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Daeho Kalbijim & Beef SoupB+
1620 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
· Korean restaurant, Cold noodle restaurant, Korean beef restaurant
· San Francisco
Destination for ultra-tender kalbijjim with big portions and long waits; excellent flavors but rushed service and fees can frustrate.
The verdict
Daeho Kalbijim delivers exceptional food quality with its signature melt-in-your-mouth kalbijjim and generous portions that justify premium pricing for sharing. However, quality variation in sauce balance and meat ratios combined with rushed service during peak hours and tight crowded conditions prevent grade A territory. Strong destination appeal and loyal following make it competitive with the area's better neighborhood restaurants, though expect waits and high-turnover pressure.
One caveat: Peak-time waits commonly 60-120 minutes; some find queue management confusing
What to order
- Kalbijjim (braised beef short ribs)
- Kalbitang (beef rib soup)
- Bibimbab (stone pot)
What diners say
- Tender, fall-apart beef short ribs
- Spectacle of tableside torching
- Hearty, warming soups and plentiful rice
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:00
Tuesday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:00
Wednesday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:00
Thursday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:00
Friday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:00
Saturday10:30–21:00
Sunday10:30–21:00
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