Wabi Sabi

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38 W Victoria St Ste 119
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Wabi Sabi is a sushi bar located in the Santa Barbara Public Market, founded by Buck Thananaken, who cultivated his sushi-making skills in Santa Cruz, California, since 2000. Driven by the dream of owning his own restaurant, he opened Wabi Sabi after a partnership with Empty Bowls and quickly seized an opportunity to establish his eatery in a prime location.

The restaurant emphasizes a communal dining experience, inviting guests to enjoy fresh, expertly prepared sushi in a vibrant market setting. Wabi Sabi showcases a dedication to quality, combining traditional techniques with a passion for culinary artistry.

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4.0131 reviews
Kory P.
7/28/2025

The menu has a diverse amount of sushi and Japanese style food you can choose from. Along with a great customer service for when you're trying to figure what to order and get especially since I...

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Melissa L.
3/10/2025

Inside the SB Public Market is Wabi Sabi and this is some of the best sushi that I've had in the 805. I am still shook and thinking about this meal and how quickly I can race back here. The fish...

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Reyna M.
3/24/2025

Every time I come to the market, I always gravitate towards this place. My absolute favorite is the salmon teriyaki bowl. It is so filling with plenty of salmon, rice, and veggies. It also comes...

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Brandon R.
3/24/2025

My friend reyna says she really loves this place so I wanted to give it a shot. It was slightly busy but not loud since it was a marketplace. I ended up ordering a katsu appetizer. They give you...

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Erika V.
1/21/2025

Pretty good, $45 for two rolls with tip was pretty hefty. Customer service was wonderful and the place was clean. The rolls were fresh and yummy.

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