Browse all 33 Korean restaurants in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
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- bb.q Chicken San Bruno San BrunoKorean fried chicken with unforgettably crispy texture, hand battered and fried using traditional methods with signature sauces.
- Bibimmate San MateoHandcrafted kimbap rolls made fresh with beet-pickled radish and umami-rich flavors.
- Bonchon Mountain view Mountain ViewBonchon Mountain view is a Korean restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Bonchon San Mateo San MateoKnown for crunchy double-fried chicken with signature Korean sauces.
- Bonchon South San Francisco South San FranciscoCrunchy double fried chicken with signature sauces and Korean comfort food in a lively atmosphere.
- Chick & Jajang Daly CityKorean fusion restaurant at Westlake Center open until 1 AM most nights with Korean fried chicken, jajangmyeon noodles, soju, and a late-night crowd.
- Chingu San MateoCasual late night Korean food plus fusion dishes. Fun atmosphere.
- Dae Jang Geum Tofu House Daly CityKorean tofu and BBQ restaurant on Southgate Avenue with soondubu jjigae, Korean barbecue, and traditional banchan open seven days a week.
- Daeho kalbijjim & beef soup San MateoTraditional Korean royal recipes with modern twists for tender Kalbijjim.
- Gangsan Korean Restaurant Redwood CityKorean restaurant in downtown Redwood City serving galbijjim, soups, bibimbap and dishes for sharing.
- Han Sang MillbraeHan Sang is a Korean restaurant in Millbrae, California.
- Jagalchi Daly CityKorean restaurant named after the famous Busan fish market with Korean seafood preparations, stews, and traditional dishes in a neighborhood setting.
- K-Grill & Tofu House San BrunoAuthentic Korean spot serving signature soft tofu soups with complimentary banchan and comforting dishes like bibimbap.
- Kokko San MateoKokko is a Korean restaurant in San Mateo, California.
- Kukje Grill Daly CityKorean BBQ and grocery market hybrid in Daly City where you can pick your own cuts from the market counter and cook at the table.
- Kunjip Tofu Mountain ViewKunjip Tofu is a Korean restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Minari San BrunoAuthentic Korean cuisine featuring sizzling stone bibimbap and tender kalbi short ribs in a spacious, welcoming setting.
- Mom's Tofu House South San FranciscoAuthentic Korean restaurant specializing in house made tofu soups, flavorful Korean BBQ, and generous complimentary banchan side dishes.
- Mom's Tofu House MillbraeFamily recipes passed down generations feature homemade tofu and Korean dishes, bringing comfort and love to every bowl.
- Moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls) San MateoHigh quality, gluten-free ingredients with numerous plant-based options available.
- Myung Dong Tofu Cabin San MateoServing home-style Korean food since December 2007 with authentic dishes.
- OLHSO Korean BBQ House San MateoDine immersed in ambient projection mapping inspired by Korea's spirit.
- Seapot Daly City Daly CityKorean all-you-can-eat hot pot and BBQ restaurant in Daly City with conveyor-belt service, fresh meats, seafood, and a wide banchan selection.
- Seapot Hot Pot & Korean BBQ San MateoFresh ingredients delivered by unique conveyor belt for interactive dining.
- Seoul Kitchen Redwood CityBuild your own Korean bowls with proteins like bulgogi and BBQ chicken, banchans, and rice or salad.
- SK Seoul Kalbi Korean BBQ San BrunoReal mesquite charcoal grilling since 1991 with American Wagyu and local ranch to table ingredients.
- So Gong Dong Tofu House Palo AltoOne of the Bay Area's only Korean restaurants specializing in sundubu-jjigae, serving authentic soft tofu soups and stews since 2003.
- Soon's Tofu & Korean BBQ Foster CityBuild-your-own soups, noodles, and stir-fries with customizable options.
- Su-Dam Korean Cuisine Los AltosAuthentic Korean comfort food featuring broths simmered 8 hours daily with fresh herbs and wholesome ingredients.
- Superhot Hot Pot & Korean BBQ Mountain ViewAll-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean barbecue restaurant on Hope Street with a conveyor-belt-efficient kitchen, wagyu meat options, and a sauce station with unlimited banchan.
- Tofu and BBQ House Daly CityKorean restaurant combining soondubu tofu stew and tabletop Korean BBQ, with banchan, rice, and a full menu of traditional Korean comfort dishes.
- Vons Chicken Redwood CityKorean fried and oven chicken with bold sauces like yangnyeom and honey butter, plus crispy rice cakes.
- yeobo, darling Menlo ParkIntimate Korean-Taiwanese dinner restaurant at 827 Santa Cruz Avenue from the Michelin-starred Maum team, with abundant banchan service, tea-infused cocktails, premium sool, and dishes celebrating the chefs' shared heritage.
About Korean Restaurants on the SF Peninsula
Korean restaurants on the San Francisco Peninsula range from tabletop barbecue and bubbling stews to fried chicken, tofu houses, and casual rice bowls. The category has grown quickly alongside the region's Korean community, with a strong presence in Santa Clara's edge and reliable options through San Mateo and Daly City.
Korean barbecue is the social centerpiece, grilling marinated short rib, pork belly, and beef at your own table, wrapped in lettuce with rice, garlic, and a smear of ssamjang. It is meant for groups and a leisurely pace, and the parade of banchan, the small side dishes that keep coming, is part of the fun. For solo diners and quick meals, soondubu jjigae, a spicy soft-tofu stew served in a stone bowl, and bibimbap, rice topped with vegetables and a fried egg, are hard to beat.
Korean fried chicken deserves its own mention, double-fried for a shattering crust and glazed in soy garlic or a sweet, spicy sauce, ideal with beer. You will also find jjajangmyeon and other Korean-Chinese dishes, kimchi stews, cold noodles in summer, and specialists in a single craft.
The food leans bold, fermented, and warming, and heat levels vary by dish rather than by request, so it helps to ask. Vegetarians can find tofu stews, vegetable bibimbap, and plenty of banchan.
Use the list below to browse Korean restaurants by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. Whether you want a hands-on barbecue night with friends or a fast bowl of stew, the Peninsula's Korean dining covers both.
