Galanga Thai Restaurant: Authentic Thai Cuisine in Santa Barbara

We weren't looking for this restaurant when we started out and it was a nice surprise that we found it on our way to another one. The weather in SB was wonderful when we sat outside. We requested vegan options and every dish we tasted was bursting with flavors and spicy the way we liked. The spicy fried rice and mixed vegetables with garlic sauce were delicious. The service was also very friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by if you're looking for Thai in this busy street with so many options.

We went along with friends for diner. We preferred the curry fried rice along with the pa nang curry which was listed as their house specialty. Our friend ordered the spicy curry noodles with pork and the garlic and pepper pork stir fry. All the dishes are really tasty and appropriately spiced. The quantity was sufficient for all people. The service was quick and the hostess was very accommodating in making some dishes vegetarian ( without including fish sauce or oyster sauce). Regarding parking, since the restaurant is near downtown Santa Barbara, we had to rely on street parking which was available at 0.25 mile distance. There are also paid public parking lots available where the first 75 minutes are free.

Lovely restaurant with authentic Thai decorations and good quality phad thai all meats as well as authentic Jasmine tea!

Great experience! The Pad Thai and papaya salad were amazing as always and service is insanely quick.

The food is right up my alley. Simply delicious. If you want atmosphere it’s not for you but if you want great soup and garlic pepper chicken it’s the best.

I am obsessed with this Penang fish curry, the people who work here very nice. 10 stars happy to come here will be back and recommending to all my friends too thank you!!!

Very tasty Thai food. Really loved the flavors and freshness of the dishes served. We could customize our order to vegetarian versions. They are served with lots of vegetables and tofu. Service was so friendly and fast. Loved the location and seating area too.

Incredible service and food! We were planning on going to the other Thai place across the street, but they were closed despite their hours saying otherwise. It must've been a blessing in disguise, because this place was practically perfect. From its decor inside, to the kind waiter/waitresses, and especially the food for being authentically Thai, there really isn't anything as comparable (and we've been to many Thai places across the Central Coast!). We are for sure making this a mandatory stop anytime we visit SB downtown, and I truly hope this place gets the business it absolutely deserves!