Saucy Asian - San Francisco

Dribble across this wonderful place and really enjoyed their creative take on fusion of Mexican and Korean cuisines. The tacos with the bulgogi meat was delicious and filling. It brings out the best in two wonderful cuisines.

The food I had delivered to my residence from this restaurant was very delicious. I never had Asian tacos 🌮 before. First time for everything. I may even order food from this restaurant again sometime soon. I highly recommend this place. I give them 5 stars ⭐️

This place does not get enough recognition it deserves. Part of me wants to gatekeep this put I can't tie down the great meals every time I'm here only to myself. Listen to me and get the Saucy Asian Bowl over Spicy Pork or Bulgogi. It will shatter your mind and alter your life and will cause you to question why has this been hiding from you its entire life. Every time I'm in the city, I go out of my way to the Castro just to hit Saucy Asian. Whenever I have family in town, I gotta take them to Saucy Asian. The service is great, the food and flavors are not only consistent, but its a solid bang for your buck. You are sleeping on this if you haven't tried this.

The bowls and tteokbokki were all extremely flavorful and filling. The tteokbokki is not saucy like in other establishments, it does seem to be a different style of preparation, but it still SO good. The japchae was fresh and light, not amazing but still good. The stars of the show were definitely the bibimbap and the saucy bowl. Really recommend the spicy chicken vs the soy chicken. The portions are very generous, the eggs on the bibimbap are perfectly poached, it was an amazing combination of flavors and textures. I can’t wait to eat here again and will definitely recommend it to people in the area. I need to try their saucy fries too, they looked amazing.

Tasty food , fast service, nice place .. more of a takeaway with a few chairs to eat in, rather than actual restaurant, but seemed popular with the locals which is usually a good sign

The Seoul cheesetake and the Saucy Asian were so good!

Very difficult to find rice cakes in any capacity of take out so I was excited from the start. The kimchi burrito with only a $1 up charge for beef bulgogi was very affordable, especially for the size of the burrito and handmade chips. Thoroughly impressed and would recommend those visiting to try, especially if you’re not wanting to drop $40-60 for a meal! From my understanding though, very limited if any at all gluten free options (which is expected since most items have soy sauce)

Been wanting to try this place for a long time but for many reasons it never presented to be the rite times. Today was the day I wasn’t disappointed, it was actually better than I thought. A Good fast food option with a healthy touch. I got a Saucy Bowl with beef Bulgogi and a side of crab Salad. Removed the rice from the bowl as in my opinion it just takes away from the contents that I want more of. Japchae with the mixed greens were a perfect combo. Next time I will add two sides of crab salad instead of just one. The crab with the Bulgogi was a real treat! Pull up and get sauces you won’t regret it.

I imagine 3 college kids hanging out in a living room with mismatched furniture and joking, "We should put FRIES and KIMCHI in a burrito!" "Rad! But keep the guacamole - then stuff it with BULGOGI, yeah!" Whether you "bowl it, wrap it, fold it or poke it" you can find delicious Korean fast food that will satisfy cravings both in taste and quantity. The portions are generous and flavors are punchy. It hits all the notes of sweet-salty-fatty in a unique way. Both the Saucy Asian bowl and wrap with spicy pork and pan fried tofu (+$2) were hits and the wrap was so enormous it made two meals- not complaining in this economy. We also ordered the beef potstickers and soy garlic wings which were solid. Having driven past this cute eatery a dozen times, the decor is bouncy and fun and delivery, speedy. Three locations in Milpitas (Great Mall), Emeryville and San Francisco. Recommend, "like TOTALLY bruh, rad!!"

I've been to this place before. I ordered Saucy Asian bowl with salad and rice and soy sauce chicken. I have noticed that the bowl has shrunk. It used to be bigger and now it's 3/4 of the size of the former bowl. There is no wait seed ice. There's a person at the cashier. I often wonder how places can ask for a tip when there's no wait service. It's a small place and I sat outside since it was a nice sunny day for lunch

Saucy Asian is a tasty, easy option in the area. They've got a good variety, bowls, burritos, loaded fries, and poke. I usually go for the spicy poke bowl with salmon and tuna. The fish is always fresh, and the toppings like slaw, cucumbers, jalapeño, tobiko, and kimchi aioli add great flavor. I'm not a big kimchi fan, but the aioli is really good. Next time I'll ask for no mixed greens and go all rice, it leaned more salad than rice bowl. Staff is always friendly and happy to accommodate. On a nice day, it's great to sit outside at the sidewalk tables.

The food I had delivered from here for lunch was so good. I never tried Asian tacos before but I love it. I may even order come back or order from this restaurant again sometime soon. The ambiance of the place looked amazing from what I've seen in pictures. What are you waiting for come down there and get yourself a bite to eat

First time trying Saucy Asian and I was impressed! I ordered the spicy pork kimchee burrito and surprisingly, the flavors worked well together. Burrito is served with homemade chips and salsa. Good portion size and lunch was plated clean. I don't know why that matters to me, but it's like I enjoy my food more when it's made with "love." I would definitely recommend.

Saucy Asian. Condiment Queen. Saucy Minx. Just a few of my nicknames. (I joke, but did anyone catch that "Love Actually" reference?) True to social media pics (no catfishing here), the top of my Saucy Asian Bowl ($15.99 + $2 for bulgogi beef) was evenly coated in gochujang aioli. The bottom is layered with rice, mixed greens, & japchae noodles; I left my bowl unmixed which made each bite a flavor & textural surprise with additional crunchy elements coming from kimchi, slaw, & fried shallots. As the restaurant fuses Korean & Mexican flavors, I couldn't leave without ordering their tacos & burrito. My bf enjoyed the Spicy Pork Street Tacos ($14.49), so much so that he polished off all three in one sitting. The Cali Burrito ($14.99) was filled with Soy Sauce Chicken (thigh meat), fries, guac, cheese, cream, pico, & scallions, but the dominant flavor was their delicious garlic sauce. Generous portions, perfect for sharing. Well-made food for people who, like me, can't get enough of sauces & condiments. It took me too long to finally try Saucy Asian but I plan to make up for lost time by having their Kimchi Burrito & Bibimbap ASAP.

We ordered and dined in at Saucy Asian. Not sure if there were understaffed for the day, but it took quite a while for our food to come out. I think people normally order DoorDash from here and that's why there were so many orders even though the restaurant was pretty empty. The food was good, but not consistent. My friend and I ordered the exact same poke bowl but his was visibly significantly larger than mine. It's kind of a gamble, much like chipotle. Some days you will get a large bowl, some days it seems the fish is scarce. It would be nice to order and go to a nearby park to eat it for a picnic.

Great poke spot! Came here for a to-go lunch on a Friday afternoon and there was no line. The inside decor is very colorful and fun, and there's a bit of seating inside if you wanted to eat there. The cashier was super friendly! I got the Island Poke Bowl with rice base. The ingredients were so delicious and balanced! Good proportions of all ingredients, and they don't skimp out on the fish. The fish tasted fresh and the sauce wasn't overdone, which is a problem I have with many poke places. Had a relaxing afternoon eating my bowl in Mission Dolores -- would come again!

Came here with a friend on a Thursday for dinner and man was this delicious! I loved how much food this came with - the kimchi burrito was incredible, it had so much flavor for a burrito. Good: - Good value for price - Unique dishes that are Asian fusion - Nice staff that helped recommend the right dish - Cool vibes, it had LED lights inside and had a fun aura Bad: - Super casual place, overall Overall would come again!

I came to the restaurant to eat but because I was so stuck I wanted to use the restroom first and they didn't let me do it and said I had to buy something first. This is ridiculous. They don't have to treat customers so rudely

I'm amazed by the prices they offer here! It's hard to find a solid meal in SF that retails at $12.99, but Saucy Asian's menu all hovers around the under $15 mark, for some delicious well portioned food! I got the tonkatsu bowl, and it was delicious. The rice was the perfect texture, and it wasn't too oversauced. I'll definitely be coming back when I need a quick bowl fix!

Been here enough times that I felt it was time to give a strong review. I honestly believe korean-Mexican fusion is one of the best food fusions. The burritos here are massive, tasty, and incredibly filling (and so satisfying). At just a few blocks from Dolores, I'd recommend grabbing a burrito to go and enjoying it in the park. My go-to order is a kimchi burrito with guac and either spicy chicken or beef bulgogi. Prices seem to be a bit higher on delivery apps so I'd recommend ordering in person- the wait isn't too long and the ambiance is decent. I normally end my reviews with whether or not I'll go back, but as I've been here (or ordered from here) multiple times even though I live over a mile away, I think that sufficiently covers my feelings about this restaurant.

I eat it as pick up and it was good but not as great as expected, the rice I believe is too little. The beef bulgogi I order was nothing special. The drink was supposed to come with zippie but they give me with regular cup. I would recommend it if you don't have time to enjoy but If not than no. The owner reply back to me their customer service is really good I believe it's worth the try for your own palette.

This place is nice inside, though it's somehow not really conducive to hanging out. There are a few tables, but it's more of a takeaway place. Service is efficient. We got a Kimchi Burrito and a Saucy Asian Burrito with bulgogi. Both of them were tasty and well-portioned. It comes with good corn chips and salsa The prices are reasonable. I'm often skeptical of fusion type cuisine, but classic Korean American food does well as a burrito! I'll be back for a casual bite.

Just stopped in for a quick bite while running around after hearing several recommendations and wasn't disappointed! Only ended up trying the saucy Asian tacos but everything people around me were eating looked and smelled really good. Tacos were very good, crema stood out as a highlight. Asian fusion has been a fad for a while and some places fall flat while others really nail it. I would say, in my brief and limited experience, that Saucy Asian is much closer to the latter, but not all the way there. Definitely worth a try.

Absolutely recommend saucy Asian if you are in the Castro! Not only was it super fast, great friendly service, but also affordable for the city! The saucy bowl with shittake mushrooms was perfect for vegetarians and filling! It is seasoned with their delicious sauce which next time I'm going to ask for more on the side. Really nice veggies and just a perfect size for a meal. The star for my boyfriend was the saucy Philly cheese steak. I was so impressed with the flavors and how delicious the cheese, steak and sauce all melded together. Probably one of my favorite cheese steaks ever!!

Korean food is one of my favorite cuisine and I understand it's a fusion spot but I just didn't love it. I ordered the Cali burrito and it was good but I don't think I would order it again. I would like to try the Bibimbap. I thought the Cali burrito was very saucy. Obviously it's called Saucy Asian but I think I could do without the sauce, or maybe on the side. I'd like to come back and try to Bibimbap. The place was clean, the service was nice and I got my food pretty quickly. It's a nice establishment.

The food is delicious, but the customer service has absolutely tanked since they first opened. I used to love this place, but won't return after being told I couldn't pick up the food I ordered and paid for online through their website. It might not be the best idea to tell people they can't have food the moment they step inside, before saying hello. Especially if they show up half an hour before your restaurant closes to pick up the order placed earlier in the day for pick up. As someone who works in customer service, that was absolutely ridiculous behavior.

Made my way to Saucy Asian after training earlier today. The restaurant is pretty nice- it's got good, urban vibes. A lot of options on the menu, but I ended up going with the kimchi burrito (spicy pork + an extra egg). The burrito is 1lb flavor bomb- with so much going on you think it'd be too much, but it was pretty balanced, and the filling ratio was quite good as well. The rice wasn't hard, nothing was cold, the flavors were good, and though saucy, I was able to enjoy my burrito in the car without any spillage problems. My order also came with chips and salsa- bonus! I'll be sure to come back and try something new soon. Thanks Team Saucy Asian!

A cute little place to grab a bite. Have to option of to-go or dine in. Cashier was very quick and attentive. Explained the menu with questions we had and got our food out to us in a timely manner. Lots of flavors and big portion for what you're paying

SAUCY!! In all honesty, I been wanting to try this place for a minute after seeing it every-time I go to Dolores Park and it did not disappoint. I'm always a little hesitant when I get fusion because in my experience it's either really good or sub par but was I so wrong. The food had the perfect amount of flavoring and with the option to choose add on its a win. The portions are so very generous and staff is welcoming. Adding it to my list of go-to eats!

I'm a sucker for fusion cuisine and saucy Asian went above and beyond! I ordered the kimchi burrito, which was so flavorful and juicy. It wasn't too spicy (I have a baby spice tolerance) but there was still a nice kick to it. The burrito was massive, for only $13! There's not much seating, but it was empty when I went (weekday 6:30pm). Definitely check this out if you're in the area!

THEY MASSIVELY UPGRADED THEIR UTENSILS!!!!! Chopsticks in every order! Heavy duty fork! A high quality napkin, not wrapped in tape! My years of concerns are gone. Now my secret recommendations: - Spicy Pork Saucy Asian Bowl - yeAaaa - Saucy Asian Style Poke Bowl - yyyuuiup !! Get the crab add-on every time!!!

This is my go to spot for ordering into the office. our go to order is the saucy asian fries with shrimp, saucy asian bulgogi burrito and saucy asian bowl with mixed greens and jap char the saucy asian fries are a must to order. they pile on the guac, sour cream, special sauce, jalapeños, and you must pick shrimp for protein. the fries are shoestring but bigger ( think McDonalds size ) so its nice and crispy. the saucy asian bowl is a fully complete meal in itself. i like to get the combo based with greens and jap chae noodles. bomb. Saucy Asian has always been a reliable option for my office lunch orders. The food and quality is always consistent. they have expanded and are in the eastbay as well. i believe the grand opening is this month. Hopefully my review gives the yelp audience an idea of what to order!

huge portions, food came out so fast. poached egg on bibimbap was delish although I wish it came with kimchi

Like they say "Life is a Highway" and somehow we didn't get a speeding ticket for how fast this year has been going by. I got to spend my spring break up in SF taking care of some personal matters. I really enjoyed the artwork and decorations which reminded me of a night market food stand. It wasn't very busy at the time, and the workers were patient with us not knowing what to order. Just like the game Smashbros, I felt as though i was looking at the "choose my fighter" I chose Saucy Asians, and my opponent was Chipotle. My first time and my recent visit This spot gave me the familiarity feeling of an Americanized Korean Chipotle grab-and-go takeout service. Finally, after looking at the menu for quite some time i was able to decide my,"character" which was a bowl with what i think was Bigolgi. Still trying to figure out what in the world they did, but the sauce on top was top-notch. I was so into the food that I was enjoying my bowl like no other making and munching it faster than Kirby sitting at the dining table. With every Bite i could feel the battle of which place was going to like better just as if it was the final round with little to no health left. The final match comes to an end as i could no longer stuff myself with another bite of my bowl. No doubt that the battle was won by Saucy Asian which kicked Chipotle right off the map.

This joint has been in the neighborhood since around 2010. I would say the quality and taste has been pretty consistent with majority of the menu. I usually go for the cali burritos or tonkatsu rice plate. They also have a rewards program!

Saucy Asian is the perfect, quick (and sneakily maybe nap inducing) lunch to pick up in the Castro / Dolores area. I've never been when there has been a wait and in general they are quite speedy with the food. It's priced around the same as other lunch options such as Poke Bowl. Ordered the Bibimbap with Bulgogi Beef. Packed with veggies and a great portion of rice to greens. The poached egg is really good, with a soft yolk. They hold up to the name, it definitely was saucy. I wish the Bulgogi was spicy hehe but that's my only feedback. My star rating: 5 - must go!!! 4 - liked it, give it a try! 3 - it was alright 2 - I probably won't go back 1 - turnaround and run

I stopped in for Poke after the gym. I ordered the island poke with a mix of tuna and salmon. This was some of the most flavorful Poke I've ever had! I ordered all sauces on the side which allowed me to kind of control the flavors, but the soy sauce blend that comes with the island poke bowl was delicious! It paired perfectly with the coconut rice and the crispy shallots. I also appreciated that the bowl had a liberal amount of both greens and rice so it felt healthy but still satisfying. There is not really space to dine inside here. Just some seating along the wall on a bar. There are a few tables outside if you want to eat there, but those are limited. For the price and the quality, this is a local neighborhood gem!

I dream about their burrito bowl with tofu and a giant side of ddeokbokki. Everything is super flavorful, filling, and fresh (and they're fast too).

Walking through my old stomping grounds this restaurant is located just across the street of the elementary school I attended in San Francisco. When I went to High School this place was a liquor store. This spot now as a restaurant has one of the best cheese steaks I ever had and the secret ingredient is the Beef Bulgogi. The Saucy Asian bowl with spicy pork was delicious. The service was great. I will have to comeback for the cheesesteak again.

Gives me and everyone I know the runs every time. Like soooo bad. Super pricey. Tastes good tho.

If there's anything you should try here, it's the Seoul Cheesesteak: definitely got me closing my eyes while I eat in order to have the full experience of it! I'd definitely come here again to try different things. This is the type of place where you order at the front and just eat anywhere. Although there's not much seating, most people just pick up and leave.

I just discovered Saucy Asian last week and have had it 5 times since. The Saucy Asian bowl and the bibimbap are delicious. The sauces are spicy but balanced, vegetables are fresh, and portions sizes are very very generous. Location is convenient and the staff has been super nice every time I've been there. Highly recommend!

Boyfriend and I both liked our bowls from Saucy Asian! It's a fast casual place. Order and pay at the counter and they bring your food. There are two two-person tables outside. I got the spicy poke bowl, which comes with spicy mayo and a generous heaping of salmon. Boyfriend got the Saucy Asian Bowl. Both were tasty! My boyfriend didn't like the japchae in his bowl, so maybe he would go with just the bibimbap bowl next time. I would also like to try to bibimbap bowl next time.

I've tried the Saucy Asian Bowl and the Island Poke Bowl. My favorite among the two is the Island Poke bowl! It tastes very fresh and the sauce complements the ingredients very well. The Saucy Asian Bowl was indeed a bit too saucy for me and has lots of sodium in the sauce. All their ingredients taste really fresh. I definitely recommend the island poke bowl. It's delicious!!

I had the bulgogi bibimbap with japchae noodles today and it was so delicious! Everything has perfect texture and was super flavorful. I liked the pickled radish that came with it. My side of potstickers was also super crispy with lots of filling and sauce!

Been wanting to try this place for a bit. They seem to do a lot of delivery orders, they reacted surprised/thrown off that I wanted to order at the register. Had the saucy Asian bowl with spicy chicken and the spicy poke bowl. Both delicious. Looking forward to door dashing some of their other menu items.

Fresh, Well Seasoned Food and Pleasant Service. Parking was not bad though I did arrive at around 7:30pm. The service as always was friendly and flawless, with my order being a Saucy Asian Burrito, that was generously filled, and comprised of well seasoned components, in addition it was accompanied with chips that were tasty and freshly made. In the end it was a nice Dinner that was more then ample and satisfying. This is not my first time at Saucy, and can happily recommend their Poke and Rice Bowls also.

Very delicious and great value. Got the burrito bowl with mushrooms and it was perfectly spicy (beware of the jalapeños - they are fiery) and delicious. The potstickers were okay - not great, not bad but okay. The service as quick and the the atmosphere was more so fast casual.

This is it. THIS IS IT. Ubereated their cali burrito with garlic shrimp and spicy poke with combo base + tuna & salmon and let me tell you.... we were mind blown. Cali burrito with garlic shrimp: GENEROUS amount of shrimps. Tasty. Delicious. Sauce inside was so good. Everything blended it well together and the garlic shrimp!!! Soooo delicious! Spicy poke: Actually spicy. Combo base included mixed greens and rice. Generous amount of salmon and tuna. Fresh and buttery. Again, tastes VERY delicious. Tteokbokki: Spicy!! Omg the sauce (I taste gochujang) is to die for. And the rice cakes are cooked perfectly -- neither too soft nor too chewy. I'm super picky with my food and usually only nibble here and there, but I finished my poke and half of the burrito. Try it! Would recommend this place and come back to try other items on their menu.

Portions are small for the price, but the bimbimbap was really good. Unfortunately there was mud in my food :( We ordered this for an office lunch and everybody was commenting how tasty their food was while we were eating. I bit into something gritty and tried to brush it off, but eventually encountered a blob of mud in my food. I assume it came from the mixed greens. I tried to push it to the side, but then saw another blob. I couldn't eat anymore and felt sick to my stomach. I'd have a hard time wanting to eat here again after that, especially because some component of greens is important in bibimbap, so I wouldn't want to omit it, but they do not seem to have another option. Unfortunate. Makes me wonder if they are just not washing their greens at all, or just not well enough.

Friendly staff, reasonable priced, good food. If you live in the area and want reasonably priced and relatively healthy food (ie: not fried/pizza), this is the place. A good place for a quick lunch or dinner/take out, without spending $30.

Pleasantly surprised! Fast, convenient, fresh and tasty! I never came here because I saw that many of the dishes were spicy, but thanks to all the customization options, I was able to get something to eat that suited my tastes. My bowl was really good, with a good amount of protein, salad, and carbs. The kimchi was really good as well, as it wasn't spicy but still had that pickled, fermented taste. Only thing I wish is that they used something other than a round paper bowl to pack the food, maybe a rectangular one instead, because all the different types of sides like the noodles, salad, rice were all just buried on top of each other. I'm excited to go back and try the rest of the menu. I would say this is better than Senior Sisig, and a nice alternative to Gai and Mr. Hen nearby.

This cute restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is a fun find. It's clean, and surprisingly, not too crowded. The menu offers a unique fusion of Mexican and Korean cuisines, and as a big fan of Korean food, I found the meal especially delicious. The fried chicken was perfectly crispy and seasoned well, and the kimchee fried rice had just the right amount of sauce. If you're in the district, I highly recommend stopping by and dining here.

I happened to find this place on my walk home, and I enjoyed the Saucy Asian Burrito with pan fried tofu a lot! It came out very quickly, was very saucy and had a nice fusion flavor between the rice, avocado, and gochujang aioli. The chips they gave on the side were nice and crispy too! I do wish the burrito would have had more spice or crunch to it, as it was pretty soft and saucy, but overall not many complaints! I'll definitely be returning here to try their other items!

I was really hungry after going to the gym and I didn't have any food in my kitchen, so I went on DoorDash to see if I can find any healthy alternatives, but stumbled across this place that really stood out to me. I watched a YouTube video earlier in the day where they made kimchi quesadillas and to my surprise, they had some!! I ordered the kimchi quesadilla with spicy chicken and the potstickers. Something light enough to eat, but just enough to get you full. I'm surprised I didn't hear about this place sooner because all the food looked so good. The kimchi quesadilla had so many options to choose from, which is great! If you want chicken, beef, or something vegetarian it's all there. Some do have an extra fee involved, but it'll depend on what you feel like getting. Potstickers also had a choice of beef and veggie, I went with beef. PRICING: Kimchi Quesadilla: $10.49 Potstickers: $8.49 Prices are super reasonable before taxes and delivery fees, so in case you want to skip out on everything - definitely come in person. Breakdown of everything: Kimchi quesadilla: I underestimated how filling this would be and I absolutely loved it. However, it is really messy to eat and I would love more of that orange sauce they had on top. Highly recommend trying this out! You get a balance of spice, sweetness, and savory. For those of you that like spicier kimchi, this is more mild and isn't sour tasting at all. I'll definitely get this again. Potstickers: They we're so light and crunchy. I'm usually really picky with my potstickers, but these were sooo good. Very flavorful and juicy inside. Definitely something you can share with your friends (or scarf down yourself which is what I did). I was surprised they were still crispy after 30+ min of delivery in a take out box. Highly recommend coming to this spot and trying everything else! I'll definitely try more from this place.

One of my favorite neighborhood spots when I'm in Castro. This is my go-to hangover, don't want to make dinner, just simply starving, craving Kimchi meal. There's no indoor dining and limited outdoor seating so always suggest picking up or having it delivered. Everything on the menu is delicious but I always get the spicy chicken kimchi quesadilla. Can't go wrong with a California Veggie burrito and a side of Veggie Potstickers, Ddeokbokki, and Kimchi friend rice. Outstanding service and reasonable prices.

I've always wanted to try out this spot and so glad I did! I got the saucy Asian fries which came with bulgogi, cheese, guac, crema, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño and some kind of yummy sauce on top! The fries were crispy and it paired well with all the toppings. Def recommend to share! I also got the spicy rice cakes to try and they were sweet, savory and spicy! The rice cakes had a nice chew and a good dish to share as well. It's a good casual place to grab some yummy food! I want to try their other dishes next time.