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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 2701 reviews

What Gayle R likes about Real Thai Kitchen:
I like to visit here for lunch and generally get a bowl of ginger soup with either tofu, prawns or chicken. It's very gingery, fresh, the broth is outstanding. This little treat heals my spirit and makes all things better. They make an eggplant dish that's delicious too. Service is wonderful and the restaurant is always clean. My favorite Thai in Santa Cruz! View all feedback. What Lillian D'Amore doesn't like about Real Thai Kitchen:
Food was good but I've never heard of a Thai food restaurant where you have to order rice separate from the curry (for $3 each). Was extremely disappointing after getting back from picking up an order to have to drive back and pay for rice that should have been included from the beginning.Food: 4/5 View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 20 reviews
Alexzander
12.05.2023 - 10:51

Excellent Thai food in Santa Cruz. The basil duck was tasty and the shrimps in our Papaya salad were really drunk.

Malcolm
12.05.2023 - 10:51

I'm a tourist from Northern California. This was one of the worst experiences ever. The food looked great and imaginable, but the taste was a zero. I ordered a...

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Halie
12.05.2023 - 10:51

One of those friendly, slightly disorganized places that fit right into a neighborhood like a key fits right into a lock. You know, that place that sits right i...

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Rosario
12.05.2023 - 10:51

Fresh ingredients, great teastes, original dishes and fast and friendly service. The kids loves the fresh spring rolls and my wife love the vegetarian fried ric...

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Emma
12.05.2023 - 10:51

Thai food is good with lots of vegetables. We love soup, salads, Thai rice and all curries with coconut milk. Yummy.

Real Thai Kitchen is a neighborhood favorite, offering solid and friendly Thai cuisine. While some visitors were disappointed with the lack of flavor in their dishes, others found the Pad Thai to be amazing. The restaurant is known for its green curry, gluten-free options, and fast service. Customers appreciate the fresh ingredients and recommend trying the spicy noodles and original dishes. Overall, Real Thai Kitchen is a go-to spot for satisfying and authentic Thai food in midtown Santa Cruz.

Restaurantji
3.9 ★ from 211 reviews
Nnamdi
09.09.2023 - 07:20

This Pad Thai here was amazing. Everyone else we were with loved their dishes as well. We are all some legit Thai food connoisseurs and have eaten at more Thai...

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Angelina
09.09.2023 - 07:20

My favorite Thai place in town. I always get green curry. It’s gluten free. I usually can only tolerate mild spice but this place I get medium so go a level up...

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Abbey
09.09.2023 - 07:20

This is one of the best Thai restaurants in Santa Cruz!!! We enjoyed every bit of that lovely meal. And even enjoyed sticky rice…

Lillian
02.03.2018 - 17:13

Food was good but I've never heard of a Thai food restaurant where you have to order rice separate from the curry (for $3 each). Was extremely disappointing aft...

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Concetta
09.09.2023 - 07:20

I love it when a place confirms your order before it goes to the kitchen. It makes you feel more positive that you’re going to get what you ordered.

Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1401 reviews
Elija
05.09.2023 - 05:39

One of those friendly, slightly disorganized places that fit right into a neighborhood like a key fits right into a lock. You know, that place that sits right i...

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Bonnie
05.09.2023 - 05:39

Decent Thai food in Santa Cruz. The basil duck was flavourful and the (added) shrimp in our papaya salad was sou vided just right.

Amanda
05.09.2023 - 05:39

I like this place! I order takeout from here at least once a month. The service is friendly and the food is pretty good. The silver noodle soup is full of flavo...

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Evangelista
05.09.2023 - 05:39

My favorite Thai restaurant in Santa Cruz. The food is consistently great, prices are reasonable, and staff is friendly. My family's favorites to order are the...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 556 reviews
Isobel
27.06.2024 - 19:13

I popped in here on Christmas Eve day on a mission to find a veggie-filled snack among all the sweets. Luckily, the fresh rolls here are just the ticket,...

Khushboo
27.06.2024 - 19:13

Amazing amazing food, will come here again. Papaya salad, eggplant stir fry, pineapple curry, spicy eggplant, everything was incredible.

TRACY
27.06.2024 - 19:13

Quick service, quality food, and reasonable prices. The restaurant is small but mighty, lots of tables and and they get food out to you FAST. -Tom Yum...

Sirved
4.2 ★ from 512 reviews
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