Samsara Southeast Asian Cuisine

Andrew Rabb 2 months ago

This is probably my favorite food in the city. Incredible food, spiciest available option around as well as options for no spice if you’re like that, I am not. I personally insist on dining in, something about being able to hear the wok and fire before you get your food is different than anything else. Warning if you dine here, you might not be satisfied with food anywhere else ever again

H 5 months ago

My friend and I thought they were closed and almost pulled away before the owner opened the door and told us that she was open! They had just reopened after a few weeks to get a new menu fleshed out. It was absolutely phenomenal! Rangoons, fresh rolls, green curry, samsara chicken and peanut pad Thai! All to die for! Both of our favorites was the vegetable curry we had! We will be back

Janet D'Ambroseo 10 months ago

First time eating here and it was astounding! The food was delicious! Strongly suggest ordering the pineapple fried rice, it was the BEST fried rice I've ever had. And the service was amazing! She was so sweet and easy to talk too, Congratulated me on graduating and gave us a free appetizer! The prices where very good for the portion sizes!

Kelvin Friesen a year ago

We absolutely love this little restaurant. Small family owned restaurant. The pad Thai both times we’ve been here has been excellent. My wife had peanut curry noodles tonight and loved them. The service has always been excellent and fast even though the sign on the door warns that you need to have patience if you eat there. We visit Traverse City for about two weeks each year and this is a Go To restaurant for us.

Dawn Mantas 2 years ago

We’ve looked high and low for a genuine Thai restaurant since we moved up north, and finally we’ve found it! The food is superb. Everything starts out mild and they can add spice if you want it (always easier to add it - can’t take it away!) The fresh rolls were exactly that. The peanut sauce was mildly spicy, a little thin. The fried tofu was the best we’ve ever had. You can add whatever protein you want to your main dish. The Pad Thai was fantastic. I’ve never had a better Pad Thai sauce. It’s a family owned and operated restaurant. The waitress was also the owner, along with her husband, who was cooking in back. They make truly authentic food using recipes from both of their mothers! The staff was accommodating and informative. The dine-in area was small but comfortable. They do a brisk take-out business - clearly all the locals know about this place! I love that it wasn’t downtown (where all the tourists are…) Parking was easy. We will definitely be back every time we come to town!