Welcome to Yakiniq
Yakiniq is a vibrant Korean BBQ restaurant located in San Francisco, offering a casual and lively dining experience perfect for groups and families. The owner takes pride in providing delicious food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Customers rave about the quality of the meat and variety of side dishes, such as the beef belly and seaweed. Despite being located near Japantown, the popularity of Yakiniq is evident in the long wait times. However, the wait is worth it for the amazing AYCE deal and outstanding service. Overall, Yakiniq is a must-visit spot for authentic Korean BBQ in the city.
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1640 Post St Fl 2 San Francisco, CA 94115 Hotline: (415) 441-9292
Welcome to Yakiniq - Korean Barbeque at its Finest! At Yakiniq, we pride ourselves in delivering a truly authentic and unforgettable Korean dining experience. Located at 1640 Post St Fl 2, San Francisco, CA 94115, our restaurant offers a wide range of delectable dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Highlights of Yakiniq:
- We take reservations to ensure that you have a seamless dining experience.
- We offer delivery and takeout services for your convenience.
- Our menu includes limited vegetarian options to cater to different dietary preferences.
- We accept credit cards, Android Pay, Apple Pay, and even cryptocurrency for hassle-free transactions.
- Our casual and lively atmosphere makes Yakiniq perfect for groups and families.
- We provide waiter service to attend to all your needs.
- Enjoy happy hour specials and indulge in our beer and wine selection.
- TVs are available for you to catch up on your favorite shows.
- We are Asian-owned, adding to the authentic experience we offer.
- For more private gatherings, we have private dining options available.
- Our outdoor seating area allows you to dine al fresco.
- Planning a special event? We offer catering to make your celebration unforgettable.
- Stay connected with our complimentary Wi-Fi.
- For busy individuals, we have a convenient drive-thru option
- Please note that dogs are not allowed in our establishment.
- To ensure everyone's comfort, we provide heated and covered outdoor seating.
- Bike parking is available for our eco-conscious customers.
Highlighted Dishes:
- Experience our new special, the Premium Bento Box, offering a choice of K-BBQ meat with rice and side dishes.
- Tantalize your taste buds with our Bi Bim Bap, a delicious Korean rice bowl topped with an array of vegetables and meat.
- Start your meal with our mouthwatering appetizers such as Beef Bulgogi Japchae, Stir-fried Rice cakes (Tteok-bokki), and Corn with Cheese.
- Indulge in our family meal options, including the Q Set, Family Set, Large Family Set, and Extra Large Party Set.
Customer Reviews:
Our customers rave about their experiences at Yakiniq:
- Riya M. praises the quality of our food, the ambiance, and the hardworking staff.
- Nicole J. commends our great deal for an all-you-can-eat meal and the unique variety of our banchan dishes.
- Jessica A. recommends Yakiniq as a perfect spot for a big group, with amazing prices and ample servings.
- Jay G. appreciates our friendly environment, fun atmosphere, and decent food.
- Anna N. expresses her love for our meat quality, favorite side dishes, and attentive service.
- Evelynne L. celebrates her birthday with us, enjoying the nice perk of a free birthday meal, delicious meat, and perfectly seasoned side dishes.
- Jessica L. cites us as her favorite all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot with tasty meats, a variety of delicious sides, and excellent service.
- Justynne B. ranks us as one of her favorite Korean BBQ places in the city for our quality, value, and attentive service.
- Aivi P. praises our banchan selection and the convenience of our Yelp waitlist.
- Ari C. highly recommends us for satisfying the munchies with delicious food.
With Yakiniq, you can expect an exceptional dining experience that encompasses not only mouthwatering dishes but also a warm and inviting atmosphere. Come and join us for a tantalizing journey through the flavors of Korea. For reservations, please call (415) 441-9292. We look forward to serving you!
As many restaurants there are pros and cons to them and overall I like this place but here are my thoughts and opinions:
Pros: The food is pretty worth for AYCE. I usually get the brisket, kalbi (short ribs), pork belly, pork kimchi stew, steamed eggs, and corn cheese. The meat isn't comparable to 10 butchers but it's pretty decent for the price you pay. The ambiance is pretty lit - the music is usually loud which some people may or may not like, I don't really mind. The side dishes are really good in my opinion specially their kimchi, bean sprouts, japchae, and the seaweed, I also love their staple sauce. The host & servers are very hardworking so much respect and appreciation to them!
Now on to the cons:
This location is next to Japantown so there's usually a lot of crowd around the area specially at night therefore the wait time is quite long. I'd recommend either making reservations ahead of time for larger groups, reserve online via yelp if available, or coming at the opening time. Also the ventilation isn't the greatest so it can get very smoky which most likely will stick to your hair, clothes, and skin by the time you're done eating. Lastly, we were seated one time at the back booth before which was close to the kitchen/entry to the stairs to the bathroom and I couldn't eat peacefully at all because of the stench I smelled from that area. I hope the restaurant can do something about this issue because I'm pretty sure many people who've been seated near that area can smell the bathroom or wet towel stench!
Overall it's a pretty good spot for an AYCE specially with friends or family.
$39.99 for AYCE with side dishes is a great deal! and soooo good. I have had this place saved in my book marks for over a year. This places banchan dishes are a little different than a few of the other places I have visited like the green coleslaw threw me off. I love how they will come and help you with the BBQ randomly too this is they only place I have been too where they have done that as well. WE came on a Saturday night thinking there would be a long wait but we were seated right away. I am defiantly returning.
A great place to bring a big group, the staff is super quick and friendly. One thing for sure get there early because they do get really packed but it's definitely worth the wait! You get so many sides plus all the meat for an amazing price, can't beat that. If you're ever in the area it's definitely the spot to hit
This is our go to place once every few months and it does not disappoint, friendly, fun and live environment with decent food, of course you cannot expect wagyu meat for 30$ lol
This was $39.99 per person with side dishes - This was so good! Love the meat quality, my favorite is their beef belly. I love eating the beef belly and their steamed egg in one bite. My favorite side dish of theirs is the seaweed, love how simple it is and not heavy in flavor. Service was great, everyone was attentive and super kind.
They have $32.99 per person option but it comes with no side dishes
They have a 25% of your total bill if you go in before 6pm on Monday through Thursdays!
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I had such a great time celebrating my birthday here with my friends! They have a nice perk of a free birthday meal with a party of 4 or more. I came here with a group of 9 total and was able to be seated quickly with our reservation. Note - you can only book a reservation for parties of 7 or more.
The food was great! The meat quality is pretty good - you can order 3 at a time for your table. My favorite meats were the ones that were not marinated, which you can dip with the sauces they provide. The sides are also very good, my favorite is the snowball rice. The side dishes are also spot on, some KBBQ places side dishes are too salty in my opinion but Yakiniq side dishes were perfectly seasoned! My favorite was the seaweed.
AYCE Korean bbq with tasty meats and a variety of delicious sides! This is one of the only AYCE places I've been to with perilla leaves - so authentic! Our service was excellent on a Friday night - everything we asked for was brought out promptly and correctly. Every side dish we tried was also really good, like the corn cheese, rice balls, and stew. I think it's super worth it to get the premium option so you can get all the premium sides for free as well as nicer cuts of meat (like the steak). We were able to easily call and make a reservation for our group of 9, but otherwise you can also Yelp waitlist. I love how you can put your jacket in the under seat compartment (like an ottoman) so that it doesn't smell like bbq. My favorite AYCE kbbq in SF!
I think this is one of my fav kbb in the city not just for price but quality and value. Food is always yummy. The tables get bussed and serviced. They are on top of it.
Great local spot to have KBBQ with a large group of friends. I like that you can monitor the yelp waitlist from home, and join whenever the timing works for you. They always play fun and loud music. I like their banchan selection. Always a great time.
It hits if your high i ate hella food 10/10 if you have the munchies! Definitely recommended!!
