Galanga – Thai
Galanga envelops guests in a tapestry of aromatic steam and sizzling woks, where the fragrance of fresh holy basil and rich five-spice stews fills the vibrant, welcoming space. The kitchen crafts a sensory balance of textures, from the velvety depth of golden Khao Soi curry noodles to the addictive crunch of pork belly and citrus-brightened seafood. It is a destination where bold, spicy heat meets the soothing creaminess of coconut-infused broths, offering a deeply flavorful escape into the heart of Southeast Asian soul food.
507, State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 +18058993199 https://galangathairestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Galanga
Dairy-Free at Galanga
Galanga in Santa Barbara has 29 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sa-Tay Chicken, Fresh Spring Roll and Tom Yum. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Galanga
Galanga in Santa Barbara has 13 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tom Yum, Special Seafood Soup and Chrysanthemum Green Soup with Ground Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Galanga
Galanga in Santa Barbara has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Spring Roll, Tom Yum and Papaya Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Galanga
Galanga in Santa Barbara has 11 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Meatball with Green Bok Choy Soup, Roasted Duck Salad and Vegetarian Wonton Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Galanga
Galanga in Santa Barbara has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chrysanthemum Green Soup with Ground Chicken, Ginger Chicken Soup and Vegetable Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Galanga
Galanga in Santa Barbara has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chrysanthemum Green Soup with Ground Chicken, Ginger Chicken Soup and Hot Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Galanga
Galanga in Santa Barbara has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chrysanthemum Green Soup with Ground Chicken, Ginger Chicken Soup and Vegetable Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Galanga
Galanga in Santa Barbara has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Spring Roll, Tofu Salad and Pa-nang Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Galanga
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Combination Golden Noodles | 20 g | 142.3 g |
| Jelly Noodle Salad | 66.1 g | 106 g |
| Ginger Chicken Soup | 5.1 g | 41.7 g |
| Grilled Pork and Sticky Rice | 0.2 g | 39.4 g |
| Crispy Combination | 76.4 g | 39.4 g |
| Chicken in Five Spice Stew | 0.3 g | 38.7 g |
| Fish Cake | 22.4 g | 38.2 g |
| Golden Fried Shrimp | 23.7 g | 30.6 g |
| Papaya Salad | 58 g | 30.4 g |
| Tofu Salad | 37 g | 29.3 g |
| Roasted Duck Curry | 10.5 g | 26.6 g |
| Curry Noodles | 37.9 g | 26.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Today's Specials
- Khao Soi Curry Noodle Soup - $6: Chicken thigh and drumstick, soft steamed egg noodles, crispy deep-fried egg noodles, pickled mustard greens, fried onions, lime, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly with Spicy Garlic Holy Basil Sauce - $6: Crispy pork belly, spicy garlic holy basil sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Krapao - $6: Grounded pork or chicken, spicy garlic holy basil sauce, optional fried egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork and Sticky Rice - $6: Khao Neow Moo Yang Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Chicken - $6: Chicken, orange sauce, sesame seeds, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Crispy Fried Shrimp - $6: Shrimp, orange sauce, sesame seeds, broccoli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Meatball with Green Bok Choy Soup - $6: Chicken meatballs, bok choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chili with Assorted Mushrooms - $6: Assorted mushrooms, fresh chili Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken in Five Spice Stew - $6: Chicken, five spice broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot and Sour Coconut Soup with Assorted Mushrooms - $6: Mushrooms, coconut milk, hot and sour broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chrysanthemum Green Soup with Ground Chicken - $6: Chrysanthemum greens, ground chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Pepper Ribs - $6: Pork ribs, garlic, pepper Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Sa-Tay Chicken - $6: Barbequed chicken skewers, coconut milk, curry paste, peanut sauce, cucumber vinaigrette Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Pork Dumplings - $6: Pork, dough Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Egg Roll - $6: Mixed vegetables, jelly noodles, sweet & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cream Puff - $6: Crab meat, cream cheese, pastry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Roll - $6: Deep-fried shrimp, egg roll skin, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Fried Shrimp - $6: Shrimp, deep-fried vegetables, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Wonton - $6: Wontons, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Combination - $6: Shrimp, egg rolls, wontons, vegetables, sweet & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Wings - $6: Chicken wings, hot spicy sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Fried Tofu - $6: Tofu, plum sauce, ground peanut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Spring Roll - $6: Vegetables, seasoned tofu, rice paper, peanut dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Cake - $6: Fish patties, Thai curry, herbs, sweet and sour cucumber sauce, ground peanut Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Tom Kah - $6: Coconut milk, galanga, lemon grass, mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Seafood Soup - $6: Combination seafood, spicy & sour broth Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum - $6: Mushrooms, lemon grass, chili, lime juice Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Chicken Soup - $6: Chicken, ginger, mushroom, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Wonton Soup - $6: Fried wontons, vegetable soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Soup - $6: Mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Thai Salad - $6: Mixed vegetables, egg, peanut sauce dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papaya Salad - $6: Carrot, tomato, peanut, dried shrimp, spicy lime dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Salad - $6: Tofu, ginger, onion, peanut, spicy lime dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jelly Noodle Salad - $6: Jelly noodles, shrimp, pork, chicken, spicy lime dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb - $6: Ground chicken or pork, mint, chili, onion, lime juice, rice powder Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Duck Salad - $6: Roasted duck, lettuce, spicy lime dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Curries
- Red Curry - $6: Bamboo shoots, red bell pepper, sweet basil, coconut milk Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry - $6: String beans, peas, carrot, red bell pepper, sweet basil, coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Curry - $6: Potatoes, onion, coconut milk Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Massamun - $6: Coconut milk, onion, peanuts, carrots, potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pa-nang Curry - $6: Sweet spicy coconut milk, sweet basil, red bell pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Curry - $6: Red coconut milk, pineapple, tomatoes, peas, carrot, red bell pepper, sweet basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Duck Curry - $6: Red coconut milk, bamboo shoots, red bell pepper, tomatoes, sweet basil Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Pahd Thai - $6: Rice noodles, egg, ground peanut, bean sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pahd See-Yew - $6: Flat rice noodles, egg, broccoli, black soy bean Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Drunken Noodles - $6: Flat rice noodles, chili, garlic, bamboo shoots, red bell pepper, onions, sweet basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Noodles - $6: Flat rice noodles, bamboo shoots, string beans, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, yellow curry gravy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodles - $6: Flat rice noodles, chicken, egg, bean sprouts, lettuce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chow Mein - $6: Egg noodles, vegetables Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jelly Noodles - $6: Jelly noodles, egg, tomatoes, onion, mushroom, carrot, bean sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rahd Nah Noodles - $6: Flat rice noodles, broccoli, oyster gravy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweedy Noodles - $6: Jelly noodles, egg, ground peanut, bean sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Golden Noodles - $6: Chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, shiitake, onions, bamboo shoots, gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Thai Coconut Ice Cream - $6: Coconut milk ice cream Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Fresh Mango Sticky Rice with Sweet Coconut Milk - $6: Mango, sticky rice, coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Galanga
- Is Galanga dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Galanga has 29 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sa-Tay Chicken, Fresh Spring Roll and Tom Yum.
- What can I eat at Galanga on a dairy-free diet?
- Sa-Tay Chicken, Fresh Spring Roll and Tom Yum carry the dairy-free tag, out of 29 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Galanga have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Spring Roll and Tofu Salad.
- Is Galanga gluten-free?
- 13 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Galanga?
- Combination Golden Noodles, at roughly 142.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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