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New Samsi

Google (1581) 4.2
Tripadvisor (1084) 4.3
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Visitors frequently praise New Samsi for its good quality, fresh, and tasty Japanese food, often highlighting the sushi and value for money. Some reviewers found certain sushi portions to be smaller than expected, and one noted the sriracha flavor in a spicy salmon roll was too strong.

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Address
38 Whitworth St, Manchester
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Phone
+44 16 1279 0022
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Website
www.samsi.co.uk

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About this place New Samsi

New Samsi is a mainstream Japanese restaurant at 38 Whitworth Street in central Manchester, listed as gay-friendly. Whitworth Street runs along the edge of the Gay Village, so Canal Street is a few minutes on foot. The menu covers sushi and the usual Japanese staples, with milder dishes for less adventurous eaters, and it has a reputation for fair prices. Hours on file are 12:00 to 22:30 every day, which makes it an easy early dinner before the Village bars. Google reviewers rate it about 4.2 from roughly 1,600 reviews. Call +44 161 279 0022 or check samsi.co.uk.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 12:00-22:30
Tuesday 12:00-22:30
Wednesday 12:00-22:30
Thursday 12:00-22:30
Friday 12:00-22:30
Saturday 12:00-22:30
Sunday 12:00-22:30

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4.2
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1,581 reviews

Based on 1,581 Google reviews.

Nick Barratt
Nick Barratt Jun 2026
★★★★★

After coming back from Japan in July, I have been hesitant to try a Japanese in the UK in case it didn’t live up to expectations. Samsi was great so I needn’t have worried. Good food, tasty, and would definitely stop in again.

Terry Nitup
Terry Nitup Jun 2026
★★★★★

Excellent quality and good price , very fast efficient service and a nice pint of asahi!

sam martin
sam martin Jun 2026
★★★★★

I always seem to come when it is quiet. The food is always fresh and superb. A go to for some quality and great value Japanese food. Enjoy.

alex
alex Jun 2026
★★★★★
Zoe Louise
Zoe Louise Jun 2026
★★★★★

Lovely quiet place, food seemed good also I only had the sushi as everyone had a meal. We had some cocktails which was ok and the staff was friendly and welcoming

Joe Unyolo
Joe Unyolo Jun 2026
★★★★★
Emelia Mitchell
Emelia Mitchell Jun 2026
★★★★★

We ordered takeout for a group of four and ordered it the day before. the staff were so good in making sure that they got everything right. When we picked it up, one member of staff gave us the receipt to double check that they had everything we asked for. Then when the food was packed up they went through each container to check that everything we ordered was there. The staff were so lovely and friendly. Our order was for a selection of sushi and the wakame seaweed salad. The fish was so fresh and delicious. Will definitely be going again soon. Would recommend as a must have the salmon skin and spring onion uramaki, mackerel nigiri, and the sea bass nigiri. All were absolutely delicious though!

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Last updated on 9 November 2026

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