Sama Sama Kitchen

Southeast Asian restaurant · Downtown

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"Located on a quieter end of State Street, this casual spot serves some of Santa Barbara’s best Southeast Asian food. At lunch, plate sets let you sample combinations such as the aptly named Morning After, piled with smashed cucumbers, nasi goreng, shrimp chips, and nutty chicken satay. Especially during warmer weather the move is to double or triple up on the salads — don’t skip the crispy rice salad, served with a behemoth pork belly round. The best seats are on the small sidewalk patio, which gives the perfect vantage point to watch life on the street as you pore over tangy, sweet, sour, and spicy fried chicken wings." - Eater Staff

https://la.eater.com/2025/4/25/24416844/los-angeles-restaurant-recommendations-eater-editors-april-25-2025

1208 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Get directions

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