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    Ssam Tong

    4.3 (356 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque
    Open 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    James H.

    I highly recommend the beef brisket and the volcano steamed eggs. It's incredibly delicious

    Sumi K.

    Korean BBQ @ Flushing, NY Since the space was not big, we were sitted near the front entrance and it was very cold whenever the door was opened. The owner barbecued pork belly very well, crispy outside and juicy inside. The galbi was cooked medium which i didn't like and gopchang was too chewy for me. The side banchan was ok. The service was attentive.

    Christina W.

    Jay is the best !!!!!! Most warm man and always so happy and positive !! The food here is the best Korean food in Queens !!!! Make sure you get the pork belly, and all marinated beef!!!! Best KBBQ EVER !

    Angela K.

    Ssam Tong is a bbq spot in Murray Hill. The gyeran jim was definitely a highlight! Super fluffy. The pork cuts are high quality too. Service is attentive and ample seating with grills. Overall solid but perhaps not exceptionally memorable.

    Thinly Sliced Prime Beef Brisket
    Kevin T.

    Came here on a Monday night and it was relatively empty, so we were seated quickly. We started with the pork combo (pork belly, pork jowl, and pork shoulder) because we heard that they were known for their pork. The combo also comes with a complimentary steamed egg. The pork belly was perfectly grilled, but the meat itself was nothing special - felt like the same quality you could buy yourself from any grocery store. The pork shoulder was a bit too lean for my tastes and the pork jowl was just pure fat. I'd probably just order the pork belly if I had to pick again. We also ordered a serving of the "premium" beef brisket afterwards as well, and it was quite sad. For $34, we got a meager amount of brisket with no marbling. Overall, the prices seemed very expensive for what it was. The decor, ambiance, and service gave very laid back small shop vibes, but the prices were on par with much nicer KBBQ restaurants in Manhattan like Nubiani. I would recommend against going out of your way to come here - if you live nearby and this is the closest KBBQ restaurant to you, then maybe come here on Tuesday when they're running their 2 servings of pork belly for $40 promo.

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    Vy T.

    We also ordered Saeng galbi that's not pictured. I was surprise at the price of the meats since it wasn't much cheaper than a kbbq spot located in Manhattan's k-town. I can't tell if the portion is larger here, or that the food was average and I didn't have an appetite for it, so that's why we had leftover. It could be both. I'm a huge fan of brisket, but I felt the brisket here wasn't tasty. It was leaner than what I'm used to. The pork belly was good, but not anything to write home about. We also got the unmarinated galbi, one of my favorite cuts, which also fell flat. I didn't have the same joy and enjoyment for kbbq as I would normally with my experience here. The grill looked very promising when I first saw it thinking that it would add more flavor to the meats, but it didn't really do much. The steamed egg also looked good in pictures, but was kind of bland and average. There were only 2 sauce options here: ssamjang (fermented soy bean) and salt in sesame. I would've liked a soy sauce & vinegar sauce. The banchan was average as well. I really only ate the pickled onions and the marinated onions. I probably won't revisit since it's a journey for me from Manhattan and I feel there are better places in the city that will bring out my excitement when eating kbbq. Victor was our server and he was kind and attentive.

    Ben F.

    Excellent neighborhood KBBQ spot with delicious meat and banchan. The vibe is like a whole in the wall spot renovated with modern aesthetics. The strong suit here is the meat quality. We got various cuts of beef which were all tender. The marinated cuts were really tasty and caramelized well. The banchan were top notch and refills kept pouring in. The steamed egg was moist and fluffy. The kimchi pancake was flavorful and crispy without being overly greasy. Overall great spot for KBBQ and I would definitely come back.

    Waheda I.

    This spot felt very authentic to the kbbq spots I've had in South Korea. The meats were great. Staff was very helpful and funny. The banchan were great. Steamed egg was great, as was the soup. The cuts of meat were very tender and delicious. Easily one of the best kbbq spots I've tried.

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    Howard H.

    Murray Hill is often overlooked for great Korean fare because it's not in the most convenient location. This place is a small family owned KBBQ spot and their food is just spot on. The ambiance is kind of budget but the service and food here are fantastic. The meats here are marinated well and great quality. Pork belly and kalbi were top notch. Steamed egg was also really good and complemented our meal perfectly. Owner was incredibly friendly and service was prompt and good. Parking is a bear in this area but don't let it deter you. Great meal.

    Sabrina H.

    I loved this place so much!! The owner is so kind and although we had to wait for a bit, it was worth it. I would recommend coming early (at around 5pm for dinner) or trying to book a reservation. There aren't that many tables and it is quite popular. When i went with my family, we had to wait about 30-45 minutes but I believe it was worth it. The food was delicious and the owner is sooo friendly. It was good vibes all around and the interior is also cutely decorated. You can tell this place is popular by the willingness of people to wait outside the restaurant despite there being other Korean restaurants around that are near empty. I would highly recommend this place for the vibes and good quality meat :)

    Burnt meat Combo A (Marinated Prime Beef Combo)
    Tim P.

    I've been here a few times but this time the service was horrible. There were three parties in total and the service was really bad and slow. The person cooking the meat burnt everything and the inside was still rare. Not medium rare but rare. I got food poisoning because of it. The heat from the fire should have been lowered but the person cooking it said it was okay. The portions also got small. Not worth it. Will not be returning.

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    Ask the Community - Ssam Tong

    Is outdoor seating still available?

    When I went there a few weeks ago, the structure was there, but it did not appear to used - at least not from 6-8.

    Is there private parking? If not is it easy to find parking in the area. Thank you!

    no private parking and it can be challenging parking in the area, but with patience you should be able to find a space

    Does this place check for vaccination?

    yes

    Do you guys offer vegan food and out door dining?

    Vegan food is available. We have Tofu and Vegetable Rice Bowls in Hot Stone Pots (Dolsot Bibimbap). Stir fried Glass Noodles with Mushrooms and Vegetables and Scallion Pancakes.

    Is this spot a all you can eat?

    No.

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    Meat Me BBQ

    (433 reviews)

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    Downtown Flushing, Flushing

    Overall: Would recommend depending on the time of day. They serve you, so I would recommend coming…read moreat a time with less people since there are mixed reviews about service during peak hours, but this time their service was AWESOME (best service I've ever had at a restaurant). Everything 5/5, I would come back. Came here with my partner around 1PM on a Saturday for AYCE KBBQ at $43 per adult. Unlike other KBBQ joints, the servers cook for you here. Sorry, not as many pictures as I had hoped for because I got lost in the eating... lol. Ambience: On the outside, store was inconspicuous but on the inside there was quiet K-pop music, lighting was warm/soft, and there were not many people. Food: Sides and appetizers were unlimited. The julienne pickled radish and carrots were amazing. The GF loves cheese steamed egg but I don't eat dairy. I recommend the addicting fried rice cake. There were some dull lettuce leaves but most were vibrant appearing, everything was clean. For meats, we tried to go down the list for beef cuts but got too before we could try everything. We ordered - Thin cut brisket: My favorite cut especially to start with. Thin so it cooks fast, tender, not too fatty. Not marinated so goes well with salt and pepper. - Hanger steak: Not marinated but simple, classic, and great with salt and pepper. Some pieces were tougher than others. - Finger meat: Not a fan, maybe the tendons in the meat made it tough to chew and hard to eat with the lettuce wrap. - Soy marinated short rib: Good. Light sweet marinade that wasn't overpowering and retained the meaty flavor. - Soy marinated beef bulgogi: Decent. Would say the bulgogi definitely absorbed too much sauce and a little on the saltier side which kind of overpowered the natural flavor of the meat. Service: AMAZING, best service I've ever received at a restaurant. The server clearly took pride in his work. Recommended to us where to sit to not get splashed by oils from the grill. He anticipated all of our needs. He saw I was getting garlic out of my GF's plate and brought me a separate massive plate of garlic (I am a glutton). Gave us refills of appetizers and lettuce before we even ran out. Cooked everything for us and was attentive throughout the whole experience.

    AYCE - the quality of the meat was surprise great. Esp loved the hanger steak…read more The kimchijigae was actually really good, I ordered twice. So much better than the soybean soup. Not a lot of sides (non-bbq dishes). But the service was great as they cook for you. Matthew was great!

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    Golden Pig

    (30 reviews)

    Murray Hill, Flushing

    Relatively new KBBQ replacing Jeong Yook, but the service here is UNMATCHED. The host & staff were…read moreall incredibly kind and attentive, and service was really well paced unlike most other KBBQ spots. We never felt rushed even though they were busy. It was a bit drafty at the table closest to the doors, but the host was super accommodating and willing to switch our table. He also provided us with some hot tea while we waited - so considerate! We decided on the Mixed Combo B for 2, which comes with pork belly, pork shoulder, brisket, and marinated short ribs. All of the meats are really good. I'm not the biggest fan of pork shoulder, but this was good here! Kimchi stew always hits different at BBQ spots, and Golden Pig's is delicious. We ordered an extra to go! They don't have a takeout menu yet, but the staff was kind enough to pack us some kimchi and rice anyway. Banchan here is simple but done really well. All orders are put in on the tablet at each table. While the layout of the restaurant is still very much similar to Jeong Yook and Baekjeong previously, it's definitely an upgrade. Ventilatation is pretty good but be prepared to still smell a bit after. Prices are super reasonable. Parking is doable but not always the easiest. Looking forward to coming back soon!

    Came here late night around 11pm as a group of 8. They had plenty of seating around this time and…read morewe got seated immediately. Tables were clean and I loved how the chairs can open up and you can put your things inside. We ordered seafood pancake, japchae, combo C Wagyu beef, pork jowl meat, army stew, and fried mushroom with sweet and sour sauce. The combo came with steamed egg and your choice of Kimchi stew/soybean paste stew. I have to say everything was delicious, quality was amazing you can see the nice marbling on their meats! Sometimes when I go to a kbbq, some meats are just meh and tough to eat. But everything was so good. My favorite meat was the marinated short rib. The servers cooked for us and asked us how done we liked our meat and they constantly refilled our kimchi and side salads as well. They provided hot tea and cold water for us too which were stored in really nice carafes. Little small details in this place just elevated the experience for me. I would definitely come back! I think price was very reasonable for a kbbq place as well!

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    Wagyu Place

    (133 reviews)

    $$$$

    Downtown Flushing, Flushing

    I was so busy eating and yapping, I forgot to take any photos. I went on a rainy night during the…read moreweek and the place never filled up, just a couple of tables. The location is the upstairs of a dim sum place that use to have the first floor and second floor. This place use to have the best dim sum. I didnt know they turned the upstairs into a bbq place. The vents are built under the table so you have to be careful getting up bc there is a step. Good ventilation- I didnt smell of bbq when I left. My only gripe is the portions they serve are huge- I would rather smaller portions so you can try more of a variety. Staff was very attentive and cooked everything for you. Sauce station could be cleaner- there was literally 8 people at the whole time I was there. Dessert selections could be better too. It is a bit pricey.

    I came here for a medical dinner program where they brought out about 10-12 different dishes…read morethroughout the evening. The food itself was actually very good and you could tell the ingredients were high quality, especially when they brought out the Wagyu beef for the hibachi. Unfortunately the experience was very disorganized. Our group was seated in the back rooms that can accommodate large groups, and the service felt rushed and uncoordinated. The staff rarely explained what dishes were being served, so most of the time we weren't even sure what we were eating. When the chef started cooking the Wagyu beef hibachi-style, there was no explanation about the cuts or types of Wagyu being served, which was disappointing because that's usually part of the experience. Overall the food was good, but the service and communication really took away from the evening. I might consider coming back in the future, but I'd probably sit at one of the tables in the front and order directly so the experience feels more organized and interactive

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