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Curries, pad Thai, papaya salad & other Thai classics are served in a colorful, bohemian space.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 425 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 957-1102
Website: https://zenyairestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Geoffrey B
Small place but big flavors!
Truly delicious, we had some very fresh spring rolls. Some amazing dumplings and a traditional Thai soup that I’ve never had before. Simply scrumptious. The service is quick and friendly and it’s right downtown so it’s great place to go for locals and bring your guests. Even my 97-year-old mama loves this place!
… moreTruly delicious, we had some very fresh spring rolls. Some amazing dumplings and a traditional Thai soup that I’ve never had before. Simply scrumptious. The service is quick and friendly and it’s right downtown so it’s great place to go for locals and bring your guests. Even my 97-year-old mama loves this place!
Peter Xaymountry
While walking around Santa Barbara, my wife wanted her Thai Tea. So I looked on Google map and saw this place. I told her that this place has her Thai Tea and it was near us. When we arrived, the first thing I notice was all the artwork outside and then the authentic setting inside. My wife ordered her Thai Tea and we waited outside. It took a while for our drink to be ready, I had to go back and ask about it and that was when they went to make it. I think they forgot about our order since it was just a drink. We tried to come back at 3pm to actually dine in but they were closed so I was disappointed.
… morejessica sucilla
This was a last minute family dinner. But it turned out amazing. We even asked to see the Chef so we can thank him for such an amazing meal. We had the duck curry, pad Thai, Regular fried rice with chicken, pineapple fried rice and many more items. We asked for a side sauce it was their fish sauce with jalepenos. It was so good! Definitely need to go here if you have ever wanted to have some amazing authentic Thai food.
… moreMichelle Adeniyi
Enjoyed the poor man’s noodles with ground chicken though the medium spice level wasn’t really spicy at all. Service was good. Didn’t love how they brought the check before I’d even drank my tea, but would come back to try another dish.
… moreAriana Pinto
Dined here on Christmas day since it was one of the few places that was open. The chicken noodle soup was good! You can tell it was authentic broth. The egg rolls were delicious. Pad Thai was good too but I’ve had better. We ended the meal with a coconut ice cream.
… moreAnnalise Pree
Our server here was so nice! Almost too nice. The food was all very tasty and full of great flavor and texture profiles. We ordered a fried tofu appetizer, Pad Thai, and chili basil vegetable dish. They were very accommodating for vegans which is always much appreciated. No complaints at all. Also, they served our rice in a nice and pointy pyramid shape, very very good, really pushed our dining experience to the next level.
… moreJames Pillot IV
Some of the best Thai food I’ve had in a while. Flavorful with good spice, excellent ambiance, and wonderful service.
… moreAnnette Green
My husband and I went for dinner. I ordered a Thai Iced Tea and Pad Thai. The food is excellent. The only complaint is that the restaurant was FREEZING! We went at 6:45 at night and the temperature outside was around 45 degrees. The door was open the entire time. They had a space heater that was taken entirely by the table behind me once they were seated.
… moreGabriela Alberola
Delicious food and super friendly staff. I had the yellow curry with tofu and sticky mango rice (both vegan). Great quality and prices. Highly recommended.
… morePaige Kaye
Update. The soup was literally boiling and yet tasteless with big chunks of lemon grass and pieces of tofu the size of a ring box. The tea was Luke warm SB tap water- not even hot enough to make tea! And the gyoza were flabby and bland. Forget it- this place is awful now in my review a few years ago I said good was in and it’s worse now. Do they really need to charge $13! Roti (rice bread) $4, jasmine tea $3… these are heavy markups for a place with linoleum floors, blue walls, spiderwebby air conditioner and paper napkins. I wouldn’t mind that if the prices were a match, but if you order soup, spinach and bread and tea it shouldn’t cost $40! For $40 I can get a meat lasagna, cloth napkins and wine!
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