Zen Yai Thai Cuisine Menu – Santa Barbara, CA

Type : Thai restaurant

Location : Santa Barbara, CA

Curries, pad Thai, papaya salad & other Thai classics are served in a colorful, bohemian space. Based on 134 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Zen Yai Thai Cuisine 93101

Address:
425 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone: (805) 957-1102

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Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Sunday 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Food
EGG ROLLS
Handmade, stuffed with vegetables and silver noodles. Served with a homemade plum sauce
$10.50
VEGAN SUMMER ROLL
Fresh mixed greens in a rice paper wrap with tofu and rice noodle. Served with our homemade chili peanut sauce. Add Shrimp +$2.00
$13.99
CHICKEN SATE
Grilled marinated chicken on a skewer. Served with peanut sauce and cucumbers.
$13.99
FRIED CALAMARI
Served with sweet and sour sauce.
$13.99
FRIED TOFU
Served with sweet and sour chili sauce and topped with peanuts,
$11.50
STEAMED CHICKEN DUMPLING
Gyoza
$10.50
KHAO SOI NOODLE SOUP
Khao Soi curry with noodles and coconut milk. Topped with fried shallots, green onions, cilantro, red onions, pickles, celery, a little red chili flakes, and fried noodles. If you are allergic to fish sauce and/or shrimp, please do not order our Khao Soi, as it cannot be made without shrimp base or fish sauce.
$19.99
THAI CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Noodle soup with chicken, bean sprouts, onions, preserved cabbage, chili vinegar, fried garlic, green onions and cilantro
$16.99
TOM YUM NOODLE SOUP
Spicy and sour clear soup with noodles, mushrooms, chili, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, mint and lemongrass in a large bowl.
$16.99
THAI PORK BALL NOODLE SOUP
A traditional noodle soup with ground pork, pork balls, bean sprouts, fried garlic, green onions, cilantro, chili vinegar and preserved cabbage.
$17.99
TOFU NOODLE SOUP
Vegetable broth with soft tofu, rice noodle, broccoli, carrots, onions, bean sprout, preserved cabbage, chili vinegar, fried garlic, green onions and cilantro.
$15.99
TOM YUM
Spicy and clear soup, mushrooms, chili lime juice, cilantro, green onion, galanga, and lemongrass.
$11.50
TOM KAH
Mildly spiced coconut soup with mushrooms, chili, lime juice, galanga, cilantro, green onions and lemon grass.
$11.50
PAPAYA SALAD
Green papaya, carrots, string beans, chili, tomatoes, garlic and peanuts served with homemade dressing.
$13.99
LARB SALAD
Seasoned with chili, lime juice, mint, onions and our spices.
$15.99
SHRIMP LON JON SALAD
Grilled shrimp on mixed greens with onions, tomatoes and our spicy Thai herb dressing
$17.99
CROUCHING TIGER SALAD
Grilled slices of beef loin tri-tip on mixed greens with onions and tomatoes and served with out spicy dressing
$17.99
CUCUMBER SALAD
Cucumber marinated in our homemade sauce and topped with seaweed and sesame seeds.
$10.50
YELLOW CURRY
Yellow curry paste in coconut milk with potatoes and carrots. Served with Jasmine white rice. While it is not Vegan, this is the only curry we can make Vegan if you request on your order.
$18.99
GREEN CURRY
Coconut milk green curry with Eggplant, baby corn, string beans, and red bell peppers. Served with Jasmine white rice. Please note that our Yellow Curry is the only curry we can make Vegan/Vegetarian, so if you cannot have fish sauce and/or shrimp base, please consider our Yellow Curry.
$18.99
PANANG CURRY
String beans and red bell peppers with coconut milk. Served with Jasmine white rice. Please note that our Yellow Curry is the only curry we can make Vegan/Vegetarian, so if you cannot have fish sauce and/or shrimp base, please consider our Yellow Curry.
$18.99
RED CURRY
Coconut milk red curry served with eggplant, bamboo shoots, red bell peppers and mixed vegetables. Served with Jasmine white rice. Please note that our Yellow Curry is the only curry we can make Vegan/Vegetarian, so if you cannot have fish sauce and/or shrimp base, please consider our Yellow Curry.
$18.99
DUCK CURRY
Red coconut milk curry sauce with roasted duck, pineapple, pumpkin, tomatoes, and red bell peppers. Served with Jasmine white rice. Please note that our Yellow Curry is the only curry we can make Vegan/Vegetarian, so if you cannot have fish sauce and/or shrimp base, please consider our Yellow Curry.
$22.99
MASSAMAN CURRY
Brown coconut milk curry sauce with peanuts, onions, potatoes and tomatoes. Served with Jasmine white rice. Please note that our Yellow Curry is the only curry we can make Vegan/Vegetarian, so if you cannot have fish sauce and/or shrimp base, please consider our Yellow Curry.
$18.99
PINEAPPLE CURRY
Red coconut milk curry sauce with pineapples and red bell peppers. Served with Jasmine white rice. Please note that our Yellow Curry is the only curry we can make Vegan/Vegetarian, so if you cannot have fish sauce and/or shrimp base, please consider our Yellow Curry.
$18.99
PUMPKIN CURRY
Green coconut milk curry sauce with pumpkin and red bell peppers. Served with Jasmine white rice. Please note that our Yellow Curry is the only curry we can make Vegan/Vegetarian, so if you cannot have fish sauce and/or shrimp base, please consider our Yellow Curry.
$18.99
PAD THAI
Thin Rice Noodle with egg, soft tofu, and bean spouts and crushed peanuts.
$16.99
PAD SEE EWE
Flat rice noodles with broccoli and black sov sauce,
$16.99
SPICY NOODLE
Flat rice noodle with string beans, baby corn, mushrooms, and onions in a chili and basil sauce.
$16.99
POORMAN NOODLE
Flat rice noodle with ground pork or chicken, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, onions, garlic, bean sprouts, and black soy sauce.
$17.99
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE
Served with pineapples, raisins, tomatoes and cashew nuts
$16.99
GARLIC PEPPER
In a wine sauce served with steamed broccoli
$16.99
CHILI BASIL
String beans, baby corn, bamboo shoots, onions, and red bell peppers in our spicy sauce.
$16.99
THAI CURRY NOODLE
Flat rice noodles with tofu, onion tomato, pickled cabbage and fresh lettuce in a curry sauce.
$17.99
EGGPLANT AND BASIL
Served with red bell peppers in our chili sauce
$16.99
SIMPLE FRIED RICE
Served with eggs, tomatoes and onions.
$16.99
SPICY FRIED RICE
Served with green curry paste, baby corn, eggplant, string beans, bell peppers and basil.
$17.99
SHRIMP IN A GINGER POT
Silver noodles with ginger, wooded mushrooms, celery, onions and shrimp paste.
$22.99
PAD WOON SEN
Clear thin noodles with onions, celery, tomatoes and eggs
$16.99
GAl KUA
Flat rice noodle with soy sauce, bean sprout, eggs, and green onions.
$16.99
JASMINE RICE $2.00
BROWN RICE $3.00
STICKY RICE $4.00
PEANUT SAUCE $2.00
ROTI $4.00
EGG $1.50
FRIED EGG $3.00
PLUM SAUCE $2.00
STEAM VEGETABLES $5.00
STEAM NOODLES $4.00
MOON STICKY RICE (Contains Shrimp; Eggs)
Moon Sticky Rice comes with 3 toppings (sweetened dried salmon, shrimp, and yolk custard) all freshly made from scratch in-house. The three sticky rices are different colors: yellow from turmeric, green from pandan, and the violet from butterfly pea.
*Contains Shrimp, Salmon, Eggs
$15.99
MANGO STICKY RICE (SEASONAL) (VEGAN) $15.99
TARO CUSTARD TOPPED WITH SEASONAL FRUIT
Taro custard was originally served to the royal court, and is now a popular dessert enjoyed throughout Thailand.

*Allergies: Eggs, Milk, Fried Shallot Oil, Flour, Seasonal Fruit

$7.99
GOLDEN PINNACLE (5 Pieces Per Order)
Golden Pinnacle is a traditional Thai dessert often served at weddings as it represents a wish for the receiver to be at the top of their chosen field. One order contains 5 pieces.
$12.99
Khanom Tako Thai Purple Potato With Coconut Milk
*Allergy: Eggs, Flour, Pandan, Sugar
$6.00
BANANA SWEET STICKY RICE (VEGAN) $9.99
COCONUT ICE CREAM WITH STICKY RICE (VEGAN) $12.00
SPECIAL TRADITIONAL THAI DESSERT
Allergy: Sesame Seeds, Coconut, Sugar, Flour, Eggs
$17.99
COCONUT ICE CREAM (VEGAN) $5.00
STEAM BANANA CAKE (VEGAN)
$3.50 per cake.

Allergy: Sesame Seeds, Coconut, Flour, Banana, Sugar

$3.50
Drinks
COKE $3.00
DIET COKE $3.00
SPRITE $3.00
LEMONADE $4.00
REGULAR ICE TEA $4.00
HOT JASMINE TEA $3.00
HOT GINGER TEA $3.00
HOT GREEN TEA $3.00
SAN PELLEGRINO $7.50
THAI ICE COFFEE $4.50
THAI ICE TEA $4.50
THAI ICE GREEN TEA $4.50
FRESH COCONUT DRINK $6.00
Corkage $12.00
GLS BRANDER, SAUVIGNON BLANC $9.00
GLS BRANDER, CABERNET SAUVIGNON $9.00
GLS BRANDER ‘NATALIE’, WHITE BLEND $9.00
GLS BRANDER, F/RED $9.00
GLS VINA ROBLES, CHARDONNAY $9.00
GLS DI BRUNO, PINOT GRIGIO $9.00
GLS YARDEN. GALILEE Gewurztraminer $9.00
BTL BRANDER, SAUVIGNON BLANC $28.00
BTL BRANDER, CABERNET SAUVIGNON $28.00
BTL BRANDER ‘NATALIE’, WHITE BLEND $28.00
BTL BRANDER, F/RED $28.00
BTL VINA ROBLES, CHARDONNAY $28.00
BTL DI BRUNO, PINOT GRIGIO $28.00
BTL YARDEN. GALILEE Gewurztraminer $28.00
SMALL SINGHA $5.00
LARGE SINGHA $8.00
SMALL HOUSE HOT SAKE $7.50
LARGE HOUSE HOT SAKE $9.50
ORGANIC SAKE $11.99
UNFILTERED SAKE $11.99

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Reviews

Geoffrey B
Small place but big flavors!

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James Pillot IV
Some of the best Thai food I’ve had in a while. Flavorful with good spice, excellent ambiance, and wonderful service.

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Gabriela Alberola
Delicious food and super friendly staff. I had the yellow curry with tofu and sticky mango rice (both vegan). Great quality and prices. Highly recommended.

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Anitha Muthu
First time having food at this restaurant and the food was really good. This is a small place with very few tables. The customer service was good. Ambience nice. Definitely recommend the sticky rice with banana and the coconut ice cream. It was the best. Try any dishes from the menu you will not be disappointed.

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Peter Xaymountry
While walking around Santa Barbara, my wife wanted her Thai Tea. So I looked on Google map and saw this place. I told her that this place has her Thai Tea and it was near us. When we arrived, the first thing I notice was all the artwork outside and then the authentic setting inside. My wife ordered her Thai Tea and we waited outside. It took a while for our drink to be ready, I had to go back and ask about it and that was when they went to make it. I think they forgot about our order since it was just a drink. We tried to come back at 3pm to actually dine in but they were closed so I was disappointed.

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Julian Harake
The most disappointing takeout I’ve probably ever had. Definitely the worst Thai food. Noodles were absolutely flavorless, the roti soggy and drenched in oil, and the curry watery. Im usually one to disregard one star reviews, but I wish I hadn’t.

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Ariana Pinto
Dined here on Christmas day since it was one of the few places that was open. The chicken noodle soup was good! You can tell it was authentic broth. The egg rolls were delicious. Pad Thai was good too but I’ve had better. We ended the meal with a coconut ice cream.

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sally bromfield
Many years ago I had dinner at Zen Yai. The food was OK but the atmosphere was not appealing. THIS HAS ALL CHANGED.

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B.B
I’ve had Thai food across the US, Canada, and Thailand and this was absolutely the worst phad thai I’ve ever had. 0 spice, it just tasted like tomato sauce. The noodles were soggy, stuck together and just terrible. The Thai tea was amazing though.

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jessica sucilla
This was a last minute family dinner. But it turned out amazing. We even asked to see the Chef so we can thank him for such an amazing meal. We had the duck curry, pad Thai, Regular fried rice with chicken, pineapple fried rice and many more items. We asked for a side sauce it was their fish sauce with jalepenos. It was so good! Definitely need to go here if you have ever wanted to have some amazing authentic Thai food.

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