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Easily one of the better salt breads I've had! What really sets Salt Bread Ko apart is the texture. The exterior has this delicate, satisfying crisp, while the inside is incredibly buttery, soft, and pillowy. That gentle crunch paired with the fluffy interior makes every bite feel so luxurious! I tried the Milk, Nutella, and Pandan Coconut flavors. The fillings were fun and delicious, although I personally found the cream a little too sweet and ended up wiping some of it off (still so yummy). I think I actually might prefer the original salt bread without any fillings, simply because the pastry itself is already so good! Service was very fast. There's 2 ordering kiosks. I like that they put each salt bread separately in their own containers. There's not much room inside the little store for waiting. These pair beautifully with a cup of coffee, especially to balance out the richness and sweetness. Overall, definitely one of my favorite salt bread experiences so far, and I'd happily come back just for that buttery, crispy, pillowy texture!
The interior of this little salt bread shop in K-town is tiny, with no space for seating inside and touchscreen ordering only. There's little space for a line inside, so it can extend out the door and onto the sidewalk, but the process does move quickly. There are a few tables and chairs outside. We ordered the two salt breads + one spread (truffle) and one savory sandwich each (me: heirloom baby tomato, him: egg sando). The bread is so good on its own; definitely try a bite or two without the spread to fully appreciate its soft, buttery interior and super crunchy butter-salt crust bottom. The truffle butter spread is delicious and has a strong truffle flavor-- a little goes a long way! Take the leftovers home to use later. I was so pleased with my choice of specialty sandwich. The tomatoes were so incredibly fresh, like straight-from-a-garden fresh. So were the chives in the savory, cream cheese-like spread. Combined with the perfect bread, it was an honestly perfect sandwich. I also got a matcha latte, which was decent.
I've had salt bread in Korea before and remember not being super impressed, but my friend loves Salt Bread Ko, so we visited while waiting for a concert at MSG. The store itself is not awfully big, but I think they did as much as they could to make it look cute and polished enough to want to stick around sitting on the window sill. The pastry cases showcase some of the cream dips that are available. My friend loves just the salt bread itself, so we ordered a set of three plain salt bread. It's a little bit pricey, but each piece of bread was pretty sizeable, right around the size of a Costco croissant. The shape was really cute and Instagrammable too. Because it was hot and fresh out the oven, the buttery smell hit me right away. The dough is pillowy and soft but with a pleasant crunch on the crust. The whole bread is very buttery, and I realized that the salt breads I had in Korea were usually smaller and had less depth in the butter fragrance, though my hand would be greasy after having a salt bread. Salt Bread Ko salt bread was also quite buttery but didn't feel overly greasy. It was a little saltier than I expected, and I found the extra salinity didn't enhance the butter flavor. But the bread was still quite nice warm and not too sweet. Overall, I do think the plain is the way to go, though if you're looking for a sweet dessert, the creams all looked quite nice.
I'm having trouble putting the full extent of my enjoyment of Salt Bread Ko into words here. We stumbled upon this location while walking one day, and were suddenly struck by the most incredible smell, freshly baked bread wafting down the entire block. We immediately knew we had to stop in, and I'm SO glad that we did. Their loaves are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, almost a combination of a croissant and a fantastic dinner roll. They are so buttery, flaky, and baked fresh all day. I'm very happy to report that I got a whole office of people hooked on this, including plenty of skeptics. I absolutely can't wait to come back, and I'm so jealous of anyone that lives close-by! The order system is completely kiosk based, which I didn't mind as our order, though large, came out in under 15 minutes. We ordered one of their sampler boxes, two caviar rolls, and egg salad, and the blueberry Yuzu - literally every single item was so delicious, but I think the plain roll might have been my favorite. It holds its own, which is very impressive. They were also fairly reasonably priced at about $7 per roll, with the exception of the caviar at $23.
Extremely fresh breads. Warm with a light crust and fluffy interior. Crisp bottom with just the right amount of salt. I did not think I was going to enjoy the breads as much as I did. They are as the hype claims. Line never lessened as we waited but it moved quickly. Seating is extremely limited so don't even expect it. Staff was courteous.
Good combo for a summer afternoon. Grease so please finished off in no time , if you are feeling fancy you could get some caviar but I am on budget so I get the free spread ( the everything spread) i think that tasted like caviar for a hot second. O the matcha latte you could order to wash down the butter. Overall, that day I would like to gain some weight.
TOO GOOD! I recently tried salt bread in Seoul and this is the real deal! I'm surprised this place didn't have a line out the door!? They have a lot of different flavor combinations here but honestly you can't go wrong with the plain/original. Super buttery crispy bottom that doesn't need anything imo. I got it with the chili oil butter which was really good though (ended up saving that to use on something else) Will be back!!
I LOVE salt bread and salt bread ko does not disappoint!! My friend liked the cream salt bread a lot but I am a softy for the original salt bread. It is crispy on the outside (especially the bottom you can hear the satisfying crunch!) and super soft and buttery inside. So good when it's fresh and warm. The heirlook tomato saltbread is also pretty good. But my true love will always be the regular salt bread. Out of all the dips, my favorite is hands down the truffle. It is a little pricier but it is so worth it. Not a big fan of the garlic one. The spicy one is ok. The line can seem intimidating but they are pretty efficient and get to you shortly soon after you order on the kiosk. Very little sitting room in and outside so be ready to take to go if needed.
Lovely lovely cafe in ktown selling great pastries and refreshing drinks. My bf and I tried their new strawberry matcha latte which had the right amount of sweetness. Their salt breads were spot on so tasty and the dips were so addictive to try. Staff was also super nice and knowledgeable on the food and highly recommend checking this out :)
Finally came here after hearing all the good things about this place. The menu is quite simple with a few salt bread options and drinks to choose from. The store is definitely tiny and it's meant for take-out. There is a ledge by the window inside that you could sit at but with all the foot traffic, it's not enjoyable for you or the other customers. When you enter, there's a couple of kiosks that you order from. Then they'll call you when your order is ready. I got the pandan coconut one and it was very good. There was a good ratio of filling to bread and it was not too sweet or dense. The bread was soft and fluffy and the slight salty flavor balanced out the sweetness. It is a bit on the pricey side in my opinion so this would be an occasional treat for myself.
Tldr: worth it if you come across a fresh batch Spontaneously decided to come here while I was in K-Town. It was 6pm on a Saturday, and there was a dozen people standing around when I arrived. Turns out they weren't allowed to order yet because a new batch of bread isn't ready yet. Luckily a new batch was ready in less than 10 minutes after I arrived. They started letting us put in our orders while the bread was cooling but gave a heads up that if we want fillings, it would take longer since they had to cool more. I only ordered 3 plain salt bread, so I was able to get my breads very quickly. I heard how they bake fresh batches regularly, but I didn't expect them to have a new batch less than an hour before they closed. Then again seeing how they have a queue at that hour means it wouldn't be a concern. I was still surprised to stumble into a new batch. When I got my bread, it was steaming hot from the bag. I struggled to hold on to it with the napkin provided. Omg it is the fluffiest bread I've ever had. I think this might be the freshest bread I've ever had out of an oven (steaming hot steamed buns are a different story). It was obviously oily from the butter, but that didn't bother me even though it normally would. The salt is obvious both from the outside and the inside which is also slightly saltier than I normally like. I like how the outside has a sturdy, not crunchy but obvious dry shell on the outside. Overall it tastes like a more decadent version of dinner bread rolls. I don't like the way they only let you buy plain breads at a minimum of 3 or 2 with a spread. I don't want any spreads, nor do I want to eat three breads at once. I was in a rush so only had time to eat one while fresh. I think I could eat 2 if I'm hungry but 3 would be too heavy. The butter heaviness and oiliness is less appealing when cold. I think it was the right choice to not get any spreads since the appeal here is the fluffiness, freshness, and richness. Spreads and fillings would force us to wait for the bread to cool down. Also the butter and salt is strong enough that additional flavors would be too much. If must, I guess choose something sweet. I'd rather they upcharge me to $5 or something to buy just one. Then again I don't like how it's that expensive for such a plain roll lol... I guess by forcing people to buy multiple they can ensure that batches can sell out and therefore bake regularly to provide that that appealing fresh baked goodness.
I was so ready for this to by hype but it was downright delicious. I got the sampler box and was going to save some for the next day polished it all off. I have never had bread so well balanced before, with fluffy sweet insides and savory, crispy outsides (but not too crispy, ya know!). The bacon kimchi spread was my fave, the perfect balance of bacon/kimchi.
One of the best things ever- I kept seeing it online and missed the cut off the first time I tried to go. It's safe to say this lives up to the hype The chili butter is sooo good- I can only imagine what the truffle one tastes like. I didn't expect the tomato salt bread to taste as delicious as it did. It comes with scallion butter and complements the tomato so well! The plain salt bread is also good, buttery, and light. Earl grey was good but the filling isn't as extraordinary as some of the other pairings. i'd love to try the pandan coconut one
8 months ago
I was so excited when I got off the bus and saw this place right in-front of me! I had been wanting to check it. Guess it was my day. It is an order by kiosk place. They have two kiosks and you get a number and when your number is called, your order is ready. I only had the regular salt bread no fillings inside. But from the menu as you see in my pictures they have a few different kinds that you can have in your salt bread. As I said I opted just to go with the regular one. It was tasty and buttery. I would cone back here as I have gotten into salt bread recently. The ambiance is chill. It is a small place with a little indoor and outdoor bench. read more
7 months ago
Heard buzz about this place and decided to check out. It was just a handful of people inside when I arrived. It is easy to order from the kiosk. There are no registers, so its all card or tap to pay only, no cash. Staff said that maximum that they were selling per person was 3. I couldn't eat too many & was by myself so I ordered 2 with the strawberry lychee spread which was $2.00 extra. There are many spread options. Some are additional. My order was quick and came out hot. The sweetness of the spread mixed well with the salty of the bread. Definitely do need a drink. Places is small with few bench seats, inside and out. Can definitely see this place being a hit when the weather gets warmer. read more
1 month ago
Worth the hype!!! We went here for 3 days straight to try everything cuz they run out so fast. The crunchy bottom really makes it so good. Fave were the truffle and pollack spread. read more
6 months ago
First time trying it... not sure about the hype since the next store that sells custard tarts also offers salt bread, but let's try this place since I think it is the first place in Koreatown to sell salt bread. I ordered the 2 salt bread + garlic knot spread, pandan coconut, and strawberry chocolate. I preferred the savory over the sweet. The bread itself was crispy on the bottom (so much oil) and soft on top, with a sprinkle of sea salt, which reminded me of a pretzel, just way softer. The wait wasn't too long on a Saturday at 1ish, once you ord read more
"Meh"... it's ok la. I think for anyone who hasn't visited Seoul and tasted their famous salt bread, then this would be OK. Bc in lieu of airfare, you're getting an introduction. I was surprised there's a line around lunch time, since this is more like a breakfast or snack. The line was short, waited about 5-10 mins, before ordering through the kiosk. ( congestion is from the kiosk ordering). Service is that you get a packaged good. Small shop. More than 6 ppl will be uncomfortable. Grabbed their original salt bread, nothing fancy, no spread (bc if it's truly the amazing version with the fluffy butter center, you won't need it) and ... it was ok. Would I buy again? Nah. read more
3 months ago
The place has THE BEST BREAD, crispy on the bottom and perfectly airy and soft inside. It's one of those things that seems simple until you realize how hard it is to get the texture right and I get why they bake every 30 minutes! The egg sandwich and tomato were AMAZING but my favorite is still the original salt bread which I typically take home and make breakfast sandwiches out of the next morning . The bread is bigger than you'd expect and you can put all kinds of fillings inside. This place is WAY better than Justin's which reminds me of regular restaurant breadsticks versus the salt bread I had overseas in Asia. RUN to Salt Bread Ko and make sure to try all their new flavors. read more
7 months ago
Food 5/5 Value 2/5 Ooomph salt bread ko is officially my favorite salt bread spot at the moment! While the price is definitely on the higher side ($12 for 3), the quality makes it worth the splurge. The bread is incredibly fluffy and soft with a rich, buttery center that actually melts in your mouth, exactly what a perfect Shio Pan should be. I arrived at 10:30 AM and was lucky there was no line. Note: Their flavored options aren't ready until noon, so I'll definitely be back to try those next! read more
I happened to walk by this place a few minutes before the next fresh bake time posted on the door and decided to try it out. The store is tiny but pretty inside and despite the crowd it seemed well-managed with kind staff. I ordered on one of the screens - 2 salt breads and a spread for $12, ~$14 with tax and tip. The bread came out hot. I chose the spring onion spread which I wouldn't do again, it was cold and kind of one-note compared to the bread, I think I needed to go with something sweet or something with more umami. The bread deserved better. The spread portion is good even if it felt a lil overpriced. This didn't blow my mind and is priced like a fancy croissant (tbf I think it's probably the same amount of butter), but it was good. I wouldn't wait on a long line or go out of my way, but if I happened to walk by close to another fresh batch I'd go back to try the strawberry lychee or kimchi bacon spread. read more
7 months ago
Was unsure about this salt bread hype because it seemed like a simple thing and I tend to not like fatty/rich/buttery things. But omgggg. First of all, went during a weekday in the middle of the day and no line. They make salt bread on the hour so make sure to go a little before the hour strikes. That crusty bottom, airy inside, and salty top is delicious and I could easily crush like 3 of these. It's an ode to how you don't need to make things too complicated to make a delicious thing - just good ingredients and freshly made goes such a long way. You can buy them in 3's, or one piece. It's obviously very buttery and naturally savory and sweet. Surprisingly they don't have any sweet creams to dip them in (maybe it's because this is moreso the korean version?) and so we got the everything bagel and chili one - both were pretty good, though I would've loved to see a simple sweet cream option. Anyways right now they are the best salt bread in the city! read more
9 days ago
the last time I had salt bread was in korea and I was craving it again so bad. salt bread ko makes a fresh batch every 30 minutes. definitely worth the wait for a fresh batch. they also have in-house made spreads that you could eat with the salt bread. you can perfectly pair it with their matcha. ordering is super easy with the kiosk. there's no actual seating inside besides a bench. they do have a few outdoor tables for seating! can't wait to come back for my salt bread cravings read more
4 months ago
PRO TIP: use their online bread drop status website!! and then show up early (10-15 mins) if you want to score some piping hot and fresh korean salt bread bc if you snooze, you'll have to wait for the next batch like I did. It's pretty comparable to the salt bread I've had in Korea. I didn't get to try the different creams that they offer, but the bread was still delicious on its own. It wasn't as crispy and decadent as I would prefer. It almost tastes like a healthier version. There is no indoor seating. They don't let you wait inside for the next batch, but there are benches outside for you to wait if you're the first 10 people in line. It feels like they're still working out the kinks with the whole ordering/ bread drop system. Staff is kind and helpful! read more
2 months ago
everything was AMAZING!!! the salt bread was fluffy and not too salty. the sweet salt breads were perfectly sweet to match the salt. the savory salt breads were just so delicious!!!! my favorites were the classic salt bread, egg sandwich, heirloom tomato, and early grey chocolate. you honestly can't go wrong with any of them GET THE $5 MATCHA!! SOSO GOOD!! read more
Must try this new salt bread bakery in Ktown! Bread is soft, pillowy and buttery on inside and bottom is lightly crispy. It comes out freshly baked every 45 minutes. They have several different dips to try from sweet to salty. My favorite was the pandan coconut while my girlfriends enjoyed the salty rich roe spread. The owners were very informative and nice. They use the best ingredients such as the salt from Korea and butter from France. Highly recommend....Go check it out when you can! read more
Wow. I've heard so much about this place from the salt bread hype and never felt the urge to go. However, one day one of my friends who was visiting wanted to check it out and let me just say: I get the hype now. Fortunately when we went, they just came out with a new batch of salt bread so it was hot out of the oven. The bread was so fluffy and buttery on the inside but the bottom was very crispy. We also got their chili spread, their scallion spread, and their kimchi bacon spread. I would say to skip the kimchi bacon as most in our group didn't like it. However, the chili and scallion were big hits (maybe try even mixing them!). Great spot for a small bite in K-town and I will definitely be back. read more
3 months ago
Vibe/ambiance: fresh bakery but no seating Service: standard Items ordered: salt bread: 6.8/10; fresh batch straight out of oven, but felt a little underbaked read more
bread was super buttery and crispy on the bottom, tbh would prefer if it was a bit softer. but the salt was present. black sesame cream was good and paired well with the bread since it was nutty so it was similar to peanut butter read more
3 months ago
I remember my first time trying salt bread in South Korea and eating an entire bag in one sitting... Salt Bread Ko. is the BEST thing to drop in K Town and I've truly lost count on how many times I've visited in the last month. The Heirloom Baby Tomato Salt Bread stuffed with their scallion spread honestly tasted like a handheld summer salad. It was fresh, light, and the perfect savory bite for a hot day. Had to try the Original Salt Breads and paired it with the Strawberry Lychee Jam, New Guava Jam, and Chili Crisp Spreads. As someone who usually isn't the biggest fan of lychee, I was shocked by how much I loved it! Both the Lychee and Guava are sweet, fruity, and the perfect match for the warm, buttery bread. As for the Chili Crisp Spread... OH. MY. GOD. I think this one is my favorite. It was rich, spicy, and so good that I paired it with my breakfast sandwich the next morning. Absolutely get the Iced Matcha Latte that's a perfect palate cleanser before diving into the sweet breads. The Super Milk Salt Bread instantly reminded me of the viral fried milk bread in Japan, but somehow even better. The filling was unbelievably light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet. Went in with the Earl Grey Chocolate Salt Bread, and I love you could actually taste the Earl Grey tea in the cream. Paired with the chocolate, every bite was rich, balanced, and absolutely delicious. I also had to try the Nutella Salt Bread, because you can never go wrong with Nutella and wow... this one completely won me over. Between the crispy exterior and the rich, drippy chocolatey filling, call me dramatic, but I would happily spend my entire paycheck here. My problem with Salt Bread Ko is I can never tell you guys what my favorite item is because everything is so good and there's something for everyone. You simply have to try it for yourself! And HUGE shoutout to the staff, they're so sweet!! read more
Their salt breads are a must-try!! The bottom of the bread is super crispy. They offer savory and sweet options too. Highly recommend the pandan and strawberry. They also offer dips that pairs really well with the bread!! read more
12 days ago
Service was amazing, everything was thoroughly explained with the flavor profiles and how the bread was made. The blueberry yuzu was by far my favorite and the spreads were really flavorful. Will definitely be coming back! read more
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i dream about this bread every night. every night sometimes i have nightmares that i'll never be able to have this bread again. writing this review has motivated me to go this weekend again. read more
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Salt bread Ko is a small bakery with very limited seating inside. I came early afternoon and didn't have to wait long, but they were definitely sold out of many items. I ordered on the kiosk and got 2 regular salt breads with garlic spread and an Earl gray salt bread. Both were spectacular and definitely a highlight of my trip, but they're not the same as you would get in Korea. The salt bread is very buttery and honestly great on their own, so you don't really need a spread to go with it. The Earl gray salt bread was stuffed with cream and so very soft. We sat on the small ledge inside to enjoy our salt bread, but they also have an outside ledge to sit. If you're around the area and don't have to wait, I'd definitely recommend trying some salt bread here. read more
They have a batch of bread every hour I think? I happened to be walking by and there was a short line so I decided to wait. Once the hour hit, there are 2 kiosks to order. The line moves fast and I was able to get my bread quickly after I ordered. The inside is pretty simple with a small display and there is no space to sit. The bread is buttery and soft. read more
I had heard such great reviews about this shop but unfortunately, I did not enjoy it as much as I had hoped. However, I will say I only bought 1 of their breads and so I can only share my review on that and not all their items. I ordered their Earl Grey Chocolate salt bread which had sounded delicious. The bread was nice and salty, although I did wish it was a bit more crispy. Otherwise, the bread itself was great! The filling on its own was good too in my opinion, however the combination of salt bread and floral chocolate just did not work for me here. The contrast of flavors seemed to me mismatched. I'd be interested in trying their other flavors, maybe the savory ones or their lychee jam. read more
After seeing all the hype on salt bread, I finally got to try it for myself. There was a short line to order at a kiosk, which was pretty quick. I ordered the 2 Breads + 1 Dip ($12) plus an extra Chili Crisp dip ($4). The bread itself is amazingly delicious --so crispy on the outside, yet fluffy inside. The texture on this is perfection. It might seem like simple bread, but something about its simplicity of buttery goodness makes this really good. The dips are really yummy here too with lots of good options. I enjoyed both the garlic knot and chili crisp, which is great to pair with any bread really. Overall, it's delicious and I get the hype but it's so pricey at almost $5 a piece of bread. read more
2 months ago
Tried the tiramisu salt bread and it was good! Crunchy salty bread with tiramisu cream just perfect!! Will come back try the earl grey chocolate!! read more
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4 months ago
Were we hungry or was this actually the best salt bread we've ever had? Literally so good I inhaled it like oxygen. My kind of salt bread: crispy crust, chewy, melty, and perfectly balanced with the butter and salt. And the house-made guava spread...my first ever, and now I can't have one anywhere else. 身為塩可頌的超級粉絲，原本對於美國是不抱期待（目前吃過最好吃的在韓國），這間完全符合我的最高要求，表皮酥脆有嚼勁，好吃到我要忍住才不會衝動一次買十顆，店家每三十分鐘就會出一批現烤麵包，搭配他們自製抹醬（必須說甜和鹹都無可挑剃..我一定會來把抹醬們全部試完），優秀大推 read more
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4 E 32nd St
Store 5
New York, NY 10016
Koreatown, Midtown East
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