📝 The Full Story
I always enjoy going with friends to a Korean barbecue, but for an upscale experience, San Ho Won is the one you're looking for if you want to impress. Not only will they make great barbecue meat for you, but their selection of beverages and add-ons is superb. They will also feed you so much that this is probably one of the Michelin-starred restaurants where you're actually going to take a lot of food home, and that I really like. So if you've ever gone to a Korean barbecue and were worried about overcooking the meat or not having it at the right point, that's what San Ho Won will do for you. This is definitely a place worth visiting in San Francisco. It's hard to get a reservation last minute, so plan in advance and sometimes check for the very last options in the schedule because they tend to open up occasionally.
🍴 What to Order
Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)
Double-cut short ribs grilled tableside to caramelized perfection—the signature dish
Honey Butter Grilled Corn
Sweet corn brushed with honey butter, charred for smoky sweetness
Crispy Scallion Pancakes
Shatteringly crisp pajeon with tender scallions throughout
Egg Soufflé
Light, fluffy steamed egg that melts in your mouth
Kimchi Jjigae
Bubbling fermented kimchi stew with deep umami richness
❓ Common Questions
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📰 What Critics Say
"The kitchen's assiduously refined technique deftly combines traditional Korean tastes with a sense of novelty."
"Named #1 Best New Restaurant in America by Robb Report."
"The house double-cut galbi is the juiciest, most luscious tasting Korean short rib."
