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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Bang!
Dairy-Free at Bang!
Bang! in Charlottesville has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Firecracker Shrimp, Black Pepper Tofu & Broccoli and Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bang!
Bang! in Charlottesville has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Firecracker Shrimp, Pickles and Thai Carrot Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bang!
Bang! in Charlottesville has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butternut Squash Rangoons, Firecracker Shrimp and Furikake Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Bang!
Bang! in Charlottesville has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger Shrimp & Pork Dumplings, Crispy Shrimp Fried Rice and Chili Garlic Chicken Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bang!
Bang! in Charlottesville has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sho Chiku Bai Organic Nama, Forget Me Not and Espresso Tini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bang!
Bang! in Charlottesville has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sho Chiku Bai Organic Nama, Forget Me Not and Strawberry Moon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bang!
Bang! in Charlottesville has 42 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Pepper Tofu & Broccoli, Pickles and Vegan Cashew Spring Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bang!
Bang! in Charlottesville has 51 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butternut Squash Rangoons, Black Pepper Tofu & Broccoli and Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bang!
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Ravioli & Mushrooms | 1.9 g | 61.8 g |
| Ginger Shrimp & Pork Dumplings | 3.5 g | 57.8 g |
| Chili Garlic Chicken Noodles | 5.5 g | 49.4 g |
| The Captain | 54.9 g | 46.2 g |
| Sweet Soy Tuna Poke Crispy Rice | 80.5 g | 32.9 g |
| Crispy Shrimp Fried Rice | 24.2 g | 29.7 g |
| General Tso's Cauliflower | 59.4 g | 26.5 g |
| Thai Carrot Mango Salad | 68.6 g | 21.7 g |
| Soixante Quinze | 54.8 g | 19.3 g |
| Fried Rice Balls | 2.5 g | 17.3 g |
| Girls | 19.1 g | 17.3 g |
| Forget Me Not | 2.4 g | 16.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Sesame Tofu Steamed Bun - $4: Sesame tofu, napa slaw Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Sweet Soy Short Rib Steamed Bun - $4: Sweet soy short rib, miso mayo, pickles
Vegetarian Tapas
- Pickles - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Furikake Edamame - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttered Naan - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Balls - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Tofu Soup with Oyster Mushrooms - $10: Miso, tofu, oyster mushrooms Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Rangoons - $12: Butternut squash, hot honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Sesame Cashew Noodles - $14: Sesame, cashew, crunchies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Carrot Mango Salad - $14: Carrot, mango, cashew crunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaved Beet Seaweed Salad - $13: Beet, seaweed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Pepper Tofu & Broccoli - $14: Black pepper, tofu, broccoli Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Tortellini - $13: Kale, sambal brown butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodles + Bok Choy - $17: Noodles, bok choy Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Cauliflower - $14: Cauliflower, General Tso's sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Sweet Potatoes - $14: Sweet potatoes, hot honey feta Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Dumplings - $14: Goat cheese, cilantro sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flash Fried Brussels - $13: Brussels sprouts, miso mayo, sweet soy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Tapas
- Ginger Shrimp & Pork Dumplings - $13: Shrimp, pork, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Spring Rolls & Miso Mayo - $14: Beef, miso mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Potstickers - $17: Crab, ginger orange cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Soy Tuna Poke Crispy Rice - $18: Tuna, sweet soy, crispy rice, firecracker sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Ravioli & Mushrooms - $18: Duck, mushrooms, ginger coconut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shrimp Fried Rice - $18: Shrimp, fried rice, miso mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Garlic Chicken Noodles - $18: Chicken, chili garlic, cashews Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $18: Chicken, cilantro rice, naan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Shrimp - $19: Shrimp, spicy garlic sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Espresso Martini Creme Brûlée - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pistachio Cheesecake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegan Cashew Spring Rolls - $10: Cashew, coconut coco sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Cherry Limeade: Fizzy tequila cherry limeade
- The Blue Bell: Blueberry, St. Germaine, Grey Whale Gin Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Avalanche: Vodka with Lychee Puree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- B. Moss: Lime, mint, Cirrus vodka Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Filthy Martini: Belvedere martini, savory, dirty
- Girls: Peach puree, pomegranate liqueur, Cava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tini in a Pear Tree: Absolut Pear, crisp ginger, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Key Lime Tini: Absolut vanilla, lime, graham cracker rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lemondrop: Lemongrass, house sours, Citron, sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mr. B.I.G.: White cranberry cosmopolitan, Absolut Citron Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Diva: Absolut Citron, pomegranate, Cava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sin City: Berry vodka, tart blackberry, pomegranate liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Espresso Tini: Espresso, hazelnut, cream optional Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sweet Caroline: Passionfruit, vanilla bean vodka spritz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Princess Peach: Grey Goose peach and rosemary vodka, pomegranate, lime
- Not Your Mother's Mule: Mango moscow mule, habanero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Forget Me Not: Belle Isle Lavender moonshine, elderflower, house sours Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mojito: Mint, lime, Bacardi
- The Captain: Captain Morgan, lime, ginger, honey drizzle
- Bossy: Tanqueray martini, savory, dirty Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Summertime in Savannah: Tanqueray, St. Germain, fresh peach Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Joe 2.0: Empress gin, Chambord, ginger, white cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Purple Haze: Ginger gin & tonic with Empress
- Soixante Quinze: French 75, lemongrass, Cava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Strawberry Moon: Bombay Sapphire, strawberry puree, house sours Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Boys: Chai old fashioned, Maker's Mark Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bangonade: Bourbon whiskey sour, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Boutineer: Jack Daniels old-fashioned, orange, elderflower Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Berry Noir: Bulleit Rye, fresh blackberry, mint, house sours Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bourbon Honey Ginger: Knob Creek, honey liqueur, ginger Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bangarita: Margarita, lime, salted rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- El Gusano: Cazadores Resposado tequila, ginger beer, orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Luke's Spicy Margarita: Lunazul, lime, habanero simple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sin-less City Mocktail: Blackberry puree, lime, cranberry juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Mock Lemondrop: Lemonade, sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mock Mojito: Lime, mint, soda, choice of puree
- Spicy Mock Mule: Ginger beer, lime, habanero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Mickie Fizz: Lemongrass, orange fizz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Spicy Mock Marg: Sours, lime, habanero, salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal
- Hakutsuru Sake: 300 ml Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Unfiltered: 375 ml Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sho Chiku Bai Organic Nama: 300 ml Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Jinro Soju: 375 ml Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Bang!
- Is Bang! dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bang! has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Firecracker Shrimp, Black Pepper Tofu & Broccoli and Pickles.
- What can I eat at Bang! on a dairy-free diet?
- Firecracker Shrimp, Black Pepper Tofu & Broccoli and Pickles carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bang! have vegan options?
- Yes. 42 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Black Pepper Tofu & Broccoli and Pickles.
- Is Bang! gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bang!?
- Duck Ravioli & Mushrooms, at roughly 61.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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