Sama Handroll

Name: Sama Handroll
Address: 897 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90013, US
Telephone: +12136602788
Price range: $$$$

AsianJapaneseYakitori$$$$The Arts District

$$$$ · Very expensive
Reservations not listed
897 Traction Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90013
+12136602788
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About

Sama Handroll offers Japanese cuisine for lunch and dinner, featuring hand rolls, grilled dishes, and private dining.

This restaurant serves Japanese meals including hand rolls and grilled dishes.

Reservations are recommended, and the venue is available for private events.

Known for

Grilled dishes
Private events

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Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 10 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 10 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 10 PM
Friday	11:30 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 10 PM
Saturday	11:30 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 10 PM
Sunday	11:30 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 10 PM

Location

897 Traction Ave · The Arts District, Los Angeles

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Private dining
Reservations recommended

Good for

Dinner · Lunch

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