Not bad - just average…read more Came on a whim as someone from out of town & ordered the MINI CRISPY SHRIMP SHUMAI, and the BEEF UDON. The flavors were not bad but nothing felt super authentic - not that you would expect authentic Asian food from a place in Lompoc.... Overall it all just felt a lil meh but the quality wasn't bad

Ordered a beef and chicken teriyaki bowl and shrimp fried rice takeout. The staff was super…read morefriendly and the food was well packaged when I picked it up. Overall the food was really good and fresh. I will definitely order again :)

Delicious food. Cucumber salad was so fresh and tasty. Loved the scallop roll. The service was…read moreexcellent,fast and friendly.

Literally could not stop ordering. The food was so good. We had such a good time. The service is…read morefast and kind. The sushi portions were very generous. And the space was very cute. We went on a late Saturday night and had the place almost all to ourselves. Give this authentic seaside sushi restaurant a try :)

Super cool restaurant in the village. The decor is funky and awesome. When I pulled up, live music…read moregoing on out back. Parking lot was full. Got a central coast cheesesteak, and a cheeseburger on special. Both with bomb crispy fries. Also, a LOADED order of fries with brisket, pork belly, cream, cheese, LOADED. PRICES ARE GOOD. Service was GREAT. A++

This is our Friday night go to for take out after long work weeks! We love ma V! You have to follow…read moreher on instagram token up with her hours, she also caters private events!

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.

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.

Food was excellent and our server was just lovely. There was a small hiccup in our experience that…read moreshe handled as best she could within her level of experience (saying this in a positive way), and then the manager came in and was insanely gracious in all respects. Most impressive to me was that as much as she wanted to take care of us as her customers, the manager seemed equally dedicated to taking care of her server and staff. Huge respect and appreciation to both our sweet server and the woman leading such a strong team this evening

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.

We could hear live Blues playing down the street which meant there was life. We had just left the…read moreSanta Barbara Bowl and wanted something to eat after the show ended at 9pm. Not much was open which is how we ended up here. The place was super hot so we decided to order our food to go and there was a super annoying drunk guy ahead of us in line. I felt bad for the 17 yo employee stuck interacting with them. We ordered a sandwich with shrimp in it. L said it was good but the title shouldn't mention shrimp as they were super teeny tiny and basically non existent. I got the gluten free fried rice bowl with chicken spicy. It was not spicy at all, and the chicken was a bit dry, however I could taste the flavor of the chicken and the meal was bland enough that I knew I would be okay. Earlier in the day before the bowl we went to a winery and I had a headache, so this food for me last night worked especially since we picked it up to go and had it at our Air BnB.

They have separate vegan menu. Food was okay. The place…read morecan't handle large numbers of customers. When we arrived, only 3 tables were available, and all of them were dirty with dishes from previous patrons. We ended up wiping outlr treble by ourselves after they took dirty dishes away. It took quite a while to get our food. We were seated outside, and if you want to order something else, you have to go back inside to order and pay. There was some live music inside it and it is was quite loud, unable to hear what person who took order was saying.

Good service, amazing food, best Korean food in town!…read more Angie and Fernando give us an excellent service, thank you guys.

Ate here again and still devoured like a hound dog but times 3 with my guests. Also great service!read more

incredible food and awesome experience will be back a+ experience…read more really appreciate the kind service. great ambiance.

I ordered the Szechuan Hot Diced Beef, Korean Cheese Diced Beef, and the Spam Musubi. The spices…read moreused in both beef dishes had a very peculiar, overpowering flavor--so intense and tingly that it genuinely startled me. For a moment, I wondered if I was having an allergic reaction, but it turned out to be the unusual seasoning itself. It had an odd basil‑like, numbing quality that I couldn't quite pinpoint, and it made the dishes difficult to enjoy. The Spam Musubi was the only item I found truly edible, and it was actually very tasty. I also ordered a Thai Tea (50% sugar) and a Strawberry Smoothie (50% sugar). Both drinks were delicious. Total cost: $75.82

First had Zoe's back in 2015 at a birthday party they catered and I've been hooked ever since. I've…read moretried plenty of Hawaiian BBQ spots over the years and honestly nothing comes close. My go to is always the teriyaki chicken with all rice. The flavor on their chicken is ridiculously good. I don't even order teriyaki chicken anywhere else because nothing compares. Truthfully, I didn't even like teriyaki chicken until I had it from Zoe's. I also love the inside of the restaurant. It feels like you've stepped into a little spot on the Hawaiian islands. The two sisters are always there and they always remember your name, which makes every visit feel personal. On the weekends they even have a husband and wife performing live music while you eat, and it adds so much to the atmosphere. Oh, and don't sleep on the burgers. Most people come for the Hawaiian plates, but their burgers are seriously underrated too.

Zoe's Special Mixed Plate Fried Shrimp, Short Ribs, Garlic…read moreChicken, 2 Scoops White Rice, and Noodle Salad Dinner and music at Zoe's Hawaiian BBQ