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: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, diabetic, whole30, paleo, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, macrobiotic
Currently open
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Belly with Spicy Garlic Holy Basil Sauce - $6: Crispy pork belly, spicy garlic holy basil sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Pad Krapao - $6: Grounded pork or chicken, spicy garlic holy basil sauce, optional fried egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Grilled Pork and Sticky Rice - $6: Khao Neow Moo Yang Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Orange Chicken - $6: Chicken, orange sauce, sesame seeds, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Orange Crispy Fried Shrimp - $6: Shrimp, orange sauce, sesame seeds, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Meatball with Green Bok Choy Soup - $6: Chicken meatballs, bok choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Spicy Chili with Assorted Mushrooms - $6: Assorted mushrooms, fresh chili Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Chicken in Five Spice Stew - $6: Chicken, five spice broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Candida
- Hot and Sour Coconut Soup with Assorted Mushrooms - $6: Mushrooms, coconut milk, hot and sour broth Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Pegan
- Chrysanthemum Green Soup with Ground Chicken - $6: Chrysanthemum greens, ground chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Garlic Pepper Ribs - $6: Pork ribs, garlic, pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida
Appetizers
- Sa-Tay Chicken - $6: Barbequed chicken skewers, coconut milk, curry paste, peanut sauce, cucumber vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Atkins
- Steamed Pork Dumplings - $6: Pork, dough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Egg Roll - $6: Mixed vegetables, jelly noodles, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Crab Cream Puff - $6: Crab meat, cream cheese, pastry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Roll - $6: Deep-fried shrimp, egg roll skin, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Golden Fried Shrimp - $6: Shrimp, deep-fried vegetables, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Wonton - $6: Wontons, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Combination - $6: Shrimp, egg rolls, wontons, vegetables, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hot Wings - $6: Chicken wings, hot spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Golden Fried Tofu - $6: Tofu, plum sauce, ground peanut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Fresh Spring Roll - $6: Vegetables, seasoned tofu, rice paper, peanut dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Fish Cake - $6: Fish patties, Thai curry, herbs, sweet and sour cucumber sauce, ground peanut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
Soups
- Tom Kah - $6: Coconut milk, galanga, lemon grass, mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, AIP, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Special Seafood Soup - $6: Combination seafood, spicy & sour broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Tom Yum - $6: Mushrooms, lemon grass, chili, lime juice Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Ginger Chicken Soup - $6: Chicken, ginger, mushroom, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Vegetarian Wonton Soup - $6: Fried wontons, vegetable soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetable Soup - $6: Mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Salads
- Thai Salad - $6: Mixed vegetables, egg, peanut sauce dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Papaya Salad - $6: Carrot, tomato, peanut, dried shrimp, spicy lime dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics
- Tofu Salad - $6: Tofu, ginger, onion, peanut, spicy lime dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Jelly Noodle Salad - $6: Jelly noodles, shrimp, pork, chicken, spicy lime dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Larb - $6: Ground chicken or pork, mint, chili, onion, lime juice, rice powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Roasted Duck Salad - $6: Roasted duck, lettuce, spicy lime dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics
Curries
- Red Curry - $6: Bamboo shoots, red bell pepper, sweet basil, coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox
- Green Curry - $6: String beans, peas, carrot, red bell pepper, sweet basil, coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Yellow Curry - $6: Potatoes, onion, coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Massamun - $6: Coconut milk, onion, peanuts, carrots, potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Pa-nang Curry - $6: Sweet spicy coconut milk, sweet basil, red bell pepper Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Pineapple Curry - $6: Red coconut milk, pineapple, tomatoes, peas, carrot, red bell pepper, sweet basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Duck Curry - $6: Red coconut milk, bamboo shoots, red bell pepper, tomatoes, sweet basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Noodles
- Pahd Thai - $6: Rice noodles, egg, ground peanut, bean sprouts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Pahd See-Yew - $6: Flat rice noodles, egg, broccoli, black soy bean Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spicy Drunken Noodles - $6: Flat rice noodles, chili, garlic, bamboo shoots, red bell pepper, onions, sweet basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Curry Noodles - $6: Flat rice noodles, bamboo shoots, string beans, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, yellow curry gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Noodles - $6: Flat rice noodles, chicken, egg, bean sprouts, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chow Mein - $6: Egg noodles, vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Jelly Noodles - $6: Jelly noodles, egg, tomatoes, onion, mushroom, carrot, bean sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Rahd Nah Noodles - $6: Flat rice noodles, broccoli, oyster gravy sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sweedy Noodles - $6: Jelly noodles, egg, ground peanut, bean sprouts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Combination Golden Noodles - $6: Chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, shiitake, onions, bamboo shoots, gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Desserts
- Thai Coconut Ice Cream - $6: Coconut milk ice cream Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Mango Sticky Rice with Sweet Coconut Milk - $6: Mango, sticky rice, coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol