Hyunyoung and Junsoo Bae have ample fine dining experience but were inspired to strike out on their own to fill what they saw as a void in San Francisco’s Korean restaurant scene. The result is this tasting menu that draws upon familiar flavors but sets itself apart with a sense of refined simplicity.
Pop a golden puff of sweet potato pancake with a dollop of kaluga caviar straight into your mouth for a delicious bite. Then, scallop mousseline with smoked sable fish wrapped in savoy cabbage is enhanced with a beurre blanc ramped up with Kimpo Yeaju. Finally, a bowl filled with a fluffy pile of bingsu tucked with Madagascar vanilla ice cream and toasted puffed rice is the ideal ending.
Looking to learn more about Ssal and what makes it one of San Francisco’s standout Korean restaurants? Read reviews on Ssal via the Michelin Guide for expert insight into their elevated Korean-American cuisine.
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