Bibi Ji

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   elinor

   Edinburgh

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Interesting food, but lights very bright and the acoustics need work - it felt very noisy despite being not too full.
   

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   Mindy

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is consistently good and the staff are super attentive and helpful. We have only had a good experience at Bibiji!
   

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   Zion

   VIP

   Orange County

   20 reviews

   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Bibi Ji offers a solid Indian dining experience that feels approachable and flavorful. Indian food can sometimes be intimidating, but the menu here is easy to navigate, making it a good option for a range of diners. While it’s not the most authentic take on Indian cuisine, the dishes still stand out in their own way. The garlic naan was a highlight—crispy yet fluffy—while the curries delivered bold flavors with well-balanced spice. The chicken in the “Murgh” Tikka was nicely roasted, adding a good texture to the dish. Basmati rice is a must to complement and contrast the curries. Overall, this was an above-average family-style experience. While it may not fully satisfy those looking for deeply traditional Indian flavors, the food is well-executed and enjoyable.
   

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   Kimberly

   VIP

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   2nd time there and they didn’t disappoint. Favorite Indian spot!!
   

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   Tony

   Greater Boston

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the food. So authentic and delicious. What a gem to have in Santa Barbara.
   

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   Kathryn

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food but very expensive for some of the dishes which were very small. Only available white wine was $20 per glass. Noise level was annoying.
   

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   Sara

   Houston

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was delicious and the service was amazing. They were incredibly kind and accommodating, and made great recommendations on food and wine.
   

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   Ian

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, amazing food, our favorite Indian restaurant in Santa Barbara
   

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   Tiffany

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   We came in five minutes early to our reservation and were sat at a four top literally at the front door. There were two other four tops open when we were seated but told the computer system would not let them move our seat. One of the available four tops was not sat for 45 minutes. We were given the worst table in the restaurant when it was only 50% full at arrvial time and I made the reservation ten days in advance. As the night went on we were so close to the front doors that people literally pushed up against our chairs because there is no waiting space around the front podium. At least ten people were waiting for their tables and surrounded ours near the door and podium. One of the dishes that we ordered was not included by mistake and when it arrived is was very watery. I used to order this dish as my favorite when at other location and it was nothing like it used to be. I sent it back and was told that it was a new dish and it was prepared properly. Overall the food was very good but the portion sizes for the price is very poor. A $9 side of raita was less than 1/4 cup. $25 dollar butter chicken is one chopped chicken thigh worth of meat. Very tasty, just wish portions were a bit bigger. We had four people and two of us only took one bite of chicken and other two got two bites. We are told these are all shareable plates. Overall food was good, service was good. Just very disappointed with our table location and lack of staff care to try and accommodate.
   

   Bibi JiResponded 7 days ago

   We're sorry that you were unhappy with your table. As we explained on Valentine's Day, we were fully booked for the evening, and with President's Day Weekend and Film Festival, we had extremely high demand. Every seat in the house was committed for reservations. My husband and I own the restaurant, and I personally spoke with a member of your party regarding the bill and made sure that you were not charged for the Yellow Dal after hearing you did not enjoy it. It is a new addition to our menu since moving to our new location, and many guests enjoy it as a vegan option. It is much thinner in consistency than our Dal Makhni (also a lentil dish we have offered for many years). We appreciate your continued business in our new location and hope you will join us again perhaps on a quieter night!
   

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    Teri

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1

    Space is very much alive with techno music, too loud for our taste. Food is delicious!
    

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