Night 5pm-11pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday.

The Buoy Bar

When the sun sets, Buoy becomes something new. Buoy Bar is our take on modern Korean dining: small bites, shareable plates, deep flavors, and traditional drinks with a twist. Whether it’s a date, a celebration, or a spontaneous night out, we’ve designed each menu with intention—complete with optional alcohol pairings to complement every bite. Playful, elegant, and full of soul.

Nighttime: 5pm-11pm

Best Japanese food in San Francisco
Best Japanese food in San Francisco

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(v): vegetarian

(s): contains shellfish

(gf): gluten-free

(df): dairy-free

(nf): nut-free

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Best Japanese food in San Francisco
Best Japanese food in San Francisco

Starter

Seasonal Burrata Salad 부라타 계절 샐러드 (v)

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Fresh fruit, pickled ricotta, toasted nuts, and creamy burrata.

Truffle Honey Butter Baby Potatoes 허니 버터 알감자 (v)

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Crispy baby potatoes glazed with honey butter.

Cucumber Perilla Salad 오이 들깨 무침 ( s | nf | df )

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cucumbers, perilla seeds, chili oil, soy pickled onions.

Golden Toast 골든 토스트

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Crispy fried toast topped with avocado purée, tofu pine nut ssamjang, and fish of the day tartare. Two pieces.

Yuzu Carpaccio 유자 카르파쵸 ( nf | gf )

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Today’s market fish, delicately marinated in yuzu dressing, finished with herb oil, shaved shallot, and a bright citrus accent.

Anju

Wagyu Yukhwe 와규 육회 ( gf | nf )

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Hand-cut beef with sweet soy, egg yolk, and Asian pear.

Ginseng Sake Stew ( s | gf )

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Bowl of clams steamed with pine nut-basedsilky sake broth with butter, ginseng, crispy scorched rice, and chili.

Wagyu Galbi Crunch 와규 갈비 크런치 (nf)

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Crispy fried short ribs with caramelized marinade.

Chili Jjamppong Sundubu 짬뽕 순두부

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Spicy chili-garlic silken tofu stew inspired by Korean jjamppong, topped with seared brisket.

Buoy Ssambap 계절 쌈밥

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Seasonal mixed rice featuring fragrant perilla leaf, crisp romaine, fish roe, and a bright orange blossom reminiscent of autumn foliage.

Main

Crispy Dubu and Eggplant Gangjeong 두부 가지 강정 (v)

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Crispy tofu and eggplant in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce with potato and walnut.

Wagyu Charcoal Grilled Galbijjim Steak 와규 갈비 스테이크 (nf)

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Seared short rib steak glazed with sweet soy sauce, served vegetables and chimichurri

Seared short rib steak glazed with sweet soy sauce, served vegetables and chimichurri

Seared short rib steak glazed with sweet soy sauce, served vegetables and chimichurri

Minari Bossam 미나리 보쌈 (s)

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Slow-cooked pork belly rolled with fresh minari, served with fresh kimchi and tofu ssamjang.

Let us guide the course

A curated course menu featuring five of our signature and best selling dishes, with a choice of dessert.

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All allergies and dietary restrictions must be communicated to your server prior to ordering.

$89 per person

Wine / Sake pairing available

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