Hanloh Thai Food

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1011 Cedar St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hanloh Thai Food, located within the unique Bad Animal Bookstore in Downtown Santa Cruz, offers a fusion of Thai cuisine and natural wines, all inspired by the rich traditions of Southeast Asia. Established in 2017 as a pop-up and catering service, Hanloh found its permanent home in 2022, creating a vibrant dining experience that emphasizes creativity and community connection.

Under the direction of Chef and Owner Lalita Kaewsawang, the restaurant serves thoughtfully crafted seasonal dishes that reflect both personal and cultural narratives. The name "Hanloh," a common greeting in Thailand, embodies the warmth and hospitality that the restaurant strives to share with every guest.

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Mina K.
8/23/2025

Wow, such a memorable dining experience! My husband and I saw this restaurant showcased on Check please, bay area, and thought the food looked amazing. Unfortunately we couldn't try anything that...

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Ji L.
8/17/2025

We were hesitant to come here because of the small menu, but so glad we did. we ordered the tofu and cabbage salad to start. Everything was perfectly crispy, with a good balance of lime and fish...

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Jake B.
6/10/2025

Unfortunately Hanloh didn't quite hit for us. We had heard awesome things, but we felt a bit let down here. We got an appetizer (stir fried noodles & tofu), a main (curried lamb), and a dessert...

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Maya K.
5/4/2025

Best thai in santa cruz hands down. Happened to come by this place on yelp and I'm so glad we gave it a shot. I have a lot of experience cooking/eating thai food and the dishes here were both...

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Hallie G.
3/15/2025

THE COOLEST DATE NIGHT SPOT. A Thai restaurant inside a bookstore??? Say less, I'm there. The vibes were INCREDIBLE to say the least. Not only is this place a restaurant and a bookstore, it's...

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