38 Best Thai Restaurants in Honolulu

“My favorite panang curry on island! Attentive staff and fun atmosphere.“

“Great out of the way place with authentic Thai cuisine.“

“We went there considering the reviews and weren't disappointed, we arrived at 1:30 PM, nobody inside so we didn't have to wait any minute, the lady was super nice with us, let us have the mild pad Thai and then let us put some chili if to our convenience.
The pad Thai is super good, we really appreciated the seasoning.
I got the chicken pad Thai while my partner got the tofu pas Thai, both very good.
Great place overall that we can recommend you !“

“Delicious food. The downside is the limited hours but I find time to visit this tasty eatery“

“Haven’t been here in a while. Food is still delicious. Hubby got the ice Thai coffee, yellow chicken curry and chicken satay. I got the Thai pho and the spiciest papaya salad. Normally,we get our own because I like it spicy and hubby does like spicy food. This time the papaya salad was super spicy so I took it home and mix it with other stuff I had at home to balance out the spicy flavor. Server was nice and quick. Nice quiet place to dine in for dinner. It gets crowded around dinner time.“

“Absolutely amazing little place! We were looking for something to eat after 9pm after everywhere else was closed and man am I happy I found this. Best service, amazing food! The cook came to greet us and made sure everything was to our taste. I hate spicy and the cook made all my food without being extremely spicy. You have to try the Pad Thai and their specialty rice. You will not regret coming here! Enjoy a new fav Thai. Don’t let it being a pub stop you from going! Very friendly and fun!“

“Quaint little mom and pop shop. Went here last night and the ladies working were very sweet.

Was in the area today so I came back for lunch. The place was packed, and understandably so! The food is delicious. I asked for spicy each time -they were nervous to give the white boy the spice each time and warned me against it. Just top tier fresh food and service. If I lived closer I’d be here 2x a week for sure! Also really good prices.“

“Large portions, good desserts and friendly staff“

“Good service , food was excellent would come back !“

“"Apple", the best bartender on the island, live local style music by Me, and great authentic Thai cuisine...“

“My husband and I really enjoyed their authentic Thai food! It's a small, cozy restaurant, but the food is delicious and very reasonably priced. The owner and staff are very welcoming and make you feel at home. We'll definitely be back. 😀“

“#Grateful Love you guys awesome food“

“Stumbled on this place right off base around lunch time. This “shack” is no fast food joint. Everything is made to order, so it takes about 10 mins to get your food after ordering. But the wait is well worth it!

We ordered the pangang curry and Thai boat noodles. Both were flavorful and fresh! For $12-$13 per meal, this was a large helping. I will say, the Thai boat noodles did have some chunks of lemongrass, cloves, and other sneaky flavor bombs that can get intense if you aren’t careful to pick them out.

I will come back again for sure!“

“Amazing Thai food! Every appetizer and entree was full of flavor and beautifully plated. The egg rolls, the papaya salad, the larb, crispy noodles, the pad Thai, and the curry were all 10/10. We had a big party and the service was great. Loved sticky mango martini too“

“Ginger chicken was delicious 😋“

“Last night, we went to Noi Thai Cuisine in Royal Hawaiian Center Building C, Level 3 – C308 2301 Kalakaua Ave. ​Honolulu, HI 96815 and it was amazing. The food really showed off what Thai cuisine is all about - it was full of flavor. We tried the BANGKOK RED CURRY and PAD THAI, both were delicious. Our server, Apple, was fantastic. She recommended these dishes and was super attentive to us. The whole experience was great. Apple made us feel welcome and shared interesting facts about the food. The restaurant felt cozy, like being invited to someone's home in Thailand. If you're into exploring Thai flavors and enjoying a warm, friendly service, you should definitely check out Noi Thai cuisine. It's not just about eating; it's like a quick trip to Thailand. Thanks to Apple, we had a memorable night.“

“In our one week stay in Oahu, my husband and I ate here for dinner twice! It was seriously so delicious. We ate only vegetarian options which were full of flavor, spice levels varied and were perfect. Service was really efficient and the staff was excellent. Its a small place but that didnt draw away from the experience at all. There is a lot of Thai culture throughout the restaurant, including decor and music. If we were close to this restaurant everyday I wouldnt have minded eating only here!“

“To Thai For has been a mainstay of Waialae Ave since before the pandemic. They are family run and the food is excellent. Highly recommended for families and groups: great selection of well made and delicious food, friendly service, and tasty as can be. Our favorites are the pad kee mao and the panang curry. We definitely enjoy supporting this local spot.“

“I just had the pleasure of trying Tom Kha Gai for the first time, and it was an absolute explosion of flavors that I savored with every spoonful. The rich, creamy coconut base perfectly balanced with the tangy zest of lime, the bright citrus notes of lemongrass, the warmth of galangal, and a subtle kick of chili made this Thai soup an instant favorite. I ordered from Bangkok Chef Nimitz in Honolulu, and they did not disappoint. The soup was fresh, aromatic, and delicious—definitely a dish I'll be craving again soon!“

“Greeted and seated right away. The service was great, they were friendly and attentive. Bright and clean seating area. We got the Pad Thai with Tofu and Spring rolls! We noticed that the sauce had a slight ketchup-y flavor to it but it was still good. The spring rolls were delicious! There was plenty of parking and I could see myself going again!“

“We had pad thai w/shrimp, fried calamari, panang curry and their fried chicken. Everything was ono and the service great. Thank you for a pleasant experience. We'll be sure to come back again. I do forsee a lot of take-out in the future.“

“Chicken laarb tasted okay. The ginger soup tasted really good. The shredded cabbage tasted really appetizing with its soup. I had this ginger soup a few times here, and I liked it every time. It's like a comfort food to me now. I'm just a bit disappointed this time because the meat was really tough. I had to really chew it. I almost choked one time when I just wanted to swallow it already.“

“Stopped at their food truck after a beach day at turtle cove and was not disappointed! Amazing food, looked great, and packed full of flavor! The guys working were so kind and helpful! One of the best vegetarian dishes I’ve had while on the north shore, the veggie stir fry was perfect and my boyfriends steak and eggs were good too (he says) and he is hard to impress—highly highly recommend this spot!!“

“Excellent currey. All their curries are great, lots of ingredients, just the right spices. Recently increase price, but they give you a lot of good. I ordered take out only. Did not tried their other dishes.

Parking: They only have a few shared parking in front of the restaurant.“

“I've been staying here for a few years. While dated in some ways, it is really well kept. The house keeping staff are really hard workers. There's parking on site which is HUGE in Waikiki. They're in the middle of updating a very dated fitness center. The pool area has also gotten a facelift and looks amazing.“

“The Vietnamese pancakes and iced coffee is a must try...“

“They are the BEST!!! My favorite is the garlic chicken! Everytime I come home for a visit I HAVE to come and eat here ❤️❤️❤️“

“A hole in the wall place. People mostly take out. Just a few tables for dining in. NO table service. Counter service only. Some of the dishes are very good like the oxtail or pho. But the pork ribs are very underwhelming(fried bacon slabs). Can’t beat the prices though.“

“I was reading the reviews and I agree service is very poor but I think it's a cultural thing, the two older ladies are just not chatty or cheerful, but once I started talking to them they were nice just not overly friendly, food was delicious so if you're coming here just keep in mind you won't be received on a red carpet or reverence.“

“Delicious my go-to spot in HNL“

“Located within the Maunakea food court. The food court, itself, is rather sad and decrepit looking.

I ordered a Lao papaya salad and Lao sausage with the very nice owner. She asked me for my spice level and I replied “the authentic way you eat it.” The salad itself was definitely spicy and I enjoyed every bite. Only criticism would be I wished the papaya was crunchier. I also like peanuts in my papaya salad but there were none in this version, I don’t know if the Lao version contains peanuts. The sausage was meaty and tasty.

I’d return to try their other authentic Lao dishes.“

“Muy divertido y muy amables las personas que lo atienden“

“This great Thai take out place offers all the classics at very reasonable prices in a convenient location. It is located in the food court area just outside of Don Quijote. Their food is all made to order and served up hot and fresh, as well as the operators are very friendly and take your order courteously. I ordered the Tom Kai Gai soup which is similar to the Tom Yum, but with coconut milk and tasty perfectly sizes of sliced chicken breast. I did order it spicy because I like the Thai chili kick, but you can get it mild as well and it will still be flavorful from ginger and kaffir lime leaves. The broth is light, yet very satisfying. I recommend getting a side of jasmine rice to go with it if you aren't getting anything else. One down fall to this location is the common seating area in the food court. Aside from being very busy with customer entering and exiting Don Quijote, there is an over abundance of homeless and crazies hanging out. It doesn't make for a comfortable dining experience if you aren't a bit thick skinned. On a plus note, if open, they do have an inside counter area that can seat about 2. I would definitely go back again as well as recommend this place to others.“

“Kim, Kevin, and the tasty food keep us returning. The only suggestion we would offer is that the food for the plate lunches be kept consistently on a food warmer that's turned on, rather than giving it an appearance that the food is heated.“

“Thai Issan has recently opened a second restaurant at the place that Thai Village was operating from.

The dishes were very traditional with fresh ingredients. I tried its Larb with pork and that was really good. We also got the drunken noodles with chicken and it was decent, not overly sweet.“

“Absolutely loved this place! The food was so good—flavorful, fresh, and you can tell they put care into every dish. I was genuinely impressed with everything we ordered. We ordered a lot (party of 12) And don’t even get me started on the ambiance… made the whole experience even better. It’s the kind of spot you don’t want to leave. Great food and amazing vibe—definitely coming back!“

“Highly recommend joining during Happy Hour! Delicious cocktails and incredible appetizers!“