Khao Kaeng by Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar

1187 Coast Village Rd Suite 9, Montecito
(805) 770-7170

Recent Reviews

Paul Crow

I got the Tom Kha soup, The waitress suggested I add noodles, which I agreed sounded great. A+ I absolutely loved it

Tracey Strobel

Excellent food! Nice outside seating. Heat lamps when it gets chilly. Outside chairs aren't very comfortable, but not the worst I've sat in. The delicious food makes up for that. Good beer selection as well.

Craig M.

The curry noodles were some of the best I've ever tasted and the service was fantastic and friendly. Such a lovely place. Highly recommended.

Adrienne D.

OMG Are you kidding ?? Tom Yummmmmmmm!! We had the potstickers... delish The Brussels sprouts OMG A MUST!! FANTASTIC! The tri tip appetizer with sticky rice..Amazing! And Red curry!! When You are on vacation you usually don't want to go to the same place twice because you want to have a unique experience every night. Frankly I would come here every single night. If you like Thai food this is an absolute must see.

sharon a.

If you are looking for great service, even better food, perfect presentation and authentic Thai flavors... this is the place to go. Outside patio is dreamy and perfect in the summertime. We got the jerky, egg rolls, green curry, pad Thai, and Panang short ribs and everything left us wanting more! They even have unique cocktails! Do yourself a favor, make a reservation and come for lunch or dinner. 10/10 would recommend, again and again!

Edward Rodriguez

Best pad Thai ever

Casey Summar

Phenomenal curries! One of our favorite places to eat in the area.

Gordon F.

Fun and interesting menu. Excellent food, with vegetarian and vegan options. Prompt, knowledgable service.

Neal Breton

Tucked away in a downstairs retail center is this great little Thai food place. Limited menu but everything put on our table was excellent. Pricing is what you expect for the area. Parking isn't usually a hassle here but if it is there's always a valet somewhere. The service was great as well.

mohamed ahmed

Although the food is a bit pricey, it is absolutely delicious. The short ribs were amazing along with the curry noodles. If you can't handle spice, ask them to make it mild for you.

Neelu R.

***NOT A TOURIST DESTINATION*** Hubby and I are in town for a little vacation, we are staying at the Ritz, saw this spot in one of the SB magazines in our suite. The had nice reviews, we made reservations and drove the 30minutes to try this new amazing Thai food. The host was friendly and sat us right away, debated sitting outside on their patio but it was a bit too chilly for us. Unfortunately the tables are so close to one another you can literally feel people next to you breathing, bumping elbows while trying to eat and forget about conversing with your dinner partner. We ordered : Phia kampachi: the yellow tail was fresh, only 4 very small pieces and some salad. Flavorful and citrusy. The plating was nice. Jidori Chicken Satay: peanut sauce was unflavorful, cucumbers where not pickled at all and the 4 small satay chicken skewers where tender but minimal. Hang Over Noodle: SUGAR LOTS OF SUGAR, my husband is diabetic so we asked the server she said just a tiny bit. Definitely not the case, beyond that there was no flavor to the noodles it was just sweet. Should have been served with coffee. Green Curry: literally a can of coconut milk with a teaspoon of green curry. Zero flavor. The service was friendly but this menu was made for the locals in the area. I would not call this Thai food by any means.

Erin H.

It's Empty Bowl's sister restaurant and it's pretty much the same menu- a few items are different. Service is on par. Prices are insane, but I understand it's because the psycho landlords charge up the a** around Montecito. The meals I get I can usually also get at their other place for about 5-7 dollars less.

Isabelle H.

The food was absolutely incredible. Very friendly and prompt service. Definitely order the hangover noodles and of course the papaya salad. And probably one of the best mango and sticky rices I've ever had.

Greg F.

This is a great place for Thai food on the South Coast. Great service and the food was superb. Excellent vibe inside and out. The food is uniquely presented and tastes just as good as it looks. Enjoy...

Hitchcock + Associates

The service is unmatched. Wonderful food and they have something for everyone even if diet restrictions. Great ambiance too!

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Khao Kaeng by Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar

1187 Coast Village Rd Suite 9, Montecito, CA 93108
(805) 770-7170