Hanloh

$$ • Thai, Vegan

Hours:
1011 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
(831) 854-7525

About Hanloh

Hanloh is a restaurant located in downtown Santa Cruz, known for its exceptional quality, taste, and presentation of food. The menu features delicious appetizers, including the fried tofu and tofu and cabbage salad, and perfectly cooked chicken, with the curries being particularly outstanding. The atmosphere is lively and trendy, showcasing a hipster vibe, although it can get quite noisy when busy. Hanloh offers a solid beverage selection, including good wine choices, but does not serve lemonade. The restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible.

Diners praise Hanloh as one of the best restaurants in Santa Cruz County, offering unique flavors that cannot be found elsewhere. While the menu might seem small and intimidating, guests are encouraged to trust the restaurant’s selections and try something new. The staff are friendly, and the ambiance is ideal for both special occasions and casual weeknight visits. The fried chicken is a popular choice, but every dish at Hanloh has received high praise. Recent reviews highlight how delicious the food is, with standout dishes like the cod, green curry, and black cod. The food is incredibly flavorful with delightful combinations of flavors, inventive ingredients, and beautiful presentation, yet never fussy or too delicate. Many customers also enjoy the setting, which is eclectic and effortlessly cool, with some browsing books while waiting for a table. The experience remains enjoyable for those seeking flavorful, well-prepared food, with a refreshing dessert option like melon with tapioca pearls. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, as the restaurant can be busy.

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Hanloh Reviews

4.6
47 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
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4
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Food
4.8
Atmosphere
4.8
Service
4.7

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I used Lalita's Hanloh catering service for an event with 100 hungry cyclists & volunteers this past weekend and it was a hit!! We enjoyed flavorful Thai iced tea, which Lalita was so generous to bring both Almond milk & Half/Half for those who didn't drink dairy. Everyone demolished the vegetarian spring rolls, which were cut to smaller pieces so that more people could try it. Her portions were full to the brim so I was very happy because the guests came back in waves and the...read full review

We visited the Hanloh Thai pop up for the first time at Shanty Shack last year. We were really impressed with Lalita's food. Everything was so fresh and the staff was super friendly. The portions were huge! When we were looking for a Thai cooking class recently we asked Lalita and luckily for us, she said yes!

Lalita brought all the ingredients to our home and taught us how to make Pad Thai, fried lemongrass wings (one of her most popular dishes) and papaya salad. We had...read full review

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Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5 - 9PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 5 - 9PM
Saturday 5 - 9PM
Sunday 5 - 9PM
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