We have been to Sama Sama several times since we arrived in SB a few years ago. It is one if not the best restaurant in town at an affordable price for the quality offered. The Market Fried Fish is a must if available on the menu! Wine list is excellent.Strongly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Fried Rice, Coconut Rice, Green Papaya Salad
Kailesh Patel
Very small portions that would not satisfy a hungry brood and ridiculously expensive for what it offers in terms of value for money. Probably affordable for high living Californians but certainly an indulgence for the rest of us.Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor venue , easily accessible by pedestrians and wheelchair users
$16 for a small bowl of nasi goreng? Plus, there is a 20% mandatory service fee, so it ends up being close to $20? Ridiculous!
B Spandhana
Was a good place. Had their nasai goreng jawa and a fish curry which was slow cooked. Even though the quantity was less,food tasted amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every one Has one
If I could give 10 stars I would! The two bartenders were amazing! These two ladies new their stuff, recommended some amazing drinks. We already knew what we were ordering on someone else's recommendation.You have to try the Crispy Duck Salad. It is Out. Of. This. World. Tasty.We also had their signature wings with both sauces. They are just as worthy!Only con about this place was that we went the last night we were in town and couldn't go back for more.Sama Sama Kitchen will be our first stop when we return soon.
Delicious! From the service to the drinks to the food all was wondeful. Would absolutely return and recommend to those looking for all the flavor and texture!Ambiance- SB casualService- perfection, our server was helpful, knowledgeable and engaged the perfect amountFood- I can't stop thinking about the bok choy and crunchy rice!!Bok choy salad- just do it! So many flavors and texturesCrunchy rice- again so good! So many flavors and textures and divine togetherWhole fried fish- fresh, delicate and the sauce on the side was so flavorfulWings- these were fine, that said I have had really great wings and these were fine which I found interesting as this was their signature and probably my least favorite if I has to pick 1 itemCocktails- perfectly balanced and seasonal so go with what sounds good and you will be happy!True gem in SB, hope they are around for many years to come!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Fried Rice, Traditional Wings, Shaved Bok Choy & Duck Salad, Signature Wings
Cynthia Hoffland (Cindy)
great place to share dishes. waiter was friendly and attentive and food was amazing.
Blackberry BB
Food is more like semi Asian street food but in a fine dining style (very small portion and pricy. The environment is nice tho. Also on reservation it asked what’s the occasion, we mentioned it’s a bday dinner but was not acknowledged at all during dining. So overall experience is just ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Rice Salad
Rajarshi Das
I walked into this place expecting good food but honestly I was blown away with the food. Everything was just special. The duck salad was crispy, fresh, and had a very unique south-east Asian flavor. The signature chicken wings were amazing, highly recommend squeezing the lemon on the wings as the flavor elevates. The nasi goreng tasted authentic. The Javanese braised chicken tasted delightful and very different from anything I have ever had. It goes well with the yellow coconut rice. Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shaved Bok Choy & Duck Salad, Signature Wings
Brittnee Walsh
What I REALLY wish I had a picture of is the crispy rice salad.... But I always dive in immediately and forget a photo. It is honestly one of my most favorite dishes, anywhere. Super crunchy and flavorful and I crave it all the time. Order 2 for the table because you won't want to share. Fantastic cocktails and rotating seasonal specials. We keep coming back again and again. Highly recommend for both a quick lunch or romantic dinner date. This spot hits on so many levels.
Most gangster of flavors and cocktails. Crispy Rice and Vietnamese Wings till I die.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Rice Salad, Crispy Fried Rice, Traditional Wings, Vietnamese Wings, Signature Wings
Not worth the hype anymore
We have been to Sama Sama several times since we arrived in SB a few years ago. It is one if not the best restaurant in town at an affordable price for the quality offered. The Market Fried Fish is a must if available on the menu! Wine list is excellent.Strongly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Fried Rice, Coconut Rice, Green Papaya Salad
Very small portions that would not satisfy a hungry brood and ridiculously expensive for what it offers in terms of value for money. Probably affordable for high living Californians but certainly an indulgence for the rest of us.Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor venue , easily accessible by pedestrians and wheelchair users
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Rice, Braised Pork Mie Goreng, Green Papaya Salad
$16 for a small bowl of nasi goreng? Plus, there is a 20% mandatory service fee, so it ends up being close to $20? Ridiculous!
Was a good place. Had their nasai goreng jawa and a fish curry which was slow cooked. Even though the quantity was less,food tasted amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could give 10 stars I would! The two bartenders were amazing! These two ladies new their stuff, recommended some amazing drinks. We already knew what we were ordering on someone else's recommendation.You have to try the Crispy Duck Salad. It is Out. Of. This. World. Tasty.We also had their signature wings with both sauces. They are just as worthy!Only con about this place was that we went the last night we were in town and couldn't go back for more.Sama Sama Kitchen will be our first stop when we return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. So many flavors and high quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crispy Rice Salad, Chicken Satay, Vietnamese Wings
Always good, always fast, always fantastic service. One of my SB
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was yummy, staff, was super friendly, and love their allergy menu (so helpful!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Brussels Sprouts, Signature Wings
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious! From the service to the drinks to the food all was wondeful. Would absolutely return and recommend to those looking for all the flavor and texture!Ambiance- SB casualService- perfection, our server was helpful, knowledgeable and engaged the perfect amountFood- I can't stop thinking about the bok choy and crunchy rice!!Bok choy salad- just do it! So many flavors and texturesCrunchy rice- again so good! So many flavors and textures and divine togetherWhole fried fish- fresh, delicate and the sauce on the side was so flavorfulWings- these were fine, that said I have had really great wings and these were fine which I found interesting as this was their signature and probably my least favorite if I has to pick 1 itemCocktails- perfectly balanced and seasonal so go with what sounds good and you will be happy!True gem in SB, hope they are around for many years to come!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Fried Rice, Traditional Wings, Shaved Bok Choy & Duck Salad, Signature Wings
great place to share dishes. waiter was friendly and attentive and food was amazing.
Food is more like semi Asian street food but in a fine dining style (very small portion and pricy. The environment is nice tho. Also on reservation it asked what’s the occasion, we mentioned it’s a bday dinner but was not acknowledged at all during dining. So overall experience is just ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Rice Salad
I walked into this place expecting good food but honestly I was blown away with the food. Everything was just special. The duck salad was crispy, fresh, and had a very unique south-east Asian flavor. The signature chicken wings were amazing, highly recommend squeezing the lemon on the wings as the flavor elevates. The nasi goreng tasted authentic. The Javanese braised chicken tasted delightful and very different from anything I have ever had. It goes well with the yellow coconut rice. Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shaved Bok Choy & Duck Salad, Signature Wings
What I REALLY wish I had a picture of is the crispy rice salad.... But I always dive in immediately and forget a photo. It is honestly one of my most favorite dishes, anywhere. Super crunchy and flavorful and I crave it all the time. Order 2 for the table because you won't want to share. Fantastic cocktails and rotating seasonal specials. We keep coming back again and again. Highly recommend for both a quick lunch or romantic dinner date. This spot hits on so many levels.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Rice Salad