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Location:
1705 Buchanan Street (at Post)
San Francisco, CA 94115

Parking: Street (easy), street (difficult on weekends), validated paid lot (across the street at the Japantown Plaza)

Phone:415-929-1471

Restaurant Owner: Young M. Chu
Executive Chef: Eul-Jae Lee

Type of Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Signature Dishes: Kan Poong Sae Woo (deep fried shrimp battered in a spicy garlic sweet and sour sauce), Jja Jang Myun (fresh flour noodles mixed with a black bean sauce), Dolsot Bibimbap (a combination of rice, vegetables and ground beef with a spicy chili paste, served in a stone pot)
Vegetarian Options: 3+ items
Alcohol Served: Full bar
Corkage Fee: $25
Bottle Limit: None

Restaurant Hours:
Monday: 5:00pm–12:00am
Tuesday: 5:00pm–12:00am
Wednesday: 5:00pm–12:00am
Thursday: 5:00pm–2:00am
Friday: 5:00pm–2:00am
Saturday: 5:00pm–2:00am
Sunday: 5:00pm–12:00am

Meals Served: Dinner, late night
Take-Out: Yes
Delivery: No
Average Dinner Price Range (per person, full meal, tax, 15% gratuity, w/o alcohol): $15-$25
Payment Options: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Accept Reservations: Yes
Need Reservations: No, but reservations are highly recommended to reserve a private karaoke room on the weekends.
How far in advance should reservations to be made? At least one week.

Accommodations for Children: Kid-friendly for dinner, then only suitable for adults for late night.
Dining Style: Casual
Disabled Access: No
Restaurant Size: Medium (30-100 seats)
Accommodate Groups (10+): Yes
Private Dining Room: Yes
Tables with Scenic Views: No
Outdoor Dining: No
Entertainment: Yes, private karaoke rooms

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