17 Best Thai Restaurants near Keaau

“The food is fantastic. Love the friendly helpful staff that always makes you feel so great. I make this a weekly stop and just wish it was open mare then just Fri. sat. And Sunday.“

“Went on Sun. 7/05/26, and it was delicious! I had Lava Shrimp and hubz got Red Curry Seafood! Service by lady owner upfront is amazingly fast, and we love her non-frill, yet friendly personality! Our favorite restaurant spot in Keaau too, because it's upscale beautiful inside, and a good reason to get dolled-up! The Thai Tea was a sweet, yet not heavy, perfect energy pickup for me! We'll always be back!“

“This is a gem of a restaurant, offering a fusion of Southeast Asian specialties. If you want to grab something fresh and delicious, but don't have time to wait, their lunch special is for you! From 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, you get your choice of rice or one of two types of noodles plus 1, 2 or 3 other items from the buffet. I got chow mein noodles plus the Tofu Eggplant. It came to $12.95, which is very reasonable for Hawaii and was quite filling. Definitely high quality ingredients. The eggplant was sweet and tender, the tofu was well prepared, and the noodles were fresh. The sauce was full of umami flavor with just a touch of heat. Perfect! You can sit inside a bright, inviting dining room or outside at a table in the shade and cool breeze. The young lady that waited on me was very sweet and helpful. Highly recommend!“

“Have always loved this place. It's so rustic and charming and being in downtown Pahoa is always a unique experience. Even their milder options still tend to have a good dose of heat so if you don't like that be sure to request extra mild. They do not sell alcohol but BYOB is allowed and they will give you wine or beer glasses to use as needed.“

“Excellent service and very good food. We also got a really good view of the volcano from outside of the restaurant.“

“Best food in all the Hawaiian islands. We ate here for my birthday earlier this year and it was so bomb!!!! The Papaya salad, Mango sticky rice, Pad Thai, Tom Kha and the Pineapple curry were elite! The drinks were also so refreshing. We wanna go back to Hilo just so we can eat here once again.
The family/staff were so kind. Thank you for making such a big impression on my family and I.“

“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 👍🏻“

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

“Okay used to be Rattana’s Thai Kitchen and the sign is still outside. It’s now Oy’s. Just the Thai hospitality makes me feel right at home. There is a sit down area inside that I heard opened a week ago, where I had my lunch. The Pad Thai with tofu was awesome; just the right flavors popping out here and there out of the noodles. The tofu was fresh. Even the drinking water was set on the table with a fresh lemon and herb and a straw which I didn’t use and returned. I am coming back for sure to visit Oy’s. Was asked as in traditions Thai restaurants do I like spicey. Not a big menu , just food done right, fresh, tasty and made to order. Khap Khun Krap. PS the order portion was huge !!!“

“Best green papaya salad on the Big Island“

“Hidden gem with the best authentic Thai food on the Big Island. Imagine having a Thai grandma custom make you everything and this is it! For real. Don’t let the ambiance of this small food court shape your opinions, let your taste buds explode. They take cash and card, and everything is made with care.“

“They also have a location on Kalakaua St. I've been to both locations and the food is delicious, this is my go to Thai restaurant. I always get some sort of curry, there are quite a few options. My husband isn't a fan of curry but there are still plenty of options for him too, which is perfect because i am a huge fan of Thai food. The portions are good, too.“

“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“

“Ordered to go twice while staying in Hilo. Incredible food prepared quickly! They are open later than many other places making it very convenient after a day of exploring. The portions are generous and everything is fresh. So so good!!!“

“Only Thai place I'll go to in Hilo, it's always guaranteed that the food will be delicious (my favorite is the pumpkin curry!), fresh, and flavorful. Sometimes they will be closed due to visiting Thailand and that's always a bummer but the wait is sooo worth it!“

“I have there 4 times and never disappointed. I’ve tried different dishes and they are the best Thai food. The chef even came to my table and asked if my dish was to my satisfaction as they made a special sauce as I was a vegan.“

“Recently ordered just the pho broth and veggies. Veggies were packed separately include the hoisin and chilis! Broth was flavorful and hot!

I have been going to this place since it first opened. The food, service and family is amazing and wonderful and the consistency has never changed.

Thank you for serving the Big Island all these years and in the future!“