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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 30 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
250+
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sam & Lee's hours?

Sam & Lee's is open daily from 9:00 AM to 1:30 AM.

Where is Sam & Lee's located?

Sam & Lee's is at 1052 Kogiak St in Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska 99723.

What kind of food does Sam & Lee's serve?

Chinese and American home cooking, plus Korean and Japanese favorites — more than 250 dishes, from Mongolian Beef and General Tso's Chicken to burgers, steaks, pizza, and breakfast.

Does Sam & Lee's have lunch specials?

Yes. Lunch specials are served Monday through Friday from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM, and each comes with fried or steamed rice, soup, and an egg roll.

How do I place an order?

Call (907) 852-5555 or (907) 852-5556 to order ahead for pickup, or come in and dine with us. You can build your order from the online menu and read it to staff over the phone.

Does Sam & Lee's take reservations?

No. Sam & Lee's is walk-in for dine-in, and you can call ahead for take-out.

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