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Bansang, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Bansang

4.5 (351)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Korean
1560 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115-3516

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
Korean Tapas Restaurant. Inspired by traditional Korean cuisine...not traditional Korean cuisine.

The Korean word ‘Bansang’ refers to the style of table setting for the kings and nobles of the Joseon, a Korean dynastic kingdom that prospered for more than five centuries. At Bansang, we wish to serve all of our guests with the same care and sincerity as the chefs did for their royalty in those times past.

Korean fare is built around enjoying various distinctive types of dishes simultaneously rather than in separate courses, as this allows every person to experience continuously changing flavor combinations unique to Korean culture. Our guests can expect a modern, creative perspective on this traditional style of Korean cuisine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Korean, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chanhyu Park , Changhyun Lee
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Western Addition
  • Cross street
    1560 Fillmore Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    38, 38R, 22
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 351 people are saying

Bansang reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bansang offers a delightful Korean tapas experience with "unbelievably unique and delicious food." Popular dishes like the "uni scallop toast" and "kimchi fried rice" highlight their inventive menu. The restaurant's "friendly service" and "warm ambiance" make it a great spot for both intimate dinners and group celebrations, despite some concerns over pricing.

351 Reviews
  1. Sean

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunchoke and truffle dish was the star of the night!

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  2. Robert

    Connecticut5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an attractive, nice casual Korean restaurant. It is not a Korean BBQ style but combines the style of a tapas service with the flavors of Korean cuisine. While the menu is short it had a good range of ingredients and flavors. The only reason that I did not rate this higher is due to having a shorter, a bit more limited range of choices. Still the different dishes we had were all delicious and with a Korean taste. We had the steak tartare, the fish cerviche, the fried chicken, asparagus and potatoes All were delicious. The fried chicken was nice and crispy and flavorful bites of chicken but it was not the larger typical cuts. And a great Pinot noir by the glass. If you want great flavors in an attractive, fun restaurant, this is a great place. I’ll look forward to going back. If you want a ‘traditional’ Korean style, this is not it. But it is a very worthwhile choice and you will be happy.

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  3. laleh VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this not your average koreanf ood it is creative and unexpected dishes we did not have one dish that we did not like everything was amazing and delicious

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  4. Zac

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice environment very friendly people really good Soju drinks and amazing food each dish just getting better than the next so tasty and beautifully presented.

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  5. Larry VIP

    San Francisco156 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the care that went into each dish, and the super friendly waiter! We will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes!!

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  6. Ian

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time at Bansang! The food and ambiance was amazing and our server was extremely friendly.

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  7. Deokhee

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their kimchi fried rice is legit! The paella-like crunchiness was exactly what I've been craving.

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  8. Lane

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely fantastic. Every dish had flavors that really stood out. I really enjoyed the noodles. The fried chicken was amazing, so crunchy and so juicy. The steak tartar was really well done and tasted like no other steak tartar I’ve had before with those Korean flavors.

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  9. Jackie

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible in every way. Can’t wait to go back and order what we didn’t have room to this first time!

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  10. Valerie VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bansang was bomb! I’m so annoyed at myself for waiting this long to try it. Will definitely be back. Already daydreaming of their uni toast..

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Bansang is rated 4.5 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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1560 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115-3516

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Cross street
    1560 Fillmore Street
  • Neighborhood
    Western Addition
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Korean, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    38, 38R, 22
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chanhyu Park , Changhyun Lee
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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