I went to dinner for my best friend’s birthday at Sampan last month and I really enjoyed most everything about it. Tapas = great for groups! My biggest complaint – some of the dishes were a little too salty (but I am very salt-sensitive because I rarely cook with it.) There were four of us and we decided to order the chef’s tasting menu. Y’all, this is a phenomenal deal!! [[The chef’s tasting at White Do in Wayne is also a great option for fresh, local food]] For $45 a person we got 9 dishes to share + the cutest little homemade, soft-serve ice cream cones! The dim lighting and illuminated walls make for a cool, sophisticated, wannabe-NYC atmosphere. I wasn’t complaining! Oh wait, I was. The wine. The year listed in the menu was not what they brought out. I noticed the difference but she checked and said there had been a change to the menu and they only had what she brought. I asked for a discount because of the difference (wine was not aged as long) but the manager came over and said they couldn’t do that. I didn’t want to cause a scene and argue too much so I let it go but beware, they may try to substitute wines. I’m not enough of a connoisseur to know if what I got was worth more or less, better or worse.
The Food.
Shrimp & Lobster Dumpling (salty)
Chicken Bao Bun
Pork Potsticker (salty)
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Seared Tuna (Maybe my favorite!)
Crab Wonton Taco (eh)
Pekin Duck
Seared Scallops (spicy kick)
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Kobe Beef Fried Rice (a little chewy)
Shrimp Pad Thai (forgot the picture)
huge portions^couldn’t finish
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Milk Dud (yummmmm)
Forget other flavor..banana? 
Sorbeto & sparkler
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Stuffed & Happy
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If you click “download menus” from the website you will see a different menu than if you click “dinner”.
We had the “dinner” menu when we dined.
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I would go back any time. Definitely want to check out Grafitti Bar too.
Up Next: Talula’s Table!!!
My honey booked a year in advance as it’s the only way to get a reservation. So I, and 10 of my nearest and dearest, will indulge tomorrow in eight courses of culinary magic. You can watch and read about it here and here. Ahhhh 🙂
K Through Food 