Sool Bar and Lounge – Korean
Sool Bar and Lounge invites guests into a sleek, neon-hued sanctuary where the bold, spirited flavors of Korean street food are reimagined for a sophisticated nightlife scene. Golden-fried beef mandu and spicy gochujang wings provide a crunchy, savory counterpoint to an artful cocktail program inspired by the floral landscapes of Jeju and the historic elegance of the Joseon era. It is a place where the rhythmic clink of glasses and the pungent, inviting aroma of house-made kimchi create a vibrant backdrop for an evening of spirited conversation and modern discovery.
323 Grant Avenue, San Francisco CA 94108 https://soolsf.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and fresh, well-prepared cuisine, guests love visiting for special occasions and neighborhood gatherings. Reviewers highlight the delicious main courses and praise the polite, attentive service that ensures a seamless dining experience. This local favorite is frequently noted for its welcoming atmosphere and high-quality ingredients that make every meal feel memorable.
Menu
Appetizers
- Napa Cabbage Kimchi - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $5: chopi-lemon oil, house spice blend, hamcho salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sool Musubi - $5: gochujang spam, purple rice, pickled radish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Street Dog - $8: mozzarella, potato, ketchup, mustard, sugar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Beef Mandu - $9: 5 piece dumplings, dipping sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gochujang Chicken Wings - $12: 5 piece, furikake, sweet spicy glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
Craft Cocktails
- Jeju Lavender - $14: Infused Haku Vodka, lavender, pea flower, elderflower, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Joseon Rose - $14: Hibiscus Infused Awayuki Strawberry Gin, Maraska Maraschino, Fraise de Bois Strawberry, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Seoul by the Bay - $14: St. George Vodka, Bok Gin, Lychee, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sool Margarita - $14: Han Soju, Tres Agaves Reposado, Matsui Umeshu, Lime, Agave, Salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ube Keopi - $14: Coffee Liqueur, New Amsterdam Coconut Vodka, Almond Milk Liqueur, Korean Coffee Mix, Ube, Coconut Condensed Milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fogtown - $14: Filipino Tanduay Rum and Coconut Liqueur, Ginger, Banana, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Soju Bottles
- Chum Churum - Original - $15
- Chum Churum - Rich - $17
- Khee 38% - $75
- Seoul Night 23% - $39
- Soon Hari - Green Apple - $15
- Soon Hari - Peach - $15
- Soon Hari - Strawberry - $15
- Soon Hari - Yogurt - $15
- Soon Hari - Green Grape - $15
- The Han Won Mae 13% - $39
- Mir Soju 22% - $49
- Jinro Ilpoom 24% - $40
- Samhae 45% - $95
- Han Jan Passionfruit - $15
- Han Jan Grape - $15
- Han Jan Mandarin - $15
- Jinro Chamisul Fresh - $15
- Makku Original 6% - $9
- Makku Seasonal 6% - $9
Soju on the Rocks
- Khee 38% (Glass) - $24: Rich aroma of rice, smooth minerals, elegant, premium
- Golden Barley Black 40% - $17: Soft textured spirits with fragrant stone fruit and subtle grain notes
- Mir 22% - $17: Expresses the purity of rice aroma with a smooth mouthfeel
- Jinro Ilpoom 25% - $14: Freeze-filtered and crafted from 100% rice, clean and smooth taste
- Won Mae Maesilju 13% - $12: Golden plum w/ Jeju honey. Sweet, floral and aromatic
- The Han Seoul Night 23% - $12: Clean flavor of plum fruits with a dry palate and soft, textured flavors
- West 32 Aged Soju 32% - $13: South Korean style soju made in New York. Aged in American Oak barrels
Soju Cocktails
- Strawberry Moon IU - $12: soju, yakult, muddled strawberry, strawberry milkis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Alo Alo Thunder - $12: soju, iced chrysanthemum tea, milkis, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- When Life Gives You Tangerines - $12: soju, jeju tangerines, honey, sprite Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- K-Popsicle - $12: green apple soju, lemon lime, melona popsicle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Beer On Tap
- Hefeweizen 5.5% - $8: Bavarian Hefeweizen, Oakland United Beerworks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo 4.9% - $8: Japanese style Lager, Sapporo, Japan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Buenaveza 4.7% - $8: Salt and Lime Lager, Stone Brewing, Escondido Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sculpin 7% - $9: Ballast Point Brewing, San Diego Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Temescal Hazy 7.5% - $9: Hazy IPA, Temescal Brewery, Oakland Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Wine By The Glass
- Acinum Extra Dry, Prosecco Italy NV - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay, Simi, Napa ‘22 - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc, Bread and Butter, North Coast ‘22 - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Red Blend, Hayes Ranch, California ‘18 - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pinot Noir, ‘Smith & Lindley’, Cru, Santa Lucia Highlands ‘21 - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Wine By The Bottle
- Prosecco Brut, La Gioiosa, Italy NV - $39 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cremant Demi-Sec, Schramsberg, Napa NV - $75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Moet & Chandon, Imperial Brut, Champagne NV - $156 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc, Bread and Butter, North Coast ‘22 - $39 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chardonnay, Simi, Napa, ‘22 - $40 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Rose Brut, Cremant, Napa, NV - $85 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Red Blend, Hayes Ranch, California ‘18 - $35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pinot Noir, ‘Smith & Lindley’, Cru, Santa Lucia Highlands ‘21 - $42 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Sool Bar and Lounge
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Sool Bar and Lounge offers a sophisticated nightlife scene with an intimate setting, making it ideal for special occasions and gatherings.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests find value in the high-quality ingredients and well-prepared Korean cuisine.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include crispy beef mandu, gochujang chicken wings, Korean street dogs, Sool musubi, and house-made napa cabbage kimchi.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a sophisticated nightlife scene with Korean street food, artful cocktails, and an intimate setting for special occasions.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Sool Bar and Lounge specializes in Korean cuisine, specifically reimagined street food like beef mandu, gochujang wings, and house-made kimchi.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for Sool Bar and Lounge do not mention any specific concerns, instead praising the attentive service and cuisine.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The welcoming atmosphere and polite service make it suitable for families, though the neon-hued nightlife setting caters toward social gatherings.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Sool Bar and Lounge is located in San Francisco, as indicated by its website address at https://soolsf.com/.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its neon-hued atmosphere, artful cocktails inspired by Jeju and Joseon, and reimagined Korean street food.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include edamame, while low-carb and gluten-free choices feature napa cabbage kimchi and edamame, with no specific keto dishes listed.
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