ZZAN Korean Restaurant — Restaurant in San Francisco

Zzan was the second Korean restaurant that was thrown up by Yelp, when searching for Korean food in Nob Hill, that I tried for lunch a couple of days ago. It seems to be a new restaurant that has a more clean, open and modern look. It’s not too big and at the peak lunch hour seemed to be pretty full. I think you can walk in and take any open seat after which the server will come with water and the menu. The menu is typical of Korean restaurants and includes Kalbi, Galbi, Bulgogi, bibimbap, japchae, sundubu along with a bunch of snack type items to be had with drinks like Korean Fried Chicken, Cream Corn, kimchee pancake, steamed egg etc.

I decided to get the subdubu or the soft tofu soup with beef ($11.95). Five minutes after ordering I got the banchan and then the waiting started and continued for almost 20 minutes till I got my piping hot sundubu.

I got five different types of banchan each of which had a decent serving size. I didn’t like the kimchi that much as I would have preferred it to be a little more fermented. The sundubu also lacked intense flavors and tasted flat. It was definitely not bad just that it lacked the zing associated with good sundubu.

Price wise it was about 20% more than 707 Sutter and 10% more than Cocobang it’s two nearest competitors. Service was slow. Getting the banchan took time, getting the sundubu took ages and finally even clearing the check seemed to happen in slow motion. I was almost relieved to be finally out when everything was done with. Taste wise also I liked the subdubu at 707 Sutter a lot better than what I got here. Zzan is another place that is...

Looking for a delicious and casual Korean BBQ experience in downtown San Francisco? Look no further than ZZAN Korean Restaurant!

While the decor might not be fancy (the seating area could use a bit of an upgrade), the true star of the show here is the food. Their Bulgogi is some of the best I've had recently, and the Chicken BBQ comes close behind. The service is another highlight - our meals arrived quickly, and the staff was friendly and attentive.

Price-wise, ZZAN falls somewhere between a budget-friendly and a splurge-worthy meal. However, considering the quality of the food, the price tag becomes easy to swallow.

One thing to note is that ZZAN doesn't have the traditional Korean BBQ grills at each table. This might be a dealbreaker for some, but for others, it's a welcome change (no worrying about cooking your own food!).

The only real downside was the restroom. The graffiti on the door, wet floor, and overflowing bin could definitely use some attention.

Overall, ZZAN is a great option for a casual and delicious Korean BBQ experience in downtown...

During our recent visit to Zzan Restaurant, we were met with an unfortunate and unacceptable situation regarding the service. The incident occurred when we opted not to leave a tip, as we firmly believe that gratuity is at our discretion, not an obligation.

Regrettably, our experience was marred by the unwarranted behavior of our server. Despite explaining our stance on tipping, the server was not only pushy but also went to the extent of physically blocking the exit, demonstrating a complete lack of professionalism and understanding of customer rights.

It is essential to underscore that tipping is an optional expression of appreciation for exceptional service and should never be imposed. The behavior we encountered at Zzan Restaurant was not only discourteous but also alarming.

This incident has significantly impacted our perception of Zzan Restaurant, raising concerns about the overall quality of service and respect for customers. We hope this feedback prompts necessary improvements in the restaurant's approach to customer relations and...