What a cool time! My cousin and I were looking for a cool spot to spend our Saturday night and it had been so long since we'd been to Your Choice! I feel like we ordered so much but every dish was an amazing highlight to the overall experience. Their pork belly fried rice, pad Thai, pad woonsen and crab rangoons made for such a flavorful meal. If I were to comeback again, I would definitely need to get the pad woonsen and their pork belly fried rice again! I could have those dishes every single day! Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Updating my review to say I've had only good experiences since ~ The owners and other staff are all very nice, and I've only ever even seen the staff member with the bad attitude one time since my last review, and he wasn't at the counter. I don't usually leave reviews based on service so now that that's out of the way... let's talk food! The food here is delicious, their curries and topless seafood being my favs!!! The panang curry and green curry in particular have been the best I've had in Santa Barbara by far, only a couple times were they watery but it's RARE and they are almost always amazing and very flavorful. Several thai places here in Santa Barbara have horrible, flavorless curry, so Your Choice having such good curry means a lot for me. The topless seafood... I don't even know how to describe it, but just try it!!! I'll say the noodles here have been a bit of a hit or miss for me, I tend to prefer the ones from Empty Bowl, only because I don't like when my noodles are overly chewy and tend to prefer them a bit more on the saucy side - but luckily I don't judge good/authentic Thai food by their noodles, I judge by curry... which is by far my favorite thing here! Another thing I look at to determine a good Thai spot, is their papaya salad, which is a solid 8.5/10 for me here. It's not the best I've ever had but it's still really good, and it'd probably get a solid 9 if it came with any type of seafood in it like some of the best papaya salads I've had do - but it's packed with flavor and is one of my favorite "lighter" dishes to eat, not to mention all the fiber. My only complaint with this place is that they charge for rice, it doesn't come with the curry/any other meals unless you get a lunch special, which is not standard for Thai restaurants outside of Santa Barbara... but I suppose that's the "premium" that comes with living here. Rice is so cheap to make that I find it a bit silly to charge so much for it, but... the rent has to get paid somehow and if it keeps the prices of other dishes from being higher - so be it, I guess? I personally don't get rice when ordering for takeout here ever as I can make it at home, but if you *are* eating at the restaurant, I recommend the sticky rice - they make it well and it feels a bit more "worth it" for the price I guess. Also very worth noting that their desserts and Saturday night dessert specials are really unique, delicious and fun. You can tell the owners really put love into the restaurant because they make some really creative desserts, and it's always from scratch! If it's not a Saturday night, I also highly recommend the ube vietnamese coffee as a treat, it's very good. Thank you Your Choice for the positive experiences and for making delicious Thai food. I'll be eating panang and green curry here for as long as I live here, probably. Appreciate you and the good energy your restaurant brings to the neighborhood! read more

Your Choice is an absolute hidden gem for Thai food here in SB. I tried it for the first time last week, and ended up going back two days later because I could not stop thinking about the amazing food! The exterior is unassuming and so I have driven past many times. The interior is clean with lots of natural light coming in from the windows and spacious seating. We showed up right at 4pm for dinner and were seated immediately with menus and water. Our waiter was so friendly and patient, I could tell he was genuinely passionate about the food and answered all of our questions. We ordered the crab rangoons, chicken satay skewers, garlic pepper beef, pad Thai with beef, peach lemongrass iced tea and Thai iced tea. The flavors were INSANE! Everything tasted so fresh and was made with care down to the homemade dipping sauces. The mango sticky rice had perfectly ripe mangoes on a bed of sticky rice and a side of a whipped coconut cream. Very light and refreshing with a great balance of sweetness. The black sesame iced cream was really unique and had a more savory flavor to it. This spot is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area! read more

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Recently tried this spot for lunch and it was super good! I can't believe I hadn't been before, as I love exploring the Thai options Santa Barbara has to offer. This restaurant gets an extra star in my opinion for having parking right on site. The service was awesome and the restaurant was really busy even during the lunch hour. I highly recommend the curry! It was really delicious. read more

Your Choice - PAD SEW YEW NOODLES and PINEAPPLE CURRY - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

It's honestly about time for an update. My last review was back in 2016, and Your Choice continues to be one of those beloved neighborhood spots that truly deserves the love. The space has had a major indoor refresh, but the quality of the food and the genuine dining experience remain exactly the same. This is one of my go-to places whether I'm coming with friends or grabbing a casual bite with my daughter. It's consistently on point. The food hits every time, the vibe is welcoming, and it truly feels like a community hub rather than just a restaurant. Orders are handled quickly whether dining in or taking out. Even though I live in Ventura now, I always make a stop whenever I'm back in my hometown. Let's talk food. My favorites on the menu are the Thai chili lime wings, green papaya salad, hot pot of tom kha with chicken, garlic pepper shrimp, and spring rolls. I also love their Thai iced tea and Vietnamese coffee. Everything is perfect for sharing (or not), and leftovers somehow taste even better the next day. This is a family-owned business, and huge shoutout to Piti (son of the owner) and Kathy, who do such an amazing job running the restaurant and keeping it rooted in community. They're always finding ways to give back and create fun experiences. They also host Saturday evening ice cream pop-ups featuring their side-quest business, Creaminal, which honestly deserves a separate review of its own. If you haven't been in a while, this is your sign to come back. A longtime favorite that still delivers. You can order takeout or delivery. There's a small parking lot, plus nearby street parking available. read more

Your Choice - Thai food spread: TOM KHA CHICKEN, GARLIC PEPPER - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We planned to visit Eat Creaminal for ice cream after searching Instagram for ice cream shops in Santa Barbara, and discovered it's located inside Your Choice Thai Restaurant, so we stayed for both dinner and dessert! Dinner was excellent. I forgot to snap photos before digging in, but every dish was flavorful and clearly homemade...deep, clean, and perfectly balanced. We ordered the Crispy Tofu Salad, Panang Seafood Curry, Basil Eggplant with Beef, Pork Belly Fried Rice, and Pad Thai with Chicken. Service was quick and considerate. We finished with ice cream (photos attached). I had Rocky's Matcha and Rocky's Houjicha, and also tried the Saffron Pistachio. Like the dinner dishes, each flavor was rich and delicious. I will definitely be coming back when visiting my niece at UCSB. We joked that I'll use the visit as an excuse just to eat here again! The restaurant is on a quieter stretch of State Street...easy to find, with parking behind the building and plenty of seating when we arrived for an early dinner. The ambiance is warm, clean, and relaxed. Thank you, Your Choice Thai, for a great meal! read more

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This is a restaurant in Santa Barbara that I always love to visit. The people here are always responsible and loyal, and of course, the food is delicious. Everything is great, but the chicken is especially amazing. I highly recommend everyone try it. The staffs are kind, and the restaurant itself is very cute. I'm always grateful to you all! Will see you soon :) read more

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I have fond memories of this restaurant as I grew up in Santa Barbara. Since moving out 20 years ago though, Santa Barbara has changed a bit. Your Choice is one those places. I ordered take out this trip, but walking in, it feels more like a cafe now as opposed to sit down dining it was before. The folks there were friendly and polite, but a much more casual atmosphere. The food was good, not amazing like I remember it being. One of my favorite times, "beef satay" (beef skewers) was no longer on the menu. Chicken satay was on it. The pad Thai was solid. My wife found the papaya salad enjoyable, but a bit more on the tart side than she usually prefers. A little over $100, it was about enough to feed 3 adults. read more

I was recommended this by a friend and I am so glad! It wasn't super busy when I went in, even on a Saturday afternoon, and my food was ready pretty quickly. My pad Thai was lovely- with strong flavors of peanut, tamarind, and lime. The one drawback was that the shrimp did not taste fresh, which is a disappointment, especially so close to the coast. I would definitely come back to give it a try, if not just for the patio seating! read more

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The food is really good. Not amazing but very good One of the better Thai restaurants in SB. The management is not very flexible and not helpful when you wanna make minor substitutions or changes for anything. read more

Very nonconcerning and rude to the customers.Food is excellent, but being in that atmosphere.I say , no , the original father was very kind and sweet read more

I absolutely love coming here! I like to stop by on occasion with my friends any time I have a Thai craving. The restaurant itself is super cute on the inside and feels really comforting. All of the staff are always incredibly kind and make the dining experience a breeze. My go-to order is always the pad see ew (with chicken) and a thai tea. This combo never fails for me and they simply make delicious food and drinks! Your Choice also sells/hosts Creaminal on Saturday nights for ice cream sundaes and sells ice cream pints on other days. The sundaes are always creative and yummy so I thought I'd mention that too! I find myself coming here for both the restaurant food and the ice cream pop-up! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to satisfy a Thai craving and for anyone looking to enjoy a fun dessert on Saturday nights! read more

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My favorite Thai place around!!!! Best customer service and quality food all around. Fave lunch spot and with great lunch specials as well as delicious choices, it's a sure thing! I have had a variety of fave foods from here from their Panang curry and jasmine rice to pad Thai and/ or glass noodles to their chicken skewers and papaya salad! I love it all. I have dined In and they are courteous and friendly but also quick to bring food during the lunch hour. Often times I order online and pick up and have always found parking in their small lot. People are always coming and going and they keep their customers happy with their quick and organized service. The lady who works here is always sweet and recognizes my coworker and I with a friendly greeting. Highly recommend so check this place out for lunch or dinner. Good ambiance and dine in service with plenty of tables. read more

Your Choice - Glass noodles - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Good Thai food, decent amount and good flavor. I like the sunroom area when it's sunny and warm. Great spot to hang out with friends for a casual dinner. read more

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Excellent food, we ordered the tom ka, beef salad, pad see ew, and hojicha and mud pie ice cream. Truly everything exceeded our expectations! You will NOT regret coming here. read more

Your Choice - Ice cream - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Best Thai in town. The TomKai Tofu soup is incredible, my mouth waters any time I think of it - the broth is coconut milk and lime, with chili oil, plus mushrooms, cilantro and tofu. That said, my daughter went on a quest to try and duplicate it when she moved to Seattle...she's a pretty good cook but she could not get it just right. When she went to Thailand, theirs was also not as good. Other than that, I really love their Chicken Satay, Larb Salad, Panang Curry, Lime Fish, Pineapple Fried Rice with Tofu, and so many other favorite dishes too many to list! The service is AAA+++ super excellent. It's a family run business. The current owners took over from their parents, they were often there as children doing their homework. Also the restaurant has been remodeled, I liked it better before (I miss the comfortable booths), but it is clean and well lighted. You will love it! read more

Your Choice - Tom Kai Tofu Soup mmmmm - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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One of my favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara. I've tried everything on the menu, and never had a dish I didn't love. Favorites are the chicken wings, green curry, and tom kha soup, but you literally cannot go wrong here. They're really creative and will serve specials sometimes based on what fruits / veggies are in season. It's rare, but sometimes they have an amazing cheesecake desert option. They also make a ton of unique ice cream flavors in house (with vegan options!) I think it's a family business, and they all come together to add their own unique artistic touch. Service is phenomenal, they go above and beyond. Sometimes the food can take a little while to prepare, but everything is home recipes made from scratch with high quality ingredients. Your dish is always fresh and worth the wait. read more

The food here is delicious, especially the green papaya salad which was my personal favorite!! The thai tea was a little too sweet for my tastes and the pad thai was good considering the area. I also made a second trip to get their thai tea oreo ice cream in a pint which is SO yummy I highly recommend. read more

Your Choice - Pad Thai Noodles, Pad See Ye, Thai Iced Tea, Green Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I don't live in Santa Barbara. When a friend who used too live in Santa Barbara heard I was going down to visit friends, he suggested that I make a trip to this restaurant. He said it's been twenty(20) plus years since he's been there, but make sure I try this place. He knew how much I love Thai food. Well this place did not disappoint. Excellent food. I ordered the seafood panang and pork belly fried rice and the tea/oreo ice cream. They said it had been made yesterday. I'll be returning to Santa Barbara and "Your Choice" again.... Nice staff, very personable. read more

The Rad Na noodles and wings! You can't go wrong with a single thing on their menu. The family friendly atmosphere is so inviting and the family makes me feel like their family. Also, the Creaminal ice cream is top tier! read more

I walked in at 7:00 with some friends and immediately got a strange look from the wait staff towards our group. They informed us it was too late to be seated for a meal. I've been a long time customer here but no more. These hours make no sense. To turn people away for dinner at 7:00 is senseless. Why be ipen for dinner?! The old guy that used to run the place would of gladly welcomed Customers to patronize their business. I guess your choice is "no choice" and know Your Place?! read more

The Tom ka gaw (incorrect spelling I'm sure) soup and pad Thai were to die for. The service and the time it took for seating was very polite and quick. The restaurant and atmosphere was perfect for a first date. Love the food and I'm definitely coming back. read more

This is the best Thai in town. Food tasted very genuine. I have try many Thai food including in Thailand. This place is up there. I highly recommend it. read more

The best Thai in SB! The Chili Tamarind chicken wings were amazing. The wings were crispy and came straight off the bone. The sauce makes it my favorite dish here because of how flavorful it is. We also got the Pad See Yew with chicken, and it came out fresh and hot. The portions here are very generous, and we had leftovers for the next day. I loved the greenhouse seating area and the ambiance of the restaurant. The service was fast and super attentive. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Your Choice - Chile Tamarind Wings, Pad See Yew, Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I kept telling my out of town friends they had to try this Thai food. We had just hiked 9 miles and were famished. We ordered two appetizers, 3 entrees and a dessert. We finished everything, it was so delicious and satisfying. We ordered the drunken noodles, chow mein and the fried rice. A collection of yummy courses followed by the Thai Tea Oreo ice cream. It was a Saturday evening so it was pretty full of people. Staff was friendly and kind, they kept checking on us. The vibes were chill and all good. Going to keep hyping this place up because it lives up to it! read more

We tried Your Choice for the first time and loved it. We recommend it for anyone looking for delicious Thai food in SB. We did takeout, the portions were great, the food was fresh and hot. The service was great, they were nice and quick. We had the green curry, crab Rangoon and pad thai. We will definitely go back! read more

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Truly, it's Your Choice where you'd like to get Thai cuisine from, yet the reviews speak for themselves. I have never dined in here but have done take out several times. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Food is consistently made fresh and hot. Now the reason for this review is that they produce one of my new fooddictions: Wonton Soup. Who knew?! But after a rainy coastal winter I discovered it. The broth is extremely flavorful and heartwarming. There are a couple pieces of chicken and a few shrimp to surprise you. Plus baby bok choy, onion, cilantro and carrot. Yet it's all about the wontons which are perfect little dumplings stuff to the rim with a mix of chicken and vegetables. Home of the No Sad Sundaes too, so don't leave without dessert. read more

Your Choice - Merch: The Home of No Sad Sundaes - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Loved Your Choice! Thai food is my favorite cuisine, so it's always nice to add a Thai restaurant to my list of places to hit up again and again. The workers here are SO kind and accommodating, so polite, so skilled in cooking up the best meals. And the price is affordable, without compromising quality!! We got a lot of things, among them my favorite (yellow chicken curry), which was flavorful and delicious and hit all the right spots (make sure to get it with rice). The Tom Kha coconut soup is also among the top tiers of my favorites list, and Your Choice hit it out of the ballpark; it was creamy, tangy, flavorful, wow. Yum. Everything else was good too, including the pad see ew and the green beans. I'll be back!! read more

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I love the panang curry! It is my go to feel good meal. As well as the garlic edamame and sticky mango rice. Their unique ice cream flavors are also really fun to try. read more

excellent tom kha gai, thai iced tea, and drunken noodles, fun collab with creaminal on saturdays, cute enclosed patio area, and great staff! read more

This review is just for the Creaminal no sad sundaes dessert since I haven't eaten their food yet (but will Soon!) I'm huge on desserts and this place hits the spot every time with their changing menu and delicious option. Food wouldn't be available during this time so just come with an appetite for some delicious dessert! read more

Your Choice - Mango Sticky Rice and I don't remember the rest exactly since the menu changes - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This is the second time I give it a shot and not impressed, again. Ordered the pad thai with chicken, spice level of 3. The taste was incredibly monotonous every single bite and it was overpowered by the garlic. So much garlic. I will give this place another shot but will order something different. A shame that the pad thai isn't to my liking bc I love pad thai. I did not get notes of the sweet and tangy tamarind, nor the savory-sweet. I will say that their ice cream is delicious. I've ordered a couple different flavors and they were spot on. I liked the Vietnamese coffee ice cream a lot. I recommend if you like spicy noodles, order level 5. I ordered 3 and did not get one hint of spice. read more

Your Choice - Chicken pad thai, 3x spicy, not spicy at all - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We got the pad see ew and pineapple curry. Large portions and tasty. The only thing is it gets SO LOUD in here. They need rugs or something to dampen the noise. Because of that, I don't think it's a good place for a formal date or anything, cuz you can't hear anyone. read more

I used to like this place because it is very close to where I live but it has gotten way more expensive than before(I guess their portion is bigger than other Thai restaurants). I ordered on their website for takeout. After you order, it doesn't let you know when you should come by to pick up it so I had to guesstimate. As I went in the pick up my order I was told I had to pay an extra $2.18 for that extra onions and carrots(I did not ask for) in the glass noodle salad because they didn't update their website when in comes to extras. The glass noodle salad that supposed to have extra cilantro tastes like carrot salad because they messed and gave me more carrots instead! I also got the spicy fried rice with beef(extra $2) but it had very little beef and more mushrooms, tasted more like mushroom fried rice. When I come here the fried chicken, the glass noodle salad and papaya salad are my usual favorites cause the flavor is always consistent. Their level 5 spice is not Thai spicy. I guess now they are charging for anything ask extra including onion and cilantro.... I may come back occasionally just because it is near by. But for now Yummy Thai is now my go to place! read more

Your Choice - Very expensive. I had to pay extra for onions and what was supposed to be cilantro separately because they didn't update their website - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Food is always fresh, hot & delicious. Price is def fair! Definitely my top thai spots in SB Customer service is always warm & welcoming. Restaurant is clean & spacious. parking is good. Highly recommended! read more

Your Choice - Lunch special; Chicken Thai basil - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Let's make this simple. I tried the Thai tea Oreo ice cream based off a recommendation The first several spoonfuls I was like "whoa" After I ate more of it it didn't really scream out at me. So this is what I have to say It's good as a taste or As something I tried. Not really my thing I think the banana Oreo would have more appeal So next time that's what I will order. Does this make it a bad choice no They did a good job getting the tea flavor to work together with Oreo. It just so happens I'm not an ice tea kind of guy. So yea, banana Oreo up next read more

Your Choice - Thai Tea Oreo Ice Cream (Pint) - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Came on a rainy day and it's the perfect ambiance for dinner in the rainy weather! We sat in the patio and the fairy lights made the experience so cozy! The food came out pretty fast, we got their Crab Rangoon, Pad Thai, Chilli Chicken Wings, Spicy Fried Rice, and Sticky Mango Rice as dessert! Everything was really good but the pad thai was a bit on the dry side. I want to come back again to try their other dishes! The portions are pretty decent and service was really nice! Good for if you're craving authentic Thai food :) read more

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This was an interesting concept, No Sad Sundaes. It offered about 4 to 5 options of unique Thai desserts and limited quantities. You had to arrive early enough to stand in line and hope they don't run out of what you want. Of course, they ran out of the mango sticky rice after 30 minutes... right before us! That's what we hoped for...and we were visiting from Phx, AZ. We were able to snag a couple of vegan versions, not bad but not as good as the real deal, I know that real goodness, I'm Thai. I know, we should have gotten there earlier, but there were only a dozen people in front of us and what's the chance they ordered the same thing? 100% I guess. Pandan and vegan mango and rice were okay. Service was good, kind, and good service. Restaurant space was okay. read more

Your Choice - Vegan mango and rice - Thai Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This place has always been our favorite Thai restaurant in town. Last night we decided to come for dinner just before the Creaminal starts at 8pm. We were there for the TARO S'MORES SUNDAE. The taro ice cream was creamy and delicious, topped with a rich black sesame sauce and a huge marshmallow that's perfectly browned which reminded us of the crispy sugar coating on Crème brûlée. Amazing attention to every detail! Now we know why there was a long line out the door! We love their Tom Kha soup and green curry even though we now get them with tofu because my daughter has recently became a vegetarian. I missed the chicken flavor somewhat but both were fantastic with different types of tofu ! Very friendly service from every staff and because my daughter is a good friend with a lady working there, we got to stay a little later and experience some behind the scenes action /night mode with disco lights, dancing and lots of Asian vibe. Feeling a bit like home (Taiwan!) Cool people to be around ! Now we just need to add karaoke LOL :) read more

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Excellent food though the Tom Kha (chicken coconut soup) could add a bit more of the sour taste to its base. The Pad Kee Mao (Drunken noodles are excellent). They have a great lunch menu and exceptional curries! The service can be a bit underwhelming at times--not all the time but heck being in the restaurant business can take its toll. The atmosphere is okay--though they should clean up the equipment not being used or out-of-service when you walk-in. It's a bit of an eyesore...though that will not keep me nor my family from returning. This place does great business for obvious reasons with a very extensive menu--so much to choose from. read more