Ilcha – Korean

Ilcha pulses with the vibrant energy of a modern Korean gastropub, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of soy-marinated galbi and the irresistible crunch of golden fried chicken. Playful reinterpretations of street food favorites, like corn cheese-smothered tater tots and chewy rice cake skewers, share the table with refined platters of silky soy-marinated shrimp and tender bossam paired with fresh oysters. It is a spirited destination where traditional flavors meet contemporary comfort, inviting guests to gather for a soulful and communal dining experience.

2151, Lombard Street https://www.ilchasf.com/

Cuisine: Korean

Price range: $$

Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, atkins, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, gerd, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-fodmap, tlc, renal, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Kim Mari - $10: Fried seaweed spring rolls filled with glass noodles, gochujang sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Cheese Tteok Kkochi - $12: Mozzarella filled rice cake skewer, American cheese, condensed milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Dubu Kimchi - $20: Sautéed kimchi and pork, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
Corn Cheese Tater Tots - $18: Corn, tater tots, mozzarella and pepper jack cheese, pickled red onion, soy pickled jalapeño, scallions, gochujang mayo, sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Bulgogi Tater Tots - $20: Waygyu beef bulgogi, tater tots, mozzarella and pepper jack cheese, pickled red onion, soy pickled jalapeño, scallions, gochujang mayo, sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Korean Fried Chicken (Half) - $19: Served with cabbage salad, pickled radish, soy pickled jalapenos. Choice of gochujang or garlic soy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Korean Fried Chicken (Full) - $36: Served with cabbage salad, pickled radish, soy pickled jalapenos. Choice of gochujang or garlic soy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Ganjang Saewoo + Gyrean Bap - $29: Soy cured shrimp served with egg yolk rice, crushed seaweed, sesame oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Bossam + Oysters - $42: Braised pork belly, half dozen oysters on half shell, assorted ssam. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
LA Galbi - $45: Soy marinated flanken cut Black Angus beef short ribs, assorted ssam. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Hotpots & Stews

Dubu Beoseot Jeongol - $36: Soybean paste stew, tofu, mushrooms, napa cabbage, zucchini, carrots, onions, chrysanthemum. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Budae Jjigae - $38: Spicy ramen hotpot, kimchi, spam, sausage, bacon, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms, rice cakes, baked beans, chrysanthemum, American cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Bulgogi Jeongol - $42: Soy marinated waygu beef bulgogi hotpot, mushrooms, napa cabbage, onions, carrots, tofu, japchae, rice cakes, chrysanthemum. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber

Sides

Steamed Rice - $3: White rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic

Desserts

Hotteok - $10: Sweet pancakes filled with brown sugar and nuts, ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Beverages

Golden Barley 375ml - $40: Premium soju, 17% ABV
Seoul Night 375ml - $40: Premium soju, 23% ABV
Chamisul Fresh 375ml - $15: Soju
Slow Village Makgeolli 750ml - $16: Makgeolli
Cass 330ml - $7: Beer
Cass 640ml - $11: Beer
Somaek - $12: Cocktail
Pellegrino - $4: Sparkling water
Milkis - $3: Korean soft drink
Hot Yuja Tea - $5: Citron tea