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Bibi Ji
734 State St., Santa Barbara 93101 Route Planner
Indian,Contemporary

Additional information

  • Indian
  • Contemporary
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant offering vegetarian menus
  • Outside dining available
  • Amex

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Description

With their name emblazoned in pink, this trendy Indian from co-owners Alejandro Medina and noted sommelier Rajat Parr makes quite the splash. Inside, the space is small but well appointed, with vaulted ceilings and chandeliers; the patio outside is a verdant, summertime delight. Harnessing the best of land and sea, these dishes are born for sharing. Behold such inventive bites as crispy cauliflower tossed with chili-garlic sauce and finished with sesame. Barra kebab highlights intensely spiced tandoor lamb chops with mint chutney; while vegetables like baingan bharta (eggplant with ginger) are a heady treat. The cooking is strong and flavors well executed. No wonder, dessert is an afterthought.
A list of natural wines merely augments the focused carte.

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  • From US$119
    Hotel Santa Barbara
    Very good 8.2
    320 m - 533 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
  • From US$249
    Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
    MICHELIN Guide Good 7.2
    344 m - 31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
  • From US$179
    Haley Hotel
    Good 7.9
    494 m - 26 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101

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