Sama Zama Menu – Kansas City, MO

Type : Japanese restaurant

Location : Kansas City, MO

Sleek, contemporary eatery offering izakaya-style Japanese plates with wine, sake & exotic sodas. Based on 655 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Sama Zama 64111

Address:
3906 Central St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Phone: (816) 756-3600

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 11:30 AM–8 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed

Holiday hours
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Menu

Bento Box | Carry Out Only
Tori Kara Age Bento
Fried marinated chicken served with variety of sides and steamed rice.		 $20.55
Tonkatsu Bento | Pork Cutlet
A breaded and fried pork cutlet served with variety of sides and steamed rice.		 $20.55
Chau Shu Ribs Bento
Homestyle honey spare ribs served with variety of sides and steamed Rice.		 $20.55
Veggie Korokke Bento
A Panko crusted soft potato croquette served with variety of sides and steamed Rice.(For Vegetarian)		 $20.55
Appetizers
Steamed Soy Beans | Edamame
Steamed soy beans with sea salt.		 $10.30
Chicken Salad
Japanese fried marinated chicken salad with our signature mogu mogu dressing.		 $17.10
Fried Marinated Chicken | Tori Kara Age
Japanese style, lightly fried marinated chicken.		 $14.85
Tofu & Edamame | Age Goro Goro
A combination of fried tofu and steamed soy beans with dipping sauce.		 $16.00
Potstickers | Gyoza
Pan-fried homemade dumplings.		 $11.40
Miso Soup $8.00
Pickled Cabbage | Kimuchi
Spicy pickled Napa cabbage.		 $10.30
Seaweed Salad | Wakame Salad
Seasoned seaweed salad and crunchy noodles.		 $11.40
Fried Takoyaki
Fried octopus puffs.		 $11.40
Fried Calamari | Ika No Kara Age
Deep fried calamari with dipping sauce.		 $18.25
Shumai Age
Fried shrimp dumplings.		 $9.15
Potato Croquette | Potato Korokke
A panko crusted soft potato croquette.		 $11.40
Noodles
Yaki Udon
Stir fried, thick udon noodles.		 $17.10
Vegetarian Ramen
Ramen served in Miso broth (soy paste broth) with Tofu or Mixed Vegetables.		 $18.25
Ramen | Pork Topping
Ramen served in Tonkotsu broth (pork-based broth) or Miso broth (soy paste broth) with pork toppings.		 $18.25
Tonkotsu Chicken Ramen
Ramen served in Tonkotsu (pork) broth with fried chicken topping		 $18.25
Miso Chicken Ramen
Ramen served in Miso broth (Soy based broth) with fried chicken topping		 $18.25
Rice
Rice Ball | Onigiri
Rice ball with cha-shu pork fillings (2pcs).		 $11.40
Steamed White Rice $6.85
Teriyaki Don
Served “bowl” style with steamed rice.		 $17.10
Fried Chicken Curry
A combination of Japanese curry and fried chicken (tori kara age) served over rice. Onion and carrots in curry.		 $21.70
Pork Katsu Curry
A combination of Japanese curry and a panko-breaded cutlet served over rice. Onions and carrots in curry.		 $21.70
Veggie Rice Ball
Vegan onigiri, rice ball with shiitaki mushroom, carrots, tofu, onion and sesame fillings (2pcs).		 $11.40
Salmon Rice Ball | Shake Onigiri
Rice ball with salmon fillings (2pcs).		 $12.55
Veggie Korokke Curry
A combination of Japanese curry and Potato Korokke (A Panko crusted soft potato croquette) served over rice. Onion and carrots in curry. (For Vegetarian)		 $21.70
Fried Rice
Just Plain Fried Rice
Large.		 $14.85
Veggie Fried Rice
Large.		 $17.10
Chicken Fried Rice
Large.		 $17.10
Combination Fried Rice
Large. Chicken, beef and shrimp.		 $20.55
Beef Fried Rice
Large.		 $18.25
Shrimp Fried Rice
Large.		 $19.40
Cha-Shu Pork Fried Rice
Large.
Fried rice with house slow cooked Cha-Shu pork		 $17.10
Grilled / Stir-Fried / Deep-Fried
Garlic Mushroom
Mushrooms in garlic sauce.		 $12.55
Teriyaki $13.70
Garlic Green Beans | Ingen Itame
Garlic infused sauteed green beans.		 $12.55
Pork Cutlet | Tonkatsu
A breaded and fried pork cutlet.		 $14.85
Cha Shu Spare Ribs
Our signature honey marinated pork spare ribs.		 $14.85
Shrimp Cala Mayo | Ebicala Mayo
Shrimp and calamari in mogu mogu.		 $18.25
Shrimp In Chili Sauce Ebi Chili
Shrimp, tofu, and broccoli in spicy tomato sauce.		 $18.25
Beverages & Dessert
Soda $4.60
Sasadango
It’s Back!!!
Japanese mochi with red bean paste filling wrapped in a bamboo leaf.		 $10.30
Calpico – Lychee
Calpico Lychee Flavor (bottle)		 $6.30
Calpico – Original
Calpico Water (bottle, Citrusy Flavor)		 $6.30
Ramune Soda
From Japan.		 $10.30
Calpico – Strawberry
Calpico Strawberry Flavor (bottle)		 $6.30
Calpico – White Peach
Calpico White Peach (bottle)		 $6.30
Oi Ocha Green Tea
Oi Ocha Japanese Green Tea (Unsweetened, bottle)		 $6.30
Sesame Balls
Fried sesame seeds coated sticky rice balls, filled with sweet bean paste (6pcs).		 $10.30
Kushidango
Sticky rice on skewer.		 $9.15

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Reviews

Linda Klement
We found Sama Zama when looking for a quick bite. We wound up with a truly enjoyable meal of fresh food that was cooked well, served fast, and was absolutely delicious. This is the most authentic Japanese restaurant I’ve found in KCMO, and I will be back. Everything here was clean, orderly, simple and executed perfectly. They also have a nice selection of sodas and other drinks.

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Carter Taylor
Honestly hit the spot in a way I can’t describe. The food was absolutely incredible, especially the onigiri and seaweed salad. Our server was lovely and took great care of us. It was so homey and yet made me feel like I was back in DC dropping by the local shop on my rush back from work to grab a warm and filling treat for later. 10/10 experience!

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James
This is officially my favorite restaurant in KC! The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly, with beautiful art on the walls and lots of natural light. Everything on the menu looks amazing and was obviously curated by the owner with a lot of care. The salmon onigiri was a great starter, the shrimp and calamari were so fresh and cooked perfectly, and the sasadango dessert imported from Japan was light and refreshing. The person who served our food was so nice and gave us recommendations for our food, which I really appreciated. This is a great place to go if you want fairly priced, delicious food that won’t make you feel heavy afterwards. I feel very happy knowing I supported a small business and an owner who has very caringly brought fantastic and fresh Japanese cuisine to KC.

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J Bern
I ordered the fried chicken curry and it came out quickly and was very tasty. The waitress was very nice. Their drinks are non refillable and water bottles will cost you $1 each but you are able to bring your own drink! I would recommend this place for smaller groups of 4 or less. It looked like there was a sweets shop in the same building, unfortunately they were closed when we went.

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William Tate II
First time here and absolutely in love. My household has been to Japan a couple of times and this is a great taste back here at home. Planning on returning visits to make sure we work our way through the entire menu. Always a treat to enjoy a cold CC Lemon with tonkatsu

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Jody Barnhart
This restaurant is amazing. The dishes are presented beautifully. Our server Vicki was incredible! Their knowledge of the dishes was really impressive! I’m looking forward to my next visit!

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Aaron G
We were happy to discover this Hidden gem in Kansas City when looking for Japanese food. I thoroughly enjoyed the ramen. It seems like portions are generous for the price, and the quality is great. The service was incredibly fast and friendly. One thing to keep in mind is that tap water is not available to customers, but you are allowed to bring in any non-alcoholic beverage you like. To-go boxes are also $1. Thank you for a marvelous experience and for being so welcoming and kind.

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Shelby Shelton
I wish I could give more stars to this place. This was one of the best experiences I have ever had in KC. The food was out of this world. Got the curry, gyoza and dessert as well! Between my husband and I we probably ordered half the menu!

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Brian Haynes
Awesome place to try a variety of delicious food. It is a little pricey, but the flavor is worth it.

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Shannon Kirkman
Everything was delicious, very friendly staff. Curry was some of the best I’ve had since I was in Tokyo. Will be becoming a regular. There is a lot of variety in their menu as well.

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