Food was delicious! Everything was authentic and I loved the atmosphere inside We got the drunken noodles and crispy pork (both I highly recommend). The service was amazing, the owners were so kind and constantly checking if we needed anything else I recommend this place to everyone craving Thai food or want to try something new read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Spicy Drunken Noodles (House Special) - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

See all

I had pad se ew here and it was the best I've ever had. That's my favorite dish ever... the best I've ever had it... They were friendly :) it took a while for our food to get to us but it was worth the wait read more

If you're looking for reasonable priced & good Thai food with great customer service, this is the place! I for sure highly recommend this place for dinner or lunch! Come & try! read more

See all

Sooooooo good service!! Food!! Clean nice music and environment can't say enough for the foods. So delicious!! Thank you Chef! Wantana. you are the BEST!! read more

See all

Service here is very friendly and quick. You get seated, order and within 10 minutes everything gets pumped out. The food was OK.. I have had a bit better but I am also spoiled with being in an area full of Asian cuisine. Portions are somewhat large and are shareable but I don't understand why rice is not included in some entrees... Also why is the portion of the rice so small?? Thai spot could have been great but I could not get past how awful their water tasted. It made me question the overall cleanliness of the establishment. The water tasted like dirty rag water and the table had such an off-putting smell. read more

We sat outside with our dog, and the outdoor seating was very clean and aesthetic. There were no heaters though. We tried the vegetarian Tom Kha soup, it had a lot of mushrooms and soft tofu. Very tangy and creamy, would buy again. The fried tofu appetizer was crispy served with sweet and sour peanut sauce. Enough to share with a family of four. A little pricey but considering the ambiance of State Street it is well worth it. We parked at public parking down the street, with 75 mins free and then $3 an hour afterward. read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - outside of restaurant - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

See all

There are not many Thai restaurants in Santa Barbara. This one was close to our hotel and affordable. However, the food quality was pretty mediocre. Coconut soup had little flavor are few ingredients. The noodle dish was way over cooked so the noodles disintegrated. The Surrey was decent, but not memorable. I would pass on this one. read more

Ordered from here via GrubHub - yum!! Got their Drunken Noodles with Veggies and Tofu - Spicy. It was actually spicy and delicious. Pad Thai with Tofu and Veggies - also spicy and tasty. Slightly on the more expensive side. read more

Consistently excellent curry and noodles for over 30 years. Very authentic, having lived in Bangkok

Have been looking for a new Thai restaurant in town or the area. Food here was good freshly prepared, but for some reason SB just does not have great Thai food. Many other Asian places as well as fusion restaurants to go to. I will continue to look. read more

See all

We were walking to the beach, looking what we found on State street.Thai restaurant wow, we stop by just to check, it has been here for 30 some years.We asked, the foods are authentic Thai? The waitress said yes. We like to try it, Tom Yom Cung spicy and sour 1 and pad see yu, they both were very good. Waitress was very tentative and helpful. Her name is Ram. Highly recommend it. read more

See all

Came here while on an overnight visit to Santa Barbara in search of noodles to eat on a birthday. The owners were so sweet and so attentive, the portion sizes are perfect and the mango sticky rice had a super generous heap of mango! It made me sad that this place wasn't packed! We sat outside and enjoyed a nice breeze people watching and taking in the atmosphere as we ate. Would definitely come back if we're in the area again. read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Server was so sweet! The food was delicious, we got pad see ew with shrimp, pad thai, and the pineapple fried rice. The outdoor seating was especially beautiful! Highly recommend coming here for a late lunch or dinner. read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Outdoor seating - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

See all

This place has THE BEST PadseeYew I've ever had, and I've tried a lot, since this is my favorite dish. Excellent! I've only ordered through DoorDash but it's so good I bothered to come and review it on Yelp. read more

$75 spent in about 4 plates of food. Not bad. Taste was decent clean healthy food but with the sauces I the food tasted even better than I thought. Yum. Really good. The service was good too, the customer service was sweet and the ambiance was nice tooo! We ate outside but the inside is very nice as well. So we had noodles, rice, wings, skewers. Pork and chicken. All good! People were eating here as well. read more

See all

WOW! Galanga has been added to my list of places to revisit again and again. On top of the spectacular meal, the service was great; they were so kind, attentive, accommodating, and helpful. To start off, we had the crab cream puffs, which were incredible. Perfectly proportioned, with a crispy flaky outside and melt-in-your-mouth crab and cream cheese goodness inside. The sweet dipping sauce on the side was the ideal compliment. We also ordered the classic chicken sa-tay appetizer, which was amazing: grilled skewered chicken with a delicious peanut dipping sauce. Highly recommend. We then split two main dishes, one of which was the pad thai. It was in the top tier of pad thais I've ever had (and Thai food is my favorite!). It was saturated in flavor, bursting with delicious bits and pieces of egg and chicken, generously portioned (not filled up with bean sprouts like other places I've visited), and with great texture (not soggy or too dry). The second main dish was yellow chicken curry, my go-to dish. It was different than others I've had (a bit less creamy), but it was hearty and delicious all the same. I would reorder it upon returning to Galanga. I do wish both entrees had just a few more pieces of chicken, but it's a small complaint. A few notes: the food listed was ordered for two people and it was the perfect amount; we left feeling contently full, but not stuffed. Also, I've gotten the Tom Kha from here before (coconut soup) as a takeout dish and it wasn't my favorite; it was a bit too sour. But honestly, our experience this time around eclipses the last, and thus the five stars! read more

See all

Man oh man was the food delicious here. What better way to warm up than spicy food with an assortment of flavors and textures. The ambiance was warm & welcoming, and since this is traditional Thai food reimagined- believe the food was great! I started with lemon shrimp and as a traditionalist opted to try their Pahd Thai (house special) and was not disappointed. Coworkers had an assortment of crispy egg rolls, chicken satay and Tom Kah to everyone's content. The waiters were fast and friendly and this is definitely a place to stop by if you're near State Street. read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Awesome outside seating area; very clean - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

See all

Food was amazing, no words to describe Best Thai food ever The ambience was so great Quality of food, wait time, service provided everything was great. read more

(Overall: 80% | B) - The restaurant is pretty appealing overall; the servers are friendly and the bathroom is reasonably clean. (Pad Thai: 75% | C) - This is on the minimalistic side of Pad Thai.. it tastes good and the chicken is not particularly dry, but the portion size is on the smaller side. The dish has room for improvement to make it pop as it seems like this dish is somehow a a bit flat compared to other pad thai. (Pad See Ew: 75% | C) - This is an interesting take on Pad See Ew that incorporates black beans into their sauce beyond the sweet soy. This improvised version of the sauce is nice, but is mixed unevenly causing parts of the dish to be bland and others to be saline forward. The noodles were also quite lumpy and broken, showing poor technique; however, the one highlight is that the broccoli stem is sliced very thinly which added some smart additional texture. read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai. Mediocre. 3/5. IG: @amei.eats - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

See all

Food tasted old and slippery. Drunken noodles and pineapple fried rice. Vegetable roll is small clear strings? Also very expensive. Whole experience was awful. read more

Hola yelpers aquí de nuevo dejando una recomendación, estuvimos por Santa Bárbara esta semana así que pude encontrar este lugar de comida Thai ya que hacía falta algo diferente, pude probar unos rollos los cuales se acompañan de una salsa entre dulce/picante pero tiene un sabor muy rico. En la comida pedí unos noddles de pollo ek sabor de la comida Woow estuve exquisito, no podía dejar de comer. El lugar es un poco movido, no se puede platicar bien debido al flujo se personas, y lo hace un poco ruidoso, entonces fuera de eso el lugar es rico, la atención es muy buena y el tiempo de servir alimentos y bebidas es muy rápido. Así que si están bien en Santa Bárbara anímense a venir y probar. De momento sería mi review así que gracias por leerme y comentar que les parece. Gracias yelpers... tengo pendientes otros lugares que pronto les estaré compartiendo. Saludos read more

See all

I'm kind of on the verge of rating this place with stars. Going between a three or four.... Not one to normally rate really low unless it was worth it. Four for rating. Of course it was a Saturday night during the long weekend. Trying to find a table somewhere was quite impossible in Santa Barbara without a reservation. We just wandered in looking for something and decided to just go with it. Well, it didn't take long to get a table. Service was slow as I believe they may have been short staffed or barely anyone staff. Either way.... We got seated. It did take a little while till we ordered. Starters came out with soup which was great, then we were waiting for the chicken satee that never came out. Told one of the waiters which they probably had to order it again. We ordered two but only one came out. Entree did take a while to come out. We get if it was short staff but two other parties that were seated after us both received their dinners before our table as were sitting there noticing it. Not long after, it came out but one dish at a time. There was four of us so we were hoping it all came out together. Based on the rating, food did the trick. We were hungry and satisfied the craving. Based on the that it'll be the four star rating. But service was slow, we were also still billed for the second order of satee that never came. Had to mentioned to the to take it off the bill. Overall, food was good, service is not up to par. read more

See all

Great place for Thai food fix. Really good pad see yew and chicken fried rice. Very cute decor throughout. Great service we will be back. read more

See all

Galanga rescued us on Christmas night with a delicious meal of crab Rangoon dumplings and egg rolls and other dishes my kids enjoyed. So thankful for Door Dash, also. read more

Pineapple fried rice... I tried it. Not exactly the dish to make me sing.. I thought it was standard I do know, their is something that could be done to make it better. For what it is... It's still enjoyable. I wouldn't order it again. The crispy duck... I like the texture of this against my tongue. This dish stood out more to me. Flavor wise, standard Again, nothing to sing about. Still, I thought of it as a memorable experience. I typically door dash drunken noodles from this place. In my opinion it's the better dish they offer and I find it a bit addictive. I get it medium spicey And have been pleased every time I've ordered this Lol, I just door dashed it 30 min ago.. Drunken noodles is almost here.... Insert smiley emoji read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Pineapple Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

See all

This thai spot was phenomenal, it felt very authentic and the ambiance was dazzling! We had kim and noyi serve us and wow we just loved the service the food and the area! Ten out of ten !! They have vegan options !! Try their thai iced coffee too read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Chicken chow mein, beef pad see-yew, beef fried rice, Yellow Curry. - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We were looking for some delivery Thai food recently and our favorite Thai restaurant didn't deliver. We decided to try Galanga and it did not let us down! We ordered pad Thai and green curry + rice, both with chicken. On the delivery website they had an option to select spicy level as well. We chose medium spice which was perfect for us. The pad Thai tasted great and had just the right amount of kick. I was skeptical about the green curry when it first arrived (not the most visually beautiful ha) but it ended up being sooo good! Happy to have another Thai restaurant to get and especially one that we can have delivered for an easy dinner option! read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Amazing food and top service. The waitresses were very attentive and polite. Everything we ate was delicious and flavorful, especially the crispy duck. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to eat some great Thai food. read more

I went to Galanga during the week on a slower day. The place was small and quiet perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends. The servers were quick and efficient but also very welcoming and friendly. We ended up getting a pad see ew with chicken and the crab ragoon puffs as an appetizer . I complimented my order with jasmine tea and some iced water. My friend got the spicy drunken noodles with shrimp which was very delicious and a Thai iced tea that blew mi mind. Definitely recommend if you're looking for tasty local food full of fresh flavors. read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Pad See-Yew and Spicy Drunken Noodles Jasmine Tea and half finished Thai Ice Tea as well - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Galanga is just one of those places I've walked past multiple times over the years, not giving it a second look, and never thought about dining in... until fate decided it was finally time to give them a visit. I'm sure everyone has a restaurant in mind that they drive by on the way to work or school. It's located right along State Street, near Hana Kitchen. Public parking is available, with the first 75 minutes free and $2.50 every hour after. The block was closed off to vehicle traffic so businesses can expand their outdoor seating. It also provides a safe passageway for pedestrians and cyclists. I didn't get a good glance inside because we opted for al fresco dining, but it looked cozy. Maybe a bit outdated. Their menu is very extensive, ranging from seafood to salads to specialty duck dishes to soups and more. Thai Salad came with a mix of cucumbers, lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, and peanut sauce dressing. Simple but refreshing. At the very least, it was nice to have something to munch on while we waited for our entrees. Service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry. I ordered the Pad See Ew, which had chewy noodles and well cooked broccoli. Beef was a bit tough but flavorful. Only thing that would improve it is switching the broccoli for Chinese broccoli/gai lan, but that's a personal preference. It was a well done dish overall. Coworker got the Pad Thai, which got a thumbs up. Portions were generous. Glad I finally went and I would return to try more of their menu. If there's a place you've been meaning to try for the longest, don't wait! Go! :) read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Pad See Ew ⋅ Santa Barbara, California - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Not the most inspiring, but gets the job done when you have a Thai craving (for me that usually means a basic pad thai or curry)! The staff is also always very friendly. read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The employees here are so kind!! I ordered the Tom ka to go and it was delicious and prepared quickly. Will definitely be coming here again!

Pad See Ew (3): Had enough sauce and lots of chicken but I wish it was more eggy. Overall decent if not average noodles in terms of texture and flavor. Chicken was a bit dry. A bit expensive for what it was ($18 after tip). The staff that took my take out order was friendly. read more

Delicious!!!! By far one of the best pad Thai chicken ever. It was so fresh and delicious. Thank you!!!

This place is amazing! My boyfriend and I came here weekly until we moved. Service and waiters are amazing. Food is perfect and consistent every time. Plan to continue coming back on vacations. Such a great place!!! We always get the pad see ew with chicken and tofu. Consistent every time! The cheese wontons are a perfect appetizer. read more

beautiful night with beautiful thai food. people were so nice and welcoming. i loved the vibes yay galanga thai

Great service and the food is amazing. Highly recommend the drunken noodles with tofu! read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Drunken Noodles with Tofu - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I enjoyed my food and stuff was very nice and friendly. We'll definitely comeback. And Tai iced tea was really good. read more

See all

I'm always VERY picky about getting Thai food in the US because growing up in Southeast Asia, I've had really great Thai food and my experiences at restaurants here have never been great. I was hoping that Galanga would've helped prove me wrong, but the food was fairly mediocre and also pretty overpriced. My friends enjoyed their orders, but my Chicken and Tofu Curry Noodles were too sweet and greasy for my liking. I had to fix it up back at home with my own ingredients to make it more palatable for me. However, the staff was very pleasant and they were pretty quick to get our food out at around the same time despite ordering 4 different dishes! read more

Galanga Thai Restaurant - Menu - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This restaurant is arguably my favorite in Santa Barbara. Although it's a more casual restaurant, the food is incredible. I wasn't the biggest Thai foodie until I stumbled across this gem. The veggie fried rice is the absolute best fried rice you'll ever have. The spicy drunken noodles are also delicious but make sure to not get them too spicy (coming from someone with a high spice tolerance). Overall, I definitely recommend this place. The workers are sweethearts. read more