Sam Woo Bar-B-Q

(213) 687-7236

727 N Broadway (Between Alpine Street and Ord Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90012 34.061 -118.2391

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Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Central LA

Hours:

Daily 9am-1am

Price:

$

Parking:

Lot

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What People Are Saying About Sam Woo Bar-B-Q

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Contributor

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In Short – Despite eye-catching roast ducks and pigs hanging in the window, the interior of this popular downtown destination is uninspired. Crowds come for good value, big servings and renowned Chinese-style barbecue. Cantonese is the backbone cuisine, with dishes like duck scented with star anise. The Three Combination barbecue--duck, pork and chicken--is a carnivore's dream. Seafood includes live fish, crabs and lobsters swimming in tanks. Congee, rice soup with additions like pork, duck or preserved egg, cures hangovers. –

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/14/09

I Love Sam Woo

by philobeddoe

Sam Woo is great.

Amazing authentic Chinese BBQ.

The Pork and Duck are the stuff of legend.

The joint only takes cash, but you don't need much to get your fill.

Get there early ... or get there late.

It's all good.

Sam Woo is great!

  • Pros: Great Authentic Chinese BBQ
  • Cons: getting downtown is no picnic
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/12/07

Worst Chinese Food I've ever tried...

by robert_yu

I once heard that the chinese eat just about anything. I thought it was a joke until I had lunch at Sam Woo Chinese Restaurant, in the the heart of Chinatown Los Angeles. We ordered Kung Pao Chicken and the Mixed Seafood with Bean Sauce. They were both inedible.

3 Star Rating: Average

03/29/07

good noodles

by coachlvr

Definitely get the house special pan friend noodles! Everything else is pretty much average chinese.

  • Pros: noodles
  • Cons: cash only

The Details on Sam Woo Bar-B-Q

The Extras:

The restaurant is connected to the takeout counter, so if you're short on time, grab something to go.

Save Money:

Lunch specials are available Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm.

Know Before You Go:

The nearest ATM to this cash-only establishment is at the bank just across the street.

Save Time:

The heaviest traffic is from 11am to 3pm and from 6pm to 8pm, so adjust your schedule to enjoy a more leisurely atmosphere.

Category:

Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Late Night Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Chinese

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