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Sama Sama Kitchen

Southeast Asian restaurant · Downtown ·

Sama Sama Kitchen

Southeast Asian restaurant · Downtown ·
@michelinguide
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"This eatery in the heart of downtown is not only good fun but also good for the wallet. Here, the Chefs/partners bring their disparate expertise—one is a barbecue aficionado from Nashville, the other is Indonesian, and together they turn out a menu of thoroughly pleasing Southeast Asian food. Attractions include a well-spiced rendition of green papaya salad, mixing aromatic herbs, chilies and peanuts. Bao can be ordered fried or steamed, which yields a pillowy soft bun to be filled with crunchy fried chicken in a tangy sauce.The interior is appealingly simple, but the back patio is a hidden gem, filled with string lights and communal tables that can be booked for parties. Weekday happy hour simply means steep discounts on a variety of food and drinks." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/california/santa-barbara/restaurant/sama-sama-kitchen

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Southeast Asian small plates & craft cocktails on a lit courtyard patio

signature wings
crispy rice salad
braised pork noodles
cocktails
nasi goreng jawa
family style
chicken satay
smashed cucumbers
Google Rating
4.3 (438)
Yelp Rating
3.9
Rated 8.2 by The Infatuation
8.2
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1208 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Get directions

$30–50

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Information

Southeast Asian small plates & craft cocktails on a lit courtyard patio

signature wings
crispy rice salad
braised pork noodles
cocktails
nasi goreng jawa
family style
chicken satay
smashed cucumbers
Google Rating
4.3 (438)
Yelp Rating
3.9
Rated 8.2 by The Infatuation
8.2
Michelin 2025 Bib Gourmand
2025 Bib Gourmand
Featured in Eater
Featured in
Featured on Goop
Featured in

1208 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Get directions

$30–50

Reserve a table
Order delivery
See Menu
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
Trendy
Sama Sama Kitchen by null
Sama Sama Kitchen by @TheInfatuation
Sama Sama Kitchen by Jakob Layman
Sama Sama Kitchen by @TheInfatuation
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