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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Charlie Hong Kong
Dairy-Free at Charlie Hong Kong
Charlie Hong Kong in Santa Cruz has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu, Salad Wrap and Green Curry Chicken Topper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Charlie Hong Kong
Charlie Hong Kong in Santa Cruz has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Curry Chicken Topper and Kerri's Kreations Gluten-Free Vegan Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Charlie Hong Kong
Charlie Hong Kong in Santa Cruz has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu, Salad Wrap and Chaing Mai Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Charlie Hong Kong
Charlie Hong Kong in Santa Cruz has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga), Kung Pao and Szechuan Mushroom Medley Topper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Charlie Hong Kong
Charlie Hong Kong in Santa Cruz has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Cup), Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Bowl) and Hibiscus Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Charlie Hong Kong
Charlie Hong Kong in Santa Cruz has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Cup), Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Bowl) and Hibiscus Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Charlie Hong Kong
Charlie Hong Kong in Santa Cruz has 18 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu, Salad Wrap and Signature Bowl Tray - Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Charlie Hong Kong
Charlie Hong Kong in Santa Cruz has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu, Salad Wrap and Signature Bowl Tray - Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Charlie Hong Kong
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga) | 57.1 g | 52.9 g |
| Rice Bowl Tray - Green Curry Chicken | 56.5 g | 49.9 g |
| Rice Bowl Tray - Chicken Teriyaki | 62.1 g | 47 g |
| Green Curry Chicken Sandwich | 58.5 g | 40.7 g |
| Rice Bowl Tray - Hoisin Pork | 77.5 g | 40.1 g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich | 51.6 g | 38.9 g |
| Charlie's Chow Mein | 36.2 g | 33.1 g |
| Signature Bowl Tray - Chaing Mai Noodles | 95.5 g | 27.9 g |
| Kung Pao | 64.3 g | 27.1 g |
| Chili Sesame Noodle Salad | 31.2 g | 24.5 g |
| Szechuan Mushroom Medley Rice Bowl | 65.4 g | 19.7 g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl | 32.1 g | 19.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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: Halal, 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, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal 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. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC 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: Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal 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. Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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. Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Cup) - $5.25: Crimini and white mushrooms, spicy tangy coconut broth. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup (Bowl) - $7.25: Crimini and white mushrooms, spicy tangy coconut broth. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC 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, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Organic Spicy Garlic Tofu Topper - $5.8: Organic tofu, house made spicy garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Green Curry Chicken Topper - $6.75: Free range chicken, green curry, cilantro–mint coconut sauce. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free
- 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: Halal, Pescatarian
- Hoisin Pork Topper - $6.75: Braised pork, homemade Hoisin sauce.
Desserts
- Chocolate Pudding - $2.95: House-made vegan chocolate pudding. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pacific Cookie Company Cookie - $2.25: Assorted flavors. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kerri's Kreations Vegan Cookie - $3.2: Assorted vegan flavors. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Kerri's Kreations Gluten-Free Vegan Cookie - $3.2: Assorted gluten-free vegan flavors. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Ginger Lemonade - $3.25: Fresh Ginger Lemonade.
- Hibiscus Tea - $3: House-made daily. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Water - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Gado Gado - $45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Charlie's Pad Thai - $45 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Charlie's Chow Mein - $45 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Green Curry Noodles - $45 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Laughing Phoenix Red Curry - $45 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Bowl Tray - Chaing Mai Noodles - $45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Chicken Teriyaki - $47 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Hoisin Pork - $47 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Green Curry Chicken - $47 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Szechuan Mushroom Medley - $41 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu - $41 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Spicy Garlic Tofu - $41 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Hong Kong
- Is Charlie Hong Kong dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Charlie Hong Kong has 22 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu, Salad Wrap and Green Curry Chicken Topper.
- What can I eat at Charlie Hong Kong on a dairy-free diet?
- Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu, Salad Wrap and Green Curry Chicken Topper carry the dairy-free tag, out of 22 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Charlie Hong Kong have vegan options?
- Yes. 18 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rice Bowl Tray - Organic Sweet Garlic Tofu and Salad Wrap.
- Is Charlie Hong Kong gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Charlie Hong Kong?
- Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga), at roughly 52.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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