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Korean · Mission District · $$$$
Fusion stew of kimchi jjigae with pork belly, hominy, avocado—spicy and hearty
Savory pan-fried kimchi pancake
Hearty kimchi stew with pork jowl, served bubbling tableside
Korean · Tenderloin · $$
A large, extra-crispy pancake perfect for sharing, featuring the tangy kick of kimchi and savory pork.
Steakhouse · North Beach · $$$$
Plump dumplings stuffed with premium wagyu and funky, spicy kimchi — the perfect bridge between the steakhouse and izakaya sides of the menu
Ramen · SoMa · $$
Spicy miso broth with kimchi for tang and heat.
Steakhouse · Union Square · $$$$
Napa cabbage kimchi fried rice with cold‑pressed sesame oil and onsen egg
Korean BBQ · Ingleside · $
Tangy, spicy broth with depth—choose pork, tofu, or beef to tailor the comforting kick
Korean · Inner Richmond · $$
Spicy Korean pancake with kimchi, crispy on the outside.
Korean · Fillmore District · $$
Soy‑braised pork and house kimchi fried rice crowned with a poached egg and parmesan—comforting with a creative twist
Korean BBQ · Inner Sunset · $$
Bubbling stew of fermented kimchi, pork, and tofu — funky, spicy, and the quintessential Korean comfort food
Shabu-Shabu & Hot Pot · Inner Richmond · $$
Tangy, fermented‑flavor kimchi broth that brings a lively kick to the hot‑pot
Fresh oysters topped with kimchi — briny, tangy, and the perfect $4 beginning to any meal here
Korean · Outer Sunset · $$
A hearty pancake filled with kimchi and a mix of seafood like shrimp and calamari.
A flavorful fried rice dish incorporating savory beef and tangy kimchi.
Union Street · $$
New American · Japantown · $$
Korean · Lakeside · $$
Diner · Showplace Square · $
Aromatic fried rice featuring Spam and kimchi, offering a flavorful and hearty Korean-inspired dish.
Izakaya · Japantown · $$
Udon noodles in carbonara sauce with kimchi and pork.
Korean · Lower Haight · $$
Crisp pancake made with house‑made kimchi (no fish sauce), tangy and savory.
Korean · Fisherman's Wharf · $$
A flavorful rendition of kimchi fried rice, often enhanced with bacon for added depth.
Bar · Mission District · $$
Creamy, bacon‑dotted pasta with a velvety kimchi‑vodka sauce—rich and indulgent
Japanese · Mission District · $
A bold Hawaiian-Japanese-Korean fusion that balances salty Spam with tangy kimchi.
Savory pancake featuring crispy edges and a bold, tangy kimchi base.
A classic, comforting spicy stew made with fermented kimchi, tofu, and often pork or seafood.
A classic spicy and tangy combination of soft tofu with fermented kimchi and your choice of beef or pork.
Korean Fried Chicken · Tenderloin · $$
Fried rice balls stuffed with kimchi, golden and crisp on the outside.
Korean Fried Chicken · SoMa · $
Sweet glazed chicken with kimchi; the second most-ordered bowl.
American · Mission Bay · $$
A bold choice with the spicy, fermented tang of kimchi providing a unique kick.
Japanese · Japantown · $
A spicy and tangy option, the kimchi adds a fermented kick to the beloved takoyaki.
Korean · Lower Nob Hill · $$
A crispy, savory pancake featuring tangy fermented kimchi.
Wok-fried rice with kimchi — comfort-food highlight
Korean BBQ · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Wok-charred kimchi fried rice topped with a fried egg.
Pan‑fried rice with kimchi and sausage—spicy, savory, and addictive
Bakery · Dogpatch · $
A bold and flavorful savory option, these buns are filled with spiced kimchi.
Korean · Polk Gulch · $$
Savory fried rice featuring the sharp, fermented tang of aged kimchi.
Coffee & Tea · Dogpatch · $$
Roasted kimchi fried rice topped with sunny‑side egg and toasted seaweed—comforting and savory
Korean · Mission Dolores · $
A staple side dish, this fresh Napa cabbage kimchi offers a medium-spicy and tangy flavor profile.
Coffee & Tea · Rincon Hill · $
Savory scone combining kimchi, furikake, and chorizo for a bold, umami‑rich bite
Burgers · Cole Valley · $
Smashburger with house kimchi and bacon — recurring collaboration special.
Korean · Little Russia · $$
Crispy savory pancake studded with aged kimchi
Coffee & Tea · Outer Sunset · $$
A comforting and flavorful hand-made kimchi stew, offering a taste of Korean comfort food.
American · Mission Dolores · $
House-made kimchi, prepared by the owner's mother, offering a tangy and fermented side.