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Purple RiceA-
509 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
· Korean restaurant, Basque restaurant, Rice restaurant
· Lower Haight
Cozy Korean spot with comforting stews and bibimbap, solid flavors and vegan options, but portions and pricing draw mixed reactions and service can be slow at busy times.
Our take
Purple Rice delivers strong food quality with comforting Korean stews and bibimbap that earn consistent praise, positioning it competitively with the area's better neighborhood restaurants. However, variable service attentiveness and occasional portion concerns on select dishes prevent grade A territory. The convenient Lower Haight location and loyal following support a reliable neighborhood destination rather than a must-visit destination.
One caveat: Pricing feels high relative to portions for ribs and pancakes
Standout dishes
- Kimchi Stew
- Sizzling Works Dolsot Bibimbap
- Pancakes (Kimchi/Seafood/Mung Bean)
What people love
- Crispy rice from the hot stone dolsot
- Hearty soondubu and yukgaejang with purple rice
- Fresh-tasting banchan refills on request
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:30
Tuesday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:30
Wednesday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:30
Thursday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:30
Friday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:30
Saturday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:30
Sunday11:00–14:30, 16:30–21:30
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