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Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1560 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 441-9294
Website: http://bansangsf.com/
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Reviews
Matty Easton
If there’s one word I’d use to describe Bansang, it’d be texture. Bansang’s creative take on Korean-style tapas are playful and full of inventive textures that are as fun to eat as the flavors themselves, whether it be the pop-rock candy in the pear sorbet or the crispy strings atop the potato pancake.
The dishes that were good, were phenomenal. The galbi was the obvious standout, and I absolutely recommend the +$5 for the ssamjang and lettuce wraps. The flavors took me right back to Korea, and the meat was prepared delicately so that every slice was melt-in-your-mouth tender.
The uni scallop toast is their Instagram-worthy specialty, and I’m glad we tried it; the texture of the crispy toast was unlike any bread I’ve ever had. So dry yet soft yet crisp yet cloudy… I’m drooling thinking about it. The waitress recommended one per person, but honestly splitting one between two people was more than enough.
The other dish I’d strongly recommend is the mulwhe noodle (think of it like a Korean ceviche with cold noodles), which had such a sweet, spicy, light broth that we literally spooned out every last bit. I’ll be thinking about that dish for a looong time.
I’d recommend against the kimchi fried rice; the spam overpowered the rest of the dish, and it could’ve used more flavor from the other ingredients. The beet salad was also just okay, very earthy but otherwise too light on flavor.
I loved the romantic, dimly-lit vibe of the restaurant, with traditional Korean earthenware thoughtfully placed throughout.
Admittedly, the service felt a bit rough around the edges. I enjoyed the personal touch of having my menu stamped “happy birthday”, but the service otherwise felt disjointed and, at times, absent.
After finishing my first cocktail early in the meal, the glass was quickly swept away by another server and the waitress did not return for me to ask for a second drink until the meal was over. It was disappointing as I would’ve liked to have another one (the peach cocktail I had was excellent!).
Once our desserts were ordered, we did not see our waitress again for the rest of the night — she just disappeared. We tried several times to flag a server to get our check, but eventually had to get the host to notice to wrap up our meal (it was near the end of the service day, so not particularly busy). It wasn’t overly negative, but enough to color our experience.
I hope that Bansang can fine-tune their service, as this would really make it a home-run. The idea of Korean tapas is fun, novel, and creative, and best shared with a group (we made do between two people, but with four we could have tried even more little dishes!!).
… moreThe dishes that were good, were phenomenal. The galbi was the obvious standout, and I absolutely recommend the +$5 for the ssamjang and lettuce wraps. The flavors took me right back to Korea, and the meat was prepared delicately so that every slice was melt-in-your-mouth tender.
The uni scallop toast is their Instagram-worthy specialty, and I’m glad we tried it; the texture of the crispy toast was unlike any bread I’ve ever had. So dry yet soft yet crisp yet cloudy… I’m drooling thinking about it. The waitress recommended one per person, but honestly splitting one between two people was more than enough.
The other dish I’d strongly recommend is the mulwhe noodle (think of it like a Korean ceviche with cold noodles), which had such a sweet, spicy, light broth that we literally spooned out every last bit. I’ll be thinking about that dish for a looong time.
I’d recommend against the kimchi fried rice; the spam overpowered the rest of the dish, and it could’ve used more flavor from the other ingredients. The beet salad was also just okay, very earthy but otherwise too light on flavor.
I loved the romantic, dimly-lit vibe of the restaurant, with traditional Korean earthenware thoughtfully placed throughout.
Admittedly, the service felt a bit rough around the edges. I enjoyed the personal touch of having my menu stamped “happy birthday”, but the service otherwise felt disjointed and, at times, absent.
After finishing my first cocktail early in the meal, the glass was quickly swept away by another server and the waitress did not return for me to ask for a second drink until the meal was over. It was disappointing as I would’ve liked to have another one (the peach cocktail I had was excellent!).
Once our desserts were ordered, we did not see our waitress again for the rest of the night — she just disappeared. We tried several times to flag a server to get our check, but eventually had to get the host to notice to wrap up our meal (it was near the end of the service day, so not particularly busy). It wasn’t overly negative, but enough to color our experience.
I hope that Bansang can fine-tune their service, as this would really make it a home-run. The idea of Korean tapas is fun, novel, and creative, and best shared with a group (we made do between two people, but with four we could have tried even more little dishes!!).
annie
Came for Valentines dinner, and they were very accommodating when we arrived early. We ordered the mulhwe noodles, Uni scallop toast, galbi, and ribs and rice cakes. The galbi was so tender and was my favorite dish of the night. The uni scallop toast and mulhwe noodles were both good but not mindblowing imo. The rice cake and ribs were a bit bland and some of the rib pieces were dry. Ended the meal with the nurungji ice cream which had a stickier texture compared to normal ice cream. Overall, a good meal but overpriced.
… moreAllen
Food (5/5)
Each plate was amazing. I especially liked the potato pancakes, uni toast, rice cakes with beef, and the Galbi steak. The meat was tender and juicy and well-seasoned.
The rice crispy/syrup ice cream and matcha lava cake were great as well.
Service (4.2/5)
The wait time between plates were somewhat variable. First dish (quail eggs) came quickly, but there was some wait between other dishes. They also could’ve come quicker after giving us the bill. Also, since some dishes were a bit messy (eg, the potato pancakes with all its crispy toppings) it would’ve been nice if they could help wipe the tables between some dishes.
Atmosphere (4.5)
Pretty nice and elegant environment, overall. Spacious bathrooms. The section we were in were a bit echoey and loud, however (but it was better after the large parties had left).
… moreEach plate was amazing. I especially liked the potato pancakes, uni toast, rice cakes with beef, and the Galbi steak. The meat was tender and juicy and well-seasoned.
The rice crispy/syrup ice cream and matcha lava cake were great as well.
Service (4.2/5)
The wait time between plates were somewhat variable. First dish (quail eggs) came quickly, but there was some wait between other dishes. They also could’ve come quicker after giving us the bill. Also, since some dishes were a bit messy (eg, the potato pancakes with all its crispy toppings) it would’ve been nice if they could help wipe the tables between some dishes.
Atmosphere (4.5)
Pretty nice and elegant environment, overall. Spacious bathrooms. The section we were in were a bit echoey and loud, however (but it was better after the large parties had left).
Tu Serena
Overrated. As someone who dines at fine-dining restaurants often and has high expectations, this experience was just okay at best.
We ordered the japchae, but the fried mushrooms on top were cold and tasted like they’d been sitting out for a while. The galbi was overly salty, though the black cod was genuinely very good. The kimchi fried rice was nothing special- just a very standard version of the dish.
The matcha lava cake was a pleasant surprise and it was an interesting and well-executed dessert.
Overall, I wouldn’t return, but I’m glad I was able to check Bansang off my list.
… moreWe ordered the japchae, but the fried mushrooms on top were cold and tasted like they’d been sitting out for a while. The galbi was overly salty, though the black cod was genuinely very good. The kimchi fried rice was nothing special- just a very standard version of the dish.
The matcha lava cake was a pleasant surprise and it was an interesting and well-executed dessert.
Overall, I wouldn’t return, but I’m glad I was able to check Bansang off my list.
Mirko Mantovani
An underwhelming experience for the price. While the scallop toast and tartare were highlights, the fatty pork and average cod failed to impress. Portions are small, making the meal feel overpriced. I expected more consistency and value. A bit of a letdown despite a few standout dishes.
… moreStelios Serghiou
Pleasantly surprised, given the Google Maps score. The fried chicken, truffle glass noodles, and galbi were insane – the black cod nearly as good. The kimchi fried rice and tartare also deserve a mention. Don’t get the uni toast (too saline, average bread; better uni at Rich Table), Mulhwe, or desserts. Pricey at about $100 per person all in, but worth it. That galbi was one of the most tender and flavorful meats I’ve had, and I’ve had plenty of high-grade wagyu. Ambience is rather underwhelming – better for a dinner with friends than a proper date or special occasion. Attire smart casual. Parking tricky. Will certainly be back for another round of noodles, galbi, and rice.
… moreSanjay Subhedar
Our first visit to this Korean food restaurant that bills itself as Tapas style restaurant. With menu divided between light tapas and heavy. We were 8 of us so focused on the large Tapas. The Gochjang Black Cod, Galili Ribeye, Jang cream Pasta, Radish kimchi fried rice. All of the dishes were good. We also had some of the other Tapas. Kaku Salad, Charred Broccoli. Will have to go back again to try more dishes
… moreNictinic W
I’m not sure why this place is Michelin-recommended. It’s not bad, but there’s really nothing special or impressive about it. The food was just average—honestly, probably the most ordinary Michelin-recommended meal I’ve ever had. The staff were very nice, though, and I guess it’s more of a spot for photos than for the food.
… moreThanat Jatuphattharachat
Nice experience overall! Good Korean fusion tapas – it’s not the strongest in traditional Korean flavors, but it still delivers a good vibe.
The pork collar was tender, though I wish it had a bit more flavor. The toast was excellent – all the “cheating” ingredients packed into one delicious bite!
… moreThe pork collar was tender, though I wish it had a bit more flavor. The toast was excellent – all the “cheating” ingredients packed into one delicious bite!
Jie-Wei Wu (Jie-Wei Wu)
The food was pretty and special although they are pricy with small portions.
But the service could have greatly improved! We had heavy backpacks and assigned us a small table while there were 4-5 big tables empty. We needed to squeeze in cramped seats. When asking about whether we could change to bigger tables, we were told the tables were all booked up. And guess what, there were at least 3 big tables when we left.
What was worse was there were two people got assigned the big tables when they had many small tables available. I felt discriminated.
The bonus point was, there were another couple. Among so many (7!) small tables they had to assign that couple next to us so that we could hear each other’s conversations 🙂
Although the food was good, pricy but good, I would expect a much higher level of service if your menu price and interior design like this.
… moreBut the service could have greatly improved! We had heavy backpacks and assigned us a small table while there were 4-5 big tables empty. We needed to squeeze in cramped seats. When asking about whether we could change to bigger tables, we were told the tables were all booked up. And guess what, there were at least 3 big tables when we left.
What was worse was there were two people got assigned the big tables when they had many small tables available. I felt discriminated.
The bonus point was, there were another couple. Among so many (7!) small tables they had to assign that couple next to us so that we could hear each other’s conversations 🙂
Although the food was good, pricy but good, I would expect a much higher level of service if your menu price and interior design like this.