Bang! – American
Bang! delivers a vibrant explosion of flavor where pillowy steamed buns are stuffed with everything from crunchy Southern fried chicken to succulent, sweet soy short rib. The lively space hums with the aroma of sizzling BBQ pork belly and toasted sesame, complemented by an eclectic array of shareable bites like golden fried rice balls and fragrant coconut rice. It is a bold, modern sanctuary for those seeking a playful twist on Asian-inspired street food, where every bite offers a perfect balance of savory heat and refreshing tang.
213 2nd Street Southwest, Charlottesville VA 22902 https://bangrestaurant.net/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, weight-watchers, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, raw-food, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic, candida, pegan, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its vibrant tapas-style plates and strong vegetarian options, guests rave about a flavorful menu where standout dishes include goat cheese dumplings, tuna crispy rice, and hot honey chicken. Reviewers highlight the friendly service and creative cocktails such as the Sweet Caroline and Berry Noir, noting that the lively atmosphere is perfect for sharing small plates like pork belly buns and tempura artichokes with friends. Diners particularly appreciate the high quality and variety of the dishes, which offer a well-balanced experience for those seeking a social meal.
Menu
Steamed Buns
- Southern Fried Chicken Steamed Bun - $4: Southern fried chicken, pickles
- BBQ Pork Belly Steamed Bun - $4: BBQ pork belly, miso mayo, pickled daikon
- Oyster Mushroom Steamed Bun - $4: Oyster mushroom, cilantro sauce, pickled onion
- Sesame Tofu Steamed Bun - $4: Sesame tofu, napa slaw
- Sweet Soy Short Rib Steamed Bun - $4: Sweet soy short rib, miso mayo, pickles
Vegetarian Tapas
- Pickles - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Coconut Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Furikake Edamame - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Buttered Naan - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Rice Balls - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Miso Tofu Soup with Oyster Mushrooms - $10: Miso, tofu, oyster mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Butternut Squash Rangoons - $12: Butternut squash, hot honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chilled Sesame Cashew Noodles - $14: Sesame, cashew, crunchies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Thai Carrot Mango Salad - $14: Carrot, mango, cashew crunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Shaved Beet Seaweed Salad - $13: Beet, seaweed Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Black Pepper Tofu & Broccoli - $14: Black pepper, tofu, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Kale Tortellini - $13: Kale, sambal brown butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Drunken Noodles + Bok Choy - $17: Noodles, bok choy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- General Tso's Cauliflower - $14: Cauliflower, General Tso's sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Tempura Sweet Potatoes - $14: Sweet potatoes, hot honey feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Goat Cheese Dumplings - $14: Goat cheese, cilantro sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flash Fried Brussels - $13: Brussels sprouts, miso mayo, sweet soy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Tapas
- Ginger Shrimp & Pork Dumplings - $13: Shrimp, pork, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Spring Rolls & Miso Mayo - $14: Beef, miso mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crab Potstickers - $17: Crab, ginger orange cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sweet Soy Tuna Poke Crispy Rice - $18: Tuna, sweet soy, crispy rice, firecracker sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Duck Ravioli & Mushrooms - $18: Duck, mushrooms, ginger coconut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Shrimp Fried Rice - $18: Shrimp, fried rice, miso mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chili Garlic Chicken Noodles - $18: Chicken, chili garlic, cashews Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $18: Chicken, cilantro rice, naan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Firecracker Shrimp - $19: Shrimp, spicy garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
Sweets
- Espresso Martini Creme Brûlée - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pistachio Cheesecake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegan Cashew Spring Rolls - $10: Cashew, coconut coco sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Beverages
- Cherry Limeade: Fizzy tequila cherry limeade
- The Blue Bell: Blueberry, St. Germaine, Grey Whale Gin
- Lychee Avalanche: Vodka with Lychee Puree
- B. Moss: Lime, mint, Cirrus vodka
- Filthy Martini: Belvedere martini, savory, dirty
- Girls: Peach puree, pomegranate liqueur, Cava
- Tini in a Pear Tree: Absolut Pear, crisp ginger, cinnamon
- Key Lime Tini: Absolut vanilla, lime, graham cracker rim
- Lemondrop: Lemongrass, house sours, Citron, sugar rim
- Mr. B.I.G.: White cranberry cosmopolitan, Absolut Citron
- Diva: Absolut Citron, pomegranate, Cava
- Sin City: Berry vodka, tart blackberry, pomegranate liqueur
- Espresso Tini: Espresso, hazelnut, cream optional
- Sweet Caroline: Passionfruit, vanilla bean vodka spritz
- Princess Peach: Grey Goose peach and rosemary vodka, pomegranate, lime
- Not Your Mother's Mule: Mango moscow mule, habanero
- Forget Me Not: Belle Isle Lavender moonshine, elderflower, house sours
- Mojito: Mint, lime, Bacardi
- The Captain: Captain Morgan, lime, ginger, honey drizzle
- Bossy: Tanqueray martini, savory, dirty
- Summertime in Savannah: Tanqueray, St. Germain, fresh peach
- Joe 2.0: Empress gin, Chambord, ginger, white cranberry
- Purple Haze: Ginger gin & tonic with Empress
- Soixante Quinze: French 75, lemongrass, Cava
- Strawberry Moon: Bombay Sapphire, strawberry puree, house sours
- Boys: Chai old fashioned, Maker's Mark
- Bangonade: Bourbon whiskey sour, mint
- Boutineer: Jack Daniels old-fashioned, orange, elderflower
- Berry Noir: Bulleit Rye, fresh blackberry, mint, house sours
- Bourbon Honey Ginger: Knob Creek, honey liqueur, ginger
- Bangarita: Margarita, lime, salted rim
- El Gusano: Cazadores Resposado tequila, ginger beer, orange bitters
- Luke's Spicy Margarita: Lunazul, lime, habanero simple
- Sin-less City Mocktail: Blackberry puree, lime, cranberry juice
- Mock Lemondrop: Lemonade, sugar rim
- Mock Mojito: Lime, mint, soda, choice of puree
- Spicy Mock Mule: Ginger beer, lime, habanero
- Mickie Fizz: Lemongrass, orange fizz
- Spicy Mock Marg: Sours, lime, habanero, salt rim
- Hakutsuru Sake: 300 ml
- Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Unfiltered: 375 ml
- Sho Chiku Bai Organic Nama: 300 ml
- Jinro Soju: 375 ml