Loved it, came here with family, tried Soju for the first time, had the beef bulgogi, loved all of it. Would definitely come more frequently if I wasn't just visiting the area. read more

Great spot if looking for dinner late, everything was fresh, quickly served and reasonably priced. Good intimate vibe for groups and good service. Everything had a great taste but my favorite was definitely spicy chicken with cheese, bibimbap and the corn cheese read more

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This place is pretty good. It was empty when we got there on Thursday but was packed by 5:30pm. I love a good soft tofu soup. Definitely recommend. Here's what we got: 1. $1 Korean tea. This tea is probably still sizzling hot it was so dang hot we could barely drink it. 2. bulgogi - it's chopped up so a bit different than how I've eaten it before. I wish it was a bit more whole. Feels like you're eating ground beef (texture wise). 3. Chicken wings- good. Crispy and hot. We got the sauce on the side and we preferred without sauce. 4. Soft tofu soup- so good!!!!! Service was definitely fast and the food too. Not crazy about plastic water containers but definitely is convenient for the table but I prefer some nice ice cold water. I would definitely come back for a mellow bite to eat or even dressing up for a cute date. read more

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Bulgogi worth returning for, seafood pancake too, But cold service and bare surroundings cooled the whole review read more

Great spot! We came Friday around 6:30pm without a reservation, and it was empty at first but packed by 8:30pm. We shared the kimchi fried rice with beef, seafood soft tofu soup, seafood pancake, beef short rib BBQ, and soy garlic fried chicken. Everything was tasty but the seafood soft tofu soup was the standout. The fried chicken was crispy and hot. Service was quick and attentive, and the space had a lively but casual vibe. Definitely recommend for an intimate meal with friends! read more

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We came here on a weeknight around 10pm with a group of 5. It wasn't that busy, there were a few groups already there but about 3 empty tables. We were seated right away. The vibe here is very much late-night, Asian pub - mirrors on the walls and kpop music videos playing on a projector. The menu is pretty big, but the food is pretty mediocre. Not bad, but nothing special. I got soft tofu soup with pork and my partner got a marinated meat dish (forgot the name but I took a picture). The soup was good but basic - I think I've had better homemade versions. My partner's food was also just okay. It definitely felt like late night pub food. An annoying thing that happened was that a waiter asked my partner if he wanted rice with his dish, and he said yes; but he didn't get his rice until we were almost done with the meal, even after asking the waiters multiple times for the rice. We even saw the waiters give rice to parties that came after us, and when we asked for rice after seeing that, they got flustered and said our rice was coming soon - yet we still waited a while after that. That was kind of frustrating. Overall, this place is a decent late night spot for some Korean staples, but there might be better options in the neighborhood. read more

ZZAN - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came from out of town via BART and walked from Powell station. Super easy 10min walk. The outside is eye catching as the walls are a mustard yellow so you can't miss it! I got here shortly after opening hours and other folks were filtering in. Service is quick ! What I love about ZZAN is its cozy vibe and how it reminds me of so many small mom-and-pop shops that stick to their signature homecooked style foods. The interior is clean, stylish and intimate. The interior is moderately to dimly lit. There's about 12 tables that seat 4 per table but could be pushed together for larger parties. There's a projector that plays K-pop music videos on the wall for background music. For drinks I got a Korean hot tea since it was a cold rainy day. But I also tried the classic soju which they bring in a whole large jinro bottle (for $13); I'd recommend sharing this with another. I ordered my favorite- soon dubu (tofu soup) with mushrooms. This comes with a side of rice, raw egg (to crack into your soup), and banchan (kimchi, fish cake, and daikon radish) and shredded cabbage salad with savory dressing. The tofu soup comes out bubbling hot. Omg it was wonderful. So rich with well-balanced flavors. Lots of veggies like cucumbers and onions that enrich the soup flavor too. I do recommend this place and would love to come back and try some of their other items like the skewers. I heard the fish cake one is their most popular. They also have cold dishes, deep fried items, bibimbap, other noodles. Good variety on their drink menu too. read more

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This place definitely hit the spot for those late cravings, coming from a concert, or clubs. Their soondubu was so flavorful and the bowl was big, so their portion was just super generous. The kimchi was just perfectly sour. It came with a bowl of white rice on the side. The soup came out hot and boiling, I was so ready to dig right in! This restaurant itself is quite small, so it'd be better to come as a smaller party. Service was good, they take your order fast and they bring out your food just as fast. They tried to accommodate our large party as best as they can, and to get us all seated (even if we got seperated for a little). I would definitely come back here, although I would prefer to come during the day, as this area was a little sketchy. read more

ZZAN - kimchi Soft Tofu Soup 순두부찌개 - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've had ZZAN bookmarked for a while and I finally got to try it. My friend and I came here for an early dinner on Tuesday. It wasn't too busy but started to fill up later into the night. They have kpop music videos playing on a projector in the middle of the restaurant. Beef short ribs soup (4/5): The galbi tang was yummy. A good amount of beef and I liked that they removed it off the bone for you. Definitely made it easier to eat. It came with a bowl of white rice. There were some clear noodles inside too. Overall, a good spot! The banchan included fish cakes, spinach, and kimchi. They also gave a side cabbage salad. My friend and I got a yogurt soju cocktail too. It was more yogurt-y than soju though. I will definitely be back to try their other items. The menu had a good variety from soups to noodles to fried dishes. read more

ZZAN - Beef Short Rib BBQ (Galbi) 갈비 - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A great place on a night out! ZZAN is open late and offers the food and drinks that get you ready for a night out. They offer a variety of traditional and adapted Korean dishes. They are delicious! I especially love the stir fried clear noodles and dolsot bibimbap. The food is so tasty that I wish the portion sizes were a tad larger. I can't help but mention the soju pitchers! The whole table can have a good time with a pitcher! There are many flavors to choose from and are served in the cutest glass. Be prepared, ZZAN gets busy! I was lucky to get a table on a weekend night. Every table was full and there were many people waiting outside. The music and vibes are great. It get pretty loud and lively. Despite it being super busy, service is quick. The waiters tended to our tables frequently and were very friendly! I definitely recommend stopping by ZZAN for a good meal and fun time. read more

ZZAN - Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Our go to spot for some great Sundubu jjigae. They are fair on price and portion sizes. The staff is quick to take orders and bring out food. The setting is often loud due to Kpop on screen and chatter from guests dining. read more

We went to Zzan on Valentine's Day without a reservation and the place was packed and bustling, but we got a table after about a 15-minute wait. The space has tasteful decor and a lively vibe, and the staff was attentive and quick even though it was busy. We ordered deep-fried dumplings, shrimp tempura, spicy pork, and galbi jjim along with two bottles of soju. Everything was very flavorful and well made. A great spot for really good Korean food and a fun place to hang out with friends over a meal. read more

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Found ZZAN off of yelp and it was good for a late night option. Two of us ordered: takyoyaki $8, not very good, would avoid dolsot bibimbap $17 pork tofu soup with ramen $18, not much pork fried chicken $24 soda $2.50 Overall, flavors were good. Wish their tofu soup had more meat. Staff was friendly. Street parking only. read more

Cant wait to come here again! Theyre open late - perfect for a late night bite, and quite popular for a random Tuesday. They have all of classic korean late night staples (corn cheese, short rib, fried chicken) The food comes out incredibly quick! And the service is attentive. It can get pretty loud here as the resturant echos, but has a very cozy vibe The 10 piece fried chicken has alot of meat, with sauce on the side to take it to go easily. The corn cheese comes out piping hot. And the short rib portion is great for 2 people to share read more

I have ordered take out from here for the past 5 years and it has always been my go to spot for Korean food. I always order the Japchae, bulgogi, galbi, and beef short rib soup! I'm huge fan of their Japchae so definitely don't pass on that!! Note when ordering take out: All of their entrees come with a plate of rice and sides so you don't need to order additional rice unless you want more rice. read more

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Went here in a Friday at 9 PM and was seated immediately! We also ordered the pitcher of beer and a bottle of soju Corn Cheese: this was our favorite! It was sweet, salty, and buttery and so so so good Kimchi Fried Rice: We loved this one as well since we both love sour kimchi. This was the perfect blend of sourness and the spam was a good addition Spicy Rice Cake: this was more on the sweet side and out our favorite out of the 3. The rice cake was chewy and good though! Definitely a good place to go with a group of friends on a weekend read more

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Came out here on a Sunday night after attending the rock orchestra with my bf and his brother. It was our first time actually eating here and we got the following: Deep Fried Beef Dumplings (6pcs) $8 Potato Croquettes (3pcs) 감자 고로케 $8 Pork Kimchi Fried Rice $16 Spicy Boneless Chicken $22 Beef Shortribs $34 read more

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Good food, large dining area and short wait time :) It's open late too! I really like the chefs special soup. read more

Zzan is a great Korean restaurant in the Nob Hill neighborhood. The price is reasonable with my noodle dish $14, bibimbap $16, and dolsol bibimbap $18, but meat is more expensive like Korean fried chicken is $20 and bbq chicken is $23. They played Korean music and has a screen showing Korean music videos. It wasn't busy on a Thursday night so no wait for a table. Service is fast and attentive too. I didn't really like the noodle dish I ordered since I thought it's zazang noodles but it's actually bean paste noodles instead. I liked the banchans and salad though and would be open to trying other items from the menu. The bowls are big so you will get a big portion. read more

ZZAN - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited on a Friday around 8:30pm with a friend, restaurant had a few other groups but plenty of open tables so we were able to get a spot immediately. Good spot for walking in. Drinks: A selection of beer, soju, sake, and soju cocktails, we opted for a bottle of beer and split between the two of us. Food: Banchan - a nice selection of kimchi, fishcake, spinach, and a slaw with spicy mayo. All were solid and love a small snack before the meal Kimchi soup - this was solid, asked for this to be medium level of spicy, which it was pretty balanced on the lighter side of spice but didn't mind, came with lots of kimchi, tofu and pork belly, this was served nice and hot with a side of white rice, warm and comforting, flavor was okay not the best I've had but a solid soup Seafood pancake - this was a bit thick and doughy, lots of chewy batter with some scallion and a little bit of julienned vegetables along with some pieces of squid and shrimp, served with a soy sesame dipping sauce, was a bit disappointed by this, was expecting a thinner crisper pancake with less batter Service was good, quick and fairly efficient, water bottles and cups on every table, banchan brought out once we ordered. Food came out after a short wait, no complaints. Overall wanted to like this spot more but the seafood pancake was quite disappointing. Soup is fine here and perhaps the other dishes on the menu are better, convenient location if you are looking for Korean around Union Square, but wouldn't go out of my way to visit. read more

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Food: The rice cake skewer was great. It had the right chew to it while also having a nice texture on the outside. The sauce it was covered in was on the sweeter side, could have been more spicy in my opinion. The creamy rice cake was cooked perfectly as well and the sauce's seasoning was on point. Ambiance: The inside was nice. It looked very modern and our table and surroundings were clean. It's a pocha so it definitely won't be the quietest place in the world, especially on weekend nights. Service: Service was fine for the most part, but we had to wave the server down to give us menus after a couple minutes of not getting menus. The rice skewers also seemed to take a bit long to come out. read more

ZZAN - Rice Cake Skewers - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was craving Korean fried chicken and decided to order from Zzan, which is super close to where I live. Not sure why I hadn't tried it sooner since the reviews are great and the food looks solid. The order took about 40 minutes through Postmates. Here's what I got and what I thought: - Jjajjang Ramen: Looked great on the app but ended up being a letdown. The noodles were overcooked and mushy, and all the flavor settled at the bottom. Even after mixing it up, it was still bland. Honestly tasted like instant noodles. - Soy Garlic Fried Chicken: This was listed as their most popular dish, but it didn't taste like soy garlic at all and wasn't crispy. I threw it in the air fryer the next day and it was way better. - Pork Deep Fried Dumplings: These were solid--crispy and full of pork. No complaints. - Veggie Deep Fried Dumplings: These were on the smaller side and felt like mostly wrapper with barely any filling. Not worth it compared to the pork ones. - Corn Cheese: Classic corn cheese. Simple and tasty. - Spam Omelette Rice: Easily the best thing I ordered. It went well with everything else and I'd totally come back just for this. Overall, it was good but not great. A few dishes hit the mark, others fell short. If I order again, I'll probably try a different fried chicken flavor and definitely get the Spam rice. read more

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got the bone in fried chicken with speedy and spicy sauce, it was pretty good. chicken had a good taste and it came out of the kitchen hot service was decent, food took a little bit to come read more

ZZAN - bone in Fried Chicken 후라이드 치킨 - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've never been to a Pocha until now and I absolutely love almost everything I ate however, my top favorite one is the seafood pancake. The service was friendly and I never felt rushed at all and enjoyed my conversations during meal time. They play k-pop on a giant projector and it really added to the pocha vibes. I would definitely come again! read more

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Visited this Korean spot a Thursday evening with some friends. There were plenty of tables available, so we were seated immediately. The staff was kind and attentive. They have large TVs playing k-pop music videos, so keep it in mind if you're looking for a different ambiance. It was my second time at this spot; it was as good as I remembered it from a few years ago! I ordered a the marinated beef bulgogi with veggies and white rice; it was delicious! The veggies absorbed the marinate from the beef, so they were full of flavor. The white rice, as expected, had a neutral flavor, but was the perfect side for the bulgogi. Overall, I would revisit this spot. They have a huge selection of Korean dishes, so if you're looking to try a variety of Korean food, this is the spot! read more

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ZZAN is a cozy little restaurant in Lower Nob Hill, offering Korean comfort food. I visited without a reservation on a Friday around 7 PM and was seated immediately as the restaurant was about half full at that time. Here is our order: Corn cheese: Super cheesy and comes in a generous portion. Rice Cake & Sausage Duo Skewers: This was my favorite dish! Menu indicates that it's spicy, I personally found the spice level to be mild. Kimchi Pancake: Some parts are slightly burnt and tasted a bit bitter, but overall, it was good and paired well with the dipping sauce. Kimchi Fried Rice: Very comforting and hit the spot! The only downside of my visit was that it took a bit longer than expected for our order to be taken and delivered but otherwise, the food definitely satisfied my cravings for comfort food and the pricing was reasonable as well. read more

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I've been meaning to try this place for so long! Came here with a party of 6, and they were able to seat us right away. There's K-pop music videos playing on a projected screen, and the space is bright and spacious. The servers are quick and the food comes out pretty fast. We got the Corn Cheese, Kimchi Pancake, Beef Bulgogi with Veggies (which comes with a side of rice), Creamy Tteokbokki, Omurice with Spam, and a bottle of soju. Plenty of food for us! The banchan was also plentiful and great, though I wish we got refills on them and our waters. Corn Cheese: 4/5, lots of cheese here and the corn is sweet! Cooled off fast though so the cheese stopped being melty and it was hard to scoop off the plate. Kimchi Pancake: 4/5, comes with a gochujang dipping sauce which is not that spicy. The edges are crispy but the middle pieces are chewier, so you can pick your preference. Beef Bulgogi with Veggies: 4/5, pretty good beef but it kept sticking to the hot plate. Having the veggies in this dish really helped balance the greasiness of the meat, definitely would recommend. Creamy Tteokbokki: 5/5, my favorite of the night! Loved the meat in it, and the sauce was so creamy and coated the rice cakes well. The rice cakes were also cooked to perfection. Omurice with Spam: 3/5, the actual rice for me was rather flavorless and fell flat. It relied heavily on the sweet and spicy sauces on the egg, which was good but struggled to elevate this dish. Overall, this was such a fun spot to laugh and hang out with friends while having good food. I would definitely want to try their grilled meats with Ssam next time for a different experience. Definitely will be back! read more

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I tried so so many dishes here but somehow only managed to take a picture of one: army stew. It was really good and one of my favorite items that I tried. Also highly recommend the Creamy Rice Cake! It had such a unique rich garlicky flavor and was so good. Short ribs and Jjamppong were really great too. They have all the Korean classics and more! They are open really late so it's definitely a great spot for late night grub. Also, it's conveniently located near union square which makes it a great option for dinner after exploring the city. The inside is pretty dark and Kpop is blasted on their TV and speakers. Good vibes! read more

ZZAN - Army Stew ($38) - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic Korean restaurant with amazing food and service. Highly recommend. place does get busy so call for reservation if you have a large party. read more

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I've waited to review until I came here twice to confirm it's as good as I thought it was. Guess what? It is. Small authentic Korean restaurant tucked on the edge of tenderloin near Union square. It's constantly busy with takeout orders and a full house after 11pm on weekends. They've got everything: banchan, beer/soju, fried chicken, bulgogi, tofu soup, pancake. You name it, they got it and it's delicious. If you're hungry and need a late night dinner, come here! read more

5 's all around for Zzan! My bf and I love this place and it's been our go-to late night dinner spot. Whether it's dining in or getting take out, the quality is always consistent and delicious. Service is always so friendly and efficient as well. I recommend the creamy rice cakes, fried chicken, and omurice! read more

ZZAN - Fried Chicken, Stir Fried Creamy Rice Cake - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I like this spot. Open super late, korean bar food is decent. We got kimchi fried rice, budaejigae and fried chicken. If you're craving Korean food and Cocobang is too busy I'd hit up this place (like 4 minute walk from CCB). Food is similar taste-wise, Just a little more americanized, less spicy here! read more

Great spot that stays open late! Food is good and the restaurant is always playing some K-Pop on the projector. Overall nice vibe. Their Kimchi Fried Rice will hit the spot for that comfort meal late at night. read more

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Very disappointing experience. We came here with a group of four and from the start the service was poor. They only gave our table one menu for four people, while the table next to us with two people received two menus. Throughout the entire meal no one checked on our table a single time. Every time we needed something--napkins, soy sauce, spoons, forks, boxes, bags, or even the check--we had to get up and go ask for it ourselves. When my boyfriend went to pay, the cashier angrily told him that tip was not included, and then repeated it again louder. Considering that no one helped us during the meal, we didn't feel a tip was deserved. When I went to grab a bag for our takeout boxes (we had four boxes), the employee slapped the bag down on the table instead of handing it to me politely. When I explained why we didn't tip, she became visibly upset rather than acknowledging the poor service. The food unfortunately wasn't much better. We ordered spicy pork, bibimbap, creamy rice cakes, and soon tofu soup. Everything tasted plain, dry, and cold. My creamy rice cakes were literally hot on top and cold on the bottom, which made it seem like it wasn't heated properly. Overall: terrible service and disappointing food. This was my first Korean restaurant in San Francisco and it left a really bad impression. Definitely would not return. ALSO veggies on my bimpipap were all old and stale bacon was slimy read more

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Grabbed an early dinner here on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised! I've been to most of the pocha spots in the city and finally got to try our Zzan. Upon entering we were seated and provided menus. We ordered tteokbokki and soy garlic fried chicken with the sauce on the side. Tteokbokki was on the soupy side, personally not my preference but flavor was still there. LOVED the chicken, super light and crispy, perfect bit sized pieces as well. Banchan was alright, we had it refilled once throughout our dinner. Would come again for the chicken! read more

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After a long week at work, I was really craving some really good Korean food so I found Zzan. My personal favorite Korean dish is stir fried rice cakes, so I tried the Rosé flavor. The rice cakes were cooked really well and had a great chew. The sauce was pretty sweet and not spicy (something I usually opt for), and I also felt like it was a little heavy. But for a quick Korean fix, Zzan is a decent option read more

ZZAN - Stir Fried Creamy Rice Cake - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came to Zaan because it was one of the only places open late. It wasn't our first choice, but with 4.5 stars, we thought it would be good. Big mistake. After ordering, they brought out the banchan, and that's when I knew we this was not good food. The kimchi was dry and bitter. I ordered the pan fried kimchi with tofu -- and sure enough, they just used that same dry kimchi, added a bit of broth, tossed cold tofu slices, and called it a dish. It was awful. The croquette came with thousand island dressing on the side -- not tonkatsu sauce. They also served a huge pile of plain shredded cabbage. My husband's omurice or omelette rice, was not good at all. The rest of the banchan was just as bad: dry fish cake, dry spinach, bitter dry Kim chi and that was it. They never came back with refills, which is standard at most Korean spots. And the vibe? Just strange. K-pop videos played on a big screen, and with all the mirrors in the room, you're forced to watch it no matter where you sit. It felt cheesy and out of place. The food wasn't just bad -- it was low quality and overpriced -- we just couldn't wait to get out of there. read more

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Nice little Korean restaurant. They play Kpop on a screen in the dining area which is a nice little touch while eating. The price of the food options is great too. Not too expensive and the food quality is nice. Service was great, attentive and kind. read more

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Came here after a Giants game so we were pretty full from ballpark food but order some small bites. We order fried chicken, tteokbokki, beer and soju! Fried chicken is so good, but was a little too spicy for my liking, but I still ate it cos it was THAT good! I was just sniffing and puffing as I was eating it. I can eat spice, but for whatever reason it was a little too spicy for me. The rice cake was good, but I wouldn't say it was theeee best I've had. But it satisfied the craving. The servers were pretty quick to sit us, take our order and food came out pretty fast. It was still pretty busy as it was getting late but everyone was just enjoying a chill late night eating and drinking away. read more

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Just ordered for delivery, and UberEats took a 25 min detour (other person order)... But their wings and Galbi were still excellent! Wings were still crispy and the meat was tender and moist inside. I appreciate that they don't use too much sugar in the Galbi marinade. And they give a decent sized portion. The only area of improvement would be in providing more banchan. Will probably try eating at the restaurant soon. read more