Sama ‘Za

Sama ’Za, from the team behind Same Same and Monkey Thief, is a nostalgic neighborhood pizza joint in Hell’s Kitchen that channels the charm of classic 1980s pizza parlors, complete with red-and-white checkered tables, glowing lamps, and plastic cups. The menu is built for a modern New York crowd: playful, creative pies like the Corn to Be Wild, Broc You Like a Hurricane, and V.C.R. anchor the pizza selections alongside rotating specials, soft serve, and Italian-inspired plates. Behind the bar, inventive riffs on classics, like a parmesan-washed Negroni, sit alongside “From the Fountain,” a section devoted to boozy takes on childhood favorites such as Fanta, root beer, and cola. Designed as a place to gather for slices, drinks, and late-night hangs, Sama’Za taps into the joy of analog-era pizza nights, pairing retro charm with the flavor and quality of today’s dining scene – all in the spirit of “pizza for all.”