My new obsession. I have lived in lexington for 7 years now + high school graduate 2016 Henry Clay. I have never been to SAM's until this year and I love it!! Service is always kind & swift. The ambiance inside is very relaxing & I really appreciate all the food pictures on screen when you order! Their Bao buns are to die for. $8.95 Last night we ordered: Spicy Rainbow Roll - spicy (tuna, salmon, escolar, or shrimp), avocado, cucumber, topped with chefs choice of tuna &/or salmon &/or yellowtail &/or escolar &/ cooked shrimp &/or grilled eel + spicy mayo $13.95 12 piece Dynamite Special - crab stick, avocado, (tuna, salmon, or shrimp) 8 pcs + chefs choice nigiri 4 pcs $18.45 read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Appetizer BAO - steamed bun with pork chashu (or teriyaki chicken) $8.95 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Food was delicious! Ordering at kiosk was okay. Table service was good. We will definitely return.

Randomly ran across this place while I was out running errands. The miso chicken teriyaki ramen was absolutely delicious and huge portion. I definitely had some for a second round for leftovers. When you walk in, you'll order at a little kiosk. You can sit and look at their huge menu to decide before ordering. They also have pictures of everything on the tablet (which I love). Then they'll bring it out to you in a to go container. Some may get upset about not having dishes/someone waiting on them, but it totally works for them here. I will absolutely be back without a doubt. read more

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Good food, clean environment, Fast service, nice wait staff. Hours are inconvenient but when you're good like they are you can do that I guess. read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Register - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

If it's ramen season then that's your reason to check out this gem in Lexington. Hands down the best ramen spot in town and anyone who says differently needs their taste buds checked out by a doctor. This is an authentic experience with ramen that hits the spot. The spicy kimchi ramen is a must try if you like heat. Everything is cooked to perfection and every bite you can tell that a lot of thought and care went into making the dish. The portions are wonderful. The best way I can put it is that it is ramen that fills your stomach and your soul. read more

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Not sure why this owner's response is to focus on the nationality of the customers and masking....can't seem to address his food quality issue but gives out advice about learning what the CDC is recommending. THIS may be the reason the quality of their food was not up to par. As per my response to the owner, I have no problems with people choosing to mask. My issue was with the rude way in which they handle the customers by slamming the plexiglass in their face after yelling out peoples names. And if your business is so concerned about covid, maybe clean that touchscreen or have some cleaning cloths there so that we are not all having to order food touching that screen behind everyone else. There is no bathrooms available in this place to wash our hands and they request that you use the shopping plaza trash bins outside to throw away your disposable food containers, which by the way, were quite full...wish I had gotten a photo of that... read more

I DO NOT recommend this restaurant at all. Food sub par. Menu descriptions no accurately described I ordered the Crab Donut. In the description no where did it say rice. When it came to the table rice was the main part. So I returned it and she was hateful. She then said your salad will be right out. I ordered the Yummy Salad. With no Teriyaki chicken. Grilled chicken only. I put it in the notes. When I received the salad it was covered with sauce. I took it back to her and she said that's how it is. She was very rude when I asked her to refund both dishes. She refunded me but told me I was wrong in a very aggressive way. Her service was unacceptable. For a miserable experience and sub-par food (my husbands meal) go here read more

I wish I could have been here before COVID, but it appears they have made some pretty extensive changes to the place because of COVID. For the most part there is no dine in. They have put up a wall and there are two tables in the area to sit in which are not attached to the regular HVAC system.... cold in winter. That being said, the food was good. I got a tuna bowl and the tuna was fresh. My husband got ramen and really liked it, but there is no dine in experience. Everything is served on disposable plates/containers. I ordered a hot sake and in came in a coffee cup. All drinks are bottles (even water). Typically when I go out to eat, I want the experience and service too.... this is not the place, but would be great for take out. read more

Ordered tons of sushi! Everything was amazing and the staff were very nice and attentive. Reasonably priced, and also lovely drink options.

We just paid $68 for a light lunch for two people and the food looked and tasted like something from a sorry bento box. The gyoza was all pork, no seasoning, and did not come with dipping sauce, just a packet of soy sauce. The edamame salad was entirely lacking in dressing. It was also weirdly modest for the price. The fish was square and clearly from a freezer bag. There are several good sushi options in Lexington. This is not one of them. read more

Holy cow is this place fantastic. I was in the market for decent ramen, as I've had a hard time finding it in Lexington, and YUP - this place made it happen!! We got the Spicy Ginger Miso & the Spicy Tonkotsu broths... both were astounding. The ingredients were super fresh and everything was packaged so neatly and perfectly. We also ordered the Fantasy roll and, uh, *chef's kiss*. This will be my go-to for ramen moving forward. Also, their COVID precautions are stellar. read more

I mean it's good. I feel like it tastes authentic. You don't get a server per se, maybe you can? You walk up to a tablet and order. It's good to see pictures of the food but if you don't know what you're ordering its kind of pressing because there's a lot to go through. You can watch them cook behind a glass and the dining room is quaint. It was very pricey for soup and 1 piece of sushi it was $35. I had a craving for ramen but I may try something else next time I go there. read more

I've gotten takeout from here twice now, the first as a poke bowl and the second was spicy vegetable ramen with an egg. The poke bowl I really enjoyed. It had a ton of toppings that meshed well together with a good serving of fish. I will be back to try another bowl and some sushi. The ramen was mediocre. I would like to preface this with the fact that I'm coming off of 8 months in jersey where I was able to enjoy the best of NYC ramen, so I have high expectations. I'd give the spicy miso broth an 8/10 and the noodles and toppings a 5/10. I like my bamboo shoots crunchier and my lotus roots less crunchy. Noodles were just average. Overall experience here with staff has been great - my ramen was nice and hot still by the time I got it home, and they have a table to wait at if your take out order is not ready when you arrive. Would definitely recommend for poke, would recommend for ramen if you aren't picky, and i will return soon for sushi. read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - SAM sushi bowl with tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Located behind Cheddar's off Man O' War, tucked away in the shopping mall.. The roll was alright but wasn't my favorite. The service was attentive and the prices were moderately priced. They have a huge selection of sushi rolls, ramen and other goodies in the menu. read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

My son and my self went for dinner tonight and he had miso ramen bowl and sushi and I had two rolls myself, I have never been but it was very good and they have a large selection to choose from, I would definitely go back I think it's better than the sushi/steak house that's down the road. The staff was very polite and the restaurant was very clean along with the restroom, If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Sushi always tastes fresh and there are a variety of combos to choose from! Lovely staff and quest clean restaurant. The sake gift set is classy and I not only enjoy the sushi, but also the bowls, soups, and salads are all quite delicious. One of the best places for sushi in town. read more

This place is one of the best sushi places in Lex for the price. It just doesn't have a ton of reviews due to its location in Hamburg

I don't like to write reviews under 3 stars, but in this case I feel it's warranted to share my experience. After an afternoon of shopping in Hamburg, my girlfriend and I were ready to have dinner. We felt like something outside of the chains and opted for a local option. When I found a local ramen spot with 4 stars, I was hoping for the best. We walked into the shop and it looked brand new. It was very clean inside. When we sat down, we both noticed a smell in the shop. It smelled like a light scent of bleach. This was our first point of hesitation if we should stay and give it a try. We reviewed the menu and decided to go with a standard bowl of spicy ramen. The ramen was taking a long time to come out. While I was waiting, I walked to the bathroom and saw into the kitchen. No one was working in there. The wait staff was pulling double duty in the kitchen. After about 20 mins, we received our ramen. The ramen was cold! The broth was cold and the meat slices on top felt like they came straight out of the fridge. We immediately tried flagging down the waitress. After about 5 mins, she acknowledged us and came over. We told her of the issue and she was unsympathetic. She said ramen can also be cold and if we wanted it. There was no apology and no attempt to remedy. We sent it back and walked out. read more

This looked like a carry out only restaurant. We don't want to carry out. Covid was scary, there was a time for fear. But it's past that now. Time to go back to normal. read more

Noticed a new sushi place nearby the house and figured I would give it a try. A good friend recommended I get the spicy teriyaki beef ramen so I figured I'd give it a shot. I went on a Friday night and wasn't looking to dine in so I place an order to go. I placed my order somewhere around 7:50PM (give or take a few minutes) and I received my food at around 9:05PM. Now, I typically don't mind waiting on a take out order but to wait for over an HOUR? By far the longest I've ever waited on food in my life. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. Maybe 5-7 guest were dining in and probably another 4-5 waiting on to go orders. So, if you're looking to get in and out I recommend calling ahead.... WAY AHEAD. As for the food? It was fantastic. A great bowl of ramen so big that I couldn't even consider eating it in one sitting. The teriyaki was a little over cooked for my liking but it went well with the miso soup and the accompanying vegetables. I give the food a 4 star but the quality of service is definitely lacking at a soft 2. read more

Came here for lunch and tried the Pork Chashu BAO - it is addictively delicious! Started with the Seaweed Salad and Sashimi which were both fresh and perfect. Run by an adorable husband and wife team, he creates the beautiful sushi items and she does the cooked items and runs the front of the house. Today's special was (from what I could understand) Curried Pork over Rice with a salad. There are also Sushi specials too. Since I wanted to try the BAO, I didn't have room for the specials. It's pleasing to see word is spreading, as they were pretty busy for lunch. Looking forward to many great meals at this place! read more

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Not great, came out of my way to get more authentic ramen. I am still looking for it. Frankly i have better places to go, and i am impressed this place is still open. read more

Had a lunch date here with my love last week. It was our first time eating here and we were very pleased! We both had the vegetable ramen and spicy sushi lunch combo. We also ordered the crispy roll to share, which was delicious! The ramen was tasty and perfect for a cold and rainy day. The sushi was excellent, and even though I enjoyed the specialty roll, the spicy crab roll was simple and exceptional! We will definitely return! read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Vegetable Ramen & Sushi lunch combo (spicy crab), and Crispy Roll above. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Best hole in the wall sushi and ramen restaurant! Best in town. Highly recommend !!!!

I have eaten at SAM's many times and have tried the ramen, gyoza, yakisoba, and salad..ALL have bee exceptional! Every time I come back I am reminded just how much I love this place! Sam and the other restaurant personnel are extremely friendly and kind! Highly recommend!! read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Chicken Yakisoba - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I have been trying to find good udon for over a year now and finally found it! This stuff is soo good! read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Spicy Creamy Coconut Milk Udon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Wife and I went here today for dinner. Was given free Miso soup which tasted like most other places. Ordered Edamame(was cold & small serving) along with Pork & Chicken Gyoza (no dipping sauce was provided as it is at most places) for starters. All in all decent tasting, but won't order them again. As for main course the wife and I just wanted some basic sushi so we ordered the Sun Shine Platter (pictured). This was all in all good basic sushi that we'll get again. As far as staff everyone was super nice, but one could tell they were all very nervous since they just opened. I hope they do well and get more uniqueness in the atmosphere so they stand out from the crowd a bit more. read more

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Just ordered grub hub 26$ bowl of spicy tonkatsu pork ramen. Absolutely terrible. Egg over cooked meat is dry Tastes sooo salty literally like you are sipping on soy sauce. I am not even salt sensitive, I love salt on my food and usually add to my meal. This is honestly inedible. Never ordering from here again. read more

Such delicious food and great service. Would recommend trying!! Cozy ambiance and very clean. Diverse menu with fresh ingredients

My husband and I tried this place for the first time this past weekend and I have to say, it must be very underrated, we were the only two dining at around 3 pm on a Saturday. The sushi was very fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I like the option to choose different proteins in the rolls. The flavors are great. Service is friendly, food is fast! read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Tropical shrimp roll. Pretty good. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We ordered carry out ramen bowls from here last night and they were pretty good! I would have liked the pork to be a little more tender or browned a little, but it tasted good and the portions were big. We will definitely come back! read more

SAM Sushi is more than my neighborhood sushi bar. SAM Sushi is my weeknight hideaway and favorite Post-YMCA meal. Whenever I feel a little rundown, I pull up a chair at the bar. I can always count on the friendly proprietors and their delicious food to pick me up again. With sports on the TV and a 22 ounce Sapporo at my side, I feel at home at SAM's and I never leave hungry. I drop in probably twice a month. If you go, here are some hidden gems: As an appetizer, consider the spicy nigiri from the Weekly Specials menu. I order the salmon. The jalapeno and schichimi togarashi are a knockout! I also highly recommend trying one of Sam's salads, especially the Special Crispy Anchovy Salad (spicy) and the Spicy Marinated Daikon Salad. My favorite ramens on offering are the Spicy Kimchi Ramen and Spicy Tonkotsu. The chashu (pork) is tender and moist, but teriyaki chicken is also tasty for pickier eaters. Be forewarned: you get A LOT of toppings and ramen! This is definitely Japanese-style ramen, not Cup O' Noodle. Great for carb loading before a big run or maybe a long day shopping in Hamburg. As another reviewer said, perfect rainy day food and we've had need of that lately. As for the sushi, here I'll copy and paste some of my favorites (the colossal rolls are truly colossal. Lighter eaters may consider sharing): Something more traditional for fish lovers: Tri Ocean Roll (Colossal Roll) - Yellowtail,Tuna, Salmon, Avocado Topped with Sriracha Sauce and Eel Sauce Something crispy and wonderful: Golden Tempura Shrimp Roll (Colossal Roll) - Tempura shrimp, Avocado & Cucumber Topped with Spicy Crab Stick, Scallions, Tempura Flakes, Masago, Spicy Mayo & Eel Sauce For dessert, you can't go wrong with some matcha/green tea flavored ice cream! If you've never tried it, matcha is a subtle flavor that makes a great palate cleanser. read more

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I was so excited to come home form school and see that a sushi place had opened up just around the corner! I can't say no to sushi! The service was a bit lacking. After we asked for just a few more minutes to look over the menu, it was AGES before anyone came by again (despite our best efforts to get a servers attention). I got a caterpillar roll, a veggie roll, and a miso soup. Miso soup is always good, and the rolls were good as well. It just wasn't anything special. There was nothing on the menu exciting or interesting. I had trouble deciding what to order because nothing stood out to me. It was all made to a fine quality, it just wasn't exceptional. There place is just an average, pretty good sushi place. Nice to go to when it's convenient! read more

Had a great time, drove by once and had never heard of it and finally decided to try. Place is small but it looks super nice inside, seating is comfortable, nice peaceful atmosphere. Decided to try the Spicy Coconut Miso Ramen and was extremely happy! It had a wonderful taste. The spice was good because it didn't hit you all at once, it grew as you continued to eat. Had plenty of flavor for my liking. Definitely want to come back and try another ramen bowl. Also had the gyoza appetizer and loved the dipping sauce they provided. Service was really friendly and gave us space but made sure we had things we needed. Would recommend and definitely will come back! read more

I went here for lunch and enjoyed my meal. I was here when it first opened and tried the ramen which I enjoyed. This time I had the Sushi lunch special. It was good but a little expensive. I will be back when I am not in a rush so I can look over the whole menu but from what I saw everything looked pretty good. I just had some sushi and miso. The service was good. I did not have to wait long for anything. I like they took care of my bill quickly since I was pressed for time. I hate when you have to wait around to pay your bill but this was not one of those times. read more

This place is GREAT!!!. The spicy tuna roll is one of the best I have had. Fresh, crunchy, spicy. Little different as the spicy mayo is on top letting the tuna shine. They have a lunch special that cannot be beat. Soup, salad, drink and choice of sushi roll... $8.45! Now let me tell you about this salad. The Sam Special Veggie salad. Not like most sushi places...iceburg, yes...but the similarities stop there. Light, tangy dressing crunch from fried onions and cashews and a little corn, cabbbage and sesame seeds. It is FABULOUS. I feel that needs repeating... FABULOUS!!! Miso is rich, the bao had a wonderfully fresh bun and I keep adding rolls to lunch. Sushi salad is so great..and huge. Oh and one day we splurged on desert. Warm tapioca with fruit and nuts. Get it....you won't regret that. The service is fast and friendly. You must try this place. Really, YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE! read more

Took the family to Sam's for the first time today, they have only been open a month so there was no crowd and got service very quick, and the folks there were very friendly. You must try Sams. the Sushi was fantastic we had 7 different rolls all fabulous and fresh. My little guy had a chicken teriyaki noodles ( real chicken thighs and real noodles), that prices are very reasonable, if anyone is looking for a sushi place this is now one of only three places I will eat sushi at in Lexington, and it's close to home so please try them out and help them build a great business so I don't have to drive across town. read more

Just amazing!!!! Everything was great! I had the spicy California roll, and also yakisoba noodles, and the green tea ice cream. Everything is so fresh and delicious!!! I will definitely be coming back!!!! read more

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I picked up some takeout from this place and I will definitely be back. Very friendly staff and really good prices. I got the Sam Special A. The rainbow rolls were very good, the small sushi had a really nice flavor (brown rice in those, tasty, but I preferred the white), and the nigiri was flavorful and fresh. I also tried the octopus gunkan. This was my favorite- it had great flavor, and it was the chance to try something I don't get to try very often. They even threw in a free miso soup- nice flavor and a good appetizer. Overall, this is a stellar new restaurant with fresh food and great prices. I'll have to return to try some of the other things I saw on the menu. read more

SAM Sushi & Ramen - Sam's Special A (brown rice in the small sushi) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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