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Sama Street
988 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
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Review №1

We had gone to Sama Street on a torrential downpour day and seating outside was out of question. We also had our 22 month old with us and learnt that usually, Sama Street doesnt allow kids inside their restaurant. The host though was happy to make an exception due to torrential downpour and we got a very nice table inside for the 4.5 of us!We ordered a few cocktails and I got the Orion lager which was served in a can. For snacks, we ordered an extremely delicious (and a must try) Fries ($6) which has chaat masala powdered over it. For those who love strong flavors, chaat masala is a must try ingredient! We also ordered Baby Bok Choy ($8) which was good.For mains, I got the Fried Rice ($7) which without additions is a Vegetarian dish. Other dishes included Chicken Curry ($15), Chicken Gua Bao ($12), and Beef Koi ($15).Service overall was fantastic and we had a great time here. Will definitely visit again!

Ni
Review №2

Really good place! Amazing gourmet food and cocktails, and not overpriced. The services was great as well.Flat noodles delicious!

Na
Review №3

Cocktails are so good!! Unique recipes and amazing flavors. Apps are good too.

an
Review №4

The best and most interesting cocktails Ive ever had. I have to try them all.

ka
Review №5

The best food and cocktails I had on my New York trip this year Each and every item on the menu had amazing taste and what can I say about the cocktails but amazing

Ci
Review №6

Came here last week with a couple of my friends and had the best time! They have new drink specials that are really good. For the hot summers day I highly recommend their frozen cocktail! Our group shared the fried chicken, grilled octopus, BBQ ribs, & flat noodles. All cooked perfectly. For drinks I would definitely suggest the Major Tom, 7 Long years, and to finish off with the Long Kiss Goodnight! Thank you Sama Street for a wonderful evening. Will definitely be back.

Ge
Review №7

This place was superb on every level. It’s a “cocktail bar” in the description and the cocktails were amazing but the FOOD!!Eat and drink everything and anything. You will not be disappointed.

Ex
Review №8

Nice place that we stopped in last week. Great conversations with the bartenders. The food we saw being delivered at the bar looked absolutely delicious. Must be fully vaccinated to sit inside

Al
Review №9

One of the best meals I’ve had in years. All of the food and cocktails were so well thought out and delicious. Definitely recommend to anyone in Brooklyn/New York. Loved the eastern medicine cocktail, the noodles, and the chicken bao.

Da
Review №10

Good service, good drinks, food is not great: too much salt and spice, small plates and pricey. Would come back for drinks only

Ad
Review №11

Best cocktail bar I’ve been to in the city, most unique cocktail list and the food is all great too.

Da
Review №12

Extremely creative cocktails & dishes. Not your authentic Asian place, but they put an amazing spin on the classics. Definitely recommend.

Jo
Review №13

We were the only people in the restaurant and they ignored us for over 20 minutes and then served us the most vile drinks I’ve ever had . Feels like a bunch or teenagers running this place with daddy’s money.They openly laughed and were entertained by serving us those drinks. 40 dollars I’ll never get back.

Le
Review №14

Awesome new cocktail bar with great, sharable, interesting Asian inspired food. Cocktails are all strong and unique and the food puts unique spins on some classics like beef tartare. The outdoor seating area is very comfortable and inviting and the inside looks cool, too. They could do a little better with clearing plates and taking away dirty utensils (they left a lot of empty glasses and plates on our table for a while) and the table was a mess when dessert came, but those things can be improved. The large format fried chicken was just alright, not up to the standard of the other dishes. But I cant wait to go back and try more food and drinks.

Ja
Review №15

One of the best cocktail bars Ive been to in NYC hands down! Definitely check it out if you love cocktails.

Br
Review №16

Across the board excellent. We had the 7 long years drink which is a slightly spicy asian margarita with a complex twist. Very delicious and cant wait to bring others just to try this drink! The deviled eggs were delicious as well and even the attention to detail with the plates makes this place stand out. Give this place a try and you wont regret it!

Br
Review №17

The 7 Long Years is to die for! I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for amazing cocktails and small plates.

Da
Review №18

One of the rare neighborhood gems in Brooklyn.Love the creative cocktails. Only had the sausage, which was flavorful and delicious.Will return shortly to sample more items on the menu.

Al
Review №19

Devilishly clever cocktails and hospitable hosts. One drink had fish sauce and cherry tomato. It tempted me into joyous submission...I would recommend.

Ca
Review №20

The food is Amazing, I was in heaven!! I loved the vibe and the drink thats lit on fire is literally fireee. Lol it is so good! I love here, will be back soon.

Su
Review №21

Absolutely loving this new menu - both cocktails and food. I’m glad they kept some of the delicious mainstays from before- octopus and beef koi - but loving the pork rice roll, flat noodles and sabzi. My favorite cocktail remains the Major Tom but I have to say the Water Malone is absolutely delicious!!! Also love the Muay Thai. Service is always so nice and friendly. Even when they’re packed, they’re paying attention to everyone. Vibe is just right. Love this spot.

Ak
Review №22

The cocktails here are IN SANE this might be my favorite cocktail bar in Greenpoint there’s an interesting umami vibe to all of them plus their food is pretty tasty too

Ju
Review №23

Great drinks. Fresh and enlightening

Ja
Review №24

Finally a place in Greenpoint where the food is as good as the drinks. The chef at Sama Street can really make some delicious dishes and the bartender knows how to prepare and serve some awesome drinks.I enjoyed my time here recently one evening to cool down from the warm weather. The design has a great mix of different tables and chairs depending on your mood with a laid back and relaxed atmosphere.I started with the 7 Long Years cocktail thats made with tequila, green chili, pineapple, lime and I had the marinated cucumbers with miso, dashi, sesame and chili oil to go with it. Then I had something sweeter with the Pandana Coloda with pandan rum, coconut, pineapple and lime, to balance with the crispy prawns with spicy Thai chili sauce.I loved the My Thai Guy with mango rum, lorgeat, curaçao and lime, as it was an exciting combination for me and enjoyed it even more with the chicken gua bao. For my final drink I went with the Primal Instinct with rye, aged rum, tepache, pineapple gum and smoke, it was also the strongest drink so I took my time with this one and enjoyed two more plates as I sipped it down. The steak salad with gochujang marinade, popped tamaki, mint, cilantro, shallots and dried chili was definitely the spiciest dish of the night but so good I didnt mind the heat. The tender grilled octopus was also great with charred cauliflower, sweet sriracha, white aioli and bonito flakes it was a subtle mix and flavours and textures and a great way to end the night.Cant wait to go back and try more of the menu!

Ne
Review №25

Great addition to Greenpoint. Cocktails are on point and food is awesome! Try the steak salad and octopus alongside 7 long years.

Ta
Review №26

It was amazing! Took some of my friends and we all enjoyed every drink and entree. Each rocked my palate in its own way! Both owners (Rishi and Avi) were present and made sure our experience was memorable. Basic cocktails had a twist to them that I had never tasted before! The food had texture and style. Consistancy, blowing my mind with each item we ordered at the table. I know I will be back and you should check it out also! The experience was outstanding and very personal.

Ra
Review №27

Excellent food and cocktails! 👏

St
Review №28

First time here and although they’re onlyOffering outdoor dining due to the pandemic I was blown away. I felt very safe with the experience As it was my first time dining Out again since the pandemic started.The food and drink were so on point and perfectly well balanced. If you could taste passion then I would imagine that is what Sama Streets food and drink tasted like.Check them out if you’re looking for great food, drink and customer service. It’s a rarity to find all three these days especially in what is considered the new norm in dining and hospitality.Keep it up Sama Street!

Ja
Review №29

Amazing food and great cocktails in this low key, atmospheric Asian fusion restaurant. Great for a quick bite and a drink or a leisurely evening meal. Couches in the back for larger groups.

ja
Review №30

Delicious. Food and drinks!Service is spot onWill be back

As
Review №31

Some of the best cocktails I have ever tasted. Top notch staff and great environment

C
Review №32

These cocktails are too good, you must try one! The Coconut Companion comes in a whole coconut: what a great surprise! The 7 Long Years is savory in a way where it tastes like a whole meal. It was very fragrant and interesting to try.The fries are the thin shoestring fries, which are my favorite, and topped with Indian chutney spices. They taste like bikaneri bhujia snacks, which transported me back India. It’s a large enough portion to comfortably split with someone over drinks.It was my first time dining out post-quarantine and I felt very safe because there are high plastic barriers between each table. You don’t overhear the conversation of another table and it protects you while people remove their masks to eat. There are no menus used, just QR code scan on your phone to their website. Very cool! Definitely coming back to try more dishes on the menu.NOTE: Seated App only applies for deliveries or takeout.

Ru
Review №33

Great food and craft cocktails

An
Review №34

The cocktails and food are delicious. Last time I visited I was at the bar with my wife. The bartender did a great job with service and the drinks. Im a big fan of getting a mixture of small plates to share and this is an ideal spot for that. Good atmosphere and simple decor. Highly recommend.

Ma
Review №35

This is one of the best cocktail bar in NYC. It’s hidden in Greenpoint brooklyn. We almost had all the cocktails from the menu. Foster is the bartender of the day. He is a very cook guy and knowledgeable. None of the cocktail is disappointed. Every cocktail is unique and well balanced. I would say this is more like a relax mixology bar than your regular cocktail bar. Definitely will come back again!

Ke
Review №36

Amazing drinks

Gr
Review №37

A gem in Brooklyn and worthy of a short trip over the bridge. The food is excellent but the drinks are out of this world. The drinks put a fun play on well known cuisines, dishes, flavors and spices. Put this on your list

Ra
Review №38

So so good. Came for drinks and food. Lets just say, pants were unbuttoned to allocate more room for more food. Ordered 5 dishes ($50) and 3 drinks ($50) for two of us. Our favorites were the buns with crab and the steak salad. If I could eat these daily I would. I wish I could. If only they published their recipes online....Also, as a note, in the back there is a lounge area with couches/comfy seating. Great place to grab (albeit, expensive) cocktails w friends.

Ha
Review №39

I highly recommend this place if you havent been here. Its the perfect spot if you want to chill with a couple of friends on a night out or even take a date there. I dont really drink, but looking at the menu I definitely had to try just one. I had the Major Tom which was excellent. Paired it with the pho. It was the perfect meal.

Ca
Review №40

Came here on a date with my wife recently and had the best time ever. Cocktails were out of this world and definitely don’t skip out on the food. We shared the octopus, fried chicken, and loatian sausage. Amazing! That’s all I can say.

Ri
Review №41

Awesome addition to the neighborhood! Yummy cocktails and cool vibe.I recommend 7 Long Years, Same Same but Different & the Banana Hammock! Probably the best cocktails I’ve ever tried.Bartenders tip- end the night with Tigers Milk- def worth a try! So good!

Ka
Review №42

Genuinely some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had and an incredible atmosphere. Between our party we made it through probably 10 cocktails, each worth writing home about, and immediately started planning our next visit. The menu is extensive with a great variety but every drink is complex and considered. We asked about the menu and were told every one is original to the restaurant and designed by the bartender David. It was a wonderfully comfortable place to spend the evening. We had no issues hearing one another to talk, but also enjoyed lounging back, enjoying the music, and getting lost in the cocktails. If you have an opportunity, I can’t recommend Sama Street highly enough.

Ma
Review №43

Wow. Yes. Finally. Greenpoint needs a place like this with a good vibe, great drinks, and excellent food. I came here with friends and will be coming back for some dates. I have A LOT of dietary restrictions and still had such good options to choose from. I LOVED the mushrooms, cucumbers and veggie bun. My table ordered the octopus and mussels and were delighted with their food.I live around the corner and havent been this excited about a new restaurant in a while. Keep it up Sama Street. Look forward to exploring the menu and also coming here for brunch on the weekends.

Ma
Review №44

Great vibe, cocktails and food. Best spot in Greenpoint. Q

Mo
Review №45

Best cocktail bar Ive ever been too.... Hands down. I tried the octopus and lamb chops, honestly, one of the best things Ive eaten in a long time. Very rarely do I come across a place that has amazing food and cocktails. But Sama Street has both.

Al
Review №46

Super cute!! Fun vibe with great starters. The cocktails are also fantastic. Cannot wait to come back!

Sa
Review №47

Amazing cocktails and fabulous ambience. No other spot that blends the east and the west with its fusion good and drinks. Kudos to the team.

Da
Review №48

This place is fantastic! They have and amazing pan-Asian ambiance with tasty food and outrageously good cocktails. Seems like a good date spot, though I went with a group of friends.

Ja
Review №49

Wow. That’s all I have to say. Cocktails and food are both amazing. Definitely a must on your list.

La
Review №50

Cocktails are inventive and so delicious! Service also very attentive. I loved the bao buns and the papaya salad. I think the fries were a little stale but the flavour was great - my wife has spent a lot of time in India and she said the taste took her back to India, so in that regard the fries succeeded.Can’t wait to go back and try more!

Ga
Review №51

The baos here are a must try!

Ar
Review №52

Hands down the best cocktails I’ve had in the city. Perfect for groups or a snack after work and they always make you feel welcome.

Ju
Review №53

This place is legendary. Drinks were insane, food was the perfect compliment. To the moon Sama.

Ra
Review №54

Taking a moment to welcome Sama Street to the beloved Greenpoint neighborhood. Amazing chill vibes, plant dads, friendly on point service, intimate and thoughtful atmosphere with excelling exceptional menu for small delicious bites and diverse unique cocktails. Beyond 5 stars 🌟 new favorite spot 😌🙏🏼

Sa
Review №55

Highly recommend this spot. Very cool space with a welcoming vibe, excellent and creatively crafted drinks, and great service all around. Im already looking forward to coming back and trying the other menu items.

Mi
Review №56

Awesome atmosphere. Great food. Excellent service. Very cool concept. Great asian tapas/street food with an extensive cocktail list

Pa
Review №57

EXCELLENT cocktail and food. Cocktail is $4 off during Happy Hours 4-7pm. Grilled Octopus is excellent!

Ri
Review №58

Superb cocktails, food and service. I will definitely be back soon.

Ka
Review №59

Fantastic experience. I had the peppers, spiced fries, Gua Bao, and crab salad. It was all wonderful! (We were sharing with a large group, but def wanted it all for myself). Ambiance is beautiful and the owners are warm and welcoming. Drinks are well balanced and delicious. I drank a “Slow Boat to China” and thoroughly enjoyed it. Planning on going back soon!

Ra
Review №60

My friend brought me to this place the other day and it exceeded my expectations. The cocktails were the best I’ve tried in nyc.

Ro
Review №61

This place has the best cocktails Ive ever had. I came here for dinner and the food was amazing as well. I highly recommend this place.

Ad
Review №62

Amazing cocktail bar in the area with great Asian fusion tapas! I went on a Wednesday evening and it was a fun atmosphere. Highly recommend the eastern medicine cocktail and the Bao buns.

Pa
Review №63

Delicious cocktails and exceptional service

Ev
Review №64

Wow. Drink: 7 Long Years. Food: Steak, Octopus, Prawns, peppers. Haven’t tried everything on the menu but tried a lot; those things blew my socks off. Love this place.

Ad
Review №65

The drinks here are a refreshing take on a lot of well known classics with some unique drinks mixed in. The best cocktail bar in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Would recommend the steak salad for some spicy eats as well.

Za
Review №66

Love the vibe. Food and drinks were great as well. Would definitely recommend.

Si
Review №67

Food here was delicious and the people are great too. Great vibes as well in the space. I will be going back regularly.

Ro
Review №68

Fantastic all around! Excellent cocktails, food and ambiance!

Ro
Review №69

Sama Street is definitely my new favorite bar to frequent in the greenpoint area. Their ambiance mixed with amazing cocktails and food are the perfect ingredients for a great night with friends. They have perfected an Asian menu that takes me back to my travels in Asia. Some highlights from my night there were trying the Eastern Medicine, 7 Long Years, chicken lollipop, and Gun Bao.

Be
Review №70

Awesome spot! really interesting cocktails and a great menu. i love the concept. they really have captured the asian streetfood vibe, and then brooklyn bougified it in the best way possible.ive spent a lot of time traveling around asia, and for many of the dishes at sama i could tell exactly where the inspiration came from. their reinterpretations of all these classics really are creative and delicious while keeping true to the originals character. my personal fav was the grilled octopus inspired by japanese takoyaki.also +1 for having beerlao!

Ra
Review №71

Absolute lad of a place. Seriously amazing cocktails, food, and ambience. Highly recommend.

mi
Review №72

GreenPoint need a place like this!! Impressive cocktails, the asian Food 2 thumbs up! 5 stars to this guys.

Ke
Review №73

Would not change a thing. If you dont go here youre dumb.

Ma
Review №74

Every drink that I tried had an exciting twist or unexpected ingredients. Still haven’t picked my favorite one yet because I have so many more to try. Great music, food, drinks, and vibe.

Ad
Review №75

Great vibe, amazing cocktails. The 7 Long Years cocktail is unlike any cocktail I’ve ever had, highly recommended.

Lo
Review №76

Great drinks, great ambiance. great bites. bravo to the team - will be back regularly

Ma
Review №77

Lit cocktails. Cool people. Unique addition to neighborhood. Also its Lit.

Wi
Review №78

Great service, ambience and food.

MC
Review №79

Great drinks, great service but $16 per drink is steep for Greenpoint.

Bi
Review №80

Wonderful service and exceptional cocktails on a rainy afternoon.

Ne
Review №81

Brilliant cocktails and amazing vibe! This place is fire.

Ra
Review №82

Lovely spot, great drinks and vibe

An
Review №83

Fav cocktail bar in the city! Vegetarian food options on point too

Ch
Review №84

A great find!

Os
Review №85

Food was okay. Some dishes took too long to arrive.

Pa
Review №86

Simply amazing....

Ad
Review №87

Perfect cocktails!

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  • Address:988 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
  • Site:http://www.samastreet.com/
  • Phone:+1 929-276-3140
Categories
  • Cocktail bar
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:5–10PM
  • Friday:5–10PM
  • Saturday:2–10PM
  • Sunday:2–9PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy hour food:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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