1. Sama Sama Kitchen

    Southeast Asian Vietnamese

    Downtown Santa Barbara's Sama Sama pairs Nashville barbecue sensibility with Indonesian technique to produce Southeast Asian food that tastes assured and unpretentious. Green papaya salad arrives herbaceous and properly incendiary; bao—steamed or fried—cradles unctuous chicken in bright, tangy sauce. The patio, strung with lights and arranged for sharing, feels like the real draw.

    Michelin Guide
    Bib Gourmand
    Los Angeles Times
    2025 · The 101 Best Restaurants in California
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    1208 State St, Santa Barbara, CA · Santa Barbara
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