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Bansang, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Bansang

4.5
4.5
340 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Korean
1560 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115-3516

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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 340 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bansang offers a contemporary Korean dining experience with "unbelievably unique and delicious food." The tapas-style menu is perfect for sharing, featuring standout dishes like uni scallop toast and sunchoke truffle. "Service was excellent," and the ambiance is "warm and relaxed." While some find it pricey, many describe it as "worth it" for a special occasion.
340 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! The best dishes were the uni & scallop toast and the kimchi fried rice. The roasted banana ice cream and candied pistachios was spectacular. Staff was very friendly.

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  2. Timothy

    Vancouver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Had an average experience - felt like the restaurant was trying too hard to be a high end restaurant but fell short. Ambience and interior was lacking and food was good but not worth the price. The best dish was the Uni scallop toast.

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  3. Michael

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I really enjoyed our dinner here. Each dish was balanced, delicious and just the right size. An interesting (in a positive way) selection of dishes here. Great experience.

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  4. jessica VIP

    Charlotte8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok. There was nothing particularly great about it. We got the fried chicken, charred broccoli, kimchi fried rice, and the Galbi Marinated Steak. Everything was okay besides the steak which we didn’t like due to the extreme chewiness. For the price I will not be back.

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  5. Madeline

    Cancun2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good! I had a reservation for my boyfriend and I and we showed up too early and was still seated right away. We had the delicious raspberry wine (highly recommend, so fun and different from what I’ve ever had before) and a light dinner of 1 small and 2 large tapas, along with the fig dessert. The food and service were excellent! My boyfriend immediately told his parents and wants to bring them next time to try new things!

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  6. Anita VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service. Portions are generous.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good. And they gave me a special birthday dessert that made the evening more special. Will have to come back again.

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  8. Nicole

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There are some very good dishes and others that are just average. I believe more work is needed in the design of the main courses, as unlike the tapas, they are very traditional and not very bold. The pastries are overly sweet and lack balance.

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  9. Stephen

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievably unique and delicious food, great atmosphere and the service was impeccable. Pretty much hits on all cylinders and some of the most interesting dishes I've ever had.

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  10. Michelle

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The cod was fishy and all other dishes are tiny but pricey. Not a recommended place for Korean food

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 20 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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