Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Barbara

38 restaurant menus in Santa Barbara, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Yoichi's
Yoichi's
90/100 (291 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Fish
Sashimi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Fine Dining carefully prepared by Chef Yoshi from Yokohama. Most of fish and fresh seafood are ordered daily from the..."
Chanchareon Nate
"Best restaurant in Santa Barbara! Authentic kaiseki, as good as the best meals I’ve had in..."
John LaBonte
"If you're in Santa Barbara, you must treat yourself to their tasting menu! So thoughtfully prepared - one of the best meals I have ever had. The..."
Mackenzie Shivers
"Excellent quality! The best in Santa Barbara!..."
Claudio Alunan
"Our family had a wonderful dinner at Yoichi's last night. The food was both beautiful and delicious and the service was excellent. Santa Barbara..."
Rick Sanders
"Two boys went to dinner tonight. Two boys came home happy and satisfied. ...Amazing! -Particularly when one of these two boys is such a picky eater,..."
M K Clayton
"EPIC. Obviously passionate. A culinary ecstasy that I will never forget. Can't wait to come back for the pairings... Thank..."
Aaron Levi Mellinger
"Amazing experience. How fantastic to have this in Santa..."
Carol Leslie Squier
"Perfection! Miso glazed cod and sashimi/Uni stole the..."
Kellie Lincoln
"Absolutely amazing multi-course dinner. Went for my husband’s birthday. Every course was explained by the chef, absolutely exquisite. I have a..."
Amber VanDerwarker
"First time we had this 7 course meal and it was impressive. I agree with another reviewer about the variance of the quality of materials used inthe..."
Cody Kwok
"Each coarse delivered made me reevaluate what my taste buds and what I thought was good food. It was all great, in particular the wagyu on sesame..."
Christian Aguilar
"Awesome Japanese tasting menu. A lot of local and authentic bites. Everything was very unique and delicious! Reservations are required, but it's well..."
Raymond Collins
"Yoichi's is one of the best restaurants I've had the privilege of dining at in the United States and I say this as someone who dines at AAA 5-Diamond..."
Jay Keyes
"The best dining experience and food of my life! Exquisite food prepared as art and unimaginably delicious! Wonderful, attentive service. We are..."
Pamela Brown
"The wonderfully reserved service, the amazingly delicious food and the leisurely pacing over 7 courses was a night to..."
Lance Higgins
Arigato Sushi
Arigato Sushi
88/100 (1836 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Scallops
Gyoza
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Lobster Roll
Cod
Ribs
Shrimp
Beef
Tempura
California Roll
Lobster
Kobe Beef
Salad
Fish
Crab
Sashimi
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"We first tried Arigato sushi when they were at the old location, a little hole in the wall off State Street. They are so much better now and we go..."
Joe Udo
"We came in on a Wednesday evening around 7 without a reservation. They were full at that time but we were able to put our names in for 8:15. We had..."
Stacey Morgan
"Amazing sushi. Extensive options, very fresh and the staff are quick and fantastic! It’s usually very busy so make..."
Sarah Danzl
"“Swinging roll” is brilliant. I’ve altered rolls at various restaurants to achieve this combination, but nothing beats Arigato. Their ambiance..."
Brittany Cardilino
"Our first time in Santa Barbara and we found this place on yelp, so we decided to give it a try. This place is delicious! We ordered a couple..."
Kelly Nguyen
"The fish was some of the freshest I've ever tasted. Just superb , has great wait staff . Again the sushi was..."
Mohamad Cheikhali
"Cute spot. Then menu was wayyyy to long though. Too many things and no fried rice? Fish was ok….. the ginger dressing was amazing. Bar was pretty...."
Rachel Raab
The Blue Owl
The Blue Owl
87/100 (1253 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fusion
Cafe
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Salad
Fried rice
Pork
Sit down
Café
Fusion
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Love the food here. So fresh and sooooo tasty! My favorite sandwich of all time, chicken bahn..."
Joe Parker
"Des pros qui donnent corps et âme au service des Épicuriens..."
Nadine Crivellaro
"Amazing food ! Always well..."
Bastien Chapel
"The new space is awesome! Well done! Great food and a great space!..."
Jada L Delaney
"Came here for lunch for the first time.The Turkey Thyme sandwich is so good! 2 thumbs up!! I'm definitely coming..."
Naomi Tipton
"The Thai basil burger has saved my life on several occasions … okay, that might be an exaggeration ... but then again, it might not..."
Michael Daigle
"I will definitely go back! Tri-Tip sandwich is thee best!..."
Renee Quiroz Ledwell
"SO delicious. Our new favorite place to order from on weekend nights! Super quick service and delicious..."
Gen King
"The fried rice, changed my life. I really should have gotten a second order, to eat..."
Heather Drozen Berry
"Can't Wait To Try Everything Else On The..."
Vincent Culliver
"..."
Emilio Abarca
Tap Thai
Tap Thai
87/100 (1845 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Noodle
Salad
Pad Thai
Curry
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great service, not a long wait for food to come out. Absolutely loved their lychee tea! They also we're generous with the amount of pineapples in my..."
DonnaMichelle Leon
"Contemporary Thai food restaurant serving up chef-inspired entrees from a limited menu. Went for lunch and ordered the Spicy Thai Basil Shrimp. The..."
Andrew
"Had roti and dumplings with yellow curry from the happy hour menu. Both, were delicous. Also had spicy drunken noodles and pad thai noodles. Also..."
Scott Izu
"The service is outstanding! “Hudston” got us a ceiling ballon. The food was good too especially the peanut..."
Laura Wordal
"I love this place, it's one of my go to's in santa barbara. It's not the best Thai cuisine ever, but th service is always great ambiance is also..."
Marcela Areyano
"The food at this joint is amazing and the service was incredible. Gibson went above and beyond with our table service and made for a great dinning..."
Ethan Braff
Sama Sama Kitchen
Sama Sama Kitchen
87/100 (956 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Octopus
Fish
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Salad
Wings
Duck
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Asian
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wonderful food and service! I highly recommend the Branzino, chicken wings, Brussels sprouts...anything on the menu actually. Great craft cocktails..."
Percy Sales
"Wow that was my first time there and the food was so delicious and never had duck before and I had the duck salad and it was awesome I'll be back for..."
Nellie Murrietta
"Sama is one of the hippest spots in SB. Creative cocktail menu, really good food & cool ambience + back patio. Try the jidori chicken wings and gado..."
Jaime Heer
"Hands down my favorite restaurant in SB! Every time I come in for dinner there is a new dish that exceeds my expectations. I just wish these guys..."
Jesse Smith
"Always a pleasure and an experience. I've thrown parties on the back patio to rave reviews. They made up drinks to go with the theme of the party! ..."
Cathy Cox
"We are from Indonesia but have lived in the US for many years. When we saw the reviews on this Indonesian fusion restaurant we wanted to try it. We..."
Arni Suryanti Tjahjana Muljadi
"Amazing food! We let our waiter picked the food for the 8 of us and he didn't disappoint. Everything was..."
Ruby Dedicatoria Dunton
"Incredible dining experience. From the greeting by Mike, the walk through the kitchen to the warm magically lit back patio, we knew we were in for a..."
Amy C. Magee
"It was my first time visiting this restaurant and I was pleasantly surprised with how good their food is. I'm definitely coming back for more. Oh,..."
Vidal Chiprez
"Amazing tasty plates! Delicious! We sat in back outside and loved..."
Peter Lars Schuller
"Fun and inventive food! It's a real treat to eat..."
Lisa Serby
"Hands down one of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara and an amazing spot for special..."
Jaime Kostechko
"Great spot!!! Faves, tempeh tacos, noodle dish!!! Will go back..."
Heather Scott
"Consistently uber delicious. Great crew. Love it and reccomend it..."
Lynette La Mere
"....................its always PACKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! need we say more!!! neptune radio..."
Steve Price
"Great local restaurant. Wholesome, local, interesting, delicious meals and drinks. We love the ambiance, service, vibe, and food. Highly..."
Matthew Berger
"Delicious food … Pleasant outdoor dinning. Hot Chicken Bao: a little bit over fried, needs a bigger piece of chicken. Drinks alcohol & non-alcohol..."
Dee Sigaty
"This is one of the best meals I've had in my life. We ordered the halibut special and a pavlova (yes, at the same time, because life is short and..."
Summer Loehr
"Absolutely delicious. The flavors were amazing and very unique. I can’t wait to go back..."
Sally Simmons
"Fresh, unique restaurant, but the portions are quite small for the price. Mie goreng: It was good. That's about it. Nothing particularly..."
Shandra G
"Loved my whole experience at Sama Sama! It was so easy to make a reservation for a group of 8. Food was DELICIOUS! Some standouts were the wings,..."
Sue Tran
"Wow!! We knew very little about Indonesian food so we just ordered by guessing. Not one item was a disappointment. Excellent flavors. Small..."
cc castaneda
"Amazing food and better service!! Everything we had was perfect in every respect and could not have been improved on in any way. Anna, our server,..."
Chris Wilbur
"in order of best to worst: the traditional wings, spanish octopus, short ribs. the wings were really crispy & i appreciate that they’re all..."
Jun
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant Take-out Only
86/100 (252 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Chinese
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
85/100 (1031 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Sushi
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fish Soup
Tempura
Fish
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The yakitori was cooked to perfection. Kyoto has been an experience each time that I’ve dined here. Make sure to try at least 3-4 rolls and a hand..."
Joaquin Aguilar
"This place took us in with no wait during peak dinner hours. It’s really cute inside with a couple private floor seated table rooms. We got a booth..."
Tami Ribali
"Pretty solid sushi, 1st sushi joint I've been to since moving here. Probably because it's close to home. The spicy jalapeño roll was *chefs kiss...."
Brothar Zed
"Great restaurant, but if you want to dine in traditional Japanese, call to reserve one of there rooms at no extra..."
Armando Medrano
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
85/100 (740 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Pancit
Pansit Noodles
spring rolls
Larb Lettuce Tacos Thai Tea and Khoa Soi
Letuce Tacos
Sauces
Tai Ice Tea
Pad See Ew
Mama's Hand Wrapped Jiaozi Pot Stickers
Juice
Noodle
Chicken Khao Soi
Shrimp
Thai Iced Tea
Drunken Noodles
Tom Yum Noodles
Green Papaya Salad Som Tum
Salad
Roasted Duck Buns
Duck
Northern Thailand Curry Noodle Khao Soi
Bangkok Street Noodle
Curry
Pan Fried Pancit Noodles
Pepper Tray
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The poached Thai coconut chicken noodle dish is THE best Thai dish in the whole Santa Barbara county! Perfectly spiced and the chicken so tender...."
Rachael Bissig
"My #1 go to place when I'm in Santa Barbara. Great ambiance and ONOLICIOUS grindz! Coming from Hawaii this place is spot on! The staff is..."
Lory Shimizu
"Pot stickers dipped in chili sauce. Very good! �� Papaya salad a bit salty, but..."
Christie Gabbert
"I am Thai had been living here in SB for 10 years now. If you need a real Thai food this is the place you will get it from. I love Empty Bowl..."
Thitima Darling
"By far the best Thai food in SB The staff is wonderful and the food is so..."
Dawn Wright-Kwock
"Everything on the menu is delicious! The service is great and the wait is worth it! Besides it goes quickly, or you can order and eat at the..."
Claudia Hamers
"Love this place! Worth the wait. Veggie pad Thai is the..."
Jaime Fior
"Love the food, atmosphere and staff! One of the best Thai restaurants in SB! My favorite is the Curry..."
Gina Marie
"Food, wine, service...the best! Fresh local ingredients, sommelier picked wine selection, great prices and friendly attentive staff. I will be..."
Vanessa Kolk
"Came down for the day from LA. I had your Pad Thai with chicken & Thai chai...delicious!!! Great space in the SBPM and customer service was..."
Lena McGee
"The curry chicken noodle bowl was amazing. Generous enough to..."
Raquel Cadena Munoz
"I cannot get enough of their thai curry noodle soup...simply amazing and addicting! Great service, good food, can't go..."
Desiree Partlow
"Cute little place. Great location. Easy menu. Gourmet noddles. Emre is a great host. Other staff are also very friendly and personable. Deftly..."
Safak Sahin
China Pavillion
China Pavillion
85/100 (638 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Dim Sum
Fish
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Dumplings
Duck
Szechuan
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious dim sum and dumplings. Judging by the looks of the wine display, they must have an excellent wine list. As if to show off and impress their..."
M.A. EatsArt
"This restaurant is spacious, but I recommend calling to make a reservation. Good Chinese food is rare in SB, so it's nice this place is downtown. The..."
Lauren Cassis
"Their Tung Po Pork is my favorite. Other dishes were really good too. If you go as a large group, I'd recommend including dongporou, sanbeiji, mapo..."
Will Heo
"Dim sum is amazing! Great prices and great..."
Alan Pottkotter
"Went for lunch and ordered the Szechuan Style Beef Noodle Soup. The broth was rich and savory and just the right amount of spicy. The dish reminded..."
Andrew
Santa Barbara Public Market
Santa Barbara Public Market
84/100 (760 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
American
Pizza
Asian
Sushi
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Ice Cream
Burger
Cupcakes
Cakes
Pesto
Noodle
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Oyster
Tapas
Tacos
Fast food
Mediterranean
Mexican
Pizza
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Wow what a great place! I love all the different choices for food and booze. The setup of the place is fantastic. We had some amazing wines, beer,..."
David Shaff
"WOW, I am so glad that when we were driving past Victoria St. I wasn't looking down at my phone, but instead looking up and around and happened to..."
Savannah Starr
"We loved the Santa Barbara food scene, and this was an awesome place with many businesses with local and hipster..."
Agnieszka Kalinowska
"This is one of my fav places. Great idea .... Great concept! We go to "empty bowl" all the time. We have made it to the "kitchen" events once so far..."
Ruwi Goonewardena
"Loved the food at Corazon Cocina. I had the fish tacos and it seemed like everyone I ate with enjoyed their food. Great food, great..."
Edward M. Green
"Great place to eat and drink in SB. Good variety of dishes and beers/wines. Good atmosphere..."
Pat Morgan
"Quality is the name of the game here. I’ve been a couple times while visiting and some stores have come and gone but lots of choices and I’ve..."
Kendall Tong
"Fun and hip place, nice to see a place like this in Santa Barbara, downtown area. Nice options for dining and delicious coffee..."
Joy Zaki
"Amazing place! Great local food and atmosphere! A Myst See experience if you are in..."
Nina Jackson
"I love the market. I don't live in Santa Barbara so when I come to town I always be sure to stop and eat here. Fun environment, great food and..."
Melissa Polan Blossom
"So many options! Loved the fish taco I had. My daughter had pizza that was very good!!! We also took home some sweets, the peanut butter balls were..."
Jessica Huff
"Awesome place - Great choices!! Thumbs up for Corazon - the Tacos were delicious. The Meat Board at The Garden..."
Sandra Velasco
"Fantastic!!! What a lovely surprise of restaurants, health food, coffee, ice cream, live music and great..."
Cinda Coplin Sebring
"Lots of food choices all good. Great ice cream and friendly faces serving everyone and..."
Marcia Eleccion
Meun Fan Thai Cafe
Meun Fan Thai Cafe
83/100 (534 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Eggplant
Pad Thai
Curry
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing, really tasty real thai food, at a reasonable price. Try the curries, even if you normally don't like curry, because they are to die for...."
Kieran D.
"Very large and generous dishes. The food was tasty but not very..."
Orly Liba
"Food is tasty and served hot (temperature wise). A little crazy that they charge extra if you want your food served with rice. I haven't experienced..."
carlene dumont
"Food was really good but service not so much. They were just busy and understaffed. We were one of only a few tables dining in but they seemed to..."
Kim Law
"Went for lunch and ordered the spicy chicken sweet basil with eggplant and brown rice. Absolutely delicious. The chicken was well seasoned and the..."
Andrew
"Great take out Thai, but I would NEVER eat in the restaurant again. I have had great take out from here and would be tempted to give 5 star based on..."
Amanda's Quest
"The drunken noodles are amazing. I also love the sticky rice with mango when that is in season. They always seem busy because of how good the food is..."
spadesshadow
Yume Sushi
Yume Sushi
83/100 (352 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish
Sashimi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"This place is almost like a hole-in-the-wall, as it’s not in main downtown aka lower state. But what a find! My boyfriend and I were looking for a..."
Kim Law
"Excellent Sushi, relaxed environment. Lots of unique menu items to try and good vegetarian options as..."
Danny Zamir
"Tokoyaki are crunchy and savory. For curry omelet rice, rice is cooked perfectly, chicken cutlet is crunchy outside and soft inside, curry is fair,..."
M ax
"Great options for a sushi restaurant — has more than just sushi for those looking for some authentic Japanese dishes. Great appetizers, great sushi..."
Christopher Nasser
"Came in at the beginning of today's Thursday lunch opening. Ordered veggie sukiyaki with extra tofu. Food: Loved it. First thing I noticed was the..."
Brian Do
"Amazing, best sushi restaurant in Santa Barbara. Incredible flavors. The rolls prepared with scallops were amazing. if you are lucky enough to have..."
Connor King
Oku
Oku
83/100 (607 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Korean
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Sakana Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
Sakana Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
83/100 (389 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Sashimi
Shrimp
Lobster
Crab
Salmon
Fish Soup
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Your Choice Thai Restaurant
Your Choice Thai Restaurant
83/100 (760 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
Fish
Noodle
Shrimp
Salad
Pad Thai
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great place! I like their Pad Thai so much that I went again..."
Peter Alonso
"The food was outstanding, we especially enjoyed the panang..."
Cindy Schmidt Feinberg
"The ice cream is unbelievable and the noodles satay and entrees are all amazing. Best of all it’s easy to get to and they have never gotten my..."
Laurie Held
"Omg this restaurant was amazing, the food was incredible, when I visit Santa Barbara I always go..."
Dagmar Leigh
"Food is always delicious, and the staff is always helpful and pleasant. Love this..."
Dawn Renee Skaien
"F-L-A-V-O-R-F-U-L food! Everything here is amazing, the ambience (under a solarium), the staff (sweethearts🥰) and the food with amazing portion..."
Syed Rehan Ahmed
"I’ve been coming here for many years. This place is the go-to for Thai catering as well as dine-in. As of June 2022, they are remodeling so their..."
Justin Dao
"Stopped for dinner while driving through SB and loved this place! Got the pad see ew, crab Rangoon, and combination fried rice to share between two..."
Andrea Zavala
"Love this place and just tried for the first time since I have a new office close by. Had a roommate that grew up in Thailand so I'm highly critical..."
Amber Lynn
"Best Thai Food in Santa Barbara! Family operated for generations. The son also operates an ice cream business inside the restaurant with exotic and..."
Annabelle Brownell
"This place has the best be Thai food in Santa Barbara. High quality ingredients and taste, I love their lunch..."
Genezaret Cardoso
"I have been coming to this restaurant for at least 10 years. The quality of the food and atmosphere has only gotten better with the years. This is..."
Vanessa Davila
Madam Lu Chinese
Madam Lu Chinese
83/100 (529 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Fried rice
Cantonese
Shanghai
Szechuan
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Table Service
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Got here before the madness of dinner rush. Ordered a half order of the egg drop soup, and had to clarify with my server 3 times, that I had indeed..."
Courtney Maland
"Absolutely 10/10 experience. Their food is delicious and the people working there are fantastic. They definitely deserve your love and support. I..."
Devin Kelly
"Ordered take out, food was good but no rice! Since when does an entree not come with rice? I looked at the menu online again and still didn't see any..."
Marion Dancer
"Madam Lu is definitely our favorite Chinese food restaurant in town. We usually order take-out but our experiences are similar when we eat in. Good..."
Rachel McDonald (Fitness with Rachel)
"Last night I combed through reviews on various sites, struggling to find a place for Chinese pick-up that wouldn't disappoint. Between the "local..."
Kevin Schoeler
Your Place
Your Place
82/100 (705 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Orange chicken
Green Papaya Salad
Larb
Cashew Nut Chicken
Fried Wonton
Egg Noodles
Thai Iced Tea
Spicy Drunken Noodles
Beef
Pahd Thai
Red Curry
Ribs
Chow Mein
Green Curry
Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango
Salad
Tom Kha Gai Soup in a Hot Pot
Pad Thai
Tom Kah Soup Large
Curry
Special Seafood Soup Bowl
Fish
Satay
pineapple fried rice
White Rice
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Super cute Thai restaurant in Santa Babara.. good food ... Super fast service and quick... Loved it.. we will be back... Garlic Sole was great!!! And..."
Nita Califano
"We have eaten there many times over many years. We've taken folks there. It is near our house, clean, great service and wonderful authentic Thai..."
Mariana Titus
"This is hands down the best Thai food in SB. I've been going there for years and nobody in town beats those flavors......"
Moshe Jacob Carmeli
"We have eaten here for years because it is convenient - there's lots of parking. We love the atmosphere. The staff is always polite and don't laugh..."
Mariana Titus
"One of the few places that still offer dine in option. Mirrors all around so you can see neighbor eatings.bGot ran noodle good broccoli and tufo..."
Jamfizzle daParbombdizzle
"I finally found my go to Thai spot! My husband and I lived in NY for a number of years and haven’t been able to find our Thai replacement. I love..."
Corinne Spears
"Delicious! Loved the papaya salad; it was such a unique and tasty flavor with a bit of sugar. The drunken noodle spicy dish with beef was also..."
Julie Taeko
"Not the best Thai restaurant I have ever been to, but definitely the best in Santa Barbara by a long shot. Somewhat off the beaten path of State..."
Garrett Headley
"Had Korean BBQ chicken & Spring rolls Chicken dry. Spring rolls greasy tasted like old oil🙁 The saving dish is Lemon grass soup,..."
Carol Marsch
"Great local family owned Thai food restaurant serving up authentic Thai dishes tamed for an American..."
Andrew
Edomasa
Edomasa
82/100 (568 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Good sushi for the price. We got a combo meal and it came with soup, salad, and mochi at the end of the meal. Service was good and adjusted to take..."
Rachel Egyed
"Might be my favorite sushi restaurant in town. Unfortunately what covid has done to the way they manage the dine-in experience, is less than ideal..."
t brock
"Food is amazing, nice staff, simple and good..."
Michelle michelledias
"Best sushi I’ve ever had at a great price. Try their uni box and sweet..."
Eugene Choi
"Much bigger portions than I anticipated for the price! And that included miso, sunamono, and mochi ice cream! Service was good, tons of fish..."
Hillary O'Neill
"Very delicious a great place to fill your belly with night sushi! Their fried oysters are delicious, and I'm so so happy they have their Happy hour..."
Mint Gin
Szechuan Restaurant
Szechuan Restaurant
82/100 (740 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Szechuan
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Every time I've ever eaten in or ordered to go, I've been very pleased. Restaurant is clean & spacious despite it's small location. Food is..."
Ruth M.A.
"We recently ordered take-out from here for a very large group on a tight dinner schedule. They were wonderful! They had everything ready right on..."
Leesa Beck
"Love this place. Food reminds me of my trip to China. Authentic smell and flavors. Particularly the fried..."
Whitney Redfield
"Delicious fresh food. They were able to make one of the dishes gluten free for us! Really enjoyed all the dishes, especially the chow fun noodles and..."
Kimberly Young
"Went for lunch and ordered the Dan Dan noodles. The pork was well seasoned and slightly spicy, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was..."
Andrew
Tyger Tyger
Tyger Tyger
80/100 (452 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Thai
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
"It's three places at once. Start with the large dishes for your meal. Grab a coffee with your meal and end with a soft serve ice cream for dessert...."
Scott McClintock
"Came here the other day and ordered the crispy brussel sprouts, crispy pork belly banh mi, and the green curry dish. It was all delicious! The only..."
Kristel Sterling
"I love khao soi and order it whenever I find it. This was an excellent version. Each aspect (the noodles, the pickles greens, the chicken, etc) was..."
Joanna Lim
"Softly lit hipster counter-serve spot serving up authentic Thai cuisine. Stopped in for dinner and ordered the Thai Pickles, Weeping Brisket Salad,..."
Andrew
"Best new place in town! Fresh flavors, excellent compositions, top notch service, fun vibe, and great prices. They also change the menu weekly so we..."
David Moore
"I've been dying to try this place. The food lived up to the hype, maybe even more. we got the banh mi sandwich + drunken noodle. PACKED with flavor..."
Kaelynn Stiles
"Food was great. A real taste of Asia. Found some khao soi and it was an almost perfect representation of norther Thai food. Would say the flavor is..."
Rayce Barnes
"Deep in the heart of the Funk Zone, lies Tyger Tyger. Ready to pounce some delicious Thai street food on you. Crab chips, shrimp rolls, salads, pork..."
Captain Jim
Zen Yai Thai Restaurant
Zen Yai Thai Restaurant
79/100 (668 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Thai
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Salad
Curry
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"While walking around Santa Barbara, my wife wanted her Thai Tea. So I looked on Google map and saw this place. I told her that this place has her..."
Peter Xaymountry
"Dined here on Christmas day since it was one of the few places that was open. The chicken noodle soup was good! You can tell it was authentic broth...."
Ariana Pinto
"Our server here was so nice! Almost too nice. The food was all very tasty and full of great flavor and texture profiles. We ordered a fried tofu..."
Annalise Pree
"My husband and I went for dinner. I ordered a Thai Iced Tea and Pad Thai. The food is excellent. The only complaint is that the restaurant was..."
Annette Green
"Although there was a lot of waiting as our food wasn't ready for pick up yet, we weren't dismayed as to the quality of the food. The rolls were made..."
Leian P
"The food here is amazing! The coconut curry was so tasty: perfectly creamy, spicy, fresh vegetable with crunch. We will definitely go back..."
Julian S
"My favorite Thai place. My boyfriend and I always come here for when we want thai. It's the best go to and it's always delicious! We've gotten the..."
Thelma Morgan
"This was a last minute family dinner. But it turned out amazing. We even asked to see the Chef so we can thank him for such an amazing meal. We had..."
jessica sucilla
Sushi Tyme
Sushi Tyme
78/100 (2945 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Bento (Lunch Box)
Fish
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I work here, and to the guy who said I assaulted Him.. my names Evan no Amaya and you were rude to a 17 yr old girl and considering the whole mall..."
Evan Curtice
"Their special rolls taste delicious :) however the ramen is a little disappointing, which is nothing like Japanese ramen, but instead something like..."
Tai Yin Cheung
"The sushi was pretty good. We enjoyed eating..."
Christa Rosenbaum
"Delicious! The rolls are a good size and the ingredients were very fresh. I wasn’t a huge fan of the miso soup, but I will definitely order from..."
Maggie Williams
"We ate there two times and tried multiple rolls and all of them where..."
Kai Müri
"The waitress (Helen) is really sweet! I asked her opinion and she did a great job picking things my wife and I would like. My wife doesn't like sushi..."
Michael McCormack
Galanga Thai Restaurant
Galanga Thai Restaurant
78/100 (2272 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Shrimp
Pad Thai
Curry
Fried rice
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very tasty Thai food. Really loved the flavors and freshness of the dishes served. We could customize our order to vegetarian versions. They are..."
La N
"Good flavors and atmosphere, just a little overpriced considering the size of the plates. Cocktails are good but glasses are too small, so it's a bit..."
Dayan Gonzalez
"We stumbled across this Thai restaurant. The service here was awesome - he even came over to fix our table as it had a slight wobble (which we..."
Conor M
"Best Thai food in the area by far! My husband and I ate there last night and we were thrown back on the flavors of the dishes. So delicious and..."
Ashley Zambrano
Panda Express
Panda Express
78/100 (286 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Fast Food
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Fast food
Chinese
Asian
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Can get very busy but they manage to make the wait time within reason. Food is good and usually I will get it once or twice a..."
Gaylene A. Davis
Ichiban Sushi Restaurant
Ichiban Sushi Restaurant
78/100 (1106 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Yet another perfect dinner. Our 3rd time at this delightful little "bigger on the inside"joint right in the heart of the Mesa! After confirming with..."
C. Anita Nuñez
"Great foods and handsome owner! Definitely check this place..."
Kaichen Chan
"Great food, great service. When we arrived the restaurant was full. Two tables left. Our waiter arrived immediately and took our drinks. We all..."
Roberto Jauregui
"Delicious fresh sushi. Good salmon skin salad. The service is wonderful server was so nice. They automatically gave us "Kids" chopsticks for the..."
Gabrielle Garcia-Williams
"Staff is nice and place is clean. Eel hand roll is my favorite. Definitely will go back..."
Jackie Song
"Great local sushi restaurant serving up classic Japanese fare in casual environs. Went for lunch and ordered the special of the day. In a word......"
Andrew
Mandarin Palace
Mandarin Palace
77/100 (678 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in for lunch and ordered the Dan Dan Mian (spicy minced pork over noodles). I was impressed with the depth of flavor in the pork, including..."
Andrew
Stone Age
Stone Age
77/100 (107 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
"Very authentic and quite a surprising variety on the..."
John Wilner
"Came across the place on the way to the SB Bowl and will definately be..."
Christine Haaser-Stouvenel
"This is my favorite and the most typical Chinese food restaurant in Santa Barbara! I come here every weekends to enjoy my dinner, and all the dishes..."
Han Yu
"Traditional Szechuan restaurant serving up classic entrees plus the typical Americanized dishes. Went for lunch and ordered the Dan Dan Noodle Soup...."
Andrew
"The food was so delicious. Service was not amazing but the food more than made up for it. The Red- Braised Pork was so flavorful. We will definitely..."
T.J. Breshears
"I have been there for a lot of times and the foods are all very good. All of the dishes are Chinese taste and I’m so glad that the foods are..."
Christal Zhou
"When you crave for spicy food than this place is it. Lamb skewers were good. Kimchee fried rice is not authentic but very flavorful. No meat is..."
Amanda McAniff
"Great restaurant.. Serving both traditional and American Chinese food. It small and family owned, and the food here always good no matter what dish..."
Peter Hendrix
"Very good and authentic Chinese food. Don't let the building exterior fool you as the variety and different taste you can expect here is so unique it..."
daren green
"One of the few authentic Chinese places in Santa Barbara. I would recommend others to order from their 'special menu'. My favorites are the fried..."
Pritam Ganguly
Sushi Teri
Sushi Teri
77/100 (621 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The sushi here looks appealing and tastes even better! The decoration and presentation of the sushi definitely sets it apart from other sushi places...."
Sweta Singh
"Excellent food and fantastic service! We had the Spider Roll, house salad, chirashi bowl, and chicken chow mein that was all really good but the..."
Melissa Cure
"It’s a Monday of a three day holiday. Every other place I went was out of Uni. These guys weren’t. And what that means to me, a chef is either..."
Joanna Karlinsky
"Fantastic service and food during our lunch. The beef bowl entree was delicious and the yellowtail was fresh. There is definitely more imitation..."
Fruition Media House
"Loved this place. They have a great selection of rolls. I love spicy mayo with my sushi and theirs was amazing. Nice kick and flavor. I want to go..."
Priscilla Cortes
"My favorite sushi joint in Santa Barbara. It's off the beaten path and parking is on the street and a little tense. But these are my favorite sushi..."
Matthew Bennett
"My new favorite sushi place! Whole family agrees, too ( what? that actually happens??). They have fantastic variety, creativity, yumminess. And very..."
Russ Baldocchi
Kai Sushi Shabu-shabu
Kai Sushi Shabu-shabu
76/100 (310 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Ramen
Fish
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Shabu Shabu
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I ordered the beef shabu shabu and ramen 🍜. BTY, for the shabu shabu, they only offer traditional Japanese shabu( Hot water with seaweed not soup..."
CHI
"AMAZING. My personal favorite dish was the Spider rolls. highly recommend. the people are amazing and everything is just..."
Miles
"Service is great, food is decent. A bit pricy but we are in a touristy area so not a surprise. Great happy hours..."
Paul Chen
"Kai Sushi was such a great outdoor dining experience on State Street today. The sushi 🍣 was very fresh, the tempura crispy and warm, and the..."
jd c
"Great service and delicious..."
Edwin Bonilla
Ahi Sushi
Ahi Sushi
76/100 (361 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Fish
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Local shooter. Rock solid sushi, excellent uni. If you're at the sushi bar, ask the chef what's good, and follow his..."
Richard H.
"This was very good sushi at a reasonable price. The santa Barbara uni was the most fresh I have ever..."
BeautyFoodie
"Excellent!. While in Santa Barbara on business, I figured I had to grab some Sushi. It was kind of a random choice to try Ahi Sushi, but I made a..."
John
"CAN NOT complain about food quality. homemade sauces and very fresh fish are the best in town. customer service is different everytime, good and bad,..."
Majjan. Y
"Delicious and fresh Sushi! The food is unbeatable for both price and..."
Zeenix Zee
"Excellent, had an incredible time with friends!! The food was..."
Faviola Delgadillo
"Good quality Japanese food in..."
Tienyu Sieh
"Great sushi, terrible..."
John Pierpont