ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

4.3

17 Reviews

$50 and over

Korean

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Lively

Korean steakhouse with dry-aged meats, expertly crafted cocktails and world-class service where the heart and soul of authentic Korean flavors seamlessly intertwine with the essence of a fine steakhouse.

We officially open October 8th.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Korean, Steakhouse, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 421-9014
Website
http://absteaksf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
124 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood
SOMA
Cross street
Ellis & Cyril Magnin
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chadol$50.00
Australian wagyu brisket – 6 oz
AB Grand Short Rib$68.00
USDA Prime bone-in short rib – 10 oz
Kkotsal$48.00
USDA prime boneless short rib – 6 oz
Picanha$56.00
Australian wagyu sirloin cap – 6oz
Deung Shim$78.00
Australian wagyu ribeye – 7 oz
Marinated Galbi$56.00
Marinated USDA Prime boneless short rib – 6 oz
Woo Sul$36.00
Australian wagyu beef tongue – 4 oz
Wagyu Bulgogi$58.00
Australian wagyu brisket bulgogi – 7 oz
Ahn Shim$64.00
USDA Prime tenderloin. - 6oz

Japanese Wagyu Cuts

Satsuma Deung Shim$78.00
Japanese A5 ribeye, Kagoshima Prefecture - 4 oz
A5 Wagyu Ohmi Striploin$45.00
NY Striploin, Shiga Prefecture - 3 oz minimum

Seafood & Vegetables

Shrimp$36.00
6pc jumbo shrimp
Vegetable Platter$30.00
asparagus | onion | mushroom | zucchini | tomato

FROM THE KITCHEN

AB WAGYU PIZZA$29.00
thinly sliced rare Australian wagyu beef | crispy tortilla | ponzu aioli | green olive micro greens | shallots | white truffle oil
- add fresh truffles or ossetra caviar$25.00
YUKKHEA$32.00
Australian wagyu beef tartare | garlic chips | pine nuts | bell pepper | sesame oil | Korean pear | onion | kizami wasabi | quail egg
SAE-WOO JANG$32.00
soy marinated raw prawn | garlic | jalapeno | lemon | sesame seeds
SEAFOOD PAJEON$24.00
traditional Korean pancake | shrimp | squid | scallion | white onion | spicy soy sauce

RICE & SOUP & NOODLES

KIMCHI FRIED RICE$22.00
Pork Belly | Vegetables | cold-pressed sesame oil | onsen egg | crispy rice pop
GALBI FRIED RICE$35.00
marinated prime boneless short rib | green onion | king oyster mushroom | onion | cold-pressed sesame oil | sesame seed
WAGYU SPICY TOFU JJIGAE$25.00
Australian wagyu short rib | spicy beef broth | silken tofu | zucchini | onion | garlic | mushroom | egg
SPICY SEAFOOD JJIGAE$27.00
shrimp | squid | clam | spicy beef broth | silken tofu | zucchini | onion | garlic | mushroom | egg
WAGYU DWEN JANG JJIGAE$27.00
Australian wagyu brisket | rich soy bean stew | tofu | green onion | zucchini | mushroom | jalapeno
PYONG YANG NAENG MYUN$24.00
North Korean style cold wagyu beef broth | Korean pear | cucumber | egg | buckwheat noodles
GOGI GUKSU$24.00
warm wagyu beef broth | Korean udon noodles | ground wagyu beef | green onion | shimeji mushroom

What 17 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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ABSteak by Chef Akira Back in San Francisco offers a "fantastic" high-end Korean BBQ experience, featuring mouthwatering dishes like Snow Flower Kkotsal and Deung Shim. Guests rave about the "top-notch" service and attention to detail. While some encountered delays and menu availability issues, the overall dining experience remains impressive.

17 Reviews

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eunji
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The decor is so well done and the restaurant looks amazing! The quality of meat was superb as well. Drinks were tasty and the drink menu was extensive. My one qualm is we had a reservation for 6 guests and we were seated at a large table with another party. Usually they give separate tables or even a divider so it was def a diff experience. They also had private party rooms that weren’t in use for the duration we were there. We ordered 3 diff types of meat and all were so yummy. Give the yukhoe a try. It’s so well presented. And the dwaengjang jiggae was so perfectly seasoned. Overall the food, drinks, and vibes were great!
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rey
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed AB Steak by Chef Akira Back. 5 weeks old and you felt it with the whole experience. Highlights for me were the 45 Day Dry Aged Rib Eye and The AB Pizza. I will go Back give it another go.
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Karina
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
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 November 9, 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 November 7, 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 November 3, 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 November 2, 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
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 26, 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 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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ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco is rated 4.3 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

124 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Ellis & Cyril Magnin
Neighborhood
SOMA
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Korean, Steakhouse, Barbecue
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://absteaksf.com/
Phone number
(415) 421-9014

ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

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In-House Dry Aged Cuts

45 Day – Dry Aged Ribeye$68.00

45 Day – Whiskey Aged Ribeye$74.00

Premium Cuts

Chadol$50.00

AB Grand Short Rib$68.00

Kkotsal$48.00

Picanha$56.00

Deung Shim$78.00

Marinated Galbi$56.00

Woo Sul$36.00

Wagyu Bulgogi$58.00

Ahn Shim$64.00

Japanese Wagyu Cuts

Satsuma Deung Shim$78.00

A5 Wagyu Ohmi Striploin$45.00

Seafood & Vegetables

Shrimp$36.00

Vegetable Platter$30.00

FROM THE KITCHEN

AB WAGYU PIZZA$29.00

YUKKHEA$32.00

SAE-WOO JANG$32.00

SEAFOOD PAJEON$24.00

RICE & SOUP & NOODLES

KIMCHI FRIED RICE$22.00

GALBI FRIED RICE$35.00

WAGYU SPICY TOFU JJIGAE$25.00

SPICY SEAFOOD JJIGAE$27.00

WAGYU DWEN JANG JJIGAE$27.00

PYONG YANG NAENG MYUN$24.00

GOGI GUKSU$24.00

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