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/0Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Ilcha
Dairy-Free at Ilcha
Ilcha in San Francisco has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kim Mari, Steamed Rice and Dubu Beoseot Jeongol. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ilcha
Ilcha in San Francisco has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kim Mari, Corn Cheese Tater Tots and Hotteok. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ilcha
Ilcha in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Milkis. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ilcha
Ilcha in San Francisco has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Milkis and Somaek. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ilcha
Ilcha in San Francisco has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kim Mari, Steamed Rice and Cass 330ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ilcha
Ilcha in San Francisco has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kim Mari, Corn Cheese Tater Tots and Hotteok. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Ilcha
Ilcha in San Francisco has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steamed Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Ilcha
Ilcha in San Francisco has 8 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kim Mari, Hotteok and Steamed Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ilcha
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Budae Jjigae | 129.3 g | 54.2 g |
| Dubu Beoseot Jeongol | 13.1 g | 33.8 g |
| Corn Cheese Tater Tots | 16.7 g | 25.2 g |
| Dubu Kimchi | 2.3 g | 23.8 g |
| Cheese Tteok Kkochi | 46.4 g | 18.7 g |
| Ganjang Saewoo + Gyrean Bap | 0 g | 13.7 g |
| Hotteok | 21.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Steamed Rice | 46.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Seoul Night 375ml | 2.7 g | 5 g |
| Milkis | 8.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Somaek | 8.8 g | 0.3 g |
| Cass 330ml | 1.7 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Anju
Food paired with drinks.
- Kim Mari - $10: Fried seaweed spring rolls filled with glass noodles, gochujang sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Tteok Kkochi - $12: Mozzarella filled rice cake skewer, American cheese, condensed milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dubu Kimchi - $20: Sautéed kimchi and pork, tofu. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Fried Chicken (Half) - $19: Served with cabbage salad, pickled radish, soy pickled jalapenos. Choice of gochujang or garlic soy sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Fried Chicken (Full) - $36: Served with cabbage salad, pickled radish, soy pickled jalapenos. Choice of gochujang or garlic soy sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ganjang Saewoo + Gyrean Bap - $29: Soy cured shrimp served with egg yolk rice, crushed seaweed, sesame oil. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bossam + Oysters - $42: Braised pork belly, half dozen oysters on half shell, assorted ssam. Available at: dinner, lunch
- LA Galbi - $45: Soy marinated flanken cut Black Angus beef short ribs, assorted ssam. Available at: dinner, lunch
Hotpots & Stews
- Dubu Beoseot Jeongol - $36: Soybean paste stew, tofu, mushrooms, napa cabbage, zucchini, carrots, onions, chrysanthemum. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Budae Jjigae - $38: Spicy ramen hotpot, kimchi, spam, sausage, bacon, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms, rice cakes, baked beans, chrysanthemum, American cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Jeongol - $42: Soy marinated waygu beef bulgogi hotpot, mushrooms, napa cabbage, onions, carrots, tofu, japchae, rice cakes, chrysanthemum. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steamed Rice - $3: White rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Hotteok - $10: Sweet pancakes filled with brown sugar and nuts, ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Golden Barley 375ml - $40: Premium soju, 17% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Seoul Night 375ml - $40: Premium soju, 23% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Chamisul Fresh 375ml - $15: Soju Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Slow Village Makgeolli 750ml - $16: Makgeolli Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cass 330ml - $7: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Cass 640ml - $11: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Somaek - $12: Cocktail Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pellegrino - $4: Sparkling water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Milkis - $3: Korean soft drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Hot Yuja Tea - $5: Citron tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Ilcha
- Is Ilcha dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ilcha has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kim Mari, Steamed Rice and Dubu Beoseot Jeongol.
- What can I eat at Ilcha on a dairy-free diet?
- Kim Mari, Steamed Rice and Dubu Beoseot Jeongol carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ilcha have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Kim Mari and Steamed Rice.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ilcha?
- Budae Jjigae, at roughly 54.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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