Sama Zama

3906 Central St, Kansas City
(816) 756-3600

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Linda Arnold

Went with a friend familiar with Japanese food Friday evening. My nose and palate was amazed at the smell and taste of ofnour orders! I got shrimp fried rice to go for my husband and it was fabulous! Once I understood to entry and seating, I get it! We felt safe and comfortable and not rushed. There were several takeout orders picked up. The owner was very nice too and people eating in there enjoyed their time. We will be going back for dine in and takeout!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacqueline Wendt

Outstanding experience! We were welcomed inside by our server and checked on throughout. The restaurant is very clean, and the music is superb. We had pork gyoza, edamame, and kimchi for appetizers; the BEST gyoza I’ve ever had! We each got a different type of ramen, all 3 were amazing! Highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Caleb Todd

The Takoyaki is so good I'd eat it everyday if I could.
Also recommend their version of Seaweed Salad. So good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Logan Alexander Riley

You can tell the chef values subtlety — no overpowering spices, just clean, confident flavors that speak for themselves.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nguyen Dao

The food was okay, but the service was bad. The way they lock the door and manage guests is strange.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

bleh

Wife and I are had no problem dining in this place until we have a child, not so welcomed anymore tsktsk

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Charlie Wenzel

One of my fav spots in kc. Never do reviews. But love this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Aaron Burns

Very good food. The service was very quiet. Quirky, the front door is always locked. You must let them know that you want in the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Tonkatsu Ramen, Gyoza

Kyoko

I wish 0 stars was a rating I could give. I used to come here often but I was visiting with my Black friend and they denied us entry and said it was too full when it was practically empty inside. I’ve always been happily welcomed in when I come alone but when I was with my friend I wasn’t. We stuck around outside for a minute and a white couple walked in shortly after and they were sat immediately. Proving our suspicions that it was because my friend was a person of color. Do not waste your money at an establishment that is not inclusive. Their discrimination will absolutely turn this into a failing business. 0/10 do better. It’s 2025. This is not acceptable behavior.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Kareen Powell

Always great service and great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Chicken Ramen, Miso Soup, Miso Ramen, Potstickers Gyoza

NegiGeneration

Place is super cute and the food is amazing. The sweet lady running the place does a good job and the food always comes out fast and accurate and tasting great. One of the best ramen restaurants in KC.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steph B

5 STARS! Very, very good food!! Service is so kind and quick. Cute restaurant! :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julia Swanson

Absolutely DELICIOUS. I have dreams over the ramen bowls. One of the best in KC!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andy B

Food was very bland. Ordered the salmon rice balls which are great if you enjoy eating rice with soy sauce. They had very little salmon in them and were bland overall. I expected more for the price. Also ordered the miso soup which was very bland and watered down. The place is very clean and decorated nicely though. No tap water. You have to buy bottles of water.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Taylor Caudillo

If I could leave zero stars I would. The owner saw us coming and simply opened the door and said I’m fully booked today. It was 6 pm on a Wednesday… with several open tables inside. Will not be returning

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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