Brothers Restaurant — Restaurant in San Francisco

After a while (a week) of not having Korean BBQ (KBBQ) and vacationing in San Francisco, I went to Brothers with family and friends for a really enjoyable experience.

We ordered chicken, beef, ribs, spicy squid, rice mix, omelette w/chives and seafood omelette and 2 Saporros just to sample what this place is really made of.

If you're used to KBBQ where the waitress does the all the grilling and other preparations of foods for you, you may not experience that. What I've never seen in a KBBQ place was the use of charcoal on the grill and unfortunately I overcook my own beef which was perhaps the most thinly cut I've ever seen in a KBBQ. The Chicken on the other hand was perfectly moist even though burnt on the surface. The soups and spicy squid was not too spicy nor salty and omelette was on the bland side which was perfect with the use of sauces. The mixed rice on the other hand felt a little too moist in consistency but the red sauce was perfect for taste. Kimchee was generous with turnips, bean sprouts, dried seaweed, cucumbers, potato and to finish the meal off, they provided a really nice cold sweet rice soup.

The bill totaling $190 for 8 people including alcohol is fairly inexpensive considering a similar KBBQ meal in Flushing, NY would have easily been the same price for 4-5 people. Much to our surprise, they threw in 2 clam tofu soups on the house.

This place is usually packed and you may have to wait if you didn't make reservations and it is not a fancy looking place though certainly...

Wonderful authentic Korean restaurant. It is Korean BBQ but please do not visit and expect it to be an "All You Can Eat" at an AYCE price. You can choose items to bbq a la carte like Bulgogi or Spicy Pork or Chicken. Also a la carte items with favorites like spicy tofu soup and Japchae. Pricier than AYCE KBBQ restaurants but the food authentically delicious.

They still had their parklet open for seating. Although it was cold on Valentine's Day, we chose to sit outside. They had a propane heater by the table and the table bbq also kept you warm. It was really wood charcoal! We really couldn't decide what to order, so when the server came, I asked if it would be weird if we ordered the 4- person dinner for two people. 😆 He said "no" but that it was a lot of food : it contained Bulgogi, galbi, spicy pork (or Chicken, but we chose pork), Japchae and spicy tofu soup. We also ordered the Korean Cheese Corn but for some reason we didnt get it, but we didn't remember we never got it until after we left. We were so full because we ate everything! The 4-person dinner also came with assorted banchan, steamed rice and lettuce leaves. We were in love with the giant bowl of spicy tofu soup. We ate it all, washed it down with a big bottle of Cass beer, and barley tea.

If you are looking for an authentic Korean restaurant, don't hesitate to...

Absolutely amazing authentic Korean BBQ with 33 years of family flavor! The boneless short ribs were the best I've ever had in San Francisco! The flavor was delicious and was perfect!! The spicy pork was cooked crispy like I asked and the flavor wasn't over powering! You actually get to taste the pork and spice without burning your tongue off! The coleslaw and dressing was yummy, the rice cooked perfectly, the housemate kimchi was to die for, the fish and jalapeño mixture was so unique im thinking about it as we speak, all the Banchan was everything you wanted with a korean meal. The kimchi fried rice has so much flavor, it was honestly the best ive had in SF. Everything we ate including the potstickers were wonderful! Right now during covid they have an amazing outdoor seating area set up so cute you forget your in the middle of Geary Blvd eating. Its enclosed, socially distanced, hand sanatizer offered and great service. I highly recommend this Korean BBQ place when you are in SF. You can cook everything yourself at the table OR they will prepare it for you in the back. We chose to have it prepared in the back and it came out quick and hot! My husband and I will definitely be back to try their other options!! What a...