Not only is David Chang to thank for this deliciousness, but he founded a noodle bar in NYC called Momofuku Noodle Bar that quickly rose to international popularity. He has also opened many other restaurants and hosts a show on Netflix called Ugly Delicious (definitely worth checking out). He's kinda one of the people in the culinary world that I look up to.
As for the sauce, the first thing that I noticed (of course) was the consistency. This is a nice, thick, red sauce. At only just over $7.00 online, this gem is more than affordable considering the value that it confers. So I'm sated on the consistency and color, as I've made it well known that the aforementioned combination is my favorite.
The next part surprised me in the pleasure that it gave: that of the flavor. This sauce is sweet! Almost as if St Louis style barbecue sauce had notes of wine and soy sauce. Now, normally I'm not huge into sweet sauces, but the Ssäm Sauce has somehow melded a flavor profile that I am completely a fan of. I must admit that it has a saltiness that appeals to me.
The heat level is not super high, but if you're expecting barbecue sauce-level mildness, you'll be joltingly surprised upon sampling this sauce. It has a noticeable kick, but it's not off the charts like some of the sauces I've reviewed in the past. Also, with the amount of sauce that I consumed due to its wonderful flavor, it can build on you.
If I can leave a take away, it would be to do yourself a service and order a bottle of this sauce for yourself. I know that it will be a mainstay in my fridge from here on in.
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