This was the only restaurant we visited twice while staying in San Francisco principally because it offered the best value for money dining we experienced. The restaurant was popular with a nice atmosphere set back from some of the more commercial and variable quality restaurants on the Wharf. Good food choice and drinks menus. We went for Millionaire's Bacon Sampler and Dolsot Bibimbap which was enough for two people. Walk-Ins were accepted and staff were both attentive and polite. Great choice for mid-priced dining.
Mateo Leal
Great for a nice breakfast, good coffee and gluten free and vegetarian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ellendl301
We arrived without a reservation around 7pm, were seated 5 min later, had our diner for 5 served 10-15 min later and we were surprised by the flawless attentive service and the wonderful flavours. We will be back tomorrow!
CarmLNU
I arrived with a large group just before around 5:45pm and we were seated right away by a welcoming staff. For starters, we had the crispy tofu salad and their Millionaire Bacon, which is one of the things they’re known for. Both were amazing!! The greens were tossed in a sesame ginger dressing and served with avocado and pickled red onions. Now, let’s talk about the bacon. Simply put: plain perfection. Thick and crispy and it basically melted in my mouth. The appetizer brings two strips and is served on a bed of asparagus. The entree menu has something for everyone: Korean fried chicken, noodle and rice dishes, soups, tacos, etc. I opted for the bulgogi japchae and it did not disappoint. Lots of bulgogi and noodles, all served on a bed of rice. Outright perfect. Entree portions are large, so don’t fill up on appetizers! By the time we left around 7:15pm, the restaurant was full. I suggest making a reservation if you plan on visiting at peak dinner time. Service overall was very good.
Elif I
Excellent food. Every dish we ordered, including dessert, was outstanding. Even though they were very busy, service was flawless. Everyone working there was super nice and attentive.
Christina Buco
Very lovely for Sunday brunch! Highly recommend!! Locomoco was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
FurTeddy
I so enjoy eating here when staying in SF. Wonderful Galbi and wonderful barbecue. Excellent pinot noir by the glass. And wonderful house specials like the millionaire’s bacon. Such a great reliable restaurant - shuts quite promptly though so don’t arrive too late !
groovyjo
We ate here twice whilst in San Francisco. The breakfast was 10/10 the dinner not so much. Breakfast Service great, food was so tasty and fresh - a refreshing take on old favourites! A little on the pricy side, but the portion size was large, and everything was delicious. It's definitely worth a breakfast visit. Dinner Went back for dinner a few nights later. The food was still good but not as good as the breakfast offering. The biggest issue was service, they bring your meal out SO fast, we had an appetiser to share and 2 mains with drinks but only stayed in the restaurant for 30 minutes. They need to slow things down and bit and let people enjoy a more leisurely dinner. I'd give dinner a miss in future.
A8547MLstephenm
Passed the restaurant a few times as was staying in the area. Went in and wasn’t disappointed. The fusion of Korean and Mexican works well. Had the nachos then the Tacos with fried chicken. Recommended this to a potential diner outside on the way out who duly walked straight in. Would definitely return
bethk471
Not impressed even though the ratings were good. Expensive. Everything that had meat in it was slightly sweet when it should have been savory except the fried rice which was too earthy. The nachos were odd. Fried chicken was plain and not sure what made it Korean.
Just a block or two from Fisheman's Wharf at San Francisco bay, this indoor outdoor Korean restaurant is extremely popular for the lunch bunch on weekends. There's plenty to choose from on a very entertaining menu ranging from spicy pork Bap to Kimchi fried rice to the Korean fried chicken (seems to be the most popular). The spices and taste combinations are totally unique from other asian dishes. The portions are PLENTIFUL and service quick and friendly. The Pimped UP Ramyun combines just about all the Korean textures, tastes and aroma. Delicious. Very knowledgable servers. Outdoors in the season affords an excellent view of the wild variety of individuals making their way to enjoy or work at the Wharf below. Wine and Beer. Prices extremely reasonable especially considering the portions. Parking along the nearby streets or garages.
BLUEWONDER1
Nice Venue with great atmosphere, served authentic Korean Food with a twist. We enjoyed our dinner, service also excellent. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Highly recommended.
Trevor D
We decided pretty random to eat lunch at Surisan, and I am so happy about our decision!! We had locomoco and pimped up ramyun, and both were incredible, such a great combination of K-food and American food. I will say Surisan is so far my favorite restaurant around the SF area, I will definitely come back very soon ?
notmichelin
I was here a year ago and they were always packed, now pretty slow. I have eaten there a couple of times this month. Prices are up. For example, including taxes and an add on fee for "employee benefits" an order of 12 chicken wings is about 32 bucks. Also, the quality is down. Several of the wings I tried were good, but some were tough and gristly. My wife spit out one wing and said it tasted "old." They are cutting back on portions of things like sides, pickles, etc. And, When I got home one night with my to go order there were no napkins, utensils, or sauces, just the food. They have always been disorganized about seating customers, and can be difficult to communicate with. For example, they have a sign posted outside the closed front door instructing customers to wait to be seated. I waited, in the cold and dark, but nobody came, even though I could see through window that only 20 percent of seating was occupied. This place is showing signs of imminent failure and needs to send in a manager who can fix things quick. Customers are responding to being nickled-and-dimed and under-served by just not coming back.
This was the only restaurant we visited twice while staying in San Francisco principally because it offered the best value for money dining we experienced. The restaurant was popular with a nice atmosphere set back from some of the more commercial and variable quality restaurants on the Wharf. Good food choice and drinks menus. We went for Millionaire's Bacon Sampler and Dolsot Bibimbap which was enough for two people. Walk-Ins were accepted and staff were both attentive and polite. Great choice for mid-priced dining.
Great for a nice breakfast, good coffee and gluten free and vegetarian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived without a reservation around 7pm, were seated 5 min later, had our diner for 5 served 10-15 min later and we were surprised by the flawless attentive service and the wonderful flavours. We will be back tomorrow!
I arrived with a large group just before around 5:45pm and we were seated right away by a welcoming staff. For starters, we had the crispy tofu salad and their Millionaire Bacon, which is one of the things they’re known for. Both were amazing!! The greens were tossed in a sesame ginger dressing and served with avocado and pickled red onions. Now, let’s talk about the bacon. Simply put: plain perfection. Thick and crispy and it basically melted in my mouth. The appetizer brings two strips and is served on a bed of asparagus. The entree menu has something for everyone: Korean fried chicken, noodle and rice dishes, soups, tacos, etc. I opted for the bulgogi japchae and it did not disappoint. Lots of bulgogi and noodles, all served on a bed of rice. Outright perfect. Entree portions are large, so don’t fill up on appetizers! By the time we left around 7:15pm, the restaurant was full. I suggest making a reservation if you plan on visiting at peak dinner time. Service overall was very good.
Excellent food. Every dish we ordered, including dessert, was outstanding. Even though they were very busy, service was flawless. Everyone working there was super nice and attentive.
Very lovely for Sunday brunch! Highly recommend!! Locomoco was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I so enjoy eating here when staying in SF. Wonderful Galbi and wonderful barbecue. Excellent pinot noir by the glass. And wonderful house specials like the millionaire’s bacon. Such a great reliable restaurant - shuts quite promptly though so don’t arrive too late !
We ate here twice whilst in San Francisco. The breakfast was 10/10 the dinner not so much. Breakfast Service great, food was so tasty and fresh - a refreshing take on old favourites! A little on the pricy side, but the portion size was large, and everything was delicious. It's definitely worth a breakfast visit. Dinner Went back for dinner a few nights later. The food was still good but not as good as the breakfast offering. The biggest issue was service, they bring your meal out SO fast, we had an appetiser to share and 2 mains with drinks but only stayed in the restaurant for 30 minutes. They need to slow things down and bit and let people enjoy a more leisurely dinner. I'd give dinner a miss in future.
Passed the restaurant a few times as was staying in the area. Went in and wasn’t disappointed. The fusion of Korean and Mexican works well. Had the nachos then the Tacos with fried chicken. Recommended this to a potential diner outside on the way out who duly walked straight in. Would definitely return
Not impressed even though the ratings were good. Expensive. Everything that had meat in it was slightly sweet when it should have been savory except the fried rice which was too earthy. The nachos were odd. Fried chicken was plain and not sure what made it Korean.
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food!
Just a block or two from Fisheman's Wharf at San Francisco bay, this indoor outdoor Korean restaurant is extremely popular for the lunch bunch on weekends. There's plenty to choose from on a very entertaining menu ranging from spicy pork Bap to Kimchi fried rice to the Korean fried chicken (seems to be the most popular). The spices and taste combinations are totally unique from other asian dishes. The portions are PLENTIFUL and service quick and friendly. The Pimped UP Ramyun combines just about all the Korean textures, tastes and aroma. Delicious. Very knowledgable servers. Outdoors in the season affords an excellent view of the wild variety of individuals making their way to enjoy or work at the Wharf below. Wine and Beer. Prices extremely reasonable especially considering the portions. Parking along the nearby streets or garages.
Nice Venue with great atmosphere, served authentic Korean Food with a twist. We enjoyed our dinner, service also excellent. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Highly recommended.
We decided pretty random to eat lunch at Surisan, and I am so happy about our decision!! We had locomoco and pimped up ramyun, and both were incredible, such a great combination of K-food and American food. I will say Surisan is so far my favorite restaurant around the SF area, I will definitely come back very soon ?
I was here a year ago and they were always packed, now pretty slow. I have eaten there a couple of times this month. Prices are up. For example, including taxes and an add on fee for "employee benefits" an order of 12 chicken wings is about 32 bucks. Also, the quality is down. Several of the wings I tried were good, but some were tough and gristly. My wife spit out one wing and said it tasted "old." They are cutting back on portions of things like sides, pickles, etc. And, When I got home one night with my to go order there were no napkins, utensils, or sauces, just the food. They have always been disorganized about seating customers, and can be difficult to communicate with. For example, they have a sign posted outside the closed front door instructing customers to wait to be seated. I waited, in the cold and dark, but nobody came, even though I could see through window that only 20 percent of seating was occupied. This place is showing signs of imminent failure and needs to send in a manager who can fix things quick. Customers are responding to being nickled-and-dimed and under-served by just not coming back.