Sama Zama

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

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Sara Adams

Decent meal, albeit a bit overpriced for the quality and quantity. 50 dollar bill for two entrees, and an appetizer. They do not provide free water, but the staff was kind. Probably wouldn’t consider ever returning unfortunately.

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options as one would except from a Japanese eatery.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Miso Ramen

Emilie Warren

Not super familiar with the world of ramen, but this place was a good lil’ introduction! Murals inside and outside gave it some fun character. Most of the tables would accommodate parties of 1-4. The pork tonkatsu was spicy and delicious, left no crumbs, and hope to return to try out more of the menu!

As a few patrons mentioned there were some weird quirks. Examples: There is no self serve station for condiments, cutlery, etc. It recommends BYOD or offers a small selection. You can easily miss the entrance to their parking lot and have to round the block. The front door was locked even though the establishment was open, etc.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tonkatsu Ramen

david cervantes

I had just got off of working a hard shift ready to eat some salmon rice balls with hot tea and when I arrived there, the owner immediately Told me “We don’t serve your kind” and refused any questions or concerns I had…. I was so shock beyond belief I didn’t know what to do and still dont. I will never ever give my business to such a Communist organization such as this one. So disappointed beyond belief and words…

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Matthew Spotz

I went for my first time this past Sunday and the food was great, Service was on point, and the food nice and hot. I will for sure be coming back again soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Noodles, Rice, Fried

きよたか

There are some local rules, but the cutlet curry I ordered was delicious.
However, the cutlet was tough...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Sarah Moore

This place is great. That ramen is everything you want! Hot pot! Rice balls! Everything is worth the experience. If I were them I would increase prices to cover to-go containers rather than place a note on the table. Or be able to demonstrate compost efforts for waste. I would put the bring your own NA drink notification on the website. I would like to see more green/recycling efforts if patrons are forced to buy bottle/can/glass beverages. Design and experience were truly great. Adventurous kiddos loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Emily Ruoff

Great vegetarian options. And the vegetarian onigiri was wonderful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aaron Hockaday

Small intimate eatery with high quality food. The Udon and Takoyaki were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sauce, Noodles, Takoyaki

Ethan Kushnir

Food was amazing! Would definitely recommend going here for dine in or take out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Peaches

Delicious. A bit pricey, but the food was wonderful and tasty. The host/server was attentive, efficient, and fast. I got the yaki udon with chicken and it was the best choice for lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Noodles

Omar Raheel

I ordered the chicken bento online and paid extra for fried rice and chili sauce, but when I got home and opened it was just plain white rice and no sauce. I called but it sounds like they hung up both times I tried. Kind of a shame because the food was still good but I wish they could have fixed my order

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Lemuriel Kumara

I actually had home delivery but the food was so wonderful and everything was super helpful and nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Noodles

David Elliott

This place is the best ramen in KC! It’s sooo good. Amazing green beans too. Location is iffy so they lock the door but they are friendly and wonderful. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hungeren

Who is cooking back there? I would like to buy you all a case of beer. I cannot put into words how much I enjoy the food here. First off - the service was implacable! She had all of our needs covered and was fast!

Now, I was particularly hungry when we came in, so I ordered garlic mushrooms, the teriyaki chicken, chu shu ribs and some gyoza. For my main I got the combination udon -beef, chicken & shrimp - my two cohorts got chu shu bento and the tonkotsu pork cutlet. All of which where very good! The flavory profile was on point! When your appetizers test better than some other places main courses you know you struck gold.

I spent like 80 dollars personally but I got like 3 appetizers and a meal plus the tip. I was super impressed with everything and can't wait to go back to try and the tonkotsu myself or some of the Raman. New date spot for sure. Still thinking of those garlic mushrooms ♥️

Thank you for the meal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Noodles, Gyoza, Miso Soup, Takoyaki

Brenda

Excellent food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Yaki Udon with Chicken, Noodles, Katsu

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