# Saam SF: Thai restaurant review

> Saam's high prices and underwhelming dishes disappoint despite Michelin-starred chef's pedigree.
- Title: Saam SF: Thai restaurant review · The San Francisco Standard
- Summary: Saam's high prices and underwhelming dishes disappoint despite Michelin-starred chef's pedigree. Saam, a SoMa Thai restaurant by Bangkok chef Ton…
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- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/19/saam-soma-thai-restaurant-review
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## Saam opens in SoMa
Saam, a new Thai restaurant in SoMa, opened three months ago with big ambitions.
## Chef Ton Tassanakajohn
Executive chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn operates two Michelin-starred restaurants in Bangkok.
## Tuna za jin dish
The tuna za jin, four chunks of yellow tomato with crispy shallots and coriander sauce, was underwhelming.
## Muek nam dam
Muek nam dam, a garlicky squid-ink bowl, fared better than the tuna za jin.
## Gaeng khack yawa
Gaeng khack yawa, an underseasoned Javanese beef curry, had overcooked beef.
## High prices
Dinner costs $39 for squid noodles and $68 for beef curry, pushing the limits of value.
## Room design
Saam has an earth-toned interior with dried herbs arranged like an altar.
## Comparison to Bangkok
Saam's menu differs from Bangkok restaurants, with fewer rice dishes and curry options.
## Conclusion
Saam is best enjoyed as part of a compare-and-contrast survey of San Francisco's Thai scene.
## Key takeaway

Saam, a SoMa Thai restaurant by Bangkok chef Ton Tassanakajohn, has high prices and disappointing dishes despite Michelin-starred restaurants in Bangkok.