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    Koloa Thai Bistro

    4.4 (198 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Pineapple rice combo
    Wendy S.

    Party of 6, and we loved the menu options to get family style and lots of variety. A bit before our reservation, we get a text that shares they only have Thai food, no sushi or hibachi. We decided we could make that work. We ordered the pineapple rice combo, one chicken and one shrimp pad Thai, larb lettuce wraps, khao soy, and cashew prik pao. When we tried to decide our favorite, it was a battle, but the curry came in first, the combination pineapple fried rice was a tight tie for first, and chicken pad Thai was right behind - we all were happy! We had great service and highly suggest you check out this hidden gem!

    Julie P.

    We had the best time in Kauai, and this little Thai spot was one of the highlights of our trip! We were just exploring one afternoon, craving some Thai food, and stumbled across this place completely by accident and wow, what a lucky find! From the moment we walked in, everyone was so friendly. Our waiter was super attentive, and Lisa, the bartender, was just the sweetest. we told her to surprise us with some drinks that would "make us happy," and she totally delivered. (Let's just say, she knows her stuff!) We started with the gyoza. It was perfectly crispy and flavorful and then I had the drunken noodles with tofu. My husband went with their recommended spicy beef dish, and both were so good. Like, "don't talk to me, I'm eating" kind of good. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and full of flavor. It just has the right amount of spice. What I really loved was how local and relaxed it felt. No pretense, just good people, good food, and good vibes. We felt like part of the island for a little while, surrounded by locals who clearly love this place too. If you find yourself in Kauai and craving Thai, go here. Trust me. You'll leave full, happy, and probably planning your next visit before you've even left the parking lot.

    Spicy basil chicken and drunken noodles

    We were so happy with our meal. The service was outstanding. The food was incredible. We had sushi and chicken satay (not pictured) as well as the spicy basil chicken and drunken noodles. The mango sticky rice is a must! We can't wait to come back here again.

    Tom Kha Gai
    Angela C.

    This is a cute little locally owned Thai spot we found on a whim in Koloa town plaza. Husband and I got the Green Curry with Crispy Chicken (aka Katsu) and it was very authentic, good spice level & surprisingly good portion with tons of veggies inside to fill you up. The flavor was great, we ate all of it! I also got my usual favorite Thai dish, Tom Kha Gai. I usually get it to gauge my liking towards a Thai restaurant. I liked the balance of flavors in this as well! Not too creamy, right level of tangy/sour. Ambiance is nice and cozy, they offer wine/cocktails if you want, and the staff are all friendly!

    Brooke P.

    The pad Thai with shrimp was yummy. The Hawaiian pineapple curry with rice was a good choice as well. Fast service and lots of options.

    Tom Kha Soup
    Ken C.

    Yummy Thai I didn't realize the options were rather limited for Sunday dinner, but this place provided a delish meal. Their combination pineapple fried rice was probably my favorite. Loaded with meats and veggies and served with fresh pineapple pieces. Their pad Thai was also excellent (although the portion was on the smaller side). Both their lettuce wraps and curry soup was pretty vanilla, but still tasted decent. Overall great dinner spot

    Cashews Prik Pao with Chicken
    Jillian G.

    Service still great and a lovely ambiance at the spot. We had our table reserved with a nice welcome sign. We split the gyoza, a few egg rolls, the drunken noodles with tofu, the cashew prik pao with chicken, the papaya salad, and the crying tiger steak. The order size was perfect for our group of 5. We probably should have ordered things a little spicier as the mild was too mild for us. But we added chili oil and siracha. The Thai Iced Tea was perfection.

    Diane M.

    Walked in at 7 and they were pretty full, but sat us right away! Friendly staff. My favorite was the pineapple curry, but everything was good. Highly recommend if you find yourself in Kauai!

    Hawaiian pineapple curry
    Daren B.

    Absolutely Delightful! The staff was super friendly, we were seated right away even though the place was packed. Ordered the Pineapple Curry, Pad Thai and mango with sticky rice. All three were delicious, full of flavor and temperature was just right. Highly recommend this place! For being a busy restaurant I was still able to have a conversation with my son. Ambiance was perfect!

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    Thomas C.

    Excellent food, prices, staff and very clean. Great location and plenty of safe parking

    More of the restaurant. Casual yet quite nicely done
    Tom B.

    Look upstairs! Second floor location so easy to miss if you're looking at all the restaurants on the first level. This is truly a find for a restaurant, beautiful, clean and very casual. Although casual it has an upscale look. It looks fresh and new as it is relatively new opened just months ago. The menu is typical for Thai but yet there's enough choice to satisfy most tastes. What amazed me was the presentation of the dishes, very different and much more beautiful than Thai dishes back home in California. I chose the Old Town noodles that comes with tofu and pork. It was excellent, all of the ingredients fresh and well prepared. I very much enjoyed the fresh bok choi. The tofu was excellent and firm, yet delicate to the bite. The sauce was flavorful and it was a hit. The portions are very good and the price point quite reasonable. Service was friendly and professional. I hope this place does well. They have a lot of promise.

    Papaya Salad
    Stephen L.

    The food is absolutely phenomenal! The papaya salad was a great opener. I have to say that if you come here, you NEED to order at least one curry. They are the most flavorful that I have had across a number of states...no joke! Their mahi mahi in our green curry and the shrimp in the yellow pineapple curry were both cooked perfectly, along with vegetables. The portions were the perfect size and we even ordered a thaiquerina that was very enjoyable. The music was very mood-setting with low key vibes and the decor is awesome. We will definitely be back here again when we are back on the island. The price is reasonable for the island and is comparable to San Jose, CA too! The service was timely and the check-ins were at a perfect rate too.

    Cute little Thai spot. Super friendly staff and the Pad Thai was excellent! Definitely would go back!
    Joe S.

    Quaint spot with great service and the Pad Thai is amazing! Full bar and while I didn't try the Poke it looked great!

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