Ssam K-BBQ & Bar

EVERYTHING WENT WELL 5+++++Stars.This was a fabulous family dinner night for my family.We choose the Premium dinner for all four of us and it was awesome.It was all you could eat and with many choices of proteins and veggie options.There was no way for anyone to leave still feeling hungry.The restaurant had a cool and friendly vibe and the music added to the good time that was being had by all.Nick our server was amazing and helpful but what added to the great experience was the option to use an iPad to order more food and drinks without having to track Nick down although he was always checking in to answer all questions and had great recommendations.The all food and drinks came out promptly and with smiles.There is a service button on the table if you need more help that the manager comes over as we quickly found out after my daughter kept pressing it while wondering what it was for...LOL.George the manager came over and even pulled up a chair..He is just as fabulous as the chandeliers that hang from the ceiling.We are looking forward to our next visit.

This is a classic kbbq location. We came for dinner and wait short. I called to see the wait time and it was 45minutes wait for a weekday dinner. We actually waited 20minutes only before being seated. This place is suitable for couple, family, and groups. Our waitress was amazing. She was always come to check on our grill and taking away empty plates. Staff were all very kind. Food quality was good. Price was definitely high.Hope this place sticks around.

First time coming here. I went on a Saturday night and the place was packed. There are seats to wait but they may be limited. It took about 70 minutes to get a table after joining the waitlist inside. While the wait to get a table was to be expected, I was more disappointed in the service after I was seated. The meats were good and the experience itself wasn't anything out of the ordinary. However, there was a long wait for my first order. I think they forgot about my initial order given that two of the dishes didn't arrive until 15 minutes later once I brought it up. Once finished, it took a long time to get my check and for them to collect my payment. Restrooms are clean and well kept. The inside is generally clean, but my table wasn't wiped down all the way from the previous customers and the sauce bottles on the side were sticky. Pricing is reasonable.

Very nice, clean, and modern KBBQ- our Pleasanton/dublin/San Ramon area needs more restaurants like this! We walked in on a weekday night at 6:30 and had to wait a brief 10 minutes using their ipad waitlist system. Every table has an iPad for quick ordering and a button to press whenever you need attention. So efficient. The Supreme AYCE is $46/pp. While I would come back here, I have to say that the meats are super hit or miss. So I think the value here is more around $35/pp since the meats aren't as high quality. Definitely order: wagyu beef belly was our favorite, wagyu brisket, spicy pork bulgogi, marinated short rib, spicy brisket Just ok: spicy pork belly, normal brisket Pass on these: all finger ribs, all boneless short ribs

$36/pp AYCE supreme in pleasanton stopped here with my 3 friends on our way from tahoe to the bay around 5pm without a reservation and immediately seated. you order on an ipad at your table, most things are AYCE but they do charge extra for some things (lettuce plate, green onion salad). you have to wait 3 min in between ordering each cart on the ipad, and tbh the food also came out in 3 min... so fast!! the ambiance was really chic and clean. the service was very attentive of clearing out empty plates and changing the grill. Meats were quality - i really liked the short rib and beef belly. all the classic kbbq sides are given to you when you sit down, and you can order more on the iPad with each order. great value ayce kbbq for a great experience and quality meats. would totally return and bring friends to chat, drink and fill our bellies

Korean AYCE BBQ in Pleasanton! I went there to celebrate my birthday because it has got to be a feast! 3 menu tiers to choose from: lunch, (weekdays), premium, and supreme. We went with the premium level. Similar to many other AYCE spots you can only order 4 meats per round. But it's nice that they got a tablet on the table so it's easy to order the next round when you are almost done. They also give you the option to place half an order in case you just want to try something or getting too full. The small banchan side dishes are typical but we especially enjoyed the flavor of its kimchi. The quality of the meats is very good and fresh and selection is vast. Even though the level we chose did not include the Wagyu meats but it was still plenty delicious! The pork belly, beef bulgogi, spicy marinated beef, and short ribs are some of my favorites. Enjoyed and meal very much and the price is reasonable. Highly recommended!

Came here with my friendsto have dinner and I must say service here is amazing!! They are super attentive and not to mention all their meats are amazing and i can tell it's QUALITY !!!! It's super clean inside. I would definitely come back here again.

Another great AYCE K-BBQ spot in the East Bay! I recently had dinner here and it was pretty good. Service was quick and our waitress was very attentive. I believe we had 6 grill changes so our grill was never burnt. They offer a La carte, AYCE premium & supreme. We got the supreme dinner AYCE menu option for $46 pp as it included Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef belly, boneless short rib & rib fingers & other variety of meat options. The restaurants style of ordering is quick and easy as you can order using their iPad on the table. You're only allowed to have 3 items per round for each category. Our food came out relatively quick so we weren't waiting for our food to arrive. For the banchon, they have a wide selection with more sides to choose on the menu. They have a green onion salad that you can request but it's $3 extra. I felt that personally it was a small serving, if I were to spend extra then I would like to have a little more. && lettuce is a $1 ;( The meat quality is good, the wagyu literally melts as soon as you eat it & the pork belly slices are thinner than the cuts you would use for shabu shabu which is crazy! It seems as though the place opened up not too long ago. Part of the restaurant is getting ready to have an outdoor seating area to allow more customers. The restaurant itself is very spacious and clean. They have vents around the grill making it a clean and less smoky environment. Crazy thing is that I barely had any kbbq scent on me once I left. This location is very close to where I work so it is super convenient for me & my bf to stop here for dinner or maybe even lunch lol.

Finally a KKBQ with a generous option of side dishes! My favorite kbbq ritual is gathering the grilled pork belly (juicy here), roll it in some Ssam jam, slappin it hard on the lettuce like some 12 inch subs, spice it up wit some garlic, add in the picked radish and proceed to devour. It was nice to add pickled japenos, and onions Ive found only here.We got the premium meat (2nd highest), and the star of the selection was the pork belly, pork jowl, and octopus.The restaurant was at 70% capacity on a Tuesday night, so be sure to come early on weekends. All parties must be present to be seated. Meat - 3/5 (premium menu)Sides - 5/5Service - 5/5Sso...Ssam KBBQ is quite ssamthing!

Food is very good. Our favorite proteins were the Rib Eye and the squids (we had the All you can eat premium). We went for my birthday and we had a good time. I just missed a good dessert. They had a fake cake and a candle to sing happy birthday which I found cool