Quiet decor reminiscent of a Korean fishing village.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Hernandez
Nice neighborhood spot, good food and service.Vegetarian options: I got sticky rice and a medley of veggies, very tasty.Wheelchair accessibility: I believe you can wheel in and sit at a table.
Very comfortable place. Great service and atmosphere. Food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S P
It’s definitely inauthentic Korean food but the vibes are chill. Food is too sweet, watered down and too bready. Overall, food is not very good but I still had a pleasant time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Nina Aisea
Wonderful little spot with amazing service and some of the beste korean food i have ever tasted. There were only a few other people there and as someone who adores korean food, this spot is a must! ♥️Vegetarian options: There were a lot of vegetarian options and i am sure they would also change the dishes if you want a dish that normaly has meat.Kid-friendliness: It was quiet and not too cold so kids should be no problemWheelchair accessibility: There were no stairs at any point
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Liu
Decent! I got Tofu Stew. The bonchon is quite small and they refilled it once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Neal Carlin
Food was great. Cheap drinks. Didn't need reservation. Had ddukbokki and Ssam
Ela G.
I went there accidentally but wow, I love accidents like that! Place’s really cosy, staff is super nice and the food amazing!I went there a few minutes after they open so it was quite empty but I can imagine it’s getting busier in the evenings.I had lychee martini (love itl and korean pancake. And it was soo good! Totally recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dana L.
Delicious in my opinion! I got the takeout bibimbap dolsot and I appreciate it that they separated the kimchi and the sauce. Good service.
Jason C.
Hate to do it but Ssam has fallen off drastically. They used to be a reasonable restaurant (decent food at decent prices) but we just ordered food and none of it came satisfactory.The Galbi Tang was bland and the radish was not cooked through.The Pajeon portion was a joke for $12.The Ddukbokki was ok at best. Sauce was a bit sweet.The Bulgogi Kimbap was obnoxiously wrapped with too much rice that exploded beyond the seaweed wrapping. I appreciate the one free rice they gave me but probably will not be going back sadly.
The wings and chicken with garlic sauce are good. The mains are just alright. It's more like Korean American food. The food in K-town is way better and more authentic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Anh Ha
Had their soft tofu beef soup (?) and spicy squid (?) and spicy seafood noodle soup (so-so) . Had a weird fish flavor.
Cindy Z.
I pass by SSAM all the time and finally came to check it out for lunch. There aren't many Korean spots in this area, so this is a nice treat. With that said, also a bit disappointing that they don't have all the complimentary banchans that you find at most Korean spots. Nonetheless, this seems like a fun spot to drink with a group after work. Since I came during lunch, it was pretty empty. But we also lucked out on some lunch special items.I ordered the Soft Tofu Soup with Beef ($15.95) while the boyfriend got the Fried Rice with Spicy Pork ($15.95). We also got the 3 orders of Spicy Korean Wings ($3) to share and two glasses of Kirin ($6). The wings were solid --a bit small but good flavor. I liked how the fried rice came on a sizzling hot plate, which was pretty delicious with the crispy rice. My tofu soup was pretty big and came with rice and some kimchi. It's not the best I ever had, but it satisfies me when I'm craving this. Glad to have some tofu soup and traditional Korean eats in the neighborhood though.
Amy Zhang
We got boneless fried chicken(that’s a small in the photo!!), kimchi fries, and salmon bomb noodles. Everything was delicious, service was so attentive, food came out quick, and ambiance was nice. Expect a more relaxed and homey environment. This place seems like owner ran(they were so lovely), and we love supporting businesses like this in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Chicken
Emily
I’ve been here twice and have tried the bulgogi, kalbi bibimbap, and naengmyon. My favorite is the bulgogi, which comes on a sizzling hot plate. The bibimbap comes on a dolsot (hot stone pot) so you are able to get that crispy rice. However, the galbi was bone-in, making it hard to mix. The naengmyeon was not as thick and chewy as I am accustomed to at other places but that might just be personal preference. Out of everything, I would recommend the bulgogi or anything else on the “ssam” section of the menu. The “ssam” section is basically kbbq with the lettuce, ssam sauce, garlic slices, and jalapeño, except the meat is not cooked in front of you. Bonchon was limited to a small dish of kimchi, pickled radish, and kimchi radish.
Quiet decor reminiscent of a Korean fishing village.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice neighborhood spot, good food and service.Vegetarian options: I got sticky rice and a medley of veggies, very tasty.Wheelchair accessibility: I believe you can wheel in and sit at a table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Seafood, Salmon Avocado Dolsot
Very comfortable place. Great service and atmosphere. Food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s definitely inauthentic Korean food but the vibes are chill. Food is too sweet, watered down and too bready. Overall, food is not very good but I still had a pleasant time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Wonderful little spot with amazing service and some of the beste korean food i have ever tasted. There were only a few other people there and as someone who adores korean food, this spot is a must! ♥️Vegetarian options: There were a lot of vegetarian options and i am sure they would also change the dishes if you want a dish that normaly has meat.Kid-friendliness: It was quiet and not too cold so kids should be no problemWheelchair accessibility: There were no stairs at any point
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent! I got Tofu Stew. The bonchon is quite small and they refilled it once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was great. Cheap drinks. Didn't need reservation. Had ddukbokki and Ssam
I went there accidentally but wow, I love accidents like that! Place’s really cosy, staff is super nice and the food amazing!I went there a few minutes after they open so it was quite empty but I can imagine it’s getting busier in the evenings.I had lychee martini (love itl and korean pancake. And it was soo good! Totally recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious in my opinion! I got the takeout bibimbap dolsot and I appreciate it that they separated the kimchi and the sauce. Good service.
Hate to do it but Ssam has fallen off drastically. They used to be a reasonable restaurant (decent food at decent prices) but we just ordered food and none of it came satisfactory.The Galbi Tang was bland and the radish was not cooked through.The Pajeon portion was a joke for $12.The Ddukbokki was ok at best. Sauce was a bit sweet.The Bulgogi Kimbap was obnoxiously wrapped with too much rice that exploded beyond the seaweed wrapping. I appreciate the one free rice they gave me but probably will not be going back sadly.
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The wings and chicken with garlic sauce are good. The mains are just alright. It's more like Korean American food. The food in K-town is way better and more authentic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Had their soft tofu beef soup (?) and spicy squid (?) and spicy seafood noodle soup (so-so) . Had a weird fish flavor.
I pass by SSAM all the time and finally came to check it out for lunch. There aren't many Korean spots in this area, so this is a nice treat. With that said, also a bit disappointing that they don't have all the complimentary banchans that you find at most Korean spots. Nonetheless, this seems like a fun spot to drink with a group after work. Since I came during lunch, it was pretty empty. But we also lucked out on some lunch special items.I ordered the Soft Tofu Soup with Beef ($15.95) while the boyfriend got the Fried Rice with Spicy Pork ($15.95). We also got the 3 orders of Spicy Korean Wings ($3) to share and two glasses of Kirin ($6). The wings were solid --a bit small but good flavor. I liked how the fried rice came on a sizzling hot plate, which was pretty delicious with the crispy rice. My tofu soup was pretty big and came with rice and some kimchi. It's not the best I ever had, but it satisfies me when I'm craving this. Glad to have some tofu soup and traditional Korean eats in the neighborhood though.
We got boneless fried chicken(that’s a small in the photo!!), kimchi fries, and salmon bomb noodles. Everything was delicious, service was so attentive, food came out quick, and ambiance was nice. Expect a more relaxed and homey environment. This place seems like owner ran(they were so lovely), and we love supporting businesses like this in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Chicken
I’ve been here twice and have tried the bulgogi, kalbi bibimbap, and naengmyon. My favorite is the bulgogi, which comes on a sizzling hot plate. The bibimbap comes on a dolsot (hot stone pot) so you are able to get that crispy rice. However, the galbi was bone-in, making it hard to mix. The naengmyeon was not as thick and chewy as I am accustomed to at other places but that might just be personal preference. Out of everything, I would recommend the bulgogi or anything else on the “ssam” section of the menu. The “ssam” section is basically kbbq with the lettuce, ssam sauce, garlic slices, and jalapeño, except the meat is not cooked in front of you. Bonchon was limited to a small dish of kimchi, pickled radish, and kimchi radish.