Celebrated birthday dinner here, about 8 of us. Ordered the first set of beef bbq combo and pork set along with casserole, pancake, chapjae (noodles), and soju. The food was delicious and substantial. The service was the best part of this whole dinner experience! The owner was kind enough to offer a free drink and a mini TJ lavender tote to the birthday girl! So sweet and friendly. Would highly recommend! read more

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Food was really good, service was good. Staff was really. We ordered combo beef and order of pork belly for 3 people. Perfect amount of food. The quality of meat was good and reasonable price. Combo comes with the egg dish. Def recommend giving this place a try read more

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This was the worst restaurant experience I have ever had, and I am writing this only after exhausting every reasonable attempt to resolve the matter privately. My boyfriend and I dined at Ssam Tong on Friday, June 12, from approximately 6:30 PM until around 7:30-8:00 PM. We ordered the beef set ($139.99) and a Diet Coke ($3.59). After tax and a 20% tip, we paid $183 in cash. I have eaten at many Korean BBQ restaurants over the years. Nothing has come remotely close to how bad this experience was. The meal started off poorly and continued getting worse. The restaurant was mostly empty, yet the staff were strangely absent throughout the meal. We repeatedly had to ask for soda and water refills. Side dishes were not replenished. Staff were difficult to find. It took over 20 minutes just to get the check despite there being very few customers in the restaurant. The food arrived in a confusing order and portions were shockingly small for the price. The beef set appeared incomplete and several items seemed to be missing. Even the egg arrived near the end of the meal. The meat itself was deeply disappointing. Several cuts were excessively fatty, portions were tiny, and one of the advertised beef selections consisted of only four bite-sized slices. For a meal costing nearly $200 after tax and tip, the value was astonishingly poor. Then we found a dead fly in the lettuce. Not near the food. Not on the table. In the lettuce that had been served to us. The lettuce already looked wilted and old before we discovered the fly. When we brought it to the restaurant's attention, the lettuce was replaced. However, the replacement lettuce looked even worse, with dark spots, holes, and obvious signs of age. At that moment, the entire meal was ruined. What happened next was almost as upsetting as finding the fly itself. No meaningful apology was offered. No compensation was offered. Nothing was removed from the bill. No effort was made to restore confidence in the meal or address the fact that a customer had just found a dead insect in food. Despite how upset we were, we remained polite and respectful. We did not raise our voices. We did not make a scene. There was severe weather outside, and we simply wanted to get through the meal and leave safely. Instead of feeling like our concerns were being taken seriously, we felt dismissed and uncomfortable. The overall atmosphere was unpleasant. The restaurant was extremely smoky, oil and grease were splattering from the grill setup, and the experience felt chaotic and poorly managed. The grill setup itself appeared worn and bent. Other diners appeared unhappy, several tables did not seem to finish their food, and people appeared eager to leave. The worst part came after the meal. Later that evening I became ill and felt unwell after eating there. I then spent days making good-faith efforts to resolve the matter privately before writing this review. I emailed the restaurant. I contacted them through social media. I called multiple times asking to speak with management. My emails were ignored. My messages were ignored. During phone calls, the person who answered repeatedly spoke to me in an aggressive manner, raised their voice, and repeatedly hung up before my concerns could be addressed. I repeatedly asked to speak with management and was unable to have a productive conversation about a dead insect found in food. The calls frequently ended without any resolution. What makes this even more frustrating is that throughout the entire experience, my boyfriend and I remained respectful. We paid in full. We tipped 20%. We gave the restaurant every opportunity to address the issue directly before escalating it. Because I was unable to obtain any meaningful response, I filed complaints with 311, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and the New York State Division of Consumer Protection. I am requesting a full refund of the $183 we paid. I have had disappointing meals before. I have had bad service before. I have never experienced anything remotely like this combination of a dead fly in food, poor food quality, missing and underwhelming items, extremely poor service, feeling ill afterward, aggressive treatment when attempting to resolve the issue, repeated hang-ups, and complete refusal to address a legitimate customer complaint. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant under any circumstances. read more

Ssam Tong - DEAD FLY - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Boss has a very bad attitude when I showed him the steak has too much fat and the seafood pancake is burnt, he told me everyone gets the same thing. read more

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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New place to try out. Parking can be tough but be patient and you'll find a spot. Pretty small place. Food was good but I'm used to LA prices where you get more options for the same price. Definitely get the steamed egg - really good. Service was okay! Attentive at times and then missing at others. read more

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

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

Amazing food. The service Victor took it over the top. We had the beef squid seafood pancakes and tofu and all the dishes tasted delicious. Although the beef was a little bit expensive it was very good and high quality. Will definitely return. read more

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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. read more

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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 ! read more

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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. read more

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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. read more

Ssam Tong - Thinly Sliced Prime Beef Brisket - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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. read more

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To start off I got the galbi short rib and the fresh pork belly, The galbi is pretty good although it was nicely seasoned I feel like they didn't really cook it. (FYI they cook the food for you). The fresh pork belly was soooooooooo good though it was perfectly cooked and so good. The service is pretty good too even though I was the only one here they brought anything out in under 20 min. read more

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. read more

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Pretty run-of-the-mill Korean BBQ. Don't know that I necessarily would ever need to come back but it was worth the try. We went with the unmarinated beef combo, which was on the pricier side than I feel like it would have been at some other spots with the same amount of food. The food was good, but the price and the portion size really just didn't amount to making it super worth it. Always done for a steam egg, which they did well. Dipping sauce/salt was standard. The service is super friendly. Would definitely make a reservation as the spot is small. But once you're in, everyone is attentive and it makes for a nice dining experience. read more

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. read more

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Okay went back and asked the owner what he recommended last time. Pork - Saeng Sam Gyop Sal Beef- Yang Nyeom Galbi But this time around, Victor didn't cook the kimchi for us, which I didn't understand why it wasn't. I ordered the Kalbi Tang again, but to go. read more

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. read more

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Ssam Tong BBQ is a hidden KBBQ gem in Murray Hill! Their amazing marinated meats and perfect steamed egg are a must-try. With friendly service and a welcoming owner, it's a great dining experience. Parking can be tough in the area, but it's worth it! The small intestines were way too fattening. If you enjoy more fattening its for you but it was too heavy. Flushing What we ordered: Pork Belly Small Intestines Tofu Bowl Steam Eggs read more

Food was absolutely delicious, the ambience was perfect, and the service was top-notch. Everything came together for a great dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

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 :) read more

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Food was ok. Had better . Very expensive for mediocre cut and quality. Service was terrible. Asked for napkins and they gave one. Asked for a spare plate for a child they said you already have one. Idiot, if the customer ask, just give. When we asked for take out boxes because we ordered multiple items for taster and was given attitude. As if we were supposed to only finish it in house. Now I know to not only not come , but to encourage others that if they do come, do not over order as they look at it as disrespect Goodluck guys. Had a good idea but might be a crap idea when management is trash read more

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. read more

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Food slaps! If i want good Korean food with friends this is the place to get it and the servers are always accommodating especially for big parties. Been here with at least a group of 10 and both times they were able to fit our table comfortably. We order the standard beef and pork belly. Meat is always good with little fat. We ordered beer and they gave us at least two pitchers for free and we were stuffed by the end of the night so much that we had to refused the third free pitcher. read more

I forgot that I went to this place few years ago and was going to leave a negative review due to the service and the quality of the meat, but i ended up wanna give them another try....This is my first time back after the new design....i love Korean food....and BBQ....this place overall is still not up to the 4 stars review per yelp...service was not good, the boss seems have attitude towards guests that doesn't speak Korean. they supposed to have someone dedicated to cook for us, but it was a busboy or one who's was changing the cooking equipment.... a boss boy or the waitress but it seems doesn't have any experience. The meat was under cook with big fire.. we ended up $260 worth of food but it was not up to the expectation....steak was little too old and dry.....we have to cook ourself .....cuz we told the boss they undercook for us and he was not happy and tell us to cook ourself???? i want to give this place a 3 stars and will go back again to try out one more time before i make any comments..... ur after this type of attitude and don't care manner. I will definitely not going back ever .....we went in as party of 5 adults with 1kid...cuz of the service i will not come back again ever.....by the way, the new waitress was okay and she is trying to help but the boss seems to stop her all the time..... read more

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

The cuts were a bit expensive for my taste. I believe there is new ownership and I can definitely notice a shift in the service. The server wasn't attentive even though there were only two small parties. Brisket was my favorite cut from the set read more

Cuisine: 8 Service: 9 Decor: 6 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Korean BBQ experience varies from restaurant to restaurant due to quality of meat and who's cooking them for your consumption. Well, I'm glad to report that I have been coming here for years because the beef and pork are excellent, while the servers cooking it for you always does a great job. To be completely honest, I go to Mapo next door when I want the best kalbi, and Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi for pork belly. However, when I'm looking for an overall KBBQ restaurant that does both meats well and have good banchan, I come here. With that said, I'm not a big fan of their Kalbi Tang (Beef Short Rib Soup). Meat quality is just as good, but the soup flavor is not to my liking. Seafood Pancake is decent and Spicy Rice Cake with Cheese was okay too. Another major reason why I come to Ssam Tong is because they have great service. The owner is always friendly and often gave us free soju to celebrate special occasions. You can feel the warmth of his genuine sincerity and that goes a long way in having me as a regular customer. read more

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Worst spot ever. They are super unprofessional. There's nobody in this restaurant so I thought I'm like OK I'm just gonna have a good time with my man's. No they didn't even bring our drinks out. The food was absolutely horrible and I said I didn't want it can I please take it back and they said no so I literally didn't even touch the food it was absolutely horrible. I couldn't even cook on the grill. They had to cook in the back and they gave me no meat in my plate. I left that place read more

Woah. What a perfect find. We were on LES and didn't want to move our car to look for parking near ktown so we decided to go with Queens for Kbbq. Knowing that it was going to be quite a drive, we stopped by for a personal size pizza snack at gruppo. While walking here, we noticed this restaurant sat in between a ton of Korean restaurants. Being one of many that were packed, I always wondered how people decide where to go. We entered and luckily there was one table open. We placed our order and was pleasantly surprised by their speed. Everything came out so quickly. They started cooking right away. The Side dishes flooded the entire table. I don't think I've ever seen so many options. I was amazed by the sheer volume and variety. We canceled our rice order and stuck with 2 beef dishes and the seafood pancake. Mind us, we tend to eat a lot with our usual being 3 meat dishes, seafood pancake, soup and rice. After seeing and smelling everything on the table our appetites sparked and we felt so hungry. We ate so fast and couldn't even finish our food. Seafood pancake was crispy and not too flourly/doughy. Great portion of every ingredient. Beef was very flavorful. Egg was a tad salty. All side dishes were addicting. This is truly a hidden gem in Queens. Besides the flavorful food, fast service, friendly service and cleanliness, nothing couldn't been any better for this meal tonight. Thanks for making my visit back to NYC great. read more

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One of the best experiences we've ever had at a Korean restaurant. My husband and I love Korean food but we often get confused with the menu. The chef here could tell we were a little puzzled what to get, he was so polite and attentive, we let him recommend all the dishes, slightly nervous as couple of the meats he suggested were a little pricey. The food came out, he cooked all the meats to perfection, suggested which pickles works best to get the best flavor explosion. IT WAS SO delicious, you could taste that top quality of cuts of meat, so tender and cooked to perfection at our table, it felt like we had our own private chef. read more

LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!! My favorite go to's are the marinated beef short ribs and the thick sliced pork belly. The marbling on the meat is just perfect where it's not too fatty or lean and the pork belly gets fried perfectly. Like cmon look how yummy those photos look!! The banchan, seafood pancake and Japchae are all also equally as amazing. I'm a regular and tend to order these same items but I'm 100% sure all the other items on the menu are chefs kiss . Second, the owner is SO FRIENDLY. He's very warm and welcoming and definitely knows how to do business. Very nice man and down to earth. The food is excellent but what made me a regular customer was the service he provides. I will forever come here!!!!! As for the decor of the place, they have a new cute pig and cow decor that's super cute. Simple but enough! Honestly I'm there to stare at how good the yummy food is, talk to the owner, and eat. Not stare at the walls! Even if there was no decor I would still come. As much as I want to gate keep this place for myself, I truly believe you need to give this place a try. If it's not your cup of tea then it's okay more for me :) **Beware parking is tough in this area especially at peak times. So plan ahead!** read more

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Bomb kbbq This place does bbq right. Excellent banchan and good selection of prime/short rib, both unmarinated and marinated. Comes with free rice, doenjang jiggae, and steamed egg, which is not always a given nowadays. Service was great as well and they cook the meat for you. Prime rib with the trumpet mushrooms was Mt fav. My only (small) qualm was that the pork belly was a little too fatty, should have asked for leaner slices. Otherwise, everything here was perfecto, came out stuffed. read more

olive garden SSam Tong - When you're here, you're family. The owner truly does make you feel like you're a part of the family. Once you've been here a few times, he'll go out of the way to make sure you know you're being fed a lot and fed well. It's a small team, so do have some patience for some amazing KBBQ. The owner marinates the meat all by himself and is willing to experiment and listen to customer complaints. As evidenced when he tested a new recipe for the seafood pancake. His original recipe was good, but the new recipe bumped it up a few notches, being more flavorful and having a little more crispiness. He'll tell it to you straight as you order. The owner is more than willing to provide suggestions if you ask. He's truly a master of his craft. read more

We had a great late night bbq experience here. If you are ordering bbq you have to order at least two bbq dishes. So I would say it might be easier to go as a group of four if you want bbq rather than just as a date night. That being said, we didn't have any trouble cleaning up with just us two. We ordered pork belly at their suggestion and some kalbi. Of course. Because I don't do bbq without kalbi. I also got a Kalbi tang and we shared a pancake. The pork belly was actually amazing and their specialty so I am glad we took their suggestion! We really enjoyed our server and I loved that they added some fish egg on top of their steamed egg! I would definitely try it again with friends. read more

Super solid KBBQ spot in queens! The restaurant is small and casual with a mom-and-pop type of vibe, but nevertheless, my dining experiences at Ssam Tong never disappoints. My go-to order has always been their Prime Marinated Beef Combo, which comes with a selection of beef short ribs and rib eye, perfect for a 2 person group. The meat is always quality: perfectly marinated and tender. I also highly recommend trying the pork jowl and pork belly, super fat and yummy! They also have a great selection of banchans! Service wise, this restaurant deserves 10 stars!!! During my last visit, I came with a group of 6 on a Saturday night. Despite it being pretty much full on a weekend night, the staff and the owner was super accommodating, even served us tea and water while we were waiting for our table. The boss was super friendly, even with the language barrier. My friends are big fans of Korean steamed eggs, and unfortunately that was not on the banchan menu for the night. Seeing how disappointed we were, the boss personally went into the kitchen and had his staff make us 2 bowls of steamed eggs! Throughout the night, he constantly came to check on us and even comped a couple bottles of soju! Parking in the area is a little tough, so be prepared to circle around for a little bit. Overall, I highly highly recommend!! You can bet that I'll be back. read more

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

As a first timers to Ssam Tong K-BBQ we've tried prime Deung Sim, prime Jumul-look, and Saenfg Sam Gyop Sal (pork belly)per our server's recommendation. The beef and pork belly were simply the best we've had - incredibly flavorful, juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked. Every bite was a delight! The service was equally impressive. From the moment we arrived to the time we left, we felt genuinely welcomed and well taken care of. If you're looking for the best K-BBQ and pork belly in town, with top-notch service to match, look no further. We can't wait to return! read more

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

My first time having Korean BBQ and I don't think anywhere else can compare to this restaurant. We were literally fed by the owner. He explained everything and made the experience fun. This place is clean, kind and very yummy! Came from Suffolk for this and it was worth it 100% will come again!!! read more

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York

The meat so fresh. The service here is good very attentive. The atmosphere is chill. The pork jowl was to die for. Was too busy eating don't even take any pics. read more

There was only one waiter serving four tables when the restaurant got busy. I asked the waiter for Korean ssamjang sauce three times, but he never brought it. Every request we made was forgotten, and he continued serving other tables as if we weren't there. The restaurant is very small, and the bathroom was filthy when I used it. The waiter forgot to turn off the gas stove, leaving us to breathe in the fumes, which gave us headaches. I had to turn it off myself. The prices were high compared to the larger, nicer Korean BBQ spot next door. read more

Visited on a Saturday night, good amount of tables with cooktops. The staff was helpful in explaining the menu and recommending dishes. We're started with the pan fried mandu, yum and then ordered the pork belly which was great but the table favorite was the spicy marinated beef (not sure of the cut). Why 1 star off? I think it's a little pricey for the quantity of meat pieces and small portions of bonchons and, although not their fault, parking is tricky in this area. Good but not sure I'd return when there are so many other options in the area. read more

Ssam Tong - Korean Near Me - Flushing, New York