Meun Fan Thai Cafe has been operating since 2008. Meun fan simply means "like a dream." Obviously it has come true for us. Meun Fan Thai Cafe is an ideal restaurant for people who seek a peaceful, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. Ever since 2008, Meun Fan Thai Cafe has been committed to serving great authentic Thai food at prices you can afford every day.
We use the freshest ingredients available. Our menu is prepared by experienced chefs who combine fresh, premium quality ingredients with exquisite presentation, providing an extensive selection from all regions of Thailand. At Meun Fan Thai Cafe we pride ourselves with the ability to offer our customers delicious and authentic Thai food, created at the highest standards.
We use the freshest ingredients available. Our menu is prepared by experienced chefs who combine fresh, premium quality ingredients with exquisite presentation, providing an extensive selection from all regions of Thailand. At Meun Fan Thai Cafe we pride ourselves with the ability to offer our customers delicious and authentic Thai food, created at the highest standards.
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Meun Fan Thai Cafe has been operating since 2008. Meun fan simply means "like a dream." Obviously it has come true for us. Meun Fan Thai Cafe is an ideal restaurant for people who seek a peaceful, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. Ever since 2008, Meun Fan Thai Cafe has been committed to serving great authentic Thai food at prices you can afford every day.
Reviews (21)
Andrew
Jan 21, 2022
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Tom O.
Dec 31, 2021
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The food was not up to par with our other experiences. I had yellow curry and it was not creamy. More like watery. The Tom yum soup was unimpressive also. The spring rolls looked and tasted more like they came from a taqueria. There were no veggies in them. I took one bite and left it on my plate. Finally, a little over priced. Dinner with four dishes and spring rolls cost me over $80.
Valerie H.
Nov 13, 2021
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This is my absolute favorite Thai restaurant along the central coast. I love that the food tastes authentic and the flavors are bold. The pad see ew was perfectly savory and was bursting with umami! The crab appetizers were PHENOMENAL. The crab felt like it was melting in your mouth in every bite, along with the creamy cheese. The mint leaf chicken was also incredibly savory and tangy too. I'm usually really picky about any kind of Asian food, especially since I'm originally from the Mecca of Asian cuisines. But this restaurant gives me a taste of home :)
Lianna M.
Sep 27, 2021
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Our server was amazing, I just wish the food was more tasty.
My friend and I ordered the panang curry with rice, pad see ew, and pad thai. There was something interesting about the flavor of the pad thai. It did not taste like how pad thai normally tastes, and I've been to so many thai restaurants. The pad see ew was on the saltier side, and didn't have that sweetness that pad see ew typically has. The panang curry was okay, but had an interesting after taste that I think was from the coconut milk. The thai tea also had the weird after taste and got it with the coconut milk.
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My friend and I ordered the panang curry with rice, pad see ew, and pad thai. There was something interesting about the flavor of the pad thai. It did not taste like how pad thai normally tastes, and I've been to so many thai restaurants. The pad see ew was on the saltier side, and didn't have that sweetness that pad see ew typically has. The panang curry was okay, but had an interesting after taste that I think was from the coconut milk. The thai tea also had the weird after taste and got it with the coconut milk.
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Lola
Sep 26, 2021
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Leila D.
Sep 02, 2021
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Mona H.
Aug 20, 2021
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Very disappointed in Fresh Springs Rolls at the Goleta location. About 98% lettuce, think some cabbage, something purple. Not kidding, one little shredded carrot, no basil, no cucumber, no cilantro, maybe 2 rice noodles and a horrible mustard tasting sauce. White part is rib of lettuce The photo has chili sauce I had at home so the little red spots are from that. Other Spring rolls have had chicken and shrimp.
On top of that if sharing rolls they were cut with one piece about 1 inch loner the other about 2 1/2 necessary long on both rolls.
if you are looking for expensive lettuce might
On top of that if sharing rolls they were cut with one piece about 1 inch loner the other about 2 1/2 necessary long on both rolls.
if you are looking for expensive lettuce might
Thao K.
Jun 08, 2021
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Roy L.
Apr 04, 2021
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Alicia Marin
Mar 31, 2021
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This is a great local business. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. I ate here with a friend for lunch and we were the only ones there. I did notice several take out orders as we sat outside with outlet food. I had the drunken noodle and it was yummy. It came on romaine lettuce, which I was not expecting, but I actually really like the cool fresh lettuce with the spicy noodles. My friend had the yellow curry and enjoyed her dish. I will definitely come here again.
Janine D.
Feb 18, 2021
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Megan B.
Feb 15, 2021
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We get take out from here almost weekly. The food is always good, always consistent, and I don't think they've ever gotten our order wrong. We love Thai and eat from other Thai restaurants both in town and when we travel, but the Pad Thai here has become our favorite. Can't speak to the sit down experience but they're always nice on the phone and when we come to pick up, which I appreciate. We also love all their curries, with the green curry being our favorite.
Lyllian F.
Sep 20, 2020
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This is my new FAVORITE Thai place now. I originally ordered takeout but I saw that they have an outdoor seating set up when I went to pick up my food. Both times I ordered the drunken noodles cause they were so DELICIOUS. The service was great and we got our food so quick. We also got the Thai tea which was super yummy. My boyfriend had beef garlic rice and he loved it. The Thai tea is $3.50. The drunken noodles were ~$12. There was so much food but I ate it all because it was so good.
Ashley S.
Sep 02, 2020
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Don't do it !! Thee worse Thai food I had . Can't get order right and gave me white rice instead of brown rice that I ordered . Way over priced and horrible service . order food over the phone arrived and told them that's my food sitting there didn't believe me . Then 10 min later said that was my food sitting there and when I got my food I order the red curry beef and got just veggies no beef . Just for order of fresh spring rolls red curry and wrong rice was $40 bucks and horrible service . Nasty Thai food
Ben Hyatt
Aug 15, 2020
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This is the newer of 2 locations in Santa Barbara County. Same great quality as the original with generous portion sizes. Ordered and picked up. Order was ready when I got there. They have some really nice curries. The Panang is a favorite as is the Massaman curry. Always friendly in my experience and service is always good. I like some other Thai places in town. This is my go to for takeout. Great value and delicious!
Rodrigo C.
Jul 05, 2020
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First, I have to say that as a business owner I understand that it's impossible to provide a 5 star service every single time. We are all humans, right? But there are many things that are standard, like charging the price advertised on the restaurants menu! I just ordered food from this guys. The menu hanging on their front door stated: Garlic Pepper Beef $12. After running my card I noticed that I was charged $18.26. When I ask them why they charged me more the response was: "Beef is too expensive. We have to change more!" I insisted on the price advertised, and the lady said again
Carolyn J. W.
Jul 04, 2020
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James K.
Jan 23, 2020
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One of the worst dinning experiences I have had.
When we arrived the only bathroom was closed for cleaning, and was still closed for cleaning when we finished our meal an hour later. So my partner never got to pee and we were unable to wash our hands before eating.
Our server (a job I did for many years) seems annoyed every time we called her over to refill water or do any of the other things that are her responsibilities. She was eating in plain sight throughout our time there, and not washing her hands in between. When asked if they could put chicken on the side for one of our orders since
When we arrived the only bathroom was closed for cleaning, and was still closed for cleaning when we finished our meal an hour later. So my partner never got to pee and we were unable to wash our hands before eating.
Our server (a job I did for many years) seems annoyed every time we called her over to refill water or do any of the other things that are her responsibilities. She was eating in plain sight throughout our time there, and not washing her hands in between. When asked if they could put chicken on the side for one of our orders since
Richie D.
Jan 28, 2019
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Thai is hands down one of my favorite cuisines, and Meun Fan Thai (MFT) is where I've become a regular. Besides Empty Bowl in the Santa Barbara Public Market, MFT serves up some delicious dishes.
My top dish choices are:
-Pad Thai: Simply a staple that is slightly sweet from a tamarind sauce, yet offers a bit of crunch from the peanuts and bean sprouts. Truly a crowd palate pleaser.
-Spicy Chicken Sweet Basil: A little kick of spice that is balanced by the aromatic sweet thai basil (not overwhelmingly spicy). Perfect for those avoiding carbohydrates, yet for everyone else, the portion is
My top dish choices are:
-Pad Thai: Simply a staple that is slightly sweet from a tamarind sauce, yet offers a bit of crunch from the peanuts and bean sprouts. Truly a crowd palate pleaser.
-Spicy Chicken Sweet Basil: A little kick of spice that is balanced by the aromatic sweet thai basil (not overwhelmingly spicy). Perfect for those avoiding carbohydrates, yet for everyone else, the portion is
Daren Green
Jan 20, 2019
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Adela C.
Jun 06, 2018
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I'm so happy this place is in Goleta as there aren't many options for Thai food in the area. We stopped by early on a Saturday and tried it by chance as there was a line out the door at Backyard Bowls, it was a happy coincidence!
We shared the drunken noodles with shrimp and fried tofu appetizer. The drunken noodles were so good they flew right off the plate.
We also had the Thai iced coffee which was delicious but not the best complement to our meal, but they offered to pack it up to go.
Everything came out to $35. The portions are not very large, just enough to share.
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We shared the drunken noodles with shrimp and fried tofu appetizer. The drunken noodles were so good they flew right off the plate.
We also had the Thai iced coffee which was delicious but not the best complement to our meal, but they offered to pack it up to go.
Everything came out to $35. The portions are not very large, just enough to share.
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