Korean food in San Francisco, from late nights to charcoal grills

Cocobang: chicken, stew and a late dinner on Taylor Street

Cocobang at 550 Taylor Street is a useful starting point when dinner needs to run later. The menu brings Korean fried chicken together with sizzling meats, soups and rice dishes, so a group can build a table around several appetites.

For a shared order, consider half-and-half chicken with spicy tofu soup, then add corn cheese or seafood pancake if the table wants another dish. This is an ordering idea based on the menu; portions and heat preferences will determine how much you need.

The official site currently lists 5 p.m.–2 a.m. Sunday–Thursday and 5 p.m.–4 a.m. Friday–Saturday, with closing times falling the next day. Confirm service before heading over late, and check pickup or delivery availability separately.

Cocobang’s menu is the place to compare chicken, soups and sharing dishes. For a closer introduction, read our Cocobang story.

SAN HO WON: make charcoal barbecue the center of dinner

At 2170 Bryant Street in the Mission, SAN HO WON focuses on Korean food and charcoal barbecue. Choose it when the grill is the reason for the outing and you can plan the meal in advance.

The reservation page distinguishes à la carte dining from its fixed House Menu. That choice matters: a set menu organizes the meal for you, while à la carte lets the table choose individual dishes. Read the current booking conditions before selecting a reservation.

Tables require reservations. The restaurant also describes counter walk-ins from 5 p.m. as better suited to one or two guests; availability is not guaranteed.

Check SAN HO WON’s visit page for current menus, seating options and booking details.

Bansang: a modern Korean meal built around several dishes

Bansang, at 1560 Fillmore Street, describes its cooking through the Korean tradition of enjoying different dishes together. Its modern approach makes it an option for a dinner where the conversation can move between several plates.

If everyone wants to choose something for the table, start by reviewing the current offering together rather than assigning a separate course to each person. Confirm the latest dishes and serving guidance with the restaurant.

Bansang’s official site links to reservations. Its posted service is dinner Wednesday through Sunday, so check the date before building your plans around a visit.

SSAL: reserve an evening for a changing tasting menu

SSAL at 2226 Polk Street describes itself as a modern Californian restaurant with Korean roots. It serves one changing tasting menu, which makes it a different kind of plan from ordering chicken and stew or choosing meats from a barbecue menu.

For this meal, decide on the experience before deciding on individual dishes. Review the current price, deposit and dietary arrangements before booking; the menu changes, so a photograph of a past dish is not a promise of what will be served.

SSAL’s official information specifies reservation-only dinner Wednesday through Sunday and no walk-in dining.

Choose the evening first

For a late meal with chicken and soup, begin with Cocobang. For charcoal barbecue, review SAN HO WON’s booking options. Bansang offers a modern take on a shared Korean table, while SSAL is a reservation-led tasting-menu choice. These are different dining formats, not a taste ranking.

Before leaving, check the current service window, the menu and your route. For a group, decide whether you want a few shared dishes or a fixed menu, and ask about ingredients before ordering.

Staying elsewhere in the region? Explore Korean restaurants across the SF Bay Area and open each restaurant profile for its address and official links.