A wide range of authentic Korean cuisine with various and unique plate options that are made specifically to each of our guests liking. From many ingredients to gluten-free dishes, we make it the way you want it! Choose your own fresh ingredients such as type of rice, meat or non-meat options, and vegetables to make your very own The Works bowl that’s suited to your liking! Or try the Sizzling Works bowl with the same customizable options!
Korean venue serving custom bibimbap, barbecue, noodles & stew in simply outfitted quarters.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 509 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: (415) 932-6257
Website: https://purplerice.menu11.com/
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Reviews
Ankit
The best Korean food I have had. The dumplings were juicy and soft. I also tried the tofu stew which was delicious. Even the sides that they provide taste so good. Sad that I’m only visiting SF, would definitely come back here.
… moreJake Moffatt
Wow! Beautiful tasty food and fast service. Maybe a bit pricy by a buck or two per dish but still very happy and we’ll be back for more.
… moreLauren De Meyer
Yummmmmy! I don’t know if I’m allowed to say this as a non-Korean but based on 3 visits to Korea this tested 100% authentic! We had the hot stone bibimbap. Delicious
… moreOneill Mclean
Stopped by for lunch the other day and was definitely surprised by how great this place was. There was no wait to get a table, I had the Sizzling Works Rice Bowl with Beef Short Ribs-it came out hot and crackling, with perfectly tender ribs and crispy rice at the bottom. My partner had the Works Bowl with Thinly Sliced Beef, which was just as flavorful and satisfying. Great flavors, generous portions I would highly recommend!
… moreMobina Riazi
So good and very vegetarian friendly! I don’t even like rice and ate two servings of the purple rice that came with my kimchi stew. Highly recommend for anyone looking for stone bowl Korean food.
… moreJeff Cheng
I just finished volunteering at a non-profit and was heading home, and saw this comparatively inconspicuous restaurant on my way to the Metro. I asked a local who was walking a dog and they thought the place as good, so I decided to give it a try.
It was a relatively busy street, but to my disbelief, there was not a single customer in the restaurant, and it was barely past 1:30PM. Nonetheless, I decided to give it a shot. The menu was relatively simple, so I just ordered the Works (I can’t remember the full name), with purple rice, and spicy seafood (that’s what’s called on the menu).
I think it’s nice that the waitresses (there are two) speak Korean (I don’t speak a single word) and understandable English: the fact that they speak Korean gives an authentic feel that’s it’s Korean food. Frankly I didn’t know it’s a Korean eatery until I see the menu: while the restaurant did give me an Asian feel, it could have been other parts of Asiaa.
I must say that while I appreciate the variety of the dishes they serve with the Works, the portions are really quite small, and I was really confused about why the bean sprouts (the exact same kind) was both served inside the main bowl, but also as a side dish which accompanied the main course. In terms of taste, the food was honestly just between acceptable and what I would call good enough, but nowhere near great or wow, which is unfortunate, since it was recommended by the local walking the dog, as aforementioned.
The service was really questionable, however. The waitresses were both well dressed, with your typical Korean makeup (shiny yet transparent), but not politely friendly: they didn’t serve me water until I had ordered food, even though I already sat down for a long time perusing the menu. Furthermore, they were chatting in a highly audible voice in Korean in an otherwise very quiet restaurant, and never attended to the needs of the customer until asked. They weren’t particularly busy either: they were just wrapping the dining utensil in a napkin.
I must admit that I have very limited experience with Korean restaurants, so maybe this is typical in a Korean restaurant where customers are served water until they become a paying customer (by ordering food), or are given service only upon request. This theory remains to be tested in the future, however.
Overall, I don’t know if I can recommend the place: while the food was acceptably good, the service was so “unusual,” I am not sure I want to eat there again: I felt the service was very practical—they only serve you when you are paying (it’s a hot day, and if I were a restaurant owner, I wouldn’t mind serving water [which is incredibly inexpensive] even if they haven’t ordered food or decided not to order food after looking at the menu, but that’s just me) and only upon explicit request.
… moreIt was a relatively busy street, but to my disbelief, there was not a single customer in the restaurant, and it was barely past 1:30PM. Nonetheless, I decided to give it a shot. The menu was relatively simple, so I just ordered the Works (I can’t remember the full name), with purple rice, and spicy seafood (that’s what’s called on the menu).
I think it’s nice that the waitresses (there are two) speak Korean (I don’t speak a single word) and understandable English: the fact that they speak Korean gives an authentic feel that’s it’s Korean food. Frankly I didn’t know it’s a Korean eatery until I see the menu: while the restaurant did give me an Asian feel, it could have been other parts of Asiaa.
I must say that while I appreciate the variety of the dishes they serve with the Works, the portions are really quite small, and I was really confused about why the bean sprouts (the exact same kind) was both served inside the main bowl, but also as a side dish which accompanied the main course. In terms of taste, the food was honestly just between acceptable and what I would call good enough, but nowhere near great or wow, which is unfortunate, since it was recommended by the local walking the dog, as aforementioned.
The service was really questionable, however. The waitresses were both well dressed, with your typical Korean makeup (shiny yet transparent), but not politely friendly: they didn’t serve me water until I had ordered food, even though I already sat down for a long time perusing the menu. Furthermore, they were chatting in a highly audible voice in Korean in an otherwise very quiet restaurant, and never attended to the needs of the customer until asked. They weren’t particularly busy either: they were just wrapping the dining utensil in a napkin.
I must admit that I have very limited experience with Korean restaurants, so maybe this is typical in a Korean restaurant where customers are served water until they become a paying customer (by ordering food), or are given service only upon request. This theory remains to be tested in the future, however.
Overall, I don’t know if I can recommend the place: while the food was acceptably good, the service was so “unusual,” I am not sure I want to eat there again: I felt the service was very practical—they only serve you when you are paying (it’s a hot day, and if I were a restaurant owner, I wouldn’t mind serving water [which is incredibly inexpensive] even if they haven’t ordered food or decided not to order food after looking at the menu, but that’s just me) and only upon explicit request.
Jenny Xu
Came here with a group of 5 and had a short wait to get seated.
Good:
– The Korean noodle soup was a huge portion size! It was tasty and incredibly
– Decent banchan dishes that came with the food
– Seafood pancake was good! But the portion size was tiny
– Homey vibes and ambiance, super nice staff
Bad:
– Took a long time to get the food orders to our table – over 30 min
– Parking is hard in the area
Overall this was comforting food for me and I’d come if I was in the area, but not make a trip all the way out due to parking.
… moreGood:
– The Korean noodle soup was a huge portion size! It was tasty and incredibly
– Decent banchan dishes that came with the food
– Seafood pancake was good! But the portion size was tiny
– Homey vibes and ambiance, super nice staff
Bad:
– Took a long time to get the food orders to our table – over 30 min
– Parking is hard in the area
Overall this was comforting food for me and I’d come if I was in the area, but not make a trip all the way out due to parking.
Katarina Makmuri
Pretty tasty, but too sweet/expensive for my taste. The veggie soondobu tofu stew was deliciously savory. Side dishes and short rib were really really sweet. The large size came with 9 pieces (bones) and two steamed cabbage leaves — thought the portion was kind of small for a “large.” Have had the japchae and bibimbap here too and they were also quite sweet.
… moreYing Zhang
Love this local Korean spot close by to me. Very consistent in the food quality. Pretty spacious and does not get too loud.
I love to order the yukgaejang when I come here. The stew has glass noodles and also comes with bowl of signature purple rice. So delicious and a great deal. And of course there are fresh tasting banchan. I’ve asked for banchan refills before and the staff is friendly and will provide it free of charge. I always leave happy and full. I haven’t tried a lot of the other menu items so cannot provide input on that. Next time I should try the samgyetang.
… moreI love to order the yukgaejang when I come here. The stew has glass noodles and also comes with bowl of signature purple rice. So delicious and a great deal. And of course there are fresh tasting banchan. I’ve asked for banchan refills before and the staff is friendly and will provide it free of charge. I always leave happy and full. I haven’t tried a lot of the other menu items so cannot provide input on that. Next time I should try the samgyetang.
Joshua Yuan
Walked here at 6:30 on a Sunday and was able to just be seated immediately for me and my friend. There’s a good amount of tables in here. Service was very attentive and organized.
We ordered the kimchi pancakes, the noodle soup with chicken, and iron works fried rice. The kimchi pancakes aren’t huge but still good. Probably wouldn’t get them next time though and try out the others. The soup and rice were so good. Great quantity and the chicken and eggs and carbs were all cooked wonderfully. Definitely would eat more of them.
Overall I had been hearing about this place for a while so I’m happy I came and happy with what I got. Thanks!
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Came back again and just as great of an overall experience! I loved the whole chicken soup!
… moreWe ordered the kimchi pancakes, the noodle soup with chicken, and iron works fried rice. The kimchi pancakes aren’t huge but still good. Probably wouldn’t get them next time though and try out the others. The soup and rice were so good. Great quantity and the chicken and eggs and carbs were all cooked wonderfully. Definitely would eat more of them.
Overall I had been hearing about this place for a while so I’m happy I came and happy with what I got. Thanks!
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Came back again and just as great of an overall experience! I loved the whole chicken soup!