INDIA JOZE – 418 Front St. Santa Cruz, CA, 831- 325- 3633 indiajoze.com Q-Tips Say: Crazy hippy kind of place. Wine/Beer only. CASH ONLY.
Fortunately for Mrs. Q that had champagne: Armeli Prosecco-tiny Bubbles/Makes You Feel Happy -$7.00. One had wine and water.
Basa Filet Wok’d w/ Vegetables in Spicy Malay Nonya Chili-Garlic-Ginger-Wine Sauce -$13.00 was enjoyed by our daughter. Mr. Q $13 -Javan tamarind pesto curry with Vietnamese basa fish, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Mrs. Q had $13 -Fish and Chips Joze style. Gluten-free India-breaded Basa, Crispy new potatoes, and Joze Walnut-Garlic, Organic Garlic Ketchup. The Fish & Chips was not on the board in the restaurant, but I mentioned I saw it on the internet and, no problem, the owner said, “we can do it.”
Enjoyed our meals, the atmosphere and the lay back attitude and reasonable prices. Definitely a place to try if in the area. Yes, the owner does come around and ask how you are and did you enjoy your meals.