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Sama Handroll Bar
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A new handroll bar that opened in the Los Angeles Arts District in 2025, serving Japanese-style temaki handrolls and seasonal nigiri at an open counter.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Arts District
- Since
- 2025
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About
Sama Handroll Bar debuted in the Arts District in 2025, joining a growing wave of handroll-focused concepts in Los Angeles. The restaurant occupies a counter format on Traction Avenue, serving fresh temaki handrolls with premium fish sourced daily alongside a focused sake and beer program.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sama Handroll Bar sits in Arts District, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Handroll counter format — opened 2025 in Arts District
- Seasonal fish sourced daily for temaki
Opened 2025.
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Frequently asked
About Sama Handroll Bar
- Is Sama Handroll Bar an authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Sama Handroll Bar is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sama Handroll Bar located?
- Sama Handroll Bar is located at 897 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013, Los Angeles, USA in the Arts District neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sama Handroll Bar?
- Sama Handroll Bar accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sama Handroll Bar?
- Sama Handroll Bar sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Los Angeles.
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