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SAaM

4.1 (76 reviews)
ModerateKorean
Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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Casual
Quiet
Good for kids

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Zeva B.

Bao is the new black. In Paris, that is. And with all new trends my attitude veers towards cautiously curious rather than blissfully bonkers. So when I spotted this new bao-centric Korean canteen while strolling through my hood, I snapped some pics, added it to Yelp, and waited a bit for some feedback. But nothing came...so then I called up my culinary partner in crime Lucie C and we made it our Yelpy duty to check it out! And did we check it out! Hot damn, this place is crazy good! Not only is the space adorable in that we just threw this together in a week with some market finds and don't you wish you had our eye kind of way. The colors are bright, the space is cozy, the kitchen is open yet silent and the staff is warm and delightfully helpful. But the food!! Those buns are going to be my new best friends. I ordered the fried chicken bun lunch menu which consisted of a doughy delicious steamed bun filled with crunchy morsel of tender white-meat chicken covered in a tangy, sweet and spicy ketchup sauce with picked radishes. Heaven. A side of greens, scoop of potato salad and a little mound of sticky rice was served along side it. The drink was a refreshing homemade apple and pineapple water that was just so slightly sweetened. At 12E, you can't beat it! They also do take away so THIS is where you want to grab your meal before dining along the canal.

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Eileen C.

Gah. I'm so torn. This place could easily be a three star but because there is no BAO alternative, they get 4! I've been to Saam twice, once for dinner and once for lunch. The people who run the place are friendly enough. The food is just average. My boyfriend has a French palate and he is obsessed with this place. I'm Korean American and I've tried Korean fusion baos all over the world and Saam really falls short. The baos have gotten bigger recently. The first time, we ordered five baos, kimchi rice balls, sesame chicken, and a dessert and we could have ate more. But when I went last week for lunch, I got two buns with the side salad lunch set for 13€ and it was extremely filling. Their BAO buns themselves are made in house and if you don't eat them fast enough, they get soggy. The meat/protein options are plentiful but my favorites are bulgogi and fried chicken. The pork belly is really awful so this is your advanced warning!! It comes out extremely thick cut and weirdly cooked. Their sides are good but nothing to write home about. The presentation of the food is cute and ambience is nice. They sometimes get so busy with online orders that they can't serve their customers which is a growing concern all over Paris. The space is small so come early to get a seat. So the food is filling but nothing I would come out of the way for.

Ann C.

I've had better elsewhere and I wouldn't come out of my way for this place, but this is as good as it gets for Paris. Real Korean people in the kitchen, as I can hear them speaking to each other :) Places is small and cramped and can get crowded. Prices are reasonable.

Rhea M.

I have had this place on my to try list for so long, but have never got around to it yet. It has now sprung to the top of my list. Absolutely delicious!! And GOOD portions so you're not left wondering if you've just eaten lunch! For 14.50€ (weekend and evenings) you get a choice of 2 bao buns. We took pork and chicken, classic. You get 2 fried dumplings, some sautéed potatoes and a coleslaw type salad with it. We also tried the kimchi fried chicken with satay sauce as an entree. It was le top du top. Friendly service and food arrived quickly. I will be back, asap! Seul bémol: because of the tight squeeze, install some hooks or a coat rack as there is absolutely no space in the tiny half 1m2 you are allocated to comfortably install yourself.

Great little find while exploring new neighborhood. Pork belly was moist, thick and fatty - perfect! Really enjoyed the lunch special deal perfect for refueling for rest of day.

31 euro for that food, delicious but overprice.

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Good value and the buns are very tasty! The restaurant is very cozy and it is owned by Korean so the food there are quite genuine.

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Buns were yummy but portions were pretty small. Good flavors and delicous house made buns. Have a good lunch deal but alcohol was expensive.

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The menu is small, Bibimbap (pork, beef, vegetarian or chicken) and then the Bao with side a side dish.

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Pierre Sang

Pierre Sang

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Oberkampf/Parmentier, 11ème

Pierre Sang was pretty good. This was the first time I've done a "blind tasting" where they…read moreencourage you to guess the ingredients used. I liked this and I had fun puzzling it out with my friends. We did not do a very good job! It was hard to guess the ingredients and I think they purposefully try to fool you a little. I have photos of each course but I don't remember all the details. We had 6 courses. There was a small starter of a bao bun; mine was markedly less filled than the others on the table, so the proportions were off and I felt shortchanged. Then we had a fish course, a course with savory ice cream and some bread (like cornbread), a mushroom "pate" course, a cheese course (one big slice of cheese), and dessert (ice cream and apricots?). I felt like everything (taste, texture, ingredient quality and variety) were good but not great, especially since they are making things easier on themselves by doing fixed menus. Staff tried to explain what all the dishes and ingredients were, and they did good but not great job. They spoke English but didn't always know the English words for specific ingredients. The ambiance was fine. We were at a long, narrow communal table on the first floor just next to the kitchen and the door. It was a little cold from people coming in and out and a little busy with all the staff moving around. It wasn't the most refined or relaxing atmosphere.

We had an amazing experience at Pierre Sang, unlike any dining experience we have ever had. We went…read morefor my husband's 50th birthday and it was such a treat. Everything was innovative and delicious (I'm sure the menu changes regularly). They accommodated my gluten allergy and I had the best gluten free bread that I've ever had (made fresh just for me!). We had an outstanding server who taught us a ton about interesting wines as we opted for the wine pairing too. I read some reviews about price point, but it was much cheaper than Prix Fixe in SF, Chicago and NYC where we dine regularly and the portions were big. The vibe was cozy and we enjoyed walking around the neighborhood before hand.

Go Grill - Beef bibimbap

Go Grill

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Etienne Marcel/Montorgueil, Arts & Métiers/Rambuteau, 2ème

Small little Korean restaurant in the touristy 2nd arrondissiment, this little place is quite the…read moregem. They serve Korean barbecue and have grills on the table. For us, we really just wanted some bibimbap which did not disappoint. This place even had complimentary banchans and tap water. Overall, the service was great. The food was great. I would eat here again.

Oh my god. I have finally found authentic Korean food in Paris and at a decent price!!!…read more My boyfriend and I came here for dinner and we were given two menus, a dinner set menu that came with four different options and the regular menu. We opted for the 24€ per person set menu that came with an entree, rice, lettuce wraps, play: kalbi, banchan, and dessert each! We also got a side stew for 6€. He was nice enough to trade stews from the beef stew for the kimchi stew because oh dang, I crave my kimchi stews. The service was amazing and they speak Mandarin, English, French, and Korean. Great. We first got our side dishes and later rice and stew and then the beef BBQ! The beef was great quality and marinated in a light soysauce. The grilling pan was the type that holds all the juices which was great. The meats came with veggies too like onion, artichoke, and different types of mushrooms. The kimchi stew was out of this world and my boyfriend who does not like liquid foods like soups ate it all!!!! Yum. For dessert we both got a scoop of ice cream. Our amazing meal came out to less than 50€ because the owner was nice enough to give us some service (in Korean, a small gift for coming). I recommend making reservations as we saw people getting turned away. I am so happy to have found my Korean place here in Paris. Next time I will go try the pork belly!! Side note: they are actually named Go Grill.

SAaM - korean - Updated May 2026

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