My recent visit to Ssam Tong restaurant was easily the worst dining experience I can recall. I had the unfortunate pleasure of going there with a date, and it turned out to be a complete disappointment from start to finish.

First of all, when we arrived, the staff seemed completely disinterested in welcoming us. Instead of leading us to a table, we were left standing awkwardly at the entrance, unsure of what to do. It took some time before someone finally acknowledged our presence and bothered to seat us.

We went with the intention of having soondubu chigae and chapchae but also wanted to try the BBQ. They insisted that we order at least two servings, which felt incredibly restrictive and unnecessary considering the other items we had ordered. When we decided not to order BBQ, they had the audacity to ask us to switch tables. Not only was this embarrassing, but they didn't even bother to assist us in moving our utensils or drinks to the new table.

Once we finally managed to place our order, they promptly got it wrong (kimchi pancake instead of seafood pancake) without any apology. It was evident that their level of care for their customers was subpar at best. Throughout the entire meal, we were practically ignored, and it felt like we were invisible to the staff.

The restaurant's ventilation is horrible. Even though we didn't order barbecue, our clothes ended up smelling like smoke by the time we left. It was an unpleasant and uncomfortable experience, to say the least.

The service provided by the waiter was lackluster at best. The busboys seemed more attentive and helpful than the actual waiter assigned to our table. It was quite disappointing to see the staff's disinterest in providing a pleasant dining experience.

The food itself was nothing to write home about. The portions were small, and the taste was average at best. For the price they charged, the quality of the food was far from satisfactory.

On top of everything, the way we were treated left a bitter taste in our mouths. The staff acted as if they were doing us a favor by serving us, which was completely unacceptable.

The seating arrangement in the restaurant was cramped, and at times, the waiter's proximity to our table was outright uncomfortable. It's not pleasant to have someone's rear end practically in your face while trying to enjoy a meal.

To add insult to injury, we left the restaurant feeling hungry and unsatisfied. The meager side dishes we did receive were barely enough, and no one bothered to check if we wanted more.

Throughout the entire meal, no one bothered to check on us or ask about our dining experience. It was clear that customer satisfaction was not a priority for this establishment.

Save yourself the trouble and look for a different dining option. This place is certainly not worth the time or money.