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    Coconut Thai Cuisine

    4.7 (79 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Pad see-ew!
    Aasha A.

    WOW! Blown away. The food - incredible. Tom kha - FIRE (literally - see the video); massaman curry - loved it; and pad see-ew -- so TASTY. Their Thai tea also smacks. Love this spot; will definitely be back!!

    Chicken Green Curry w/ brown rice
    Andrew K.

    I am a big fan of Thai food. Until I tried Coconut, I was like a lost puppy, just bouncing back and forth between Sukhothai and Star of Siam, never really getting what I fully wanted and feeling somewhat empty, but keeping a good attitude. Coconut Thai is my home. The welcoming atmosphere and decor is nice and clean/stylish and they have plenty of room to accommodate larger parties. All of the ladies there are friendly and service is swift and thoughtful. They have a great lunch special, similar to others in the area. Entree item + Rice + appetizer + Soup for under 20 bone dawgs. The apex of where flavor and value meet. On this day, I had chicken green curry w/brown rice and some chicken satay make my belly smile. The curry here has some nice depth and layers of flavor and I was scraping till there was no rice left. My buddy and I came here earlier in the week and got the Khao Soi soup w/braised beef and was consumed by a heavenly aromatic broth that I would be happy swimming in until my end of days. All of the flavors, all of the satisfaction. The movie I tried to make it through didn't have a chance after this Grandmother's hug in a bowl. Anywhoo, I'd love to keep this place to myself, but restaurants need patrons, so do yourself a favor and make your belly smile with the fantastic food from the Ladies at Coconut Thai!

    Papaya Salad
    Paulina D.

    One of my favorite places for Thai Cuisine in Santa Cruz. My big review is for the fresh spring rolls because they have so many ingredients compared to other places that are just bland. The other dishes are great too in portions and flavors. If you need spice, just ask! Very friendly service with a spacious and nicely decorated dining room. Highly recommend.

    Yellow curry
    Kristin P.

    Their mango sticky rice is the best I have had in Santa Cruz. This location is fairly new and definitely worth a try! I ordered a few different curry's on a Rainy day and they were both very tasty! Service was also quick and the employees had great suggestions.

    Nick L.

    I'm fussy about Thai food. I realize that most Thai restaurants don't have actual Thai people working there. I was hungry for something that would make me feel better while recovering from whatever bug is clogging heads around town, so took a shot at Thai as a recovery meal. Wasn't expecting to taste much (being sick) but was very happy with my meal. The Tom Ka (Gai .... I ordered with Chicken) was very tasty and generous. Filled with ingredients and had a special taste almost like the hint of butter (waitress said that it was not butter, but wouldn't share either} that provided a lingering satisfaction to each spoonful. I ordered the Duck Curry and it was delicious as well. It was prepared with a multitude of ingredients that provided a concert of flavor for this dish. Yum. The restaurant is in a nicely decorated spot in the Claire street Strip mall....what a find. It is a bit more expensive that most, but it is clearly an investment in the depth of each dish. I'll be back as soon as I am back in the area, even if not with a stuffed head that needed clearing.

    Cashew chicken, lunch special, and Thai iced tea with boba.

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    Thank you nick for a nice review. Hope to see you again.

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    4 days ago

    Super flavorful dishes! And quality ingredients! Def the best thai in Santa Cruz with the kindest people!

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    1 month ago

    The soup was amazing and so was the cashew chicken!!! I will come here again. Friendly waitress /owner

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    24 days ago

    I think this is some of the best Thai food in Santa Cruz! I usually get take out. Hope they consider using Door Dash soon!

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    4 months ago

    Good food, sweet staff we will definitely be returning! I have heard so many good reviews it has definitely lived up to the hype.

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    5 months ago

    Egg shells in fried rice ... smelly chicken in red curry ...not something would recommend anyone else ever

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    4.1(344 reviews)
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    I absolutely love this place. There was a time when I was coming here with a group of friends on an…read moreannual basis for close to 12 years. There are a few places that serve good tasting, quality Thai food and this is one of those places. I noticed, that there were some changes that were made since the last time I was here. The whole area is way brighter and it seems like there's a lot more space to walk around and sit. The food quality is still the same absolutely delicious. You'll see in the photos what we ate but the photos don't do any justice to the amount of flavor and seasoning found in each bite. I appreciate that they have vegetarian options and that those are often devoured before any of the meat options. The servers were amazing-all of our food was brought out in a timely fashion, still very hot and ready to eat. We had a good time there enjoying good food with good quality service. If you are passing through the area and looking for something like Thai food or if you are willing to try something new, this is the place where you want to go.

    We are visiting first time after re model and ownership change, interior is nicely done with great…read moreflooring to to ceiling, take a look at pictures with new prefix. We ordered Tom kha soup first and we forget to convey that we want to make it spicy, but later when we conveyed it was too late and they gave hot sauces to mix but, they don't taste great if you add spice later. As we had ordered a large size they brough it with a heating lamp to keep the soup warm till you finish. One mishap that happened was when I refilled my soup by leaning forward I toppled the whole thing becauce, the chair was not resting properly with all the legs, ruined the whole experience. But the service was good, they cleaned up and also replenished the soup. Soup itself was ok nothing elevated. Eggplant salad, which has Fried eggplant tossed in a flavorful Thai dressing, basil, cilantro, carrot, tomatoes, mushrooms, and crispy fried onions., eventhough we diligently ordered to be made spicy, they did not and latter brought some chopped thai chillies. But it did not help and not tasting great and the oily eggplants ruined the salad. Overall it was not great experience

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    Thai Basil - Best Thai Spring Roll in town! Deeeelish!!

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    4.1(358 reviews)
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    I Really Love Thai Food and have eaten at most of the Thai restaurants in and around the Santa Cruz…read morearea and that's why I say that Thai Basil (in Capitola) is by far the Best Thai restaurant I've ever eaten at and is probably one of the Best restaurants in Santa Cruz, period! Sure there are good Thai restaurants in Santa Cruz but they are what you would expect at any decent Thai eatery...But Thai Basil Is So Much Better than those other Thai restaurants! Rather small and unassuming, Thai Basil takes the normal Thai dishes and bumps them up several notches, serving you cuisine that is different from what you've gotten used to, from other Thai places! All of their dishes are unique, as they are so delicious and fresh, tasting like you're eating at a Thai home, rather than a restaurant! And in a way, you are. Thai Basil is a Family Run business that serves family recipes, as opposed to traditional restaurant dishes. Each dish looks and tastes different from what you might expect. The sauces explode with flavors of fresh herbs, spices and freshness that only comes from a family's favorite home recipes, cooked and prepared traditionally! Thai Basil is so definitely a "family affair"! Mom & Dad prepare the meals, (from their own recipes) while their daughter and son wait on tables. The more I went to this cafe, it became obvious that this was becoming a Capitola favorite too! You will see many locals eating here, store owners, city workers and law enforcement officers, filling up on the amazing Thai family food! So, my recommendation is that you get over to Thai Basil and eat like you're part of the family!

    Authentic food, great taste, you can choose between 1-5 spicy levels, we chose 3 and it was…read moreperfect. Crispy rolls were served hot straight from the frier-excellent! Enough stuffing. Green curry was authentic, umami and comforting.

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    Thai Basil - Pineapple curry. Excellent and a must try!

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    My Thai Beach

    3.6(316 reviews)
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    Such a lovely place! We came here after our beach evening in the Capitola beach. The view from this…read morerestaurant is just so amazing We ordered Roti Kanai, Tom Yum soup, Masamman curry with tofu with a side of brown rice. And the yummy sticky rice with mango. We enjoyed all the dishes, although massamman curry was a bit on the sweeter side. Soup was just perfect! Overall amazing meal on a beautiful day!

    We visited this restaurant last Saturday, April 11, because we were very hungry and it was the…read morenearest Asian spot to us. We were a group of 7 and 3 kids. My 16-month-old son is very active, as most toddlers are. He was walking around while I stayed close to him, trying my best to keep him from grabbing things. Unfortunately, he pulled on a small bell by the door and broke the string. I immediately apologized for what happened. What really disappointed me was the reaction from the cashier/server. Instead of handling the situation with understanding, she seemed visibly upset and made several comments, including telling me to "control your kid." That was honestly upsetting and unnecessary. Anyone who has a toddler knows that it's not that simple, and parents are already doing their best to manage situations like this. Good food can easily be overshadowed by poor customer service. Comments about someone's parenting, especially without understanding the situation, are uncalled for. Because of this experience, I don't feel comfortable coming back. I hope the staff can be more mindful and respectful toward families in the future.

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    Beautiful wall sculpture of Capitola Village (still work in progress)

    My Thai Beach - Rawang Curry is a rare, traditional Thai curry--rich, aromatic, and deeply flavorful. A classic old-style dish you don't often find.

    Rawang Curry is a rare, traditional Thai curry--rich, aromatic, and deeply flavorful. A classic old-style dish you don't often find.

    My Thai Beach - View from the restaurant

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