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I'm visiting from San Francisco and was craving a warm bowl of noodles, so I decided to stop by. It's a Thai restaurant, but they also serve pho. Overall, the flavor was pretty good, and the sliced beef was tender. The stewed beef was a little chewy, and the noodles were slightly undercooked for my preference. Still, it was nice to have a comforting bowl of Asian food while traveling. The staff were friendly and the overall experience was pleasant.
Came to Sala Thai on a Friday night around 8:30pm. It was a short walk to the restaurant from the hotel. We were seated right away at a booth. Loved the decorations inside, especially the cute flower lamp shades hanging above seats. Order the Thai Ice Tea and if you don't like half & half like I do, they have coconut milk as an option! We ordered a large Tom Kha with mixed veggies + a side of rice. We got extra mushrooms which is our favorite! would definitely come back if I was craving Thai Food and needed a place for a quick dinner while visiting Santa Cruz.
My friend is vegetarian and there were many vegetarian options available here! The food was surprisingly QUITE good (dare I say... best Thai food in the area), coming from someone from LA. Flavor were strong and as a meat lover, I still loved all the vegetarian options they had. Interior is also beautiful and super cozy. Service was very friendly too. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend a visit if you're looking for Thai food!
A really cute, reliable local thai spot. This place is an absolute go to in Santa cruz. Their pumpkin curry is amazing, they have a solid collection of stir fry noodle options, mango sticky rice, and even pho. The inside decor is super cute too, with a faux thai roof overhanging part of the seating. Service is always efficient and friendly. Word to the wise: If you get the Papaya Salad, get it with no spice at all! I am a person who can handle spice, even visiting Thailand I got really spicy dishes and enjoyed them, but the medium spicy on the papaya salad was really overpowering, leaning to unpleasant. All in all, absolutely recommend as a date spot with with some XL singhas!
Ordered via DoorDash while staying in Santa Cruz for bachelorette. We under estimated the spice when people wanted medium, I probably should have ordered some mild items. But everything was SO good! We got papaya salad, to yum with prawns, pad se ew with beef, pad Thai with seafood, yellow curry with chicken, pineapple fried rice with mixed vegetables, and a jasmine rice to eat with the curry. We devoured it, our order came fresh, quickly and hot. The flavor was there and pretty authentic. Service was quick as we ordered via DoorDash and it came timely.
Sala Thai was fantastic to dine at! The pad kee mao had the perfect amount of heat and the vegetables in it were very nicely cooked. Highly recommend.
We had a great experience here! As vegetarians, we were happy to find plenty of delicious vegetarian options on the menu. The food was fresh and flavorful, and our server was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. We'll definitely be back!
So good! I ordered the pad Thai with prawns it was delicious. The crab ragoons are so good as well, nice and crispy and a good size. Tried some pangang with salmon curry that was also delicious with the perfect amount of spice. Totally coming back again!
Mmmmm mmmmmm good! I mean, mm mm GREAT! I've gotten takeout from Sala Thai numerous times with my teen and adult kids who also love Thai food. And today, we dined in, and we were happily rejoicing in the warm customer service (ie, quick seating, prompt ordering, water refilling, table checking). No one seemed rushed and everyone was courteous, even though there was a CONSTANT STREAM OF CUSTOMERS on a Sunday night, all the way til a few minutes before closing. I was astonished how busy they were, when other food establishments will show a trickle of fewer customers as it gets closer to closing time or close their kitchen an hour early. Not Sala Thai. It was clear people in Santa Cruz County and the vicinity know how good the food is here, like we do! Check out my photos! If only you can taste what we tasted. Our tummies were soooo happy! We hope Sala will stay here for a long time and never change their menu or way of doing business. In terms of ambiance, Sala is more of a cozy, warmly decorated restaurant than a fancy, overly-ornate Thai place like some I've seen. I appreciate the high ceiling and wood beams. The multiple items hanging off the ceiling makes the venue feel like a Thai restaurant in Santa Cruz... which it is. Haha. So it is perfect.
Had a great experience here! Our waiter was super friendly and helpful, making the whole visit feel welcoming from start to finish. The decor is absolutely beautiful--every detail is thoughtfully designed, even up to the intricate ceiling work. Food-wise, the Pad See Ew was delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked, still had a nice chew while being tender and soft. The meat was a bit on the tougher side, but the flavor made up for it. The roti was quite oily, but the thin, translucent layers gave it that satisfying, flaky texture you want. If you're into heat, be sure to ask for it spicier..this isn't traditional Thai spice level by default, but they can turn it up if you're up for the challenge.
1 month ago
After a morning at the beach, we decided to come give this restaurant a try! And we are so glad to have found this spot. The tom kha, papaya salad, beef ball pho, and grilled pork were all very delicious. Kids and adults approved! read more
1 month ago
The flavors were so delectable! We were impressed by the depth of flavor. Great options for vegans and vegetarians as well! read more
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2 months ago
I'm visiting from San Francisco and was craving a warm bowl of noodles, so I decided to stop by. It's a Thai restaurant, but they also serve pho. Overall, the flavor was pretty good, and the sliced beef was tender. The stewed beef was a little chewy, and the noodles were slightly undercooked for my preference. Still, it was nice to have a comforting bowl of Asian food while traveling. The staff were friendly and the overall experience was pleasant. read more
3 months ago
Came to Sala Thai on a Friday night around 8:30pm. It was a short walk to the restaurant from the hotel. We were seated right away at a booth. Loved the decorations inside, especially the cute flower lamp shades hanging above seats. Order the Thai Ice Tea and if you don't like half & half like I do, they have coconut milk as an option! We ordered a large Tom Kha with mixed veggies + a side of rice. We got extra mushrooms which is our favorite! would definitely come back if I was craving Thai Food and needed a place for a quick dinner while visiting Santa Cruz. read more
10 hours ago
My friend is vegetarian and there were many vegetarian options available here! The food was surprisingly QUITE good (dare I say... best Thai food in the area), coming from someone from LA. Flavor were strong and as a meat lover, I still loved all the vegetarian options they had. Interior is also beautiful and super cozy. Service was very friendly too. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend a visit if you're looking for Thai food! read more
4 days ago
A really cute, reliable local thai spot. This place is an absolute go to in Santa cruz. Their pumpkin curry is amazing, they have a solid collection of stir fry noodle options, mango sticky rice, and even pho. The inside decor is super cute too, with a faux thai roof overhanging part of the seating. Service is always efficient and friendly. Word to the wise: If you get the Papaya Salad, get it with no spice at all! I am a person who can handle spice, even visiting Thailand I got really spicy dishes and enjoyed them, but the medium spicy on the papaya salad was really overpowering, leaning to unpleasant. All in all, absolutely recommend as a date spot with with some XL singhas! read more
2 days ago
Ordered via DoorDash while staying in Santa Cruz for bachelorette. We under estimated the spice when people wanted medium, I probably should have ordered some mild items. But everything was SO good! We got papaya salad, to yum with prawns, pad se ew with beef, pad Thai with seafood, yellow curry with chicken, pineapple fried rice with mixed vegetables, and a jasmine rice to eat with the curry. We devoured it, our order came fresh, quickly and hot. The flavor was there and pretty authentic. Service was quick as we ordered via DoorDash and it came timely. read more
28 days ago
Everything was terrible. Spring rolls were just flour and water tiny bits of cabbage and carrot. Tom yum was disgusting-not tom yum by any means read more
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Sala Thai was fantastic to dine at! The pad kee mao had the perfect amount of heat and the vegetables in it were very nicely cooked. Highly recommend. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
We had a great experience here! As vegetarians, we were happy to find plenty of delicious vegetarian options on the menu. The food was fresh and flavorful, and our server was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. We'll definitely be back! read more
3 months ago
So good! I ordered the pad Thai with prawns it was delicious. The crab ragoons are so good as well, nice and crispy and a good size. Tried some pangang with salmon curry that was also delicious with the perfect amount of spice. Totally coming back again! read more
30 days ago
Mmmmm mmmmmm good! I mean, mm mm GREAT! I've gotten takeout from Sala Thai numerous times with my teen and adult kids who also love Thai food. And today, we dined in, and we were happily rejoicing in the warm customer service (ie, quick seating, prompt ordering, water refilling, table checking). No one seemed rushed and everyone was courteous, even though there was a CONSTANT STREAM OF CUSTOMERS on a Sunday night, all the way til a few minutes before closing. I was astonished how busy they were, when other food establishments will show a trickle of fewer customers as it gets closer to closing time or close their kitchen an hour early. Not Sala Thai. It was clear people in Santa Cruz County and the vicinity know how good the food is here, like we do! Check out my photos! If only you can taste what we tasted. Our tummies were soooo happy! We hope Sala will stay here for a long time and never change their menu or way of doing business. In terms of ambiance, Sala is more of a cozy, warmly decorated restaurant than a fancy, overly-ornate Thai place like some I've seen. I appreciate the high ceiling and wood beams. The multiple items hanging off the ceiling makes the venue feel like a Thai restaurant in Santa Cruz... which it is. Haha. So it is perfect. read more
Had a great experience here! Our waiter was super friendly and helpful, making the whole visit feel welcoming from start to finish. The decor is absolutely beautiful--every detail is thoughtfully designed, even up to the intricate ceiling work. Food-wise, the Pad See Ew was delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked, still had a nice chew while being tender and soft. The meat was a bit on the tougher side, but the flavor made up for it. The roti was quite oily, but the thin, translucent layers gave it that satisfying, flaky texture you want. If you're into heat, be sure to ask for it spicier..this isn't traditional Thai spice level by default, but they can turn it up if you're up for the challenge. read more
3 months ago
The food was bomb af ! Def will be back every time I am in the area. The Crab Rangoon was so bomb we had to order more ! read more
5 months ago
We love this place extremely great food! We eat here all the time. Delicious food and service! read more
Came here with my family during a trip to Santa Cruz because we absolutely love Thai food and had never been here. We were seated quickly and there wasn't a ton of people in the restaurant when we came for dinner. We ordered drunken noodles, papaya salad, and yellow curry. The food was good and filling. I'd recommend the curry and I'd be interested to try to other curries too. The restaurant is beautiful and by the boardwalk which was one of the reasons we also came here so we could walk around after. read more
3 months ago
The food and service were amazing. Hands down the best crab Rangoons I have ever had. They were crunchy and seasoned well. Loved the size and ratio of the spring rolls. We also ordered their cashew dish with chicken and their pad Thai with tofu. The pad Thai was a bit on the sweeter/saucier side, but both were great. Our waters were always full (very appreciated). read more
5 months ago
Everything was so delicious! We especially loved the fried sweet potato, pad see ew (best we've ever had), and pumpkin curry. The green papaya salad was very spicy, but really good- everything else was perfectly medium, as we requested. Plenty of vegetarian options for our one vegetarian diner. Also loved the lush plants and peaceful ambience. Can't wait to return! read more
2 months ago
4 months ago
First time here . Thai beef salad was absolutely delicious. Will be back . Curry and Thai chicken basil was good as well read more
I've gone to this restaurant many times over the last six years. The service and ambiance is great. The food is excellent. I've tried various dishes as I go. This time I had a grilled salmon dish with mixed vegetables, and white rice. The Thai iced tea with coconut milk is very good. The fried banana with coconut ice cream is also very good. read more
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Stopped by this place while in Santa Cruz and I must say, the food was delicious! Had the Pad Kee Mao and the tom yum noodle soup. I must say the Pad Kee Mao was the best I ever had. The dish was so flavorful. The tofu spring rolls were a first for me, but I enjoyed it. Definitely recommend! read more
6 months ago
Pad Thai is good Tom yum soup is on point Nice of them to have a bowl option wouldn't have finished a pot Good service Would come again read more
5 months ago
6 months ago
The place as you walk in is homie fill with beautiful flower lamps and cultural references. Our server was sweet and was wearing a unique outfit that made this place feel special. As my first time coming in to eat, I would always get their Thai tea, which is delicious. Food wise it hit the pot with everything tasting very good! read more
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Had such an amazing time the first time i was here i had tk come back! The chicken pho was genuinely the most flavorful ive had in a long time. had to run it back a second time #excited read more
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