Simmer & Steamer

I must give this place five star and they well deserve it.I went today in the evening at around 6 PM and was the only one in the entire restaurant.Menu was simple and easy but very well curated in terms of the variety and ingredients.Ordering was easy and done by self ordering on the touch screen iPad and they will bring your order to your table and it was fast.The self ordering touch screen will not asking you for tip however and that is so refreshing to see! (feel free to give tip voluntarily if you wish without the screen pressuring you) and that alone is worth the standing ovation.Food was generously portioned, delicious and very affordable.I've had the Sausage Curry Rice Bowl regular size $9.99 + tax = 10.85I absolutely recommend Simmer & Steamer!

Got the pork belly curry Rice. yummy!Would definitely order that again and come here again.Immaculately cleanI've never had curry by Koreanswould've liked to have some vegetable side dish options e.g. banchan or spinach Just to be healthier...but the dish had crunch, had egg (trying to get in more protein)service: originally I was put off that they wouldn't take my order and made me use the kiosk but mainly they wanted to make sure I saw all the options e.g. how runny do you like your egg.I got take out, and they brought it to me which was nice because I was tired and had sat down while waiting.

Never underestimate the power of suggestion from local media. I believe the article headline was along the lines of "Fidi lunch for $9.99" that caught my eyes. Naturally, I had to read the article and Yelp the business to learn more. Fair enough. The business is apparently a Korean chain one with multiple locations.I looked at the menu and made time on a Wednesday a little after noon to walk here. When I entered, there were two guys standing behind another person who was keying the IPad in playing an order. There were a couple of people at the pick-up counter further in and two occupied tables near the entrance. The prep for the food is quite fast as the two guys ahead of me were leaving the expediting area as I walked there. Wanting to distance myself from too many people, I sat at a high-top chair along the counter across from the kitchen. Just after I filled my cup at the water station, the expediter came around the counter and placed my order at my chair.I tried the sausage curry, add kimchi (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=GBp9dRjs-N4tyPDHKQSFIw); my 1st move was to find the soft-boiled egg and create some egg porn (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=LgF0dyyFV0ZmS9-t0_P88g). I was concerned about how to eat my hot dog (after all, that's what it is) but was pleasantly surprised to see that the kitchen scored it multiple times making this easy to break off and mix with the other ingredients. The curry sauce follows the profile of Japanese curry with a heartier flavor and darker color. In alternating bites with the tangy kimchi, I ate away at my bowl. As I ate, a steady flow of customers ordered, mostly taking their food to go. As I left, I thanked the thoughtful expediter for bringing me my food and bought him a cup of coffee (or maybe not with coffee prices these days) with a couple bills. I enjoyed my food though it is a bit of a trek from Chinatown. I hope to try other menu items and hope that they add new items like sides and snacks to their menu.

Once I walked by the store front, I was immediately intrigued and wanted to try it out. The menu is quite small, so making a decision on what to get isn't too hard. You pay at the kiosk then wait a short amount of time before getting your food. It looked like everything was already prepared in large bulk and then placed in large containers to scoop out of.Kimchi fried rice - 3.9/5, a decent amount of fried rice topped with a sausage, egg, seaweed, and fried onions. The kimchi fried rice was okay, as it was literally only kimchi and rice. I expected more from it, like maybe some onions or protein. Eating it the next day did make it taste better though haha. The sausage tasted like a costco hot dog, which I personally love. You can choose how you want your egg and whether to add or remove toppings.Pork belly curry - 4.5/5, decent amount of pork chunks with curry over rice with fried onions and an egg. The curry was perfectly flavorful-- not too salty but enough salt. The amount of rice was good for one and a half meals for me. I actually really liked this bowl, but the only downside is that there aren't many options that come with it.

Friend and I came after seeing it on yelp as we were looking for food around FiDi around 7 pm. Menu was really straight forward, which I actually appreciate because it makes it easy to decide what to get. Ordering at the kiosk was super easy, the staff also was friendly and said we can ask questions if we had any. After ordering, the food was ready in about 5 minutes ! We got the kimchi fried rice with a soft boiled egg. The soft boiled egg was literally perfect, and the kimchi fried rice had the perfect level of spice and seasoning. Not to mention for $10, it was totally worth it. The serving options were either dine in or take out, and it seemed like the dine in version was probably the same as the take out container, just without the lid. Vibe wise, the restaurant was pretty desolate and felt a bit sterile. With that said, it honestly might have been the fact that we came at 7pm haha. With that said, there were still seating options available. They also provide hair ties throughout the restaurant, which such a cute touch. i think this would be amazing grab and go option, especially during lunch on a workday. Not sure if I would get out of my way for this, but if I'm in the area, I would definitely come again and try their other food!

Found this near the office and was interested because there aren't a ton of rice bowl options in the area. Service was really friendly and welcoming once I walked in!I ordered a pollock roe bowl, which basically comes with pollock roe in a sauce. I added seaweed because I felt like it'd complement it well since it's seafood (and I was right lol). The soft egg was cooked perfectly and coated the rice really well! I just wish I had a few more peppers, but there was an option to make it spicier that I didn't choose. All in all, this felt like a steal for $9.99 (with the seaweed add-on). I also noticed that they offer hair bands to customers for free around the restaurant, which is awfully nice of them. I'll definitely make this a go-to spot for lunch near the office. Excited to try more here!

This new spot is seving up affordable meals in SF's Fidi! Starting at $8.99, their yummy korean rice bowls offer options like galbi beef, kimchi rice, pollock caviar, tofu, and more. You can upgrade the bowl size (more base) or add additional toppings. I got the sausage curry which was so flavorful with a nice kick of spice and included a perfectly soft cooked egg. Going in, I was really hungry and got a large (about $13 after tax!) but I think a regular would have been filling enough. There is a nice space for indoor seating and they also offer free hairties. Service is super fast so if you're in the area and need a quick meal, check this spot out!

When you're looking for a quick, clean, and homey lunch spot that won't break the bank in downtown sf this is your spot. I ordered the pork belly curry and a side of kimichi, and while I would've loved for there to be a little more meat in the dish, I loved the flavor profile of the dish. I also liked how fast the food came out and that the service was friendly and gave you the space to order without auto defaulting a twenty percent tip. Overall I recommend and look forward to coming back.

A great on the go lunch! My favorite was the curry pork belly and kimchi fried rice with sausage. Just wish there were some vegetables too. The soft boiled egg is really good mixed with the rice. It's a great price for lunch in FiDi!

Absolutely lightening service! Easy order from the kiosk since there are only a few menu items. Next time (yes, I will he back) kimchee fried rice. I love kimchee. The pork curry looks tempting. I ordered the beef and it was mildly sweet and the crunchy shallots and chili gave it a very nice zip. Would have loved an option to add a little side of kimchee. I ordered regular size (add $2 for large) and it was quite filling. A tasty and super budget friendly spot that is most welcome in the neighborhood.