Tucked at the edge of a parking garage, Cocobang serves authenticKorean bites to the late-night crowd: The restaurant is open everydaytill 2am and until 4am on weekends. We recommend the haemul pajeon, a seafood pancake loaded with squid, seaweed, and deep-fried fish ($14). Be nice, and share it with your friends.  //  550 Taylor St. (Tenderloin), cocobangsf.com

Decorated like a traditional hanok, or Korean home,Dong Baek makes us feel instantly welcome. Portions are large, so gowith an empty stomach. Folks in the know order off the menu—don’t miss dol sot bi bim bop, a hot stone soup with mixed vegetables and rice ($12).  //  631 O’Farrell St. (Tenderloin), 415.776.1898

This hole-in-the-wall Korean cafe on Fillmore serves young crowds and is great for a quiet lunch or dinner away from the long lines of Japantown. Give nakji bokkeum (stir-fried octopus with thin noodles, $12) a go. It may be the most satisfying plate octopus you’ll ever have.  //  1506 Fillmore St. (Western Addition), 415.775.9095Zazang Korean NoodleWelcome to a noodle place with choices! Zazang Korean Noodle is perfect for for small gatherings and family outings. Don’t miss their za zang myun, topped with a thick and salty black soybean paste sauce ($9).  //  2340 Geary St. (Lower Pac Heights), 415.447.0655Brothers RestaurantPrepare for food coma when you eat at Brothers Restaurant, where thestaff pride themselves on richly cooked food and the freshestingredients. You’ll be seated at a grill where you can prepare your ownKorean barbeque. Must order? A plate of kal bi (barbequed beef short ribs, $15).  //  4128 Geary St. (Inner Richmond), 415.387.7991Written by Anthony Rogers, photos sourced from the respective businesses Yelp page — Still not full? Head over to the Bay Bites 2016 and get eating. And while you’re at it, subscribe to our newsletter because it’s free.Off The Menu: Korean Restaurants You Need To Eat At Next

Welcome to a noodle place with choices! Zazang Korean Noodle is perfect for for small gatherings and family outings. Don’t miss their za zang myun, topped with a thick and salty black soybean paste sauce ($9).  //  2340 Geary St. (Lower Pac Heights), 415.447.0655

Prepare for food coma when you eat at Brothers Restaurant, where thestaff pride themselves on richly cooked food and the freshestingredients. You’ll be seated at a grill where you can prepare your ownKorean barbeque. Must order? A plate of kal bi (barbequed beef short ribs, $15).  //  4128 Geary St. (Inner Richmond), 415.387.7991

Written by Anthony Rogers, photos sourced from the respective businesses Yelp page — Still not full? Head over to the Bay Bites 2016 and get eating. And while you’re at it, subscribe to our newsletter because it’s free.


title: “Off The Menu Korean Restaurants You Need To Eat At Next” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “Jonathan Hewitt”


Tucked at the edge of a parking garage, Cocobang serves authenticKorean bites to the late-night crowd: The restaurant is open everydaytill 2am and until 4am on weekends. We recommend the haemul pajeon, a seafood pancake loaded with squid, seaweed, and deep-fried fish ($14). Be nice, and share it with your friends.  //  550 Taylor St. (Tenderloin), cocobangsf.com

Decorated like a traditional hanok, or Korean home,Dong Baek makes us feel instantly welcome. Portions are large, so gowith an empty stomach. Folks in the know order off the menu—don’t miss dol sot bi bim bop, a hot stone soup with mixed vegetables and rice ($12).  //  631 O’Farrell St. (Tenderloin), 415.776.1898

This hole-in-the-wall Korean cafe on Fillmore serves young crowds and is great for a quiet lunch or dinner away from the long lines of Japantown. Give nakji bokkeum (stir-fried octopus with thin noodles, $12) a go. It may be the most satisfying plate octopus you’ll ever have.  //  1506 Fillmore St. (Western Addition), 415.775.9095Zazang Korean NoodleWelcome to a noodle place with choices! Zazang Korean Noodle is perfect for for small gatherings and family outings. Don’t miss their za zang myun, topped with a thick and salty black soybean paste sauce ($9).  //  2340 Geary St. (Lower Pac Heights), 415.447.0655Brothers RestaurantPrepare for food coma when you eat at Brothers Restaurant, where thestaff pride themselves on richly cooked food and the freshestingredients. You’ll be seated at a grill where you can prepare your ownKorean barbeque. Must order? A plate of kal bi (barbequed beef short ribs, $15).  //  4128 Geary St. (Inner Richmond), 415.387.7991Written by Anthony Rogers, photos sourced from the respective businesses Yelp page — Still not full? Head over to the Bay Bites 2016 and get eating. And while you’re at it, subscribe to our newsletter because it’s free.Off The Menu: Korean Restaurants You Need To Eat At Next

Welcome to a noodle place with choices! Zazang Korean Noodle is perfect for for small gatherings and family outings. Don’t miss their za zang myun, topped with a thick and salty black soybean paste sauce ($9).  //  2340 Geary St. (Lower Pac Heights), 415.447.0655

Prepare for food coma when you eat at Brothers Restaurant, where thestaff pride themselves on richly cooked food and the freshestingredients. You’ll be seated at a grill where you can prepare your ownKorean barbeque. Must order? A plate of kal bi (barbequed beef short ribs, $15).  //  4128 Geary St. (Inner Richmond), 415.387.7991

Written by Anthony Rogers, photos sourced from the respective businesses Yelp page — Still not full? Head over to the Bay Bites 2016 and get eating. And while you’re at it, subscribe to our newsletter because it’s free.