Brothers Restaurant
(415) 387-7991
4128 Geary Blvd
San Francisco,
CA
94118
37.7812
-122.4636
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Inner Richmond
What People Are Saying About Brothers Restaurant
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Expect a pleasant but no-frills dining room. Whether you choose a hearty soup (served in a cast-iron bowl with rice) or barbecue, you get 13 different accompanying mini-dishes of everything from kimchee to pickled diakon to sliced fish cake, each a tasty combination of tastes and textures. If you do go for the barbecue, you can cook food on the grill at your table or have the kitchen prepare it for you. Traditionally, diners place cooked meats into whole butter-lettuce leaves, add the accompaniments of their choice, then roll and enjoy. For non-beefeaters, there is also an extensive menu of Korean staples like bi bim bop and a selection of panfried fishes.
High Marks
"Every dinner comes with a wide assortment of side dishes (oh, the Moo Chi!), and we always go through two of each." (adams_eating, Citysearch user)
"This is definitely the place to go if you want to introduce someone to what traditional Korean cuisine really tastes like. The prices are reasonable and I've never had a bad plate of food here." (kimakoi, Citysearch user)
"Lunch specials before 2pm are excellent...bulgogi and kal bi so tender and flavorful, along with all the little appetizers." (liltummy_bigeater, Citysearch user)
Low Marks
"Be prepared for a long wait, simple surroundings, and basic service..." (tf2001, Citysearch user)
"...con is that its always packed with families and large and small crowds." (girlsniteout, Citysearch user)
"Be prepared to smell like charcol smoke afterwards..." (icee429, Citysearch user)
User Reviews
partaaaay
March 25, 2009
Frankly, I prefer Brother's II over the original, just because of the service. Last time we were there, I felt rushed. Totally uncool. The food is still excellent though, especially the rare/raw meat thingy w/ the crunchy fruit (you can tell I didn't order, right?) but it was as fresh as any steak tartare at a decent French restaurant. Oh yeah, loooong wait too. So, if this place doesn't take you sooner, definitely go to Brother's II next over.
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QlubbAndy
January 28, 2009
One of my favorite Korean bbq places. It's pretty barebones decor but authentic. And the service is friendly and no-nonsense. Not once have I eaten there where the owner hasn't stopped by to see how things are going and to often times give something a little "on the house" extra. Great for small and large groups, the food is great and the most important thing is, you see a lot of Koreans eating there which attests to its authenticity. The employees at Qlubb love to go there for meetings although it's true, we all smell like bbq afterwards.
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Anonymous
September 28, 2008
Good is very good. I usually get the kalbi and the bulgogi. Comes with a bunch of side dishes (panchan). You can opt to cook have them cook it or cook it yourself. Popular place. Weekend wait can be long. Don't wear the nice clothes since you will reek of bbq after. It's cool when the guy brings the freaky pail of glowing charcoal for the grill. Judging by the burns in the carpet some of the charcoal has escaped in the past.
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The Extras:
This place has a sister restaurant, with the same name and menu but often fewer people, just one block down 4014 Geary Blvd.
Look Good:
Dress in layers if you're going to be at one of the hot tables: once that barbecue gets going, that sweater isn't going to be quite as appealing.
Know Before You Go:
There's a two-person minimum for D.I.Y. barbecuing, so bring a friend.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Family Style Dining, Group Dining
