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Sam & Lee's Restaurant

Chinese & American Home Cooking — At the Top of the World.
Family-owned and serving Utqiagvik for over 40 years.

Our Story

A Local Institution Since the Early 1990s

Sam & Lee's Restaurant has been a cornerstone of the Utqiagvik community for over three decades. Run by Mr. and Mrs. Kim, our family-owned restaurant has welcomed locals, workers, and travelers through the doors of our red building on Kogiak Street through every season — including the long Arctic winter.

We serve a broad menu of Chinese, American, and Asian-inspired dishes, from Mongolian Beef and General Tso's Chicken to steaks, burgers, pizza, and breakfast all day. There's something for everyone.

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Sam & Lee's Restaurant lit up at twilight on Kogiak Street, Utqiagvik

Trusted by the Community

40+
Years Serving Utqiagvik
100+
Menu Items
3
Ways to Order
1
Dedicated Family

What People Are Saying

Real reviews from real visitors

★★★★★

Service was beyond friendly… The restaurant has a real family feel to it… Menu is massive… Definitely the place to eat in Barrow.

AlexJ262
Jul 2023 • Solo traveler
★★★★★

They had a nice variety of both American and Chinese menu items… tasty and huge portions… I definitely recommend it to anyone Up North — way Up North.

Mark and Donna
Aug 2019
★★★★★

The owners are very, very friendly nice people. They have a large selection of food on the menu and they cook it when order is placed. Definitely a place to stop by on your visit.

Nancy V
Jun 2020
Coming Soon

Sam & Lee's Merchandise

Hoodies, jackets, shirts, mugs, and more — designs are in the works. Bearing the dragon that's watched over Utqiagvik for forty years.

Designs Coming Soon →
Sam & Lee's dragon

Hours & Location

Hours

Monday – Sunday
9:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Open daily • Prices subject to change

Location

1052 Kogiak St
Utqiagvik (Barrow), AK 99723
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Call or Email

(907) 852-5555
(907) 852-5556
4kimsgeneration@gmail.com
Dine in • Takeout • Delivery

Ready to Order?

Stop by for dine-in, call ahead for takeout, or ask about delivery.

Call Now — (907) 852-5555