ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

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   Karina

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was amazing and fun, we loved her!! The hostess was also really nice in updating my reservation last minute. The restaurant was also super beautiful. Food was super good!
   

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   Kellie

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What an amazing dinner it was! Thank you Jay for everything…you were the BEST!!!
   

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   grace

   Sacramento

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 7 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Not sure if this was truly a Korean restaurant. The side dishes were so few and had to order everyting a la carte, including rice. Meat was not even enough for one person after 2 orders. Soup did not taste like Korean soup.
   

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   Michelle

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Jay aka Jeremiah was the best server ever. Never had such a fabulous experience. We were celebrating a birthday and Jay made it extra special. We really appreciate you, Jay. We wouldnt have had such a memorable experience without you so thank you. Food-wise, AMAZING! The snow flower kkotsal is to die for. It melts in your mouth. The meat cuts are so delicious and reminds me of Korea. Amazing amazing hands down and cant wait to go back!
   

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   Farrah

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was average for the price. Service was pushy to order more food despite not being super hungry
   

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   Vicky

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

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   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good place for a date or special occasion. Food is great and you do not smell like meat after.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great high end Korean bbq. Loved the sliced tongue, galbi and bulgogi!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 23 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amanda was fantastic, service was done very well. Ample amounts of communication and Shane was seen doing table touches as well. The food was great quality. Another well done establishment by Akira.
   

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   James

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 October 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   For the price I would go somewhere else. Maybe it’s because it just opened? Idk. Got 2 meats , the pizza, and cold noodles. Pizza - 4/10 . It’s literally a thin slice of raw meat on a tortilla chip. Lacked flavor. Meats - 7.5-10 . For the price it had to be decent , if not it would have been a lower score. It was nothing crazy. They also burnt my first slab and had to re-make it. Cold noodles - they forgot it , so idk. Complimentary bonchon - 2/10 . It was just kimchi and the radish. They make you pay for more .. It was like a $300 bill for 2 .
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    AB Steaks just made its way to San Francisco, and it’s fantastic. Open for just two weeks, this LA favorite knows how to grill up a stellar. Shockingly high end Korean bbq was a huge gap missing in the city’s otherwise expansive food scene and this fills that void and then some. I asked the Steven, who is the director of operations and up here from the LA restaurant for a couple of weeks what I should order and here’s what I ended up with: The Snow Flower Kkotsal (Australian wagyu boneless short rib) was the first to hit the grill. It was marbled just right, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that did not disappoint. The richness of the wagyu shined, each bite leaving you wanting more. The Deung Shim (Australian wagyu ribeye) followed, and it was a true showstopper. Juicy and well-seared, it had that classic beefy flavor that ribeye enthusiasts love. The marbling was top-notch, making each bite a savory, buttery delight. The Marinated Galbi brought a familiar Korean BBQ vibe to the mix. Sweet, savory, and tender, the marinade gave the galbi a rich, satisfying flavor that lingered just enough. The Vegetable Platter was a nice touch—grilled asparagus, onion, mushroom, zucchini, and tomato added some freshness to the meat-centric lineup. It was a simple, yet solid, way to balance out the richness of the wagyu. A surprise star of the meal was the Spicy Tofu Jjigae, which was sent over by Steven. The six-hour simmered broth was packed with depth, and the added wagyu short rib, silken tofu, and veggies made it a hearty, comforting dish. It had just the right level of spice to keep things interesting. The service was top-notch, with staff grilling everything tableside and placing it on warming plates to keep it all perfectly hot. The attention to detail was impressive, and the team made sure we had an outstanding experience. AB Steaks SF has brought its A-game to the Bay Area, and it’s definitely worth a visit.
    

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