Betty Noodles Menu
Welcome to Betty Noodles, a charming Asian eatery in Santa Cruz, offering a fusion of Chinese and Japanese noodle dishes. Located at 431 Front St, this women-owned establishment boasts a diverse menu with many vegetarian options and a variety of beverage choices, including Japanese sodas and sake.
A standout dish is Betty's Super Soup, featuring a combination of meats and veggies in flavorful broths like coconut milk and curry or spicy garlic. Customers rave about the quick service, generous portions, and friendly staff. The cozy ambiance with outdoor seating options makes it perfect for gatherings or a casual meal.
Don't miss the opportunity to try the Veggie Dumpling & Tofu Super Soup or the Hot & Sour Super Soup for a vegetarian-friendly option. Whether you're a noodle enthusiast or simply looking for a hearty and delicious meal, Betty Noodles is a must-visit spot in Santa Cruz.
Chef Recommendations
Bettys Super Bowl - Chef Selection
(*Spicy*) Combination of meat and shrimp tossed in a spicy garlicsauce, served with a side of vegetable chow mein, topped with a friedegg.
Bettys Super Soup - Chef Selection
(*S*) Combination of meat and shrimp tossed in a spicy garlic sauce, homemade pork wontons, and a fried egg served in a pork bone broth.
Coconut Milk & Yellow Curry Super Soup - CS
(*S, GF*) Combination of steak and vegetables served in a spicy pork bone broth flavored with coconut milk and yellow curry.
Korean Fried Wings - Chef Selection
(*Spicy*) Five fried chicken wings in a spicy tangy Korean-style sauce, topped with sesame seeds.
Miso Udon Super Soup - Chef Selection
Combination of Beef and Shrimp,Mushroom,Soft Tofu and vegetable tossedServed in a Veggie broth flavored with Miso.
Salt n Pepper Fried Wings - Chef Selection
(*Spicy*) Five fried chicken wings in a spicy tangy Korean-style sauce, topped with sesame seeds.
Salt n Pepper prawns - Chef Selection
Spicy gluten free fried shrimps in shells sauteed with black pepper, jalapeno, and onion
Sezchwan Super Soup - Chef Selection
(*S*) Combination of steak and vegetables served in a Szechuan bonebroth flavored with Szechuan peppercorns.
Shrimp Spring Rolls - Chef Selection
(*Mild* *Peanut*) Shrimp, lettuce, vermicelli, carrots, and bean sprouts wrapped in thin rice paper, served with a mildly spicy peanut sauce.
Bettys Super Beef PHO
Rare sliced eye round steak, well-done brisket and flanks, tendon, beefball, fish ball, and tripe in a beef stock. Served with rice noodles.Topped with onion and cilantro. Lemon, sprouts, basil, and jalapeno onthe side.
Soup Dumpling
Six Pork Soup dumplings .
Spicy Orange Chicken
(*Spicy*) Fried chicken breast in a spicy orange sauce.
Bon Bon Chicken Noodle Salad
(*Spicy* *Peanut*) Shredded chicken, vermicelli, lettuce, carrots, and cucumbers in a spicy sesame dressing, topped with scallions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
BBQ Pork Bun
Steamed buns filled with sweet char siu pork
Salt n Pepper Fried Wings
(*Spicy*) Five fried chicken wings, jalapenos, and onions tossed with black pepper seasoning
Walnut Shrimp
Salt n Pepper Fried Shrimp
Spicy gluten free fried shrimps in shells sauteed with black pepper, jalapeno, and onion
Pork Spring Rolls
(*Mild* *Peanut*) Sliced char siu pork, lettuce, vermicelli, carrots, and bean sprouts wrapped in thin rice paper, served with a mildly spicy peanut sauce.
Pan Fried Pork Potstickers
Pan-fried pork dumplings served with tangy soy sauce.
Shrimp Spring Rolls
(*Mild* *Peanut*) Shrimp, lettuce, vermicelli, carrots, and bean sprouts wrapped in thin rice paper, served with a mildly spicy peanut sauce.
Korean Fried Wings
(*Spicy*) Five fried chicken wings in a spicy tangy Korean-style sauce, topped with sesame seeds.
Braised Pork Belly & Egg
Pork belly and hard-boiled egg slowly braised with soy sauce and spices, served with a side of broccoli.
Kung Bao Plates
(*Spicy*) Chicken stir-fried with peanuts and vegetables in a spicy sauce
MaPo Plates
(*Spicy*) Soft tofu in a spicy sauce seasoned with Szechwan peppercorns.
Spicy Garlic Plates
(*Spicy*) Sliced beef in a spicy garlic sauce
Garlic Soy Fried Wings
Five fried chicken wings in a garlic soy sauce, topped with sesame seeds.
Meat Appetizers
Vegetable Appetizers
Garlic Broccoli
(*Vegan*) Broccoli and onions sauted in a garlicky light soy sauce.
Bon Bon Tofu Noodle Salad
(*Vegan* *Spicy* *Peanut*) Fried tofu, vermicelli, lettuce, carrots, and cucumbers in a spicy sesame dressing, topped with scallions, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Fried Sesame Balls
(*Vegan* *Gluten Free*) Fried sticky rice balls coated with sesame and filled with sweet red bean paste
Crispy Cheese Wonton
(*Vegetarian*) Fried wontons filled with cream cheese, served with sweet and sour sauce.
Green Onion Pancake
"(*Vegan*) Pan-fried wheat flour-based pancakes seasoned with salt andscallions."
Spicy Green Beans
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Green beans and onions sauted in a spicy black bean sauce.
Salt n Pepper Tofu
(*Vegan* *Spicy* *Gluten-Free*) Fried tofu, jalapenos, and onions tossed with black pepper seasoning.
Stir Fried Taiwanese Lettuce
(*Vegan* *Mild* *Gluten-Free*) Taiwanese lettuce stir-fried with garlic and dry pepper.
Salt n Pepper Edamame
(*Vegan* *Mild* *Gluten-Free*) Edamame stir-fried with jalapenos and onions, tossed with black pepper seasoning.
Fried Veggies Egg Rolls
(*Vegetarian*) Fried rolls filled with cabbage, mushroom, and carrot, served with sweet and sour sauce
Cucumber Salad in Sesame Sauce
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Diced cucumber in a tangy sesame sauce, topped with sesame seeds.
Garlic Edamame
(*Vegan* *Mild* *Gluten-Free*) Edamame stir-fried with garlic sauce.
Tofu Spring Rolls
(*Vegan* *Mild* *Peanut*) Fried tofu, lettuce, vermicelli, carrots, and bean sprouts wrapped in thin rice paper, served with a mildly spicy peanut sauce.
Vegetable Tempura
Crispy Wonton Wrappers
(V)
Hot and Sour Nappa Cabbage
Vegan. Spicy. Napa cabbage stir-fried with garlic and dry pepper
Black Pepper Fried Udon
(*Vegetarian*) Thick udon noodles, scrambled egg, cabbage, carrots,bok choy, bean sprouts, and onions sauted in a black pepper sauce.
Coconut Curry Noodle
(*Vegan*) Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and onions in a yellow currycoconut sauce with wheat noodles.
Green Bean Sauce Noodle
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Green beans and onions in a spicy garlic sauce withwheat noodles.
Spicy Orange Chicken Noodle
(*Spicy*) Crispy fried chicken breast in a spicy tangy sauce with broccoliand wheat noodles.
Pad Thai Noodle
(*Gluten-Free*) Rice noodles, scrambled egg, bok choy, bean sprouts,and onions tossed in a tamarind sauce, topped with peanuts.
Spicy Garlic Noodle
(*Vegan*) Broccoli, bok choy, carrots, and onions in a spicy garlic saucewith wheat noodles.
Peanut Sauce Noodle
(*Vegan*) Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and onions in apeanut-tomato sauce with wheat noodles.
Bettys Super Bowl
(*Spicy*) Combination of meat and shrimp tossed in a spicy garlicsauce, served with a side of vegetable chow mein, topped with a friedegg.
Hoisin Sauce Fried Udon
(*Vegan*) Thick udon noodles, cabbage, carrots, onions, and bok choysauted in a hoisin sauce.
Chow Mein
(*Vegan*) Wheat noodles, cabbage, carrots, onions, and bean sproutssauted with a garlic soy sauce.
Mapo Tofu Noodle
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Soft tofu and onions in spicy sauce seasoned withSzechuan peppercorns with wheat noodles.
Teriyaki Noodle
Pan-fried chicken thigh or fried tofu and onions in a teriyaki sauce with broccoli,topped with scallions and sesame seeds, served in a sizzling iron platewith a side of wheat noodles.
Zha Jiang Chow Mein
(*Spicy*) Combination of meat, shrimp, wheat noodles, cabbage,carrots, and onions tossed with mushroom soybean sauce.
Zha Jiang Noodle with Pork
Ground pork braised in soybean sauce, served with wheat noodles andtopped with shredded cucumber and scallions.
Char Siu Pork Noodle
Char-siu pork, bok choy, and onions tossed in a garlic sauce with wheat noodles.
Special Spicy Chow Mein
(*Vegan*) Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and onions in apeanut-tomato sauce with wheat noodles.
Zha Jiang Noodle with Mushroom
(*Vegan*) Shiitake mushrooms, fungus mushrooms, and whitemushrooms braised in soybean sauce, served with wheat noodles andtopped with shredded cucumber and scallions.
Eggplant Sauce Noodle
(*Vegan*) Eggplant, bok choy, and onions in a black bean sauce withwheat noodles.
Braised Pork Belly & Egg Noodle
Pork belly and hard-boiled egg slowly braised with soy sauce andspices, served with a side of broccoli and wheat noodles.
Special Cool Noodle
Noodle Plates
Rice Plates
Coconut Curry Rice
(*Vegan*) Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and onions in a yellow curry coconut sauce with white rice.
Spicy Orange Chicken Rice
(*Spicy*) Crispy fried chicken breast in a spicy tangy orange sauce with broccoli and white rice
Kung Pao Tofu Rice
(*Spicy*) Fried tofu, green pepper, onion, and peanuts tossed in a tangy kung pao sauce with rice.
Char Siu Pork Rice
Char-siu pork and onions tossed in a garlic sauce with a side of white rice.
Teriyaki Tofu Rice
(*Vegan*) Fried tofu in a sweet teriyaki sauce with a side of broccoli, topped with scallions and sesame seeds, served in a sizzling iron plate with a side of white rice.
Mapo Tofu Rice
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Soft tofu and onions in spicy Szechuan sauce with white rice.
Spicy Garlic Rice
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Broccoli, bok choy, carrots, and onions in a spicy garlic sauce with white rice.
Teriyaki Chicken Rice
Pan-fried chicken thigh in a sweet teriyaki sauce with a side of broccoli, topped with scallions and sesame seeds, served in a sizzling iron plate with a side of white rice.
Peanut Sauce Rice
(*Vegan* *Peanut*) Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and onions in a peanut-tomato sauce with white rice.
Braised Pork Belly and Egg Rice Plate
Pork belly and hard-boiled egg slowly braised with soy sauce and spices with a side of broccoli and rice.
Fried Rice
(*Vegetarian*) White rice, scrambled eggs, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts and onions tossed in a light garlic soy sauce.
Green Bean Sauce Rice
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Green beans and onions in a spicy garlic sauce with white rice.
Kimchi Fried Rice
(*Vegetarian*) Homemade vegetarian kimchi, broccoli, rice, and onions sauted in a spicy Korean sauce topped with a fried egg.
Eggplant Sauce Rice
(*Vegan*) Eggplant, bok choy, and onions in black bean sauce with white rice.
Boiled Veggie Dumplings in Chili Oil
(*Vegan* *Spicy*) Homemade vegetable dumplings in chili oil sauce.
Crispy Veggies Dumplings
(*Vegetarian* *Spicy*) Six deep-fried homemade vegetable dumplingsserved with spicy sweet and sour sauce.
Walnut Crispy Veggie Dumplings
(*Vegetarian*) Six deep-fried dumplings with sweet mayo, candiedwalnut, lettuce, and broccoli.
Crispy Pork Wontons
(*Spicy*) Eight deep-fried homemade pork wontons filled with pork andscallions, served with spicy sweet and sour sauce.
Boiled Pork Wonton in Chili Oil
(*Spicy*) Eight homemade pork wontons in chili oil sauce.
Garlic Soy Crispy Pork Wontons
(*Spicy*) Eight deep-fried homemade pork wontons filled with pork andscallions, served with homemade garlic sauce.
Kimchi & Veggie Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried vegetable dumplings served with homemadekimchi, sesame, and cilantro.
Pan-fried Veggie Dumplings
(*Vegetarian*) Six pan-fried homemade vegetable dumplings servedwith tangy soy sauce.
Sesame Sauce Veggie Dumplings
(*Vegetarian* *Spicy*) Six pan-fried homemade vegetable dumplingsserved with sesame sauce and cilantro.
Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings
Six pan-fried chicken dumplings served with tangy soy sauce.
Sesame Sauce Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried chicken dumplings served with sesame sauceand cilantro.
Cheese Veggie Dumplings
(*Vegetarian*) Six Pan-fried Chicken dumplings served with Cheese,sesame.
Cheese Chicken Dumplings
Six Pan-fried Chicken dumplings served with Cheese,sesame.
Garlic Soy Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried chicken dumplings filled with pork and scallions,served with homemade garlic sauce.
Garlic Soy Veggie Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried chicken dumplings filled with pork and scallions,served with homemade garlic sauce.
Kimchi and Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried chicken dumplings served with homemadekimchi, sesame, and cilantro.
Mapo Tofu Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried chicken dumplings filled with spicy mapo tofu andcilantro.
Mapo Tofu Veggie Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried vegetable dumplings filled with spicy mapo tofuand cilantro.
Spicy Orange Sauce Chicken Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried chicken dumplings in a spicy orange sauce.
Spicy Orange Sauce Veggie Dumplings
(*Spicy*) Six pan-fried vegetable dumplings in a spicy orange sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken Dumplings
Six pan-fried chicken dumplings served with homemade teriyaki sauceand sesame.
Teriyaki Veggie Dumplings
Six pan-fried vegetable dumplings served with homemade teriyakisauce and sesame.
Soup Dumplings
Six Pork Soup dumplings .
Grandmas Dumplings
Noodle Soup
Vegetable Dumplings Noodle Soup
(*Vegetarian*) Wheat noodles, homemade vegetarian dumplings, andmixed veggies in a vegetable broth.
Spicy Sesame Noodle Soup
(*Vegan*) Wheat noodles and mixed veggies in a spicy sesame brothtopped with sesame seeds.
Spicy Ginger Noodle Soup
(*Vegan*) Wheat noodles and mixed veggies in a spicy ginger broth.
Spicy Szechwan Noodle Soup
(*Vegan*) Wheat noodles, bok choy, cabbage, and onion in a spicybroth seasoned with Szechuan peppercorns.
Udon Noodle Soup
Thick udon noodles and mixed veggies in a bonito fish broth
Beef Pho
(*Gluten-Free*) Rice noodles, sliced beef in a beef broth, topped withonion and cilantro.
Spicy Peanut Noodle Soup
(*Vegan*) Wheat noodles and mixed veggies in a spicy coconut-peanutbroth topped with peanuts.
Spicy Wontons Noodle Soup
(*Spicy*) Wheat noodles, homemade pork wontons, and mixed veggiesin a spicy pork broth.
Spicy Kimchi Noodle Soup
(*Vegan*) Wheat noodles, homemade vegetarian kimchi, and bok choyin a spicy Korean broth.
Bettys Noodle Soup
(*Spicy*) Combination of meat and shrimp tossed in a spicy garlicsauce, homemade pork wontons, a fried egg, and wheat noodles in apork broth.
Pork Noodle Soup
Wheat noodles, sliced char-siu pork, and mixed veggies in a pork broth
Vegetable & Tofu Pho
(*Vegan* *Gluten-Free*) Rice noodles, fried tofu, bok choy, broccoli,carrot, zucchini, and mushrooms in a vegetable broth, topped with onionand cilantro.
Spicy Curry Noodle Soup
(*Vegan*) Wheat noodles and mixed veggies in a spicy yellow curry-coconut broth.
Chicken Pho
(*Gluten-Free*) Rice noodles, sliced chicken in a chicken broth, toppedwith onion and cilantro.
Hot & Sour Noodle Soup
(Vegetarian, spicy) wheat noodles, soft tofu, mushroom, and bok choy in a spicy tangy broth, finished with whipped egg.
Bettys Super Soup
(*S*) Combination of meat and shrimp tossed in a spicy garlic sauce, homemade pork wontons, and a fried egg served in a pork bone broth.
Coconut Milk & Yellow Curry Super Soup
(*S, GF*) Combination of steak and vegetables served in a spicy porkbone broth flavored with coconut milk and yellow curry.
Kimchi Super Soup
(S) Combination of Steak and vegetable tossed. Served in a spicy pork bone broth flavored with Korean chili sauce. Come with napa cabbage, broccoli, Taiwanese lettuce, fried tofu, cilantro, and a side of Steamed White Rice or Boiled Wheat Noodle
Sesame Super Soup
(*S*) Combination of steak and vegetables served in a spicy pork bonebroth flavored with sesame sauce, topped with sesame seeds and chilioil.
Sezchwan Super Soup
(*S*) Combination of steak and vegetables served in a Szechuan bonebroth flavored with Szechuan peppercorns.
Shacha Super Soup
Served in a pork bone broth flavored with sha cha sauce.
Veggie Dumpling & Tofu Super Soup
(*V*) Homemade vegetable dumplings served in a vegetable broth.
Wontons & Pork Soup
Homemade pork wontons and sliced charsiu pork served in a pork bonebroth.
Braised Pork Belly & Egg Super Soup
(S) Combination of Braised Pork Belly,Egg and vegetable tossed.Served in a spicy pork bone broth
Miso & Udon Super Soup
Combination of Beef and Shrimp, Mushroom, Soft Tofu and vegetable tossedServed in a Veggie broth flavored with Miso.
Hot & Sour Super Soup
(*Vegetarian*) Wheat noodles, soft tofu, mushrooms, and bokchoy in aspicy tangy broth, finished with whipped egg.
Bettys Super Soup
Dessert
Japanese Pudding
Mochi Ice Cream
Green Tea
Boiled Rice Noodle
Boiled Mixed Vegetables
Boiled Udon Noodle
Steamed White Rice
Kimchi
Boiled Wheat Noodle
Chicken Soup
Beef Soup
Vegetable Soup
Vegetable Plate
Boiled Vegetables Dumplings
Boiled Pork Wontons
Extra and Sides
Beverages
Original Ramune
Japanese soda.
Lychee Calpico
Jasmine Green Tea Bottled
Sprite
Coke
Sparkling Water
Melon Ramune
Japanese Soda
Thai Iced Tea
7UP
Iced Honey Citron Tea
Aloha Passion Juice
Diet Coke
Original Calpico
Non-carbonated yogurt drink
Strawberry Ramune
Japanese Soda
Coconut Water
Aloha Guava Juice
Peach Ramune
Bottled Water
Boba Thai Milk Tea
Iced Green Tea
Sugar free
Iced Honey Lemon Grapefruit Tea
Iced Honey Lemon Ginger Tea
Hakushika Yoshino Taru Sake
300 ML
Ozeki Karatanba Honjozo Sake
300 ML
JEJU GEOMEONG ALE
Reneu Ale
Sapporo
TsingTao Beer
(Chinese Beer) 355ML
Kawaba Sunrise Ale Beer
(Japanese Beer) 330ML
Santa Cruz Mountain Pacific IPA
Local beer
Kirin Ichiban Beer
Asahi
Sayuri Nigori Sake
300 ML
Hana Kohaku Plum Sake
Soju
Bottled Japanese Craft Beer
Tokyo IPA
Beer & Sake
Red Wine
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
Glass
Merlot-Alexander Valley Vineyards
Glass
Lockwood Vineyard Pinot Noir
Glass