Welcome to Madam Lu
Madam Lu, a Chinese restaurant located in Santa Barbara, CA, has been a beloved dining spot for many loyal customers over the years. With a cozy and family-friendly atmosphere, Madam Lu prides itself on serving high-quality, delicious food with a personal touch. From veggie egg rolls to crab wontons, from sweet and sour chicken to mu shu chicken, the menu offers a wide variety of flavorful dishes. The owner, Lu, is known for her friendliness and willingness to accommodate customers' preferences. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, Madam Lu guarantees a satisfying dining experience filled with fresh ingredients and generous portions.
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3524 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Hotline: (805) 898-9289
Welcome to Madam Lu, a Chinese restaurant located in Santa Barbara, CA that has been delighting customers with its delicious food and family-friendly atmosphere. With options for reservations, delivery, takeout, and even catering, Madam Lu ensures a convenient and satisfying dining experience. The restaurant offers a range of vegan options and accepts credit cards and Apple Pay for added convenience.
Customer reviews rave about the quality and flavor of the food at Madam Lu. Dishes such as veggie egg rolls, crab wontons, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Mai Pan Chicken, Pea Pods, Mu Shu Chicken, Cashew Chicken, and more have left customers coming back for years. The owner, Lu, is praised for her friendly demeanor and willingness to accommodate special requests.
One reviewer mentioned the generous portions and fresh ingredients used in their meals, highlighting the attention to detail and personalized service at Madam Lu. Whether you opt for the lunch buffet or choose from the menu, you can expect large portions at a good price. The chow mein is a standout dish, with the perfect texture that keeps customers coming back for more.
Overall, Madam Lu offers a welcoming ambiance, delicious food, and attentive service that keeps customers coming back for more. With a loyal following and a commitment to quality, this Chinese restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic and flavorful dishes in Santa Barbara.
I've been going to madam Lu many many years. Great quality, delicious food with a family touch.
I was surprised. The place has a low key look, but don't let that fool you. The food great. The service was excellent.
We've been having Madam Lu's for years. Love the veggie egg rolls, the crab won tons. Sweat and Sour Chicken. The Mai Pan Chicken. The Pea Pods and my personal fav The Mu Shu Chicken - minus the chicken - love the rice pancakes and plum sauce. I also love the Cashew Chicken - hold the Chicken. The fried rice is yummy as is The Egg Fu Yung.
We were hoping to make it for the buffet but it wasn't offered the day we went. However, The Food was flavorful and service was quick.
My wife and have been customers of Madam Lu since a they opened in 1998. There are a bunch of delicious reasons why we are still regular customers. Lu, the owner, is also one of the friendliest people you'll ever meet and she always treats us very well. Ask for food that's not on the menu and I think you'll like them:) I highly recommend this restaurant!
In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, let me spotlight Mei-Jung Lu Gaffney, the owner of Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant on Upper State Street where my friends and I have been eating for years. We are treated like family when we walk into the very clean, tableclothed, and peaceful atmosphere. Mafame Lu will cook to order any dish and I am very picky (and she remembers my preferences). With pork lo mein I want no added salt, extra pork, and extra bean sprouts (to offset the noodles). All her ingredients are fresh and everything in the kitchen is overseen scrupulously by her. I am trying to cut back on carbs so ordered the shrimp egg foo young. I was able to eliminate anything I wanted to, like water chestnuts. When you look at the picture you won't even be able to find the egg foo young because of the extremely generous portions of vegetables and shrimp! While I am typing this and remembering how delicious it was, my mouth is watering and I plan on placing an online pick-up order for my dinner tonight. Can't help myself! But I am guilt free so that makes it even better. The portion was so large it lasted for two extra meals at home. I also ordered my standby cold-weather favorite, wor wonton soup, also filled with vegetables and shrimp. THAT lasts me 3 days also. Pics of that next time. Sorry for not taking more pics this review. I was too hungry to wait and take my friend's dish. Next time!
Best Chinese that I've had in Santa Barbara (but frankly there's not many options). Came for lunch with two friends and there was two options; lunch buffet for $16.95 or from menu. The buffet looked alright, but we decided to go with the menu. Lunch special had pretty big portions for a good price. Would recommend getting a protein or vegetable dish instead of noodle, since it comes with rice. The chow mein was pretty good though and great texture - not too soft and not crunchy. Every server wore masks and were very polite. It was little dark inside and a bit quiet, but the food was good. Need to come back again to try more dishes.