08/24/09

Sam Who is absolutely awesome!

by ALeUH

What can I say other than, “Sam Who is absolutely awesome!” This place is a true hole in the wall by definition. You have to walk through a kitchen an up a narrow stairwell just to get to the seating area, it’s an experience in itself.

Prices are ridiculously cheap, and portions are exceptionally large! For $10 you can feed two people with leftovers to spare. They are open until 4:00am EVERYDAY and about a 10 minute walk from North Beach. Seriously, if you are ever in Chinatown and looking for a dirty little whole in the wall with authentic Chinese eats, check this place out you will not be disappointed.

Oh, did I mention it is bring your own beer! How can you not love this place??

06/22/09

Funniest Place for Chinese food!

by peekagirl

We have been to Sam Wo's twice in the last 25 years. Once by accident and the other on purpose when we needed a fix from the surly, overworked waitress.

I know this does not sound like much of an endorsement, but if you go to Sam Wo's with a few bucks in your pocket and a hungry tummy, you'll get decent food for a low price.

If you go looking for high-brow service, stay away.

On our last visit, the harried waitress kept shreiking "broccoli chicken, who order broccoli chicken?" The smart patron eventually raised his or her hand and took the broccoli chicken even if it was not what they ordered, because who knows when you might get your actual order.

Go to Sam Wo's with a sense of humor and a lot of patience. We were chuckling and having a grand time as other patrons were leaving in a huff, not seeing the humor of the situation.

We paid for the dinner of two seriously broke Brits who chose the place for the low prices.

On our first visit umpteen years ago, the service was no better but our memories are just as clear, especially of the waitress who smacked my husband and then thought it hysterical.

We love Sam Wo's and you should too!

• Pros: The shreiking waitress, cheap eats
• Cons: Everyone gets broccoli chicken -- joking

02/12/09

ONLY GET THE WON TON SOUP AND PORK NOODLE ROLL!

by twagcalif

I have two things to say: 1) Pork Noodle Roll 2) Won Ton Soup. No other chinese restaurant makes pork noodle roll. It is sweet bbq chinese pork with cilantro rolled up into a cold rice noodle and sliced. You dip it into hot mustard sauce and it melts in your mouth. It is my most favorite treat in the world. They used to make it only for lunch so I would make any excuse to drive the 30 miles from Walnut Creek so I could get it. Now it is served anytime.

The won ton soup broth and pork won tons are the most delicious I have ever eaten. If you order shrimp won ton soup it isn't shrimp in the won tons, the shrimps are placed floating on top of the broth and pork won tons. All the won ton soups are the same broth and pork won tons it is just the specific thing you order that is put on top like bbq pork strips, shrimp, etc. There is no better won ton soup in the world.

If you go there don't get the lame spring rolls or other typical chinese fair you can get anywher get these two menu choices and you will become a believer too.

And when you leave tell the cooks how delicious it was!

twag

• Pros: Best Won Ton soup in the world, and NO ONE ELSE makes Pork Noodle Rolls!
• Cons: If you are an Armani bling bling freak don't waste your precious time there.