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, high-protein, gluten-free, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, low-sodium, heart-healthy, glp1, mediterranean, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, atkins, tlc, renal, volumetrics, alkaline, zone, aip, carnivore, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
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.
Menu
Signature Bowls
Our Signature Bowls come with a unique sauce, our organic vegetable medley: chards, cabbage, bok choy, kale, broccoli, with either noodles or rice.
- 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charlie's Chow Mein - $10.95: Eggless wheat noodles, mushrooms, organic veggie medley, black bean sauce, green onions, pickled carrots and daikon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry Noodles - $10.95: Eggless wheat noodles, organic vegetable melody, coconut green curry, cilantro. Contains fish sauce. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaing Mai Noodles - $10.95: Eggless wheat noodles, organic veggie medley, thai-coconut yellow curry sauce, green onions, cilantro. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao - $10.95: Organic veggie medley, kung pho sauce, dried red chili peppers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hoisin Pork Rice Bowl - $10.95: Braised pork, homemade Hoisin sauce, jasmine rice or noodles, green onions, pickled daikon and carrots. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl - $14: Organic Canadian King salmon, Teriyaki Sauce, jasmine rice or noodles, green onions, pickled daikon and carrots. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hoisin Pork Sandwich - $13.5: Hoisin Pork on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry Chicken Sandwich - $13.5: Curry chicken on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich - $13.5: Teriyaki chicken on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Salmon Sandwich - $17.2: Teriyaki salmon on a Cubano roll, pickled organic carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, vegan chili mayo. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
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, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: lunch
- Goddess of Springtime Salad - $6.5: Organic baby spinach, red leaf lettuce, marinated organic carrots and daikon, creamy Tahini lime dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Cup) - $5.25: Crimini and white mushrooms, spicy tangy coconut broth. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Bowl) - $7.25: Crimini and white mushrooms, spicy tangy coconut broth. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Szechuan Mushroom Medley Topper - $5.8: Crimini & white mushrooms, black bean, organic tomatoes & chili garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu Topper - $5.8: Organic tofu, fresh ginger, green onion & sweet chili sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Organic Spicy Garlic Tofu Topper - $5.8: Organic tofu, house made spicy garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Green Curry Chicken Topper - $6.75: Free range chicken, green curry, cilantro–mint coconut sauce. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Chicken Teriyaki Topper - $6.75: Free range breast, Teriyaki Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- King Salmon Teriyaki Topper - $10.5: King Salmon, Teriyaki Sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Hoisin Pork Topper - $6.75: Braised pork, homemade Hoisin sauce.
Desserts
- Chocolate Pudding - $2.95: House-made vegan chocolate pudding. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 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, Pescatarian
- Kerri's Kreations Gluten-Free Vegan Cookie - $3.2: Assorted gluten-free vegan flavors. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Ginger Lemonade - $3.25: Fresh Ginger Lemonade.
- Hibiscus Tea - $3: House-made daily. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Water - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- La Croix - $2
Catering Trays
Each tray feeds about five to six people.
- Signature Bowl Tray - Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight - $45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Gado Gado - $45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Charlie's Pad Thai - $45 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Charlie's Chow Mein - $45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Green Curry Noodles - $45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Laughing Phoenix Red Curry - $45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Chaing Mai Noodles - $45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Chicken Teriyaki - $47 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Hoisin Pork - $47 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Green Curry Chicken - $47 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Szechuan Mushroom Medley - $41 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu - $41 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Spicy Garlic Tofu - $41 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Charlie Hong Kong
- Real Thai Kitchen — Thai
- Sala Thai — Thai
- Sawasdee by the Sea — Thai
- Sabieng Thai Cuisine — Thai
- Kao Sook Thai Cuisine — Thai
- Thai Heart — Thai
- Akira — Japanese
- Crepe Place — French
- Bagelry — American
- Lulu Carpenter's — American
- Beach Hut Deli — American
- Marianne's Ice Cream — American
