I got a salmon bowl with added chicken. Dry chicken. Even dryer salmon. So dry, I almost choked. Barely any veggies (I'm pretty sure I had like 2 pieces of broccoli) and bowl came with 90% rice. The spicy teriyaki sauce isn't bad though -- good balance of sweet and spicy. read more

The staff is super friendly and the food is always good, just like I remembered. The only difference is the portion size. Back in the day they would load you up with Meat and veggies... I said no veggies as I recall the portions have gotten smaller over the years... I still Love this place and recommend it when looking for a great brown rice bowl! Really laid back vibe with mariachi playing in the background! Check them out. read more

Samurai Sam's - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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You might think eating in the dining room would assure hot food. You would be wrong. The rice was hot as were the veggies. The Chicken and egg roll however were barely warm. Close to fresh from the fridge. 2 teips, same results. read more

Shishito peppers with beef bowl is so deliciously filling . My coworker ordered pickup for lunch so I haven't actually gone myself . The portion I received was enough to feed two people . I got mine with veggies no rice or noodles . I will be going or ordering delivery for my family to try . read more

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 read more

Samurai Sam's - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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

Ordered the chicken vegie bowl. Snore. Good quality vegies but boiled or steamed without salt or other seasoning. Flat, flat,flat. Ordered teriyaki sauce on the side - so sweet it might have been plain Karo syrup. An insult to Asian cooking. Even faux Chinese Panda Express does it better. read more

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

Samurai Sam's - a plate of chicken and rice - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Just got a chicken breast teriyaki bowl today March 16, 2023. I had to write a review because I've been going to Sam's for jeez, idk 15 years? This was a perfect bowl today. Plenty of sauce and veg with perfectly cooked chicken! Just wanted to say thank you to the crew working today for making me a memorable lunch. Wish this meal never ended! Thanks again! read more

Unassuming place with amazing food. I regularly get lunch delivery (Door Dash) to my office and it has always been high quality. I recommend the potstickers and the teriyaki white meat with rice and extra sauce. read more

Randomly decided to give this place a try. The food is outstanding. Brown rice actually cooked the right way. The steak is cooked to perfection. Real quality steak. I wish they had some different sauces to go on top. The spicy sauce is a 2/10 in terms of spiciness. read more

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! read more

Samurai Sam's - Not brown rice - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I looked up their Yelp reviews after agreeing to lunch with co-workers. The subpar reviews and rating made me want to tell my co-workers "I'll pass" but took one for the team. It was free too. First, there is a serious language barrier with the nice lady at the cash register. She understands and speaks very little English so if you have questions about the menu it's extremely hard to get them answered. The same with special request. A colleague and I stopped in quickly around noon before heading to a 1:00 meeting. I ordered the Shrimp Yakisoba Bowl, which is just Japanese noodles wok-stirred with shrimp, fresh veggies and Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Sauce. I asked to not have the Teriyaki sauce and asked for Sweet Chili sauce instead. She shook her head but I still received it with Teriyaki sauce. My coworker ordered the Chicken Breast rice bowl, also with no Teriyaki, Sweet Chili sauce instead. She received hers with the Teriyaki sauce anyway. We ordered drinks but didn't want the combo because I wasn't thrilled about "Grilled Egg Rolls " which is what the menu said it was. She still rung us up both for combos. The egg rolls were horrible. They certainly weren't grilled, fried then steamed maybe, but not grilled. They were rubbery and taste old and greasy (it was just noon on the dot when we ordered). The noodles are didn't taste fresh. They taste old and loaded with sodium and grease. The salmon however, was cooked perfectly and was pretty tasty despite having the Teriyaki Sauce on it. Overall, it's a no for me. I'll pass and wouldn't recommend. read more

I order from Samurai Sam's at least 3 times a month and I absolutely love their food. The chicken, steak, and shrimp is always good, love all the veggies and the addition of shishito peppers makes my palate so happy. Especially nice that you can sub rice for veggies and opt for sauce on the side if you're watching carbs and sugar. I've eaten at Samurai Sam's since I was in college over 20 years ago and they are still a fave! read more

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. read more

Samurai Sam's - The General Sam's Chicken Bowl looks as good as it tastes! - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I tried a to go order today for the first time from samurai Sam's. The customer service was delightful, everyone was smiling and helpful. The food was delicious and in my opinion not overpriced. My husband had the orange chicken and I had eggrolls and we are both quite happy read more

Stupid lady could barley hear me the entire time.. had to basically yell at her. She almost forgot my drink. I paid extra for sauce.. while I was waiting I got my drink. Then when I went to get them she looked at me like what do you want and I was like MY SAUCE. I paid 35c extra for. I had to ask for the recipe cause she didn't give me it. Plus she rushed me the whole time and nobody was in the store other than a fucking delivery guy. WORST experience ever. Oh and to top it off, they hardly gave me any chicken. Boo read more

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. read more

Samurai Sam's - a bowl of rice and chicken - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This Time ,,, Not So Good I have always had a high-quality, hot meal that tastes great at Samurai Sam's. The staff is always friendly and you're greeted the minute you walk in the door. However, today I was very disappointed in the quality of the food. I ordered a Steak Yakisoba Bowl, pot stickers, and drink. After placing my order I was handed a cup so I headed over to the soft drinks, and even before I poured my drink the cashier put my tray on the counter and told me my meal was ready. I grabbed my tray and headed for my table. After taking just one took bite I realized my meal wasn't hot, it couldn't even be considered warm. So I brought my dish back up to the counter, where the cashier apologized and advised she would get me a new "hot" dish. A few minutes later my meal was replaced and it was very hot (smoking to be exact), it was also very tasteless. The vegetables, a mix of cabbage, broccoli and carrots had no flavor whatsoever and the steak was so dry and overcooked from being re-heated that it was impossible to eat. The potstickers were terrible, they were hard, dry, and over cooked. This was the first time that I ate very little and was not able to finish what I ordered even tho I was hungry... I just couldn't do it. read more

Went to this location for lunch today. Get there early, it is a small park lot and gets packed quick then you will need to park on the side of the street and walk to the plaza. They have a simple menu: bowls, yakisoba, wraps, salads, value meals, etc. I got the teriyaki bowl with dark meat chicken regular size. It is served over a bed of rice with fresh grilled veggies and their teriyaki sauce for $4.69. The quantity of food is quite small compared to other Japanese fast foods. The teriyaki is a little sweeter than I like. I still prefer my lunch spot Blue Fin. read more

Staff was very friendly and restrooms were clean Really liked the edamame garlic. The bowl was good just the chicken was dry Couldn't really eat it. Overall a good samurai sans read more

Great white chicken teriyaki bowl with veggies. Not so good customer service but at the same time, they aren't exactly shelling out top pay grade for employees. I will always come back here. Love healthy and love my teriyaki bowls. read more

Samurai Sam's - Side Salad and White Meat Teriyaki with brown rice and siracha - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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

I can't really say anything bad about this place. You get what you pay for. It Samurai Sam's not Roka Akor.... Food is so-so but it convenient ... read more

The location is super convenient to where i work. I have never tried Samurai Sam's, so this will be my first. The menu is pretty good with multiple options ranging from Chicken bowls with rice to shrimp bowls with noodles. There is a regular and large bowls. The regular comes with 3.5oz of meat while the large comes with 5oz. However if you ask for extra meat, it is a 2.79 charge and only 3oz are given. The cashier was very helpful and understood everything I had to say and informed me of the combo special for getting a bowl. The combo gave me a drink and egg roll. The aroma that was in my car was OUTSTANDING. The food smelled very very delicious! My first bite was AMAZING! The teriyaki sauce is sweet and very easy to handle. The food was warm and tasted freshly made! The chicken breast has a texture of real chicken. The whole bowl gives an idea of a home cooked meal! I love it! Samurai Sam's will go on my list of places to eat during the week! read more

Samurai Sam's - Chicken Breast Rice Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

i ordered this place through doordash & i was so surprised on how good it tasted! the rice and noodles both are make perfectly and the chicken and beef i've tried have been perfect to a taste (i recommend you get the spicy teriyaki) read more

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

A work colleague recommended we go here for a quick lunch in between meetings. He's local to Phoenix so trusting him, I figured, would be wise. I was right. There is not a lot of variety on the menu but that's sort of the point. This is a specialty-type place, and what is here is very good. A wide assortment of rice dishes and wraps/burritos are available. I ordered the Wrap and Roll Teriyaki. It was outstanding in every respect. Think BIG burrito and small egg roll, which complemented each other quite well. It's a casual place with soda machines and a friendly, efficient staff. But next time I'm going for one of those rice bowls. They looked pretty good. read more

Never been here before. Had the sweet n sour chicken bowl, I can't say I enjoyed it or disliked it.. It was just different. I also had the eggroll which looks like it's grilled... Wasn't bad just different. The place was clean, friendly staff... Not sure if I'd go back... read more

This is the BEST food I've had since moving to Arizona and I eat out a lot I've never done a review but let me tell you this place is awesome I and I can't even put into words how good it is is your thinking about going GO if your not thinking any going GO ‼‼‼ read more

Pretty good teriyaki food I usually stick with the chicken, rice, and veggie bowl A major plus for me is that they have SRIRACHA The rice is usually good and fairly sticky The meat is tender The veggies are surprisingly very good too The teriyaki sauce adds good flavor read more

I really like Samurai Sam's. I wish there were more in the East Valley. There are two dishes that I like. The Steak Rice Bowl and the Steak Yaki Soba (sp). Both are excellent for lunch. The steak is lean and tasty. Many other places I go to that have similiar dishes always seem to have a cheaper more fatty steak. This has not been my experience at Samurai Sam's. Also, their teriyaki is a little sweet but very good. They are great about giving extra if needed. Overall, I'm very happy with Samurai Sam's and would recommend it as a good value for lunch. read more

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

I love the staff here and the owner. They are great at customer service and remember my name when I come in. A very healthy option and it fills me up Everytime. read more

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.

Food was pretty good. I've had the chicken with vegetables bowl, and the 'riceless bowl'. I would recommend getting the sauce on the side, as they usually drench it on there. Veges are pretty good and the price is ok. read more

This is more of a review of costumer service than the food quality which I'm sure is good if I had a chance to order it. I walked in to this location and was greeted by the employee at the counter. While I was looking over the menu the employee says something to her other employee which I didn't quite catch, but once the person in back responded she said that they were closed for the day. It was 4:50, and I asked what time they closed. She responded with 5:00 and I replied back, ok, so you are still open? No, we closed early today. While leaving, I looked for something with their store hours and nothing was displayed, but their neon "OPEN" sign was shining bright. Yay for lazy employees! read more

I was randomly driving around because I had nothing better to do while I waited for a flight when I found this place. Food was great, the staff was friendly, and the food came right out. Loved it! read more

This place is awesome! Good food and nice staff. It seems to be busy during lunch hours indicating it's a popular lunch spot. I go about once a week :-) read more

I really enjoyed my lunch in the basement of the Capitol. I had the noodles and veggies bowl and even bought an extra bowl to take home. The price is really reasonable. The service is great, the staff is friendly and help in any way they can. Kootos to Berry and his team. Thank you for your service!! Don't know how the other food is but I enjoyed mine!!! read more