This place is unbelievably awesome. If I could give it 6 stars I would. I had the Pad See Ew with shrimp and it was delicious. My wife had the grilled Mahi and she was raving about it for hours. If you're in Maui this is the spot. Do it while you're doing road to Hana in reverse and it's the perfect to lunch. I will be back lol read more

Ae's Thai Kitchen - Ae's Thai Kitchen food truck - Thai Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

One of the best Pad See Ew I've ever had! Very flavorful with the right amount of spice, oyster sauce, garlic, and vegetables. I can't speak for the quality of their other dishes, but we really enjoyed sharing a plate of noodles here. The food was ready quick, and was a decent price for a tourist stop in the area. There are picnic tables to eat in the lot, but they get full quickly so you may just want to eat in your car. The service was nothing incredible, but I wasn't really concerned about how happy the cashier was to serve me, just my tummy growling. This hit the spot and I highly recommend the Pad See Ew to anyone who loves sweet and savory noodles. read more

Excellent excellent Thai food!! We ordered Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles and cashew Chicken without the cashews. The dishes were not overloaded with sauce or too oily as many tend to do. Each dish was perfectly seasoned. The veggies were fresh, crisp and plentiful. Overall portion size was good. The prices are Hawaii prices and you pay more than on the mainland but IT IS WORTH IT!! I have to say... this is the best Thai food I think I have ever had. Did I mention it came from a food truck?! Aaaamazing! read more

Ae's Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

The options for eating in Hāna are very limited. . . and even if you do your due diligence and research well in advance, the place you wanted to eat may be closed (for no reason). Lucky for us, Ae's Thai Kitchen was the perfect end to a magical Saturday in Hāna (note that most of the food trucks in Hāna are closed on the weekend). We started the day swimming in the freshwater cave at Wai'anapanapa State Park, followed by snorkeling at Black Sand Beach, a secret waterfall spot (that I dare not share on social media), then people watching at Kaihalulu Beach (Red Sand Beach, if you know, you know), Ae's Thai (we were hangry), and sunset swim at Hāmoa Beach. . . you haven't lived until you've experienced a full day of adventuring in Hāna. Truth be told, I'm not usually a huge Thai food fan (if you have recs send them my way). And before Saturday, I wasn't a huge fan of the service that I've received at various food trucks/establishments in Hāna either. Ae's changed my mind. But keep in mind, I cannot speak about how authentic the experience is because I'm such a novice when it comes to Thai cuisine. Michelle took our order and she was friendly, outgoing, patient, recognized her Kama'āina customers in the line (to give them $1 off each entree) and took the time to explain almost every menu item. The specials of the day were: Red Panang Curry (I watched two guys lick their plates), Seared Ahi with Papaya Salad, Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi (GET THIS) and Pork Karpo (Basil) Stirfry. Regular menu items were Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Drunken Noodles, Tofu and Veggie Stirfry, Chicken Cashew Stirfry, Ginger Stirfry, and Beef and Broccoli Stirfry. Each menu item is priced based on what kind of protein you get. None of the prices listed. Due to all the activities that I mentioned above we were ravenous and could really careless about the price. But I think the average price per entree was $15. We ordered a burrito at the food truck next door (mistake). . . two Coco Mahi plates (GET THIS), a chicken Pad See Ew (mild), and a Beef Broccoli (hot) (Michelle said this was her favorite menu item), and two Thai Iced Teas for $60 total before tip. There were three of us and we couldnt finish everything. I love spicy food and figured that Hawai'i doesnt really do spice, and the hot Beef Broccoli dish left a lingering burn throughout the meal. Next time, Im definitely going to get mild. If you're reading this and trying to decide between Surfin Burro (next door) and Ae's . . . AE'S ALL DAY. read more

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Ordered a side of French fries but it was way too salty. The kids ended up not eating it because of the saltiness. read more

Ae's Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

Best food truck at the end of the Hana Road. We all loved the food. The service was amazing, friendly, and fast. The food was to die for we wish we had order all our food from there. The prices were great and the food oh my gosh best food ever. There are many food trucks there but don't waste your time and money just go to Ae's and get the best Thai ever from a wonderful person. My son said love love the food. read more

Worst food ever, chicken was like rubber, tasted like it was days old :( wasted $17, had to throw out after a couple bites it was that bad.. read more

Food was very fresh and delicious. Shrimp basil stir fry (shrimp) w/ rice and drunken noodles (chicken) were our entrees. The protein and vegetables were very fresh. The rice was delicious as well. Also enjoyed the Thai iced tea. Highly recommend. We didn't know what to expect as we haven't eaten much at food trucks. read more

TOURIST TRAP!!! BEWARE. The food is mediocre and takes forever. Ae's Thai Kitchen is broken into 2 trucks. One has people poorly appropriating Thai cuisine and the other does burgers/sandwiches/tacos. My girlfriend went for the Thai cuisine and could not have been more let down. She said the people were kind of rude and the food was mediocre, which I can attest to. As for me, I opted for the other truck and got fish tacos. It took them 30 min to get the fish tacos ready and it was the most basic stuff I ever ate. I'm talking grilled fish with dry white cabbage, diced tomatoes, and some ketchup/mayo mix kind of sauce. Those fish tacos took the longest time to be cooked and were the worst I ever had before. Maybe they were overwhelmed? It also took them 30 min to get a hot dog ready! A HOT DOG! I'm talking about something that just needs to be boiled and stuffed in bread with basic toppings. Then it hit me! There were no locals around. We were all tourists who got played and were overpaying for some survival-type food. read more

Ae's Thai Kitchen - 1 of the 2 tacos for $14! As you can see, it's grilled fish, dry white cabbage, diced tomatoes and some ketchup/mayo mix - Thai Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

It's fine. Open later than some of the other trucks. Staff was friendly. Wait time was a bit long and the area had a lot of fly's...but it's outside, so to be expected. Stir fry and pad see ew both had a lot of vegetables which was great. Large portions, but the Thai flavor was missing. Good if you need to fill up after or before a hike. We didn't get to stop by huli huli or bbq since they were closed on Sunday which were our first choices read more

This Thai food is fantastic! I ate it both nights on my recent stay in Hana and it was some of the better Thai I've ever eaten. Definitely get the pork belly dish and the red curry. read more

This food truck is overrated! We stopped here for dinner, and it was our worst dining experience in Maui. They are overpriced for a food truck, but that's not a problem. I get it! Convenience and location make food here a little more pricy. We ordered the Mahi Mahi basil stir fry and chicken pad see ew. Both plates were soggy and saucy. Additionally, they did not taste good. The ladies working there are not friendly, and seem to be annoyed if you ask questions. The bench next to the truck was infested with flies, and could not eat in peace. There may be a hygiene issue that brings all the flies to the bench (no cleaning). We also ordered a milkshake from the nearby burger truck that is owned by the same owner, and it was literally melted as if you we drinking flavored milk. Bad experience overall. I won't come back here, and I do not recommend it to anyone. read more

Such a lovely find at the end of the road to Hana!! Large portions, fresh Thai specialties and fast service!!

If you in a Maui and visit to Hana, you must try this. As I am a every days home cook, an Asian, I have to bow this chef for his / her works. After few hours ride with serenity road , water falls, wild ginger plants, bamboo's forest, we get to Hana, this food truck already on my buckets list before we hit the road. I ordered crispy pork belly with Papaya salad and steam rice, my partner had green curry pork belly, both dishes were out of the world. It was super delicious , that is the one the best Thai food I never have entire my life even I been in Thailand. The seasoning, flavor, and texture done perfectly, although I couldn't finish my lunch because it large potions, but I didn't stop eating until all gone. This is a highlight of my trip. Thanks to Hana for wonderful Thai foods, and great memories for many's year to come. read more

Very good Thai. Pad Thai was very good although first time I had it cabbage. Shrimp were large and cooked well. The crispy pork belly was crunchy crispy and sauce was amazing. There is seating in the small parking lot. Food was served hot and fairly quick. Papaya salad was very good just needed a little spice. Overall I would order it again but I won't be going back on the road to Hana anytime soon. read more

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Alex's pumpkin curry is some of the most delicious I've ever had. An extremely generous portion that comes with rice and a salad. We also ordered a chicken cashew stir-fry and pad kra pow (holy basil) stir-fry, which were both very tasty. But I'll be craving that curry until I return to Hana. read more

We got to Hana in late afternoon. We were not expecting much but this place is pleasant surprise. The food truck is in a little area with three or four other food trucks. We were confused initially because there was a sign up the road pointing to a different thai place. We ordered the red curry and pad see ew. The service is great. We didn't have to wait too long since there weren't a lot of people at that time. Both items were very tasty and you get plenty of food. I have had other thai food at sit down places that cost twice as much and not taste as good this place. In terms of taste for the price, this place might be the best of our entire trip in Hawaii. Definitely recommend. read more

Get. That. Pork. Belly. Flavor was top notch and the pork kept a nice crispness. I am also a sucker for banana lumpia and theirs was delicious; doesn't even need the chocolate sauce imo. read more

Food was excellent. We eat a lot of Thai food across the US and I have to say the pumpkin red curry at Aes is one of the best Thai dishes I've had. Service was fast as it wasn't too busy in the area. Portion sizes are solid which helps offset things being a bit pricey. read more

Food was incredible, service was even better. My pad see ew was the best I've had in years, and my man running the truck made sure to take care of us in an above and beyond manner. Can't recommend enough, great spot! read more

This truck served the best coconut-crusted mahi-mahi I've ever eaten. It was crunchy on the outside and cloud-like inside. The servings were generous and the papaya salad tasted perfectly balanced with tart, sour, piquant flavors. This was one of the best meals on the trip! The crispy pork belly also was flavorful but truly nothing beats the mahi-mahi. read more

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Stopped by here this evening after checking into our Airbnb down the road. The staff were super friendly and accommodating since it was near the end of the day and they were starting to run out of things. I had the vegetarian drunken noodles with tofu and my husband got the pork belly drunken noodles and while I didn't personally taste his, he said the pork belly was fantastic. The dishes were perfectly balanced with the right amount of veggies & protein and the spice had a nice kick without being overwhelming (we got ours at a 3 out of 5 spice scale) If we ever come back this way we will definitely visit here again and we will definitely be spreading the word! :) read more

Nestled in a small little food truck park in Hana, I had this spot on my list based on research and promising reviews. Got the chicken pad thai which was quite disappointing.. Overcooked pieces of chicken breast, dry noodles and not enough salt! If you've had a good pad thai before, do not recommend getting this. On the other hand, I also got the crispy pork belly stir fry (krapow) with holy basil and WOW! Absolutely fantastic, to the point where I want to get this for lunch again to tomorrow. Crispy and succulent pieces of pork belly sautéed in a really tasty sauce.. I got medium spicy which was not spicy at all.. I found myself dipping pieces of pork belly in siracha but man.. Was this dish something m can't recommend it enough along with the Thai coffee. read more

This place was a pleasant surprise! We were craving for some spicy food and this place did not disappoint. We ordered Red curry (and requested extra spicy), the vegetables were fresh and the pumpkin was absolutely delicious. If you are travelling through Hana, this should be a must stop. read more

If you're ever in the town of Hana and looking for breakfast, this place will not disappoint. We especially enjoyed the croissant breakfast sandwich with eggs and sausage. Tater tots were especially crispy and delicious. Thank you for making our breakfast great! read more

Solid Thai food truck on the road to Hana. Decent vegetarian options and friendly staffs read more

Ae's Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

Let me start by saying the food here is great. My wife and I are vegetarians, and this was one of the few options we had in Hana that had multiple vegan options to choose from. I'm rating this 3 stars because of the service. Like I mentioned, this is one of the few places my wife and I were able to eat at, so we ended up coming at 11am when they were supposed to open. Turns out the food truck opens whenever they feel like opening. They saw us waiting and didn't address us. There was one staff member that was nice to us during the couple times we ate from here, but we didn't get good vibes from the others. Overall, don't expect this place to open or close at the times listed on Google, this seems to be a common theme with all Hana food trucks. read more

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Come hungry! But not too hungry, there's quite a wait for food. But it was worth the wait! The pork belly came with a side of rice and papaya salad, topped with an amazing dressing, very refreshing! Nestled in a food truck area. Also the Thai tea was great, not too sweet read more

Ae's Thai Kitchen - Thai style crispy pork belly & Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

FLIES FLIES FLIES YEAH... they're gonna get you.... So... This is a food truck and you eat outside so they night not have a lot of control over this... But there is a ridiculous (hundreds...) number of flies which will compete with you for your food. The people were very very friendly and the service was great. The food was good. Definitely try the banana spring rolls! I also had the fish curry which was ok. They're weren't a lot of things open and these guys were. Glad we stopped but just wish we had taken it to go! read more

Oh snap....Ae's Thai is one of the best thai food places I've eaten at anywhere. It's incredibly flavorful and the portions are massive and at a decent price point too. Holy grail on a trip? You bet. We got a chicken pad see ew and it hit all the notes you wanted - salty, sweet, good char on the meat and veg, plenty of noodles. It's a dish you want to just keep eating and eating, even when you're full because it's so good. You just don't want to put your fork or chopsticks down. If you choose fish as your protein, it comes with some huge hunks of fish, which I wouldn't expect from a food truck but they're generous in all aspects! If you're on the Road to Hana, I would make this my number one food choice to stop by for sure! read more

THEY DONT OPEN AT 11AM and They're rude AF. When you're desperate for food this will taste good though. I got there at 11am which is their stated open time and the woman inside the truck at the order window was straight mean mugging me so I gave her space since it was 11am on the dot: when I returned to the counter at 11:15 she said "we're not opening anytime soon". Didn't take my order until 11:40am. Only reason I waited was because there are few options in this area and I had to stick around for a local reservation. The child in kitchen filling Sauce bottles was cute but I kinda wondered why he wasn't at school on a weekday in October. read more

Visited while we were in the town of Hana. I tried their chipotle chicken sandwich and my fiancé had a chicken sandwich as well. Food tasted very fresh and good. They did not disappoint! Love that it's a small family owned business read more

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Wow, this place is nothing special so I don't really understand the good reviews. I only gave it 2 stars because it is a small operation in the middle of a small town in Hana. The best thing is probably the coconut mahi mahi but even that was decent. It was overly battered and the papaya salad that it came with had spinach in there to make it look more bulky. Pad thai had no flavor and each plate was $15 that I ordered. Def do not recommend this place. The only reason why I went here was because Pranee was closed. Fyi to the owner, pls use more fish sauce and sugar/salt etc.. Food was quite bland for being thai. read more

Good breakfast right here in Hana. Pretty sure all breakfast items are $16. Located at the food truck square in town. read more

Ae's Thai Kitchen - Breakfast menu. - Thai Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

Really amazing Thai food that was open past all the other food trucks. Loved the crispy fish

Nothing about this food is inherently bad but I would say it's mediocre on its best day. Two burgers and two orders of loaded fries were $60. It's a bit much for highly lackluster food. I wouldn't mind paying $50 for highly thought out food items but these just feel like someone's auntie is tired and just phoning it in. read more

Go with the fish! The noodles were closer to Chinese than Thai, and steak was overcooked. Fresh fish over rice was awesome

We went to Ae's Thai Kitchen for dinner while exploring Hana. It's a food truck and a fantastic option for dinner in Hana. Everything is made to order. They have a regular menu and a separate menu with their daily specials. We ordered the Pad Thai and Chicken Kaprow. The food came out after several minutes and it was delicious! The pad thai was flavorful, the vegetables, were very fresh, and the peanuts added a great crunch. My husband enjoyed his chicken kaprow as well. I had a bite of the chicken which was awesome. The staff was friendly and the vibe is relaxed. There are plenty of picnic tables to sit and enjoy their meal. Definitely worth a stop while in Hana! read more

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Got the grilled Mahi Mahi. Very flaky juicy perfectly cooked lightly seasoned fish with fluffy steamed rice. Did not need the huge salad. Appropriately high Hawaiian price. Decent portion. About three or four quarter inch thick pieces. read more

Ae's Thai Kitchen - Mahi mahi grilled fish with rice and salad's - Thai Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

REALLY good food, food truck or not. I loved my food but my boyfriend was a little disappointed in his noodles and after trying his food, I must agree which explains the 4 stars. I ordered the katsu (bread fed fish) with salad and rice. It was extraordinarily good and they ran out of it right after I ordered so I must not be the only one who loves this dish! I even saw some of the locals stop and order this, so that's always a good frame of reference for me that the food will be booomb. The katsu was flaky on the outside and SO HOT. The chunks of fish were really thick and white, they fall apart in your mouth. It wasn't a thin little fillet slice, so it fills you up in my opinion. They give you a huge serving of rice which is awesome, so if you're not full from the katsu, you'll definitely get full with the rice. The salad was your typical premade salad but it was fresh and came with a great dressing on the side. My boyfriend ordered the drunken noodles. I think they were a little too saucy, which sounds so weird coming from me because I love anything saucy. But it was almost an oily type of sauce they made the noodles a bit too greasy. Also, the flavor of ginger was very strong and overpowering. This flavor dominated the dish more than any other flavor in the noodles. The wait time was about 25 minutes but there are several tables for you to sit at, with umbrellas, which came in handy with the rain that day. read more

Ae's Thai Kitchen - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

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