Billing itself as "unauthentic Indian," Bibi Ji is home to some of the brightest flavors in Santa Barbara. Helmed by chef Jessi Singh, known for his Babu Ji restaurants in San Francisco and New York, and opened in collaboration with celebrated sommelier and winemaker Rajat Parr, this restaurant and bottle shop is a hip destination for hungry people. Menu items change with the season. Most ingredients are bought fresh at the local farmers market or brought in by local farmers and fisherman. Try the uni biryani, yogurt croquettes and don't miss the gol gappa or "balls of happiness." There's a surprise inside! Open for lunch and dinner, walking distance from almost everything downtown.