It's one of the best feelings to visit a place you remember fondly from so many years ago and find that it's still just as great. My husband and I opted to have Thai food for dinner after arriving in Santa Cruz and dropping off our stuff at the hotel. Having been to Star of Siam many times when I was in college, I suggested we go there. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the interior had been renovated to be more open and modern, but still maintaining the same homey and charming feeling of a locally owned spot. We ordered red curry and drunken noodles with roti and rice on the side. The service was wonderful, with our orders arriving steaming hot out of the kitchen and smelling incredible! I'm happy to report that everything tasted as good as it looked and smelled. We were absolutely stuffed by the end of the meal, but it was so delicious that we just didn't want to stop eating. I'll always recommend Star of Siam to anyone in the Santa Cruz area! It's great for either dining in or ordering to go. read more

Star of Siam - Roti - Thai Near Me - Soquel, California

Star of Siam is a favorite for over 20 years. The recent remodel is great and the food and service has always been spectacular! The Mango Fish and Chicken Eggplant are my usual go to items. I highly recommend checking out this wonderful restaurant for anyone that have not had an experience. Thanks for the years of birthday celebrations, gatherings with friends and week nights not having to cook at home. Best regards, Darrell T. read more

We are visiting first time after re model and ownership change, interior is nicely done with great flooring to to ceiling, take a look at pictures with new prefix. We ordered Tom kha soup first and we forget to convey that we want to make it spicy, but later when we conveyed it was too late and they gave hot sauces to mix but, they don't taste great if you add spice later. As we had ordered a large size they brough it with a heating lamp to keep the soup warm till you finish. One mishap that happened was when I refilled my soup by leaning forward I toppled the whole thing becauce, the chair was not resting properly with all the legs, ruined the whole experience. But the service was good, they cleaned up and also replenished the soup. Soup itself was ok nothing elevated. Eggplant salad, which has Fried eggplant tossed in a flavorful Thai dressing, basil, cilantro, carrot, tomatoes, mushrooms, and crispy fried onions., eventhough we diligently ordered to be made spicy, they did not and latter brought some chopped thai chillies. But it did not help and not tasting great and the oily eggplants ruined the salad. Overall it was not great experience read more

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Very good yummy food. Good fast service. Fully vegetarian and vegan options. The best Panang Curry Tofu and Tom Kha soup ever. So flavorful food and yummy. Best find. read more

Star of Siam - Main desk - Thai Near Me - Soquel, California

I have been coming to this place for 25 years, and I know it has changed owners over this time. the food portions have suffered great shrink-flation. the portions are half of what they used to be. I gave this place at least 5 tries with the new owners but the last 2 were the skimpiest portions ever. I won't be returning here because it just doesn't feel like a fair price for the portion size. I hope the owners read this. people want and need to be treated fairly and get a value for our hard-earned money. read more

Very clean. Food is tasty. They use real galanga in their soups. Service was on point as well. I will be back. read more

Star of Siam - PINEAPPLE SALMON CURRY - Thai Near Me - Soquel, California

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I eat a lot of pad Thai, and this was not my preference. The sauce was very one note, not a lot of sweet, or sour, or anything. The chicken was bouncy. Granted, it was ready quickly, and the waitress was nice, but the food was mediocre at best. There is so much good Thai food in Soquel, so I think I'll be sticking with a different choice. read more

Star of Siam - Thai Near Me - Soquel, California

Came in on the Sunday between Christmas and New Years, easily got a table. Service was on, they kept checking on us and making sure we got everything we needed, even recommending portion sizes, so we didn't order too much. Inrenkoted unified rice and of Thai. However, they didn't ask a spice level for the duck curry. Wasn't really that enamored with it. The fried ice cream was made with a tasty coconut ice cream, but I wish they'd have served it with whipped cream. It's a nice family feel, so come with your loved ones. read more

Star of Siam - Fried ice cream - Thai Near Me - Soquel, California

We've driven by this place for years and stopped in tonight for the first time. The restaurant is very cute and clean. The service was quick, and friendly and we got a table for 3 immediately. The food was amazing. We got the pineapple fried rice, chicken satay, chicken pad Thai and Tom kha soup. Every dish that came we were even more impressed with than the last!! This will definitely be one of our go to restaurants moving forward! read more

I absolutely love this place. There was a time when I was coming here with a group of friends on an annual basis for close to 12 years. There are a few places that serve good tasting, quality Thai food and this is one of those places. I noticed, that there were some changes that were made since the last time I was here. The whole area is way brighter and it seems like there's a lot more space to walk around and sit. The food quality is still the same absolutely delicious. You'll see in the photos what we ate but the photos don't do any justice to the amount of flavor and seasoning found in each bite. I appreciate that they have vegetarian options and that those are often devoured before any of the meat options. The servers were amazing-all of our food was brought out in a timely fashion, still very hot and ready to eat. We had a good time there enjoying good food with good quality service. If you are passing through the area and looking for something like Thai food or if you are willing to try something new, this is the place where you want to go. read more

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I haven't been to Star of Siam for at least 5 years know and I was not sure if the food was still as good as before giving the change in ownership. Let me tell you I have high standards for Thai food and they did not disappoint. Ever dish was excellent! Probably the best Thai food in Santa Cruz 5 I highly recommend this restaurant! I'll be going back soon to try more dishes. read more

We enjoyed a wonderful meal and had great service. The restaurant was remodeled and it's very nice. The food is better than ever!

Some of the best Thai food we have had. The vegetarian options were great, esp the larb tofu!

Star of Siam is the best Thai food in Santa Cruz county!! The remodel was beautifully done, it's a very inviting space everything feels bright and clean. Their attention to detail and service is excellent. The family who owns it is so sweet, I believe all of their recipes are from their grandmother.. my personal favorites are their chicken sauté, crispy duck, and their yellow curry. Their peanut sauce is next level... Very happy to be supporting this place and will continue to do so! read more

My boyfriend and I visited Star of Siam for lunch when we were visiting from the bay area. We ordered the drunken noodles, spicy fried rice dish, and the chicken satay. The flavor of all our dishes was spot on and the spice level was just as we ordered. Everything was fresh and delicious. I also had a Thai iced tea which tasted house-made and was not overly sweet. The service was very friendly, and the restaurant itself is clean, bright, and modern. It's a beautiful place to enjoy lunch or dinner with friends or family. Star of Siam is definitely a must-try in the area! read more

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We ate there yesterday at 2 pm, Tuesday. The place had only one other couple there. The seating is strange, on one side of table, chairs. On the other side a hard wood bench. My butt was sore by the time we left. That is the set up throughout the large room. There are so many options on the menu, it is mind boggling, over 21. The description of the food is too long of a read. You could spend an hour just reading all the options for appetizers, entrees, etc. No hot tea comes with the meal. You order separately, an added on expense to the meal. It is so cheap for a restaurant to furnish a pot of tea to accompany Asian food. Unfortunately, neither myself nor my husband thought the food was that good. I had a refried rice entree, and my husband had a choi mien dish. Both were too salty, really not that flavorable. We each ordered the $16.98 lunch with soup, appetizer and entree. We left paying $44 for this meal with tax and tip. Definitely not worth the meal we had and very disappointed. We're always hoping a new restaurant succeeds. We won't be going back to this ione. read more

Had a great Mothers Day dinner here with family and it did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was 10/10, service was quick, and it's a nice updated ambiance. Will definitely be back read more

Star of Siam - Thai Near Me - Soquel, California

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Wow!!! Talk about amazing Thai! I was so sad when Star of Siam closed years ago but they have reopened with new owners and it's some how even better. Beautiful interior, friendly staff, and phenomenal food! We got the Salmon Lover and Beef Pad See Eiw. 10/10 will be coming back and recommending to friends. read more

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There is a new Star in the sky, and it's called Star of Siam. I'm so honored to provide the first review of this amazing restaurant on Yelp. I'll add more context and pictures later today, but this is not just the best Thai food around. It's the best restaurant. Incredible service, a great origin story, and super high quality food. read more

Star of Siam - Thai Tea with coconut milk - Thai Near Me - Soquel, California

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Overcooked, tough chicken in watery broths and lackluster curry. The interior is light and bright, but sparse and uncomfortable. Service did not appear to be staffed appropriately as we had a difficult time getting refills or our check. Man do I miss the original place...no idea how this new spot has a 4 star review... read more

Omg! I haven't been in here and forever and it is so cute! Food was so authentic and fresh too. We ordered to go and the service had it ready very quickly. read more

My friends and I used to go to the old Star of Siam. We loved the fish in their aquariums and the food. Unfortunately they closed for a few years so we were delighted to see they are open again! I have been there several times since the new opening and am very happy the food is just as good as in the past. The staff is very helpful and they did a nice remodel. My favorites are Real Thai and Star of Siam. I have tried other places but either the parking is not good or the food gave me headaches because I have gluten issues. But Real Thai and Star of Siam I never worry about gluten. They are great! I think you will be happy you chose either place! read more

Four for lunch. Started with Thai Snacks which were delish and vegetarian. Then ordered chicken pad Thai, spicy green beans with beef, and cashew chicken. Pad Thai was good but needed more (hot) spice. Green beans were perfectly firm and spicy. All entree dishes came with a healthy portion of meat- they did not skimp. Everything was delicious and the servers were very friendly! Easy parking. read more

Good food. Benches are very hard. Good chairs. No fish tank now, which is good. Pleasant waitress and hostess.

This is a small basic restaurant but the food and service were great. I was talking to one of the other customers who was there. He said he had been going there for more than 20 years and that the food was still super good even after it changed ownership. The chicken satay, fried rice and yellow curry chicken were very good. read more

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They are REOPEN! There hasn't been any good Thai food since their sad temporary closure. Lets support them in their long awaited reopening!

Great food and service especially red and green curries, coconut rice, and papaya salads!!!

The Santa Cruz, CA area is fortunate to have a number of Thai restaurants for our perusal. We now have 4 in the Soquel - Aptos area with a long shuttered one reopening under new ownership. That would be The Star of Siam in downtown Soquel. Eager to sample their offerings, I ordered my usual to determine the quality and taste of a Thai restaurant's food. That would be Chicken Satay with peanut sauce, Duck Curry with steamed rice and Nam Prik. When I asked for Nam Prik or Nam Jimm, the order taker seemed confused. Well, I don't speak Thai so I may have been using the wrong terms though they seemed to work at other Thai establishments. I described it and they nodded affirmatively. I may substitute Panang Curry and or Thom Kah Gai. These are my personal favs, your's may differ, so be it. This was a take-out order and it took about 20 minutes, which I don't think was extreme for a walk-in take-out order. The Satay was tough and dry because it was overcooked. Probably on a steam table while the curry was being prepared. The peanut sauce was nothing remarkable, missing the richness of coconut milk and spices. The accompanying cucumber salad, typical with satay, was also bland. This was not encouraging. I spooned the rice into my bowl, it was fine, and ladled on the curry. Aromatically it was missing the hints of Thai cuisine I like. The curry was thinner than I expected and seemed to be missing lemongrass and ginger notes. The coconut was in the background. The duck and vegies were perfectly cooked however. But the blandness of the curry detracted from that. Nam Prik is usually a mixture of chilies, garlic, shallots, lime juice and fish sauce served in a small bowl. I got an attempt but it was missing heat and the wonderful aroma of fish sauce. The chilies were jalapenos and no Thai chiles were to be seen. Overall, this was a disappointment. I do like spices and heat in my Thai food. They've been open for a while now so I would have expected the kinks would have worked out. While I waited a number of patrons arrived and a bunch of take-out orders were picked up so they seem to be appealing to a segment of the population. I doubt I'll be returning but I do wish them success. read more

We went to lunch at Star of Siam Had tasty green curry and tofu with vegetables Tofu was a little over cooked Will try it again Love the new clean place read more

Excellent food,ambience, and service!! Loved the chicken lettuce wraps - very flavorful.

Unfortunately, disappointing. I had been to this restaurant more than once when it was in its previous incarnation five years ago or so and their barbecue chicken was exceptional big piece(s)enough for two people and just full of flavor very moist. I decided to give it a try and it was very poor, basically a chicken breast and one drumstick with a little bit of some sort of Thai seasoning, the chicken itself was of poor quality, not much meat and for something like $17 it was truly not worth it .also ordered the drunken noodles because it sounded like it could be good and it was poorly prepared with Noodles that were not cooked properly. It was all stuck together very disappointing. I don't know who's cooking in the kitchen? Maybe they're not a Thai person but they really don't seem to know how to make good quality Thai food. read more

Used to love this place and I still think they're awesome but it is def somewhat inconsistent especially during quarantine times. My guess is fewer customers mean cutting costs. For example I ordered the pad see ew with soft tofu (and I've gotten it from here np) was firm tofu and tasted a bit sour like that flavor of food that's started to go bad. I'll stick to meat next time. The pad see ew had good texture but overall kinda bland and they charged a dollar fee for egg (I thought pad see ew was egg and broccoli??). Red curry was good but very runny and not red or hot whatsoever. The shrimp were big and juicy and perfectly cooked though! Ordered a green curry chicken for mom and she said it was very good. Mango sticky rice was solid. I thought mango was a bit sour and stringy but husband thought it was fantastic. Tasted like they might have toasted the sesame seeds which is nice. Really good customer service and they are thorough, making sure to look over your receipt and check items in your box/bag before giving your takeout. Super appreciate that and don't really see that much these days. Will probably still keep getting thai from here but not as often as we used to because we've been disappointed the last few times. read more

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I will not be coming back. Our server was rude and made us ask for chopsticks, and napkins twice. She left us with no way to eat or clean ourselves. It was only when I asked her if it was store policy to ask for these things ahead of time that she appologized as if she didn't notice before that moment. The chicken and beef were overcooked and my wife's soup was so bad she ended up throwing it out in favor of a movie theater hotdog. Aside from the overcooked beef, my pad thai was good. It's a shame because I have fond memories of this place from a long time ago and were glad to see they reopened. I guess they'll just be memories. read more

One of my favorite Thai restaurants in the area! Reliably delicious food. The appetizer choices are outstanding, and they always use fresh ingredients. There isn't much of an ambiance but the food makes up for it. Parking can be tricky. read more

We had just hiked nearby Nisene Park and spotted Star of Siam. My husband and I enjoyed the lunch special combo of Green Curry Chicken and Pad See Ew with Eggrolls and Satay appetizer. Combo included soup of the day which was Coconut soup and salad. The combo was so tasty and hit the spot. Lunch was a reasonable price and portions perfect for us. I wish I lived in Soquel so I could frequent this place. read more

The new owners are charming, the food is the BEST! Total makeover, pristine new look, comfortable and clean. Wonderful new "go to" again! Sara and Grace knock themselves out to make your experience a good one! read more

Review #1700! This is such a bright shining Thai star in a time when everything around us seems so bleak. Star of Siam is one of the best Thai restaurants in the area and I'm so glad that we decided to come here for takeout one night. To sum it up - great flavors, affordable prices, and huge portions! My roommate and I ordered five items together: egg rolls, Beef Pad See-Ew, Cashew Chicken, Red Curry with Pork, and their Mango Fish Curry. When we picked it up, everything came in large containers in a giant paper bag that we were shocked it was all for us! Their curry options were excellent! The Red Curry had great flavor and for only $11, you received a large soup container of the good stuff. Most Thai takeout would only give you enough to fill a small container for the same price. Their Mango Fish curry was the same and was my favorite of the two: a fantastic blend of red and yellow curry with fried tilapia and fresh mangos blended into the mix. So worth it! Their Pad See-Ew came in a large box as well and we were already so full from curry that we barely ate half of the noodles. It was a solid dish but I felt the flat noodles could have been charred a bit more to achieve that wok taste I love. Unfortunately, they also use normal broccoli since it's almost impossible to find Chinese broccoli in Santa Cruz. Star of Siam is truly one of the best Thai spots in the area and I can't recommend them enough. Come hungry, definitely! read more

Star of Siam - Curries, Pad See Ew, Cashew Chicken - Thai Near Me - Soquel, California

The best Thai food that I have had in the extended Bay Area. The Massaman Curry was delicious and generous portions and a nice presentation. The service was also excellent with a cheerful and helpful manner. Parking was available but may be limited during busy hours. The restaurant has a vey nice atmosphere and pleasing ambiance. read more

Our first dinner on the first night of our NorCal roadtrip. Their Potstickers are alright, worthy app. You get six. We ordered via Grubhub and I had to request a refund for the Papaya Salad because they gave us a Thai Salad instead. To give credit where it's due, the peanut dressing is delicious, as they claim. Pad See You is made in oil that isn't as fresh as it could be - there's a noticeable aftertaste. Massamun Curry is a good way to get your vegetables. I can't resist Mango Sticky Rice, though their mango could have been more ripe. The menu is huge, over 100 items, all drastically different. I'm sure this place has potential, but they might do better off they focused more. read more

WARNING - this place is closed according to their website. It's not updated here on Yelp and didn't know until we drove there because Yelp said it was open but ended up being closed and honestly looked abandoned. I couldn't give a true review since we didn't get to actually eat here but just wanted to let the community know so they don't waste their time driving there. Check their website for updates and hopefully they will reopen again soon and I'll be able to give them a 5 star review. read more