Sama Sama Kitchen
$$ • Cocktail Bar, Asian Fusion Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Sama Sama Kitchen
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Shaved Bok Choy & Duck Salad
Green Papaya Salad with Nuts
Javanese Braised Chicken
Naughty Nuri Spare Ribs
Braised Pork Mie Goreng
Half & Half Wings
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Whole Fried Rock Fish
Braised Pork Noodles
Pan-Seared Octopus
Sama Sama Kitchen Reviews
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Sama Sama Kitchen in Santa Barbara on State Street. You thought Michelin stars were only for fancy white‑tablecloth spots…
Meanwhile Sama Sama out here serving Bib Gourmand realness with reasonably priced plates. Santa Barbara flavor, Michelin‑approved, and zero starched napkins required. Pet friendly patio!
#SantaBarbara #michelinguide #BibGourmand #foodtok #indonesian
Meanwhile Sama Sama out here serving Bib Gourmand realness with reasonably priced plates. Santa Barbara flavor, Michelin‑approved, and zero starched napkins required. Pet friendly patio!
#SantaBarbara #michelinguide #BibGourmand #foodtok #indonesian
Had dinner there last night. Most friendly service and atmosphere. The best – was by far the chicken wings. I could not get enough with them. We also had the papaya salad and ground chicken dish.
I can't recommend this place enough! I always try to stop here when I'm passing through Santa Barbara because they always have super flavorful and interesting dishes on the menu. I also like that they're meant for sharing since it's generally rich food so you'll want to try a little of this and a little of that.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 - 3PM 5 - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 3PM 5 - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9:30PM 12 - 3PM |
| Friday | 12 - 3PM 5 - 10:30PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 3PM 5 - 10:30PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 3PM 5 - 9:30PM |
Sama Sama Kitchen is a popular restaurant known for its award-winning dishes and creative cocktail menu. The menu features a variety of unusual and tasty options, including the signature wings and duck salad. While the portions may be small for some, the overall dining experience is described as flavorful and satisfying. Visitors should be aware of the mandatory 20% gratuity, which can make the meal a bit pricey, but the restaurant is highly recommended for its efficient service and unique culinary offerings.
The restaurant is praised for its Michelin Star South East Asian-inspired cuisine. Customers have enjoyed the Krupuk lunch special, which includes yellow rice, beef satay, chicken wings, and a smashed Persian cucumber salad. The Crispy Rice Salad, with puffed rice, pork sausages, and fish sauce, is also a popular choice. The chicken wings, available in signature tamarind-soy BBQ and Vietnamese fish sauce/Thai chili sesame flavors, are consistently delicious.
While some dishes may lack the expected spice level of Southeast Asian cuisine, the restaurant provides a satisfying atmosphere and flavor combinations. Customers have enjoyed the Pepe Ikan (steamed cod) wrapped in a banana leaf with a delicious coconut curry, as well as the Bish bowl, which features a tasty herbed salad component. The jasmine rice and cocktail menu have also received praise.