Ssam Korean Bistro

170 Smith St, Brooklyn
(917) 909-1248

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nuggetnougat

With a rustic and cozy interior, the food here is incredible. Perfectly seasoned and cooked bites -- it's a great date spot or place to eat out with friends!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Qari

Excellent service. Loved the beef japchae and the kimchi fries!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Japchae

Ellen Mimi Schlecht (Mimi)

This place is so yummy!!! Good when I need some korean comfort food. It’s easy to get a table and always delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Emma Tofte

Perfectly balanced dumpling ramen + the soy garlic wings + house sake = perfection!!! My new fav spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

fabio cardona

Music change! Otherwise, this place os beyond delicious

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lily Stampfel

I’ve never had bad Korean food before, but I really hope that Management sees this.

I think the main problem was that there was only one person working in the entire restaurant. Our waitress was running all over, also playing the part of bartender and busboy, possibly even the chef. It was just us and one other table in the entire restaurant, and I quickly learned why.

We all got four cocktails. None of us are particularly picky, but all the drinks were basically pure simple syrup. When we returned them and asked for just vodka with a little splash of lychee juice, we essentially got the same exact thing. None of us were able to drink them, but we still paid the $60 for these that no one could bring themselves to drink.

There is no banchan, no gochujang, the bibimbap had absolutely no seasonings or flavor to it, and the tekbokki tasted like nothing. Can you imagine having flavorless Korean food? I didn’t know it was possible.

If you are understaffed, items on the menu should be crossed out. The waitress was obviously overwhelmed with having to wear so many hats, so it is not her fault. But this restaurant should not be cheaping out on staff.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Joey Kim

The staff said we were closed at this time haha.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Javier Kohen

Quality has been going down for a while. It feel like the place has changed hands a few times in the past several years. Now the seafood was overcooked and bland, and the beef dumplings empty and soaked in oil. No reason for me to go back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Lily Oberman

cute restaurant, great service, great food

phoebe 817

Me & my friend enjoyed our main meals! The bibimbap and the jajangmyeon was soo good def recc to try. For appetizer, we had the bulgogi nachos. I know the menu stated what the nachos came with but it was just really disappointing since everything else was really good and the nachos turned solid and inedible. There was only two workers and it looked really understaffed since we were standing by the door for 5-10 mins and no one was able to attend to us/serve. We couldn't even get their attention to get the bill but thats a staff issue.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

ronny zet

I liked the place inside, it is very beautiful, only outside you can see that it is not a restaurant, the owner should look for a better design.

Zetta Allas

Super lovely waitress, and chef. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was great. 10 stars!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Ainson

This was my first experience going. GREAT all around. Food was soooo good. Prices are fantastic in my opinion…. Especially great price for a pitcher of beer. also a very chill welcoming atmosphere. I will be coming back soon with friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julianne Marzulla

Absolutely LOVE this place. My husband and I go here on the regular and it always hits. Great selection of classic drinks and truly excellent food. The fried chicken, tteokbokki, and literally any meat are all favorites. The kimchi they use is also super tasty! Service is also notable - every staff member has always been nice and attentive. Personally I think it'd be a great place to go with a group of friends and chow down.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Egg, Tteokbokki, Spicy Wings, Korean Fried Chicken Wings

Marie Andreani

Lovely place, very tasty!!! Very nice atmosphere!! Highly recommended!!! Definitely the good place to be!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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