36 Best Thai Restaurants in Honolulu

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

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

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

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

“Best chicken pad Thai! Chef T and her staff are all so friendly and they work incredibly hard to give everyone an amazing dish and experience. Wait times can be a little long when they are busy but that is because everything is FRESH and made to order. Pack your paitence and check them out!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“You’d never know you were in a strip mall, the atmosphere, the beautiful host who is graceful and so classy, the food was absolutely deserving of every star. It’s was wonderful and the Thai tea and everything we ordered was delicious. I commend the chef, the owner and again our graceful lovely host.“

“#Grateful Love you guys awesome food“

“Ginger chicken was delicious 😋“

“I love this place. Perfect for lunch or dinner. My favorite is Yen Ta Fo and husband loves Thai boat noodles. I went to Thailand and this place is authentic. TBH I think it’s better than the one in Thailand. Will always be coming here on regular basis when I miss Thai food.“

“Loved this spot! Delicious authentic Thai food, made by a local hardworking Thai woman. She was so friendly and inviting. I love supporting a local spot especially with great food. I had chicken Pad Thai and basil fried rice and they were both so good.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Large portions, good desserts and friendly staff“

“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. 😀“

“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!“

“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!!“

“The restaurant is located on South King Street, opposite Savers in Honolulu. The food is great here. Their Khoa Soi and Kra Pao (Thai loco moco) in their special menu is so ono. Drunken Noodle or Pad Khee Mao is a must have (please ask the waiter for it)! The service is nice and all staff are friendly. They have parking in the back of the restaurant or you can park at the meter stalls in front of restaurant after 6:30 pm. They also have Live Music on Saturday from 6:30 pm. We love it here!“

“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!“

“Excellent flavor and freshness“

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

“Love it lobby smells weird but for the price and location you can't beat it ,it's just at walking distance from beach and one of the finest malls ,everything is at walking distance

Rooms: Good condition rooms

Nearby activities: Beach, mall

Safety: Felt ok

Walkability: Everything is available at walking distance“

“Service was a bit slow but they were all friendly. The drinks are strong and the food is tasty. Parking is available at whole foods across the street. They can make items very spicy if you ask. I recommend the green curry and the drunken noodles.“

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

“Delicious my go-to spot in HNL“

“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 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.“

“Another Hidden Gem here in Kalihi at K&M Drive Inn in Kalihi next to Alicia’s Market.

They just recently opened, but they are slowly gaining many followers. The Oxtail Soup is loaded with 4 nice-sized Oxtails and for the $15.95 price you can’t go wrong. Love the strong presence of Star Anise and love the Veggies and Mushrooms throughout the Soup. It comes with freshly grated ginger as well.

The Fried Chicken Plate which came with 7 pieces of Chicken Wings with Rice and Mac Salad for $10.95. It was good at a reasonable price.

They do Take Out or Dine in. Love the vibe here and the service was very pleasant.

The only negative on this place is not the place itself but the limited parking situation.

Give this hidden gem a try.
Support Local Businesses.“

“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.“

“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.“

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