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    4.8 (58 reviews)
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    Michael C.

    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.

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    Sonali P.

    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.

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    Bea R.

    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.

    Mary N.

    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.

    Spicy Pork

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

    Jenny Z.

    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.

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    Jack M.

    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.

    Tansy W.

    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!

    Bulgogi (Marinated Beef) Ssam

    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!

    Pork Mandoo (Korean Dumplings)
    Ashlyn R.

    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!

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    Ann S.

    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.

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    Gena C.

    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.

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    Julia H.

    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!!

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

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

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