11 Best Thai Restaurants in Hilo

“Best green papaya salad on the Big Island“

“INCREDIBLE green papaya salad! Everything else was excellent, too, but, man, that salad. So well balanced. I wish I could have more. It's primarily a take-away place, but there are two tables that you can use to eat there. All made to order by Ratana, who is the nicest woman. Really delectable food; definitely give it a try.“

“Great selection of fresh fruit, juices and muffins.“

“We have been enjoying food from Aloydee’s Thai Food for many many years. This is one of our favorite take out lunch spots. At times we would eat here multiple times a week. It’s right next door to the Hilo Farmer’s Market. One of the most underrated, off the beaten path lunch spots.

We usually take out, but there are also limited shared seating in a common area used by other little food spots in the area.

She has an amazing menu and everything always tastes so ‘ono (delicious). She has all kinds of noodles, curries, fried rice, papaya salad, summer rolls, Thai tea and veggie dishes. I’ve never had anything on her menu that I didn’t like. My young children also love her food and will even request to eat there.

Some of our favorites:
Pad Thai
Yellow Curry
Green Curry
Curry Noodles
Drunken Noodles

Lots of people LOVE her summer rolls and green papaya salad. You can get the spice level as you prefer.

You can call in your order ahead of time and have it ready for pick up, but only if you are certain you will pick up as she is a small business that could not eat the costs of no shows for food already cooked as she prepares everything fresh.

Wait time is usually around 15-20 minutes, sometimes little bit longer if it’s rush hour, but always worth it.

Vegetarian options: Green Papaya Salad, summer rolls, and you could probably make other dishes vegetarian if you just make the request.“

“Nim’s Chiang Mai Thai Cuisins

offers a true taste of Thailand with delicious, authentic dishes and exceptional service. The staff are welcoming and attentive, making you feel at home from the moment you walk in. From flavorful
Whether you’re familiar with Thai cuisine or trying it for the first time, this spot is a must-visit.“

“The Thai food here is great! The satay chicken was tender and perfectly cooked; even though it’s an appetizer, I made it a meal by adding jasmine rice and extra peanut sauce. The Dirty Thai Tea was also worth trying. My husband ordered the yellow curry, which came with rice, and the flavorful, spicy kick was just right.“

“We are traveling here to visit from FLORIDA. We ordered spicy Thai basil and mixed vegetables with cashew nut. They are so good. They are real authentic Thai food. Reasonable price and friendly service. Highly recommended 👍🏻“

“It's a "hole in the wall" / nothing fancy place for sure, but been coming here for 9yrs...always the same tasty and flavorful quality food. "Pong", the owner, always remembers what I like and gets it's served fast and hot“

“It's tiny and you'll miss this restaurant, if you're too focused on the obvious dining places. This tiny "hole-in-the-wall" serves authentic and distinctive Thai. Whether it's the peanut sauce, Thai iced tea, soups or fried rice dishes-no losers yet discovered on this menu. It has become a regular Hilo stop when we're doing the Farmers Market.“

“They were extra accommodating to my weird dietary restrictions. The food was great! The presentations with plates and bowels they had the food in was very nice too. Will definitely come back.“

“I went one afternoon with my family. This is a great little spot to check out! Really enjoyed the food! The Pad Thai was a wonderful balance of tomato-y and peanut-y. The service was good, if a little slow. It's a neat spot right across the street from the “