Sampa is one of the best filipino restaurants in Los Angeles for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Arts District.
Filipino food has long deserved a room this serious, and Sampa in the Arts District appears to be making that argument without apology.
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wonton chips, lemongrass marinated shrimp, octopus, & oyster
braised oxtail, peanut butter velouté, bagoong dust
burgundy escargot, coconut butter, pandesal crostini
spanish octopus, kalabasa purée, crispy confit potatoes
8 oz pan-seared moulard duck, toyomansi jus
Sampa is a reliable filipino choice in Arts District in Los Angeles when you want something that tends to land well. Filipino Ceviche and Kare-Kare Tamales also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 235 Google reviews.
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For now, Sampa holds a 9.2 rating across 235 Google reviews.
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Sampa is a Filipino restaurant located in Arts District, Los Angeles. Filipino food has long deserved a room this serious, and Sampa in the Arts District appears to be making that argument without apology.
Sampa is best for dinner, group dinner. Sampa is a reliable filipino choice in Arts District in Los Angeles when you want something that tends to land well. Filipino Ceviche and Kare-Kare Tamales also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 235 Google reviews.
Sampa is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 235 reviews
Start with Filipino Ceviche, Kare-Kare Tamales, Kuhol and Octopus Adobo. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Sampa holds a 9.2 Google rating from 235 reviews. Sampa is a reliable filipino choice in Arts District in Los Angeles when you want something that tends to land well. Filipino Ceviche and Kare-Kare Tamales also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 235 Google reviews.
Sampa is located at 449 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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