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SAMA Handroll LA, Los Angeles, CA

SAMA Handroll LA

4.3
4.3
5 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Izakaya brought to you by Lester Lai, brand new to the Arts District.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Izakaya, Japanese (Yakitori / Poultry)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Lester Lai
  • Catering
    Catering per person menu options available. Pass Out Tray Menus Available Also! Fully customizable to your event's needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Special Restaurant Buyout Rates for Private Events. Monday Closure Specials.
  • Area
    Arts District
  • Cross Street
    In the Aliso Building Complex, Traction Ave in the Arts District
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What people are saying

SAMA Handroll LA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

5 Reviews
  1. Melody

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good at a great price, amazing options for non alcoholic drinkers and staff was very attentive

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  2. Laura VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a delicious restaurant. The cocktails were top notch too. We had a near miss with a sesame seed allergy and the management handled it appropriately. We could have done without the servers jokes on choking though. Will definitely return.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, all the fish tasted fresh and seasoned with just the right amount of sauce. Highlight of the night was the wagyu short ribs 🫶🏻 - it was so tender and juicy! I would come back again!

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  4. Alan VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A new staple in the Arts District. This place has the best Handrolls I’ve had by far (they were ALL incredible) and to compliment them, their Yakitori are phenomenal. I’ve been here 3 times now. They have validated parking on E 3rd Street as well as street parking and paid parking right in front of the restaurant. Service is amazing. Very attentive and nice staff. WOULD DEFINITELY COME BACK AGAIN! Don’t forget to try the cocktails/drinks!

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  5. Jeff

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had many hand rolls with the scallops and uni being my favorites. Lobster dashi pasta was spectacular along with the spicy tuna crispy rice. Everything was very good!

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FAQs

SAMA Handroll LA is rated 4.3 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for SAMA Handroll LA

897 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    In the Aliso Building Complex, Traction Ave in the Arts District
  • Area
    Arts District
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Izakaya, Japanese (Yakitori / Poultry)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lester Lai
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering per person menu options available. Pass Out Tray Menus Available Also! Fully customizable to your event's needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Special Restaurant Buyout Rates for Private Events. Monday Closure Specials.
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