Great Korean spot nestled in lower Nob Hill near some other late night eat spots. Came on a rainy Friday night and it was pretty quiet and cozy. Got bulgogi and corn cheese to share, and both were juicy and flavorful (meat tender and corn was nice and savory but not too salty). Service was a bit slow given it wasn't too busy - but overall would come back if I'm craving these two specific things :) read more

ZZAN - Marinated Beef BBQ (Bulgogi) and Corn Cheese - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

came here with a friend on Wednesday night before going to a show at the SF playhouse. immediately seated at 6pm and ordered a dolsot bibimbap, jjamppong, and bottle of soju. We were kinda rushing to get to our show, but wanted to savor every bite of deliciousness. i thought their kimchi was sooo good and the dolsot bibimbap had so much crunch and flavor. My first time having jjamppong every and felt full with the ramen and seafood flavors. staff was kind and didn't rush us, but it took a little to flag them down for the bill even thought it wasn't crowded. Took our leftovers home for later for about $25/pp read more

ZZAN - seafood stew - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you are looking for a dinner spot or a spot to go after those late night hangouts, this is one! They open from 4pm to 1am every day, and they offer variety of Korean comfort dishes. The portion sizes are also good! Deep fried noodle in seaweed ($8) Egg omelet with cheese ($15) - the egg omelet was very fluffy, had a lot of spam and cheese, and paired well with the sauces Beef short rib soup ($23) - surprisingly flavorful and savory and came with good amount of tender meat, eggs, and noodles Creamy rice cake ($19) - tasted like carbonara, but I wished the rice cake itself was more chewy Boneless chicken ($20 + $2 for soy garlic) - okay fried chicken but didn't leave much impression Rice cake skewers ($6) - a little tooo hard texture wise We came on a weekday and the place was quite busy for dinner! The place itself was not too loud, there is Korean music video playing. read more

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ZZAN was one of the few late night spots that was open near us when we were hungry after going to a concert. We are so happy we found this place! The service was pretty quick even though there were only two servers. The place itself is small so I wouldn't recommend big groups. The food here hit so good after a concert. We got the spicy soft tofu soup, this was nice and hardy. We also got soy garlic chicken wings which was delicious. I wished the flavor of the soy garlic penetrated the chicken more but it was delicious nonetheless. Our favorite was the sausage and rice cake skewer. We love how the rice cake was crispy on the outside but still soft and chewy on the inside. It tasted so good with the snap of the sausage and drenched in the sweet sauce. This is a great late night spot! read more

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Not a lot of options for banchan. -Service-1/5 They did not pay attention at all. Raised my hand multiple times to no avail. -food- 1/5 Fried chicken: It was okay, not too moist but definitely not enough coating of sauce. Omelette: A lot of it was just decoration and wish it had a little more something to it. Pork belly: Not sure was they were doing here. It did not have any flavor whatsoever Cold noodle soup: Meant to order the spicy version but they said it was too late after I called him right back. Not exactly a satisfying dish personally for us. Guess there's a reason it's open so late. read more

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The place has a pretty cozy vibe, and the service was great. We enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. The only thing for me was that the pancake was a bit too oily. They also have a big outdoor area with a projector. I really love that idea! read more

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Spicy chicken with cheese- my fav that we got. Cheese was cheesy, chicken was tender, sauce was sweet and all over a sizzling plate. The plate came with rice, the rice was perfect, fluffy, sticks together the good amount, similar to japanese rice iykyk. Cheese got those cheese pulls, I posted a pic of my record. If I just eat it normally without thinking, nothing much stands out in flavor, flavors more subtle, I didnt taste much from cheese but the mouthfeel of cheese still was a nice addition. But without thinking I still really enjoyed it. Oh forgot, they had onions too, was good Clam soup- my sister ordered, didnt come with rice, they gave you the stove and the pot and then starts the fire on your table. So it takes time to get it going but it goes fast. All the food is already cooked, besides the veggies. Had jalapenos, onions, green onions, daikon, and clam. Everything was good, they're what you'd expect, daikon prob my favorite (not a big seafood guy). Soup was tasty, I mean that in the best way, very flavorful. Most flavorful part of the dish Extra Waiter guy was very accomadating, despite there being a big party and the guy said maybe a 30 min wait, we got seated surprisingly quickly cause it was just 2 people we got the corner. Inside is pretty small, and really narrow like a hallway and the sides are tables and chairs. Food came in very quickly too (first side dishes then the main dishes) Waiter is simultaneously busy and aware. He came in and we asked to get a few more min, so he left and it was fairly easy to get his attention when we were ready. Since it was a straight shot narrow hallway to start staring and he was at the counter on the other side lol 5/5 read more

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The food here is so good -- their soft tofu soup is rich and comforting, and the mozzarella sticks are heavenly. While the restaurant isn't in the safest part of town, the pocha vibes and solid food makes me go back every time. Love the fun and laid-back vibes. read more

After a night out, my friends and I post mated three orders of the beef short rib soup back to our place. The soup itself didn't taste like the typical galbi tang that we're used to, however, it wasn't terrible. The soup had egg droplets inside and tasted like a toned down pho broth. Glass noodles were also included inside the broth which, by the time the soup arrived, were over soaked and soggy. If the restaurant were to package the noodles separately for takeout, I believe this would preserve the bounciness of the them. The main disappointment was the beef. The beef was very tender and actually pretty tasty, however, each of our bowls only included 4-5 bite sized pieces. There was no large short rib bone, but instead a small, bbq galbi sized bone with no meat on it. I'm disappointed that after $35 (obviously with delivery tax and fee), the meat portion was so small. Would not recommend the galbi tang here. read more

We stopped by for some Korean food. We absolutely loved everything we order which was the beef bulgoli which comes with a side of rice as well as the spicy kimchi pork. Both were so good and portions are big enough to share. We got the pork gyoza and takoyaki wasn't a fan of the takoyaki but loved the gyoza. Another favorite that came out boiling hot was the kimchi soup. It's a small spot but definitely worth the wait. The service was quick and the staff was friendly. read more

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I came to ZZAN with my husband and another couple before seeing a show at the Masonic! We picked it because it was walking distance (uphill lol) and the food looked good. We love Korean food and ZZAN has so many options. We ordered the short rib soup, corn cheese, combination skewers, and the fried chicken wings with soy garlic sauce. Our favorites were the soup, corn, and chicken wings! The skewers were just okay. The soup was super comforting and hearty with chunks of tender short rib and glass noodles. The corn had a decent cheese pull, but it was a little small. The chicken wings were sauced and crispy. Service was friendly and we weren't rushed out even during prime dinner time! Would love to come back when i'm in the area. :) read more

yummy! we got the spicy ramen, kimchi fried rice w/seafood, + seafood pancake ! items came out one at a time so we just started eating as they came in. only had a bite of it cuz it came out last and I was lk full from the rice + ramen but the seafood pancake was probs our fav + the sauce was good Ramen was interesting/good :0 first time I had carrots in instant ramen lowkey reminded me of caldo de pollo (a childhood fav) went close to midnight but sooooo busy still ,_, think we waited 30 minutes(?) for a party of 2. everyone was nice read more

ZZAN - seafood pancake - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've dined at ZZAN several times and always enjoyed it, but this was my first takeout experience. My favorites are the spicy rice cakes, japchae, and bibimbap. This time I added the spicy pork with kimchi, which had just the right amount of heat. ZZAN is a solid pick and they're open until 1am every day! read more

ZZAN - Bibimbab and Stir Fried Clear Noodles (Japchae) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped in before going out awhile ago. Everything was pretty good, except the Bulgogi dish was super dry. If I'm back in San Francisco I'd stop in again! read more

One of my go-to spots for delivery! I usually get one of their soups and recently ordered the short rib soup which comes with rice, kimchi, and fish cake. It's always super comforting and comes with a good portion of beef rib. read more

ZZAN - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

On July 13, I was dining with a friend who ordered a small takeaway item. When it was ready, the staff member (glasses, tied-up hair) rudely told my friend to "go pay herself," even though we clearly offered to pay on her behalf. She then refused to give the food and placed it behind the counter with zero respect. This isn't the first time we've witnessed her being rude, but this behavior crossed the line. She was unprofessional, dismissive, and showed no basic customer service skills. The owner seriously needs to consider whether someone with this attitude belongs in hospitality -- because she is damaging the reputation of the restaurant. read more

Korean pub w decent food! Soju price is good ($13). A bit small, but never too crowded. Call if you have a big party. read more

ZZAN - Chicken Karaage & Rose Ddukbokki - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really fun spot for Korean food! We ate at 6pm on a Friday night - seated immediately! It was definitely picking up by the time we left around 730 though so I'm sure gets busier later. Ambiance was fun- K Pop playing on a large screen above the tables, and service was very attentive. We (4 people) ordered a few skewers, tofu fried rice, a kimchi pancake, and stir fried creamy rice cake. It was all delicious! Total w one round of drinks was $33/pp so I would say very reasonably priced as well. read more

Came here after trying to go to Cocobang and had to wait 45 mins for a table. The food is so good and perfect for a cold day. The interior is modern and they have kpop songs playing. read more

ZZAN - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was really looking forward to the chewy cold noodle but it was honestly disappointing. The noodles came out lukewarm and tasted like they weren't rinsed well enough in cold water. You could still taste the starch and they were overcooked, making them really sticky. The service was also a bit of a miss. It looked like one staff member was handling almost all the tables and he seemed so overwhelmed and wasn't too friendly. Not the worst meal I've had, but definitely not one I'd go out of my way to try again. read more

Great food and great service. I tried a lot of plates and not one was bad. I got the bbq beef ribs and my girlfriend got the creamy rice cakes with ramen and boiled calamari read more

One of my favorite spots ever. It's open late, has good prices, and the food is amazing. best for late night munchies. The cheese corn is always top tier and hits the spot. I also love that they have kpop videos playing for entertainment. A great late night vibe all around and affordable but amazing food. That's 5 stars from me! This is always a classic with me read more

The food is amazing! Anything you order here is good! The service was quick and great and the vibe feel like an actual pub in Korea read more

ZZAN - Grapefruit soju and SSAM - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Loved that this place was open late since I got in on a late flight. We ordered bulgogi and rice cakes. The total after tax was around $50. For the price , I thought the serving would be more family style size. The bulgogi came with rice, a small side of fish cake and a small side of kimchi. Overall the food was decent. I didn't think it stood out from other average spots. I wouldn't say the prices are justified in terms of portion size though. Also the egg in the rice cake was hard boiled? Not jammy like the eggs are usually supposed to be. read more

ZZAN - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing, such delicious flavors, great drinks, and friendly staff. I came to celebrate a birthday without a reservation for ~16 people and called them day of and they said they could accommodate us. Honestly there were no issues with us being a big party, food came out fast, despite our large and complicated order. Price was pretty good for the quantities as well. The spicy pork, kimchi fried rice, and chicken wings are to die for. I will come back and eat everything on the menu. This place is a certified banger in my book read more

ZZAN - Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here looking to get a quick bite after work. Ordered four things. Omurice, seafood soup from the specials menu, sausage/rice cake skewer/ and the beef bulgogi. The beef bulgogi came out 30 minutes after we ordered on a small sizzling plate. Beef was lukewarm and dry as if all they did was heat it up with a microwave.To be honest, they would have done a better job if they actually used a microwave. Portion size was really small for a dish that cost $29. 15 more minutes pass by as we still are waiting for our food. We had to flag down the server asking where our food was. He goes in and checks and comes out with the omurice which looks nothing like omurice. The egg and rice were cold. We did not finish it. After another 15 mins of waiting for the soup, we told the server to cancel the rest of the order and he tried to tell us they were making it and it would be quick. Not sure why but every time we had to ask the waiter where the food was, he would bring it out within 30 seconds. We insisted on cancelling since it almost took an hour to get a soup and a skewer ready. We did receive some pushback from him until he spoke to his manager and they said they would offer the soup for us for free. Overall, ambiance looks nice, food quality is mid and comes out cold when it does come. Better to save your money and head over to 707 or Cocobang if you want late night Korean food. read more

ZZAN - Omelette Rice - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything here was so good! Normally i wouldnt go for cold noodles but the way they made it with the kimchi paired it so nicely. it was so refreshing! The cheese on the rice cakes are a really nice addition and paired with the corn cheese, it packs a big bite with lots of flavors. I probably wouldnt get the rice cake and sausage skewers only for their portioning, but the sauce on it is really good. the rice cake is fried so it gives a crunch when biting into it. We went at around 4:30 so it wasnt really packed yet so we were given seats pretty fast. Service was nice and fast. the ambiance is calm so you can enjoy your food the most! I would come back here..the cold noodles in kimchi broth got me. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night after the SF Halloween bar crawl and this place hit the spot! We got here around 10:30pm on a Saturday and were able to get a table. We ordered the corn cheese, beef bulgogi, and tofu soup with added ramen. Food came out fairly quick which was nice cause we were hungry. Great service, good food, would recommend to anyone. Sorry I forgot to take pictures cause we ate so fast but trust me it's good! read more

Thanks for making our Christmas warmer!!! The hot tofu soup for a cold day is all I can ask for! The food was good, the amount and the price were reasonable, the $1 hot tea is rare these days, especially for the expensive city like SF! I will recommend for friends and family to support the business like yours, the ones that care for customers! read more

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The food, filled with flavor, the service quick and spot-on, lovely, and the casual hip ambience made for a great alternative to Union Square. read more

ZZAN - interior video scheme - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here with a large party of 11 and they were very accommodating with getting us seated together instead of split. The place feels very cozy and love the huge projector panel that plays music videos on the side of the wall! Great atmosphere to come hangout, drink, and enjoy bites while chatting with friends. Server was super friendly with our group too . This spot offers a pretty wide menu selection of Korean dishes but we mainly came for drinks. The food dishes that we ordered were pretty good and flavorful! Kalbi(5/5) Fatty, tender, juicy Seafood pancake (4/5) Thought this wouldn't be crispy when I first looked at it but it had a good crunch while being soft in the inside Japchae (3/5) Pretty standard japchae Beef short rib soup (5/5) Super flavorful wow. Could really taste the spice and the short rib was fall off the bone soft read more

ZZAN - Beef short rib soup - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious and affordable! Another positive is that they are open late. Their army stew is super affordable and also really delicious. We ordered the army stew- definitely recommend. Add extra noodles. We also ordered the shrimp tempura. - a lil over fried but can't beat how much they give. We will definitely be back as this is one of the better Korean spots in the city. read more

I want to start off that the SERVICE! Was amazing, the employee kept checking up on us and asking us if the food was great. 10/10! Give that man a raise! My friends and I loved the kimichi fried rice definitely recommend! I personally didn't really like the jjajapeti but it was good to my friends! Although, we did ask for spicy fried chicken but it was like sweet. It wasn't what we wanted but it was good! We just didn't expect the sweetness to it and would've liked to be notified on the sweetness of it you know. Overall, the service and the place were amazing!! 10/10! The fried chicken was good and the Kimchi fried rice was great! Just needed to know about the sweetness to the (spicy) friend chicken. But def recommend! read more

ZZAN - Kimchi Fried Rice / Jjapageti - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It's evening, and you're looking for delicious Korean food to take your family or date to. We'll look no further, for you have found the right place. The interior decor is chic, clean, dark but not dreary. The music isn't too loud and the atmosphere is perfect for an intimate convo, or a hearty chat. The food is excellent as well without being overly salty. My friends and I ordered the tofu soup, chewy noodles, and some skewers as our appetizer. Beware the chewy noodles are gonna be really chewy, I recommend you ask for scissors to cut it. The service was also fast and the servers were attentive. read more

ZZAN - Skewer - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I hesitate to say this, but I think this is the best Korean food I have ever had. We ended up eating here 2 nights in a row because it was so good (also convenient and fairly inexpensive). The service was a bit slow, but not horrible. It's a cute little spot. Night 1 we got the dolsot bibimbap and combination rice cake/sausage skewers. The bibimbap was delicious and classic. The banchan and skewers were fine. We also ordered a large bottle of Cass, cold sake, and a bottle of soju. Our bill was only $60! Night 2 is the reason for the 5 star review. The kimchi fried rice (with Spam) was insanely delicious. Rice texture was perfect, and the flavor was amazing. We also got the japchae (clear noodle) stir fry, and it was sooo yummy. I will absolutely be going back here on my next trip to SF. read more

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Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Price: 3/5 TL;DR: I used to go here all the time when I was in college (pre-covid days) and it was the best spot for drinks & food. Coming back here years later, it's just as good as I remember it. It's a pretty small space & gets quite busy on the weekends so you might have the wait a bit. The staff is really nice & friendly. I love this place. Galbitang (*4/5*): Broth is very flavorful and savory. The meat is tender, noodles are great, egg & scallion are delicious. The radish was a little tough & stringy though, kind of like they used old radish Creamy Rice Cake (*5/5*): This is to die for. It so freaking good -- creamy, slightly sweet, really savory. The tteokbokki was soft yet chewy. My favorite thing here Soy Garlic Fried Chicken (*4/5*): Super crispy chicken and coated in sauce, and the pieces are decently big. The pickled radish was okay but that's just a side so who cares; chicken is still fire read more

ZZAN - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good late night find with great food. They were fast with their service and the place didn't require reservations either. We were seated right away as a walk in! This is late night comfort food at its best! It's a casual place to end the night with! Recommend getting the fried chicken but the seafood pancake was soggy and could be crispier read more

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This place was a small restaurant, along other restaurants in the area, easy to spot, modern & hip. What brought me here is that they open late and not very many places in San Francisco can claim that. I was greeted immediately as I sat down. The place wasn't packed but decent amount of people for being 11pm. The place was clean and it had a giant screen playing some K-pop music video which i thought was a cute touch. Each table received a bottle of water to start, they had regular hard copy menus easy to read. Their drink selection was limited, they had water and some sodas besides some beer and sake. Their food selection was large though which is what I came to do, eat! The food came fairly quick, it was super tasty and large portions, I think we ordered way too much food just for the two of us, so I'd start small if I don't wanna end up with so many leftover dishes (which can be good too for the next day at home lol) Certainly dishes like rice and small plates (lettuce ) were being refilled as they emptied , I really enjoyed that. I left super stuffed and super happy, would deff come back here, I only went with one person but this spot would be perfect for a big group too! read more

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The food here was pretty good and the prices were reasonable. Our server was great, although the hostess was a little bit grouchy. We were able to find pretty good vegetarian food with a recommendation of the waitress. We enjoyed the seaweed and rice noodle fried things and the kimchi hot stew. We would recommend ordering extra rice, especially if you're with kids. Also I have no idea how to spell it, but the dolsot bimbop was good as well. The interior of the restaurant is a little dark and relatively modern. This used to be a Thai restaurant along time ago and used to be pink inside. I miss that Thai restaurant, but this place looks nice. read more

ZZAN - Kimchi stew with tofu - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was quick and waiters were very friendly; food was tasty as well! We got the creamy tteokbokki, omelette rice with spam, and bulgogi. All were very flavorful and great portions -- with 3 dishes between 2 people, we had lots of leftovers to take home. Docked a star because the ambiance was a bit quiet (we were the only people in the entire restaurant), although we might have just been eating dinner at a weird time. The surrounding area is a bit sketchy especially at night so just be aware of your surroundings. Inside of the restaurant itself is clean. Would recommend if you're looking fairly priced comfort food in a casual environment. read more

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