Jilli SF

Had an amazing dinner with friends at this cozy new tapas bar in SF! I’m so glad the city has a spot like this. We shared shrimp toast, tteokbokki, pork jowl jeyuk, kimchi rigatoni, and perilla oil noodles — every dish was bursting with flavor. The makgeolli selection was also on point, offering a great variety of Korean-style rice wines that paired perfectly with the food. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're looking for creative Korean-inspired small plates in a relaxed, vibrant setting!

Jilli was amazing!! I went twice already! I had honey butter chip, tuna dip + trout roe, fried chicken, shrimp toast, wagyu yukhoe, pork jowl jeyuk, rose tteokbokki, rigatoni alla kimchi vodka, diy salmon kimbap, and perilla oil noodle. Everything was seasoned right and they all tasted authentic (which is sooo important) yet creative and new at the same time! Jilli's selection of Makgeolli was actually the best i've had. all the staff was very nice and the vibe is great. great date spot, and a great dinner and sipping spot for a small group of friends too. would recommend 10/10 would come back! must try menu: perilla oil noodle, pork jowl jeyuk, wagyu yukhoe, shrimp toast. must try drinks: nasung jilli makgeolli, sang takju, hana yakju

This is hands down the best Korean restaurant & bar in SF! They offer a wide variety of makgeolli (Korean style rice wine) paired with delicious Korean dishes. The interior is super cute and cozy - I absolutely loved the vibe. The servers were incredibly friendly and took the time to explain both the food and drinks with great care. Everything was amazing. I can’t wait to come back for lunch to try their chicken burger next time! Highly recommend!

This special new restaurant just opened, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s a fantastic addition to the Mission. The menu is Korean fusion—creative, bold, and flawlessly executed. Everything is served tapas-style, so you can try a bit of everything. The potato chips were a standout—crispy and packed with flavor. We loved the rigatoni and Korean fried chicken too: rich, savory, and totally satisfying. They’ve got a great makgeolli selection, and we were lucky enough to try a special cocktail made with beet—it was earthy, slightly sweet, and dangerously smooth. Reservations are already booking up, so grab a table while you can! Jilli is a gem.

I’m lucky to have been able to come 5 weeks ago during the opening, but this second visit shows the owners are really looking to innovate and improve even their best dishes. The standouts for me are the pork jowl with their signature green sauce! Pair it with the perilla noodles!!! You won’t regret it! Don’t forget to start with the shrimp toast and the kimchi rigatoni. (I’m an Italian purist but wow. Bella Donna ~ molto delizioso !!!). Ask the owner for some excellent Korean traditional makgeolli - but if you ask me: start with Sang, definitely try the Swirl Makgeolli Seltzer Sip @ Tell Early Grey flavor <3 traditional but modern <3, and definitely don’t sleep on Sonagi mixed with the watermelon lecroix!

Immaculate vibes and generous portions with incredible depth of flavor and texture. It's been a joy stopping by a few times and each time finding a new yummy gem added to the menu or decor. Excited to try hanging out in their outdoor back patio on my next visit.

Food here are amazing!! Every dish hits the spot and service is also wonderful. Definitely need to try makgeolli (korean rice wine) - very unique + pairs well with the dishes. The servers are very attentive, polite, and make sure everything was just right throughout our meal. Highly recommend!!!

Super juicy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Every bite was perfection. The chicken was crispy on the outside and incredibly tender inside. The place has a great atmosphere as well. Perfect lunch spot. Highly recommend!