Kiss My Seoul

Excellent cupbap with generous portion, taco was not great. I had the regular size bulgogi cupbap ($16) and a single chicken taco ($5) just to try it. I've been meaning to visit this restaurant for years but it just wasn't convenient for me until today. The cupbap container was filled to the brim and food inside was packed in. I didn't have breakfast today, so I was pretty hungry when I came here for lunch, but I still didn't fully finish it. I recommend ordering the mini size if you're not that hungry and you don't want to have leftovers. Inside the paper bowl, there was plenty of bulgogi on top of broccoli, zucchini, carrot, cauliflower, glass noodles, and white rice mixed with a little bit of black rice — this dyed the rice purple-ish. It was garnished with green onion and sesame. Everything seemed to be seasoned with black pepper. The bulgogi was tender with some browning and tasted perfect. The glass noodles seemed to have been stir-fried with a sweet soy sauce. The vegetables still retained a bit of a crunch. The rice was a little mushy like it was just slightly overcooked, but I guess that's to fully cook the black rice. I don't recommend getting a taco. There was a single tortilla. It was slightly toasted but still got pretty soggy from the salsa and chicken juices. The flavors didn't pair well. The chicken tasted like bulgogi and it just didn't work work well with salsa. The salsa verde and salsa roja were also a bit bland. You can get much better tacos in the Mission for less money. There are plenty of seats here. There's also a small area with packaged Korean snacks like Turtle Chips.

Maybe the other dishes are good, but the smash burger was a huge disappointment. I saw a couple specks of red pepper in the aioli, I assume that’s the “kimchi.” Just a regular burger, not at ALL with any kind of discernible Korean influence.

Excellent food, portion, and service. Was in the area for a meeting and the price to portion ratio was excellent. The restaurant included a side of chicken because they accidentally input it wrong, even though I said it was okay. Both the chicken and the beef bulgogi are excellent and I'd highly recommend them! Was fast to order and prepare!

We had the kimchi smash burger - double patty. - soft bun - tender patties - grilled onion - melted cheese - kimchi to balance Great burger, the chef definitely know what he's doing. Kiss my fries were also awesome. The bulgogi in dish was amazingly flavorful. My only regrets were: - should have gotten another burger - should have gotten a bulgogi dish Will return, food is delicious.

Kiss my Seoul's Kimcheese smashburgers can gladly take my soul ! Truly a hidden gem. We ordered the kiss my fries , bulgogi cupbap, and two smashburgers. Such a delicious lunch and we had leftovers to bring home as well. Definitely recommend this place. Food and service is amazing. The owner , Alex, brought over some mandu for us to have and that was amazing as well. Excited to try their tacos next time.

I came here for the smashburger, but i guess they dont do lunch untill later in the day. I ordered a breakfast sandwich instead, and it was really good! Hopefully i can try the lunch menu one day but i dont think it lines up with my work schedule. 🙃 will be comming back for breakfast though.😇

TLDR: inconsistently cooked Galbi makes for a very mixed review The price for the food is a bit high for my liking but with inflation, it’s not completely unreasonable (almost $20 after tax for a galbi bowl). There were a few pieces of galbi but they were all cooked differently. The skinnier pieces were overcooked and black (refer to picture) while the fattier pieces were slightly undercooked and still pink inside. The decor is simple and clean. They also have some convenience stores stuff on the right with ice creams, Asian snacks and drinks.

Incredible food, incredible staff and ambiance/hospitality. Everything on the menu will make you say wow. The owner (Alex) has so much experience (see Tokyo, Beijing, PyeongChang Olympic games catering) it really bleeds out of him right into THE BEST bulgogi beef i’ve had in this city, bar none. You cannot come here once. It’s no coincidence there’s a mural on the wall connecting the two cities of Seoul and San Francisco here. Kiss My Seoul brings a charm and a heart to this city even 5600 miles couldn’t get between. 5/5

I had jury duty and came here to eat. I got the small chicken bowl. It was really big and it was fresh. I would return.

Grabbed a quick breakfast for $10. There was no line - the veggie hash brown sandwich took about ten mins from when I placed my order to when I walked out. The sandwich is eggs and veggies inside a folded thin layer of hash brown. It is tasty but a little oily/greasy. The guy at the front desk was pretty much on his phone the entire time except when he took my order and when he was scratching his belly with his hands under his shirt (he did not wash his hands after). I didn't say anything because he didn't handle my food aside from handing me the container but it wasn't a great look. The person cooking my food was visible and did put on a glove before he handled food. Parking is tough in this area but it is very convenient to the courthouse at 850 Bryant.

Consistency in good service, clean, fast and friendly service. So tasty, fresh and healthy food menu! Reasonable, good portions and value for your money!

They serve a good Korean chicken bowl with lots of rice ... I don't get the hype of this spot though. When I walked in i immediately noticed how dirty the restaurant was ... especially the floor. I don't think they have mopped in months. It gave me pause because if that is what's happening in the front of the house, what is happening behind the scenes?? Definitely not returning.

When one day jury selection turns into multiple days, you start to look into places other than the vending machine to eat. Located in an alleyway right across the street from the Hall of Justice, this seems to be the spot to go for some tasty eats with reasonable* (for San Francisco and yes, *subjective) prices. Kiss My Seoul is such a creative name. I luv it! Small, clean and great service. Got the Kalbi Bowl that came with rice, veggies and japchae. $1 add for kimchi because why not?! Also a cup of hot OSULLOC Tangerine Blossom Tea. Tasty and filling lunch. And the best part is that I get to spend some time here safe and away from the gloomy hallways from across the street. Aside from Bowls, they also sell Kimchi Smashburger, fries, breakfast hash brown sandwich, avocado toast, coffee, tea, snacks, sodas, etc. I would come back again if I find myself doing another round of JD selections or if I have other business around this area. 4.5 stars. Located on Boardman Pl. across the street from 850 Bryant.

Tried this place out while I was in the area for work. Was excited to try their pork cupbap. Loved the mural that they had on the inside wall! Overall, the food was good. But it was a little dry and bland for my taste. Was expecting a bit more fatty oil from the meat and some chili spiciness. It was a really good sized portion though. I couldn't even finish it all. All in all, a great value. I probably wouldn't come again but check it out! You might like it!

It was a pleasant surprise to see a Korean-American fusion cafe sitting right across the Courthouse on Bryant Street. I've checked-in once for breakfast and for my second, lunchtime! I was impressed by the Hashbrown sandwich since the taters acted as the omelette. The crisp potatoes were fried perfectly as a 10-12" hashbrown pancake. The pancake was folded over my choice of all the requested ingredients: bacon, egg, spinach, mushrooms and onions. It was a special request since I longed for veggies with my protein! On my second day, I had time to explore the lunch menu and opted for the Kimcheese Smashburger. Personally, I'm not a fan of official Smashburgers, but Kiss My Seoul did its thing for what it's worth. I've tried the Korean style dumpling, the Mandu and this item was fried perfectly well. It tasted refreshing with the noodles and veggies inside. The sweet and tangy Mandu dipping sauce complemented the dumplings really well. Considering that Kiss my Seoul is located among a busy crowd of the justice league, the ambiance behind appears straight down to "eat and go". There is even a small area of beverages and dry goods to pick at in the corner by the cashier. I valued the fact that Kiss My Seoul took its time to cook up delicious and great quality cuisine. It's a convenient place for the folks working around the Hall of Justice.

Stumbled upon Kiss My Seoul looking for a quick and relatively inexpensive lunch and am happy to have found it! The space is small but clean and with plenty of dine-in seating. I ordered a mini bulgogi bowl (I'm so pleased about the smaller portion size as an option!) and the order came out pretty quickly. The meat was tender and flavorful, the japchae was solid, the veggies were perfectly steamed, and the purple rice was hot and yummy. There are also a variety of Korean and American drinks and snacks for sale. I'll definitely be back!

The smashburger caught my attention. Got there right at noon, and beat the lunch rush. Placed my order - smashburger (double, $12) with fries ($3). I would say it was ready in about 5 minutes. The bun was pillowy soft, and the burger was juicy and tasty. Liked that the fries were thin, but it was a bit too cooked for my liking. Quite a bit of fries, though. Just wished they weren't so over fried.

Stopped by for breakfast before a meeting. Had their breakfast sandwich with bacon. Fresh bun , eggs, cheese and bacon. Quiet around 8:45 a.m. on Friday June 20th (only 1 other customer came in) and it might have been because the day before was Juneteenth . Friendly staff and clean restaurant.

Coming in wondering what a KimChi smash burger would taste like thinking the kimchi would over power the fattiness of the burger and cheese so I decided on getting fries on top of a triple patty which I don't regret. First the fries slightly thinner than McDs but boy crispy outside fluffy center perfectly salted and a good amount for 3$ gotta say 9/10. Next the burger I got to say it's one of the best smash burgers I ever had perfectly chared and the Kim chi was ever slightly there honestly I'll be ok if it wasn't there at all! However if you are not much of a fan of American cheese this might not be for you since this burger was covered I love cheese but it does take away from the patty a bit too much but enjoyed it never the less! 7.5/10 The burger cost me 17$ compared to shake shack 13.99$ it was larger and tasted better I would say it just about worth the 3$ more but it makes up for it and more by giving 3 times more amount of fries at a cheaper price. I got to say next time you are on a lunch break from a mentally draining jury duty this place would turn your day around.

Cupbap was really good for the price. Ample japchae and chicken (and it wasn't dry either!) Espresso was bitter and lacking so I'd stay away from the coffee. Hightly recommend the bowls.

Alex catered an event for us this weekend. We order 100 cupbop and some kimchi. Everyone was impressed with the quality and how good it all tasted and asked me where we got the catering done. Hopefully more people will go to Alex. I definite use Alex for other events. Portions are huge and he was on time for the delivery. Prices are better than the other Korean food catering companies. The cupbop were also so easy to clean up after. Prices are better than other Korean food catering companies too. Awesome find. Thanks Alex!

I love smash burgers and Korean food! I was underwhelmed with my burger and fries. It seemed like someone had frozen fries and patties from Costco and tossed some Kim chi on it. It all looks delicious, but really can't see myself going back.

The sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich was incredible. Service was quick and friendly. Great breakfast spot right next to the courthouse if you have jury duty.

We had a wonderful dining experience with my daughter's family here. The staff are very enthusiastic, and they gave us detailed introductions about the ingredients of each dish. This place is extremely beautiful, with a large aquarium in the corner, which is very eye-catching.

Was in the area for some personal matter. Found "Kiss My Soeul" by accident during lucnh. Smash burger and spicy pork bowl was delicious. Service was great and love how they have a mini convenience area with asian snacks.

An excellent find!! Quick, delicious, hot and well prepared. Though I wish I could eat a regular size bowl, the mini is perfect for me. The mini cupbap- I had the bulgogi- satisfied my Korean craving more than well with all the elements- meat, noodles, vegetables and rice. Who could ask for more? And you can get a cappuccino to go! The mural kept my eyes entertained. I'm looking forward to more soon! The chef/owner was there which was great. It seems like a light, bright, efficient and happy vibe which is my kind of place. I'm looking to try more soon!

he space is nice--simple decor, clean layout, and a cute little snack corner with drinks and Asian treats, which was a fun surprise. Chicken was on the dry side, and the galbi didn't quite deliver. Mostly bone, and the pieces were unevenly cooked--some overdone, others under. Rice was the best part of the meal, surprisingly.

Wanna eat like an Olympian, come here! Chef Alex is the best! I got a mini galbi cupbap and an order of Kiss My Fries. The cupbap was bomb! It was so good, I finished the whole thing. The sauce for the galbi was on point! His meals are portioned out so you have vegetables to balance your meal. The fries were also really good. I did request to remove the green tomatillo sauce but it wasn't a big deal that I got it, I was able to remove it. The fries were a huge portion so if you are ordering it as a side, you might want to get the smaller cupbap if you don't eat a lot. I was able to save the fries and eat it for dinner, which was a plus. The fries are stacked with a lot of kimchi and meal, feels like another meal on its own. Overall 5 stars! Great service, delicious food, and above and beyond portion sizes. Recommend giving it a try!

We ordered KBBQ catering from Kiss My Seoul for our baby shower. Everything was absolutely delicious and our guests could not stop raving about the food. My husband picked up the order and said our car has never smelled better than when he was driving back with the food (even better than the smell of pizza)! We got large trays of food and I was so excited to eat everything that I forgot to take a photo of my plate. We ordered the mando vegetarian dumplings, japchae (vegan), rice, tofu (vegan), chicken, pork and bulgogi beef along with steamed mixed vegetables. They also threw in two free bottles of kimchi aioli and a spicy red sauce which was very appreciated and unexpected! I worked directly with the owner Alex on all the details for the catering order - he was super professional, very responsive to all my questions, and quick to update the invoice estimates. He also gave me some great advice about portion sizing, especially assuming everyone would go down the line and try all of the dishes. I personally LOVED the mando and the japchae and I was pleasantly surprised to see purple rice (instead of plain white rice)! I had never seen dumplings that circular shape before, very interesting to see how consistent they were in shape/size and they were a big hit with the kids. We actually ended up running out of tofu because it looked so good that non-vegetarians also wanted to eat it! My vegan friend said that the tofu was well seasoned and packed full of flavor. Overall, I was thrilled with the taste and quality of the food - we took a bit of a gamble ordering from Kiss My Seoul to feed our closest family and friends since we had never eaten at the restaurant before. Can't wait to go back and check out the kimcheese smashburger sometime!

Another hidden SoMA gem. Located in the same alley as Dinosaurs. It has a very unassuming entrance but as soon as the door opens, there is a surprisingly large indoor cafe space. Got a mini chicken bowl which was a decent size for a lunch portion. I also noticed they have a breakfast menu they stop serving at 11AM which I wouldn't mind trying in the future.

I love this whole in a wall place in soma. Definitely recommend the bowls and authentic Korean place. Also good choice for lunch :)

Dining in such a clean and comfortable environment with excellent service and delicious food is pure bliss!!!!

Found this place while being called in for jury duty and it is a delicious little hole in the wall!! The bulgogi was SO flavorful and the japchae wasn't dry so no complaints from me. A great lunch spot for people who work around here

Double cheese smash burger with grilled onions was fire ! The bun was soft & sweet (like a Hawaiian roll) but not to "bready" if you know what I mean... and the special sauce was perfect spread. The fries hit too! Usually you don't get both at the same place. Im still drooling on how good this burger was.

Had the triple Kim cheese burger. It was alright, pretty heavy and feeling oily. Was there Kimchi flavor? Can't tell but it was kinda wet. Like the patty was grilled right though.

All good in book I had the bulgogi dinner mixed bowl ordered through work Everything about was good and delicious, will recommend to friends and family.

Smash Burger with Kimchi ftw! The burger was cheesy, grilled oniony, and saucy.... Easily the best burger I've ever had. Pickled cucumbers were also really good.

I work around the corner and Kiss My Seoul is a daily staple. Owner Alex Hwang is a talented chef and even a better human being, providing a cozy neighborhood spot with a ton of delicious food with generous portions--even the mini bowls, super affordable, can cover two meals. My menu favorite though is the Kimcheese Smashburger, the best burger in the city and it haunts my dreams every night. The service at KMS is impeccable, the atmosphere is amazing, and the food keeps me coming back every day. Chef Alex regularly travels and supports the Olympic Games and he always brings his elite talents to the food he serves at Kiss My Seoul. Bon appétit!

Kiss My Seoul is an amazing place for not just their great food but for their great service and vibe. My wife and I ordered: the Kimcheese Burger, Kiss My fries, and the bulgogi cupbap. The Kimcheese Burger. It is probably one of the best smash burgers I've had. The meat was cooked perfectly with grilled onions and a very subtle kimchi taste that was not overpowering. The burger had lots cheese and a special kimchi sauce that made the burger taste delicious. Next is the bulgogi cupbap. It was overall a delicious dish. The bulgogi was flavorful and it was filling. My wife couldn't finish it and had to take the leftovers home. Everything was wonderful but the star of our meal was the Kiss My Fries. This dish had amazing flavor that perfectly combined the kimchi and bulgogi with a salsa verde and pico de gallo. It's a great combination of Korean-Mexican fusion. Will definitely be coming back to try their tacos. Oh yea btw they have tacos too!

I ordered the pork cupbap, and it was awesome! Pork was spicy awesome, and the veggies were well cooked, but still very crunchy. Japchae (sweet potato glass noodles) were cooked perfectly as well! I ordered extra veggies, and skip the rice. This made the meal light yet still very satisfied! Highly recommend!

I had the chicken bowl, it was good but not worth $17. Definitely overpriced. Shelves and refrigerated items did not offer options, near empty. Owner is not customer friendly.

During these times, we all need some delicious comfort food at home. I tried Kiss My Seoul's bulgogi takeout lunch box as well as the ready-to-cook marinated bulgogi. The bulgogi was quality, balanced in flavor, and lightly sweet. The japchae, pickled banchan, and seasoned rice sides were also delicious. Later that week I cooked their marinated bulgogi, put together some lettuce wraps, and that was fire. In addition to individual portions, they are offering family meals for takeout or delivery, with a different cuisine daily (Mexican, BBQ, Italian, Japanese). And you can order raw marinated bulgogi, spicy pork, or spicy chicken, as well as produce and fruit baskets.

I recently tried Kiss My Seoul's lunch box during the shelter in place period. I picked it up at their SoMa location and it was hot & made to order! I got the beef bulgogi with rice, japchae, and banchan (pickled cucumbers and kimchi). The bulgogi beef was delicious, with a sweet marinade. It tasted great over a bed of rice! The portion size was also pretty large for lunch. I shared with my fiance and we were both full by the end. I also loved the japchae and the banchan. Overall, Kiss My Seoul is a solid choice for lunch or dinner, especially during this SIP period! They are offering takeout lunches and delivery family dinner sets. They have a different theme every day, ranging from BBQ to Japanese to Italian. Check out their instagram for more information! I also love that they are donating their food to the community and frontline health workers as well. Definitely try them out!

The wife and I had the Bulgogi Cupbap and the Oh my Chicken. Both of these were super flavorful with a very healthy portion. The veggies were crisp and the sauce was finger licking good. Highly recommend this spot. Sorry no picture cause I was hungry and decided to enjoy the meal without a photoshoot.

I ordered catering from Kiss My Seoul for a recent party that I hosted and I couldn't be happier with my experience. From initial contact to delivery, it was a smooth process. The owner, Alex, was very accommodating, providing serving/order suggestions and even asking his staff to go the extra mile to fulfill my order. I ordered their Holy Bulgogi, Oh My Chicken, Tofu Jorim, Japchae, Veggie Mandu, Kimchi and Cucumber. Every item was delicious and my guests thoroughly enjoyed the food. Portions were plentiful and I was secretly happy that there were leftovers for me and my husband to enjoy. Having had a number of mediocre experiences with Korean food in the Bay Area, I'm thrilled to have found Kiss My Seoul. I would definitely order from them again!

Wow! My office and I got catering from here on Wednesday and let me tell you, my office and I absolutely loved it! They give such a great portion for the awesome price point. There is definitely enough food in their bowls to last for two meals. The bowls are all packed with great sauces of your choice and full of flavor. We couldn't be happier eating from here and will not hesitate to place an order with them in the future! THANK YOU :)

Went here for the first time last week to try the Smashburger...man did it not disappoint. The kimchi aioli is fantastic and gives it a nice subtle flavor. I think going for the double is perfect. Fries weren't anything special, but that's not what I went for. Will definitely be coming back here.

My dad and I found this Absolutely fabulous gem Wow, waiting to go back to the courthouse. We decided to try the smash burgers. We got double smash burgers they were absolutely amazing. Perfect amount of fries. Definitely looking forward to returning. This place was amazing. Super cute brightly lit great service. Everybody was very nice and the owner or chef called me by my name and asked me how my food was and I let him know. It was absolutely fabulous. I really enjoyed it.

Why oh why didn't I find out about this place before? This spot is in the middle of a wasteland of ugly abandoned buildings that used to have restaurants. They need better publicity! The food is so good and fresh. The prices are too low but don't tell them. Such nice people and they let you pay your way. I prefer cash so as not to have my calories tracked but if you haven't used cash since your gma put a fiver in your bday card you can use the tap tap. Place is clean as a whistle and the chef looks serious back there in the kitchen. I will return...probably tomorrow. Breakfast is great but then the delicious Korean options come out for lunch. The best of both of my worlds.

Can't say enough good stuff about this place! The smashburger, with grilled onions and kimchi aoli, stands up among the best burgers I have ever had. Match that with amazing crinkle-cut fries and it's hard to beat this combination. If you are feeling like a bowl, both the bulgogi beef and chicken rock the house. Both bowls come with freshly steamed veggies, rice and japchae. Fresh and quick, which is just an added bonus to getting some amazing Korean food. If that wasn't enough, the owner Alex is a great guy. Super personable and friendly, Kiss My Seoul has made its way to the top of my lunch rotation.

Simply fantastic food and nice people to boot. I'm down here for jury duty, but would definitely come back just for this food if I'm anywhere nearby. Food came out in no time.

Had takeout at the office, so can't comment on the experience at the establishment, but I will say that the Tofu Cupbap was divine. Absolutely perfect. Thank you!

Food was amazing!! My husband got the Kimcheese Smash Burger with some bomb fries!! Fries came with cheese, meat, green sauce and veggies. I got the Bugogi beef with rice and noodles. Food was fresh and so tasty!! Not the kinda food you walk away feeling gross from even tho it was fries and a burger, it was refreshing had that great crunch from the kimchee. Owner is also such a sweetie, he was helpful and nice to everyone. We'll definitely be coming here again!

Came here to try since there are so many great reviews. I was hungry and in a rush so I ordered a breakfast sandwich with spam, a hash brown and a latte. The sandwich was freshly made, the bun was soft and slightly toasted which was nice but it was a little sweet, the eggs were perfect, not much spam it was cut up into very small pieces, the cheese was American which is not my favorite I hope they give cheese options in the future cause pepper jack would've been tasty, the hash brown was good but the oil it was cooked in had a bitter after taste . The latte was not a "latte" it was basically hot milk with a dash of coffee. No creaminess or froth like a real latte you get from a coffee shop. The man at the register was nice though and recommended to try the lunch menu in future. I would like to come back for a chicken bowl as it seems to be pretty popular. The restaurant was also clean and not busy I was the only customer at 9:30am. I can imagine they get quite busy at lunch time as it's across the street from the court house. Breakfast was a 5 out of 10. Coffee was a solid 1 out of 10. I paid $10 for the sandwich and $4.50 for the worst coffee of my life. it was my first coffee in over a week and I was looking forward to it. I was sad that it was so bad. I didn't want to complain so I just dumped it after a couple sips. I ate the sandwich because I was starving and didn't want to waste my money Hopefully the owner will take my review as constructive criticism. I will edit my review once I try the lunch menu.

I'm no expert on smash burgers but golly KMS burgers are delicious! Think ShakeShack burgers but hella meatier. Love the soft bread bun and once you take a bite it's literally melt in your mouth cheese and their perfectly seasoned burger patties. I also came in for their Korean bowls too and holy cow their short ribs bowl is legit. Savory flavors with the umami punch. Definitely gave me my Korean BBQ fix without having to smell like you went to Korean BBQ joint if you know what I mean. If I wasn't a 40 year dude on a strict diet plan, I literally would come here every day as a 20 year old young buck stuffing myself with all this great food. This place is kinda hidden and hole in the wall but I was extremely surprise how big the place is. Great place to have lunch and connect with colleagues. Since there's not a lot of places to eat here. Definitely worth a try and get your grub on.

Highly recommend Alex and his team if you're looking to cater Korean food for your event! He's extremely organized, friendly, and punctual. We ordered for 100 and had plenty of leftovers. Alex has lots of experience in catering large events so he will not disappoint. The food was also very delicious and satisfied our tummies. Thank you Alex for my making my daughter's first birthday amazing!

Alex and team catered a small work event (~ 13 participants), breakfast and lunch. Both deliveries were on time, complete, neatly organized, and the right temperatures (cold vs. hot). For breakfast we ordered assorted yogurts, fresh fruit cups, and pastries. For lunch we ordered assorted rice bowls and a variety of sauces, plus an assortment of beverages (e.g., waters, flavored seltzers, ice teas). The rice bowls were delicious and plentiful! My co-workers were very happy! Alex was very professional and easy to work with, plus it was convenient to work with just a single person to cover both breakfast and lunch. Would absolutely work with this team again! Thank you KMS!