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.

Horrible customer service . Walked in no hello no let me help you . Stood there like a donkey…read morewaiting for some one to even acknowledge a customer. The front of house person knew I was there and still no word. The cooks back there looked super lazy and not even a hello. Me and Another customer were just looking at each other. We both walked out- the front of house or customer rep didn't look bothered. Owner : hire someone who has basic customer service skills. It's not that hard or do self check out. We might prefer AI. Horrible wasted time on my break going to a lousy place

Great restaurant! Conveniently located downtown, there's plenty of street parking and you can go…read morewalk Paseo Nuevo after dinning at Saigon. I really enjoy the variety of ramen bowls. They're all delicious. I like ordering the spicy ones. They have a great happy hour menu! It's worth ordering one of everything on the happy hour list. Try them all. The service is phenomenal. We were well taken care of the weight. Staff is very attentive. The ambience is great. They have nice colorful umbrellas hanging from the ceiling.

Went to this place because of the good reviews however left feeling a bit underwhelmed and…read moredisappointed. The vegetable tempura and it was crispy however I've never had bell pepper in tempura so that really threw me off. We also go the spicy edamame which was a bit too sweet and saucy. The udon noodles were cooked well but also the stir fry was heavy in sauce. We also got a shrimp tempura rice bowl, which again tempura was great but the ratio with rice was way off. Overall food was okay. Service was great but not sure we would be returning.

This is my favorite Asian restaurant in Santa Barbara! The baos were absolutely amazing--I could…read moreeat them every day! Yummy! The only downside is that the restaurant is so popular that you really need to make a reservation at least a week in advance. Walk-ins are not a good idea unless you're prepared for a VERY long wait. Ha! There's also no bar area, so there isn't a place to grab a quick drink and snack while you wait. Outdoor seating is the way to go, but keep in mind that you won't get Happy Hour prices when sitting outside. Even so, I somehow managed to snag a last-minute reservation for my group of eight at 7 PM on a Wednesday night. That said, don't count on getting lucky like we did! If you're planning a special event or dinner with a group, I'd definitely recommend making your reservation as early as possible. The service is excellent. We were lucky to have a fantastic waiter who was very knowledgeable about the menu and took great care of us. I really appreciate the high level of customer service. I've been to this restaurant many times, and I'll definitely be reserving another dinner here soon!

Definitely make a reservation if you can! We arrived at 515pm on a Friday thinking it would be…read moreempty (since they open at 5) and they were already full! Luckily we got a table quickly. Here is what we ordered: Avocado and pear salad 5/5 delicious and refreshing, I could've had two of those! Pork belly bao 3.5/5 thought it was good but nothing out of the ordinary. They had sliced it in 2 for us which was really nice Blue fin tuna roll 4/5 Uni carbonara 5/5 super yummy!! Service was great, no complaints there ^_^

Hands down, the best noodles in town!…read more Such a hidden gem in Goleta! The customer service was amazing--everyone was so friendly and quick to greet us. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but I honestly loved the overall theme and atmosphere. The little panda signs throughout the restaurant added such a cute touch to the ambiance! Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're craving some delicious noodles! Definitely going back to try other items on the menu!

We love that there is outdoor seating. Not a lot of seating so it can get pretty full fast…read more We ordered a coke, veggie tofu spring rolls, orange tofu, and combination pho. It hits the spot. Super flavorful tofu and had the outer crisp. The pho I inhaled so fast. A lot of noodles and meat. The server nearly forgot to bring out the bean sprouts and basil with a friendly reminder. Otherwise I would absolutely come again!

Food is okay, proper portions and relaxing ambience, it's a place for easy day to day meals.read more

Foggy day in Goleta called for something warm, so we pulled up to Phamous Cafe with the fam and…read moreyeah, that rare steak pho did exactly what it needed to do. Hot, flavorful, and straight comfort in a bowl. Nothing fancy, just solid food that hits the spot when the weather's doing the most.

Tasty in a good price! I had The beef pho and it hit just the spot! It's along a busy road, but…read morethere should be street parking. We were lucky enough to be able to park right in front of the restaurant. There weren't a lot of people when we went, so there was no wait! The service was nice and fast.

My girlfriend and I visited Noodle City since our regular pho spot was temporarily closed…read more I ordered the pho super bowl with everything except rare steak (flank, tripe, tendon, and meatballs. Personal preference but, I believe it is a crime to not have brisket when serving pho. The only options left were dry, tougher cuts that felt very mediocre. Regarding the broth, it was overwhelmingly bland. It was extremely clear and had minimal fat. Again personal preference but, it seems they had extracted all of the fat after simmering the beef and that left the broth so lackluster. We also got the Thai tea and my girlfriend thought it was delicious. Regarding the ambiance, I think Noodle City tries their best making use of their limited space. However, it wasn't very clean: the spoons were a bit dirty, it seemed like the floor isn't cleaned often, and the utensil/condiment holder on our table was a mess with the chopsticks about to fall off the table. As for the service, they had plenty on their hands tonight as a ~12 top came in shortly after us and they a line out the door until right before we left. They checked in multiple times, however, we did have to mention our thai tea was forgotten and got it AFTER our pho came out. It also seemed like there was an altercation with a male server and the party of 12: orders were confused and he yelled "well figure it out". Overall, I've been to Noodle City for ~3 years and I think they have GREAT rice dishes. However, their pho is pretty mediocre, service is often fast but not friendly, and prices are always CHEAP.

Three Monkeys is one of those places you come to if you don't feel like eating a heavy meal, but…read moreyou need sustenance to satisfy your hunger. Located at the very end of the SB Public Market and right next to Cooneys bar. Their menu offers chicken, pork, beef and tofu Bánh Mi, as well as meat skewers, stir fry and salads. Just to name a few. I've tried the chicken and beef skewers which comes in the Hungry Box. I subbed two of the skewers for beef, but in all honesty the beef was too too tough to break down. My one pet peeve is meat that is chewy, dry and too tough to eat. Although it was flavorful, but I wouldn't order it again. I did enjoy the chicken skewer though! The Hungry Box also comes with rice and a salad. Both of which were simple but a nice compliment to the skewers. On my recent visit I ordered the Buffalo wings. They were delicious! I appreciate that the sauce wasn't too spicy. I haven't had buffalo wings in a long time and these really hit the spot! The French fries were also good and not too salty. Overall, three monkeys is worth checking out if you're visiting the public market. Customer service is fast and efficient.

We went to the Santa Barbara Public Market to try Corazon Cocina, and my husband wasn't feeling it…read moreso we decided to give Three Monkeys a try. Service isn't really a thing SBPM since it's a walk up to order and then pick it up when your buzzer goes off, but we liked the comfortable and casual setup. We ordered the Hungry Box #1 with chicken and a chicken bahn mi, and both were very good. The chicken was the same in both meals, and it was well seasoned and nicely grilled, but still juicy. The salad with the box and the pickled veggies in the bahn mi were fresh and crisp too. Just a comment on the bahn mi is there the ratio of bread to filling in the bahn mi was just a little too much bread. Overall though, it we enjoyed it and it made for a very nice meal.

I'm always craving pho from Saigon, literally all the time. Always consistently good. I get the…read morecombination pho, and my boyfriend loves the pineapple fried rice. We share a sampler platter because we can never decide at app we want, it has a little bit of everything. We love the chili oil on EVERYTHING. Portions are large, great for family style or for a second meal. Staff is friendly. And the place is beautiful. Saigon recently got a face lift, but same delicious foood!

College town pho restaurant. They are pretty good and decent. The soup is quite tasty and portion…read moreis ample.

Sama Sama Kitchen in Santa Barbara on State Street. You thought Michelin stars were only for fancy…read morewhite‑tablecloth spots... Meanwhile Sama Sama out here serving Bib Gourmand realness with reasonably priced plates. Santa Barbara flavor, Michelin‑approved, and zero starched napkins required. Pet friendly patio! #SantaBarbara #michelinguide #BibGourmand #foodtok #indonesian

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.

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.