Charlie Hong Kong

About the Business

Specialties

Charlie Hong Kong opened on a bustling street corner in Santa Cruz in 1998. The purpose: to create a neighborhood eatery with a menu that offers healthy, sustainable, flavorful food at a great value -- and served fast! Today, we're a fun, one-of-a-kind place creating fusion dishes inspired by the savory flavors of Southeast Asia and California. We use locally sourced, organic produce to build our vegan-focused menu, and fish, chicken, and other meat options are also available -- we welcome all kinds here! You're welcome to enjoy your meal on our covered patio or take it to go. We know you're busy, active people who care about what they eat. You deserve lovingly prepared food that you'll love and that loves you back. That's what we're all about!

History

Established in 1998.

Established in 1998, CHK was conceived by two Santa Cruz foodies, Dan Alper and Charlie Deal. Dan, the engine behind the development of Noah's Bagels and Charlie, a local chef/founder of Oswalds. A year or so after a successful start-up enters Darryl (a friend and business associate of Dan) and Carolyn Rudolph. They brought their passion and love for Southeast Asian street food, Darryl's extensive background in food service, and the vision of feeding communities healthy, yet highly flavorful, sustainable food.Their fundamental approach to the business is based on generosity,and a desire to succeed by including all stakeholders--customers, employees, and vendors -- in business decisions.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Darryl R.

Business Owner

Darryl, or Rudy as he prefers to be called, is focused on sourcing the best quality ingredients he can find. He's passionate about developing his employees and providing a work environment which fosters teamwork, collaboration, professionalism, and fun. He strives to support local  businesses and commerce both through his business and personally. His partner and wife, Carolyn, is passionate about sustainability and loves nothing more than serving healthy food to the community. Carolyn spends a lot of her time working with the chefs on improving the menu.Carolyn loves writing and nature and Rudy loves Santa Cruz.