🌟 Food Recs Near UCSB | Secret Bao 🌟

Hey new-to-SB friends! 👋 If you’re looking for a vibey Asian fusion spot with seriously delicious food, you’ve got to try Secret Bao! 🥢✨ They blend Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other Asian flavors in creative and tasty ways — one visit and you’ll be hooked. Here’s what you CAN’T miss (menu attached in the last photo! 📸): 🥢 Baos & Dim Sum (Lunch & Dinner) K.F.C. Bao: Korean fried chicken with dragon sauce + umami mayo. Crispy, sweet, spicy — pure satisfaction! 🍗🔥 Pork Belly Bao: Rich but not greasy, with cucumber and scallion for a fresh kick. One bite = instant happiness! 🥓😍 🍚 Lunch Specialties: Rice & Noodles Pork Belly Fried Rice: Loaded with kimchi, garlic, and scallions — so flavorful! Katsu Bento: Classic Japanese pork cutlet bento. Crispy outside, tender inside. 🍱 Dolsot Bibimbap: Sizzling stone pot rice bowl. Mix it up and enjoy the aroma! 🥄💥 🍖 Dinner Only: Meat & Seafood Kalbi Short Ribs: Korean-style marinated beef short ribs — tender and full of flavor. Grilled Baby Back Ribs: Japanese BBQ-inspired, served with pickled cucumber — savory and appetizing! Pink Peruvian Scallops: With chili crunch, Japanese cucumber, yuzu sauce — refreshing, pretty, and delicious. 🐚🌸 Din Tai Fung Pork Chop Fried Rice: Chinese-style fried rice — dinner exclusive! 🍨 Don’t Forget the Ice Cream! Their homemade ice cream is famous! 🍦 They often have seasonal flavors — creamy, smooth, and the perfect way to end your meal. 💡 Pro Tips: Lunch vs. Dinner menus are different! Lunch = great for rice & noodles. Dinner = more share plates, perfect for groups. The space is modern, minimalist, and very Instagram-friendly. 📸 Don’t skip the drinks and ice cream — so refreshing especially in summer! ☀️ Secret Bao 📍 1201 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 #UCSB #UCSBFreshman #SantaBarbaraEats #AsianFusion #SecretBao #CaliforniaFoodie