Little Sama Ojai

Over priced and sub par food. Ojai hosts so many great food venues, however this is not one of them.

Person taking our order was super lost. Charged us for two sandwiches when we definitely only ordered one. Didn't repeat our order before charging us. And then didn't do anything when they brought two sandwiches and we were like no we only ordered one. Bad listening skills and customer service.

Sama operates independently from the brewery, although they share the same space. You place your order at the counter and then wait for a server to bring your food. The cuisine is a fusion of Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, and American flavors. We tried the tonkatsu sando paired with green papaya salad. The dressing on the salad was absolutely delightful—hands down the best sauce I've ever had with green papaya. I even considered taking some home! We ended up using our homemade shrimp chips to enjoy the leftover dressing. I wanted to sample the desserts, but we were too full from the delicious beer!

I had high hopes for this place, but the food was truly disappointing. The chicken karaage was overcooked, leaving it dry and nearly impossible to chew. The Brussels sprouts were also completely overcooked and tasted like ashes. Overall, it was a letdown. However, Topa Topa had good beer, which helped alleviate some of the disappointment.

We love exploring new dining spots, and Little Sama Ojai is definitely a must-visit! We've yet to discover a cauliflower dish that rivals their Popcorn Cauliflower, and their fried chicken sandwich is absolutely fantastic! During our two four-day trips to Ojai, we found ourselves at Sama Sama almost every day! You really should check it out—you won't regret it! Additionally, it's located in the same building as a brewery, so there's a wide selection of beers available. However, if you're not into beer (like me), they also offer wine.