My wife and I went to SAAM during its opening week, and it was already packed on a Wednesday night. The vibe was upscale but welcoming, and the interior was thoughtfully designed. Service stood out immediately: the wait staff was warm and friendly, and our experience stayed positive despite being seated about 25 minutes after our reservation. To thank us for the wait, the manager comped one of our desserts. We ordered Pad Ped Ped (duck) and it delivered rich, aromatic flavor that felt well-balanced. The Khao Soi Haeng Seafood was another highlight though we would have loved to see more squid incorporated in the dish. For dessert, the Mango Sticky Rice meringue was a standout, especially the meringue which was a novel twist that complemented the sticky rice instead of overpowering it. The Thai tea cheesecake was simply delicious. Overall, SAAM feels like the kind of new SF restaurant that will quickly earn regulars: great hospitality, solid execution of classics, and desserts with real creativity. read more

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Located where Sun & Moon used to be! I found out about this place through Instagram and decided to give it a try and everything on the menu was really unique! The ambiance of the place felt very casual but the dishes gave it a fine dining twist. We ordered the Khao Soi Haeng Seafood, which is a brothless interpretation of the known Khao Soi soup noodle dish, and it wasn't bad but I still prefer the soup version since this one had too strong a flavor for me, and a little on the sweeter side. The squid was super soft and tender and I enjoyed the shrimp on it too. Also got the pad phed ped duck curry, and while it tasted amazing, it was REALLY spicy. The coconut helped to cut the spice a little bit but we needed to eat it with a lot of black sticky rice, which was harder than my liking. We also got the Ka Lin Pad Nam Pla (stir fried cabbage) and that was an excellent addition to the meal and definitely helped with the spiciness level. Lastly, we of course had to try the mango sticky rice meringue. It was not too sweet, but I wish the mango was more ripe or softer. It did help to have the meringue to balance out the tartness of the mango. read more

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Overall synopsis: it's not there yet I've been eagerly awaiting eating here given the chef's pedigree. I tried not to get my hopes up but, even in doing so, it was a bit of a let down. Pros: dishes were unique and different. When they say spicy, it's actually spicy. Cons: the execution of the concepts needs work. Overall, I felt like the dishes were lacking definition and dimension. Ambience: nice but too loud Service: Lacking. Somewhat cold and distant. Either weren't knowledgeable about what they were serving or were not forthcoming with it. Presentation: Unremarkable. I had seen pics of the food beforehand on social media and featured on write ups that led me to believe that this was going to be a much more elevated dining experience than what was actually delivered. Drinks: Sauvignon blanc was good. Would have really enjoyed a nice Reisling option to go with the spiciness. Food: Som tum peaches - 3/5. Where were the peaches? Where were the shrimp? This dish seemed like it was mostly radish. Very spicy which i liked but with "peach" in the title was expecting some more sweetness to balance things out. $25 felt like a rip off if I could be perfectly honest. Garlic broccolini - 5/5. Great flavor. Would not change a thing. Definitely the best thing we ate. Root down duck - 3/5. Loved the actual flavor of the curry. The spice level was great! The rest of the dish just kind of got lost in it though. I didn't get any makrut lime leaf flavor at all. The coconut didn't really come through. I had no idea what finger root tasted like before I ate this dish and I still don't really. The duck was sliced too thin, fat not properly rendered. Honestly that could have been any protein in there and it wouldn't have made much of a difference. Khao soi seafood noodles. 2.5/5. This was a miss. Extremely one dimensional and unmemorable. Tasted like a not-amazing curry sauce on noodles with some so-so seafood. The squid(?) was chewy and tasted fishy. There were actually some tasty pickles off to the side that I didn't even know were there (no one explained the dish to us) that would have livened the dish up but by the time I discovered they were there, the noodles were already gone. Thai tea cheesecake- 2/5. Total fail. Personally I am of the opinion that even bad cheesecake is good, but, yeah...it was bad. The tea flavor didn't come through very well and the cake itself was dry and overbaked. It was a basque style cheesecake (no crust) and is supposed to be kind of gooey, almost custard like in the center. This was not that. The potential is absolutely there, but I feel like this menu needs a hard edit to get it to where it needs to be. Some of these dishes just aren't working, either from a conceptual or execution standpoint. Also the service needs quite a bit of work imho. read more

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Dinner review. Upscale Thai. Tuna Za Jin Akami, Balakian tomato, crispy shallots, and Vietnamese corriander sauce (Highlight - Best) Pad Ped Ped Root Down Duck, shrimp paste, finger root, kaffir leaf, and young coconut Gaeng Khaaw White curry, cauliflower, mushrooms, pearl onions, and toasted coconut Om Pork Chop Grilled Snake River farm pork chop, northern-style Om sauce, coriander, and Szechuan pepper Khao Mun Gaeng Pla Yang Catch of the day, coconut rice, and Trout roes (Highlight) Khao Soi Haeng Seafood Dry-style northern Thai curry noodle, local seafood, and shrimp paste Soft Cheesecake Thai Tea Overall, decent but a few dishes were unfortunately overcooked. "A-OK." read more

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The first US restaurant by 2x Michelin chef Ton of Thailand! Beautiful space, especially loved the attention to detail and luxury in the bathroom(!!). And a kind, knowledgable and warm staff! The food was delicious and so unique - tried the white curry, the duck curry, the fish pla yang rice pot, cabbage and khao soi. Our favorites were: - the white curry (centuries old recipe, back when Thailand did not have pepper yet! using coconut and white pepper as their base) - rice pot (though the red snapper fillet was a single portion and too small to share among four) - the cabbage, light and excellent There were some understandable new opening pains from visiting on their 3rd day (garlic skins and an inedible leaf in our food, their whole branzino was sadly sold out bc they only had 3, and no non-alcoholic drink options besides sodas yet). Overall, delicious excellent Thai food with an expensive price tag so come frequently on your company's dime (: read more

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4.5 STARS SAAM had me at... "We will not bring down the heat...the dishes will as spicy as they need to be, as we eat in Thailand!" Whooo hoooo - bring on the GERD and burning booty hole! Opening Today, SAAM is from renowned, award winning Chef Ton Tassanakajohn who has two restaurants in Thailand: LE DU and NUSARA that hold Michelin stars and are regularly featured on the "World's 50 Best Restaurant List". Currently, open for dinner only with lunch service to come. M E N U A la carte menu featuring elevated, regional Thai Cuisine (family-style) using locally sourced ingredients. All sauces and curry pastes are made from scratch. Beer and wine only. TIPS: (1) IF you can't secure rezzies for your preferred day/time, get on Resy Notify. You'll receive a email when someone cancels their rezzie and it becomes available. (2) Located near Oracle Park, check the game schedule. Street parking will be rough and parking lots charge an inflated event fee (the one across the street was $60). F O O D * Tuna Za Jin: Akami w/ balakian tomato, crispy shallots, and Vietnamese coriander sauce ($35): https://tinyurl.com/44kzbk78 Nice palate opener with fresh [raw] tuna over ripen heirloom tomatoes with a creamy pesto-ish sauce. Mild flavors. * Goong Tod Nam Pla Waan: Gulf shrimps, crispy shallot, fried chili, mango salad ($32): https://tinyurl.com/yv3zx4ms One of our favs of the night, the fried shrimp has a crispy paper-thin shell with tender meat...tossed in a savory sweet, umami rich glaze that low-key reminds of nước chấm. Served with a refreshing and punchy green mango salad. * Pad Ped Ped: Root Down Duck w/ shrimp paste, finger root, kaffir leaf, and young coconut ($38): https://yelp.to/z3PNJfffrn Pounded by hand daily and cooked to order, the dry-style curry was rich, deeply aromatic, and layered with complex flavors. The skin-on, tender duck breast soaked up all the saucy goodness. I have a fairly high spice tolerance and would rate the heat around 5/10 on its own, or 7/10 if you eat the chilies. Pairing this with sticky rice is a must. * OM Pork Chop: Grilled Snake River Farm Pork Chop w/ northern-style Om sauce, shrimp paste, fermented fish sauce, basil, and Szechuan pepper ($49): - Default: Medium well (tried to request medium rare) Our least fav item, the lean pork chop was overdone, dry, and tasted unseasoned. Seemed pan seared, not grilled. The Isan sauce is a savory and herbacous curry which did the heavy lifting. IMO, this dish needs some tweaking and fine-tuning to stand out. And, a sharper knife is needed. * Sticky Rice ($5) Properly cooked but I wished it was served in something to keep it warm and moist. * Jasmine Rice ($3) * Mango Sticky Rice Meringue (Comped, Reg. $25): https://tinyurl.com/2pb8btat Our server graciously comped this dessert as an apology for the pork chop. Classic Thai dessert with a French twist, the coconut infused, chewy rice was topped with diced mangoes and crowned with torched meringue. Cloud-like and sweetened with jaggery from Thailand, the meringue added a light, caramelized sweetness that balanced the richness of the coconut rice and the juicy tropical mango. To nit-pick, it could use more mangoes. S E R V I C E Friendly, personable service from our server, Poppo. He was attentive, kept our glasses filled, and receptive to feedback. Aside from our interaction with Poppo, the overall service could benefit from additional training to better reflect the warmth and genuine hospitality that Thai restos are known for. The BOH was on point with prompt arrival of courses. We were done in less than an hour. A M B I A N C E Casual, modern dining area that's welcoming and inviting with decorative Thai ceramics and cookware, earth tones, half-circle booths, and banquette seating. Overall, SAAM is off to a solid start (4 stars for the food). While the city has no shortage of great Thai restaurants, both casual and upscale, SAAM has potential to set itself apart. By showcasing creative regional dishes rooted in traditional and approachable Thai flavors while thoughtfully incorporating CA's local ingredients, it's a welcome addition to Mission Bay. 4.5 stars rounded up. read more

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First I want to say how welcoming it was when I entered the restaurant. When I entered i was immediately greeted and checked in.. and shown to my seat. I was seated and the menu was set on the table with a glass and I was offered still or sparkling. Everyone was so welcoming, warm and very professional. The interior of this restaurant was beautiful. You can tell that a lot of thought was put into this all the way down to the seating. The design was carefully thought out. The dishes were placed at our table and at one point I got so excited because when it all arrived to the table I didn't know what to try. It all looked very delicious.. and it was! The spice level was wonderful and brought some heat. The curry was delicious and the shrimp was plump and flavorful. I really enjoyed every minute I was in the restaurant and I can't wait for everyone else to try it out! read more

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The dishes and apps were excellent 10/10. Entrees were hit or miss Apps/Small Dishes - scallops 10/10 - Goong Tod Nam Pla Waan 10/10 - my fav dish - Pad Ped Ped 9/10 - Garlic Broccolini 9.5/1 - tiger prawn 10/10 - 2nd favorite. Entrees - Om Pork Chop 7/10 - Khao Soi Haeng Seafood 7.5/10 Dessert - Mango Sticky Rice Meringue 10/10 - Thai tea cheesecake - would not recommend did not like read more

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Great service great food great ambience as a long time love of Thai food in the Thailand and took cooking classes. This is top-notch. The menu is limited in census scope but every dish is as good as every other dish. This is not to be missed experienced the staff was incredibly professional, and the food was equal so. read more

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5/5 alone is for the service. The team were very attentive , friendly and so professional during our visit. Now let get down with the food: it was an amazing experience with different texture and flavor. The food are not only rich in flavor but conceptualize of how to celebrating traditional thai food in the westerner setting (wine pairing) Would recommending anyone to come and dine at the restaurant to embrace it fully in. The experience is worth all the hype read more

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Our service is so amazing PK server is most amazing in the world food is fabulous love everyone and everything read more

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After seeing SAAM and Chef Ton on social media for months, I finally got a reservation, and it was well worth the wait. The restaurant feels warm, intimate, and inviting. Service was attentive, with our server doing an excellent job introducing the restaurant and guiding us through both the food and wine menus. We started with the Goong Tod Nam Pla Waan and the som tum peach--both were vibrant, creative, and beautifully balanced. The OM pork chop was incredibly juicy and flavorful with the gravy, while the tiger prawn kapi was a huge prawn i've ever seen and perfectly cooked with outstanding texture. Khao Mun Gaeng Pla Yang is delish, while The Pad Ped Ped brought bold heat and aromatic herbs, making it one of the most memorable dishes of the evening. The wine list is thoughtfully curated. We enjoyed Lambrusco, Txakolina, and Chenin Blanc, all of which paired beautifully with the food and highlighted different aspects of the dishes. It's refreshing to see a restaurant invest in a wine list that complements the dining experience rather than simply serving as an afterthought. Overall, SAAM delivers refined Thai cuisine with excellent technique, attentive hospitality, and the pricing feels fair for the quality and execution. Definitely one of San Francisco's most exciting new restaurants. read more

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We made early reservations for a part of 5 for an early 5 PM dinner and we were all excited to try SAAM. Given the chef's reputation, our expectations were very high. The quality of the food was excellent. Every dish was beautifully prepared, flavorful and showcased great technique. The staff were great and very professional. Unfortunately, the portion sizes compared to the price made the overall experience disappointing. Even after ordering several dishes to share, we all left feeling a bit hungry. With a smaller group, the portions might feel more reasonable but for us, the value just wasn't there. For what we spent, we couldn't help but compare it to other great local Thai restaurant where we could have enjoyed equally delicious dishes, left overly full and paid significantly less. We do get the fine dining experience but hmm maybe we should have rethought our restaurant pick. By the end of the meal, we all agreed that while the food was good, the overall experience wasn't particularly memorable for us. The ambiance and the decor was authentic and very memorable though. Another disappointment was the beverage selection. Maybe it being the 2nd day it was open, only wine and beer were available. I was hoping at least a Thai iced tea would be available to order but it was not. I can understand if cocktails weren't available yet due to licensing but it still felt like something was missing, especially for a restaurant generating so much excitement before opening. Overall, SAAM definitely delivers high quality delicious food but the combination of small portions, premium pricing and a limited drink selection made it fall short of our expectations. read more

OMG !!! All food at here is Thai tasting which I love that. The food presentation is modern. All staffs are friendly and efficient. Server who take care us that dinner, is polite and helpful to recommend food. I'm very impressed that. Restaurant atmosphere is nest and clean. I have to go back for Pla Phao. I promise!!!! read more

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Food delivered on the flavor and the promise of spicy, sour, sweet in the name! The beef "bite" to start was amazing. Curry clams had incredible flavor and good level of heat. Big wow factor from the tiger prawn! Great service and recommendations from our waiter. read more

SAAM - Tiger prawn - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic dining experience at SAAM Thai! The atmosphere was wonderful, and the food was incredible from start to finish. A huge shoutout to our server, Katie--she was super attentive, warm, and made our night extra special. Highly recommend!" read more

SAAM - Dry Khoasoi, Oua Pork Chop, Cabbage, Rice Clay Pot, Gang Kua Hoi - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had such a good dinner at SAAM. Everything we ordered was really flavorful and you can tell a lot of thought goes into the food. The staff was super nice and explained the dishes without making it feel too formal. Really nice space too. Would definitely come back! read more

Super cute place! Sadly I do think I fell victim to a bit of an influencer trap. Food is tasty and solid but is overpriced and overhyped as it's completely booked out. Som tum peaches - overhyped. Tastes like chamoy and ceviche. Definitely up your alley if you like sweet and salty. It was good, but not amazing and not worth $25 Pad ped ped - 7/10. Dry curry paste was so so good, on its own 10/10. Duck was a bit overcooked and on the drier side though still tasty! Where they really fall off the wagon is not including rice, meaning you have to order it and they charge you. AND the worst part is the rice was actually pretty bad. We didn't get sticky rice so that was probably better but come on, if you're going to offer regular rice make it better. It honestly detracted a lot that the rice was mushy and a bit clumpy. Good portion size of duck though! Tiger prawn kapi - 9/10. wow this was best dish of the night! But holy cow sticker shock $68 for something that is closer to an appetizer size is insane. This is not a large plate, it is a small plate. Do not expect to get full on this, it's like an octopus leg tapa. Flavor on point but man is that price tag steep. Khao soi haeng seafood - 8/10. Tasty, and flavorful. The noodles were a bit overcooked though. Good portion size. Anyway this place is still super new so will see how they evolve and hopefully they come up with better and more exciting apps! read more

We had a really lovely time at Saam. The restaurant was lovely, although as a first time diner it was a bit confusing for a second to find the entrance door to this place. There wasn't any sign outside whatsoever, but maybe that's the charm and intention? We were gonna sit at the bar, but we found the bar top was a bit too high for the chairs they have, so it's a bit awkward. We feel like only really really tall people can probably find this set up work. We ended up switching to sit in the main dining area. Food was really yummy and we did like everything we ordered. The Bite of beef jerky was delicious (can't remember the Thai name for this dish.) We also got the Pad Ped Ped, a cabbage dish, and the pork chop. Everything was cooked beautifully and very flavorful. However, we felt like the portion and price didn't really justify it for us to be a place that we would frequent. The beef jerky as a bite was expensive. It was $25 for a very small portion, so if you came with a group of 4 or more you would probably have to order more than one. Also, the staffs would warn you that the Chef would not adjust the spicy level on any of the dish, and the Pad Ped Ped would be considered as "Thai spicy" which means it would be HELLA SPICY. We got warned about how spicy the Pad Ped Ped would be by not one, not two, but three staffs! Honestly, I was ready and amping myself up for the heat, but upon trying the dish itself...we were disappointed. Don't get me wrong, there was definitely a good amount of heat, but it wasn't THAT spicy it would warrant multiple warning from staffs. So, it was kinda a let down. I was joking to my server cause I have been eating so much hot sauce, my taste buds are probably dead already. Our server, Best, was the...best! Super friendly and very attentive. All the staffs were super on point. The service was definitely one of the highlights of our dining experience! read more

We visited Saam SF on opening night, so a few opening-week hiccups were expected. The service could use a bit more polish as the team settles into their rhythm, but the food, cocktails, and overall atmosphere were outstanding. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared with great flavors and presentation, and the space has a warm, stylish vibe that makes for a great dining experience. Given it was their first night, they're off to a very promising start. Looking forward to coming back in a few weeks to see them hit their stride. read more

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Great new spot. Food was solid, definitely try the nuea dad deaw and the pad ped ped. And our server Best was the best! Spicy as advertised btw read more

Incredible meal. Tiger prawn with fava beans and mango sticky rice meringue were the best things I've eaten all year. Our waiter, Best, also provided excellent service. read more

Great upscale, delicious and Thai taste/heat food. Really fantastic flavors and beautifully looking dishes. The service was sharp and attentive without being overbearing. Tried just about everything on the menu and the slight twists elevated the dishes to the next level. read more

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This was fantastic, Best, our server was the best ;). The signature was fantastic, they were out of the catch of the day but Best was able to help us find something else that perfectly fit our order, can't wait to be back read more

The new opening of Thai restaurant in Soma with the most beautiful ambience! The decoration is warm and modern. The service is attentive by many Thai staffs who can explain their cuisine. The foods are unique from other Thai restaurants in Bay area but very true flavors of Thai cuisine. Appreciated the efforts of making fresh curry pastes. That really make a difference read more

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I was really looking forward to dining here. Sadly, the experience did not live up to the expectations. The food is ok but not a vegetable in sight. The duck curry was all duck and a heavy greasy curry that masked the taste of the duck. The salted fish was beautiful but a feast for your eyes only. You can order some uninspired broccoli or cabbage as a side dish but everything else is protein centric. For the same cost you can eat great Thai food in SF at Michelin starred restaurants and enjoy a much better meal. It's a new restaurant and maybe it will develop into something more interesting but it's got a long way to go. read more