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    2 years ago

    Great location, delicious food and great service. I recommend trying it all. The place in a great little town and worth coming too.

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    2 years ago

    Nice little Vietnamese pop up at Plenty on Bell St. The lemongrass chicken was really good.

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    4.5(417 reviews)
    44.1 mi
    $$

    Walked in to the confusing name, thinking it was a burger joint. However, I walked in and saw…read moreVietnamese. I got the viet grilled pork and had slightly low expectations, due to the inside of the building being slightly dark and having all the tv's off. I waited barely 2 minutes, and got my food. The food was absolutely stunning and tasted amazing. Great price for what you get, and the staff is friendly. Would come again, but live far away.

    This was my first time trying this place. I've eaten at many Vietnamese restaurants across the…read morecountry, and my overall impression was that this felt more like a fast-casual or fast-food Vietnamese restaurant than a traditional sit-down experience. You order at the counter and are given a number. Since they weren't very busy, they brought the food to my table, which I appreciated. The prices were on the high side, though fairly typical for many Vietnamese restaurants in California. I ordered the pork platter with rice and fried egg rolls. The portion size was about right. The rice was fine--nothing particularly memorable. The pork was a generous serving and had visible grill marks, but it didn't seem freshly grilled. It appeared to have been grilled previously and then reheated. It was served hot, but the texture and presentation were not what I would expect from freshly grilled meat. Fresh off the grill would have made a noticeable difference. The egg rolls were crispy on the outside, but the filling was dry and fairly unremarkable. They weren't bad, but they weren't a standout item either. The plate also came with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, cucumber, and pickled carrot and radish. The cucumber was fine, while the pickled vegetables were a bit more sour than I prefer. The biggest surprise was the dipping sauce for the egg rolls. Instead of the typical Vietnamese dipping sauce, which is usually one of my favorite parts of the meal, this version had quite a bit of chili added and was much spicier than expected. Some people may enjoy that, but it wasn't what I was anticipating. Overall, the meal was good, but not memorable enough to justify going out of my way for it. The prices felt a little high given the fast-food atmosphere. If I happened to be in the area again, I might stop in and give it another try, but I wouldn't make a special trip to return.

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    SB Pho

    4.2(234 reviews)
    39.4 mi
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    10/10. The chicken pho was delicious and was genuinely the best I've ever had, and I'm a pho…read moreexpert. It's family owned and everyone there is so kind, service was amazing, prices weren't bad, the portion for the small was perfect and the outdoor seating area was very cute. Will definitely be coming back all of the time.

    SB Pho was an okay experience overall, but unfortunately nothing that really stood out to me. The…read moresetup is casual straightforward where you order at the front first and then find a seat. They also have a cute little outdoor courtyard area, which is a nice option if you want to enjoy your meal outside. I ordered the Pho and a Strawberry Boba. The pho was probably the weakest part of the meal for me. The broth tasted a bit bland and was lacking some of the depth and richness I look for in a bowl of yummy pho. The meat was also a little chewy. One interesting difference was the instead of the usual bean sprouts, they served shredded cabbage with the pho. I thought that it was a fun variation and gave the bowl a different texture. I also tried the fresh rolls, they seemed a little bit dried out, and the rice paper had become somewhat hard and too chewy. The dipping sauce, however, was really yummy and helped make them more enjoyable. Surprisingly, my favorite part was the strawberry boba. I wasn't expecting too much, but I was really enjoying it! This spot is more casual, the service was nice, but the food didn't quite wow me. If I was in the area, I would want to try their other offerings like the Bahn Mi.

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    4.5(749 reviews)
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    The best food I had while visiting Santa Barbara! All the dishes were fantastic, can't go wrong. We…read moregot the kung pao cauliflower, beef bulgogi chow fun, and curry noodles to share with my friend. The cocktails were also delicious, my lychee-tini was great. Our server was very friendly and gave great recommendations. We sat outside and the outdoor seating was nice.

    This is my favorite Asian restaurant in Santa Barbara! The baos were absolutely amazing--I could…read moreeat them every day! Yummy! The only downside is that the restaurant is so popular that you really need to make a reservation at least a week in advance. Walk-ins are not a good idea unless you're prepared for a VERY long wait. Ha! There's also no bar area, so there isn't a place to grab a quick drink and snack while you wait. Outdoor seating is the way to go, but keep in mind that you won't get Happy Hour prices when sitting outside. Even so, I somehow managed to snag a last-minute reservation for my group of eight at 7 PM on a Wednesday night. That said, don't count on getting lucky like we did! If you're planning a special event or dinner with a group, I'd definitely recommend making your reservation as early as possible. The service is excellent. We were lucky to have a fantastic waiter who was very knowledgeable about the menu and took great care of us. I really appreciate the high level of customer service. I've been to this restaurant many times, and I'll definitely be reserving another dinner here soon!

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