I really like this place! The food was good, but more than anything the cozy vibes, cute panda art,…read moreand great service are why I can't wait to come back! Got the curry fried rice, tomato sizzling rice soup (love that sizzling crunchy rice hitting the hot soup!), and some very well piced Sapporos. On the whole the menu was really affordable and that makes me want to come back and try more dishes!

(Disclaimer: this review is based on a takeout order, so I can't speak to the in-restaurant…read moreservice. And maybe other dishes are better, so take this with a grain of salt. Salt...haha.) I am so bummed. I was soooo busy that I hadn't eaten the day before and was craving Chinese food. A friend suggested we grab food and head to the beach, so I decided on Panda Inn, which I'd been wanting to try for some time now. I ordered Singaporean style rice noodles, which is said to be cooked with eggs, and vegetables, and curry sauce. That sounded delicious! On the phone, they asked what protein (ie, chicken, pork), so I chose tofu, which I didn't know at the time had an additional cost. It was +$3 for tofu! (He should have informed me, I think.) The order was prepared quickly and was hot. It was seasoned (salted), but there was no curry flavor (I was surprised to read this in the menu!) I also saw, smelled, felt, and tasted NO TOFU. *sigh*. It wasn't a huge deal, except that I really wanted some substance since that was the main thing I was eating in 2 days, that was what I ordered so I was expecting to see it, AND I had to pay extra for it! All in all, I was quite disappointed.

The best Chinese spot on this side of the hill! If you live…read morein Aptos or anywhere in Santa Cruz County, you need to check out Four Streams Kitchen. I've been looking for a solid go-to Chinese takeout spot for a while, and this place absolutely knocks it out of the park. Do yourself a favor and order the Szechuan Boiled Fish (Sichuan Shui Zhu Yu). It is insanely flavorful, perfectly spicy, and easily one of the most legit, authentic Chinese dishes I've had in the area. If you prefer the classic American-Chinese comfort staples, those hit the spot too. The Kung Pao has the perfect balance, the potstickers taste completely house-made, and my family is obsessed with their chow mein.  The ingredients are always fresh (especially the veggies and seafood, try the fried prawns!), and the staff is incredibly kind and accommodating. Great portions, amazing value (especially the lunch combos).

I would give this 3 1/2 stars. It was the first time ordering last night through DoorDash. First, I…read morewill say that in the Aptos area this is far better than anything in this town, and way better than Panda Inn. I probably should have just picked up the order because $80 for Chinese food for two people is a bit steep and honestly ridiculous. The first negative thing is the fact that we ordered pork fried rice and ended up getting the fried rice but with chicken instead so OK, edible, but there is something about pork fried rice that I really like so that was disappointing. Also ordered their vegetable green bean with garlic sauce dish, and the green beans were cooked nicely although a side order of green beans for $16? Yes, I made the decision to order simply because I wanted a veggie with the rest of the meal. I ordered a chicken breast dish that was coated in some sort of a Panko-ish crunch. That was good although I wasn't expecting it to be fried. When you're hungry, you just eat it anyway... Truth. also had the potstickers which were typical nothing special, although they did serve it with some sort of a hot pepper sauce, which was good although the seeds in it were quite tough. They also pack a little container of what looked like white vinegar weird not at all like what you would normally have. We will probably try again as we explore the menu, but I will definitely pick up next time. Oh and finally with an order that clearly served two people they throw in one fortune cookie. How cheap is that? Jury is still majorly out on this place, but just wanted to share for now.

**Overall: 3.5 stars**…read more We ordered 3 dishes, and overall, we enjoyed them all, though the string beans were a little too salty. When eaten with rice, it was fine. The dishes we ordered were packed to the brim, and we are talking SO packed that the bag had sauce at the bottom that it made a mess of the boxes, sauce packets and fortune cookies (though YAY for getting fortune cookies). The fried rice was the surprising hit of the 3 dishes we ordered because it wasn't greasy and had the right balance of flavor. The chicken chow fun had noodles clumped together and a little bit of veggies, but somehow it tasted like it was missing something. I had to reach for hot sauce, which I rarely do since I don't like spicy foods! When ordering online, there was a comment section where I asked for utensils, but alas -- there were no utensils to be found. Other positives: - The people inside were friendly during pickup, and there were several customers inside already, so it was nice to see they were on top of customer service. - The restaurant is located in the adorable Seascape Village so you can walk around or have a drink before/after. So fun! - Easy parking because there's a large lot. **One thing to note when ordering To-Go** They had an AUTOMATIC 10% tip added to the order, so be aware of that before submitting your order in case you didn't want to tip or tip that amount. I was surprised to see that added to my bill without my knowledge.

One of my go-to spots when staying in the Aptos area--quick & convenient! The fried rice is really…read moreyummy but wouldn't try their wonton soup again as it was lacking flavor. Would come back and open to try other options.

It's our second time to dine here. We come here not for expensive, outstanding decorations but the…read moreauthentic Guangzhou area dishes. Outside: easy parking, basic decoration Inside: basic setting, 4-seaters and 10-seaters. Very nice, beautiful Chinese calligraphy, paintings and seashell crafts. Service: very friendly and professional Food quality: very outstanding and tasty Price & portions: affordable and worth trying It's a family running business. Will be back for more.

Shockingly rude people that will let you stand there for 35 minutes, even if your order is ready,…read morelooking you up and down and refusing to ring you up. The food is also nasty and expensive. I will never be back at this restaurant again and advise anyone else to go anywhere else.

I love everything about this restaurant. The owners and staff are incredibly kind and hard working…read more The decorations are very beautiful The food is absolutely delicious Everything that I've ever had from the menu has been exquisite This is by far my favorite Chinese restaurant An easy 10/10 without question.

Went there for the first time yesterday, got a war wonton soup, it was delicious. I got the large…read moreand it was huge! Very friendly staff, welcoming and pleasant. The inside of the restaurant is very nice as well, I will definitely be going back to try their lunch specials.

Does mostly takeout business, at least at dinner hour, but they do have tables for dine-in…read morecustomers who aren't neglected. I tried ginger and onion fish, which was big soft unbreaded fillets in a sauce which was OK but not particularly memorable. The slivers of ginger and onion were mostly at the bottom. Otherwise had a fair amount of veggies, mostly very crisp.

Loved the food and the service was very attentive and friendly. Very clean, parking in the back…read more Would definitely recommend and be back! We went here for the first time a few years back, but have been loving it since and do take out now. (No reason, just that we like to eat while streaming our favorite shows at home or fr hotel/resort rooms lol.) Eating in is nice too. Lots of delicious vegetarian options. Very authentic!

6 stars?! The Staff is super friendly, and the food is…read morephenomenal!! Clean, comfortable environment with no overwhelming noise! Sarah is awesome, she runs a wonderful restaurant and hires the best employees!! Joezy was a showstopper, she's possibly the best server I've ever had. Funny, kind, and on the ball. Didn't let my glass sit empty. Made us laugh throughout dinner, and gave us an overall great experience!! I highly recommend trying to get one of her tables if possible, she's amazing!! Make sure you tip her, she's a HARD worker!!!

Everything was amazing! We had the Garlic Chicken and Chicken w/ Eggplant lunch specials. They each…read morecame with some of the best hot n' sour soup I have ever had. Both chicken dishes were amazing, I wish they bottled the garlic sauce, it was pure heaven, with a mild kick, not too spicy. Pure perfection! The eggplant was damn near candied, unbelievably delicious. Perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness! I will definitely be back! Our only co

So friendly and accommodating, and the food really scratches that Thai itch…read more Reviews need like 80 characters I guess, so I am writing more.

I gave them 2 stars so the review wouldn't be buried. In the past they had decent spring rolls. We…read morejust paid $14.00 for a set of 4, that's $3:50 each roll. The roll was 75% cabbage, cucumber was larger than the tofu, and had one measly carrot string for color. Oh, and maybe 1 inch in width. Disgusted my $ had so little valve.

A true neighborhood treasure in Aptos…read more Bangkok West has been our family's go-to kitchen every couple of weeks since we moved here five years ago. Running continuously under the same dedicated owner for over 35 years, this restaurant is a masterclass in culinary consistency, warmth, and resilience. The atmosphere is stunning--adorned with handcrafted gilded Thai woodwork and warm ambient light that instantly makes you feel welcome. The hospitality matches the setting: the owner regularly stops by each table to greet guests, and the staff knows our tastes so well that we often just ask them to surprise us. Every dish is crafted with obvious care. The aromatic hotpot soups, rich and balanced curries, fresh rolls, and savory crispy roasted duck are absolute standouts. Even through recent supply crunches, the team has worked tirelessly to keep quality high and prices fair. Note for diners during the ongoing Highway 1 roadwork: Don't let the ramp closures deter you--it takes just a minute to navigate around the detour, and a meal here is worth every bit of the short detour. Support this incredible family-run gem!

Ambience is their top selling point. This review is for the lunch specials. Fast service, soup came…read moreout quickly. Food was good. Loved the fried rice.

Finally writing a review for a place I have been going to for a decade. This is our local treasure…read more- no fuss, fresh, honest food, being consistent. Menu cards are kept under the plexiglass tops on each table for easy viewing. Soups, appetizers, veggie, meat options all are good. This time we got- salt and pepper fish - crispy, well seasoned, white pepper coated, garlic and red chillies seasoned fish. Pepper steak - thinly cut beef with black pepper sauce and stir fried green bell pepper, snow peas, onions. Excellent mix of meat and vegetables. Chicken and Green beans- excellent combination of crispy green beans and soft succulent chicken cooked in soy sauce and cooking wine. Crab rangoon-, crispy, gooey fake crab mix inside. All in all great family owned and run place for american Chinese food.

I ordered the shrimp rice with vegetables from Chinese Village and it was much better than I…read moreexpected for the price. The food was hot, flavorful, and the shrimp tasted good. The vegetables were cooked nicely, and the portion was generous. This is a simple local place, not fancy, but it has a very normal and honest neighborhood restaurant feeling. Service was friendly and straightforward, and the order came out without a long wait. For the price, it was a really good meal. I would come back again for an easy and tasty Chinese food option.