Sampan - China Restaurant in Frankfurt am Main

One of the best restaurants if you want to eat vegan and Chinese. I go to the sampan regularly and am very satisfied every time. A lot of things are homemade, especially the dim sum or the dishes in a salt and pepper crust are recommended. The price of the food is on the lower side, but the quality is still really good. The atmosphere is more like a snack bar but is still pleasant. I always like to come back

I'm still a regular here and really enjoy going here. Top favorite: Vegan chicken with peanut sauce is a poem. First of all, it must be said that the restaurant has been under new management for a few months, so you should no longer take the old reviews into account. The restaurant is located in the middle of a main street, you can't really park directly in front of it, but rather in the adjacent streets. The restaurant looks attractive, inside it's more of a lounge-like atmosphere, with dim lighting and a pleasant atmosphere. Quite a large menu and, above all, a very large selection of vegan dishes. It is highly recommended to order the fried vegan chicken here, not just for vegans. This is so delicious and if you taste any difference here, you're lying! The food is absolutely ok in terms of price. Had the fried chicken with vegetables, rice and peanut sauce and all I can say is it's super tasty. The vegetables are al dente and taste very good, there is plenty of chicken on the plate and the sauce is delicious. The portion is really decent. As a starter there was edamame, which are beans that you eat out of the shell. Huge portion. The staff is very friendly, even if there is a bit of a problem with the language, but you can talk a little more calmly and slowly and everything will work out. For me the best Asian in Frankfurt at the moment, even a bit better than Aroy...

We were here yesterday because they have an extraordinary menu especially for vegans. I was a bit surprised because the place looks more like a snack bar than a restaurant. Accordingly, a rather simple, functional facility. But everything was clean and the staff were very friendly and attentive. All the dishes we had were very tasty 😋 my duck and also the vegan “duck” were super crispy and really tasty. Price-performance ratio was absolutely right.

Great little restaurant with friendly service and delicious food. We'd love to come back.

Super good vegan options. Chinese in all its facets, but with creative alternatives.

The food wasn't good. My “Authentic Malaysian-Style Kung Pao Chicken” had nothing to do with Kung Pao and nothing to do with Malaysian cuisine. The flavors were flat and the oil used tasted disgusting. The only good thing was the size of the portion, both in terms of meat and vegetables. The staff was strange. When I entered the empty restaurant and looked around, I was ignored. Otherwise, the service was prompt and medium-friendly. Price EUR 13.50, no card payment possible. Toilets clean and fully equipped.

It's only inviting from the outside at second glance - but great service and great food! The vegan duck is highly recommended

Best Chinese in town with authentic food for reasonable prices. Nice staff and cozy atmosphere! Absolute recommendation! 156, 131, 132, 8 and 42 are my personal favorites.

Brilliant food, great variety. We were there with 8 people.

The vegan food at Sampan is always worth the trip and is completely convincing. Simply super delicious! 👍 For my daughter, the restaurant is #1. Clear recommendation from us!

I've been going to Sampan for about 20 years, the food is still okay, and the vegan menu offers a nice selection. Dining room is more of a snack bar than a restaurant. The service was friendlier and more attentive. Please check the invoice amount, there have been a lot of “errors” lately. There was never any card payment, nor was there a receipt. Well :-)

The vegan duck there is my absolute favorite! There is a completely vegan menu with so many great options. The ambience is simple, but an absolute insider tip!

Service ok, our 3 different dishes were quite good, we will try others too. Prices reasonable

The lady boss is very nice, and the service and food are pretty good!

The restaurant has been around for what feels like almost 30 years. You can eat on site or take away. A Chinese for quick, spontaneous hunger. You actually always get a place. Sitting outside is possible. The ambience is simple and unpretentious. Food is good. Bami Goreng has had the same good quality for years. Portions are filling. Preparation is quick. And for fans or foes of spicy food: the dishes with 2 chilies on the menu can also be eaten by a standard Central European without hesitation.

Unfortunately our visit to this restaurant was a complete disappointment. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we realized that the staff didn't seem to want their job. The waitress was incredibly unfriendly and made no secret of the fact that she would prefer to be somewhere else. When I pointed out my allergies and asked about alternatives, she rolled her eyes and said I should check for myself. She seemed to be bothered by the fact that a guest was asked for a recommendation. It was particularly disappointing that, despite asking, we were not told on the phone that all vegan dishes are soy-based, which is a big problem given my allergy. Getting this information in advance would have been helpful to avoid disappointment. But the low point of the evening was when we were literally thrown out of the restaurant after dinner. At 9:30 p.m. we were told in no uncertain terms that we had to leave immediately because the staff wanted to get off work. Not even giving us the opportunity to finish our drink in peace was absolutely disrespectful. A simple notice that they would like to close soon would have been sufficient. As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for years, I am shocked by such behavior. This is no way to treat guests. We definitely won't be coming back and unfortunately we can't recommend the restaurant.

Health department FFM reports: Business premises in general: Not insignificant hygienic deficiencies and pest infestation were found in the business. The risk of a negative influence on the food and dishes could not be ruled out. An immediate basic cleaning of all operating rooms and business objects was ordered. In addition, immediate pest control was ordered by a competent person. Counter/counter: A mouse infestation was discovered. The food produced, processed and marketed at the facility was exposed to a risk of contamination. The door hooks of the beverage refrigerated counter, the drains of the drip trays of the bar/bar, the interior floor of the beverage refrigerated counter (under the refrigerated drawers), the coffee machine and the wall tiles (in places) were contaminated. The fan on the drinks counter was contaminated with mold-like contamination. There was also a lack of means for hygienic hand drying (e.g. disposable paper towels in the dispenser) and for washing hands (e.g. liquid soap in the dispenser) at the handwashing sink. Kitchen: A mouse infestation was discovered. The food produced, processed and marketed at the facility was exposed to a risk of contamination. The supply lines, the exhaust pipe of the extractor system, the extractor system (with a coating of grease and dust on the outside), the grease filters of the extractor system (with grease residue), several furnishings, the gas stove, the cooking areas of the wok gas stove, the sieve foam ladle, the deep fryer were contaminated , a white plastic cutting board, the rice cooker, the disposable towel dispenser, the wall tiles, the food washer fittings and the refrigerator. The floor was particularly dirty in the edge and corner areas, as well as under and behind the facilities. The dish rack of the dishwasher and the grates of the refrigerator were contaminated with mold. In addition, ready-to-eat foods were kept warm at temperatures below + 60°C, where microorganisms can easily multiply and pose a health risk. Inner courtyard – storage area: A mouse infestation was detected. The food produced, processed and marketed at the facility was exposed to a risk of contamination. The floor drains, the ceiling and the protective cover for the lighting were contaminated. The floor was particularly dirty in the edge and corner areas, as well as under and behind the facilities. Food was also wrapped in unsuitable material (waste bags/recyclables bags) and food was stored in bags in the freezers that were not sealed. In addition, deep-frozen foods were kept in stock without a name or indication of when they were frozen or where they came from, so that the age and therefore marketability could not be accurately determined. Garage - Preparation/Storage: A mouse infestation has been identified. The food produced, processed and marketed at the facility was exposed to a risk of contamination. The fitting and waste pipe (siphon) of the food washing device, the floor joints (due to dark deposits), the vegetable cutting machine, the wall tiles, the rice cooker, the colander and the lid seal of the freezer were contaminated. The floor was particularly dirty in the edge and corner areas, as well as under and behind the facilities. There were no means of hygienic hand drying (e.g. disposable paper towels in the dispenser) and hand washing (e.g. liquid soap in the dispenser) at the handwashing sink. In addition, food was wrapped in unsuitable material (waste bags/recyclables bags). Due to the serious hygienic deficiencies including pest infestation (mice), the operator was prohibited from producing or serving food.

Delicious They like to add a few euros more to the prices 😅

The food was delicious, the prices were good and the waiting time was short :)

Everything’s just so off here. The food is terrible, mostly frozen food, with no quality and so salty. The food was so awful and was not cooked properly. I did not even finish my food. Many people left bad reviews regarding the quality of their food. Also, charging 4.50 euros for a small bottle of water is crazy. The lady who worked there is so unreasonably rude and has an attitude problem. The cleanliness of this property is very questionable, oily, and odd smell. I will never visit this restaurant again. Not recommended!

Mixed feelings in the sampan We actually always find the dishes delicious, but I always feel very uncomfortable in this restaurant. The workers are so unfriendly and there is rarely a friendly hello. The shop is poorly maintained and is completely run down - not very inviting. When it comes to cleanliness, unfortunately it leaves a lot to be desired. Unfortunately we haven't been going there for a long time. The restaurant actually had real potential, but the unfriendly atmosphere is very disappointing. -

Mixed feelings in the sampan We actually always find the dishes delicious, but I always feel very uncomfortable in this restaurant. The workers are so unfriendly and there is rarely a friendly hello. The shop is poorly maintained and is completely run down - not very inviting. When it comes to cleanliness, unfortunately it leaves a lot to be desired. Unfortunately we haven't been going there for a long time. The restaurant actually had real potential, but the unfriendly atmosphere is very disappointing. -

Small Chinese restaurant in Frankfurt. Very tasty food, very nice to sit outside, friendly service. We'll definitely come again.

The vegetarian food cannot be beat. Whether duck, pork, beef, squid or shrimp... no animal has to be on the plate anymore.

Very tasty vegan food there. There's a lot to choose from and they do it really well. So if someone is vegan and wants to eat chicken or duck with peanut sauce, they should definitely come and try it

Very tasty food but people tried to say the wrong price several times… “accidentally” overcharged by a few euros

I was very happy that there was such a large vegan extra menu.

Mom and Pop type restaurant. Huge portions with fair pricing! The menu is in German and English which helped a lot since the staff didn't speak English. Super friendly. All you have do is point at what you'd like and she writes it down. Food was fresh with alot of flavor.

Excellent place to enjoy real and good Chinese cuisine! Family atmosphere, quite good food. Convincing and very rich vegetarian menu! My wife and I were very impressed by the food and the atmosphere. The fact that there are many visitors of Chinese and Asian origin also speaks for itself. Great vegetarian miso soup with planted chicken is highly recommended.

Delicious food with many options to choose from. Great location close to the U-Bahn station and very friendy staff!

The ambience is simple, but that wouldn't matter if the food was tasty. I haven't eaten something so bad for a long time: it doesn't taste good and it smells like old burnt oil. After two bites I had to throw the dish away, which wasn't cheap either. So people, take care of yourselves. I hope I survive this without any damage to my health.

The store used to be very, very good a long time ago. But what I experienced there today is a pure catastrophe. I can eat a lot but I immediately got a stomach ache there. The meat is also a disaster and the prices are not normal.

Delicious but not taking a card in 2023 is a shame.

A great shop, very dog ​​friendly! Mainly visited by dog ​​owners. The food was super tasty, the service was super nice. She petted my dog, she even kissed him! Afterwards she brought me my drinks and cutlery without washing her hands. That didn't bother me, I love dogs. I could eat from the same plate with my dog ​​if he was also a vegetarian. No, the fact that she scratches dogs and doesn't wash her hands doesn't bother me at all. Sympathetic even. Here a star is deducted not because of that, no, but because of a visitor. She came in, noticed my portable dog house and gave me an angry look, then pointedly wiped her table and bench with an alcohol wipe. So if she already suspected the fleas. One star deducted.

The vegan menu is incredibly good. The dishes (especially the vegan duck or vegan chicken) are highly recommended. The staff is attentive and very accommodating. I recommend the restaurant without reservation.

Omg it is so delicious! The vegan menu is very diverse, huge selection and everything tastes good. The prices are fair and the staff is super nice.

Ein Besuch hier lohnt sich auf jeden Fall! Freundlich wird man empfangen und die Auswahl an veganen Speisen ist enorm und das Beste, schmecken tut es auch noch fantastisch! Eine klare Empfehlung!

Es gibt eine separate vegane Karte. Wir hatten ein Spezialmenü gebucht und wurden von den tollsten Kreationen überrascht. Eins leckerer als das andere. Besonders begeistert war ich von dem veganen "Tintenfisch" aus Konjakwurzel. Mega! Die vegane Auswahl ist wirklich spitze.

Ich war am Freitag mit einer größeren Gruppe dort, wir wurden einmal durch die vegane Karte geführt. Von den Vorspeisen haben mir die Sate Spieße gut gefallen, und bei den Hauptspeisen ein Traum 😍 Jede Geschmacklich recht unterschiedlich und dennoch das eine besser als das andere. Kann ich alle empfehlen, nur die vegane Ente sah zwar sehr gut aus aber war nichts für mich da wenig Geschmack. Aber es gab ja so viel anderes leckeres das es nicht weiter gestört hat. Der Kokosmilch Honig Melonen Nachtisch hat auch gut gepunktet. Werde auf jeden Fall mal wieder hingehen :)

Super leckeres, frisches Essen, nette Besitzerin. Absolute Weiterempfehlung!

Mein Besuch in diesem chinesischen Restaurant war eine kulinarische Reise mit Höhen und Tiefen. Das Essen, das wir bestellt haben, war insgesamt sehr lecker und spiegelte die Vielfalt der chinesischen Küche gut wider. Die Aromen und Gewürze waren grandios und sorgten für einen angenehmen Geschmack. Ein bemerkenswerter Punkt war die Großzügigkeit der Portionen. Die Speisen kamen in großartigen Mengen, was definitiv ein Pluspunkt war, da wir genug hatten, um nach Hause zu nehmen und noch eine Mahlzeit daraus zu machen. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis war daher insgesamt gut. Leider gab es auch einen kleinen Wermutstropfen in Bezug auf die Getränke. Ein Glas Tee kostete stolze 5€, was meiner Meinung nach überteuert ist. Dies war eine unangenehme Überraschung, da Tee normalerweise nicht so teuer sein sollte. Das Ambiente des Restaurants war interessant. Die Location war zwar alt, aber gut in Schuss gehalten und sauber. Es fehlte jedoch an einem gewissen "Wow"-Faktor oder einer auffälligen Eleganz. Es war eher schlicht und funktional, was sich in den Preisen widerspiegelte. Insgesamt war mein Besuch in diesem chinesischen Restaurant ein angenehmes Erlebnis mit einigen Höhen und Tiefen. Das Essen war lecker, die Portionen großzügig, aber die Getränkepreise waren übertrieben. Die Location war zwar alt, aber gut gepflegt. Es ist sicherlich einen Besuch wert, wenn man auf der Suche nach einer soliden chinesischen Mahlzeit ist, aber man sollte die Preise für Getränke im Auge behalten.

Absoluter Geheimtipp für alle die gerne auf Fleisch verzichten! Komme immer wieder und das Essen ist immer top!

Sehr leckeres Essen hier und meist nicht stark besucht aber absolut empfehlenswert 👍 auch für Vegetarier/Veganer sehr gut

Das Essen war sehr lecker, haben wir die Vegan Menü probiert und absolut zufrieden. Der Service war besonders freundlich und würde ich weiter empfehlen 🍀

Nice Full Fladge Chinese food in the middle of Frankfurt!

Wie jedes Mal überzeugt hier einfach alles: Service ist super lieb, fix und kompetent, das Essen ist extrem lecker und mein Highlight ist die komplett vegane Speisekarte, die es neben der mit Fleisch gibt.

Super gute frische Gerichte, nettes Service, eop!

Wir waren heute das erste Mal bei Sampan China Restaurant. Auf den ersten Blick sieht das Sampan nicht so wirklich einladend aus. Allerdings fanden wir das Essen sehr lecker. Auf der Terrasse sitzt man recht schön. Es gibt eine große Auswahl an verschiedenen Gerichten. Auf Wunsch bekommt man sogar eine komplett vegane Karte.

Ist okay. Fernlicht eher aus nostalgischen Gründen ein Besuch wert.

The food is amazing, the best Chinese/Vietnamese in Frankfurt that I've tried. The portions are big and worth the price, especially the crispy duck dishes. The staff is really nice and friendly. It was especially the case towards my 2-year-old daughter. They even brought a small bowl, plastic cup and a small fork for her without asking. I definitely recommend this place.

Sampan ist ein chinesisches Restaurant direkt an der Eckenheimer. Es gibt Sitzplätze sowohl im Innenbereich als auch draußen. Wir hatten die vegane Ente und die 79 (fried chicken). Das fried Hühnchen war sehr kross, allerdings hat mich die vegane Ente geschmacklich nicht wirklich überzeugt hat sehr 'brotig' geschmeckt. Insgesamt hat mir geschmacklich einfach etwas gefehlt. Die Haut war allerdings schön kross, und die hausgemachte Limo war sensationell!!! Die Dame im Laden ist sehr nett und aufmerksam, und kümmert sich gut um die Gäste.

Extra vegane Karte mit super viel Auswahl!! Das Essen ist mega gut. Mein Lieblingsrestaurant in Frankfurt und der Service ist super lieb. Individuelle Wünsche werden berücksichtigt und sie kennen sich gut mit den Zutaten ihrer Gerichte aus, was mit Allergien und Unverträglichkeiten super ist. Perfekt um mal neue interessante Gemüsesorten und traditionellere chinesische Gerichte auszuprobieren!

We went there because they have vegan menu which is unusual. We tried some vegan dimsum, it was surprisingly nice. Service was super friendly and nice outside area to sit in the summer.

Nur zu empfehlen! Das Essen war äußerst gut, wurde schnell serviert und die Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich gewesen. Das einzige Manko war, das der Tisch etwas klebrig war. Gerne wieder!

Gedämpfter Tofu mit Gemüse in Austernsauce, alles schwamm zusätzlich zur Fertigsauce in Öl- verstehe nicht, warum da überhaupt Öp dran muss? Die sehr umfangreiche Karte klingt vielversprechend, viel ist dann aber auf Nachfrage nicht da. Fast food, aber nicht gut. Aus den Wantans lief das Öl beim Reinbeißen so raus, eklig.

Sind immer gerne im Sampan. Die Bedienung ist nett und die vegane Karte bietet eine reichliche Auswahl an veganen Alternativen.

Very friendly service. Extremely supportive. Good prices for great, freshfood. Good option to sit outside.

Keinesfalls sollte man sich von dem (wenig einladenden) Äusseren abschrecken lassen: denn was sich dahinter "versteckt", ist das beste asiatische Restaurant in Frankfurt und Umgebung! Exzellente, stets frisch zubereitete Speisen, die man im Sommer sogar auf der Terrasse genießen kann sowie ein äusserst freundlicher und zuvorkommenden Service begeistern bei jedem Besuch aufs Neue. Hier werden nicht nur Liebhaber tierischer Produkte glücklich, sondern auch Vegetarier und Veganer schweben bereits beim Lesen der Speisekarte im siebten Himmel.

Not bad, good customer service, a wide variety of food options, and easy location to get to, minutes away from the U5. I had the duck with veggies. Pretty good overall.

Sehr lecker, gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Die Frau die uns bedient hat war sehr lieb und sympathisch. Essen war schnell da und es war alles frisch. Das Äußere ist leider nicht so schön, aber nicht davon abschrecken lassen :)

Molt bé. Em vaig disfrutar i el menjar era d'una bona qualitat. La gent del service són amables.

toller Laden! riesige vegane Auswahl und sehr lecker! sehr zu empfehlen!

Das mit Abstand beste asiatisch-vegane Restaurant in Frankfurt. Ich bin schon seit vielen Jahren regelmäßig Gast im Sampan. Die Auswahl an Speisen auch an veganen Speisen ist wahnsinnig umfangreich und vielfältig. Alles wird in eigener Herstellung hergestellt, man arbeitet nicht mit irgendwelchen Fertigprodukten, selbst das Seitan für die veganen Produkte stellt die Besitzerin selbst her. Die Besitzerin und alle Angestellten sind super freundlich und hilfsbereit bei der Erklärung der authentischen asiatischen Speisen. Ganz klar eine mega Empfehlung. Parken kann man eigentlich immer gut in den Seitenstraßen direkt davor wird es schwierig.

wartezeit ist sehr kurz die vegane karte war sehr vielfältig es ist ein bisschen teuer aber dafür kriegt man auch eine große portion

Bekannt fur große Portionen und günstig. Durch Inflation alles etwas teurer geworden trotzdem noch gut und sehr nette Bedienung.

Wahnsinnig leckeres Essen, liebe Bedienung und eine überwältigende Vielfalt für Veganer.. Ich bin zu 100% begeistert 🤩

Das Restaurant haben wir anhand der Beschreibung im Netz ausgesucht, allerdings hat uns der Besuch eher ernüchtert, und wir werden in Zukunft wieder in unsere beliebten asiatischen Restaurants gehen. Die Tom Yan Kung war mittelmäßig und die ausgesuchten Dim Sum klein und ohne richtigen Geschmack. Um der wahrheit die Ehre zu geben, sollten wir allerdings erwähnen, dass das vegetarische Gericht in Ordnung war.

Riesige Portionen, sehr günstig, freundlicher Service: Das Sampan ist schon seit Jahren mein Lieblingsrestaurant im Nordend. Besonders erwähnenswert ist die große, separate vegane Karte, die von Sommerrollen über Seidentofu- bis zu Mock-Meat-Gerichten viel leckere Auswahl bietet. Unbedingt empfehlenswert!