It's great, I have no complaints about Ssam. Located in a plaza, there's enough parking to go all around and free, too. My friends and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night and I really appreciate the fact that they allow you to join their waitlist on their website. They have different tiers available, but there was enough choices on their Premium tier that we didn't feel the need to upgrade it to Supreme. Service was on top of things whether it was bringing us more dishes or refilling our water, and they changed the grill frequently. Overall, the cuts of the meat were great, the sauces at the table helped, and ordering is convenient with the tablet at the table. Ssam is a repeat visit for sure. read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This place is still my favorite KBBQ in the Tri-Valley! SSAM KBBQ offers two all you can eat tiers to choose from - Premium and Supreme. If you don't want to do AYCE, they also offer an A La Carte menu. I would recommend going with the Supreme for AYCE so you have the wagyu options. Another bonus here that I haven't seen at other places is that you can get half or full orders of each meat in case you're not sure if you'll like it or be able to finish it all. The Garlic Soy Beef Belly is a MUST GET! If you have room for dessert, they also have AYCE Asian ice cream flavors! Of all the AYCE KBBQ places in the Bay, this place ranks top 3 in my books! There's just so many options and for quality, the price is totally worth paying for. read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Was in the area and thanks to yelp reviews we gave this place a try. We arrived early right at 5 on a Sat right before the place was packed. The place was clean and trendy, kpop music with good vibe. Service was prompt, staff were super friendly and tailored to everyone's needs. Drinks were never empty, meats were fresh and tasty. Everything was so good I almost forgot to take pictures after a few rounds of briskets. Will definitely return and recommend to friends & family. read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This is a place to try! The food is all delicious and the options are endless! They have three different all you can eat packages for higher quality meat as you go up. I tried out the premium and was very satisfied! The place is nice and chill inside. The music was not expected, but it was fun and relevant. The service was great and very quick getting out any and everything! read more

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My boyfriend and I originally had dinner plans elsewhere but due to their waitlist closing early, decided to come to Ssam KBBQ instead. We were pleasantly surprised and highly satisfied with the quality and variety of food they offer, even just on the basic tier menu! We came about an hour before closing and the staff were kindly still willing to seat us. All of the banchan was delicious, especially the macaroni and seaweed salads. Meats were also on point, we mostly eat beef belly and other higher fat meats when doing KKBQ and the marbling on these cuts were great! It's nice that you can order ribeye steaks too! We loved that our table had its own tablet you can order from, so you can see images of how your food is supposed to come out beforehand. Our server kept us well topped up with water without having to ask for a refill, and the restaurant was clean with really pretty bathrooms. I'm giving 4 stars because one thing that threw me off was that lettuce was an extra $1 per serving (3 pieces). I always usually opt for salad, lettuce or reddish paper instead of rice and other heavy carbs for fiber and so I don't tap out too fast, and I tend to consume a lot. If I hadn't noticed the extra charge the second time around I probably would've an extra $10 to my bill. Overall this is a solid KBBQ spot with friendly, efficient service, large variety and great food. Would recommend & consider revisiting when we pass through the Bay Area again! read more

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Came here with a few friends as one was celebrating their bonus they just received. We were seated promptly and was attended to promptly. The only thing was it was hard for us sitting at the other end of the table when wanting to put an order in without interrupting the person sitting next to the tablet. The orders came quickly and everything was flavorful as usual. My only complaint was the rice paper..not sure if they were overcooked. But they were extra sticking to each other and the cuts were sloppy. But still enjoyed eating with the meats. The daikon was a bit more on the sour side but still yummm. I still consider this one of my top 5 in the area read more

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The best AYCE Korean BBQ in the area with quality meats and good service. The menu offers a great variety of meats and cooked foods. I like how often the grill is changed as well. read more

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My partner and I love Korean barbecue, especially AYCE, and we've tried most of the AYCE KBBQ spots around the Bay Area. This was one of the few we hadn't gotten around to yet, and I'm honestly glad we finally did. We came for the lunch special, which is $27 and available Monday through Friday. Overall, this place is now in my top three AYCE Korean BBQ spots. One of the biggest standouts was the service. Orders came out quickly and efficiently, and anything we asked for was brought out almost immediately. Everything is ordered through a tablet, which makes the experience really smooth since you don't have to flag down a server. Compared to places like Gen BBQ where getting help can feel like a struggle, this was a huge plus. Another highlight is the variety. The lunch special costs a little more than some other places, but you also get more options. We ordered gyoza, steamed egg, buldak ramen, tofu soup, and soybean soup. Everything came out hot and fresh, and nothing tasted like it had been sitting around. I really appreciated that the appetizers were made to order instead of coming out lukewarm. The meats were good, but I do think they could be better. What I noticed is that the meats don't seem to be marinated ahead of time. For example, the spicy pork belly tasted like the sauce was just squirted on top rather than the meat being pre-marinated. I think the flavors would be much deeper and better if the meats were marinated earlier in the day or even the night before. That said, we really enjoyed the garlic soy beef belly, which was our favorite. We also ordered the spicy pork belly and garlic soy pork belly, and they were still enjoyable, just not as flavorful as they could be. We also ordered the salad, which had a light vinaigrette-style dressing that helped balance out the meal. Another big plus is that you can order half portions of meat, which makes it easier to try more items without feeling pressured to finish large portions. The only other thing I wish they had was a sauce bar with more variety, similar to places like Chako in Livermore or Seapot. Even with that, we had a great experience. We'll definitely be coming back and honestly regret not trying this place sooner. read more

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The meat here was very good. 3 meats per round felt a little low as there were 4 of us but they got them out really quickly. The middle of dinner the lights got really dim so it felt really dark for most of the time we were there. That is the only reason I deducted a star. Overall this was a good experience with the value being worth the price. read more

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Easy weekend parking , excellent customer service. Came for a birthday celebration. About $36/person for ayce kbbq. We chose a lot of half portions but despite that, the portions were really huge for the meats. We enjoyed the tofu and kimchi soups as well as the sesame balls. The food had great flavor and the grill was easy to manage, they often had people changing our grill when it needed it - something that can't be said for many other kbbq spots. When the time came for the bill they were very prompt in giving it, without us needing to ask. Top notch customer service. Good restroom quality too. read more

This place is a solid choice for Korean BBQ that I would definitely visit again. The $25 per person lunch deal is an incredible value, especially considering the high quality of the food. They offer a great selection of meats, sides and soup. For the lunch option, you only get octopus for a seafood options. While there is a limit of three choices per round, the staff is incredibly attentive and ensures your orders arrive quickly. Everything tasted fresh and cuts were pretty good quality. The noise level was rather loud for a non-busy Thursday afternoon. I can only imagine how loud it can get for dinner time. If you're looking for a satisfying and affordable AYCE experience, this is the spot. read more

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We came here last week and it was 20% off M-F lunch in November. Omg what a pleasant surprise!!! We got the basic which is normally 26.99, but even cheaper with our 20% off. I think it is so worth. They have a little ipad at the table for you to order your foods. They bring the items out pretty quickly. They also change the grill often enough. Staff were friendly. Our favorite was the Beef Belly. Omgggg. It was so fatty and yummy. We got 7 orders of it. Ooopsies. But wow. It was delicious. Cheese corn could have had more cheese on it. Also the rice paper kept sticking together and was clumping. read more

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You can join the waitlist right on the Yelp app, which made things super convenient. I grabbed a drink at the bar while waiting for my table and the service was quick. Once seated, you order everything from an iPad and the food came out really fast. The team here is super attentive and keeps things running. It is very busy and loud inside so don't expect a calm ambiance. There is a limit on how much you can order at a time, and a timer that prevents you from ordering too quickly, which felt a little restrictive but manageable. I loved how they give you the option of ordering half orders so you don't have to waste food. Overall, it was a great experience with good food and efficient service. The pricing was reasonable. Would definitely come back. read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Was seated very quickly by the manager who was friendly. You order on an iPad which was convenient and nice because there were clear pictures of each menu item. Only downside was it took awhile for our orders to come out considering it was fairly slow that night, the banchan was okay, the seaweed was a bit too "ocean" tasting if that makes senses. Sandra was our waitress and she was sooo friendly and sweet! Look for her when you come here! She'll take good care of you! read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Menu - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I had a late night meeting and was pleasantly surprised to see this restaurant closed at 10am. The server,Nick was great! He explained all the dishes that I asked about, answered questions about the different sauces and made suggestions. Food was tasty. I enjoyed the miso soup that had a "kick to it" but my favorite was the vegetable pancake. I will be back!!! read more

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I came on a Satuday for dinner with a group of 6 and we were seated quickly. The food was solid, decent quality, but nothing out of this world. I think for the area, it's a good spot to stop by at. This wouldn't be my first choice for KBBQ but an option nonetheless. It's kind of loud, so if you do have a big group be prepare to yell. Or just smile and nod. read more

This place was good but not great. It definitely won't be my new favorite spot, but it's still alright! Service was alright, they were quick, attentive and communicative. My biggest issues were with the ambiance and food. It was just SO dark in here. It felt like they were closed already despite it being almost two hours before closing! They played great music though! The meat itself was fine, but I'm not sure that as a whole this meal was worth what it cost. The kimchi was quite fresh and I loved that, but their fried rice, cheese corn, and other side dishes definitely taste like frozen food. I was a bit letdown with them. All in all there are similar places with similar prices but less frozen food that I'd much prefer. read more

I just realized I never got to review this place. I was recommended by a client of mine to check this place out and I'm glad we did! We we were introduced to this place last year and have been here at least 6x and even brought our family who've come to visit. Food: We usually get all beef. My fave is the garlic soy beef belly. All the meat are flavorful, tender, and juicy. When you place the order on the iPad, it comes out fast! Service: Excellent service! The servers all work in tandem and never skips a beat. All the workers are efficient and works fast. They pick up your empty plates and change your grill without even asking. Highly recommend this place! read more

We were in the area and craving some Korean BBQ. We actually had no idea it was AYCE (my bad for not researching in advance), but the pricing seemed reasonable and overall the meat quality was good. They "throttle" the meat ordering so you can only order one of each kind up to a maximum number of meat dishes every several minutes. It's totally fine for a party of two since it takes a while to cook and eat the meat, but if you're a larger party, I could potentially see this limitation being frustrating, especially if they enforce the time limit. Overall, the meat quality was quite good, especially for an AYCE. The pork belly, pork neck, and pork cheek were super tasty. The beef ribeye and short rib were also quite good. After your first order, each subsequent order seems to be about half the portion size as the initial order, which, again, is fine for two people but may not be great for a larger party. The banchan were okay and we had no issues getting refills when asked. The one thing that felt kind of nickel & dime-y was charging was the lettuce wraps. The name of the restaurant is literally "ssam" and they can't provide lettuce as part of the AYCE? We didn't try too many of the other items since we wanted to try more of the meat cuts, but we did try the soondubu and that was actually pretty good, but of course, in the context of AYCE K-BBQ, it's filler! read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Menu (8/12/2025) - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My honest review? Maybe 3.7-3.8 stars. Typical choice for Korean AYCE BBQs. Very casual. Come hungry and you'll find out. You can find most parking spots at front entrance. The restaurant is walking distance to nearby hotel and offices. We had the AYCE Premium around $36 per person which included limited seafood selections, but not desserts on the menu. 90-minutes to eat? That's still plenty of time. Order as-you-go from the tablet by your table. No need to wave down the servers too much. Easy BBQ setup. Staffs were helpful. Red meat selections were generous. Order 3 or 4 dishes per round. Don't waste food or get charged extra. We came here to eat and were very hungry. Everything tasted average to good. If only the $36 included desserts, but it didn't. I think their banchan side dishes need an upgrade and the tofu stew needs to be improved. Banchans were average. Best part is the BBQ experience and moments spent inside. People are nice. It's inexpensive for casual AYCE spots. Decent. Don't expect Las Vegas or Los Angeles region Korean BBQs. This isn't anything better, but it's spacious inside for large gatherings and family time. Grill takes awhile to start up or heat up at our spot. I still think the menu choices are somewhat limited, but you do get enough portions to eat here. read more

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Have been here a couple of times and the service is great. We sit right away. They change the grills out for you as often as you'd like. They pickup empty plates quickly. The premium meats are delicious. My son loved the ramen. A lot of Korean bbq spots can get smokey but that wasn't an issue here. Great experience and reasonably priced. Will be back. read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Great selection of meats and awesome service. - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar is located in the Gateway Square Shopping Center on Hopyard Rd, occupying the space left vacant by Eddie Papa's. I met up with legendary all-star Yelpers George F. and Victor G. here for lunch on 12/10/2024. We walked in at around noon and were greeted immediately by one of the staffers, who seated us at a table in the main dining area. The interior was spacious, bright, and clean. Setup was similar to other KBBQ restaurants. There were three AYCE options to choose from, and we opted for the basic one ($25 per person) which had 15 appetizers/soups and 25 protein options. Our server, a Korean woman, brought us water and banchans and took our initial order. After it was placed with the kitchen, she dropped off a QR code printout for us to place subsequent orders. For appetizers, we had the steamed eggs, chicken wings, and spicy rice cake. The eggs and wings were good, but the spicy rice cake was not. For proteins, we probably tried at least 10 different offerings over several rounds. Overall, the meat quality was decent. If you are conscious about your fat intake, you may want to avoid cuts such as the beef belly and brisket. There was a lot of fat on them. On the service front, the staff were friendly and efficient. Our grill was changed often and requests were fulfilled quickly. All in all, Ssam is a pretty good spot for AYCE K-BBQ and a welcome addition to the Tri-Valley food scene. I will return. 4 stars. read more

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We came here on a Sunday afternoon and got seated right away. The customer service was great, all of our food was brought out very quickly and they changed the grill frequently. We most certainly took advantage of the "all you can eat" and ordered multiple rounds of meats. Our favorite had to be the beef bulgogi and the garlic soy beef belly, it was so delicious and well seasoned. I personally wasn't a fan of the spicy meats, the sauce just didn't do it for me, it was somewhat sweet and not as savory as I would have liked. Other than that, it was a great, very very fulfilling meal. I will definitely be coming back and trying some more of their side dishes/soups! read more

Really solid Korean AYCE BBQ. Place is very nice and clean. Used to be an Eddie Papa's, which was an American type fare place. I think I did happy hour there once with coworkers. Very decent quality meats! One little gripe though is in some parts of the restaurant, the chairs slip and slide very easily. It's the ones closer to the window facing the Chili's across the plaza. The chairs really slide around the floor easily, you may accidentally bump into your neighboring table. Also I don't believe there is japchae (glass noodles) as an option (and if there is, it's definitely not a part of their AYCE options). read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Their BBQ menu is great. Price is competitive but the quality of the meat is good though. Ordering is easy. If you choose the premium menu option their Wagyu selection is mighty fine. Ambience is fair but it's a Korean bbq restaurant doesn't have to be too hip i reckon read more

There's a decent wait for larger parties for dinner, as they also don't have super large tables (maybe one that accommodates 8/10?). Our party of 12 had to be split between two tables of 6. Food was solid and came out quickly. You order on an iPad and there's a limit on four orders per category (meat/seafood/appetizers/etc.) every three minutes. Service was attentive and friendly. I felt like the grill was pretty tiny for 6 people, especially since there was only one at the table ): I enjoyed how they offer multiple cuts of marinated meat; I feel most places typically serve mostly plain/unseasoned thinly sliced meat. They also offer menu items like Buldak ramen, baby octopus, butter shrimp, and beef belly on their standard AYCE menu that I've not seen at other places in the Bay. Overall, had a pretty good experience! I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return here, especially since the cost is on the pricier side, but I'd recommend trying it out for yourself if you are a fellow KBBQ enjoyer and haven't yet (: read more

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I can't say enough positive things about this place. First off when you walk in you hear laughter you are greeted by staff always kindly. The food/meat selections chefs kiss. I'm not lying the meat is so fresh. The sides delicious ... my favorite kimchi soup hands down.... Every time my family and I go here it's the greatest atmosphere. The staff is engaging and will talk to you. The owner (I think he is ) on site and will also engage. We laugh, enjoy the good music ,and food. We stayed until it closed to finish grilling our meat and they didn't rush us out. We will always return as long as their doors are open read more

Finally tried after it replaced the beloved Eddy Papas restaurant a year ago. I was alone so couldn't eat using the middle BBQ (minimum 2) but still enjoyed a hot spicy beef stew (19.99). Portions good as I glanced the room. I was craving hot sake on this cold winter day however it's no longer on the menu. No worries, other Asian favorite beverages to choose from. Parking is easy. Service was on point. (Monday evening) Bon Appétit! read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Stop driving past this place over and over without trying it. I recall the previous restaurant here and enjoyed it so much, so I had some emotions walking in. But there's something so refreshing about change. Here are the goods: + Family friendly dinner establishment + Easy ordering on tablet + Beautiful ambience inside + Good quality meats. Don't be shy using to use the oil and salt/pepper at the table though. + All you can eat during weekdays is a great deal. + Canned soda + Attentive and friendly service + Delicious green tea & red bean ice cream dessert + Plenty of parking + Clean bathroom read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Front - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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TL:DR - great lunch spot. Located in a large strip mall setting Service - prompt, explained the menu options so no guessing on how that related to price point. You also have a tablet to both order and ask for the check. Very convenient. Parking - lots of parking Ambiance - cook at the table, lots of light. Fairly spartan but c'mon you are there to eat, right? Food - basic lunch menu options are seriously good and very filling. You can do add on for extras Bottom line- check this spot out. Definitely should be in your rotation. read more

Meat comes out super fast unlike other all you can eat bbq(it takes about 20 minutes for your body to feel full from the food you eat, so many all you can eat places purposely slow down the food delivery to make you feel full and not eat a lot). Just with that is already a 5/5. They also give you very thick and chunky meat. Definitely worth every buck you pay. Highly recommend! read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Ssam is a KBBQ spot located in Pleasanton, teetering on the borderline of Dublin, and right around the corner from Stoneridge Mall as you can get to that road with just a turn. It's next to a hotel, and kind of a standalone building that used to house a diner before this. Right around the back too on its right side there is also a small shopping area with many other eats and shops. Ssam offers the AYCE KBBQ style, and like many others, have various options for what you want out of your meal (standard and premium). They also have a lunch offering for weekdays that is slightly cheaper but will be missing some important things on it such as kalbi, so only go for that if you intend on not kalbi'ing here. One of the best things about this KBBQ spot is that you can order basically everything digitally, as they have an ordering tablet. Though they have the 4 order limit thing as most places do, it's just 4 per order, and then it'll time you out a bit after, but it's not too bad honestly. It's certainly much faster than KBBQ places that's still taking orders by hand. The menu itself is pretty big, as there's also many non-KBBQ stuff available on the menu. Just note, some things aren't included without an extra charge, so please keep an eye on it. The decor of the place is nice. Wide open spaces, and don't feel cramped or crowded next to other tables. Lots of space for chairs and seats and all of that. The food here is definitely delicious. The ribeye steak is good, but I do feel that it's cut so thin that you have to be really careful about the cook time, and where you cook it on the grill (may want to have this on the less hot side for searing purposes) because it'll get overcooked fast. The first time I tried it it was a failure, the second time it was better but can still be more efficient. The pork cheek here was not bad, but for some reason didn't feel fatty enough for my taste. Maybe they were just cut too thin compared to what I usually enjoy at other places, but hey, it was still good. The seafood stuff was alright. They were more of an add-on to try thing. I won't necessarily order them again but they're not bad. Just make sure for the squid or octopus to smear some of that fat on the grill beforehand so it doesn't stick. The banchan here is very tasty. The quality of the banchan included is definitely above the level of even regular sit-down restaurants that aren't AYCE or KBBQ, so that was a nice surprise. Quality ingredients too for the banchan. This was a nice surprise. The highlight at this spot though really was the kalbi, and one of the best, not just for AYCE KBBQ, but any KBBQ. There really isn't a spot that gives you this kind of kalbi quality of meats even at a regular restaurant, or even ones that are more expensive, and at Ssam, you can get as much of it as you want. The kalbi here is just so nice and thick and juicy and fatty, but not fatty to the point you can't chew the fat because the fat on this kalbi just melts in your mouth. Really was the best treat of this trip. The other thing here that was really stellar, was the service. The service wasn't just good for an AYCE KBBQ place, it was good service for any restaurant. The staff were attentive, constantly coming by to help out (and by this time there were already double digit tables in there), checking in with us to see what we needed, grill changed whenever it was time, refilled water, and overall just very attuned to our needs. The food came out so fast here, it was a sight to see because at any other place once we order we just cross our fingers it'll get here before we're done eating the previous orders. Honestly, compared to EVERY KBBQ place I've been to, this was by and large the best staff and service. All-in-all, this was one of the best experiences for KBBQ I've had in this part of the Bay, and it was because of a combination of everything, not just any single thing. The food was very good and high quality, across the board from the banchan to the kalbi. The ordering system and menu options overall (we went with the regular menu) was more than filling, and was easy to access since it was digital and not waiting for a server if they're free to take my order. The service here was really great, and never made me felt like I needed to order quickly because I may never see a server again for 20 minutes, or just felt rushed because I didn't know how long it'd take. Price wise, especially for this area, very reasonable, and well worth the cost. I live right around a Gen, and I'm about half an hour out to Ssam, but honestly I would gladly go back to Ssam instead in the future if I'm up for KBBQ. Worth the try for any KBBQ fans. read more

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Today was leg day. I had a brutal effing leg day too. So I needed some protein to recover because Ive been channeling my inner ABG at the gym lately. So I provided two options to my partner. Sushi or KBBQ. She chose the latter. She chose SSAM because she's never had it before. Since we're in our late prime in life we chose to eat dinner at 4pm on a Friday. The place feels is located in what looks like a business park. The interior decor of the restaurant also feels industrial. Lots of dark grey and black. I guess that's the KBBQ vibe these days. Surprisingly there were a-lot of people here at this time and I took that as a good sign. Ok let's get to the food. It was ok. Like literally just ok. I didn't find anything exceptional but nothing was bad. Don't get me wrong the food was ok. We opted for their highest tier package which opened up the premier section of their menu. However I feel like the consistency of the wagyu brisket changed a lot over the course of the meal. Maybe there was a clause where the wagyu was only available for one order. But I feel like the first portion was Wagyu but everything else afterwards was not premium beef. It was good beef but I wouldn't have ordered their premium menu if I knew this prior. Could've saved a few bucks. I do have one gripe or observation that really threw me off. The upcharge for lettuce was wild to me. Like I've never seen that before and for some reason it rubbed me the wrong way since we ordered AYCE. But the salad was free. The service was really good though. The staff was kind and fast. They changed our grill as soon as it started to look bad so kudos to the staff. Overall. Not a bad experience. read more

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Gen who!? This place is great service is sooo fast and friendly , not smoky at all so the vents work! Quality of the meat is great! The only thing I would like to see added would be fountain drinks. Currently only can sodas available. Other than that 10/10 read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We stopped in for dinner on a Sunday around 6:00 PM and ended up waiting nearly an hour to be seated. We're not strangers to long waits at popular spots, but the check-in system could definitely use improvement. When you arrive, you're directed to an iPad to sign in, which shows how many parties are ahead of you--but no estimated wait time is given, either by the system or the host. It would've been super helpful to have a rough ETA, especially with kids in tow. We walked around the plaza to kill time, but even after returning, we still had to wait a while longer. Once seated, though, things turned around. We were offered outdoor seating, which was actually really nice. The table setup includes its own iPad for ordering, and it made the whole experience feel modern and convenient. We chose the Premium selection, and let me tell you--it's 100% worth the extra $6-7. With Premium, you get access to the best meats, including short rib, Wagyu brisket, and Wagyu beef. Those three were our absolute favorites--we must've reordered that combo at least five times. Beyond the meat, we tried a bit of everything: spicy pork bulgogi, ramen, chicken wings, fried rice, and more. Everything was bomb. We were fully in meat heaven, and completely stuffed by the end. Service was on point. Every order we placed on the iPad showed up within minutes, the staff kept our waters full, and they were quick to do grill changes--keeping things clean and fresh. The whole place has a clean, modern vibe, which makes sense since it just opened in November. Overall, despite the long and uncertain wait, this spot is a gem. If you're a Korean BBQ fan, Pleasanton finally has a legit go-to. Just be prepared to wait--or try going earlier to beat the dinner rush. read more

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Called and set up a large party the same day and they were able to accommodate. The service was very good and the food was good as well! Good meat selections and you can't go wrong with any of the beef cuts in my opinion. If you bring a cake they will store it for you and they will also have a nice song and sparklers to light up. Will definitely be back. read more

Came here on a Tuesday night and it was pretty packed, which is always a good sign. The atmosphere was lively and service moved at a steady pace despite how busy it was. The food was fairly good overall--solid quality meats and a nice variety for an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot. Everything came out fresh, and the side dishes were decent as well. Definitely a good place if you're craving AYCE KBBQ with friends or family. I'd come back again, especially for a busy night when you want a fun, energetic vibe. read more

We came here on a busy Friday evening as a party of 10 adults. Be advised they do not take reservations. However, they had just implemented a new check-in system, and our wait actually wasn't too bad about 20-30 mins. There was also a bar area available for drinks while waiting! The food and experience here was great! Our group was celebrating a birthday, and they were able to seat us at two tables together. They have an efficient ordering system, using tablets, which helped a lot with the flow. We chose the "Premium" KBBQ tier which seemed to cover all the meats everyone wanted. For me, the stand-out dishes were the Hawaiian Bulgogi and Garlic Soy Pork Belly...*chef's kiss* It seems this is a fairly new restaurant in the area, so I hope they continue to thrive and serve us delicious flavors in the future! read more

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Came here on a Sunday. Not too crowded but definitely really loud. Difficult to hold a conversation with your table. Food looked amazing but the quality was disappointing. Cuts of meat were beautifully marbled but very thin. Bulgogi beef wasn't cut correctly- big slab of meat. The side dishes and tofu stew were very tasty and filling as well! Recommend their other dishes on the menu. They also sang happy birthday for customers celebrating their special day which was so wholesome to see. Great staff and super accommodating. Hope meat quality and spaced seating can be adjusted for a more enjoyable dining experience. read more

Ssam K-BBQ & Bar - sliced meats - Korean Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came for some AYCE korean bbq on a Saturday at lunch time when they opened. Parking was plentiful in the lot. There were just a couple of people ahead of us, but we put our name on the waitlist using the kiosk near the entrance and were seated in no time. We ordered plenty of items off the premium menu including beef short rib, rib eye steak, beef brisket, spicy brisket, spicy rice cake, garlic soy brisket, garlic pork belly, hawaiian bulgogi, marinated beef, regular shrimp, corn cheese, sesame balls, radish wrap, fishcake, garlic soy beef belly, house salad, broccoli, white rice, hot tea, and sapporo. I tried most of the items, and the marinated beef and brisket were my faves. That corn cheese was definitely yummy too. But everything was quite delicious and filling, I don't think there's a bad choice on the menu. Service was great, the staff checked on us and switched our grills frequently, and we were able to split the bill three ways, with tip already included for a party of 6. Also, the touchpad at the table made things convenient for ordering, and I appreciated not smelling like grilled meat after leaving the restaurant, due to their excellent ventilation system. read more

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