SAMBO'S
925 Vista Avenue, Boise, Idaho
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As of 4-3-13
Present Use: Presently used as a Chinese restaurant.
Size:
Medium. This would have been a medium size Sambo's (Double window
booths. Single wide booths. Counter with Stools) Also has large
back dining room.
Building Condition: (1-10) "10" - 10 would be considered as good as if new Sambo's back in the day.
OUTSIDE:
Googie: No. This would have been a Contemporary designed
Sambo's.
Original Design: Original constructed design all still intact.
Rock Entry Area: Original rock style wall still existing. Sign mountings
visable.
Windows: Full original window view still present.
Palm Trees: No palm trees present.
Sign:
Original sign post present. Not original sign.
INSIDE:
Counter: Original counter and stools have been replaced.
Booths: Single seat booths are original. Large booths were
replaced with new booths.
Kitchen: Kitchen still in original location but passover window
removed and covered.
COMMENTS:
This building is still complete and original on the outside and
has been maintained to perfect condition. Was totally impressed
with the care that this building has received. Best I have seen
yet and looks like it was just built. Would not need a lot of
work to bring it back to Sambo's design on the inside or outside.
Small booths are original with original wood slate design still
in place around these booths. Also, walls and dividers in back
diningroom shows original wood slates still in place. Ceiling has
origianl indentation design still present throughout.
ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS:
I normally don't have time
to patronize the businesses when passing through to photograph,
however, I had a lot of time when searching this certain
location. I ordered their "Combination Teriyaki Beef and
Chicken" Dinner. It was very tastie and consisted of a lot
of food, at a very good price. Great people, service and
atmosphere as well. I will be back to do business with
them again.
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