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My fiancée surprised me at Ssal for my bday this year.
We've actually been here before during COVID for their Korean fried chicken. And we're finally back for their prix fixe meal. SERVICE: I'd like to say that Ssal might have won the award for best service this year at a Michelin-starr
Summary: During early COVID, I was coughing uncontrollably
Summary: During early COVID, I was coughing uncontrollably on the day of our prepaid dinner. The restaurant refused to reschedule, so we went. I spent the evening trying not to cough instead of enjoying the food. Full experience: A couple of years a
What an incredible dining experience.
From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere just felt special -- upscale, but in a way that was warm and welcoming. There aren't many tables, which I loved because it made the whole evening feel private. One of the highlights for me was when
Pros: incredible food, excellent service, attention to
Pros: incredible food, excellent service, attention to detail We had an incredible experience at SSAL celebrating my father's birthday. The space is nicely laid out, clean and comfortable and is really hidden away on Polk street. Reservation pr
Went before they got the award.
Amazing. Great selection of liquors. Creative seafood dishes.
This is a long overdue review! We went to Ssal for a
This is a long overdue review! We went to Ssal for a special family dinner the night before my wedding. We were excited but also weren't exactly sure what to expect from Korean fine dining and their tasting menu. We enjoyed the fried chicken and
A modern meal with Korean grace, Michelin stars in a quiet
A modern meal with Korean grace, Michelin stars in a quiet space. The flavors spoke in measured tone, With not a single taste to make me groan. Live eels from Maine--fresh, bold, refined, A dish that lingers in the mind. The wine pairings sang with e
(Overall: A) - In short, I had a great time with Ssal's
(Overall: A) - In short, I had a great time with Ssal's tasting menu featuring a delicate selection of seafood and proteins through an innovative, yet still Korean lens; I think a vegetable-forward course could be an interesting complement to th
I haven't written a review in a long time because I'm lazy.
Ssal motivated me to start typing and sharing my love for the food, restaurant -- complete experience. Attentive and friendly service throughout. Every dish was unique and delicious with an element of surprise and comfort in each bite. That's a
Was completely blown away by the food here.
Definitely earned their Michelin star for a reason. The food was excellent their charcoal grilled short rib was extremely tender and flavorful. The ambience was unique and the attention to detail was obvious. It is very pricey but worth the food and
A delectable experience, extraordinary sourced, fresh and
A delectable experience, extraordinary sourced, fresh and unique ingredients, every dish was well thought out and service was impeccable.
Unaccommodating and lag of skill chef, indifference staff
A very disappointing experience. Very unaccommodating and lag of skill chef and indifference staff. My wife is lactose intolerance and I mentioned in the reservation in advance. We asked the chef to substitute butter if possible and was told he will.
We first started coming to SSAL when they first opened
We first started coming to SSAL when they first opened during COVID, back when it was takeout only. We loved their grilled unagi set; it was such treat! After they started welcoming dine-in customers, we've been here three times, and it's been a d
One of my new favorite restaurants.
Every course was both delicious and plated beautifully, but my favorite was definitely their perfectly cooked scallop served alongside their flaky croissant. Wish they sold their injeolmi honey butter for their croissant because I would spread that o
I'm very picky when it comes to food but this place took
I'm very picky when it comes to food but this place took Korean fine dining to another level. I rarely say everything was good but it was that good! Quality, presentation and service...EXCELLENT Will definitely go back!
Vvery special place.
we celebrated birthday here and they treated us beutifully. the tasting menu was very nicely presnted and executed. advanced dining for discerning palates. Highly reccomended.
San Francisco, Russian Hill.
April 2024. Bae Junsoo and his wife, Hyunyoung, lead the city's new wave of Korean chef's elevating Korean cuisine. By using specifically sourced Korean ingredients highlighted by California's fresh seasonal bounty they create a seasonal prix fixe
Pricey.
The food was amazing, but one of the dishes with rice wasn't cooked enough, maybe that's how the dish is supposed to be and I don't know, but the rice was definitely undercooked.
Michelin star rated Korean fusion restaurant.
We made a reservation for a friends birthday a couple months in advance and it wasn't too hard to get in. Highly recommended for a booking during the week, it is less busy and more intimate. Located off Polk street, there's only street parking so try
We came here to celebrate our anniversary and we loved our
We came here to celebrate our anniversary and we loved our night here. The service here deserves more than 5 stars as everyone was fun to talk to, super attentive, and they also gave us the largest fresh truffle shavings that I've gotten in my life (
Horrible server and ambiance .
The restaurant was noisy with loud radio music blasting over our head. Music was not even soothing for dining experience in a Michelin star restaurant. Asked the server to turn music down by half and he said " I won't do that , maybe 15% lower!&
Overall great experience.
Went for my birthday, they take a picture and provide you a polaroid as a souvenir Ambience - mimalistic and intimate, spaced out very well. music that was playing was more a lounge vibe. Service was consistent and on point. Very attentive and cl
SSAL offers a contemporary take on Korean cuisine, boasting
SSAL offers a contemporary take on Korean cuisine, boasting a menu of meticulously prepared dishes that showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients. The tasting menu allows you to experience a variety of their culinary creations, from fresh variety of seaf
Husband brought me here for my birthday after it was highly
Husband brought me here for my birthday after it was highly recommended by another foodie couple. The restaurant is warm and welcoming, small but open with luxuriously spaced tables (no packing guests elbow to elbow here) and it kind of invokes the f
Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 TL;DR:
Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 TL;DR: Incredible place to have a nice, fancy meal or celebrate an occassion. Everything here is top tier, from the ambience, service, music, decor, & obviously food -- it's very minimalistic &am
Really enjoyed my experience at Ssal! Loved the flavors of
Really enjoyed my experience at Ssal! Loved the flavors of the tasting menu and how much food it includes. We ordered the truffle brown butter pasta add on and really enjoyed that too. Chef also spent some time answering our questions and telling us
If you want to have a really fantastic night out and try a
If you want to have a really fantastic night out and try a slightly different style of tasting menu, come here. SSAL is the whole package, beyond food, ambience, service, music, decor... My favourites were the abalone dish and the belt fish, but eac
5 times 5 stars!
We went to Ssal for the first time last night, and LOVED it: the food, the service, the wine pairings, the atmosphere, the sourcing and stories behind the food (for example, the sesame oil, grown by the chef's father, hand-pressed and shipped from So
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