Secret Bao Menu – Santa Barbara, CA

Type : Asian restaurant

Location : Santa Barbara, CA

Breezy choice whipping up Pan-Asian snacks, small plates & sandwiches, plus entrees & cocktails. Based on 250 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Secret Bao 93101

Address:
1201 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone: (805) 259-3226

Website:

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Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Rice & Noodles
Dosirak
prime hanger steal, calrose rice, tiger sauce, kimchi, beansprouts, scallions, fried egg, furikake **contains gluten**
$26.25
Curry Crab Noodles
Red crab, Yakisoba noodles, roasted shiitake mushrooms, yellow coconut curry, crispy onions, fried thai basil, yuzu
$33.10
Udon Carbonara
udon noodles, molinari pancetta, black pepper, nori, caramelized onions, farm eggs, Parmesan, scallions, furikake
$23.95
5 Spice Duck Noodles
Flat Rice Noodles, Duck Confit, Baby Spinach, Szechuan Soy Sauce, Thai Basil, Felicia’s Chili Crunch, Scallions **contains shellfish**
$30.80
Not Baos
Side Of Rice
Furikake Calrose rice
$3.45
Baos/Dim Sum
Soy Chili Dumplings
shrimp & pork steamed dumplings, sweet sesame soy, cilantro, felicia’s chili crunch, crispy shallots
$17.10
K.F.C Bao
Korean fried chicken, Dragon glaze, kewpie mayo, umami slaw, pickled red onions, scallions
$8.00
Pork Belly Bao
Salmon Creek Farms Pork Belly, Hoisin Glaze, Kewpie Mayo, Sunomono Persian Cucumbers, togarashi
$8.00
Octopus Bao
Crispy Spanish Octopus, pineapple kimchi, umami mayo, cilantro
$14.85
Street Blossoms
tempura squash blossoms, korean cheesy corn, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, parmesan, gochugaru, cilantro, umami mayo (2 pieces)
$9.15
Mushroom Bao
Tempura Maitake Mushroom, kewpie mayo, sesame vinaigrette, Persian sunomono cucumbers
$6.85
Pho Dumplings
Steamed beef dumplings, pho consommé, pickled jalapeño & shallots, beansprouts, cilantro, lime (4 pieces)
$17.10
Starters
Spicy Hamachi Wonton Tacos
crispy wonton shells, japanese hamachi, avocado puree, Granny Smith apples, secret chili sauce, cilantro
$21.70
Brussel Sprouts Okonomiyaki
Palm sugar vinaigrette, bulldog sauce, umami mayo, scallions, katsuoboshi, aonori, red pickled ginger
$18.25
Kungpao Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower, charred red onions, Japanese Dried Chilies, Roasted Cashews, Cilantro, Oyster Sauce *Contains Shellfish*
$17.10
Avocado & Korean Pear Salad
Hass avocado, Korean apple pear, sesame vinaigrette, furikake, toasted almonds, chives. **vegan**
$19.40
For the kids
Chicken Rice Bowl
Crispy chicken & calrose rice
$10.30
Grilled Cheese Bao
Tillamook cheddar cheese
$4.60
PB & J Bao
Peanut butter & strawberry jam
$3.45
Sticky Noodles
Yakisoba noodles & sweet soy sauce
$8.00
Plain Bao $2.30
Drinks
Bundaberg Ginger Beer $4.60
Draughtsmen Rice Lager
Draft beer
$8.00
Mexican Coke $4.60
Roasted Green Tea $4.00
Captain Fatty’s Blue IPA
Draft Beer
$9.15
Kirin
Bottle Beer
$8.00
Sapporo
Draft Beer
$9.15
Topo Chico $3.75
Sparkling Berry
Blackberry, mint, lime, simple syrup, sprite
$12.55
Peaches & Cream
Farmer Marker Peaches, Yakult, Sprite
$12.55
Matcha Horchata
Mizuba Matcha Powder, Cinnamon Infused Rice Milk
$8.00
Makku Makgeoli
unfiltered rice beer (canned)
$5.70
Desserts
Donut Bao
Hokkaido Milk Bread Donut, Cinnamon Sugar, Condensed Milk, Choice of Ice Cream
$6.85
Date Cake
Flying disc farms dates, miso caramel, brown butter graham crumbs
$8.00
Meat & Seafood
Kalbi Short Ribs (MEAT ONLY)
momma lee’s grilled korean bone-in beef short ribs **MEAT ONLY**
$23.95
Kalbi Short Ribs Bossam
Momma Lee’s grilled Korean bone-in beef short ribs.
Bossam (Furikake Calrose rice, lettuce, pickles & sauces)
$34.20
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Fried Mexican shrimp & candied gochugaru walnuts, creamy honey sauce, bok choy, sesame, salsa seca

*contains walnuts, pepitas & cashews*

$21.70
Dwaeji Galbi Ribs
Baby back pork ribs, hoisin honey mustard bbq sauce, sunomono Persian cucumbers, gremolata
$26.25
Not Baos
Japchae
Sweet potato glass noodles (gluten free), roasted shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions, sweet soy sesame sauce, spinach, bean sprouts, furikake, sesame oil
$18.25
Bibimbap
Korean Mixed Rice Bowl, Spinach, Beansprouts, Kimchi, Sunomono Cucumbers, Soy Pickled Shiitakes, Fresno Chilies, Bibim Sauce, Sunny side Fried Egg, sesame oil
$19.40
Kungpao Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower, charred red onions, Japanese Dried Chilies, Roasted Cashews, Cilantro, Oyster Sauce *Contains Shellfish*
$17.10
Hamachi Poke
Yellowtail, Granny Smith Apples, Jalapeno Ponzu, Umami Mayo, Cucumbers, Pickled Red Onion, Avocado, Scallions, Furikake Calrose Rice
$19.40
Side Of Rice
Furikake Calrose rice
$3.45
Pork Belly Fried Rice
SC Farms Pork Belly, Ginger, Onions, Kimchi, Scallions, Farm Eggs, Chinese Long Beans, Jasmine Rice, Momo Sauce, Furikake, Fried Onions. *contains fish sauce*
$19.40
Kalbi Bowl
momma lee’s korean short ribs, baechu kimchi, red leaf lettuce, calrose rice, sesame oil, furikake, scallions
$26.25
Chicken Bulgogi Bowl
grilled marinated chicken thighs, brussel sprouts, furikake calrose rice, umami mayo, scallions, togarashi, red picked ginger
$19.40
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Persian cucumbers, farmers market white nectarines, sun gold tomatoes, spicy soy vinaigrette, cilantro, sesame seeds
$18.25
Garlic Noodles
Sun noodles, caramelized garlic, oyster sauce, Parmesan Reggiano, scallions, crispy garlic, sesame oil
$13.70
Congee
5 spice duck confit, pickled shiitake mushrooms, felicia’s chili crunch, radish, chives
$26.25
Mapo Tofu
calrose rice, shiitake mushrooms, mapo sauce, soft tofu, cilantro *contains shellfish* (ground shiitake mushroom sauce)
$18.25
Kimchi Jjigae
braised pork belly, baechu-kimchi, soft tofu, scallions, gochujang
$18.25
Pork Katsu Sando
SCF katsu, hokkaido milk bread, sesame slaw, bulldog sauce, umami mayo
$19.40
Szechuan Lamb Noodles
flat rice noodles, jimenez farms braised lamb shoulder, collard green kimchi, szechuan chili sauce
*spicy* *contains shellfish*
$23.95
Sweet & Spicy Pork Ribs
pork baby back ribs, fairy tale eggplant, chinese long beans
$19.40
Salmon Bowl
6oz Salmon a la plancha, baby bokchoy, garlic, Calrose rice, Bulgogi sauce, lime, togarashi
$23.95
For the kids
Sticky Noodles
Yakisoba noodles & sweet soy sauce
$8.00
Chicken Rice Bowl
Crispy chicken & calrose rice
$10.30
Grilled Cheese Bao
Tillamook cheddar cheese
$4.60
PB & J Bao
Peanut butter & strawberry jam
$3.45
Plain Bao $2.30
Drinks
Bundaberg Ginger Beer $4.60
Draughtsmen Rice Lager
Draft beer
$8.00
Mexican Coke $4.60
Roasted Green Tea $4.00
Captain Fatty’s Blue IPA
Draft Beer
$9.15
Kirin
Bottle Beer
$8.00
Sapporo
Draft Beer
$9.15
Topo Chico $3.75
Sparkling Berry
Blackberry, mint, lime, simple syrup, sprite
$12.55
Peaches & Cream
Farmer Marker Peaches, Yakult, Sprite
$12.55
Makku Makgeoli
unfiltered rice beer (canned)
$5.70
Matcha Horchata
Mizuba Matcha Powder, Cinnamon Infused Rice Milk
$8.00
Baos/Dim Sum
K.F.C Bao
Korean fried chicken, Dragon glaze, kewpie mayo, umami slaw, pickled red onions, scallions
$8.00
Octopus Bao
Crispy Spanish Octopus, pineapple kimchi, umami mayo, cilantro
$14.85
Pork Belly Bao
Salmon Creek Farms Pork Belly, Hoisin Glaze, Kewpie Mayo, Sunomono Persian Cucumbers, togarashi
$8.00
Shrimp Bao
shrimp tempura, sweet chili sauce, kewpie mayo, sesame slaw, scallions
$9.15
Soy Chili Dumplings
steamed pork & white kimchi, felicia’s chili crunch, sweet sesame soy, cilantro, crispy shallots (4 pieces)
$17.10
Takoyaki
Octopus & Yukon potato fritters, umami mayo, bulldog sauce, bonito flakes (3 pieces)
$10.30
Mushroom Bao
Tempura Maitake Mushroom, kewpie mayo, sesame vinaigrette, Persian sunomono cucumbers
$6.85
Chicken Wings
hoisin honey mustard glazed chicken wings, crushed sesame seeds, yuzu buttermilk ranch
$13.70
Desserts
Donut Bao
Hokkaido Milk Bread Donut, Cinnamon Sugar, Condensed Milk, Choice of Ice Cream
$6.85

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Reservations: opentable.comresy.com

Reviews

Milan Norling
I’ve always found the atmosphere and unique menu at Secret Bao alluring and finally tried.

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Matthew Lim
A go-to Korean fusion spot in Santa Barbara. Fun, creative dishes with a solid variety that have kept us coming back. This time around we tried the Curry Crab Noodles and 5 Spice Duck Noodles. The sauce in both was excellently flavored. Revisited the KFC and Pork Belly Bao and it doesn’t miss. Our server was really friendly, welcoming, and helpful to highlight some new menu additions.

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Claudia Rasi
Very nice food, tasty and abundant. I recommend trying the 5 Spice Duck Noodles and the Pho Dumplings. I really enjoyed them. The menu between lunch and dinner seems to change a bit and I found that the dinner menu has very few vegetarian options. I would have appreciated a bit more.

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SSF
TOURIST NOTE: Not a good place unless you are a local. The food is really good but they don’t seem to like people from out of town, and least that was the treatment I saw the hostess “Marina” give people. If you are here for vacation, you might want to try somewhere else.

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Henry C.
An utterly popular restaurant at downtown SB. I’d recommend to arrive in-person early before 5:30 or make a reservation in advance.

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P DoG
This place is for people who want tasty food the size of a kids’ meal, but at a full price. We ordered four dishes and two drinks, which came out to over $90. Three of our dishes came out after about 7 minutes. They forget about our fourth dish, garlic noodles, and required us reminding them, which came out after 20 minutes. I ordered the Poke bowl for $17 and ate it in about 12 bites and was left hungry. I am very disappointed in the portion size and the service.

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Olivia Wong
Secret Bao has the best food! I had the opportunity to visit for both their lunch and dinner service. The food was flavourful and the service is always friendly and authentic. The Mapo Tofu Tteokbokki is probably my favourite dish from there (from lunch service)

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Abhi Vithlani
Great experience! Curry crab noodles must! Just look at the amount of amazing REAL crab there is! Taste of the curry was unreal. Wish I could try more items on the menu

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Lydia LaManna
Menu changes, but although a vegetarian bun wasnt listed they offered a secret fried mushroom bun that was tasty, but even better were the crab curry and brussel sprouts- yum!

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Nikki Lee
Their happy hour options are so worth it; the baos and noodles were super yummy! If I had to choose between the two bao options, the pork belly one is definitely a must order. The lamb noodles were a little lacking on the spice but still delicious. A few downsides is that the white rice comes with a drizzle of sesame oil and furikake, which seems a bit excessive. Also, the curry potato dumplings are a bit muted on their flavor. On to desserts, the date cake was a perfect treat to finish off the night!

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