The food is amazing and the service is stellar. I first came here when I was in high school. This place was a safe haven for me back then. I'd come here with friends, bring school work here to complete while I ate, and I'd sit alone, having nice meal while listening to my favorite podcasts. Great memories. Revisiting this place as an adult, the food is just as delicious as I remember. The chicken wings with shrimp fried rice and sweet & sour chicken are my favorite dishes. The people who work here are among the nicest and friendliest people I've met. Would definitely recommend this place. I especially appreciate that it seems more homemade than many other Chinese restaurants. The food here is not as oily and tastes better than many similar places. 10/10. read more

Sampan just hits the spot. I tend to like to add on to flavor and control the soy/sodium so the flavoring that Sampan provides is perfect for me. I survived eating their chicken and broccoli with white rice throughout high school. I recently had the chicken and broccoli with fried rice. I love this family owned business. They are truly incredible and have withheld their quality after all these years. I love visiting and having lunch here every time I'm back in NY. Staff is kind and they remember me every time I'm back. The ambiance is a little cluttered and odd if I do say so myself, but it does not deter me from eating in and having a great experience. read more

Beat Chinese in Queens! They been around forever! They are awesome! Fast delivery as well.

My dad's favorite! We order here a lot, the same thing every time. We get the eggplant in garlic sauce and sesame chicken with large pork fried rice. It never disappoints so we get the same thing all the time. If you order delivery, I suggest calling them directly, they have professional delivery staff that know the area and will get your food delivered respectfully and fast. read more

How? As in how did this place get its reputation? Food is oily and bland and gave me the BG's later on. Chinese food in Astoria is hit or miss to begin with. We ordered the Singapore style chow mai fun and Szechuan chicken. They were both tasteless and greasy. It's like they just threw the ingredients in hot oil and stirred then tada. The Szechuan wontons were ok though. read more

Sampan Chinese Restaurant - C6. Szechuan Chicken Combo - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I've been impressed with the food here so far. It'll be my go-to from now on bc the quality and portions are great for the price! They also have delicious crab rangoons in the shape/style I love! read more

Sampan Chinese Restaurant - Crab Rangoons (10 pieces for $7.75). Delicious! - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

My husband and I LOVE Sampan. He grew up in Astoria and I moved here 10 years ago--no place better than Sampan. I love their sesame chicken, chicken/broccoli, pork fried rice, wonton soup, boneless spareribs and crab Rangoon. I LOVEDDDDDD their mozzarella sticks, which I was NOT expecting. It's been a go to Item of mine but it seems in the past month or so they switched the types of mozzarella sticks they use and they are now inedible. read more

Flavorless food absolutely no spices or flavoring of any type . Extremely disappointed. Never ordering from here ever again. read more

I thought I would take a break from my normal delivery place and give these guys a try. Their service was good and delivery speed was pretty fast. But everything was practically inedible. The chicken was chewy and covered in sauce that only tasted like peanut oil. The dumplings were just filled with gigantic scallions and vegetable mush. I will definitely be returning to my normal place and regret giving these guys a shot. read more

Definitely one of the better Chinese restaurants around here. Sometimes they miss the mark, but since it happens so rarely compared to others places, it's pretty much gold in my book. You'll find your standard food here, but it's definitely better tasting then other places and prepared quick! Also one of the few Chinese restaurants you'll be inclined to sit inside of and enjoy the food. Pro Tip! Pork fried rice here kills. Get them to throw in some soy sauce when their cooking it and enjoy! read more

The place provides greasy, tasty, and cheap Chinese takeout in a neighborhood where there is a surprising dearth of Chinese takeout places (either that, or these Chinese spots are doing a good job of keeping off the radar). As such, this spot has essentially grown into the old standby for yours truly (in as far as when the craving for some takeout of the Chinese variety hits). At the end of the day, however, if you've gotten Chinese takeout before, then you'll know what to expect from this place. A variety of combo platters (of which 90% of all orders will be made for General Tsao's chicken... just a fact of life) are available for your enjoyment... pairing a classic Chinese protein with rice (fried or white) and your choice of either a soup or an egg roll. All this food in a combo can easily be split into two meals, and all at a price lower than $10... makes me wonder how these places stand to make any money by serving such bountiful (in quantity, although not necessarily in nutrition). All in all, odd are you'll be able to find some menu items that are wallet-friendly that you wouldn't mind shelling out for from time to time... and if you ever feel like being adventurous and exploring the menu, you can rest assured that there are plenty of menu items to experiment with. read more

Sampan Chinese Restaurant - General Tsao - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

BBQ spare ribs well done with fried rice, that's what you need to order. .......... Zzz read more

Friday night after a long week. We order from Seamless. Fast delivery; reasonable prices. The food: bland. I ordered Vegetable Lo Mein. It was overcooked and kinda tasteless. I had to get creative with the condiments in my refrigerator to make it a bit more palatable. It wasn't downright bad, just ok. I'd probably try somewhere else next time. read more

Sampan Chinese Restaurant - Vegetable Lo Mein -- bland and a bit overcooked. - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

Lady at counter is very professional and I like the way she keep positive attitude. Yes its clean. read more

Really convenient when it come to buying Chinese food. I'm so glad I'm able to pick up and pay from the app when I'm really hungry at work. Food is always hot and tastes great. Favorite spot. Customer service is actually very sweet too. Thank you guys! read more

You can find the BEST Crab Rangoon here ! The vegetable lo mein is also extremely tasty . Not dry at all.

One of the better Chinese take outs (and dine in) in Astoria. The spicy dishes are actually spicy. Will order again! read more

Sampan Chinese Restaurant - Shrimp and vegetables with spicy brown sauce - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Sampan is my go to Chinese delivery in Astoria, and I'm a big fan of their chicken and broccoli and cream cheese wontons.

Ordered broccoli garlic sauce with plain fried rice and a coke. Came to $9.25. Little expensive considering it's only rice and broccoli. I thought maybe the portion will be big. The portions was the smallest I ever recieved at a Chinese restaurant. The food came in a small plate with very little food considering I paid $9.25. The food itself took a while to come about 15 minutes and I was the only customer. As for the food itself. Not very good. Rice was soft and overcooked and the broccoli was drenched in garlic sauce that didint taste good. Sauce was too sweet no flavor. Overall I won't be returning. read more

This spot always has quick fast delivery service and the food is pretty on point. They stay open late and are a good go to when wanting Chinese. read more

I used to get take out from here all the time. I had liked how they catered to my specific requests. But the last time I came to pick up my already wrapped food, the lady was by the sink handling RAW chicken. She came over to ring me up and touched my credit card without washing her hands! Wtf!!!! After that, I never went back or ordered from them again. Total health violation. read more

There isn't a single decent Chinese restaurant in Astoria. Given that almost every miserable, greasy takeout joint in Astoria gets a (very suspicious) 4-star rating, the fact that Sampan gets only 3 stars indicates it is truly abominable. read more

Best Chinese in Astoria! I have probably tried almost every Chinese place in Astoria and this is by far the best one. The Sesame Chicken is amazing, and nothing nearbye compares. The service is great and friendly, never had a problem here. Eating in, your dish is always given to you with a smile. I highly recommend this Chinese food. read more

I'd hadn't been here in years so on a whim I thought I would check them out. I ordered sesame chicken and brown rice. Service was fast friendly and the waitress delivered to my table. I finished my dinner and was out of there within 30 mins. Would I go back? Maybe, you never know!! read more

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Ordered from them on Seamless. There was nothing particularly terrible about it, but the food was pretty bland, even for a neighborhood takeout place. Will order again if starving during a storm, but not going bookmark it for future orders. read more

This 4star rating comes with a disclaimer - the 4 stars are for the fried chicken wings alone. Yes, the plain fried chicken wings - not the sesame or buffalo or bbq wings in the appetizer section when ordering from SeamlessWeb. I tried that first and was disgusted by the thick breading, weird sauce, and general icky. My friend had told me that the chicken wings were great, but having mistakenly tried the sesame wings, I thought she was crazy. But then I discovered she meant the plain fried chicken wings- the ones that only come with 4 wings for $3.95. I'm not sure how Sampan can have great (plain) fried chicken wings (not too thick breading, not super greasy, crispy and well cooked) but such gross sesame/buffalo/bbq wings. But whatever, I'm happy now with the fried chicken wings (#S2 if you order via SeamlessWeb) and those get 4 stars. As for the rest of the food? A solid 2 to 3 star. Not very flavorful but nothing disgusting. It's not bad, but considering I wrote a glowing review about the distinctly non-Chinese food item at this place and am "meh" about the actual Chinese food should be an indication of what the food is like. read more

Hell to the YEA... Ordered for the first time and it was a wonderful experience. Asked for white meat only on my sesame chicken and without a doubt the best meat I've ever had. Also had the chicken and broccoli which was on point!!! Thanks again! read more

We decided to try this spot after reading the reviews. We probably won't order from them again. The shrimp dumplings smelled so fishy. I asked for the green beans to be steamed with sauce on the side for my little one and they were barely cooked. We will stick to our regular spot. :( read more

Pretty classic Chinese restaurant. The service was fast. Their lunch menu is great. I got the General Tsos. The small size is actually quite large! read more

YUM CHEAP AND GOOOOOOOOD. I have ordered many things here and you can't really go wrong. Thank god for Sampan Chinese. Itadakimasu!!! read more

This place made me LOVE Chinese food! I am a very picky eater, so it takes a lot to impress me.. and honestly, I am not fond of most Chinese food restaurants in Queens. I've never understood why some people "loved" Chinese food. To me, most Chinese places served unmarinated chicken that still had the "raw" smell to it, super oily and burnt egg rolls, and turned leftover meats and rice into salty- soy sauce drenched fried rice. But this place gave me hope for Chinese food! I have eaten in the restaurant and ordered takeout. The sesame chicken from this place is AMAZING!! I always order it spicy and I love how the chicken has a fresh crisp to it.. it tastes as if they just freshly made it... unlike other Chinese places, where the sesame chicken taste "squishy"... yuck, I know.. lol.. but back to what I was saying... this place makes their sesame chicken perfectly! I always order the house special, which is slightly larger than the lunch special. It comes with soup, a bowl of those long skinny crackers for the soup, and pork fried rice. I think you can get a soda instead of the soup.. but I'm not 100% sure of that. Yea, so this place is great! I haven't tried any of their other dishes yet, but from the tastiness of the sesame chicken, I would expect the other dishes to be yummy as well. read more

Dear delivery dude, Mean mug me one more time---- and I'll throw combo six back in your face like you threw it at me when I opened my door. Never again. read more

I've had them twice. The first experience was the same as any other Chinese food I've had - okay at best. The second time I had them, was probably the worst Chinese experience I've ever had. I got the most basic combo meal ever, Broccoli and Chicken. The Chicken was well under cooked and the broccoli tasted like it was cleaned with dish washing soap, seriously...I could not finish half the meal. The egg roll was the greasiest thing I've ever touched. The thing that scares me about this place is that they weren't even busy when they cooked this food...I'm petrified to go back, when I pass by I loose any appetite I might of had. A little food for thought (no pun intended) that meal gave me a horrific stomach and headache. I was not able to eat anything else for over 16 hours...I would never got back and quite honestly want to wish anyone who dares to, GOOD LUCK. read more

I really like Sampan. I typically order their sesame tofu and a spring roll, and am almost always happy. The service is always quick, affordable, and the portions can last you for days. A small tofu dish, which is under $4, is larger than a dinner portion and can be shared between 3 people, easily. I've never had a problem, my only critique is that the broccoli sometimes tastes bland or "limp," but am overall happy. read more

Without a doubt, this is tops on my list of places to get Chinese food delivered in Astoria. They are one step away taking the number eight position and replacing my Aunt Becky on speed dial. When I moved to the neighborhood, I tried several Chinese Restauraunts I dialed here; I dialed there. Dumplings from one place; Noodles from another. It wasn't until I came across Sam Pan that I found my Shangri-La. While the menu is nothing fancy (few surprises) and fits the relatively standard mold the food is a notch higher than other local places. The Orange Chicken. Crab Rangoon, General Wonton Soup and Broccoli with Bean Curd fried are all reliable favorites). Never over cooked or over sauced. The staff is polite and friendly on the phone. Quick delivery just about every time, And the price is even a touch cheaper than other places. As often found with similar places, $15 gets you some free soup or two liter of soda. Bottom line: Consistent quality. That my friend is what General Tso himself would want in a good Chinese restaurant. To be fair, I've only eaten in the actual restaurant once, the other 99% of my experiences have been delivery. Nevertheless, I've yet to find a better Chinese place in Western Queens. read more

One of the better Chinese take-outs I've been two. Close enough to walk to from my apartment, and they deliver, which is always a plus. Probably one of the better General Tso's Chickens that I've ordered, always hot and delicious. They're combo meals are generously sized, and inexpensive - two people can eat for under 20 bucks, and walk out stuffed. It's definitely one of my regular places, hence the 4 stars. It's not drop-dead amazing, just like every other place pretty much. read more

I only tried the wonton soup, so I can not speak to the actual dishes that Sampan serves. Since moving to Astoria I have been unable to find a decent Wanton Soup. I was beyond excited to find that their soup was exactly what I have been looking for. I would go back, but the grade B health inspection is making me a little hesitant. read more

I wish I can give them 0 stars. They have no sense of customer service. Their food is too oily and tasteless. I will not be coming here again with that attitude from the staff. read more

I wrote a review intended for this place under the wrong restaurant yesterday. I guess there is or was a "sanpan" (notice the 'n' not 'm' in the name) on 21st ave and 20th st and I got mixed up when I searched for it on yelp. Anyway, I deleted that review and now am going to type it here: Good Chinese food was hard to find in Astoria when I first moved here, but maybe I just didn't know where to look. I tried a few places throughout the year and nothing really impressed me. But then my girlfriend introduced me to Sampan (with the 'm' not the 'n' lol) and eversince it has been one of my favorite places to fill my weekly Chinese food fix. Everything I have had so far has been pretty good, and I have had no complaints. One good thing about this place that impressed me was that they have good tofu dishes. My girlfriend is a vegetarian and I usually don't care for various tofu dishes she gets at various restaurants. but this place makes a mean General Tsao's Tofu. I always sneak a bite when she doesn't look :) If you're new to the area and want some good Chinese food, i would start here. read more

Been going to this place consistently for some years now. Their Sesame Chicken, Boneless Spare Ribs, and Chicken w Broccoli have been my go-to. Food is always on point and the people who take orders are really nice. Pro Tip: DONT play the quarter game they have set up in the restaurant. No you will not win the 20 dollar bill "so close" to dropping read more