Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar Menu
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar, located in Santa Barbara, offers a unique Thai noodle experience with a variety of options for both vegetarians and meat lovers. The Hangover Noodles and Northern Thailand Curry are standout dishes with flavorful ingredients and generous portions. The restaurant has a hipster, casual vibe and provides outdoor seating for a relaxed dining experience. Customers praise the friendly service and the fresh, rich flavors of the food. While some reviewers note minor drawbacks such as long wait times and pricing, the overall consensus is positive. With a focus on quality ingredients and personalized dishes, Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar is a must-try for noodle enthusiasts looking for a satisfying and delicious meal in the Santa Barbara area.
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Summer Rolls
Soft rice paper pan seared shrimp, cucumber, carrots, red cabbage, fresh mango, black sesame seeds, mint, hoisin tamarind-peanut sauce
Larb Lettuce Tacos
Ground chicken, red onions, roasted rice powder, dried chillis, green onions, cilantro, lime, fish sauce, roots organic farms little gems lettuce
Mama's Hand Wrapped "Jiaozi Pot Stickers
(pc) please allow - minutes steamed and pan fried jiaozi filled with ground pork shoulder, napa cabbage, minced fresh ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, served with housemade chili oil sesame soy vinaigrette
Thai Vegetable Egg Rolls
pc crispy egg rolls, cellophane noodles, green cabbage, carrots, chinese shiitake mushrooms, fresh garlic, soy sauce, white pepper, plum sauce
Roasted Duck Buns
(pc) please allow - minutes steamed chinese boo buns, roasted duck, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro, hoisin sauce
Thai Beef Salad
Pan-seared filet mignon, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, dried chilis, fish sauce, roasted rice powder tossed with house dressing, served on a bed of farmer's market greens
Green Papaya Salad "Som Tum"
This classic dish from thailand consists of shredded green papaya, heirloom carrots, red cabbage, thai chilis, cherry tomatoes, long beans, fresh garlic, crushed peanuts, mixed with fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar
Salads
Noodle Soup
Northern Thailand Curry Noodle "Khao Soi"
This typical northern thailand dish is served with flat egg noodles, stewed shelton farm chicken in a curry base broth with a touch of coconut milk, fish sauce. Garnished with pickled mustard greens, green onions, cilantro, housemade chili oil, top with crispy egg noodles
Long Tail Boat Noodle
Popular "boat vendor" beef soup in thailand, thin rice noodles, filet mignon, beef meatballs, fish sauce, bean sprouts, chinese broccoli, green onions, cilantro, fried garlic, in a seasoned beef broth
Bangkok Street Noodle
Find these noodles in the city streets of bangkok, thin rice noodles, seasoned pork broth, bbq pork shoulder, minced pork, pork meatballs, fish sauce, bean sprouts, chinese broccoli, fried wonton skin, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, fried garlic, crushed peanuts, chili oil, dried chilis
Beverages
Wines, beers, and non-alcoholic on other side.
