Coco Bang
The Verdict
"One of the few legitimate late-night dining options in SF. The spicy tofu soup and short rib BBQ are the two essential orders. Dine in for the tabletop grill experience."
What you need to know
Coco Bang is a late-night Korean BBQ and seafood restaurant in Lower Nob Hill near Union Square. It is open until 2am most nights and 4am on Friday and Saturday, which makes it one of the few places downtown still serving real food after midnight.
The Food
Korean BBQ short rib, Korean fried chicken, kimchi fried rice, spicy tofu soup (sundubu jjigae), and seafood dishes. The crispy fried chicken and beef short rib BBQ are the most popular orders.
The Space
K-pop videos play on the walls. Loud, energetic, and unmistakably late-night Korean. Service runs fast even at 1am.
Practical Info
Price: Most dishes $20 to $45
Reservations: Recommended via OpenTable for groups
Hours: Mon-Thu and Sun 5pm to 2am, Fri-Sat 5pm to 4am
Address: 550 Taylor Street
Getting there: Powell BART/Muni a 5-minute walk.
📍 Location: This restaurant is in The Tenderloin. Explore the neighborhood →
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