One of the most Authentic tasting Thai food restaurants on Oahu. This restaurant is a must try if…read moreyou are craving a meal that taste like it's straight from Thailand. And might I note, this review is coming from someone of Thai ethnicity, who grew up eating home cooked Thai food, knows how to cook Thai food, and visits Thailand very frequently. When I first dined in this restaurant they had just opened about 5-6 years ago and to be honest, I was disappointed with the food that I ordered. However, at the time I assumed it may have been attributed to the fact that they had just opened so they may have been just getting their footing and figuring things out. I'm so glad I gave this place another try again years later because everything was SO delicious and very authentic tasting. As someone who grew up eating home cooked Thai food, I personally dread going to a Thai restaurant and discovering that they over sweeten dishes or add ingredients that aren't typically found in an authentic Thai dish. This place does everything right! I came during lunch around 11:00am and while the seating is limited, the staff was very attentive. I ordered pad kee mao (drunken noodle), kratiew leauy (boat noodle soup), som tum (papaya salad - Laos style), and pad krapow. The stars of the show were definitely the boat noodle soup and the drunken noodle. The drunken noodles were cooked to perfection, tasty, and had that smokey, charred, wok flavor which made the dish stand out. The boat noodle soup had so much depth and flavor - the best on island, hands down. The papaya salad (Laos style) had that tangy, salty, sweet, crunchy, funky, and spicy flavor that reminds me of my mom or grandma's papaya salad. I can't wait to eat here again when I'm craving a great Thai meal!

King of Thai Boat Noodles on Keeaumoku is one of my newest finds in Oahu that is also in my list of…read moretop 10 restaurants because really, their boat noodles reminds me of the time I had them in Thailand. I usually order their boat noodles and green papaya salad. Both 5/5, and because I've had it at least 4 times, I'm ready to venture out in their menu and try something else the next time I go there. Looks like this place has regulars and for good reason, their food is awesome. Highly recommend this place.

One of my favorite late night eateries that ISN'T fast food! I love that they are open until 2am!…read moreIt's so hard to find good food after 10:00pm. Everything about this place is amazing... except maybe parking, but that's usually always a problem in Honolulu. However, I always get orders to-go, so I just end up parking on the street, picking up, and going on my merry way. If you decide to dine in, the ambiance is super cute with both indoor and outdoor seating. Last time I was there, they were expanding the outdoor seating. They also have a bar with bar seating inside. Their Pad Thai is perfect! Nice and moist without being soggy and definitely not dry. I like to request a side of yellow curry, which they usually accommodate because I like to dip my noodles in it. Service is always quick and simple.

This place was recommended to me, so when I was craving Thai and needed to carbo-load for a race,…read moreit was a no brainer. It was time to give Pattaya a try. This, however, will probably be my first and last visit. The place is cute enough, with a large back garden area where I chose to dine. Service was also great. I appreciate the little button at the table that I could click for service. The food, however, was mediocre at best. My friend and I ordered the pad Thai with tofu, ginger chicken, chicken satay, and pork larb. The pad Thai was the best dish, but it was very tomatoey, which I did not expect. The chicken with ginger had very little chicken. It was mostly julienned vegetables, including celery which I do not care for. The chicken satay was kinda dry and most certainly needed the peanut sauce to make it palatable. The larb was very dry with very bland flavor, served on one lettuce leaf and a wedge of cabbage. How am I supposed to eat that? All of it was quite disappointing, especially for the price point. As I was eating this meal I remembered the Thai food truck at the end of Ward, where Fisherman's Pier used to be. Now THAT was some good Thai food. I guess that was the best thing about this meal-remembering where I could get really good Thai food-so that the next time I'm having a craving, I can go back over there...I hope it's still there.

Haven't had Thai food in a while so we voted to come here, especially since Market City parking…read morewasn't too bad. We opted for family style since we wanted to have different things and went for: -Pad see iew with tofu (very flavorful but portion was a bit on the smaller side... I thought they gave more before..) -Papaya salad (crunchy, fresh, and tart) -Sticky rice -Yellow Curry with chicken (delicious & coconut didn't overpower) -House fried chicken (crispy, juicy... and most pieces were boneless). We warmed up a little with the medium spice level papaya salad...and they don't mess around with their spices here. Thai spice is way more of an intense, painful heat than Korean chili peppers (in my opinion!). This dish even made my spice tolerant friend sweat a little but couldn't stop eating because everything was packed with flavor. Service was fast - I would definitely come back here (and maybe bring a jacket). At least I know the AC works here!

Thai restaurant with great lunch special!…read more We got the pad thai with chicken and the lunch special. The lunch special comes with crispy chicken, salad, and your choice of curry - we got green. Everything were amazing and a great portion! We definitely had some leftovers. The lunch special is a bit inconspicuous on the menu so you have to look for it or know about it, but it's definitely worth it! The service was great and it was a cozy shop. One of our favorite Thai restaurants on the island!

Lovely restaurant with a quiet atmosphere. Service was good and food great. Good portion size,…read moremuch more than we were expecting. Definitely a restaurant that I would recommend.

I have celiac disease and was impressed with how knowledgeable our server Nick was about the gluten…read morefree options. He told me most items can be made gluten free, and also told me what could not be modified. I felt good ordering food that was safe for me to eat. It came labeled with a gluten free stick in it too which was also reassuring. I got the pineapple fried rice with pork and it was delicious! I loved the added texture of the cashews. My mom got the gluten free Pad Thai, which she enjoyed as well! The restaurant was also very nicely decorated and allowed for a relaxing dinner. Overall a wonderful experience and hope to visit again :)

Bangkok Chef on Nuuanu Avenue is the place for good Thai food. While they have several locations,…read morethis one is believed to be their flagship restaurant--and the food never disappoints. My favorites are the cashew nut chicken, yellow curry with chicken or shrimp, and the Pad Thai--it absolutely rocks! But the real must-order is the Spring Rolls (#31 on the menu). Trust me, you won't regret it. Finish your meal with the House Delight for dessert, and you'll leave happy. The service is fast and friendly, whether you choose to dine in or grab takeout. Just seat yourself, relax, and enjoy one of Honolulu's hidden gems. This is definitely a spot you'll want to visit again and again!

Needed something quick to grab some we ended up here. There is parking in the front but make sure…read moreyou pull your car up all tje way because cars exit right behind your car and you dont wanna block the exit. Spring rolls- good and paired nicely with lettuce and mint. Green curry with chicken- wish i got it more spicy than medium. Chicken was tender and I enjoyed all the vegetables in there too. Pad see ew with beef - decent but not the best i had. Beef is pretty thin slices and id say most were tender. Broccoli was perfectly cooked. Definitely coming back for a quick tasty meal.

For four Fridays in a row we dined here after yoga. It was our Friday thing for a minute to take…read moreclass, pick up a case or two of bevies, then check out a BYOB place within vicinity. My partner fell in LOVE with this place so we stopped sampling what's around and kept returning here. You cannot beat the space. This is the old Garlic Ninikuya location, the converted house on Waialae across from Times and Longs, that has the tree planted in the middle of the house. Seating is outside or inside, but we prefer outside. It gives oasis, even though you're right on a busy street, you feel like you've been transported someplace exotic as the tree and plants are accented with an. eclectic East Asian decor. The food is generous, although some of the plating can read pedestrian. We always get the Panang curry and try a different curry or dish along with it. The pricing is a dollar or two under most of the Thai restaurants around. Have I had better Thai food? Sure. But for an overall experience I so much prefer the serene setting here, as well as hearty portions, kind service, BYOB option, and supporting an independently run Kaimuki eatery. The food is good, I'd give it a 4. The atmosphere is a 5. Definitely do dine in. Fun as a pair or with a group.

Came on a Monday afternoon. Got summer rolls, pad see ew, panang curry, and a Thai iced tea…read more This place is such a cute little hide away with a tree growing in the middle. The food was so good, all warm and delicious. Had a bit of a wait for the check but the atmosphere makes up for it. The host and server were attentive and sweet. This is such a cute hidden gem, I wish I knew about this place earlier in life. I'd love to come back.

- opens late, which is rare for Honolulu - good authentic…read moreThai food, great flavor - service excellent. Super nice people and hospitable - good location, in the mix of all Waikiki things - nice interior with good a/c and spacious tables. Good ambiance

Despite how busy it looked, we were seated almost immediately. The restaurant has a warm, inviting…read moreatmosphere where you can tell people come to enjoy family style meals together. It's on the smaller side, but the tables are spaced comfortably enough that you don't feel cramped. The menu is also extensive, with just about every popular Thai dish you could think of. Service was one of the highlights. The staff was attentive, friendly, and quick throughout the meal. Our Thai tea arrived almost immediately. I'm talking within a minute of ordering. It's definitely on the stronger side with less milk than most Thai teas, allowing the tea flavor to really shine through. It leans a bit sweeter than average, but the sweetness was balanced, and you could genuinely taste the freshly steeped tea leaves. The Thai boat noodles are what this restaurant is known for, so they were a must-order. Since it was my first time trying boat noodles, I figured this was the best place to experience them. I can definitely see why they're a customer favorite and would recommend ordering them if it's your first visit. The beef pad see ew surprised me. It was sweeter than most versions I've had, but it really worked. The noodles were cooked perfectly with great texture. My only complaint was the beef. It was a bit chewy and didn't match the quality of the noodles. The seafood tom yum was the biggest letdown. The broth itself was flavorful, but the seafood selection felt like a frozen mix rather than fresh ingredients. The mussels were already removed from their shells, the squid was chewy, and the soup included canned mushrooms instead of fresh ones, along with fish cakes and fish balls. It lacked the freshness I was hoping for. Overall, I left feeling that the proteins were the weakest part of the meal. The flavors, service, and atmosphere were all enjoyable, but the quality of the meat and seafood didn't quite stand out. That said, it's still a solid Thai restaurant, especially considering the options in Hawaii. Would I come back? I'm on the fence, but probably not

It was getting a little late on a Sunday night... and by "late," I mean about 8:00 p.m.--which, for…read moreus old folks, is 10:30 p.m. in old people time. We couldn't decide what to eat until my wife finally said, "Let's go get Thai food at that place my sister and I tried about a month ago." I responded with a "K we go." I figured they were probably getting ready to close, but we lucked out, Siam Garden Café is now open until 10:00 p.m. on Sundays! Awwwwwriiite...!. Since it was later in the evening, there were only a few tables filled, so we were seated right away and had plenty of time to check out the menu. My wife already knew exactly what she wanted--the Thai Beef Salad. I had my eye on the Thai Fried Chicken, and we added an order of Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles). We requested it mild spicy--and definitely not Thai spicy, because we know better! There were a couple other things we wanted to try but we didn't want to overdo it with just the two of us. The food came out fast. First the Drunken Noodles, and wow... that was ono. The thick, chewy noodles reminded me a little of a chow/look fun, tossed in a a sauce with tender beef. Every bite was packed with flavor. Next came the Thai Beef Salad and the Thai Fried Chicken. The salad had that classic tangy dressing with vinegar and fish sauce that paired perfectly with the beef. If I had one small kine suggestion, it would be to add just a little more beef, but the flavors were on point. The fried chicken was cooked to crispy perfection--lightly seasoned so you could actually taste the chicken. Dipped into the Thai sweet chili sauce,you know the one, it was the perfect combination of crunchy, savory, and sweet. Even though we were pretty full, there was no way we were not going to order dessert. We shared the Mango Sticky Rice, which was the perfect sweet and tart ending to a great meal. Last but not least, one Thai iced coffee to go. Yeah it's late but wanted to stay up and binge watch a couple of episodes of a K-drama, don't judge. Overall, Siam Garden Café delivered. Great food, friendly service, quick turnaround, and now with later Sunday hours, it's an even better option when those late-night Thai cravings hit. We'll definitely be back to work our way through the rest of the menu.

After a recent visit to Siam Garden Cafe, I thought I would post a brief update/review:…read more I ventured to SGC with my mom, brother, and SIL last month for lunch (on a Saturday, no less). We arrived shortly before 11:30am, and thankfully we were seated immediately (in a booth!) as there was only 1 group dining (this would be the antithesis when we departed as the restaurant was packed after 12:00pm). We got settled in our booth and looked over the menu. Collectively, we ordered/shared: Spicy Eggplant Pad Thai with shrimp Papaya Salad Siam Jungle Curry with chicken Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce I honestly couldn't decide which dish was my favourite, as I thought they were all a generous portion and flavorful. My mom complimented the eggplant and steamed fish repeatedly, and while I also favoured the eggplant, I found myself gravitating to the curry throughout the meal. My SIL also liked the fish and eggplant, while my brother had many good things to say about the pad Thai. We did take some leftovers home, and as we packed up the food I wondered to myself why I hadn't returned to SGC sooner. SERVICE The staff friendly, patient, and very polite. BOTTOM LINE We will certainly be back.