The Kung Pao dumplings were juicy but leaned more sweet than spicy; I personally would've preferred less mayo. The Thai chili dumplings were just perfect- tangy, savory, and full of flavor. The Thai peanut noodle soup had the perfect balance of sweetness, with soft veggies. We added tofu and chicken and opted for rice noodles to keep it gluten-free, which worked great. The noise level was moderate, the staff was friendly, and Ian was especially sweet. We drove up from San Diego so we made a reservation, though it didn't seem required. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Santa Cruz. read more

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My Son & I ate there yesterday and we both spent the night with the "trots"... (if you know what I mean) Portions were smaller than most places and the Food was twice as much as other restaurants, serving the same meals... Sorry but I can't recommend... read more

Top line: Hearty, flavorful, and affordable homemade dumplings! Share bowls of dumplings with friends dine in or take out! I love the creative styling of their homemade dumplings. You can choose between vegetable, pork, chicken, or shrimp dumplings (fried or boiled depending) with a variety of delicious toppings! Six to a bowl means that for around $14 it's basically an entire meal. These aren't tiny dumplings -- these are HEARTY portions of dumplings served in oval bowls. My favorite was the Mapo Tofu pork dumplings but I want to go back to try the Thai version. Pick a few and share with friends! read more

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They have some parking, so you don't have to park on the street unless it is really busy. Restaurant was clean. Seating was comfortable. Service was very good, efficient and friendly. You are allowed to choose your choice of meat for all of the dumplings, and I chose chicken. Pickled veggies - the cucumber was my favorite, quite good. Dumplings in hot chili oil - it tasted like a very hot (spicy) soy sauce, rather than traditional chili oil. Hot & sour dumpling soup was excellent - very large portion, steaming hot, dumplings are huge with a very delicate, tender wrapper. The taste of the soup was so delicious! Kung Pao dumplings had sauce that was like a creamy aoli. Despite being garnished with peanuts and scallions. I didn't particularly like it and would not order it again. Pan friend dumplings were done perfectly, garnished with cabbage underneath (i think it was cabbage and not lettuce). read more

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Chloe's kitchen was pretty close to our Santa Cruz hotel so we opted to give it a try. So glad we did. My shrimp dumpling soup was so tasty and the dumplings were huge with mounds of fresh shrimp inside. My wife had the large bowl of hot and sour soup which she said was her favorite ever. The staff was super friendly and the interior was spacious and well lit which was great for our old eyes. If I ever get back in the area I may just give Chloe's another try. read more

Chloe’s Kitchen - Shrimp Dumpling Soup with Bok Choi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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I came here directly from the bay to visit Santa Cruz today. I arrived around 1 PM. The parking lot is empty very easy to find. When you go inside, lots of seating. The staff/server is super friendly and welcoming. I wanted to try their most reviewed kung pao chicken potstickers. And oh my God, it is one of its unique dish. A lot of people are reviewing about their potstickers and are raving how good it is. Truly, it is very, very good. It's nothing that you would eat or find in the bay area. I think this should be one of the signature or chief recommended. Because it definitely feels like it's their own made dish. I was worried that it was going to be spicy because it's kung pao sauce, but surprisingly it was not spicy. It's a hint of spice and it has a kick to it. But it's not spicy if that makes sense. I also liked that they have a veggie option, pork option, chicken option to select this type of potstickers. highly recommend this place, especially their kung pao pot stickers. I definitely will come back again and maybe bring a friend with me as well. I was gonna go back for dinner to order more. But I was still full from the Boba drink that I had that evening. i'll definitely come back. read more

Chloe’s Kitchen - Kung Pao Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I wish this place was closer to Los Angeles. These were some of the best dumplings and soups I have ever had. I cannot recommend the Thai Peanut Noodle soup enough. It was so good. The dumplings were also excellent. Our waiter was really sweet and helpful with menu recommendations. There's nothing stand out about the decoration. Everything is practical. read more

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This is admittedly a few that is, now, from a few months ago, and assumes nothing has changed dramatically since last winter. So before it's *too* late to post my thoughts on a place I went with my dad when I was visiting a few months ago - with my first filter being "walking distance of where I was staying", I found this dumpling place I hadn't tried before, that wasn't there when I grew up in the area, so: now I have. The service was definitely great, start to finish. Admittedly it wasn't that busy when we were there, but everything was as quick as you'd expect, given the food was clearly made fresh to order, also as you'd expect. We were sharing, so I got to try: The walnut shrimp dumplings: excellent. Would definitely go back for more of those, and/or try other dumplings. They're great. Their chow fun, so... basically pad se ew (we eat a lot more Thai food in Long Beach, obviously.) Great noodles, great flavor, *decent* sized portion - I'm always a bigger fan of places that use Chinese broccoli, though. Broccoli was also a little overcooked. Pork belly curry noodle - not bad, but we agreed it wasn't as good as the other two. I'm always just a sucker for pork belly - the pork belly was great, the curry noodle part was just good. I did also appreciate that, while they didn't have a *large* beer menu, they did have a handful of solid craft beer options, and for very reasonable prices. So basically, I'd definitely come back when I'm back in the area if I'm thinking about Chinese food - mostly to try more of their dumplings next time, though. That seems to be the specialty. read more

I'm leaving this review about a month after our visit because I still randomly think about the amazing Coconut Curry Dumpling soup that it had. The broth was delightful with some nice veggies and a hint of spicy kick (I added tofu). I wish I could describe it better but all I remember is that It was utterly divine. I'm not a huge coconut fan or a curry fan (or a soup fan for that matter) so I have no idea why I ordered this soup but I'm so glad I did. I will be back to get it again. The pan fried dumplings were good but they didn't bring enough sauce. A party of 3 doesn't want to dip into a single small to go sauce container. My daughter ordered the Chicken Pho, which she said was good. My son said the Spicy Garlic Shrimp was fine but he didn't love it. We ordered some drinks but we couldn't really tell what we were ordering because the drinks are located in a case up front. It was fine but just check the drinks before you sit I guess. The service was okay but they made us order online (no big deal) but then kept forgetting things. They also brought the dumplings out after we started eating our meals (not as the appetizer it was) so no one was really that into them at that point. In all honesty this place probably deserves like a 4 for some of these glitches but I had to give it a 5 because of the amazing soup, which I think about constantly. read more

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When visiting family in the area, we decided to try a new-to-us place. Chloe's Kitchen looked interesting, so off we went. The space itself is clean and modern. Though we arrived at 1:15p, it was still pretty busy. We were seated promptly, and our server made helpful suggestions when we said it was our first time in. They have lots of dumplings and many other options on the menu, including multiple gluten-free choices. My family members ordered and enjoyed a variety of dumplings that they shared. I selected the vegetable egg drop soup and sesame balls. The soup was in a large bowl of veggie broth, with a flavorful blend of tofu, egg, and veggies. The sesame balls made a great dessert with the slightly sweet red bean paste filling. There were at least 8 in the order so I gladly shared with the table. We all agreed that we would visit Chloe's Kitchen again. read more

I tried their Pork Thai Chili Dumplings, beef spicy dumpling soup, and garlic fried noodles. Their handmade dumplings tasted very good and were juicy inside when I bit into them. They were not the tiny ones, either. Most of the time, dumplings of this size could easily be dry, so this showed how much care they put into making and cooking them. The dumpling soup itself was very rich in flavor; eating it with the dumplings was a mouthful, but in a good, tasty way. Since these dishes I ordered can be customized with different choices of meat or just veggies, there could be many taste profiles. The garlic noodles complimented the dumplings' taste. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

Ordered take away Beef Pho and ginger scallion dumplings. The beef was cold, grey, dry and rancid. The pho came with old brown bean sprouts and a small shoot of Thai basil. Threw away beef and ate both with the tiny amount of basil and noodles no flavor. The dumplings were bathed in oil and overcooked mushy. This was the worst meal I may have had in Santa Cruz ever. Will never go back. read more

It was my first time here and it was ok. I did not enjoy it that much. I did like the garlic noodles though. The customer service was not bad. Clean tables and floor, that was a plus. read more

Chloe’s Kitchen - First time here - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Best homemade steamed and fried dumplings in Santa Cruz. Whenever we drive south to SC from LG, this is a must stop for us. It's a nice family owned business and always a comforting meal experience. The service is always friendly. You can't go wrong with any of the dumplings. Look forward to actually make room next time to try other dishes. read more

Some different dishes for a Chinese restaurant, and all of it delicious. Excellent service by the staff and everything came out hot and tasted great favorite among the locals. read more

While heading for Wilder Ranch, we spotted Chloes Kitchen and decided e will eat there after the hike. Oh it was good decision!! Their food is amazing. So fresh tasting. Loved the scallion cake, garlic noodles, and the dumplings! Plus, the place is nice! Well spaced and clean. The service is very friendly too. Enjoyed talking with owners (?) I think. Very good folks. Can't wait to drive to SC again! read more

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Amazing food! The staff were kind too! We keep going back. My favorites have been any soup.

We came here for an early dinner around 5 on a Wednesday so we were the only ones there for a while. The setting was nice and bright and felt comfortable. We ordered the pork dumplings, cucumber salad, and chicken chow fun . They make each item fresh when you order but we didn't need to wait long. The cucumber salad was super yummy. Upon request, they put the chili oil on the side so we could determine our own level of spiciness. The dumplings were also very good. The taste of the chow fun was good but a lot of the rice noodles were clumped together so some of the time I couldn't tell if it was chicken or noodle until I bit into it. Service was great. Chloe, the owner was very attentive. Glad we found this place on our visit to Santa Cruz. read more

I loved mo's dumplings and was disappointed that the lunch specials had changed. However, my meal was delicious. Service was quick and efficient. Restaurant was fairly empty when I visited on a Friday afternoon. Location is near many grocery stores and close to the beach. Great stop for a convenient lunch off mission street read more

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Nine of us showed up at Chloe's Kitchen after along hike at Wilder Ranch. Both Ian, the server and Chloe, the owner were warm and welcoming. Food came quickly and was delicious. We enjoyed every dish. Service was excellent. Highly recommended. read more

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We have tried a lot of dumplings but my son and I agreed that these dumplings were the best we ve had, probably ever. Pan-fried and soup dumplings, both just delicious. Rich taste, but not overwhelming and very layered. Very juicy. You just love when the taste explodes in your mouth. The garlic fried noodles were good too. Highly recommend. read more

All the vegetables were fresh and crispy.The Garlic Bok Choy was excellent, very fresh, Pork Belly Spring Rolls are great, vegetables inside were also very fresh and yummy, Korean sweet and Spicy Chickens Wings were very good , and also the pan Fried pork Dumplings were great, all the sauces that came with the dishes were excellent, will go back again.Service was attentive.Wine and Beer selection is limited. read more

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Excellent pork belly summer rolls- the pork and raw crunchy veggies were a great combination. Peanut sauce was light and not too sweet. Very yummy. Spicy sesame, chicken dumpling soup - wonderful, spicy broth, tasty house made dumplings. The crunchy bok choy, broccoli and cabbage was great texture to contrast the soft dumplings. The dumplings were substantially stuffed with filling. Very Yummy!! Will definitely be back to try more dumpling options. read more

Chloe’s Kitchen - Pork belly summer rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Solid 4 stars. I'm not a dumpling fan myself, so didn't try them myself, but my daughter LOVED the pork soup dumplings - so much that we had to order another. My husband also said the shrimp dumplings that were in his sweet and sour soup were super good. I got the coconut curry soup with chicken - which I was quite pleased with. Good level of spice - on the mild side, but still present. Chicken inside was tender. Would have preferred that it has ride noodles instead of wheat noodles though. My kids got chicken pho - it was on the blander side (as I've often found chicken pho to be) and the chicken in it was a bit dry. I want to dry the beef pho as I feel like that gives a better picture of their pho. It was pretty busy on a Sunday at 6, but they moved things along faster than I had anticipated. Having said that it was not as fast as most pho places or as most chines places. read more

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Delicious! Dumplings are amazing! The ginger scallion dumplings were the best! Fyi on maps it will say Mo's dumplings. Our service was great too, very fast and got us in on a Saturday. read more

The spot for comfort food. Lot of options on the menu including Pho and dinner entree items. Location has ample parking, and can get busy during dinner time. The Pho was decent and hearty portion size. The Special Sauce Spare Ribs was savory and would go great with some rice, but the sauce was a bit too thick and harden into a glump about ten minutes later. The dumplings was good but they were all the same shape/size/appearance which lead me to believe it's not hand made. Salt and pepper chicken is a must try, and the onion pancake is a good starter dish. The sesame cucumber was good if you're a sesame lover. read more

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Everything closes at eight in this town. Glad that this place was open for takeout after a hungry evening at the boardwalk. The staff here is very nice and helpful and accommodating. Looks like it is a favorite amongst locals. Our takeout was good. We got filling and packaged well. Spicy Asian wings were tasty And a teriyaki chicken that was served a little differently but good and flavorful. read more

Best Chinese food in town! Don't miss the addictive spicy green beans. Chloe and the staff are all friendly, attentive, and every meal we've had there is top notch. It does get busy but who can blame people for crowding to this amazing place. The soups are great, the red oil wontons are even better than the ones we used to get at O'mei, and it's reasonably priced to boot. Chloe and Mo really fixed this place up and we're stoked to have such a great spot on the Westside. read more

A group of six of us had a really great dinner here a week ago. We ordered several dishes and shared everything. Lots of variety on the menu. The dumplings variations were unique and tasty but my favorite was the beef noodle soup that I ordered. Service was excellent and everyone was very nice and friendly. The restaurant isn't very big but it didn't feel crowded or anything. We didn't have any trouble finding parking in the lot. Thank you for the great meal! read more

Best food in Santa Cruz, period. Massive shout out to Chloe and her husband for always being so sweet. Go to this restaurant NOW read more

Chloe’s Kitchen - Me chilling at Chloe's - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Went with 6 people and got seated within 10 minutes. Pretty full restaurant with good service and ambiance. Recommend the soup dumplings. Sesame balls were small but very good and fresh. Dumplings in the soup were huge and didn't have much flavor. Hot and sour soup, and original dumpling soup weren't very traditional and were kind of bland. Nashville hot dumplings were interesting but not for my taste and a little raw. Original dumplings were okay. read more

Insane! Truly amazing. I had their veggie kung pao dumpling. Hands down the best dumpling I've ever had. read more

Chloe’s Kitchen - Veggie kung pao dumpling. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Awesome food!! We thoroughly enjoyed everything. Perfect for a chilly evening. Fresh and fast friendly service. read more

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Ordered to go because of my gfs stupid school, but it was very fresh and flavorful. Maybe one day I will dine inside to see if the food is even better, but even after take out it still remained delectably deliciously amazingly good. read more

While in town for a conference, I unfortunately discovered Chloe's my last night here. The service, staff and restaurant are all inviting. I had the pork dumpling soup and it was wonderful. I highly recommend you make it here for a meal. read more

I recommend the garlic noodles, soup dumplings, and beef noodle soup. Staff was kind and attentive.

Life altering experience. My dinners will never be the same in comparison to the masterpiece these passionate chefs created 10/10 review

Decided to try this restaurant that we had not heard of when we were driving back into town from the coast. Extensive menu and everything we ordered was delicious. The green beans were my favorite with a little bit of crunch and a little bit of spice read more

I now have a go-to Chinese spot in Santa Cruz! It was pretty full when we got there but we still got a table quickly and the service was very friendly. The soup dumplings were a big hit with the kids. I loved the shrimp dumplings in my hot and sour soup, and will be planning to try many more things on subsequent visits. read more

This was my first time here but definitely not the last. The food was sooooo good. We shared Korean dumplings, scallion pancakes and spicy chicken. It was more than enough for two of us. Service was very nice. Atmosphere is casual. . The food arrived quickly. I highly recommend this restaurant read more