A simple but unique idea turned into delicious reality! These rolls are a perfect, convenient, and super tasty option to get your protein and your veggies :) Each order comes with 2 summer rolls. You pick the protein (Korean style bulgogi beef, spicy pork, chicken, shrimp, and even tofu). If you can't decide, you can choose two for the Half & Half option! The tofu was plain but thoughtfully crumbled (?) so it wouldn't be as hard and tasted great with just the herbs and veggies. It tasted even better with the 2 dipping sauces (creamy sesame + sweet chili sauces which are included in each order. The marinated chicken was really flavorful and salted just enough without being too salty. Again, delish in its own but I doused mine in that chili sauce :D The rolls were brimming with julienned carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, and pieces of lettuce, perilla leaves, mint, cilantro, egg, and even avocado-- each bite definitely had a satisfying crisp without being too crunchy. It was almost a creamy mouthfeel, and I loved how fresh everything tasted! They come neatly packaged but beware that they fall apart at the end, so ready your spoon or fork to scoop up the filings! It's a ghost kitchen (no real storefront), but the person up front will ask you which store you're picking up from (SSam!). The staff member (Gary) came to hand me my order-- He was friendly and seemed thoughtful as he double-checked if I indeed did not meet utensils or napkins as listed on my order. There are some seats inside to eat at but the vibe is quite dead, so plan on taking this to go! I really enjoyed trying these rolls! They taste super delicious, healthy, and heartfelt. Be sure to give them a try :D read more

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I found Ssam through a coworker and now it's become a weekly obsession. Every single meal I've tried has been incredible. You can genuinely taste how fresh everything is. Nothing feels heavy or overly processed, just really well-made, flavorful food every time. And I have to talk about the homemade sauce... it is INSANE. I would honestly put it on everything if I could. Easily one of my go-to spots now. read more

Very large portion size but also feels healthy! The rolls are packed with your choice of protein, and veggies, wrapped in rice paper. I got the half and half with bulgogi and spicy pork. I wasn't the biggest fan of the default sauce but preferred the sweet chili and sesame ones. read more

Nope. This is the last time I'd order from any ghost kitchen. The ingredients weren't fresh at all. What's worse is that the tofu didn't seem to be cooked. Sure, tofu can be eaten straight out of the container, but the consistency was gross, not to mention zero seasoning. The entire thing was bland af. read more

Definitely didn't feel like authentic Korean food in any way, but thankfully I wasn't expecting that going into it. It's a ghost kitchen location so slightly awkward to eat there, but we did it anyways. The wrap itself didn't have much flavor so I leaned in heavily on the side sauces to save it. Felt light and refreshing but overall was a forgettable experience. read more

The SSam - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered from here for lunch delivery. I love a summer roll and was interested to try their take. I asked for the Half and Half with bulgogi and spicy pork. It comes with their house sauce and a sesame sauce. Since I ordered delivery I cannot speak to the service or ambiance. It comes packaged neatly with 4 halves and the sauces all in one box. The rolls were light, fresh, and filling. The spicy pork was my favorite but the bulgogi was great too. Overall, I loved the food and think they have found a unique niche concept. read more

The SSam - Delivery box - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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SSAM - a word that translates to "wrap" in Korean (a dish consisting of meat & fillings wrapped by a leafy vegetable). This is a Korean x Vietnamese fusion concept that focuses on using fresh, flavorful, and healthy ingredients in their food. The most popular menu item is the SSAM - a rice paper wrap filled with crispy vegetables and your choice of protein (spicy pork, beef, tofu, chicken). They also offer rice bowls and salads. Not only do I love both cuisines, but I also love a healthy meal. I decided to give it a try and my overall experience was just okay. Most likely a one time thing for me. First things first... They do not have a storefront. They operate as a ghost kitchen in Midtown Manhattan and share a commercial kitchen space with a few other businesses. They offer both pick-up and delivery. You have to place your order/pay online via one of their third party ordering systems. Their website/socials does not clearly state that they're a ghost kitchen and that they don't accept orders/payment in person. If I had known this, I would've saved a lot more time. Secondly... the service could've been better. I visited on a Friday evening. Upon walking in, you'll see a large counter for pick-up orders and then a few small tables to the side if you want to dine in. There was one employee at the counter. I was not greeted and she wasn't too helpful or engaging. I was initially confused because I didn't know you couldn't order in person. This was my first time ordering from a ghost kitchen, so excuse me if I'm SlOOOOoow... lol. So I scanned the QR code on the counter with my phone and placed an order for the bulgogi ssam ($16.49). It took around 20 minutes to get my food. The owner finally came out and I overheard him and the employee at the front discuss the delay in service. Apparently there was a miscommunication between the two... The owner was very nice and apologetic - he gave me a Korean grape soda on the house. I appreciated the gesture. As for the wrap... I don't think it was worth the ~$20 (including tax + tip). -The portion size is suitable for a healthy snack or light meal. If you're very hungry, this might not do it for you. Mind you, I'm a 5'1" 115 lb gal and I was still hungry after eating this. -The ratio of meat to veggies could be better. Too many crunchy veggies and not enough meat to balance it out. -The bulgogi (marinated beef) was not very flavorful and tasted bland. Was it even marinated??? -The veggies and other ingredients (egg, cucumber, carrot, apple, bell peppers, tomato, lettuce, avocado, onion, mint, cilantro, perilla leaf) were fresh. -What I did enjoy was the texture of the rice paper wrapper and the flavorful sauces. The wrapper was soft, chewy, and slightly sticky. Both the peanut sauce (peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic) and the signature sauce (pineapple, fish sauce, garlic, chili, lemon) were very good. The peanut sauce was nutty, creamy, and savory while the signature sauce was a blend of tangy, sweet, fishy, and spicy. The sauces saved my wrap and added all of the flavor I needed. Overall, I did not taste the fusion of Korean & Vietnamese flavors. I really just felt like I was eating a Viet summer roll appetizer. The prices don't give you great value. I like the concept, but it didn't hit the spot for me. read more

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We ordered takeout from the Ssam, which is a ghost kitchen that shares its space with other restaurants like Jersey Mikes. There's a few seats inside, but it's not very comfortable. We ended up taking our meal to Bryant Park nearby. I got the tofu wrap and added the extra house sauce. It was a super light and refreshing meal, since the wrap is mainly just vegetables with a bit of protein and egg. It comes with two sauces by default (sesame and sweet chili). I was surprised to see that the meal came with two wraps, but they're both modestly sized and the filling isn't too heavy. Overall great meal option, especially if you're looking for a fresh lunch or dinner option. read more

The SSam - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered a half and half to go (they operate in a ghost kitchen!) Got the chicken and the pork ssam and much preferred the pork since it was a lot more flavorful. It tasted very healthy and clean, but was not mindblowingly good and the portions were on the smaller side. More of a snack than a meal in my opinion, and also a bit pricey for what you get. read more

The SSam - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Food was exceptionally fresh and extremely tasty. Who needs fancy linens and table service when food is excellent. I will be going back.

This was an amazing experience!! The spicy pork was fantastic and so fresh!! Looking forward to ordering again!! read more

The SSam - Spicy Pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The rice wrap here is really good. The wrap is perfectly cooked, and the proteins, both the bulgogi and the chicken, are excellent. However, I found the buffalo sauce on the chicken to be a bit one-dimensional; it tasted like regular hot sauce, and I would have appreciated some Korean flavors to add complexity. Overall, the execution of the ingredients was exceptional. The wraps have a slightly high vegetable-to-meat ratio. While everything was delicious, I would have preferred fewer crunchy vegetables and perhaps something soft to diversify the texture. A combination of crunchy, meaty, and soft elements would have been ideal. The peanut sauce was excellent. The service was really friendly, even though the place operates more like a pickup counter with some tables and lacks ambiance. It's more like a ghost kitchen setup. That being said, I thought it was really good. The vegetable-to-protein ratio is probably traditional; it's just not my personal preference. read more

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Quite good for what it is - a reasonably priced healthy option that still tastes pretty decent. This is a take out or delivery only place so you have to order ahead of time online (we used seamless). When you arrive, you just ring the bell at the window and someone comes by to bring your order. We got two half-half rolls so we could try 4 different kinds. Our favorites were the spicy pork and the bulgogi, but we also enjoyed the tofu and the shrimp. People rave about the pineapple sauce but our favorite was the peanut sauce. The chips and dip are not worth getting - they were too thick and not that good. The pork mandoo weren't bad - they weren't greasy and tasted air fried. For two people, we got 4 rolls plus 2 sides (10 pork mandoo and the chips and sauce) and our total was about $46. Will definitely return! read more

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I was saying nearby and looking for something quick and easy and fresh and vegetabley and this was perfect. I got the signature dressing salad and was honestly blown away by the dressing - which like honestly, when does that happen - it was so good. It's hard to describe, but its a perfectly tangy and sweet and salty, pineappley explosion of flavor and so incredibly good. The salad was so fresh and good and I topped it with bulgogi. I am a huge fan of this place. read more

My go to place to grab something quick, light and fresh when i'm in the office. I've literally grabbed this 3 days in a row LOL. Each time the taste is consistent and fresh. So far i've tried the bulgogi & chicken ssam, good ratio of veggies to meat. The Bulgogi sam comes with a garlic fish sauce and a roasted sesame/ peanut sauce that pair so well together. The fish sauce pairs really well with the mint and other veggies in the wrap & the sesame sauce is umami and so good. The chicken sam comes with the same sesame/ peanut sauce and a hot sauce. Personally, I like to mix the two sauces together but each their own. Def will be ordering again to try their pork ssam. So far bulgogi has been my go to! read more

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It took FOREVER to get my order. It would have been nice to know this place is mostly for to-go orders and not a real restaurant sit in place. The food was pretty dang awesome though. I would only recommend getting this if you are going to have it delivered and you are not hungry. read more

The SSam offers healthy, delicious rice paper wraps that each feature 14 fresh ingredients, fusing Korean and Vietnamese cuisine. They're filled with crisp and flavorful vegetables, and you can choose your choice of protein from bulgogi, spicy pork, chicken or tofu. I haven't been to this location, but they delivered to my apartment. Everything arrived fresh and well-prepared. I was very happy with the quality of the wraps. They were healthy yet filling. read more

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I cannot recommend enough! I popped in here by chance during a work trip and I actually received one of the best service experiences I've ever had in my life. The restaurant (ghost kitchen) itself was a little bare bones when I went because they had opened not too long before - but the owner himself greeted me when I came in, asked me what I typically like to eat and recommended items based on my answer, and then went back to the kitchen to make the food fresh himself. He said he had just hired one other employee and was actively teaching her as well. He checked in multiple times and let me try some other items I had never tried before. He is a great chef and deserves the praise! read more

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Delicious wraps that work well for a light meal. There wasn't much protein and filling in the wraps as I personally prefer but I think I eat more protein than the average person and. most people will enjoy just fine! Prices are reasonable for the quality and location. read more

Had been eyeing the Ssam as an option for a yummy healthy workday lunch/snack. The concept is vietnamese/korean rice paper wraps that are filled with a protein of choice and a bunch of fresh veggies and herbs. Note that this is strictly a pickup situation-- there is a window to ring and you provide your name and they bring out the food when it's ready. I knew from other photos that each ssam order comes with two wraps which are sliced down the middle but couldn't gauge how filling they would be. I was ordering for myself and one other person and ordered 3 ssams-- spicy pork, bulgogi, and marinated chicken. My personal favorite was probably the marinated chicken for a lighter protein option. The bulgogi was also very good and had more of an authentic korean profile with the perilla leaf inside. These were much more filling than expected. I had three pieces and was pretty stuffed so an order per person is definitely enough. Service here was great as well! The owner handed me my food and even provided a free drink in my order. I'll definitely be back soon!! read more

The SSam - Bulgogi (Marinated Beef) Ssam - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The Ssam is a ghost kitchen, so it took me a while to find it, as other restaurants also share the same space. But the owner was super helpful and friendly and sorted me out even though I was late for my pick-up! I ordered the tofu ssam, which was super fresh and healthy. read more

The bulgogi ssam just might be the best thing I've ever tasted. It's so flavorful and full of so many delicious fresh veggies. Also feels like a healthy lunch. Love that it doesn't come in too much packaging. read more

The SSam - Bulgogi ssam - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

so finger licking good!!! Doing for free sodaaa !! Love ott yayyyyyyy. The drink is good

this place was really great for lunch! it was a lot of food (barely finished) and there are some veggies under the meat that mixed well with the bowl! pick up was easy (there's nowhere to sit and eat). p.s. another plus is i used classpass to order this and they prepared the food right on time! definitely would order again! read more

The SSam - bulgogi Bulgogi (Beef) Over Rice - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing healthy food. Portions are good and special pineapple sauce is must! with the rolls. If you like Korean food with Vietnamese spring rolls, this is the one! I also had Bong Bong the grape juice and it's delicious. Highly recommend. One thing is, not a walk in restaurant. You have to order it using their website or here Yalp and pick up to go only. But, it's worth it! read more

The SSam - Bulgogi (Marinated Beef) Ssam, Pine apple and peanut sauce, Bong Bong (Korean grape juice). - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The Ssam has Korean and Vietnamese inspired rolls wrapped with rice paper. I was able to try the Jeyuk and Bulgogi ssam and both are delicious! I can tell the restaurant uses high quality and fresh ingredients. The ssam is quite filling and they are generous with their filling. The server was really nice and even offered a free drink with my order. Note that they only offer pickup only and currently do not have seating available. It is the perfect spot to pick up a quick bite for lunch! read more

The SSam - Jeyuk (Spicy pork) Ssam - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious food -- I'd recommend the restaurant offer lime slices or some sort of peanut sauce (I didn't like the spicy sauce, the mustard one is fine). The concept is right up my alley and super healthy. I love the ease of ordering too Interior isn't ideal for eating so I'd recommend pickup The manager hand-delivered my order and was extremely nice. I'll be back read more

The SSam - Tofu SSam and Shrimp SSam combo (both delicious) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Coworkers and I were looking for a lunch spot nearby the office and decided to check it out. We wanted something light and the rice paper wraps sounded perfect. I got the bulgogi ssam with rice paper chips and an iced Vietnamese coffee. Really enjoyed the ssam that came with two different sauces (peanut butter based and pineapple based), perfect meat to veggie ratio. The rice paper chips were tasty with the dip that came with it. Was a bit surprised that it shared a location with Jersey Mike's and was sort of a ghost kitchen concept. You have to order online and either pick it up or get it delivered; there's no one to take your order. However, there is a staff that takes your name and gives you your order once ready. Recommend if you're looking for something light and refreshing (though the ssam is pretty filling)! read more

The SSam - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I tried the pork and the bulgogi ssam wraps. Both were fresh and well wrapped. It was very satisfying and light. The only thing I didn't like was the sauces that came with the ssams. It came with 2 and neither were flavorful or added to the wraps. read more

look, i'm a korean. like, from korea korean. meaning, i can only eat so many salads, bowls or sandwiches before i start going mad. if it were up to me, i'd be ordering kimchijiggae or dwenjang, or even its stinkier cousin, chunggookjang (iykyk), everyday. but unfortunately i have hella coworkers and i'm not tryna be labeled as THAT person. which is why i'm so happy spots like ssam exists! it satisfies my asian umami tastebuds while still being healthy, you can easy order thru their website or on grubhub and first time customers get a great discount - take advantage! without the discount, the wraps are about $16 depending on your choice of protein, very on par with what's in the neighborhood. but when i walked to pick up my order, i was a bit annoyed at myself bc i didn't realize ssam was part of a nimbus kitchen!ghost kitchens have historically done me dirty (looking at you wonder) but ssam is the outlier bc one bite is all it took to know that i was wrong to judge so quickly. the owner(?) came out from behind the counter and asked if it was my first time ordering (yes), and said bc they are new, they welcome any feedback! reallllly appreciated that personal touch esp it being a ghost kitchen! i've now tried the bulgogi wrap, jaeyook wrap, and the pork dumplings and i've yet to be disappointed! the wraps are light, healthy and refreshing w your protein of choice carefully wrapped w other cronchy veggies and a thin but wide egg omlette (ensuring you get egg in every bite), in rice paper - think summer roll vibes. the wraps are super balanced, perfectly filled and filling without weighing you down, and nutritious and healthy without eating a mouthful of grass. the wraps come w two sauces which tbh i haven't tried bc i really don't think the wraps need anything else - they are perfect as is! if you're looking for a healthy, easy to eat (not messy), fast casual lunch spot, i highly recommend ssam! read more

Food for excellent. I would get it every day without an ounce of guilt bcz it's the good & it's healthy enough to do so. The flavors of the many ingredients makes it so good. & there are two rolls per order, bonus. I usually have one for lunch then the other for dinner. read more

I was looking for something different for lunch, and these healthy rice paper Korean/Vietnamese wraps were a perfect choice. The fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be adding this place to my regular rotation! read more

Fantastic and healthy! 50% off if you are a first time patron. The owner gave me my food and was very nice. Really delicious and the sriracha sauce was pretty tasty. read more

We found it via a Google search and didn't read that it was a delivery and take out only location, so we ordered it up on the spot. I got the sesame dressing salad, which was a healthy portion of fresh greens, tomatoes and avocado, and a delicious sesame oil dressing. Service was excellent, only about ten minutes before our orders were ready. As this is a ghost kitchen, the waiting area was utilitarian and clean. read more

Tasty, healthy, quick... it doesn't get much better than this! I ordered the chicken ssam, and it was fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced! If you want to do portion control, portions were done very well. 1 order of the chicken ssam had two smaller wraps, each cut in half. I was comfortably not hungry anymore after finishing 1 wrap, and I'm a food inhaler trying to eat better. This is takeout or delivery-only for now, it seems. Ordering online was easy. The order was done very quickly, the packaging was thoughtfully done, and Gary was very nice! read more

The SSam - Chicken SSam - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I work in the area and was looking for a healthy and tasty option for lunch and stumbled upon this place on Yelp and it did not disappoint! The food was so good and deceivingly filling. I only had half of one of my bulgogi wraps with some of their rice chips and I was full but I ate another half because it was so good. The dips that came with the chips and the wrap were delicious! For the amount of food I got (I ordered a bulgogi wrap and the rice chips) for $20 this place is a great deal especially for this area. I was told that there is usually a sitting area to wait for the food but the building is currently undergoing some construction so that was not available. They were so nice and accommodating after my wait that I did not mind. I strongly recommend this place. read more

The ABSOLUTE healthiest and most delicious spot I've found in a LONG time. Their Ssam is extremely nutritious (this coming from a nutritionist) and just as delicious!!! Very very kind customer service also--they are great with special requests and so flexible, which is HARD to come by in NYC. Could not recommend more --mostly for their Ssam, as I haven't tried other options yet (I've been multiple times but was so impressed by the Ssam that I did not want to order anything else) It surprised me how perfectly all the ingredients went together--definitely give it a shot!! The package it comes in is super cute too. The kitchen was easy to pick up from and the owner even handed it directly to me and gave me some helpful recommendations about how to combine sauces on my rolls. read more

OMG. I am a hard-core foodie. It is rare that I find a food that I have never eaten before and is not typically available and it absolutely blows my mind. The last time was finding an amazing Khao Soi in Gardena CA. Ssam takes things to another level. I was super confused walking into this place, it is a shared kitchen that also cooks Mexican food and Jersey Mike's oddly enough. Hard to find, it is across the street from a big AYCE Korean Bbq restaurant. When you walk in, it is a totally sterile environment and does not look like a restaurant. No signage or decor anywhere. I asked for a menu and they said they don't have one, you have to order online. The owner happened to be in the front and walk me through the ordering method. Apparently, this is a fusion cuisine that comes out of Korea and Australia somehow. I ordered a half-and-half Ssam roll. Half bulgogi and half spicy pork. They roll it up with fresh vegetables and egg in a rice paper wrap like a fresh Vietnamese spring roll. You then pour some sesame sauce and a pineapple spicy chutney that is ridiculously delicious. Absolute flavor bomb. The meat is so tender. Chewy texture of the spring roll wrapper and kick from sauces was amazing. If I lived here I would eat here weekly. Ends up being too huge rolls for about $15, great value for something this fantastic. Highly highly recommend. read more

The SSam - Bulgogi and spicy pork - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious food delivered or to go! And the owner is so nice! It was so delicious that I didn't have time to snap a pic. I got the Bulgogi Bibimbap and the pork pot stickers. So good that I'll have to go back for more. So fresh. read more

It's my first time coming across Korean-Vietnamese fusion cuisine - I'm all for the crossover of my favorite tastes - and OMG it did not disappoint! I got the bulgogi ssam and it was freaking incredible! It looked like it was made with so much care, so perfectly and delicately assembled, all the ingredients looked and tasted fresh, and my mouth is watering so bad just thinking of how good the bulgogi (and the whole thing) was. The plentiful bulgogi was so tender and tasted as delicious as it gets! And the 2 sauces that come with the ssam give 2 very different but extremely pleasurable experiences to your tastebuds, I loved both and used up every last drop on the ssam. I was so satisfied after eating and felt good because it felt much healthier than stuff I usually eat. I wish I lived closer to this place but will def stop by as often as I can! I highly recommend trying out this place, you won't regret it (unless it's regret that you became addicted to this food)! Healthy, delicious, affordable, and UNIQUE food in the heart of the city! read more

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