11 Best Thai Restaurants near Santa Cruz

“Friendly service and excellent food!“

“Awesome“

“Best Thai food … we been in so many Thai restaurants but this is way better, small family own they cook everything great and fresh. Need to Come and try it highly recommend“

“This is the first time eating at this restaurant is craving noodles my sons been here before I was very happy with I got the noodles the little appetizers everything was perfect Fast at Service clean restaurant I will definitely come back you’re gonna try some different“

“The kindest owners and chefs ever, used to go here as a freshman in college and shared stories with the eager owners. They'd create such a welcoming space and on-the-house freebies like desserts. Its such an underrated gem, hole in the wall spot. Please support local families! They'll feed you not only amazing food, but love too.“

“I have been here twice now. Crab Rangoon, green curry, sesame balls, and pad Thai were all good. I give the food five stars. For some reason there are never too many people there so they have not staffed up beyond the owners. But this does not seem to be a problem unless multiple parties come in at the same time. So far, for me, it has not been an issue. I knocked off a star for atmosphere only because it is a bit messy behind the desk and the lobby is a little tired. I don't mind any of this when the food is good. Ill be going back.“

“I visited Green Papaya in Aptos and had a generally great experience with some standout dishes. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the service was attentive throughout our meal.

We started with the fried potstickers and chicken satay. The potstickers were perfectly crispy on the outside with a savory filling, served with a nice dipping sauce and shredded carrots. The chicken satay had a beautiful char from the grill and was well-seasoned, though it could have been just a touch juicier.

For the mains, the pumpkin curry with shrimp was a highlight. The curry base was rich and creamy with a perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the pumpkin chunks were tender. We also tried the crispy duck curry, which featured a generous portion of sliced duck with a wonderfully crunchy skin that held up well against the flavorful red curry sauce.

Overall, it is a solid 4-star spot for Thai food in the area. The flavors are authentic, the portions are generous, and the presentation is lovely. I would definitely return to try more of their curry options.“

“This Restaurant is Always so great!! Food is Fantastic, great friendly staff and clean as can be.“

“What a great little spot! We stopped by to grab take out and ended up staying to eat inside instead. The service was great and attentive and the food was delicious! We did the fresh spring rolls, pad see ew, and yellow curry with level 2 spice. We devoured it all and enjoyed every single bite. Cant wait to go back!“

“Great local Thai restaurant! Flavors on point, better quality ingredients than usually found at your local. Everything was fresh, bright, and exactly what you'd want for a casual delicious meal. Service was also excellent, very warm and welcoming and food came out quickly.“

“Food here is always a delight“