Sam Cha draws praise for bold Korean flavors with standout dishes like spicy pork udon, beef galbi and spicy jokbal, along with favorites such as bibimbap, tteokbokki and fried chicken, all offered at affordable prices. The reviews note a lively atmosphere and friendly service, though the place is small and often crowded, with limited ventilation and occasional variability in service. Some bites such as seafood pancake or certain curries can be less consistent, but overall Sam Cha is a reliable option for a flavorful Korean meal and good value, even on off days.
I really like the simplicity of the menu. We've tried pretty much everything on it, & we've found a "bad" one. Portions, taste, & presentation are 5 stars for the price. What I really don't like is that there is no way to reserve ahead of time on Fridays or Saturdays. You have to put yourself on the waiting list for a good hour. The place is ALWAYS packed, so it makes it a bit annoying.
Great restaurant. We were sitting right beside a wall lined up with blinking led lights & that got a bit anmoying but the food was fantastic. The service was a bit slow too but nothing too bothering.
Feb 27, 2024
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I came to Samcha after a recommendation from a friend, I was told it was extremely spicy & delicious, so I came with expectations. It was great, the food was piping hot & fresh, & the flavors were amazing. (I had the kimchi fried rice, extremely creamy & savory with that signature gochujang flavor). Along with that, I also had the spicy teokbokki with cheese that was equally delicious. Now, as to the reason why I only rated it 4*, the teokbokki was perfectly spicy, but the kimchi fried rice barely had any spice. According to my friend, it tasted as though they've toned down the spice quite a lot since her last visit. She had the spicy udon, & there was the same statement in terms of spice level. I have a pretty low spice tolerance, & when I can barely taste it, something feels wrong. I'd recommend asking to make it spicier if you're planning to order something spicy. Other than that, it's a great place with an amazingly warm & bustling atmosphere! The sojus tastes great.
Went for my friends birthday a while back, they were able to easily accompany our big group. The food taste amazing & fresh, it was beautifully presented as well. Portions are good for the price, I didn't leave hungry at all. The decoration is also super cute & the atmosphere is very warm.
Le jeune serveur, avec des lunettes,a été super courtois & patient lors de notre première visite. Nous avons adoré la nourriture & l'ambiance, tous ce que nos voisins prenait avait aussi l'air vraiment bon. J'ai oublié de prendre des photos tellement nous avons mangé vite! Des parents avait amener leurs enfants & leur donnait que des trucs épicés, alors les cocos pleurait, le serveur est revenu pour RÉexpliquer encore, aux parents ce qui était plus adapté aux bambins & ce qui était déconseillé. Svp poser des questions en cas de besoin les serveurs se feront un plaisir de vous aider!
Always great service! I've been there 4 times already & I'll keep going with my friends because it's so delicious & not so expensive compared to other restaurants. I recommend you to book a table if you're more than 2 because it gets full really fast! Our go to meal: beef tartare, bibimbap, & jokpal (the meal for 2 with pork & kimchi)
Les prix sont très raisonnables & les plats sont excellents. Leur crêpe au kimchi est succulente. I had Sundubbu & it was amazing. I'm so happy I got to discover this restaurant.
The prices were fair & the food is good! Has a variety of soju! Also, if your spice tolerance isn't very good then good luck for the tteokbokki because I took a less spicy one & it was still very very spicy. Just an fyi :)
My favorite place for good korean food! The beef tartare is to DIE FOR. I've tried the bibimbap, rosé tteokbokki, katsu, soondubu, & more & they're all good! Lots of fun drinks options as well. Super sweet & caring servers too!
