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    Spicy ramen with chicken
    Alia S.

    My boyfriend lives in Lompoc part time and we are exploring new food places... he's been here before but this was my first time. Fantastic! Both of us love Asian food. Especially spicy! We shared spicy garlic edamame, spicy kimchi fried rice and calamari.... Both had miso soup, he had the spicy chicken bowl and I had spicy chicken Ramen. No, I wasn't kidding about the spicy part! Lol. Yes, we ordered enough food for five people. No, we did not finish it all! Yes, we did have a second serving at midnight while watching movies! The food here is fantastic. Service was great. They close a little early, at 8:30 on a Friday.... But I think everywhere in Lompoc does. There was only one other table with people eating when we got there at almost 8. It did seem like they were doing a lot of business on to go orders. But if you have not been here, I highly suggest you go try it. They have a large enough menu with options for everyone. Very cute inside. Our waitress was very helpful and so sweet. We met the owner briefly who was equally pleasant. We will definitely be back.

    Raymond G.

    Excellent Asian Food & Good Service!!! Will Definitely GO Thare Again !! THE Food is Excellent!!!

    Medium spicy ramen with chicken and veggies.

    The ramen here is really good, I'm sick so I decided to get some medium spicy ramen with chicken to go. It never disappoints. Staff is always friendly and the establishment is nice and clean.

    Appetizer tiger shrimp fried (already ate 4 of them)
    Brittany S.

    This place is extremely under-appreciated and slept on. Their spicy ramen is soul food and brightens my mood anytime I have it. The spicy ramen has a strong kick to it and the flavors are Amazing. Their fried rice is great too but not pictured. The two appetizers I got are in the photos and they were delicious as well. I've been coming here for years and I'll be sad to leave this place behind when I leave. The front workers are the sweetest and she always remembers your order if you're a repeat customer. This place is a 20/5 for me and if I could give more stars I would. Truly the gem of Lompoc.

    Baked lobster bowl
    Rachel L.

    Food is so fresh, service was great , amazing healthy choice with lots of flavor! Both my kids loved their bowls and praised how YUMMY it was!

    Spicy chicken ramen

    It's a cute place lots of seating! The service was okay, I could tell they were busy with takeout orders and were understaffed so the food took a while to come out. Nevertheless the food was worth the wait! We got the jalapeño poppers, poke bowl, and the spicy chicken ramen it was all super yummy!

    Vegetable Croquettes!! INCREDIBLE!!
    Michael N.

    VEGAN EATERS HERE.....Lompoc has a peculiar relationship with restaurants. While there have been some unique spots including Eye on I and the former Scratch Kitchen, it is a town that seems poised on the edge of discovering people who love there actually LOVE good food. In the meantime, it does offer a few rather noteworthy establishments that just serve great food, with consistently high quality at reasonable prices where I know we always leave, thinking of our next visit and wishing was just a little closer to us. Chow-Ya is on top of this list. It never disappoints, ever and you always leave with leftovers and have paid the surprisingly reasonable cheque. Did I mention how incredibly FRESH everything is??? It is singularly unpretentious, spotless, convenient and the combination of Asian foods (Japanese/Korean/Chinese) is not muddled and ultimately super satisfying. Kind, thoughtful staff, the cooks in the kitchen always wave goodbye. Popped in the other day at the end of lunch service (2:00pm) and rather than sending us packing or worse, looking for someplace else, staff just smiled and warmly invited us in, we were soon followed by several other stragglers who were just as happy as we were. Today it was their epic Crispy Tofu Teriyaki Bowl and Vegetable Udon Bowl, both shared and still took leftovers for another full meal and the Vegetable Croquets which we'd never tried before and were worth the whole meal!! NOT TO BE MISSED. Photos as proof! If you live in Lompoc, you are very lucky.

    Martha M.

    We have been coming here for several years now. The service and food remain on point. The serving sizes are generous and the flavors are to be desired!

    Garlic seared shrimp bowl ( half eaten !)
    Rebecca C.

    Delicious! I had the garlic butter seared shrimp bowl . The asparagus and other veges were perfectly cooked , and the sauce had an amazing unique flavor . I'm very sad that it's not closer to me !! Restaurant was clean and service was impeccable .

    Sweet potato
    En S.

    First time visiting this place. We got the sweet potato fries and it's for the best seasoning and that sauce goes so well with it. We also got the man doo and it was alright, the sauce is a little spicy but not too bad either. We also got the jalapeño shrimp and they were huge! Tasted pretty good but I was pleasantly surprised by the size of them. The ramen had a very tasty beef and it's not too salty just perfect mild spice

    Friendly, attentive service. Lots of indoor seating.

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    The food here is so delicious!! The service is lovely. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a simple and nice dinner in town!

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    Just did take out. Excellent bowls. Eggs rolls really good! Teriyaki sauce was great. TOO Damn good ya

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    Love the poke tuna bowl, stuffed avocado shrimp bomb and the dynamite bowl never been disappointed at this little gem.

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    The Korean dumplings are great. All of the salads come with daikon and Japanese pickles. Yum!

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    Great food, good service. We had the lobster bowl and salmon bowl, both were outstanding with generous portions.

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    QQ Aloha BBQ - BBQ Chicken mini meal

    QQ Aloha BBQ

    3.7(130 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Got take out here and ordered online…read more I got the bbq chicken and beef combo. It came with a side of macaroni salad and rice. The salad was solid, but I wasn't a huge fan of the chicken. It was a little dry, but they gave the sauce on side so that helped. I'm used to more tangy and sweet teriyaki sauce their sauce didn't really seem like teriyaki based; more savory and sour if anything. The beef was good! Super tender. Overall it was a solid lunch for the price, but not my favorite Hawaiian bbq dish I've had. The staff was nice. There is seating inside as well. I just got takeout.

    Ordered via door dash - and arrived to my place within 10 min, which probably means it was all pre…read morecooked and then put together since I'm 1 mile away. Sauce came on the side - didn't really remind me of a teriyaki sauce it's more tangy and soy sauce tasting or I guess like a watery A1. Tried all meats without the sauce chicken was cooked well, not dry at all. The beef had a weird after taste. Short rib was good, nothing was overcooked. Wish the meat was topped over cabbage like other Hawaiian spots instead of a lettuce salad ( which of course I didn't eat) Mac salad had a good mayo to macaroni ratio but didn't taste like anything it was extremely bland. Musubi - wish the spam was a bit thicker but the rice ratio was good, rice was cooked to perfection. Spam wasn't cooked in sauce nor was there sauce in-between the rice and spam. Missing the sauce - so I tried it with the sauce I mentioned above but not a fan of the sauce so didn't like it together.

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    QQ Aloha BBQ - Bbq chicken and beef

    Bbq chicken and beef

    QQ Aloha BBQ - Musubi

    Musubi

    QQ Aloha BBQ - Rice looks like chunky mashed potatoes... mushy on outside but still crunchy on inside

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    Rice looks like chunky mashed potatoes... mushy on outside but still crunchy on inside

    Secret Bao - Kungpao Cauliflower

    Secret Bao

    4.5(740 reviews)
    45.0 mi
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    Omg where do I begin??! Hands down one of my favorites restaurants in Santa Barbara. I got the…read moreSangria cocktail which was so fruity and delicious! Then I also ordered the KFC and the pork belly bao, both had a delicious flavor and balance of savory and sweet. We also ordered the cucumber peach salad, which was delicious with pieces of Basil in it. So fresh! We got the crab rangoon, and I believe the scallop and prawn dumplings. All had such a lovely flavor and we're just so good. You can't go wrong here with anything you order! Great service and great food.

    Secret Bao was an okay experience overall. The food was decent, but nothing really stood out enough…read moreto make me want to come back specifically for it. We tried the garlic noodles, spicy beef noodles, popcorn chicken, and corn dumplings. The garlic noodles were creamy and the spicy noodles had good flavor, but the dishes overall felt a bit underwhelming. The popcorn chicken was soggy (but probably cause I had it to go), though it wasn't particularly memorable, and the corn dumpling were fine but didn't leave a lasting impression. The service was friendly and our food came out in a reasonable amount of time, which we appreciated. The restaurant had a relaxed, casual atmosphere that made it a comfortable place to grab a meal, but was super packed for a weekday. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it also wasn't anything special. I might give it another try in the future and order some of their more popular items before making a final judgment.

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    Secret Bao - The bar

    The bar

    Secret Bao - Pink Peruvian Scallops

    Pink Peruvian Scallops

    Secret Bao - Sweet Potato Dumplings

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    Sweet Potato Dumplings

    Oku - Santa Barbara's premier waterfront restaurant

    Oku

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    46.1 mi
    $$$
    Rooftop seating
    Gluten-free friendly

    We went to Oku around 6pm and it was BUSY, but somehow we lucked out and were seated right away! We…read moresat outside with an amazing view of the water. The vibe was classy and trendy but still lively. Such a pretty spot! The four of us shared a bunch of things. The Everybody Loves Raymond was my favorite roll. It had these little cubes of tuna on top that were almost like a mini poke bowl. SO good! The Crouching Tiger was another favorite. The rainbow and spicy tuna rolls were good too, just more classic. The crispy tuna nigiri was my favorite appetizer. Super fresh with perfectly crispy rice. We also loved the firecracker rock shrimp, which was light and crispy without being oily. We got the sauce on the side so the spice was totally manageable. But the GARLIC NOODLES!! Easily some of the best I've ever had. Buttery, garlicky, creamy and everyone at the table agreed they were amazing. The shrimp fried rice was great too, and they were able to make it non-spicy for us. We obviously did not have room for dessert, so we ordered it anyway The French vanilla crème brûlée was delicious, the green tea mochi was good once I got past the texture since it was my first mochi experience lol, and my sister said the tiramisu was the best she's ever had! Service slowed down a little after our entrées came out, but they were also extremely busy. Great food, gorgeous water views and such a fun dinner. I would absolutely come back. And I'm not sharing the garlic noodles next time.

    This place has amazing food! Every dish we got was delicious. Unfortunately our server was not…read morethe best. She did not get my order right and she didn't apologize when I told her. I'm just glad my 805 Roll was delicious. I also order my drink in their cat mug. You have the option of buying it. My drink was pretty strong so it was worth the cost. Over all great food!!

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    Oku - Gorgeous place for our post-work drink!

    Gorgeous place for our post-work drink!

    Oku - Yellowtail Carpaccio paired with Sakuna Rose Sake

    Yellowtail Carpaccio paired with Sakuna Rose Sake

    Oku - Way of the Dragon Roll and Piranha Roll. Paired with unfiltered Momo Kawa Sake!

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    Way of the Dragon Roll and Piranha Roll. Paired with unfiltered Momo Kawa Sake!

    Sama Sama Kitchen - Morning After ($24) Nasi Goreng Jawa w/ Chicken Satay

    Sama Sama Kitchen

    3.9(745 reviews)
    44.9 mi
    $$

    We visited Sama Sama while in Santa Barbara, and it was hands down the best restaurant we had the…read morepleasure of experiencing during our trip. We feel pretty fortunate to have so many great restaurants near home, so finding a place that genuinely surprised and impressed us was both refreshing and an absolute pleasure. Everything we tasted was amazing. The standouts were the ribs, crispy rice salad, wings, and short rib noodles, but there truly wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy. The drinks were great, and the ambiance and service were equally impressive. Our only regret is that we have to wait until our next visit to Santa Barbara to eat here again.

    Sama Sama Kitchen is a Indonesian-inspired, Michelin Gourmand rated restaurant, was in the area so…read moremy family and I decided to go. We were greeted and seated right away, as for a Saturday afternoon, the restaurant wasn't so busy. Our server Izzy (on my receipt) was attentive and answered our questions, concerns well. I appreciate her service. My favorite dishes to the least favorite in order: Lamb gai (fresh and light), Braised pork noodles, Vietnamese wings, and lastly, the chicken satay (a bit dry, but sauce was flavorful), see my pics of each dish. It's not easy to judge from pics, one might think for the portion size for the price, is a bit smaller size. Indoor and outdoor seating. Cute, casual interior. Nearby paid parking structures, or good luck finding free street parking. Definitely a restaurant to check out when/if you're in the area.

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    Sama Sama Kitchen - Ig : @dawntc

    Ig : @dawntc

    Sama Sama Kitchen - Braised Pork Mie Goreng ($23)

    Braised Pork Mie Goreng ($23)

    Sama Sama Kitchen - Morning After ($24) Nasi Goreng Jawa w/ Chicken Satay

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    Morning After ($24) Nasi Goreng Jawa w/ Chicken Satay

    Sake Sushi - 12a. Rainbow Roll

    Sake Sushi

    3.6(281 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Stopped in on a whim because we were in the area. First thing we noticed was the menu was very well…read moreput together. Prices, pictures, very clear descriptions of ingredients and spicy or not. While seated we had the pleasure of being served by Isaac. Absolutely great customer service. We got the jalapeño bombs, Philadelphia, boujee and karage roll. Every single thing was good. I've been to a LOT of sushi places and this one didn't disappoint. Even the plating presentation was well done. You'd think I was a known food critic the way every thing looked. Unfortunately I didn't take pictures as I was hungry and demolished my food. Great job, great food, great service! Thank you!

    Ordered takeout on a Saturday night, they open until 10 PM, and the online order process via their…read morewebsite was easy. After payment, the estimated pickup time was 25 minutes. By the time we arrived around 25 minutes later, the food was ready for pick up, no need to wait. We tried the Baked Lobster Roll, it has imitation crab meat, crawfish, and avocado, topped with baked mozzarella. The crawfish tasted fresh, and the melted mozzarella added a creamy texture on top which was great. We also ordered the Chirashi, an assortment of sashimi served over a bed of rice. The salmon, tuna, and yellowtail were all fresh, and the food presentation was beautiful, with the sashimi arranged in a ring shape over the rice. (refer to my pics) Overall, a great takeout experience and great food.

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    Sake Sushi - Beef Bulgogi, Shrimp Tempura & Vegetable Tempura Dinner Combination.

    Beef Bulgogi, Shrimp Tempura & Vegetable Tempura Dinner Combination.

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