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    Samurai Sam's

    3.8 (46 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese
    Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Edythe M.

    I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this bowl was. Healthy options were hard to come by in this neighborhood The bowl was freshly prepared and the ingredients were all well seasoned. Staff were super friendly and helpful as this was my first visit

    a plate of chicken and rice

    Man this hits the spot !!! Good food at an affordable price would highly recommend!!!!!

    Not brown rice
    Jeff B.

    The food is always good but is always so inconsistent the price is different every time the level of rice is different every time the extra vegetables are almost non-existent it's really not that hard to replace chicken with vegetables sometimes there's a charge sometime there isn't but you always have to bring it to their attention if I'm taking off chicken saying replace it with vegetables do I really need to pay extra money for that? It's like going to McDonald's you have to check the bag before you pull away from the drive-through!

    The General Sam's Chicken Bowl looks as good as it tastes!
    Christopher B.

    There's a specific reason why I am submitting a review of another chain. Samurai Sam's is close to work for me, but more importantly, the menu features more healthy options than the average fast food joint. This is important to me because I am still on my New Years diet. Frankly, I've eaten at this location several times over the last couple years, and I've never walked away regretting my lunch. The variety includes an all vegetable bowl to brown rice options and of course, the proverbial egg roll. Not to mention the variety of limited time menu items, such as my most recent selection. Me and a colleague stopped in for lunch this week and right away, the promo photo for General Sam's Chicken Bowl caught my eye. In fact, my photo (below) of the entree shows how appetizing this choice is. Plus, the sweet and spicy sauce sealed the deal. I requested brown rice and enjoyed every bite. Ask yourself this. When was the last time you saw snap peas in a fast food restaurant? The only down side to this location is the very crowded parking lot at lunch time. It feels narrow and there doesn't seem to be enough parking. If that's the case. You can always find room on 48th Street. Bottom line, the menu is always pretty tasty. And the only way to make it any healthier would involve walking to the restaurant.

    a bowl of rice and chicken

    I'm very picky with my teriyaki but this place is amazing. It's the only place in Arizona that I like. Customer service is always super nice too. I come here like once a week and it never disappoints.

    Side Salad and White Meat Teriyaki with brown rice and siracha

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    Good healthier options. Fast and nice service. Super nice people! Near Ability 360 gym.

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    The food is fresh, healthy and tasty! Everything is great! Highly recommend to everyone! We could eat here every day!

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    Delicious teriyaki bowls. Tender chicken and fluffy rice. Will definitely be going back.

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    Consistently tasty with healthy low carb options! I love their steamed veggie bowl with chicken or beef. I add sesame seeds and salt.

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    Food is good the customer service from the younger male was awful! he made me feel rushed when it wasnr even busy and was also rude.

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