu. Their tteok bokki was unique since it's the long ones. A must try! Their cheese corn, galbi, buldak chicken, and marinated raw shrimp was amazing. We cleaned up every single dish! The only thing is that the portions are a bit small especially for the price. But I guess if you drink more you'll be less hungry? Would love to come again!

Very ecstatic pocha style spot that blends a Korean style bar with a night club atmosphere. There's a dj playing music in the corner making the place quite lively. Interior looks super artsy with a lot of posters and decorations hanging on the walls. They have a wide variety of soju to beer to Korean inspired cocktail options and a solid selection of bites to go with all the drinking. Came on a Saturday night and it was such a party in there where people were dancing and downing drinks. Pretty fun if you're into that type of atmosphere! Service here was super quick and our server + (I think the owner?) was very accommodating/made sure we were doing fine or needed more drinks. Between 4 people, we ordered: Golden fried chicken: soy hellapeno & yuzu delight - would definitely recommend! Super crispy and flavorful Monster style Tater tots w/ bulgogi -Tater tots were bomb Spicy pork belly - would def recommend this as well Tteokbokki - wanted to like this but it was just ok. The rice cakes texture was just too mushy Red monkey makgeolli - sweet with an alcoholic kick! Neoul bom makgeolli And Soju of course Overall a great experience, would def come back!

A lovely spot for good food and drinks that makes you feel like you're in Korea! We pre ordered the raw marinated prawns and crab and these were yummy - especially the crab!! We also really liked the raw octopus with wasabi. The soft tofu soup was a little different than normal as it was sweet but still great! Loved the teokkbokki because of the long and chewy ones! The fried chicken was a smaller portion than we expected but all the food was great overall. We got a variety of drinks including makgeolli, soju, and beer and enjoyed all of this. We unfortunately encountered a drunk customer who had an accident near our table - but the manager of the store was really apologetic and offered us some free drinks to make up for it. We'll definitely be coming back for their kpop nights as we were also a little disappointed we didn't hear kpop the night we went but were promised their K-pop's nights will be super fun!

The Food Bulgogi with portobello mushroom is an absolute must and a star dish. Super great with cheese and I had a side of pickled daikon. The daikon didn't seem too pickled, but serving, but slightly overpriced. I really could have done without the dragonfruit beer which one of the staff really pressured me to buy, but he also recommended the bulgogi mushroom which was spot on, I am just not a beer person at all and would have preferred another drink. Sometimes you try things you've never had for the sake of it and he said it was rare for some event. It did have a nice smell though. The Ambiance Very cute decorations, all bright, and cute stands with some other Korean snacks. The place while intended for adults as a bar, has several tables and local families came with their children (under 10 years old), who were running around which I found surprising, but also noted that it's a generally very safe and clean environment that is well lit. Verdict ‍ All in all, I'd come here again, but for other drinks. The mushroom dish was great but they have other ones I would also like to try. One star less for the beer, sometimes it's better to listen to the customer.

Super cool interior with images of korean streets on the walls. Very colorful and has cool neon signs as well. There is plenty of seating inside, mostly tall tables with bar stools. Service was great! Had my water filled multiple times and got asked how things were many times. Parking is okay in the area, but not in the safest neighborhood. We ordered: -raw crab: came with sesame oil, rice, seaweed pack, and gloves. Wasn't too spicy and tasted fresh. Also gave a good portion size. Limited portions daily! -KFC with yuzu sauce: juicy pieces and liked the sauce. The pieces are more popcorn chicken sized. -wasabi octopus: fresh and yummy! pairs well with soju. -plain soju Overall, would come again for the good service and food. We spent ~$95 for everything listed, so definitely more of a weekend treat meal for me!

Good food and fun vibe! This is a bar that serves yummy Korean food. My favorites were the galbi, gimmari and soy marinated raw shrimp. I would recommend making a reservation and telling them you want the crab, if you want to try that. They run out quickly. The staff was friendly. There was a DJ and it gets pretty loud in there, so it's difficult to have conversation, but you can dance instead!

Everything from food and service was a whole vibe! Definitely a great place to kick start my trip to South Korea later this year. A great place for date night or a fun night with friends. They have an excellent list of drinks and food options, so you'll forsure have an amazing night ahead. Btw, I was told it's giving Korea Nightlife ;) Let's get into what we ordered: - Seoul Mate x2 - So-Maek - Spicy Corn Cheese - Spicy Raw Crab - Gochujang Beef Bulgogi - Kimchi Fried Rice Bon appetite!

Fun spot with authentic flavors! I thought it was so cool that they had a mini dance floor and a DJ booth at the front. The owner was very kind and welcoming. Between my party of 4, we got 3 dishes to share and 2 drinks. The marinated raw shrimp was by far my favorite! It was so tender yet flavorful, and it paired amazingly with the rice and seaweed that came with it. They even provided gloves for a mess-free experience. We also got some spicy rice cakes and hangover soup -- both of which were also delicious and filling. For the drinks, we got a passion fruit-based soju cocktail in a pitcher and this was a bit underwhelming as it tasted watered down, but easy to drink. And the last drink order was a rice wine, which they served in a gold "tea" pot with small bowls which felt very authentic. I'd come back!

Can't say enough great things about this place. First off, Dmitry & Avery were so nice and sweet. Great vibes for sure. The food was super tasty. We ordered the spicy raw crab, kalbi, and the korean fried chicken. They all tasted delicious! The ambiance is super chill, great for conversations and great for vibing out. Definitely worth stopping by om a weekday for some amazing korean food :)

Celebrated a childhood friend's birthday here recently with some delicious drinks and the friendliest owner and staff in town! Will be back to try the food and luxuriate in the amazing vibes.

New Korean bar in the area! There's a lot of potential and I'd want to come back to try other things! Vibes were good especially with all of the workers and owners being so nice and friendly. However, we did feel pretty pressured to order more food / alcohol since they came around so often to ask us. The place does feel pretty empty until 9PMish. The area is a bit sus and street parking is limited though. They hosted an open DJ night and music was good! My friend and I ordered the Tteok Bokki (2/5) and the shape was so abnormal like definitely not traditional Korean rice cake; we also found a long black hair in it :(. We also got the Spicy Cheese Buldak (3/5) which was alright. Lastly, we shared a Milky Yakult Cocktail (4/5) yummy but also you can't go wrong with Soju!

We came here for JYP night. Tickets were $25 per person, but it includes all you can eat Korean drinking food and a raffle ticket to win a poster. The first hundred people will also get some random small gift. We got here around 7:30pm and the place was already pretty packed. There was a great variety of food at the all you can eat station - fried chicken, fries and tater tots, fried gimmari and mandu, beef bulgolgi, spicy pork, dakgalbi, chive pancakes, japchae, and tteubokki. All the food were freshly made and straight out of the pan, and they frequently restocked with batches of new food. Everything tasted really good, and the ayce itself was already worth the $25. I definitely maximized on the food with multiple rounds of bulgolgi and rice cake. There were special drinks for JYP night, and we got the Maniac for $15. It had 4-5 shots in it and was similar to a long island ice tea. We also got a kpop idol gift card to go along with the drink which was nice. The place got pretty packed around 8:30pm, the music was blasting and people were dancing to their favorite kpop songs. People were respectful and everyone was having fun. Overall the vibes were great and it was a fun way to spend a rainy Friday night.

Came here for dinner with some friends. It is veryy cute vibe but a lot smaller than I thought. The service was very quick. The mango drink was okay but I really liked the passionea one. The soy sauced marinated crab was not available since it's seasonal but we were able to get the spicy version. It definitely still hit the spot. The galbi was a little sweeter than I'm used to and I wished we got a little more. The kimchi fried rice was my favorite. It looked a bit soggy at first but it was very good. Ooohh and the taco trio was super delicious. It sounded kinda weird at first but it really works together! Lastly, the spicy pork belly was perfect. I liked how they added other veggies in it.

My new favorite bar! The yummy drinks and bites. The vibes. The service. Everything is a hit here! And everyONE is a hit. In all honestly the staff is the cherry on top. Without them, it'd just be Korner Store Bites. Unlike other Korean bars, they have a full bar. Fancy cocktails where the ingredient list looks like an essay, and actually good wine - not just Soju. I liked their old fashioned and gin cocktail most. If you like sweet drinks, I heard they were superb, but I didn't try them because I was too busy eating and drinking. For the food - I'm not usually a fan of soy marinated crab or prawns, and I try to avoid tots but fusion Korean tots are a different game. And the seafood was so fresh and delish here. And mozzarella stuffed portobello mushrooms topped with REAL Sriracha? And during the shortage? No expense spared! They even gave us a Sriracha bottle because of our huge group, it being my uber cute friend's birthday, and honestly, because the gal bartender is just so so nice. So come here, eat and drink your heart out, pay a visit to the bar, and have a grand time. It's a VIBE!

If you are looking for a bar serving Asian flavor alcoholic drinks, this is the place to go. There are a lot of street parking nearby. You can also get here via Bart. It's quite hidden so make sure you follow GPS well :) Our waiter was so friendly and attentive. He walked through the menu in detail. He also made recommendations for first timers. His device made this place a 5 stars for me. The food were good. They were perfect snacks to go with our cocktails. We lost track of time just from chatting and snacking our way through the evening. Sometimes the restaurant has special event. So if you follow the Instagram page, you may find some interesting theme Dj night. We missed Jay Park's night as we had to head out early. But I really liked the laid back and friendly vibe here.

Went here on a Wednesday evening, so probably not the best judge of the "vibes" people are taking about, it was pretty dead. Regardless, orders the spicy pork belly ($23) and the monster tater tots ($13). The pork belly was so good, though the helping wasn't *too much* given the price. The tater tots were such a large amount, and they were so great at first. After a while though, the sauce they put on them (some garlic aioli) started to become heavy and difficult to get down. Had to leave some for them to take away which I never do! Overall, was charged $39 +20% tip. Decent place but given the area, a little pricey.

Soju and head. Say, LESS. But, I'll say more because keeping it PG here. Soju and raw prawn heads! And, only two places serve it in the Bay...The Korner Store (TKS) is one of them. Earlier this year, TKS moved from The Mission to The Excelsior and it was the right move...providing nightlife to the south side of the city. They're open for dine-in (indoor) and takeout. No delivery. M E N U Anju, Korean drinking food. A la carte menu: Small bites, salad, meat (entrees), and specials: spicy raw crab and soy marinated raw prawns. They no longer have the $20 AYCE anju. Beer, soju, and cocktails (hard liquor available). Many Korean restos and bar only carry the green bottles (Jinro, Good Day, Chum Churum, etc) but TKS carries a line of premium soju that's worth checking out. D R I N K S * Jinro Ilpoom, 24% abv (shot - $9.95): https://tinyurl.com/45m8k5w6 Strong and dry but easy to drink with the slight plum flavor finish. * Golden Barley, 17% abv (shot - $8.95) Nice roasty flavor. The owner introduced me to Jay Park's soju (newly launched in the US) which is stroooong (22% abv) with a kick. F O O D * Hangover Soup: Medium Spicy Beef Bone Broth w/ beef, napa cabbage ($11.95): https://tinyurl.com/myw7bjef Hot, comforting, and spicy with soft cabbage and tender beef slices. After several rounds at HH elsewhere, this hit the spot! * Kimchi Stuffed Mushroom: Portobello Mushroom w/ kimchi, mozzarella cheese ($12.95): https://tinyurl.com/2f8u8usa Korean spin on stuffed mushrooms. Can't go wrong with a meaty portobello and melty, stretchy cheese. The richness is balanced by the acidity of the kimchi. * Spicy Pork Belly: Pork Belly w/ special gochujang sauce ($17.95): https://tinyurl.com/4mty8t3d --Add cheese (+$3) Spicy, tender, flavorful, and rich with cheese pulls...what's not to like? I know pork belly and cheese sounds like overkill BUT it works. The pork belly is on the leaner side so it wasn't too greasy with the melty cheese. * Soy Marinated Raw Prawn w/ rice, seaweed, wasabi (8 pc - $29.95): https://tinyurl.com/y5xp75nv Gejang (raw crab) is all the rage these days but IMO, saewoo jang (raw shrimp/prawn) is where it's at...it's easier to eat and I feel like I won't crack a tooth trying to get all the meat out. The soy marinated raw prawns are served with a of hot bowl of rice with a raw yolk, pack of seasoned seaweed, wasabi, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Season the rice with sesame oil and *mix mix mix*. Then, DIY wraps with the seaweed, seasoned rice, raw prawn, tobiko, wasabi and sesame seeds: https://tinyurl.com/5bv8xfdy. Addicting flavors and textures - salty, sweet, umami, zesty, nutty and crunchy, firm, and soft. It's like an amaebi baby hand roll...just souped up. BOMB. Don't forget the heads! Mmm... S E R V I C E Warm and friendly with good vibes all around. We were welcomed in by the kind manager and Ina, the owner made her rounds checking in with customers to make sure they were enjoying themselves. Prompt food service around 6:30 pm (not busy yet). A M B I A N C E Lively bar scene with murals from the streets of Korea. Nine high tops tables and small dance floor with DJ booth (spinning every night after 9 pm) P A R K I N G Street parking only. Overall, I'm happy that TKS moved to The Excelsior and brought their delicious anju and good vibes along with them. Def a spot to hit up if you're in the area!

Okay, I hate how I haven't written a review for Korner Store yet... They only helped throw one of the most fun bday parties for my friend EVER when they first opened and I didn't take the time to review -.- The good: + such a cool, intimate party space. Loved their 90s hip hop music and dance songs later in the night! It was like Raven the club but with munchies, AC, seating and soju cocktails all within arms reach @___@ what a vibe, especially for a millennial like me tryna enjoy tings in my comfy seat lol + omfg they had an ayce small bites buffet that was only like $20 and that was absolutely delicious... + service was above and beyond.... Crew went above and beyond to make sure bday boy was having fun and his crew was never patched ^__^ + curious to try their raw marinated crab one day The meh: Absolutely nothing

Had a fun hangout here on a Thursday night! They were busy but not crowded, easy to get a table for 8 at 8:30pm. The DJ took our request and my little group hit up the dance floor and had a blast. The owner is so sweet, I've only been here a few times and she always recognizes me! Our group ordered a bunch of tasty soju, as well as a ginseng rice wine called bekseju which I loved. Specialty Cocktails * Seoul Mate - 3.5 stars Our server recommended this one as the least boozy-tasting cocktail (though all the cocktails have the same amount of alcohol). It was sweet.. a little too sweet for me, and I like sweet drinks! * Gom Old Fashioned - 4 stars This smelled delicious, and it came with a fun teddy bear-shaped piece of ice! Strong for me, but I'm not generally into old fashioned's. But I'm sure my partner would love this since this is his drink.

On par service! Food and drinks came out super quick! Recommend: Going before 8pm. Ordering the Monster Style Tater tots (5/5) with beef bulgogi. the Seoul Mate and Old Fashioned drinks (4.5/5) Overall, would definitely come back here! They hold events for holiday events. Next events informed about were Lunar New Year. Definitely check this place out even if you aren't a K-pop enthusiast :) Lastly, Demetri is a godsend!! He is the absolute best!

Came here late on a Thursday night and brought some friends. We got beer & soju and some bites. Everything was delicious but my #1 favorite was the raw marinated crab. The owner Ina was so nice and helped us even though they were closing early that night. My friends also really enjoyed the music. We will definitely be back!

Where do I even start?? I love Korner Store! Ina, their owner is so kind ! They brought back their appetizer bites and let me tell you, they are freakin' delicious!! We had: The tater tots The fried squids The cheese corn Their fried chicken bites with honey mustard We were here during a Warriors game and enjoyed a $5 beer pitcher with some yummy flavored sojus. It had a lively ambiance with a live dj that night. Last but not least, please get the hangover soup! It's like a warm hug!! It's a great spot to go with friends and share good food and drinks at a great value!

A very trendy KBar in SF! This place is definitely on-trend with the aesthetic, neon-lighted Korean bar playing bay area music in the background lol. We happened to go on DJ night where they let local DJs play their own music in the restaurant starting at 9pm which I thought was a cool idea. All of the food we had was good, some tasting less authentic than others, but overall a good place to satisfy your Korean food cravings! The tater tots with bulgogi were soo crispy and cooked perfectly. The service was solid and the food was quickly brought out. The restaurant tends to lean on the louder side (it's a bar) but would definitely be a perfect place to come with a group of friends. The restaurant offers an extensive list of drinks from soju cocktails to pitchers. Overall good experience!

Amazing new venue to hangout with friends, meet new friends, dance, drink and eat Korean snacks! There is a $20 cover charge, but the snack bar is AYCE, no extra charge (6-9pm) and it's a good selection of Korean treats from japchae, bulgogi, spicy squid, fried chicken, purple rice and all kinds of banchan. They feature different soju mixed drinks but also traditional makgeolli (unfiltered soju), makju. The owner, Aina and the bar staff are super friendly and makes amazing drinks. The downside, is parking isn't easy, so if coming here--catch an Uber. I highly recommend this place!!

rice cakes were like long udon noodles, not the traditional rice cakes i was expecting, also no mozzarella on the tteokbokki :// not a fan of the tater tots and the chicken wings were ok but def better elsewhere- not feeling authentic at all. the vibes are prob better at night and when it's more bar vibes.. feeling like food wasn't the main priority of the place which is ok

I came by when i saw they have raw shrimp (& crab) and got to try it! I was expecting to not feel great after but I am suprised at how well the shrimps were seasoned with the sauce and it's texture !! Definitely a try if you're up for something new ! The atmosphere of the place was great too and lively! There was a dj corner playing some nice songs! And the service was very nice, offering complimentary rice and seaweed aside to the dish I ordered !

Came here on a Thursday and it was packed at 6pm. Definitely come here early because there was a waitlist later on. They have a DJ playing hip hop music. It's cool that they let anyone DJ. Food: Spicy Raw Crab: 5/5 It's a little spicy but still very delicious if you can only handle mild spicy like me. It comes with seaweed , rice and sauce but I forgot to use the sauce but it's so flavorful you don't need the sauce. If you like poke then you will like this. It does get a little messy because of the sauce but worth it trying still. Monster Tater Tots: 5/5 It was crispy the entire time when we're eating it. It's not too oily but the sauce was bomb. I love the sauce the most, it was very addictive. It was a sweet and creamy kind of sauce. Adding the extra bulgogi gives it more texture and more protein. TKS Golden Fried Chicken : 4/5 Not a big fan on boneless fried chicken but the yuzu delight sauce was what made me want more of it. It was tangy and sweet. Very delicious wish they had ones with bones. It was a bit dry for my taste bud. Milky Yakult 5/5 I don't usually see mixed drinks at a Korean spot so it's nice to see something diff for people that loves trying new drinks. It's like an adult version of Milikis drink. It's not too strong either which is nice. Yogurt drink mixed with soju so it's like yogurt soju if you think about it. A cocktail drink has more flavor because it has lime and yogurt and Milkis drink. It's also more chill if you got a soju drink you will tend to drink more and it hits you harder. Mango Delight 4/5 My friend said it was delicious at the beginning but it gets strong at the end maybe stir it every time taking a sip. I thought this drink taste like Lychee for some reason. Get soju if you plan to drink more but if you want a chill night like us then get a cocktail drink. We were satisfied with one drink since the food definitely fill our belly up. Customer services 10/5 I want to say people are so friendly here and very helpful as well. They always check up on you to see if you need anything. They never rush you even though there's people waiting. Overall: I had an amazing experience,delicious food ,yummy drinks and good music too. I will definitely come back to try other items and bring my friends here. I would suggest come here early because it was packed on a Thursday and we came at 6:30pm.

This place is a very cute pocha place with great lights and snacks. Everything was great here from the food to the drinks. The one thing I do need to comment on is their service. All the workers here are so friendly and welcoming. We tried ordering one of the food items but they ran out so instead they gave us a small order of what they had left and a free bottle of soju. Now this is how you get happy customers who will come back! All their food dishes and drinks are so unique. The vibe here is so nice and they have a dj! I will definitely be coming back.

Stopped in to celebrate a friends birthday and this spot did not disappoint. The customer service was amazing. Staff was attentive and pleasant. Spicy pork belly definitely hits the spicy note (I'm a wuss but it was yummy and everyone around me enjoyed it) and the bulgogi stuffed portobello - absolutely delicious! Teddy bear ice cubes in the old fashioned - ummm yes please! I wasn't able to stay long enough to try anything else BUT will definitely drive from the east bay to come back again.

We came here on a Friday night around 7:30 and the restaurant was pretty empty, but they had the music and lights going so the vibes were pretty cute. We ordered: - Yuzu fried chicken which was pretty unique and very yuzu forward, chicken was crispy but not dry - Bulgolgi stuffed mushroom, which was my favorite of the non-raw dishes. The smokey umami of the mushroom with the sweetness of the bulgolgi was *chefs kiss* - Monster tater tots, I thought the tots could've been crisper, they were kinda mushy, but the sauce was tasty and kind of had a kick of horseradish - Spicy marinated raw crab, soooo good I could've eaten the whole plate myself - Soy marinated raw prawns, also really good though I think I enjoyed the crab here more They gave gloves for the raw dishes which was very helpful, it wouldve been nice to also have a bucket or something for the peeled shells so they werent overflowing our plates Portion sizes vary but I'd say what we ordered was just right for 3 people. The raw dishes took a while to get out but otherwise service was good, and I appreciated the rundown on how to best eat the crab and shrimp dishes. It got busier by the time we left so I'd definitely be interested to come back later at night to see what the vibes are like and get more delicious food!

We went there for a kpop night . It was so much fun! We danced for a long time and the food was soooooo tasty wish they opened up another store in East Bay ;)