Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
Thai Noodles, Vegan Bowls
Vegan options
Very vegan-friendly ★ 3.9 (440) · $$ · Restaurant · Thai, Asian · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Specify vegan when ordering to ensure dishes like noodle bowls and green papaya salad are prepared without animal products"
Must-try: noodles, pancit, buddha bowl
Praised for: friendly service, attentive service, lively atmosphere
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar serves modern Thai noodle dishes in the Santa Barbara Public Market with an industrial-style food court setting. Most noodles, like the Pan Fried Pancit and Tom Ka noodles, can be customized vegan, often featuring tofu and mushrooms. The venue is casual with quick counter service, wheelchair accessibility, and fair pricing, making it a frequent spot for lunch and dinner among tourists and locals alike.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 11 AM-9 PM
Monday 11 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-9 PM
Saturday 11 AM-9 PM
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directions
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38 W Victoria St #109, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Vegan Friendliness
iVery vegan-friendly
B
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN tofu, mushrooms
Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
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