This is hands down the best Thai spot in Santa Cruz. We have been going here since I was like 2. 18 years later, we still eat here all the time and take all our friends + family here. Highly recommend the seafood or chicken Thome Kha Gai with rice! The inside is also beautiful and feels like you are eating inside a golden palace :)

The Best Thai Restaurant Outside of Thailand! I have eaten Thai food all over the world, and I can confidently say that Bangkok West in Aptos is hands down the best Thai restaurant on the planet--(outside of Thailand obvi)! They're best known for their green curry and pineapple fried rice, and both are wonderful, but I also love their Tom Kha Gai, yellow curry, and anything with shrimp--it's always fresh and perfectly cooked, and of course Thai Iced Tea. If you're new to Bangkok West, start with the Bangkok West Combination appetizer sampler. It's perfect to share. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself is a hidden gem. The gorgeous gardens make for a serene entrance, and inside feels like a golden Thai palace. The décor is stunning, adding to the overall experience. If you love Thai food or just want an unforgettable dining experience, Bangkok West is a must! I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Came here for the first time and it was SO good. The atmosphere and decor is so cute and feels very authentic. The staff is pretty friendly but we did feel rushed at the end of our meal even though they weren't closing up yet and there were a couple other couples inside. The shrimp suits were SO good and the yellow curry had a great flavor as well and two whole chicken breasts. It was a lot of meat. I just wish they had more sauce so it doesn't get dry. You also have to purchase extra rice because even though both of our entrees came with rice, they "combined" it but did so by only giving us one small plate of rice. We would come back for sure when in the area.

Amazing Thai food for the area. Loved the traditional ambiance and service was amazing! We overheard our server say she was 70 to the other table, it hurt my heart a little that she was still working. We ordered the pad Thai and spicy basil fried rice - both excellent! Will definitely return the next time we're in the area

Bangkok West is amazing. The decor is fantastic inside and out. The service is fast and welcoming and the food is phenomenal. Favorites include: Tom kha (it has so much flavor! I love the artichoke), the pineapple fried rice (served in a pineapple!), the pad Thai, and their spring rolls(so refreshing and flavorful) Definitely check them out :)

Very cute Thai restaurant in Aptos. The decor is very cultural, making it feel like an escape to a foreign place. We ate family style, sharing an artichoke soup, salad, shrimp dumplings, pineapple curry and pad Thai. Everything was very flavorful and the service was very welcoming.

*Overall: Solid 4 stars* Menu: 5 stars There's a big selection and even lunch specials Food: 3.5 stars I've been to many Thai restaurants, and Bangkok West has consistently good dishes and is my favorite in the county. Location: 3 stars It is a large area right off the freeway with lots of parking, but it's a windy street to get to it and you still have to drive around the building to get to the front. It's not a big deal, but it can be confusing the first time you go. Ambiance: 5 stars Garden in the front is cool. The interior decor reminds me of actual temples in Thailand with all the gold! Service: mixed Sometimes I'll get someone who avoids eye contact and hurries past our table without saying a word, like she doesn't want to be bothered. And sometimes we get someone who smiles, fills our water glasses, and tells us to have a nice meal. It's a toss up. Price: 3 stars This is where it's hard for me because overall, I like this restaurant and know costs of goods have increased, but the prices still seem a little steep. There are also several places on the menu where there are additional cost, from choosing BEEF as your dish protein to adding rice because you can't eat beef and broccoli without rice! Taking 2 of my kids out for a quick Thai lunch at Bangkok Restaurant somehow came out to be $85! And we only ordered 1 cup of tea. My fave is thru pad see ew beef.

This is a must pit stop every time I'm in the area, I've been eating here since 2000. Some plates have changed to accommodate the local pallet, i prefer the old fashion menu that was more aromatic, apparently people complain about cilantro and other herbs in the spring rolls so they make them pretty bland and basic, this was a 2 out of 10 for me, I only ate one piece. I asked why they didn't have all the yummy veggies anymore, and I was told that too many people complained about them lol. So next time I was advised to request my rolls fully loaded. I ordered the green pan nang curry lunch special, my son ordered the curry rice with veggies and tofu and his girlfriend got the sweet n sour tofu with veggies combo. Everything was excellent! They absolutely loved this little GEM, they were so happy I brought them to my favorite spot from my Cabrillo College days.

Amazing food and service! The decor of the restaurant with the music and running water made for a pleasant dining experience. We ordered fried shrimp appetizer (#4), egg rolls (#2), pork fried rice, chicken pad Thai, and duck curry. I think my favorite was the pork fried rice. Such amazing flavors!!! The curry tasted great as well and the Pad Thai was exactly the flavors I was expecting. The service was so warm and inviting! Very friendly staff that checked on us a few times to make sure every thing was good. The food came out very fast as well, despite them being very busy with tables, a to-go order, and a rude customer that was complaining things were taking too long. They apologized to him multiple times, but he was just one of those people that like to complain. We had zero issues. And I never give 5 stars, but they deserve it for sure. If you want GREAT Thai food, fast service, and a very friendly and warm staff, look no further. Bangkok West is the place!