Ssam Korean Bistro 170 Smith Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201,

"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!"

"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."

"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."

"It’s always great when you find another spot that you can add to the food mix. We hadn’t checked out Ssam yet and decided to do a valentines lunch date. If you have a party of 2-6 you can score a special little enclosed booth for privacy and coziness. They even have a special lunch menu which was a pleasant surprise. We started off with an appetizer of French fries (good amount - had to save some for leftover). My wife got the japchae and I opted for beef bulgogi. Since it was V day, we opted to try some cocktails too - a soju margarita and a mule. Service was spot on and efficient. Our cocktails were good if not memorable. The fries had a pleasant flavor of sesame and fresh. My wife enjoyed her japchae and felt it was robust for a lunch item. I thoroughly enjoyed the bulgolgi with a perfect egg on top but felt it was lacking vegetables. Hot sauce helped kick it up and also a solid portion for a lunch item. Overall we had a great time and will be back!"