Monster Pot
431 Front St, Santa Cruz
(831) 454-8140
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Spicy Curry Noodle Soup
Featured items
Beef Pho
Gluten-free. Rice noodles, sliced beef in a beef broth, topped with onion and cilantro
Spicy Curry Noodle Soup
(Vegan, Spicy, Gluten Free) Wheat noodles and mixed veggies in spicy yellow curry-coconut broth
Fried Rice
Vegetarian. White rice, scrambled eggs, cabbage, carrot, bean sprout
Hot & Sour Noodle Soup
(Vegetarian, Spicy) Wheat noodles, soft tofu, mushroom, and bok choy in a spicy tangy broth, finished with whipped egg.
Pan Fried Pork Potstickers
Five Pan-fried pork dumplings served with tangy soy sauce
Chow Mein
Vegan. Wheat noodles, cabbage, carrot, onion, and bean sprout sauteed with a garlic soy sauce
Spicy Szechwan Noodle Soup
(Vegan, Spicy) Wheat noodles, bok choy, cabbage, and onion in a spicy broth flavored with Sezchwan peppercorn
Vegetable & Tofu Pho
(Vegan,Gluten Free) Rice noodle, fried tofu, bok choy, broccoli, carrot, zucchini, and mushroom in a vegetable
broth, topped with onion and cilantro
Chef Recommendations
Bettys Super Beef PHO
Rare sliced eye round steak, well done brisket and flanks, tendon, beef ball, fish ball and tripe in a beef stock.
Served with rice noodles.
Topped with onion and cilantro. Lemon, sprouts, basil and jalapeños on the side
Shrimp Spring Rolls - Chef Selection
(*Mild* *Peanut*) Shrimp, lettuce, vermicelli, carrot, and bean sprout wrapped in a thin rice paper, served with mild spicy peanut sauce.
Bettys Super Soup - Chef Selection
(S) Combination of meat and shrimp tossed
in a spicy garlic sauce, homemade pork wontons,
and fried egg served in a pork bone broth
Salt n Pepper Fried Wings - Chef Selection
(*Spicy*) Five fried chicken wings, jalapeno, and onion tossed with black pepper seasonings.
Korean Fried Wings - Chef Selection
(*Spicy*) Five fried chicken wings in a spicy tangy Korean style sauce, topped with sesame.
Bettys Super Bowl - Chef Selection
Sezchwan Super Soup - Chef Selection
(S) Combination of Steak and vegetable tossed. Served in a spicy pork bone broth
flavored with Sezchwan peppercorn
Miso Udon Super Soup - Chef Selection
Combination of Beef, Shrimp, Mushroom, Tofu and vegetable tossed Served in a Veggie broth flavored with Miso.
Salt n Pepper prawns - Chef Selection
(*Spicy*) 8 prawns in shell, jalapeno, and onion tossed with black pepper seasonings.
Coconut Milk & Yellow Curry Super Soup - CS
(S, GF) Combination of Steak and vegetable tossed. Served in a spicy pork bone broth
flavored with coconut milk and yellow curry
Meat Appetizers
BBQ Pork Bun
Steamed buns filled with sweet char siu pork
Pan Fried Pork Potstickers
Five Pan-fried pork dumplings served with tangy soy sauce
Spicy Orange Chicken
Crispy fried chicken breast in a spicy tangy
orange sauce with broccoli,onion and jalapeno
Korean Fried Wings
(*Spicy*) Five fried chicken wings in a
spicy tangy Korean style sauce, topped with sesame
Shrimp Spring Rolls
(*Mild* *Peanut*) Shrimp, lettuce, vermicelli, carrot,
and bean sprout wrapped in a thin rice paper,
served with mild spicy peanut sauce
Walnut Shrimp
Salt n Pepper Fried Wings
(*Spicy*) Five fried chicken wings, jalapeno,
and onion tossed with black pepper seasonings
Bon Bon Chicken Noodle Salad
(*Spicy* *Peanut*) Shredded chicken, vermicelli, lettuce, carrot,
and cucumber in a spicy sesame dressing,
topped with scallion, cilantro, peanut, and sesame
Salt n Pepper Fried Shrimp
Spicy gluten free fried shrimps in shells sauteed with black pepper, jalapeno, and onion
Pork Spring Rolls
(*Mild* *Peanut*) Sliced Char-siu pork, lettuce, vermicelli,
carrot, and bean sprout wrapped in a thin rice paper,
served with mild spicy peanut sauce
Braised Pork Belly & Egg
Pork belly and hard-boiled egg slowly braised
with soy sauce and spices, served with a side of broccoli
Spicy Garlic Plates
Kung Bao Plates
MaPo Plates
Vegetable Appetizers
Green Onion Pancake
Vegan. Pan-fried wheat flour based pancakes seasoned with salt and scallion
Fried Veggies Egg Rolls
(*Vegetarian*) Fried rolls filled with cabbage, mushroom, and carrot, served with sweet and sour sauce
Salt n Pepper Tofu
Vegan. Spicy. Gluten Free. Fried tofu, jalapeno, and onion tossed with black pepper seasonings
Fried Sesame Balls
(*Vegan* *Gluten Free*) Fried sticky rice balls
coated with sesame and filled with sweet red bean paste
Spicy Green Beans
Vegan. Spicy. Green beans and onion sauteed in a spicy black bean sauce
Crispy Cheese Wonton
(*Vegetarian*) Six Deep-fried homemade wontons filled with cream cheese
Cucumber Salad in Sesame Sauce
Vegan. Spicy. Diced cucumber in a spicy tangy sesame sauce, topped with sesame
Tofu Spring Rolls
(*Vegan* *Mild* *Peanut*) Fried tofu, lettuce, vermicelli, carrot, and bean sprout wrapped in a thin rice paper,
served with mild spicy peanut sauce
Bon Bon Tofu Noodle Salad
(*Vegan* *Spicy* *Peanut*) Fried tofu, vermicelli, lettuce, carrot, and cucumber in a spicy sesame dressing,
topped with scallion, cilantro, peanut, and sesame
Garlic Broccoli
Vegan. Broccoli and onion sauteed in a garlicky light soy sauce
Vegetable Tempura
Pumpkin, eggplant, broccoli, zucchini, green bean, carrot battered and deep-fried
Stir Fried Taiwanese Lettuce
Vegan. Mild. Gluten free. Taiwanese lettuce stir-fried with garlic and dry pepper
Garlic Edamame
(*Vegan* *Mild* *Gluten Free*)Edamame stir-fried with Garlic sauce
Crispy Wonton Wrappers
(V)
Salt n Pepper Edamame
(*Vegan* *Mild* *Gluten Free*)Edamame stir-fried with jalapeno,
and onion tossed with black pepper seasonings
Noodle Plates
Chow Mein
Vegan. Wheat noodles, cabbage, carrot, onion, and bean sprout sauteed with a garlic soy sauce
Pad Thai Noodle
Gluten Free. Rice noodle, scrambled egg, bok choy, bean sprout tossed in a tamarind sauce, topped with peanut
Zha Jiang Chow Mein
Spicy. Combination meat, shrimp, wheat noodle, cabbage, carrot, and onion tossed with mushroom soybean sauce.
Bettys Super Bowl
Spicy. Combination of meat and shrimp tossed in a spicy garlic sauce, served with a side of vegetable chow mein, topped with a fried egg.
Hoisin Sauce Fried Udon
Vegan. Thick udon noodles, cabbage, carrot, onion, and bok choy sauteed in a hoisin sauce
Spicy Orange Chicken Noodle
Spicy. Crispy fried chicken breast in a spicy tangy sauce with broccoli and wheat noodle
Teriyaki Noodle
VG) Fried tofu or pan-fried chicken thigh, and onion in a
teriyaki sauce with broccoli, topped with scallion and sesame,
served in a sizzling iron plate and a side of wheat noodle
Peanut Sauce Noodle
(Vegan, Peanut) Broccoli, cabbage, carrot, bean sprout, and onion in a peanut-tomato sauce with wheat noodles
Coconut Curry Noodle
(Vegan, Gluten Free) Broccoli, carrot, mushroom, and onion in a yellow curry coconut sauce with wheat noodle.
Black Pepper Fried Udon
Vegetarian. Thick udon noodle, scrambled egg, cabbage, carrot, bok choy, bean sprout and onion sauteed in a black pepper sauce
Special Spicy Chow Mein
Vegetarian. Spicy. Chow mein and scrambled egg tossed in a house special sauce with basil, jalapeno, and black bean.
Zha Jiang Noodle with Mushroom
Vegan. Shiitake mushroom, fugus mushroom, and white mushroom braised in soybean sauce, served with wheat noodle and topped with shredded cucumber and scallion.
Zha Jiang Noodle with Pork
Ground pork braised in soybean sauce served with wheat noodles and topped with shredded cucumber and scallion.
Spicy Garlic Noodle
(Vegan,Spicy) Broccoli, bok choy, carrot, and onion in a spicy garlic sauce with wheat noodle
Char Siu Pork Noodle
Char-siu pork, bok choy, and onion tossed in a garlic sauce with wheat noodle
Eggplant Sauce Noodle
Vegan. Eggplant, bok choy, and onion in a black bean sauce with wheat noodle
Mapo Tofu Noodle
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Soft tofu and onion in spicy sauce seasoned with Szechwan pepper corn with wheat noodles
Green Bean Sauce Noodle
Vegan. Spicy. Green bean and onion in spicy garlic sauce with wheat noodles
Braised Pork Belly & Egg Noodle
Pork belly and hard-boiled egg slowly braised with soy
sauce and spices served with a side of broccoli and wheat noodles
Rice Plates
Fried Rice
Vegetarian. White rice, scrambled eggs, cabbage, carrot, bean sprout
Spicy Orange Chicken Rice
Spicy. Crispy fried chicken breast in a spicy tangy orange sauce with broccoli and white rice
Kimchi Fried Rice
Vegetarian. Homemade vegetarian kimchi, broccoli, rice
Braised Pork Belly and Egg Rice Plate
Pork belly and hard-boiled egg slowly braised with soy sauce and spices with a side of broccoli and rice
Coconut Curry Rice
Vegan. Broccoli, carrot, mushroom, and onion in a yellow curry coconut sauce with white rice
Teriyaki Chicken Rice
Pan-fried chicken thigh in a sweet teriyaki sauce with a side of broccoli
Spicy Garlic Rice
Vegan. Spicy. Broccoli, bok choy, carrot, and onion in a spicy garlic sauce with white rice
Kung Pao Tofu Rice
Spicy. Fried tofu, green pepper, onion, and peanut tossed in a tangy kung pao sauce
Teriyaki Tofu Rice
(*Vegan*) Fried tofu in a sweet teriyaki sauce with a side of broccoli,
Mapo Tofu Rice
Vegan. Spicy. Soft tofu and onion in spicy Szechwan sauce with white rice
Char Siu Pork Rice
Char-siu pork and onion tossed in a garlic sauce with a side of white rice
Peanut Sauce Rice
Vegan. Peanut. Broccoli, cabbage, carrot, bean sprout
Eggplant Sauce Rice
Vegan. Eggplant, bok choy, and onion in black bean sauce with white rice
Green Bean Sauce Rice
Vegan. Spicy. Green beans and onion in a spicy garlic sauce with white rice
Grandma's Dumplings
Pan Fried Pork Potstickers
Five Pan-fried pork dumplings served with tangy soy sauce
Boiled Pork Wonton in Chili Oil
(*Spicy*) Eight Homemade pork wontons in a chili oil sauce.
Boiled Veggie Dumplings in Chili Oil
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Homemade vegetable dumplings in chili oil sauce
Crispy Pork Wontons
(*Spicy*) Eight Deep-fried homemade pork wontons filled with pork and
scallion, served with spicy sweet and sour sauce.
Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings
Six Pan-fried Chicken dumplings served with tangy soy sauce
Teriyaki Chicken Dumplings
Six pan-fried chicken dumplings served with homemade teriyaki sauce,sesame.
Pan-fried Veggie Dumplings
(*Vegetarian*) Six Pan-fried homemade vegetable dumplings served with tangy soy sauce.
Crispy Cheese Wonton
(*Vegetarian*) Six Deep-fried homemade wontons filled with cream cheese
Garlic Soy Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried Chicken dumplings filled with pork and
scallion, served with homemade garlic sauce.
Kimchi and Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six Pan-fried homemade vegetable dumplings served with homemade kimmichi ,sesame and cilantro.
Mapo Tofu Veggie Dumplings
(*V, *S) Six pan-fried veggie dumplings, spicy Mapo tofu, cilantro.
Spicy Orange Sauce Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried veggie dumplings
Walnut Crispy Veggie Dumplings
(*Vegetarian* *Spicy*) Six deep-fried dumplings, sweet mayo, candied walnut, Lettuce, and broccoli.
Mapo Tofu Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried Chicken dumplings, spicy Mapo tofu, cilantro.
Sesame Sauce Veggie Dumplings
(*Vegetarian* *Spicy*) Six Pan-fried homemade vegetable dumplings
served with sesame sauce and cilantro, sesame.
Crispy Veggies Dumplings
Six Deep-fried homemade vegetable dumplings,
served with spicy sweet and sour sauce.
Kimchi & Veggie Dumplings
(*Vegetarian* *Spicy*) Six Pan-fried homemade vegetable dumplings
served with homemade kimmichi ,sesame and cilantro.
Teriyaki Veggie Dumplings
Six pan-fried veggie dumplings served with homemade teriyaki sauce,sesame.
Spicy Orange Sauce Veggie Dumplings
(*V, *S) Six pan-fried veggie dumplings
Garlic Soy Veggie Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried Chicken dumplings filled with pork and
scallion, served with homemade garlic sauce.
Garlic Soy Crispy Pork Wontons
(*Spicy*) Eight Deep-fried homemade pork wontons filled with pork and
scallion, served with homemade garlic sauce.
Sesame Sauce Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six Pan-fried chicken dumplings served with sesame sauce and cilantro,sesame
Betty's Super Soup
Wontons & Pork Soup
Homemade pork wontons and sliced char-siu pork served in a pork bone broth. Comes with napa cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese lettuce, fried tofu, cilantro, and a side of Steamed White Rice or Boiled Wheat Noodle
Bettys Super Soup
(S) A combination of meat and shrimp tossed in a spicy garlic sauce, homemade pork wontons, and fried egg served in a pork bone broth. Comes with napa cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese lettuce, fried tofu, cilantro, and a side of Steamed White Rice or Boiled Wheat Noodle
Sezchwan Super Soup
(S) A combination of Steak and vegetables tossed Served in a spicy pork bone broth flavored with Sezchwan peppercorn. Comes with napa cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese lettuce, fried tofu, cilantro, and a side of Steamed White Rice or Boiled Wheat Noodle
Miso & Udon Super Soup
(V) Combination of Beef and Shrimp,Mushroom,Soft Tofu and vegetable tossed
Served in a Veggie broth flavored with Miso.
Sesame Super Soup
(S) Combination of Steak and vegetable tossed. Served in a spicy pork bone broth flavored with sesame sauce, topped with sesame and chili oil. Comes with napa cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese lettuce, fried tofu, cilantro, and a side of Steamed White Rice or Boiled Wheat Noodle
Coconut Milk & Yellow Curry Super Soup
(S, GF) Combination of Steak and vegetable tossed Served in a spicy pork bone broth flavored with coconut milk and yellow curry. Comes with napa cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese lettuce, fried tofu, cilantro, and a side of Steamed White Rice or Boiled Wheat Noodle
Kimchi Super Soup
(S) Combination of Steak and vegetable tossed. Served in a spicy pork bone broth flavored with Korean chili sauce. Come with napa cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese lettuce, fried tofu, cilantro, and a side of Steamed White Rice or Boiled Wheat Noodle
Veggie Dumpling & Tofu Super Soup
(V) Homemade vegetable dumplings served in a vegetable broth. Come with napa cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese lettuce, fried tofu, cilantro, and a side of Steamed White Rice or Boiled Wheat Noodle
Braised Pork Belly & Egg Super Soup
(S) Combination of Braised Pork Belly,Egg and vegetable tossed.
Served in a spicy pork bone broth
Shacha Super Soup
Served in a pork bone broth flavored with Shacha sauce. Comes with napa cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese lettuce, fried tofu, cilantro, and a side of Steamed White Rice or Boiled Wheat Noodle
Noodle Soup
Beef Pho
Gluten-free. Rice noodles, sliced beef in a beef broth, topped with onion and cilantro
Spicy Curry Noodle Soup
(Vegan, Spicy, Gluten Free) Wheat noodles and mixed veggies in spicy yellow curry-coconut broth
Vegetable & Tofu Pho
(Vegan,Gluten Free) Rice noodle, fried tofu, bok choy, broccoli, carrot, zucchini, and mushroom in a vegetable
broth, topped with onion and cilantro
Bettys Noodle Soup
Spicy - Combination of meat and shrimp tossed in
a spicy garlic sauce, with homemade pork wonton,
fried egg, and wheat noodle in a pork broth
Spicy Sesame Noodle Soup
(Vegan, Spicy) Wheat noodles and mixed veggies in a spicy sesame broth topped with sesame and chili oil
Spicy Szechwan Noodle Soup
(Vegan, Spicy) Wheat noodles, bok choy, cabbage, and onion in a spicy broth flavored with Sezchwan peppercorn
Spicy Wontons Noodle Soup
Spicy. Wheat noodle, homemade pork wontons, and mixed veggies in a pork broth
Spicy Ginger Noodle Soup
(Vegan, Spicy) Wheat noodles and mixed veggies in a spicy ginger broth
Spicy Peanut Noodle Soup
(Vegan,Spicy) Wheat noodles and mixed veggies in a
spicy coconut-peanut broth topped with peanut
Spicy Kimchi Noodle Soup
(Vegan,Spicy) Wheat noodles, homemade vegetarian kimchi, and bok choy in a spicy Korean broth
Hot & Sour Noodle Soup
(Vegetarian, Spicy) Wheat noodles, soft tofu, mushroom, and bok choy in a spicy tangy broth, finished with whipped egg.
Vegetable Dumplings Noodle Soup
Vegetarian. Wheat noodles, homemade vegetarian dumplings, and mixed veggies in a vegetable broth
Pork Noodle Soup
Wheat noodles, sliced char-siu pork, and mixed veggies in a pork broth
Udon Noodle Soup
Thick udon noodles and mixed veggies in a bonito fish broth
Chicken Pho
Gluten-Free. Rice noodles, sliced chicken in a chicken broth, topped with onion and cilantro
Extra and Sides
Steamed White Rice
Boiled Rice Noodle
Boiled Wheat Noodle
Kimchi
Boiled Vegetables Dumplings
Three Vegetables Dumplings
Boiled Mixed Vegetables
Chicken Soup
Boiled Udon Noodle
Beef Soup
Vegetable Soup
Beverages
Thai Iced Tea
Iced Honey Citron Tea
Aloha Guava Juice
Original Ramune
Japanese soda
Sprite
Diet Coke
Melon Ramune
Japanese Soda
Sparkling Water
Original Calpico
Non-carbonated yogurt drink
Strawberry Ramune
Japanese Soda
Bottled Water
Coke
Boba Thai Milk Tea
7UP
Aloha Passion Juice
Iced Green Tea
Sugar free
Coconut Water
Peach Ramune
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Recent Reviews
Read a good amount of reviews before deciding to try this place. Some people claimed the food tasted rotten. I came prepared. Before my partner and I were greeted, a lady spoke to a man who emerged from behind one of the front counters while having his phone out. I tried to think nothing of it. I ordered teriyaki tofu and rice, Kung pao tofu and rice, sesame balls, and a Thai tea. The food took the same speedy amount of time one would expect and wish for at a fast food establishment....
November 2023
Came in because I was craving phô.. I have to say I was disappointed with the flavor of it so I would not order that particular plate again.. however, their spork spring rolls are really good. I just wish their peanut sauce was a bit thicker... the salt & pepper wings def were the hit of the night. I would go back and order more wings if my stomach could handle it, lol... overall, I had a good experience there, and the staff was friendly.
September 2023
Came in because I was craving phô.. I have to say I was disappointed with the flavor of it so I would not order that particular plate again.. however, their spork spring rolls are really good. I just wish their peanut sauce was a bit thicker... the salt & pepper wings def were the hit of the night. I would go back and order more wings if my stomach could handle it, lol... overall, I had a good experience there, and the staff was friendly.
August 2023
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