Bombay Station 734 Opens in Santa Barbara
A new Indian street food restaurant has debuted at 734 State Street.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Dining Out
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Bombay Station 734 opened at 734 State Street in Santa Barbara following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on September 19, 2026. The new eatery replaces the space previously occupied by Bibi Ji until June 2024.
Why it matters
The restaurant provides a new dining option for residents by focusing on Indian street food prepared with ingredients from local farmers' markets. Its arrival adds a fresh culinary entry to the downtown corridor.
Located at 734 State Street, the restaurant opens daily at 9 a.m. with dinner service concluding at 7 p.m.
The players
Bombay Station 734
This is a new restaurant on State Street that serves Indian street food for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and early dinner.
Apna Indian Kitchen
This is an established local restaurant operated by the same owners behind the new Bombay Station 734.
The details
Owners, who also manage Apna Indian Kitchen, arrive early each day to prepare house-made breads, roast and blend spices, and simmer sauces. The kitchen sources fresh produce from the city's Tuesday and Saturday farmers' markets.
Timeline
June 2024: The space was vacated by the previous tenant, Bibi Ji.
September 19, 2026: The restaurant officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Culture Shift
This opening reflects the ongoing revitalization efforts for the State Street promenade in Santa Barbara. The move underscores a broader shift as local restaurateurs curate specific neighborhood experiences through rotating seasonal menus.
Residents can now visit the location daily starting at 9 a.m. to experience a rotating menu that will eventually include brunch service featuring dosas and mimosas.
The takeaway
Diners can expect a frequently changing menu, as the owners intend to update their offerings every month. Future plans for the space include adding a dedicated brunch service to their existing breakfast and lunch schedule.
Further reading
Learn more about the local culinary scene in the Santa Barbara Dining Out section.
More information
View the current menu and hours of operation on the restaurant website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Santa Barbara Independent.
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