Charlie Hong Kong – Thai

This vibrant, high-energy corner hums with the rhythmic clatter of woks and the intoxicating aroma of toasted peanuts and simmering coconut milk. Diners find comfort in nourishing bowls of velvety peanut sauce, aromatic green curries, and tangle-heavy noodles that bridge the gap between wholesome ingredients and the bold, punchy spirit of Asian street food.

1141 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 https://charliehongkong.com/

Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Thai

Price range: $$

Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, atkins, south-beach, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, pegan, macrobiotic, slow-carb

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its reasonable pricing, guests often highlight the friendly and welcoming staff who contribute to a relaxed dining environment. Reviewers find the menu provides reliable and acceptable options for a casual meal, noting that the experience offers consistent value for those seeking an approachable neighborhood spot.

Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight - $10.95: Eggless wheat noodles, organic veggie medley, spicy organic coconut peanut sauce, organic peanuts, cilantro, green onions, pickled carrots and daikon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Gado Gado - $10.95: Organic veggie medley, mushrooms, black bean sauce, jasmine rice, spicy organic peanut sauce, organic peanuts, cilantro, green onions, pickled carrots and daikon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Charlie's Pad Thai - $10.95: Wide rice noodles, organic vegetable medley, tangy-tomato tamarind sauce, organic peanuts, cilantro, green onions, pickled carrots and daikon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Charlie's Chow Mein - $10.95: Eggless wheat noodles, mushrooms, organic veggie medley, black bean sauce, green onions, pickled carrots and daikon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Green Curry Noodles - $10.95: Eggless wheat noodles, organic vegetable melody, coconut green curry, cilantro. Contains fish sauce. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Chaing Mai Noodles - $10.95: Eggless wheat noodles, organic veggie medley, thai-coconut yellow curry sauce, green onions, cilantro. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Kung Pao - $10.95: Organic veggie medley, kung pho sauce, dried red chili peppers. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic

Rice Bowls

Bowl of jasmine rice with your choice of protein add-on. Garnished with green onions and pickled daikon and carrots.

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl - $10.95: Free range Rocky chicken breast, teriyaki sauce, jasmine rice or noodles, green onions, pickled daikon and carrots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Green Curry Chicken Rice Bowl - $10.95: Free range Rocky Chicken thigh, cilantro-mint green curry sauce, rice or noodles, green onions, pickled daikon and carrots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating
Hoisin Pork Rice Bowl - $10.95: Braised pork, homemade Hoisin sauce, jasmine rice or noodles, green onions, pickled daikon and carrots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Szechuan Mushroom Medley Rice Bowl - $9.75: Crimini and white mushrooms, black bean, organic tomatoes, chili garlic sauce, jasmine rice or noodles, green onions, pickled daikon and carrots. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu Rice Bowl - $9.75: Organic tofu, fresh ginger, green onion, sweet chili sauce, jasmine rice or noodles, green onions, pickled daikon and carrots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Organic Spicy Garlic Tofu Rice Bowl - $9.75: Organic tofu, spicy chili garlic sauce, rice or noodles, green onions, pickled daikon and carrots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
King Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl - $14: Organic Canadian King salmon, Teriyaki Sauce, jasmine rice or noodles, green onions, pickled daikon and carrots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Sandwiches

Szechuan Mushroom Medley Sandwich - $10.5: Mushroom Medley on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Spicy Garlic Tofu Sandwich - $10.5: Spicy Tofu on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Sweet Garlic Tofu Sandwich - $10.5: Sweet tofu on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Hoisin Pork Sandwich - $13.5: Hoisin Pork on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Green Curry Chicken Sandwich - $13.5: Curry chicken on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich - $13.5: Teriyaki chicken on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Teriyaki Salmon Sandwich - $17.2: Teriyaki salmon on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Salads

Salad Wrap - $5: Organic lettuce, pickled carrots and daikon, avocado, rice vermicelli noodles, fresh mint, rice paper wrap, signature Hoisin sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Goddess of Springtime Salad - $6.5: Organic baby spinach, red leaf lettuce, marinated organic carrots and daikon, creamy Tahini lime dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
Chili Sesame Noodle Salad - $8.3: Eggless wheat noodles, avocado, organic baked tofu, organic red leaf lettuce, organic carrots, sweet-chili sesame dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic

Soups

Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Cup) - $5.25: Crimini and white mushrooms, spicy tangy coconut broth. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Bowl) - $7.25: Crimini and white mushrooms, spicy tangy coconut broth. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga) - $9.55: Chicken broth, chicken breast, wide rice noodles, green onions, basil, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, fresh limes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic

Add-ons

Szechuan Mushroom Medley Topper - $5.8: Crimini & white mushrooms, black bean, organic tomatoes & chili garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu Topper - $5.8: Organic tofu, fresh ginger, green onion & sweet chili sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Organic Spicy Garlic Tofu Topper - $5.8: Organic tofu, house made spicy garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol
Green Curry Chicken Topper - $6.75: Free range chicken, green curry, cilantro–mint coconut sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
Chicken Teriyaki Topper - $6.75: Free range breast, Teriyaki Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
King Salmon Teriyaki Topper - $10.5: King Salmon, Teriyaki Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Hoisin Pork Topper - $6.75: Braised pork, homemade Hoisin sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Desserts

Chocolate Pudding - $2.95: House-made vegan chocolate pudding. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Pacific Cookie Company Cookie - $2.25: Assorted flavors. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Kerri's Kreations Vegan Cookie - $3.2: Assorted vegan flavors. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Kerri's Kreations Gluten-Free Vegan Cookie - $3.2: Assorted gluten-free vegan flavors. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol

Beverages

Ginger Lemonade - $3.25: Fresh Ginger Lemonade.
Hibiscus Tea - $3: House-made daily.
Coconut Water - $2.75
La Croix - $2

Catering Trays

Each tray feeds about five to six people.

Signature Bowl Tray - Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight - $45 Dietary tags: High-Protein
Signature Bowl Tray - Gado Gado - $45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Signature Bowl Tray - Charlie's Pad Thai - $45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Signature Bowl Tray - Charlie's Chow Mein - $45 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Signature Bowl Tray - Green Curry Noodles - $45 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free
Signature Bowl Tray - Laughing Phoenix Red Curry - $45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Signature Bowl Tray - Chaing Mai Noodles - $45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Rice Bowl Tray - Chicken Teriyaki - $47 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Rice Bowl Tray - Hoisin Pork - $47 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Rice Bowl Tray - Green Curry Chicken - $47 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Rice Bowl Tray - Szechuan Mushroom Medley - $41 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu - $41 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Spicy Garlic Tofu - $41 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic