Secret Bao
$$ • Asian, Asian Fusion, Vegan
Hours:
1201 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara
(805) 259-3226
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Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
Thursday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
Friday | 5 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
Saturday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9:30PM |
Sunday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
Secret Bao is an Asian fusion restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara, known for its sumptuous and delicious menu. The Pork Belly Bao is a must-try, while the garlic noodles are simple yet packed with flavor. Reservations are recommended for guaranteed seating. Customers have praised the restaurant's excellent and unpretentious service, highlighting the staff as friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited about the food.
The restaurant offers a variety of unique dishes, and the kalbi steak with rice is a standout, beautifully marinated and grilled to perfection. The outdoor seating is spacious and relaxed, making it perfect for enjoying Santa Barbara’s amazing weather. Guests have noted that the portion sizes are easy to share, enhancing the dining experience. With flavorful drinks like the strawberries and cream, and desserts like crème brûlée and bingsu, Secret Bao is the kind of place that is just too good not to share.