Wabi Sabi
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He was born in Thailand, but Buck Thananaken first learned the craft of cutting fish and preparing sushi in Santa Cruz, California in 2000.
Now, he's mastered the art of sushi-making and has opened his own restaurant, Wabi Sabi…
He had partnered with the Empty Bowls franchise, but it has been his dream to start his own eatery. When a spot became available recently inside the Public Market, he jumped on it, and a month later, opened.
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What's Nearby
Arts & Culture
- Pascal Soloman27 W Anapamu St (202 feet SE)
- Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours27 W Anapamu St (202 feet SE)
- SOhO Restaurant and Music Club1221 State St (302 feet N)
- Ensemble Theatre Company33 W Victoria St (338 feet NW)
Wine & Dine
- China Pavilion At Chapala1202 Chapala St (20 feet SE)
- Milk & Honey30 W Anapamu St (66 feet E)
- Omni Fresco Catering1221 State St (302 feet N)
- SOhO Restaurant and Music Club1221 State St (302 feet N)
Shop & Stroll
- Meritage Wine Market18 W Anapamu St (216 feet NE)
- Salt Caves Treatments Products32 W Anapamu St (221 feet E)
- Springtide Nails15 W Anapamu St (241 feet E)
- California Closets15 W Anapamu St (335 feet NE)
Stay & Play
- Don Q Family Billiard Center1128 Chapala St (199 feet SE)
- SOhO Restaurant and Music Club1221 State St (302 feet N)
- The Painted Cabernet1229 State St (466 feet NE)
- Open Air Bicycles1303 State St (638 feet N)