Pleasantly surprised, given the Google Maps score. The fried chicken, truffle glass noodles, and galbi were insane - the black cod nearly as good. The kimchi fried rice and tartare also deserve a mention. Don’t get the uni toast (too saline, average bread; better uni at Rich Table), Mulhwe, or desserts. Pricey at about $100 per person all in, but worth it. That galbi was one of the most tender and flavorful meats I’ve had, and I’ve had plenty of high-grade wagyu. Ambience is rather underwhelming - better for a dinner with friends than a proper date or special occasion. Attire smart casual. Parking tricky. Will certainly be back for another round of noodles, galbi, and rice.

Nice experience overall! Good Korean fusion tapas - it’s not the strongest in traditional Korean flavors, but it still delivers a good vibe. The pork collar was tender, though I wish it had a bit more flavor. The toast was excellent - all the “cheating” ingredients packed into one delicious bite!

Bansang continues to impress every time I visit. The food and service just keep getting better, and you can really feel the care they put into curating their menu. Every dish is thoughtful and beautifully presented. Highly recommend trying their signature Mulhwe—refreshing, bold, and unlike anything else in the city. The crunchy potato pancake is perfectly crispy, and the savory mushroom pasta is rich and comforting. Everything I’ve tried has been consistently top-notch. Definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to. A must-try Korean fusion spot in SF!

Bansang is a solid spot for Korean cuisine with a twist. Every dish we ordered had a unique zest and flavor profile that stood out—definitely worth a visit if you’re in the mood to try something different. That said, the portions were on the smaller side, and the menu is fairly short. We left still feeling a bit hungry, so it’s probably not a place I’d go to often. But for a one-time experience with bold, creative flavors, it’s absolutely worth checking out.

The best dish for us during our dinner were the Potato Pancake and the oysters. Other dishes we tried but didn't quite have the best time with: jellyfish salad, uni scallop toast, and Gochujang Black Cod. - ended up being too sea food a night for us I guess. Soju and Tonic - was nothing to rave about either. Basic but okay. I think the prices were a little over the top.. But you live and you learn. Good quality food but the taste just didn't slap for all the dishes this time for us. Oh well :)