9 Best Soup near Santa Barbara

“Had an absolutely fantastic dinner at Siam Street Food while in Santa Barbara.

I’ve traveled to Thailand and have eaten at a lot of Thai restaurants throughout LA and Orange County, so I have a pretty good frame of reference. The food here was excellent across the board. We ordered the Pad See Ew, Spicy Basil, Tom Yum Soup, Mango Sticky Rice, and Thai Tea. Every dish was packed with flavor and tasted fresh and authentic. The Thai tea was especially good because it wasn’t overly sweet, which is how I prefer it.

What stood out just as much as the food was the hospitality. The owner and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our server, April, was so sweet and took great care of us throughout the meal.

They were kind enough to comp the Thai tea after hearing my compliments, but honestly, I had already planned on leaving a review before they even brought it up. Great food and great service deserve recognition.

Also, sorry that the only picture I have is of the mango sticky rice. I was too busy enjoying the rest of the meal to stop and take photos, which probably tells you everything you need to know.

Looking forward to coming back the next time I’m in Santa Barbara.“

“delicious food great service. Victoria was so welcoming and made my family feel welcomed. servers were on top of things👍🙂😁😉“

“Our family of five really enjoyed our food and the great service. We all have a gluten allergy and find it hard to eat out. Thai is usually safe for us, so we eat a *lot* of Thai. Meun Fan was one of our favorite every-day places to eat. Our server was very knowledge and careful to make sure our food was safe - which it was. No one had a reaction. Plus, the food was excellent. Complex, flavorful sauces; lots of veggies and meat; everything tasted very fresh; generous portions. (My husband couldn't quite finish his meal, and my teenage sons left full, which is quite a feat.) Definitely one of our go-tos in the area.“

“Panino in Downtown Santa Barbara is an absolute gem! The moment you step in, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff make you feel right at home. Their sandwiches are a must-try; the fresh ingredients and unique combinations burst with flavor, leaving you craving more. I highly recommend the turkey pesto with provolone—it's a flavor explosion! The cozy ambiance and perfect location make it an ideal spot to relax with friends or grab a quick bite. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that I can't wait to repeat!“

“I had the eggplant tofu curry, mixed veggies and Tom yum. All were good except Tom yum, which I felt was salty and sour rather than fresh tasting. Definitely specify you want the vegan version since they may use fish sauce. Updated from previous review on 2026-09-15“

“Vuena comida y vuena vevidas y lovueno ke los trabajadores humilde mi raza al 💯🍾🇲🇽“

“I had the imperial shrimp entree. It was delicious,healthfully cooked and had a beautiful presentation. I have had this dish many times at other restaurants ,and this was by far the best.“

“A wonderful selection and great for parties ✨“

“I have been ordering the same sandwich for about three years from multiple Panino’s locations and it is heaven every time. No other sandwich will ever close to the #12, I am currently calculating a budget to allow me to come weekly. 20/10 can’t stop recommending.“