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Very approachable and tasty Indian food.
Friendly service, flavorful dishes but not heavily spiced as some more traditional places might be. All in all great dinner, don't second guess going.
Be the first to ReplyI would not recommend Bibi Ji.
The crispy cauliflower was good (although not crispy in the slightest). I got the lamb entree and it was the tiniest, saddest lamb I've ever seen. I was hoping that it would taste great enough to make me forget that I spent $28 on 6-7 bites of lamb barely 1cm thick, but it was not good. I had 2 bites and couldn't finish it. The Green sauce that came with it was also bad. The garlic chili chutney was not good either. My fiance got the coconut curry which she also thought was overpriced, but she did like it. $120 for 1 app, 2 entrees, chutney and 1 non-water drink left me feeling upset and unsatisfied. Would not recommend. The service was good, though. Our waitress is the reason this gets 2 stars and not 1. Very disappointing, as Indian food is hands down my favorite cuisine.
Be the first to ReplyIndian food has such amazing flavors and spices and Bibi Ji
Indian food has such amazing flavors and spices and Bibi Ji gets it 100% right.I went with 4 people and we had a reservation around 7:45. It's a very cool space, dark but vibey. It's unsuspecting from the outside but when you walk inside it feels like it could be a nightclub with how it's lit up. We ordered a little bit of everything- we had 2 curries, garlic naan, lamb chops (PHENOMENAL) and coconut rice, spicy cauliflower and a yogurt chutney. It was perfect. Everything was served family style so we could all try a little bit of everything. They also have a wide selection of natural wines and delicious beers. If you love Indian food and good restaurants, definitely add this to your list when visiting Santa Barbara!
Be the first to ReplyDelicious delicious food! Came here while on vacation in SB
Delicious delicious food! Came here while on vacation in SB and did not disappoint. I did think the atmosphere was going to be better - it kinda felt like we were eating a casual dinner in the middle of a store, so they do have some work to do there (sort of a pizzeria vibe). But the food was really amazing. I don't remember everything we got but it was all fantastic. Would recommend but not a fancy, dress up type place.
Be the first to ReplyDespite the fact that the food was very good, service very
Despite the fact that the food was very good, service very efficient (we were in and out in less than an hour), this place is not high on the list for a return visit. We sort of by happenstance ordered only vegetarian: 1 starter, 2 mains, and the turmeric rice (more on that in a moment), stuck to Dry January so no drinks (wine list did look very good), and with tip spent almost $100. The turmeric rice ($6) seemed emblematic of the approach - and if you didn't spend the $6, well then, no rice for you with your $25 malai saag (paneer $5 extra). If someone else was paying or I had an expense account and I wanted good food really fast, this would be the place. But for a mindful dining experience this was not a good value for the money.
Be the first to ReplyI'm trying to be fair in my rating so that I can provide
I'm trying to be fair in my rating so that I can provide accuracy for those that put weight on reviews when assessing where to visit. PROSFirst things first, SERVICE, it was amazing so that counts for one of the stars. They were extremely friendly and continuously check in on us, offering suggestions when asked so yes, they definitely excel in that area.Second, the food was delicious. We ordered Butter Chicken, Coconut Curry Shrimp, Basmati Rice, Crispy Cauliflower, Yogurt & Cucumber, and two garlic naan. Everything was seasoned deliciously and was mouth watering so I gave a star there.Ambiance was nice and dim which set a nice relaxing tone to a delicious dinner. It gets a star for that.CONSPrice to Portion. The price of the food to the portion that you get is definitely off. To pay just over $30 for a tiny bowl of Coconut Curry Shrimp that holds only 4 medium size shrimp...well let's just say that the mark up is very high. The main dishes that we ordered all came in the same size bowl, which is small. I lived in NYC for over 20 years so I'm use to being slightly spoiled when going out to have an Indian dinner. It usually comes served in a nice size portion with rice and yogurt included, everything here is a la cart so it starts to add up quickly. We also ordered a yogurt and cucumber sauce to cool our palette. It had to have been a serving of maybe 2 tablespoons of yogurt and we payed $6 for it. Price to portion lost a star (and the fact that they don't have samosas was a downer too)Booze - I don't think that they have a liquor license, which we didn't know until after we sat down so the idea of having a nice drink was out the window. They have a good selection of wine and they serve craft beer. It seemed that a wine pour would average between $15 a $20 on the affordable side and up if you have deep pockets. We opted for diet cokes because we're not big wine drinkers and we don't drink craft beers...we're more of a "vodka, soda, with a twist of lime, please". Because of this they lost a star.All in all, the food was tasty and I'd say that if you're not on a budget (like many college students in Santa Barbara) and are seeking delicious food served in small a la cart portions, then this is a good place to visit BUT if you're on the hungry side and on a budget, you may want to pass on this restaurant for the time being.Hopefully this review was successful in my attempt at providing you with the information that you were looking for.
Be the first to ReplyAccommodated our group on a very rainy night.
Our server had fantastic recommendations; we loved the cauliflower! The lamb chops and Ballard Canyon Pinot Noir were also winners :) Thank you for staying open and being so welcoming
Be the first to ReplyI love the food here.
I wish the delivery menu was bigger but I think the eggplant is terrific!
Be the first to ReplyMy girlfriend and I love Bibi Ji.
Great food, good service, delicious natural wine selection and great vibes!
Be the first to ReplyThis is our go to place to get Indian food when we visit
This is our go to place to get Indian food when we visit our son who is a student at UCSB. I like the food, they have a good patio to sit outside and eat. The food is pricey, but overall worth it.
Be the first to ReplyMade reservation per website.
Got there on time. 1 pm Saturday. Closed. Get your act together. Zero stars for not caring.
Be the first to ReplyWe got the Panir Tikka, Bibiji Dal Makhni, cucumber
We got the Panir Tikka, Bibiji Dal Makhni, cucumber salad, basmati rice, and tandoori naan. I loved the music and wine but the food was pretty mediocre. We are huge Indian food fans. The rice, naan, and dal were great but the cucumber and panir were underwhelming.
Be the first to ReplyI am Indian so I hold Indian restaurants to a high standard.
If I could give half stars, I'd give it 3.5.The food was really good actually, but the bottle of wine we ordered was gross. We asked for a light red, and he suggested a full bodied wine. Ummm.And when they opened it and I tasted it, I said it wasn't good, so my friend tasted too and agreed, and then the server proceeded to pour the bottle into our glasses. And for $60, it was a major let down.We had the crispy cauliflower which was tasty and spicy. If you can't handle spice, don't get it. Also, this was prepared in a very "orange chicken" style...not really Indian. We also had the PANEER naan. It's spelled PANEER. They spell it panir. Which is just wrong. The owner isn't Indian, which is totally fine, but get the spellings right please. but this was super tasty!!I order the paneer tikka and it was tasty but should always be served with a lemon wedge. I asked for one and they brought me lime, which is also totally fine. But you have to have acid with grilled paneer.My friend ordered the Bibiji dal makhni, which is essentially creamy black lentils... she enjoyed it but didn't taste like the traditional dish, nor a fusion. Just tasted like someone made it who has never had the real deal??We had a side of basmati rice which was prepared really well.Overall, if I had to go back, I'd steer clear of the wines. But since I will never HAVE to go back, I'm happy.
Be the first to Replymy friends and i came to sb and found this place.
what a gem. great food, great service, and the restaurant itself is very cute/vibey. we got the butter chicken, garlic naan, and basmati rice. would def come back :)
Be the first to ReplyGreat atmosphere, good music, and even better food!
Great atmosphere, good music, and even better food! Fantastic selection of curated wine. My favorite spot in Santa Barbara
Be the first to ReplySo... I've tried to support this fledgling "Indian"
So... I've tried to support this fledgling "Indian" restaurant since it opened, since Indian food is scarce in SB, but disappointed and won't return. I ordered curry to go, didn't come with rice, so I called when I got home to let them know. The guy who answered said, "did you order the curry bowl?" I said "I ordered the curry on the menu" he said, oh, look under the curry, we've had this problem before, the rice is under there." I said, "it's not" he said, "hold on, oh, it's a la carte, you have to order the rice, would you like to order a side of rice?" I said, "so people just order curry and eat it like gravy? I spent half my life in London and any time I order curry, it comes with rice as a meal." His response, "we're a modern take on Indian and everything is a la carte." "Ah good to know, nowhere on the menu does it say everything a la carte," his response, "you want us to put on the menu what it doesn't come with?" I told him I'd just make rice at home, that's f'd up. So at first I was told to look under the curry for the rice, then all of a sudden it's a la carte. What an ass, and what a joke of a chef. No wonder anytime I go there or walk by, there are five people there. If you want traditional Indian fare and not some pretentious BS, I recommend Apna where the service doesn't suck and they serve complete meals.
Be the first to ReplyVery tasty modern Indian fare with a fun vibe.
Would recommend for date night or small group.
Be the first to ReplyVery nice restaurant with friendly staffs and good food.
They have a quite good wine list too. Recommended the crispy cauliflower appetizer.
Be the first to ReplyBest non spicy Indian food I've ever had!Everything about
Best non spicy Indian food I've ever had!Everything about Bibi Ji was nearly perfect. The food tasted great and the suggested wine paired perfectly with the food. Service was prompt and friendly. I only wish though, that the spicy level of the curry could be customizable. Personally, I like eating Indian food to feel the heat and it was disappointing to hear that all the curry is premade in batches and so spicy level cannot be controlled. For the price, I would probably go to a different place that does spice levels next time.
Be the first to ReplyBest butter chicken, Kebobs, naan in So Cal.
Highly recommend booking their patio table to enjoy the SB weather and yummiest Indian food in town
Be the first to ReplyHighly recommend if you're in the area! The decor is really
Highly recommend if you're in the area! The decor is really cute. The food is sooo good. Small menu but good choices.
Be the first to ReplyWe decided to stop by for a quick snack during our stroll
We decided to stop by for a quick snack during our stroll on State Street. Their wine collection blew us away even though we couldn't drink at the time. Sheeesh! We'll make sure to not miss out next time! :) The food was delicious - we are butter chicken fans and they did a spectacular job. I think this place is now our designated stop-and-eat spot whenever we're shopping. Excellent and friendly service. Our waiter took the time to ask about any dietary restrictions before we got started, so thoughtful!
Be the first to ReplyI identify as South Asian, Bengali, and American.
My hubby, and my two South Asian American friends who are Indian joined us to check out this spot. Wine selection is superb! But they need to provide better wine glasses. Food is excellent! We got the eggplant, daal, both rices, garlic naan, paneer tikka, saag paneer, lamb, cauliflower, and vada. Everything was amazing with a twist of fusion. My only feedback is they had no chai! No Indian Chai and an Indian restaurant?!? CRAZY. We were bummed out! Also, waiters and waitresses were lovely and kind!
Be the first to ReplyHad a horrible experience there tonight.
ย Had eaten there previously, the food & service were quite good. ย Apparently the restaurant has decided that pumping out electronic music at maximum volume is an acceptable practice for a dining experience. When we asked to lower the volume because we could not hold any type of normal conversation the waitress told us that "that is the volume we keep our music at!" ย She then threw down the menus. She added "its fine" and left the table. ย We tried to speak to the manager but he was totally unreceptive to our concerns so we got up & left.
Be the first to ReplyDelicious, small restaurant with great welcoming ambiance ,
Delicious, small restaurant with great welcoming ambiance , our server was very knowledgeable in regards the menu, she also made a couple suggestions that ended up being fabulous,... Would go back if I'm ever in the area ! Also try their naam is amazing
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