Cute little sit down Korean restaurant! Came on 4th of July after 2:30pm and I was perfect. Quite, just ajumma and the Korean news playing. Ordered galbi x2, galbitang, and Mondu. The food came out great. I loved the gabli. Thick cut, Prefect char, and sweetness! Galbitang was everything I imagined! The beef broth was divine and the short ribs meat was tender! The banchan was fresh! I'm not a fan of cucumber but everything tastes home felt. Ajumma was all smiles and I will come back to try more off the menu! read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Gabli, Galbitang, Mondu - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Absolutely yum!!! Definitely a local mom and pop kind of style korean restaurant. The server is super sweet and the food is great! Got the classic jjampong and tangsuyuk combo and they were yummy! read more

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We have been missing tangsoyu so much and they are the only one has it, did not disappoint but the sauce could be improved. The serving size is so huge that an half order will be great for two. We also had jajambong and also very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is on a gas station area so when we went not a lot of people good for us but not much for the business.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food we're served a lil long maybe because it is made to order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is like a hole in the wall good spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely must try read more

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I adore Sami's so much. I have been twice and the food is always so good. This was my first time with the stone pot and I love it. My food was sizzling for the entire duration of the meal. I loved it. The service was great and the staff is always so nice and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very lowkey and great for an intimate/friendly meetup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will most definitely return. read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Stone Pot Bibimbap Beef, Silken Tofu Soup - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff was nice and the place was quaint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The soup I got was really good and the Kalbi was good too. The ban Chan was missing flavor though and the mandu was okay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall a decent place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Sami's is still a good Korea restaurant, but the atmosphere is less authentic now compared to a mamasan, back alley restaurant in a small town in Korea as it was 7 years ago.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The yaki / dumpling was over fried, beef bulgogi wasn't as flavorful, and the restaurant is missing the smell of Korea. Still a good place to grab Korean, but needs to bring back its authenticness. Service was still good. read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Yaki / dumplings - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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Came here while vacationing in Virginia. Ordered 2 hot stone, one cold bibimbap, and tofu soup which came out to ~$60. Food was delicious and came out fast. Good eats! read more

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Korean cuisine is my absolute favorite, so I have been searching for something closer to home. Luckily Sami's is right around the corner on Big Bethel Road and serves up traditional, savory, and delicious food. Prices have increased and will be subject to change as explained to me, but the menu I posted is up to date as of June 2024. Inside has a decent amount of seating space and the noise level inside is minimal, if not quiet. The service provided while we waited was very hospitable and the owner is sweet. Husband ordered kalbi and I ordered pork bulgogi (spicy) costing $51 in total before tip. Both dishes came with banchan and white rice which they used foil to separate from the meat, so you might not see it in the pictures but it's there lol. The portions are just right. My husband has been craving for months, so the kalbi was gone within minutes while I savored every bite of my bulgogi. Flavors were just right and the side dishes complimented both meals perfectly. Sami's Korean Restaurant hit the spot for us. We'll see you soon! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very small quaint location - it honestly felt like a Korean family setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was absolutely delicious - and the service as full of compliments and plating to encourage us to eat up lol. I will surely be back to experience as this was my first experience at a Korean Restaurant! read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Seafood pancake Kimchi Kimchi cucumbers Chicken Bulgogi Oxtail Soup - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I love this hole in the wall restaurant. The good is authentic, hot, and fresh. The lady who always serves is always so nice, and goes the extra mile for my kids. She will bring them fruit and snacks. So very nice. Me and my family had a great meal. So good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's always busy during dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The food is absolutely amazing! The service is good friendly and helpful . [[HIGHLIGHT]]You really don't come there for the ambience which is just fine[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], you come for the wonderful food, I will be back.! read more

The customer service was lovely, the nice lady helping me with my order was overall welcoming and kind! The food was delicious and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the comfortable atmosphere made everything perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The prices are fair and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is well kept.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be going again, 10/10. read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Jajangmyeon + Gochujang Stone Pot Bibimbap, sides, and a water. - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I loved the customer service provided by the ladies. I told her it was my first time there and she explained everything to me pertaining to the menu and the specials they had. The beef bulgogi was very flavorful and tender. It has a slight sweet taste marinated throughout the meat. The dumplings were very good as well. My only complaint is the sauce is a little too salty for me. I would prefer a sweet n sour sauce with that but overall still good! My Dad loved his food as well! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean and quiet setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were the only ones dining in. Had a few takeout orders while we were there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be back! read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Beef Bulgogi that comes with White Rice and Chicken Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap that comes with Soft Bean Curd Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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Sami's has consistently surprised and surpassed my expectations. I've come here a few times; the most recent visit was with my mom. She had the bulgogi, which I've had here before and was delicious. I recommended it to her. I had the bibimbap which was a 10/10. Seriously amazing. I put the kimchi in the bowl along with the sauce too, which made it soooo good. I ate the entire bowl, my sides and my moms sides. It was that good. My mom told everyone about Sami's that day too, she really loved her beef bulgogi. You can definitely taste the wok on the meat. I keep thinking about the food and I plan to go back to get the same dishes and try new things. I highly recommend this Korean restaurant! read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Beef bulgogi lunch - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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Appetizers were wonderful. I had soft noodles with "meat". There might have been 4 small pieces of beef. My wife's Bulgogi was flavorful but the beef used was substandard with lots of fat/grizzle. I've never had black beans as one of the little bowls of (whatever they are called). They need to offer Asian beers and although they offer Heineken, they never carry it. read more

Great service. Food wasn't the best Korean I've had but was still tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Such amazing food!! Personally one of the best Korean food places I've ever been to! The service was so nice the lady working there were so kind to us! read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Short rib cabbage soup - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Little known gem my co-worker found... Small Korean restaurant with a great menu full of delicious options, and the servers are very friendly but make sure you have time for lunch as this place gets really busy. Great for a large or small group, this restaurant offers traditional Korean fare accompanied with all the banchan that usually comes with a Korean meal. Restaurant has a LARGE menu to choose from, and everything we ordered came out perfectly cooked and was mouthwateringly delicious. Swing by, try this place out. It will remind you of Korea and all the delicious food served there! Ambiance: very casual Cleanliness: clean (no tables left dirty) Cost: low to medium (lunch $10-20 based on options) Customer service: excellent, friendly read more

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The ladies are very kind and sweet, and the food was very authentic Korean! I've been looking for my favorite dish, Jajangmyeon, for a long time and they not only had it, but it was the best I've ever had! Highly recommend! read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Jajangmyeon, bulgogi, side dishes. - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Food was very yummy and portions are huge. We had the beef bilgogi, fried dumplings, and fried rice. The staff are so sweet and accommodating. read more

The place has Soju, so be careful. The food is very good with the spicy pork bulgogi and the Kalbi being the favorite. Go in with an open mind and try new things. Half the menu is in Korean but the staff is very nice. read more

If I could give 1 stars I would. Very disappointed in the treatment I got while dining here. 1st, waitress was very rude and had no manners, didn't even check up on us not once and completely ignored us the entire time. After telling her no meat in my soup she said that was fine and still added octopus which I'm vegetarian and can't eat meat. Had to have another waitress get me a new soup, mind you, I didn't complain not once had a smile the entire time. Was rude and tried to keep the rest of my change which was $16. Then told me I couldn't take the kimchi I paid for home. Don't come here! read more

EVery thing was fantastic!!!!! We will be back. Can't wait to try some other dishes! I'm sorry I forgot to take pictures!

I ordered the bibimbap for takeout. I was surprised that the price increased again to $18 but I get it, times are tough. The flavor was good but they have also reduced portions. I understand Restaurants have to charge more but I don't understand charging more and reducing quantity. read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

From the outside, Sami's doesn't look like much. It's located in a small strip mall adjacent to a gas station. Dark tinted windows with blinds. But don't judge a book by it's cover right? This Korean restaurant is legit. I placed an order for pickup from here recently. An order of japchae, two small orders of kimchi and one jiajiang-myeon with the black bean sauce on the side. Their kimchi was very good. My next door neighbor who was based in South Korea for 3 years, tasted the kimchi too and said it gave him a feeling of nostalgia! Good portion size for the price too. Japchae was delicious. And their jiajiang-myeon tasted authentic, though the portion size was a tad small. Overall, Sami's seems pretty good. Food tastes authentic and their customer service was pleasant. I'll be back for more when I crave Korean food. read more

I love this place. Very authentic Korean cuisine. The place is clean, albeit not very upscale. The menu is amazing. You can't go wrong with anything you order. The have a very limited alcohol selection, mostly Soju. Service was attentive. read more

Food taste good, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]there's always carts or boxes and it looks like the restaurant is partially used for storage[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The last time we went, the staff was not very kind and they wanted to charge us for a to go container. read more

Great service and the food was very flavorful. Brought me back to my time in Korea. The only thing I didn't care for was shredded lettuce in my bibimbap and a lack of other fresh vegetables in its place. But the flavor was good so I can't ding them too much. I'll be back for more read more

Whenever I'm in a new area, I always do quick search for korean food (because VB's options are really poor). I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed the sundubu here! Staff were very friendly, I think the Ajumma was the cook in the back. Will be back if we're ever in the area again! read more

I went to high school in Seoul South Korea so this place feels like "home". Large Portions. Friendly staff and ambiance. Quick Service. Always Yummy and FRESH. read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I got a to-go beef bulgogi dinner meal, it came with the beef bulgogi, white rice, kimchi, spicy cucumber, daikon radish, and bean sprouts. Everything tasted great, I enjoyed the food. The meal is $17.99 which is a little high in my opinion, only because at other Korean restaurants I typically get more veggies, and fried mandu with my meal. Even though it was lunch they don't run lunch specials on the weekend, so something to be mindful of. The service was good, the food was ready as soon as I picked up. It's a mom and pop shop but it is clean inside. read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Beef bulgogi meal. - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Fantastic authentic Korean food. Pork bulgogi, dumplings, chicken bulgogi, jjigae were all excellent. Service was fast and friendly. You know a place is good when whole families come in excited to eat there and the takeout business was brisk. Will definitely be back. read more

Was in Virginia for business and stopped by here for a quick bite. It was the only spot that was really open late. Tasted bad, like I didn't understand how it came be so flavorless. read more

I came here with my husband and they brought out my husband food and never brought out my food till the I ask for my food... she forgot she stated ... never again read more

My co-worker and I were in town on business. I found Sami's Korean Restaurant on Apple Maps and look them up on Yelp. My co-worker and I were happy with our choice in choosing Sami's. The food was very delicious and the workers were very pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is not a fancy restaurant but you can't beat the Mom & Pop service and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place is under new management, but the food and service is still good. I always get the chicken lunch bento box but I had the Korean beef bulgogi and it was divine. Their food is so tender, satisfying, and flavorful. If you've never had authentic Korean food, this place gets pretty close! The ambiance is always casual and laid back and the staff is always approachable, friendly, and sweet. You can't beat quality service and food. The only issue I have is that the busy nail salon next door makes the parking situation hectic. But, if you can get a spot, it'll be worth the hassle! My mom and I even drove around the block a few times and came back because there was no parking, luckily my family's land is close by so we took a little driving tour. If you get the chance, you have to order the dumplings with your food - they're to die for! read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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This place is right to the point,nothing fancy just straight authentic Korean food! It takes just like the places in S. Korea, Mama's bulgogi! Don't be turned off by the outside, it's in a gas station strip with blackout windows. The inside isn't crazy fancy it's pretty basic but the flavor is there! The bulgogi is so flavorful and tender! The kimchi is amazing and authentic! My favorite is the friend dumplings! Highly recommend this place for authentic and amazing Korean food! read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Mandu - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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Wonderful hole in the wall! The service was wonderful, the ladies even held our baby so we could eat. The food was delicious. What a great find! read more

I frequently travel and when I do I look for Korean restaurants. One thing about Korean is that there are no "chain" restaurants, they are all locally owned and operated. Sami's is exactly that...% authentic. Two standby menu items were kimpop and beef bulgogi...and in my opinion were outstanding. The reason this wasn't a 5 star is because there were a couple basic menu items unavailable. read more

Sami's Korean Restaurant - Kimbop and Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

My go-to dish when I go to Korean restaurants is usually jjamppong. I ordered this as well as some tteokbokki. Both were highly disappointing. I was brought the tteokbokki first. Immediately I could tell it was way too watery and under seasoned. The jjamppong tasted way too fishy (which made me wonder if the seafood was bad - but I didn't get sick). Once I noticed how overwhelmingly fishy it was, I immediately stopped eating it. Staff is pleasant, but it doesn't compensate for the disappointing food and long wait time. Conclusion: I will not be returning and I was looking forward to finding a hidden gem according to most of these reviews. read more