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SSAL
- Restaurants
- San Francisco, CA
About this business
Location details
2226 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | Closed | |
| Wed | 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
The ambiance was lovely. Calm decor with earth tones with good lighting and a low noise level. The service was great; friendly and playful. The food was mostly good. I’d say all the small bites in the early courses were excellent. I especially loved the “pancake” ball and the eel wrap. Both packed a punch of flavor and creativity. I didn’t love the cod dish served with rice, not just because it was served with milt, which I personally don’t care for, but also because the sauce seemed incomplete, almost like the authentic v... read more
I’d give this restaurant 1,000 stars if I could. Stellar food, the kindest, most personable staff. Every minute felt delicate. It makes you root for this restaurant. Thank you Ssal and especially Jessica for the unforgettable night. We can’t wait to be back.
Really nice. Some fantastic dishes, though of course i liked some more than others. There are lots of interesting courses — they really try to hit every area, the courses come out fast, and the portions are sized just right. It’s a great, well paced experience with excellent service. Fine dining without ever getting slow or stuffy. They clearly put a ton of care into the experience and it’s very successful and memorable.
Truly some of the best fried chicken there is to offer. Absolutely every single piece was juicy, crunchy, and outstandingly delicious. Fried chicken, cavier, and champagne is definitely a winning combination. All other food servings were also incredibly well done, including the tteokbokki, but of course, the chicken is the star. The most disappointing part of the meal was the restaurant aesthetic. I love a modern, minimalist design, but this was taken a bit too far; it felt very cold and almost off putting.
Easily in the top 5 most memorable dining experiences in my short life. The chef is truly bringing nostalgic and traditional Korean flavours to an elevated and contemporary forum. Everything was accessible but elevated. The scallion pancake with caviar was easily the best bite of food I’ve ever had.
Frequently asked questions about SSAL
How is SSAL rated?
SSAL has a 4.7 star rating with 217 reviews.
When is SSAL open?
SSAL is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
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