JJamPPong

I came to SF all the way from Virginia to try Bay Area spicy raw marinated crab and this restaurant didn’t disappoint me at all. The crab meat was tender with full of flavor. All the other food items we ordered were also delicious. Additionally, the owner of this restaurant were so kind and helpful towards me and friend. They helped us to fix the parking issues, while most of the people would ignore. They went out of their way to help us. I will always remember their kindness and of course the food they serve.

My favorite dish here is the jjampong seafood noodles. It was not too salty and spicy. It paired perfect with the sweet and sour pork.

Great service, super generous servings, and delicious! We ate here for mother's Day and I think we may have ordered too much as we were not expecting the large servings, which is totally not a bad thing! I think the HK noodles were my favorite and I'd say the salt and pepper shrimps were my least. It's lacking a bit of saltiness or umami compared to other places. Overall, I will come back but probably order less. 😅

We came yesterday for lunch and ordered 3 different dishes: Tangsuyuk-pork, Mongolian Beef, Jjajangmeon. SO SO GOOD! Very tasty and the meat are fresh

The spicy seafood stew is the best! I loved it so much! Delicious and warming on a cold winter's night. Service is super nice and the restaurant was warm and bustling on a Friday night. Great vibes. Can't wait to come back and eat my way through the whole menu. 🤩

Very good service. The food was very tasty. One dish can easily serve two people. We’ll gladly recommend it if you’re looking for a good Korean restaurant.

As a native Korean who has lived in San Francisco for over 10 years, one of the most exciting yet odd moments is when locals ask me for Korean food recommendations. Growing up in a seaside town, I absolutely love Korean seafood dishes. However, I know that if not properly prepared, some Korean food might taste unusual to others. That’s why I’ve always hesitated to suggest the Korean marinated crab dish to my American friends. But then, I found JJamPPong, and wow, what a game-changer! My first visit there with my Korean coworkers was with zero expectations, and we were blown away by the authentic and flavorful crab marination. Today, I made my third trip to JJamPPong, driving 30 minutes just to get there, and it was totally worth it. The crab is incredibly fresh, perfectly prepared with a fragrant ginger hot sauce that is simply divine. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone who’s heard about the famous Korean marinated crab but is unsure where to find a truly worthy version. You have to try it!

food 8/10 - got the 5 specials - tangsuyuk (deep fried pork in sweet & sour sauce) was my favorite, chicken good but not too crispy, jajangmyeon good, seafood soup ok, raw marinated crab good but i just might not like raw marinated crab that much

This place got craze from Tik Tok apparently and went here from the homies who live nearby. I will say the social media hype matches reality. Straight to it - its big portions with affordable prices. Service is on point - no complaint there. Its a sit down spot but can be to go. Parking sucks cuz well...its the City. Try to park in the neighborhoods and get those steps in. We got honey walnut shrimp, the hong kong noodles, amongst other thangs that I forgot. Not saying they're forgetful even tho it literally is in this review. It was all good. The one that stuck in my mind is the hong kong noodle. I frickin' love the crunchy noodles with gravy smothered on it omg. This edible is kickin' in as I write this, and I think we finna order this tonight.

Everything came out hot and flavorful. The compao shrimp was packed with veggies and had the perfect kick. The tofu dish was rich and soft, and the fried rice was cooked just right -- not oily, full of eggs and veggies. The wonton soup was super comforting. Also first time trying the Raw marinated crab and it was very good also the service was amazing. Portions are generous, the food tastes fresh, and it's a solid place to come with family or friends. Cozy, casual vibe -- definitely a spot I'd come back to.

I've been craving JjamPpong and I finally had the chance to visit again after more than a year. This place is still SO good, with big portions that are reasonably priced. I usually order the spicy marinated crab but came for lunch this time, and ordered seafood jjamppong, chicken wings, and garlic green beans. It seems that they have hired more people to help out with the restaurant, and I was grateful when the server would come by to help us refill our tea and water. Looking forward to coming back again in the near future!

Happend to be near this part of town and it was dinner time. Parking can be difficult in this area, bring your patience. This restuarant was tasty and service was fantastic. I don't usually have high standards for service at traditional Asian restaurants, but this one was genuine/friendly, quick, and efficient. I was impressed with the green beans in garlic sauce. The green beans had a nice crunch and weren't greasy. I truly tasted the garlic flavor, but it didn't overpower the dish. The clams tasted fresh and the chives/sauce paired nicely. Their famous jajang mein noodles had a nice chew, not soggy. They had enough sauce with bits of various ingredients that all went well together. Prices are standard compared with other similar restaurants. The ambiance was cozy and clean. There were a few tables available for large parties of 8-10, but probably best to come in small groups. Will definitely dine here again in the future. #31/2025

Go out of your way to dine at JJamPPong. Seriously, no matter where you are in San Francisco, this is a place that is worth checking out! Located in the mission district area, this is authenticity at its best. It's a lovely mix of Korean and Chinese delightful and delicious dishes. We've been here several times because it's that good. The dining room is small, but it's clean and the staff is very welcoming. Outside of outstanding food, here's what I absolutely love. The way they package to go orders. Yes, you read that correctly, the way they packaged to go orders. This alone outside of as I mentioned the delicious food, is a reason to dine here. The to go orders are vacuumed sealed, ensuring freshness, warmth, and the ability to reheat if need be the items. I absolutely plan on going back, again! Because there are so many dishes that are on the must try list. The double fried garlic chicken wings are so tasty! I wish they had a little bit more of the garlic sauce, and plan on requesting that for my next visit. The wings are super generous size. Not those small flimsy wings that you might find elsewhere. Perfectly crispy and perfectly moist meat. Just so delicious! My new favorite and go to is the JaJang Mein. It absolutely takes me back to Korea. This is comfort food at its finest, and I'm telling you this is the place to have it! The black bean sauce with bits of pork, and veggies, and the noodles, it makes my mouth water just at the thought of how good this incredible dishes. Don't let the coloring of the sauce dissuade you. I'm telling you it's fabulous! Parking is impossible because, San Francisco. Make the effort. Make the push. Go and try all the food. Seriously you can't go wrong. And again, if you don't wanna dine in, the way they package everything to go makes it even more tempting. You can even call in your order!

Came here with friends and ordered a mix of dishes: chicken wings, two orders of the marinated crab, jajangmyeon, fried scallop, fried rice, and an eggplant dish. Honestly, everything was mid -- nothing really stood out. The marinated crab was okay, but nothing spectacular. There wasn't much meat, and the two orders weren't even consistent -- one was spicier, the other leaned a bit sweet. It just felt like the hype isn't there anymore. The rest of the food was fine but forgettable. I've been here a handful of times over the years, and this visit was definitely the weakest. If you've never tried marinated crab, maybe give it a try, but overall the food just isn't as good as it used to be. Also, parking in this area is rough.

We ordered the jjampong and ja jang mein. Both were delicious but my preference was the jjampong. I like that both dishes weren't overly salty. It paired perfect with the sweet and sour pork. Waiter did a great job refilling our tea and giving us napkins.

Went over at around 6:45 pm on a Monday and we got a table for 2 immediately. The restaurant is pretty small but the seating isn't too tight and it is a quiet place to get dinner. They have a variety of Korean and Chinese dishes which are unique and also some specialties like the Jjamppong and Spicy Raw Crab. Jjamppong - I had been wanting to try this dish and it was packed with flavor. The spice and tangy flavors came through very strongly, loaded up abundantly with the noodles and mix of seafoods which were all cooked well. Tangsuyuk - I typically really enjoy the Cantonese style of sweet and sour pork and this one was a cool variation of that. It was sweet, sour and a refreshing break from eating the more intense jjamppong. It was different with the pork being fried and the crunchy vegetables. From the generous portion sizes to the flavors, I would definitely come back and try some of their other dishes.

Very warm male host. He made my evening. The prices seem high, but portions are large.

The portions are huge here and the service is fantastic! The food is a mix of Chinese and Korean and tea is complimentary. It is not the best Chinese or Korean food in the city, but everything else about the experience was great.

I happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped by for lunch on the weekend. As we waited for our food, we snacked on the complimentary pickled radish and kimchi. The jajangmyeon and jjamppong were solid, and the noodles were thicker than what I'm used to. The portions were pretty big, so we definitely had leftovers. However, I was disappointed by the tangsuyuk. The thin batter was almost nonexistent and became quite soggy in the sauce, and the meat was a bit mushy. I wish the sauce was on the side instead. Overall, I prefer other restaurants for Chinese Korean food, but I am intrigued by their popular raw marinated crab and would come back to try it!

My friend and I took one of the last tables available on a weekday night. While the menu is seen "within" the table, we were also given menus to view their extensive list of Korean dishes. My friend and I settled on their pork Jajang Mein and Double Fried Chicken Wings with garlic sauce. Jajang Mein: I loved the texture of the noodles along with the black bean sauce and pork. There isn't much room to mess up with this dish, and it was exactly as I expected! Chicken Wings: While the wing skin itself was yummy, I wish that the chicken inside had more flavoring/was cooked slightly more. The chicken was also a bit too salty, and I had hoped for a more crispy and sweeter taste. Overall, service was quick and friendly! I appreciated the Haribo gummy bears we got as our "dessert/refreshment" at the end.

JJamPPong is the definition of a local mom and pop restaurant. Morgan is the waiter and his Korean wife is the cashier. Morgan grew up in the city, like I did, and we talked about how fun it was to cut class way back then. Somehow we all graduated and turned out okay. Call me a romantic, but there is something special about locally owned businesses that have a stake in the community. Tonight's meal was a combination fried rice $15 and their famous double fried Korean chicken w/garlic sauce $23 (12 pieces.) Both were consistent. The fried rice had good wok hay and the Korean fried chicken took my breathe away. So good! While taking my usual food photos, they recognized me again and gave me a free honey walnut shrimp worth $24. Wow! This was delicious. What an awesome surprise. The sauce is made from lemons and tasted sweet without the lemon zing. Last time they gave me and my family some black bean clams. Great job everyone at JJamPPong. I appreciate the free dishes but I'm really not here for that.

This spot is a hidden gem! You don't usually find many filling and affordable Chinese-Korean places in the city, but this restaurant is one of them. The ambiance is nothing particularly special, but the food is comforting and delicious. Our go-tos are always the jajang mein, tangsuyuk, and crispy garlic beef. Plenty of other good dishes here too, but I highly highly recommend the jajang mein. I've come here often with my family for Sunday lunch and we never have an issue getting a table. Service is fast and the waiters are so nice, always refilling our picked radish. Bonus: they give gummy bears with the bill. Lowkey wanted to gatekeep this place but it deserves so much love !

Had this place bookmarked for while since it was one of the first few bay area spots that offered Spicy raw crab. Glad one of my friends was observing Good Friday which helped us narrowed down to this spot. JJampong in SF is an absolute find if you're craving solid Korean-Chinese fare. The jjajjamyeon is easily one of the best I've had in the Bay--perfectly chewy noodles with that rich, savory-black bean sauce that hits all the right notes. We also tried the walnut shrimp, salt and pepper chicken wings, and sweet and sour pork--all very delicious. Crispy, not greasy, and packed with flavor. The HK noodles were super crispy and had that nostalgic, homey flavor--like something you'd get at a classic Hong Kong cafe. One standout was the spicy raw marinated crab. Yes, it's pretty spicy and salty on its own, but eat it with a bowl of rice and it balances beautifully. A worker recommended mixing in a bit of the jjajjamyeon sauce with it which elevated the flavors and made every bite addictive. Friendly service and great portions. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to explore some delicious Korean-Chinese comfort food in south city.

Finally was able to try the famous raw marinated crab. It was delicious, spicy, and bursting with flavor. The hubs and I ordered take out and accompanied the crab with the spicy seafood noodle. We compared it some other restaurants and found that their version is on par with paks noodles. The portion was huge and they did not skimp on the ingredients. We also decided to order their fried chicken, which came out crispy and moist despite us picking up our food late. We were all surprised by the amount of food that came with the order. The staff was welcoming and we would definitely come back to the other items. I will say that the chicken was a bit sweet for my taste, but outside of that, it was everything a good KFC would entail.

The food here is ok. It was suggested to me, by comparing it to Le Soleil which is my personal favorite. The service is excellent and you feel that you're at home . The portions are very generous. The place is clean . The food in Le Soleil is much better and the price is almost the same. I am glad I tried it but I am sticking to my original favorite.

Oof, forgot to let my phone eat first as we were all quite famished. Post Hot Chocolate run, we came here for lunch as a group of 7 with it being the first time for many to lavish in spicy marinated crab. I had been raving about this place to everyone so thankfully there wasn't very much of a wait for us when we entered. We ordered two spicy marinated crab, jajang mein, combo fried rice, two double fried chickens, and tangsuyuk. We all chowed down immediately and the food was top tier and fresh. They were so attentive to us with plate refreshes, water, you name it! We all perfectly finished the food and got the haribo gummies with the bill. The prices here are spectacular given that is quite the tough times so highly recommend eating here ~

This restaurant is a welcome addition to the neighborhood and I'm glad that my partner and I ate here and we plan on coming back. Growing up, my best friend of 40 years was from Korea (immigrating to the US as a child with her parents having never learned English) and I spent a lot of time at my best friend's house, eating homemade Korean food. In addition, my mother is from Taiwan (Chinese/Taiwanese with English being my mom's 3rd language). At JJamPPong, I can taste the influence of Korean (mostly) and Chinese/Chinese American food (to a lesser extent), but it doesn't taste like anything I ate whike growing up. So, JJamPPong tastes different yet familiar all at the same time and I like having that experience. It's a unique dining experience and it tastes good. The restaurant is generous with the amount of seafood in its seafood dishes so even the pricier dishes (such as the spicy raw crab) are worth the price you pay. And some dishes are messy so be careful what you order if you're on a date or having a business lunch/dinner. For example, the noodles are LONG (which, by the way, is a sign of longevity in Chinese culture) so although it may bring long life eating a long noodle, it's also a difficult task to slurp up a seemingly never-ending noodle. Also, the spicy raw crab is a messy dish where you use your hands (using plastic gloves that are provided by the restaurant) to pick up and eat crab that has a generous amount of red sauce with your hands. So, it is a very messy but fun experience that I would only share with someone you feel comfortable eating like a wild animal around. My partner and I ordered 3 dishes but realized that we probably would have been satisfied/full just sharing one dish and ended up taking home the leftovers which we ate for both lunch and dinner the following day. Service was great too. Would recommend giving this place a try!

Super tasty and friendly staff! Best to take public transportation or if you drive, park on Alemany Bvld. Recommend the JJamPPong ($18) soup (variety of veggies and meat) which is good for two people to share. The bowl is pretty large, not too spicy as well. In terms of flavor, good acidity with some spice. Easy to drink soup. Spicy marinated crab ($34) contains a total about 8 half small crabs. The store provides you gloves, seafood, and rice. The employees did offer additional seaweed, but the one pack is definitely enough. In terms of the flavor, it gets quite spicy about 3 half crabs in. But the daikon side dishes really help with tbh the spice! The restaurant is very clean and has super friendly staff. Large portion of food, not all are spicy, and very tasty!

Party of 3 came for late dinner on Saturday with no wait time. We ordered the Jjamppong,black bean noodles, garlic fried chicken, and honey walnut shrimp. All the food came out quick and tasted great! Our favorite dishes were the jjamppong and black bean noodles since the noodles in both dishes were nice and chewy. Jjampong was decently spicy too but the radish and kimchi they give you help cut it a bit. They saw us struggling to ladle the noodle soup so they came over and helped us, so kind! Restaurant gives off mom-and-pop vibes with a little K-pop playing. Definitely coming back to try other dishes and highly recommend both popular noodle dishes!

Came here with a group before a Cow Palace event and man was that a good choice! Good: - My first time trying raw crab - it was a little too spicy for me but otherwise such a good unique experience! They also give you gloves - Super nice staff, talked to us about which concert we were going to and the food also came out very quickly - Loved the ja jeong mian - the texture of the noodles and sauce to food ratio was great - The jjampong was really good too - the soup was tasty and the noodles were chewy - Pork and green bean was really good too, I usually don't like it as a dish - Good prices! Super reasonable. Bad: - Super simple casual place, not a fancy place Overall enjoyed this place so much, love the food!

Have come for lunch and dinner before, and were able to be seated right away both times. You can find parking if you're willing to park a few blocks away, but pay attention to the street cleaning signs! My favorites are the marinated raw crab and the spicy glazed chicken wings, their jajangmyeon is good as well! Their crab is on the spicier side, but is always fresh and you get a good number of them for the price! The wings come out piping hot and are a good balance of sweet and spicy. A great place to come and share a few dishes with friends!

Homey spot in outer mission with insane portions that are delicious! We ordered the combo fried rice, sweet and sour pork, honey walnut shrimp, and the jajangmyon! The fried rice was honestly the star of the show for me- and I'm normally never terribly impressed with fried rices. This one though? Amazing. The walnut shrimp was my second favorite. The sauce was really good and the shrimp they used were so big. The sweet and sour pork and jajangmyon were also tasty, but not something I was crazy about. Lastly the service was pretty standard for a locally owned Asian spot. They wrapped up our leftovers for us which was so nice of them!

This is not authentic Korean style spicy marinated crab. As a Korean, I was severely disappointed by everything here. We got the spicy marinated crab and the jjamppong. The spicy marinated crab had an overwhelming amount of ginger to the point where some bites all I could taste was ginger. Spicy marinated crab is supposed to be sweet and spicy, and this felt like I was eating grated ginger with chili flakes. I couldn't even taste the crab because of how bad it was. The jjamppong also was extremely disappointing. Anyone who has had good jjamppong knows that noodle texture is key for a dish like this. The noodles were so thick and overcooked and the broth was watery compared to how it should be. Overall, I would not recommend this place if you're craving traditional dishes. Maybe they prefer to serve these dishes the way they did, but if you eat here expecting the original taste, you won't get it.

This place is a must-try. I don't do that well with spice but I didn't care--the food is that good. Spicy raw crab: first time ever having this dish. They provide gloves so it's not as messy! The marination is full of flavor. I powered through the spice. My partner (better spice tolerance) loved this dish. The waitress recommended to eat it with jajangmyeon to cancel out the spice. I will definitely do this next time, since I finished my entire water bottle as well as the tea they provided Seafood jjampong: not as spicy as the crab but just as good. Delicious broth filled with noodles and various seafood. Also contained half a crab! Service was immaculate. Everyone was super nice and happy to ask any questions we had. Definitely coming back for round 2!!!

My to-go place for jjampong and spicy marinated crab! Came here Friday for lunch at ~12:30 pm. Aside from the three other tables of people, the place wasn't packed so we got seated immediately. Normally, with only two large tables and ~8-10 smaller tables, this place ends up filled with a waitlist outside. Parking was tricky as there was street cleaning near the residential on Fridays 12-2pm, and others on Tuesday. Street parking is available on the main street though. What we got: - Black Bean Noodles (jjajangmein)~ Sweetened from the onions, the sauce coats the noodles very well with a savory and slightly sweet flavor. We devoured this bowl before we even got our hands on the jjamppong! - Seafood Jjamppong with lower spice ~ Normally this dish is slightly on the spicier side for me, but to accommodate my friend, I requested less spice. Milder in spice, the broth was very savory and deep in flavor. The table was served with tea, pickled radish, and cabbage kimchi. Note: the normal spice jjamppong is spicier than the cabbage kimchi provided on the table. If you cannot handle the kimchi on the table. the jjampong may be too spicy. All in all this place is very good for some Korean Chinese food. Will definitely return!

We've been meaning to try JJamPPong for a while now and finally got the chance! Parking is difficult in this area even at 8 pm. But after 10 minutes, we found one about a block away. It's a casual, family style type of restaurant. Service was friendly and efficient and they also speak Chinese and/or Korean. We were hungry and wanted to try a variety, so we decided on 3 dishes even though 1 dish would be enough for 2. ***OUR PICKS*** DOUBLE FRIED CHICKEN WINGS 3 flavors to choose from: Garlic sauce Salt and pepper Honey chili sauce We chose garlic sauce. There was a hint of sweetness, but still savory and smothered in garlic goodness! Can't say it was crispy after they put the sauce on it, but it was still very good. Salt and pepper may retain the crispiness better. We'll try that next time! 4.5/5 GREEN BEAN GARLIC SAUCE ~ perfectly sautéed with lots of garlic! Plenty on the plate too! 5/5 SEAFOOD JJAMPPONG ~ a big bowl of seafood and noodles! If you like spicy seafood, you'll love this!! I don't eat spicy food much, but my bf does and really enjoyed this! Perfect noodle texture that's chewy and smooth. 5/5 JJamPPong makes great food and even after we stuffed ourselves, we had leftovers from each dish for the next day! Can't wait to try their other dishes! We'll be back!

4/5 for the food and the service! Everyone was so welcoming. As for the food: - 4/5 seafood jjamppong: texture of noodles were good and the portion was huge! What fell a bit short for me was the seafood flavor of the broth. - 3.5/5 jajangmyeon: the noodles were also a great texture and I appreciate the cucumber slices! But the sauce itself... I felt like it was lacking in umami flavor? - 3.5/5 double fried garlic chicken: the coating flavor for this one was spot on, but the actual meat itself under the skin was a bit bland. I also expected it to be crispier given it was double fried. - 4.5/5 crispy garlic shrimp: this was surprisingly my favorite dish, and I say surprising because I actually visited this place for the noodles and the fried chicken. Crispy, packed with flavor, and large pieces of shrimp. Love it.

Came here for my birthday and had no ragrets! Korean/chinese comfort food, great for any sized group. The jajangmyeon is better here than most other locations and don't forget to try their marinated raw crab (comes with gloves, rice, and seaweed). The crispy beef dish was also rlly yummy and stood out. ALSO the double fried chicken wings are pretty good. Those were the top four dishes but we also got fried fish and some assorted veggies and soju/beer. Restaurant was very cozy vibes.

really friendly service, great jjajangmyeon and tagsuyuk here! i want to come back to try the spicy marinated crab soon!

Dates: Monday, August 15th, 2022 - Dinner Delivery Monday, October 24th, 2022 - Lunch Delivery Monday, June 12th, 2023 - Lunch Delivery Orders Made: via DoorDash (DD) Time to Deliver: about an hour Delivered to: Outer Richmond *Spicy Raw Crab: Comes with a side of rice and one pack of seaweed ($34) *Jajang Mein: Noodles with black bean sauce, pork & vegetables ($16) *Jjamppong: House special spicy noodle soup, shrimp, squid, mussels, clam, pork & vegetables ($18) *Double Fried Chicken Wings (Garlic Sauce): Double Fried Chicken Wings with garlic sauce ($20) *Pot Stickers: 6pc ($12) The above is from my first order in August of 2022. (Tho the prices are what I pulled from DD today.) This spot was relatively new and had spicy raw crab / yangnyeom gejang. The hubby's mom makes it for us from time and time and I hadn't had it in a while, so the hubs suggested we try this place. The crab was good. Not nearly as flavorful as the one my MIL makes, but a good substitute if the craving hits. (Hers has a thicker sauce that adheres to the crab more.) I recall everything else being pretty tasty. The chicken wings were nicely fried. The jjamppong had a good amount of seafood. The only drawback now is that you cannot make notes on DD. I like my jjamppong extra spicy, so if I cannot make that note, it typically deters me from ordering. Unfortunately this is what happened here and why I do not order delivery anymore. If you're craving spicy raw crab, this is a good option. I do hope one day, they do the soy sauce crab / ganjang gejang. Would love a spot that serves that. REVIEW #3525

Jjampoong has an interesting combination of Chinese and Korean fare. We came here for the spicy crab and ordered everything else on the fly. The food - Recommended Potstickers - these dumplings have nothing to stick to because they're deep fried. No complaints here though - wrapper texture is excellent Recommended with reservations - Spicy Crab - raw crab in ground red pepper and green onions on a bed of spinach, served with furikake rice and roasted seaweed. Flavor is there, but I thought it was unnecessarily spicy. I like a decent amount of spice, but I could only handle two of these before throwing in the towel. Chicken Fried Rice - decent flavor, but the rice is on the soft side and missing wok hay. Chinese Broccoli - same issues as the fried rice. Softer, no wok hay. Double Fried Chicken Wings - crispy, but slightly softened due to the sauce and bell peppers. Eat 'em while they're hot! Banchan - they give some complimentary kimchi and pickled turnip. It's a bit of a sad showing, but I'll give them a pass since it's Korean + Chinese Not recommended - Seafood Jjamppong - mainly noodles and veggies with a little seafood. Problem for me again was the spice level. They don't even ask, they just give it to you super spicy. The other issue I had was I just got heat and not much seafood flavor. Used to very flavorful broths at most Korean tofu shops. I was not as enamored with the food as most reviewers. Feel like I need to come back to try some of their other specialties like Jajang Mein and Sweet and Sour Pork.

We were in the area so we stopped by to eat dinner and ordered the seafood jjamppong and seafood jajang mein. Portions were not bad but the noodles were a bit undercooked for both dishes. But some people may prefer the chewiness and the undercooked noodles. The seafood jjamppong could have used more spice as it just tasted kind of watery and not spicy. Seafood Jajang mein was pretty tasty though as it wasn't too oily nor bland! I would come back to eat the jajang mein

Great service, super generous servings, and delicious! We ate here for mother's Day and I think we may have ordered too much as we were not expecting the large servings, which is totally not a bad thing! I think the HK noodles were my favorite and I'd say the salt and pepper shrimps were my least. It's lacking a bit of saltiness or umami compared to other places. Overall, I will come back but probably order less.

Super comforting, homey Korean Chinese fare. The servers here were really kind and attentive to our large party. I'd brought a cake and they put it in the fridge and brought it out with paper plates and forks when it was time. For food, we ordered: Raw marinated crab ($34) - 5/5. Came with gloves, laver, and rice. The crab tasted really fresh and the sauce had really sunk into the meat. Honey walnut shrimp ($24) - 5/5. Massive, crunchy pieces of shrimp. The sauce was very yellow and had an acidic tang. Jjamppong ($18) - 5/5. Good amount of seafood and the soup was spicy and warming. Also loved the noodles they used. Deep fried green beans ($18) - 5/5. These beans were coated in a light batter and seasoned lightly. Sweet and sour pork ($23) - 3/5. I found the sauce for this a bit watery and the pieces of pork were pretty small. Double fried chicken wings ($20) - 3/5. The chicken pieces were huge and had a nice crunchy skin but the meat was quite dry. Jajang mein ($16) - Loved the consistency of the noodles and there was plenty of sauce. It got busy as we were leaving around 1:30. I could see this place being great for takeout!

Spicy marinated crab was my fav. Had a nice balance of garlic + spicyness. The black bean noodle was also tasty however the portion of the noodle felt a little smaller compared to other jjajjangmyun bowls good experience though would like to come and try the other dishes

Food: 4-5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: Casual Value: 5/5 We ordered the fried chicken wings, tangsuyuk, and HK chow mein. We did not order the spicy raw crab as we weren't in the mood. However it's very well known here and I've gotten feedback from friends it's authentic. The fried chicken wings were a 4. Good crispiness and flavor. I would argue San Tung's or Home Eat's wings in South Bay are more flavorful. The HK chow mein was standard - 4. I really enjoyed the tangsuyuk 5. Service was attentive and I like how it's a family run restaurant where nephews work as waiters. Portions were sizable and generous. 5 here. For JjamPpong to get 5, I expected a better banchan selection. You only get kimchi and radish. I'd definitely come back here again to satisfy my Korean cravings.

DELICIOUS FOOD! I highly recommend the beef friend rice, salt and pepper shrimp, Hong Kong style chow mein, sweet and sour pork, and Mapo Tofu. The service is so friendly and welcoming. There's not too much seating, so get there early to be seated. The pricing is reasonable. This is my go-to Korean-Chinese spot. So, so yummy.

I've been here multiple times simply for the raw marinated crabs and took people here to try it for the first time and it was always delicious! They give you gloves and seaweed to eat with it altogether. Their double fried chicken wings with garlic sauce was also so crispy and incredibly marinated with sauce. The black bean noodles were yummy too but not too memorable, I prefer Paik's but definitely come here for the spicy raw marinated crab!

A cool local spot for Korean-Chinese food and for this random raw marinated crab menu item!!! Service was wonderful -- ppl were fast and our servers were so friendly:) they brought it up to 4 stars I got a jjajangmyun ($16ish) and it was solid in portion size and taste. hit the spot after a day of moving around hella. My only gripe would be the noodles - they were thicker and more spaghetti like than the usual, but still rlly good. The tangsuyuk/sweet and sour pork was prettyyyy good and actually may be one of my favorite tanguyuks ever. Each piece was smaller and therefore lighter and crispier -- the breading was perfectly thin and meat was good. They poured the sauce over everything (sad) but honestly nothing became too soggy. I was just a drama queen for a moment there. We ended up ordering two orders of spicy raw crab, and for 4 ppl it was slightlyyyy more than enough. There was a lot of marinate and veggies compared to the amount of actual crab that we took home. These crabs however were SPICY. not for the weak. The complimentary seaweed packet was nice and the rice came seasoned which we love. Also the ice water was super cold which is usually not something you are itching to find in Yelp reviews but with the type of heavy food here, this ICE water is a blessing lemme say. The restaurant actually feels a bit on the smaller side, since the tables are so huge and there are many larger parties who seem to frequent this place -- probs will always be a wait during peak hours. Parking is ROUGH, but not impossible! Expect to walk a bit

I forgot to take a photo of the jjampong but MYYYYYYY goodness was it one of the most delicious jjampongs i've had in my life. so flavorful and so generous with the amount of seafood in it. the noodles are perfectly cooked and the broth is just lifechanging. The tangsuyuk was impeccable as well. The pork is so tender with the perfect amount of bite to it and the batter was thin and crispy. The sweet and sour sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet, and I love how they put so many vegetables in it. Who knew I would ever like warm cucumbers.... On top of all the mouth watering food, the service is amazing too. Everyone is so sweet and welcoming. If you're reading this, you must come here.

Very good second time around and excellent, friendly service. I really love the cozy, homey feel of this restaurant and how welcoming the people working there are. Jajangmyeon is absolutely delectable and I only wish the portion was bigger! Fried chicken is delicious and a great portion but the chicken could use more marinating so there's more flavor inside. Raw crab is still very flavorful and fresh. Can't wait to come back again next time.

Came here on a Saturday night with a friend around 7:30pm and was seated immediately! Parking around here can be tough but there are some in the residential areas. The restaurant is pretty spacious and a very homey feel to it. We ordered the jajangmyeon, salt and pepper fish fillet and the fried chicken. The jajangmyeon sauce was very tasty and filled with lots of meat and veggies. The salt and pepper fish fillet were fried to perfection and seasoned well. It came out piping hot and had a really nice crunch. My favorite was their famous fried chicken. The skin was so crispy yet the inside was tender and moist. I do wish there was a bit more sauce to dip it in but overall the taste was great. I would definitely come back and order the other dishes to try!

This place makes amazing raw marinated crab and noodles! The raw marinated crab is spicy and you squeeze out the meat with your hands. They give you gloves to do this which is great because it would be so messy otherwise. It's served with seaweed and rice which go so well with the crab. I also really enjoyed the jjangmyeon (black bean noodles) and jjampong (spicy seafood noodle with soup). The same noodles are used in both dishes and they're nice and chewy. The black bean sauce for the jjangmyeon was savory and thick. The jjampong had a decent amount of seafood and had a good spice.

I've had this place bookmarked for months now and finally decided to try it on Saturday when I was craving black bean noodles. It was quiet and the inside of the restaurant reminded me of Chinese restaurants that I grew up eating at so it felt homey. I tried their kimchi, which is arguably one of the best kimchi sides I've had from a restaurant in a long time so I had a good feeling about the noodles. When the noodles came out, they had a nice chew to it and had good flavor. The tangsuyuk was also good but I wish I had asked for sauce on the side since it got soggy quickly. Other than that, I was satisfied with my meal! Would come back!

When we're craving black bean noodles, we typically come here because I enjoy the black bean noodles, and my husband likes the jjampong. We've been here a few times, and I'd say it's one of the better spots in the area. On our recent visit, we tried the double fried chicken wings, and the flavors were good. They're known for their spicy marinated raw crab, which I thought was quite good! We don't order it every time because my husband doesn't love it, but if you're craving it, I'd definitely recommend trying it here. Ambiance is sit down casual and service is good!

This place clearly shows that the owner puts in a lot of effort, and it's much appreciated. I really like the cabbage kimchi and raw crab, and the jjajangmyeon is definitely recommended. This time, we tried the angel wings--they were good for me, but my husband thought a little more salt might enhance the flavor. We also ordered the hangover soup, which I enjoyed, though I thought too much of meat inside. (for context, I'm an authentic Korean). However, my husband felt the soup had too strong of a seafood flavor, so I wouldn't recommend it if you're not a fan of seafood. Overall, I love this place. The staff is always very nice and welcoming. Just a heads-up, parking can be a bit challenging, so plan accordingly.

Finally got to try this place. Really nice and friendly service, and welcoming. We got there at about 7PM on a Thursday, and waited about 5 minutes. It was a smaller restaurant. We got the jjampong and the spicy marinated crab. The spicy crab was really spicy, but they gave a lot of bodies. Had to do it hand roll style! The sauce was really good, though i would prefer the non-spicy. I'd say it's the best I've had in the Bay Area. There aren't that many and don't give that many bodies. I love jjamppong. They gave a lot of fresh seafood and it was big bowl for two to share. However, I was a bit underwhelmed with this one. It had more of a clam juice taste, and the noodles were not as satisfying. Next time I will try the jajangmein and a tangsuyuk, my other favorites.