When I tell you we did not leave any crumbs, I really mean it!! It's been a long time since I've…read morewritten a 5 star review that felt so well deserved. Flare's menu was extensive and I wish we had more people to order a bit of everything and share it family style! We got the Beef Boiling Pot and WOW. The broth was so flavorful and deep. Very well seasoned! The Korean Fried Chicken wings also had a satisfying crunch and the flavors were also on point! We got the half and half, and the Original flavor was my favorite. The other half was plain, but I still enjoyed it. Super juicy and tender! For dessert, I got the Brown Sugar Milk Tea w/ Honey Boba. The boba was soft and slightly chewy, which is exactly how I prefer it! I'm bummed I'm not a local, because this would easily become a go-to spot!

Wow! The flavors at Flare blew us away…read more My hubby and I were looking for a new place to try for our date night. I remembered the opening soon signs for Flare when we used to live by Ryon Park. Since we moved, I'd almost forgotten so I was excited to finally try their food. The staff that greeted and tended to us were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere has a hole-in-the-wall vibe with its intimate seating. The back tables have glowing lights like stars which was a nice touch. That being said, I feel like the interior could use some more color. Maybe some Japanese or Korean art would be cool. We started out with some milk tea. I ordered the tiger milk tea which was sweet with caramel and I added honey Boba. For the food, they have hot pots! A unique offering for the Lompoc area. The food at Flare is mostly Korean and Japanese inspired food with some California influences. Like the beef Bulgogi fries my husband ordered-- were bomb. They came with a spicy mayo like sauce that was a savory and sweet suprise. The saltiness of the beef and melted cheese-- ultimate comfort food. It would've been even better with avocado. I ordered a fusion rice bowl. At first I was skeptical about the sauce the shrimp came with. But after the first bite my mouth was bursting with flavor. Freshness from the sour cream mixed perfectly with the mildly spicy red sauce dressing the shrimp (no tails which I appreciated). Little bits of cilantro mixed into the warm jasmine rice balanced out the salty and savory shrimp. Add in the freshness of the crisp lettuce, pico de gallo and corn. Overall, it created a beautiful balanced dish I didn't know I needed; a meal that satisfied my soul. Next time we come I can't wait to try their hot pots! Highly recommend you check out Flare.

The food is delish, wait staff great, and it's pretty inside! The hot and sour soup is the best…read moreever and the Szechuan chicken is delish!

I find the ambience and food at China Pavilion to be great. And they have a bar as well…read more The service is very professional. I'd recommend it if you are craving Chinese food and in the Santa Barbara area.

Such a fun spot that Im excited to visit again. I went to dine-in but they also have a grab-and-gp…read morefridge or online ordering if you want to eat outside in the courtyard area. The dine-in area is tucked away from the larger marketplace which gave it a bit of a different vibe but you could still hear the live music they had going outside which was also great. The food tasted so fresh and this seems like a weird thing to harp on about, but their seaweed wrap had the perfect crunchy texture. They also have pickled horseradish which i LOVED - I hardly see that! Within our group we ordered the: -3 piece handball (yuzu salmon, albacore, bluefin tuna) -3 sushi tacos (crab [my fav out of all], tuna, yuzu salmon) -Pork Tonkotsu Ramen I think the owner or manager was there and he was the sweetest! He overheard it was my niece's bday and he surprised us with a sweet gift at the end

We had a great time at Sushi Table! The food was delicious, the staff were friendly, and Chef Sunny…read morewas very nice to talk to. My girlfriend and I shared the Chef's Choice Sashimi, Hand Roll Set, and two cocktails. The Chef convinced us to try the O-toro nigiri and it was delicious, then he let us sample White Fujisan Salmon and it was the tastiest sashimi we've ever had. We had a great time and will try to stop by anytime we're in SLO. We highly recommend sticking to the more traditional dishes if dining in.

Big portions , great customer service , delicious food . Everything was clean and workers were very…read moreattentive .

Had Kung Pao chicken that tasted way too salty. Like an open salt shaker salty. Fried rice with…read morepineapple just ok. Soft buns appetizer was best thing we had. Service ok. Not sure we'll be back.

We tried Shake Shake Fresh Noodles in SLO, and I'm so glad we took a chance on it! I was a little…read morehesitant at first because I'd heard there wasn't much of a selection of Asian food in the area, but my daughter loves noodles, so we decided to give it a try. The food did not disappoint! Everything was delicious, authentic, and we enjoyed every bite. On top of that, the owner was so friendly and welcoming. We ended up chatting with her about other Asian restaurants and boba shops nearby, which was such a nice touch. I've already bookmarked this place because we'll definitely be coming back whenever we visit my daughter at Cal Poly. So happy we found this little gem in SLO!

Absolutely delicious! Not a Sysco product in sight!…read more Service was fast and the restaurant was clean, well lit, and in a central location. We don't live locally but if we did we'd come all the time!

My favorite Chinese restaurant in Santa Barbara. Authentic Chinese food with wide range of options…read more Good service. People are friendly here. There is a cool robot waiter as well. The restaurant is clean and spacious.

Food here is flavorful and built on fresh ingredients. I especially like the fried eggplant. It's a…read moregreat stop for a weeknight dinner on the way home from work. Super-clean restaurant and friendly staff.

Judging food entirely off my SO who ate here with me having only tea. This review will be a bit…read moredifferent from my others in that I asked him to use a rating scale per item, due to mixed reviews below. Crab won ton: 7.5/10 Not best he's had, but solid. Korean BBQ tips: 8/10 Very good with a little room for improvement vs the myriad of other places he's tried over time. BBQ Dumplings: 6 to 7 out of 10 Good but he prefers another style of dumpling, not the dough-heavy ones.

This place is so delicious, I am so happy to have found such a delicious dim sum place. Definitely…read morea must try if you like Asian food. I ordered a few different things any everything I ate was delicious! My favorite is the Shu Mai, second the juicy soup dumplings. The staff was delightful, I was greeted when I walked in and was checked on many time to make sure I was happy with everything! The atmosphere was chill, very pleasant and friendly. Good music playing.

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.

Situated in the Santa Barbara Farmers Market complex, Empty Bowl is an inviting space where you can…read moresit right at the bar and watch the wok action. Service is friendly and the food well prepared. Menu options are limited, but everything is delicious. Recommend going at happy hour. There's usually a special offer.

Located inside of Santa Barbara Public Market, Empty Bowl is located towards the center of the…read moremarket. They offer Thai dishes including noodle bowls, small plates, and handmade dumplings. We got the Northern Thailand Curry Noodles "Khao Soi" and the Tom Yum Noodles. The Khao Soi had egg noodles and chicken in a curry base broth with coconut milk, fish sauce, pickled mustard greens, cilantro, green onions, and housemade chili oil. They also give you crispy egg noodles to put on top. I appreciated that they wrapped this separately in foil, so they didn't get soggy right away! The chicken pieces were quite large, but overall the broth was tasty! I enjoyed the Tom Yum Noodles! For these, they use flat wheat noodles with Thai chili paste, bunashimeji mushrooms, white button mushrooms, fish sauce, red jalapeño, galangal herb, makrut lime leaves, lemongrass, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. I chose chicken for my protein. The tom yum flavor really came through! They also give a pretty big portion! Since they are located in a food hall, you can sit at any of the tables. Empty Bowl will give you a pager, so you know when to return to the counter to pick up your food.

Another great visit! This is my third this year and the crew at Mee Heng Low continue to deliver…read more It was super busy and I did have to take some of my dinner to go to make my movie in time, but the service was still very friendly and capable regardless of the huge amount of hustle they were putting out (there was an art reception upstairs). I sat downstairs in one of the booths and had the cold bean thread salad. It was so yummy. I also enjoyed a $4 805 beer. So glad Mee Heng Low is here in SLO, next door to my favorite movie theater (the Palm), and serving delicious food and beer at reasonable prices.

Expensive and food is not that great. We ordered dim sum and…read moreit's salty three kinds of noodles same taste