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Charlie Hong Kong

1141 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2105
831-426-5664
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Ranked #26 of 226 restaurants in Santa Cruz
Cuisines: Asian, Chinese
Dining options: After-hours
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Santa Cruz, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Charlie Hong Kong opened in 1998 at was once the Great American Weiner Works. I miss the hot dogs, but Charlie's has good, healthy (mostly vegan) Asian street food with a local twist. Their rice bowls are a great bargain, and the food is fast and fresh. It's mainly a takeout place, but there is some indoor seating, plus picnic... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Fabulous food; organic!!!!! Fast service, Unbelieveable prices, always has available seating friendly casual place

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This is my go to place for healthy, fast and delicious take out (or eat in too). I love their green curry noodles and my kids love the Little Dan. We have been coming here for years and just love it.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

This is a convenient Asian style noodle house near the Rio theater. Charlie tries to be healthy and inexpensive and is good for a modest meal, I personally would rather go to a Pho noodle house however none to be had in Santa Cruz. .

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Santa Cruz CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

Fast, inexpensive, good food. Mainly designed for take-out, although there is an simple eating area if you prefer.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

Great tasting healthy food at a very reasonable price! Lots of noodle and soup choices with great veggies. Nice outside covered patio area with picnic tables. Nothing fancy about this place, just a fun healthy affordable place to eat with great tasting organic food.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

so many treasures on the menu. Green curry noodles is my favorite. many sides you can add to your noodle bowl. Pay attention to the specials because they are truly special. If they have butternut squash soup: ORDER IT!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

Cheap, wholesome fare - bowls of noodles - you pick from various toppings. Vegetarian friendly. Cheap. No atmosphere - more like a cafeteria.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

Every few years I give it another try and every time I discover that the first few bites are good and then it seems like far too much of the same taste. Sauces tend to overpower the food.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012 via mobile

Regardless of whether you are vegan, vegetarian or an omnivore - you can get tasty, interesting food at a great price at Charlie's. We had takeout, so all I can say about the atmosphere is that the restaurant was deservedly crowded!

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