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Disappointing Experience Despite High Hopes! I treated my family to dinner after exploring the north shore & we stopped by a Thai food truck off of Kamehameha Highway in Haleiwa, excited to try something local and flavorful.. but unfortunately, the experience fell flat from start to finish. Right off the bat, the customer service at the window was cold and unwelcoming. The lady that took our order was so rude & made us feel like we were bothering them just by ordering, which really set a negative tone. We tried a variety of dishes: the Pad Thai egg rolls, mango sticky rice, fried chicken wings, and the Thai tea. Sadly, most of it lacked the flavor and freshness we were expecting. The Pad Thai was especially underwhelming, bland and one dimensional. The mango sticky rice didn't deliver that sweet, creamy balance it's known for, and the Thai tea tasted watered down. The only standout was the fried chicken wings! They were crispy, well seasoned, and actually enjoyable. But when that's the best thing out of a full order of classic Thai dishes, it's disappointing. Maybe others will have a better experience, but as someone who's had a lot of Thai food, this was by far my least favorite Thai place everrrrr!! I wouldn't go out of my way to return. Instead, I'd try the other local food trucks parked nearby.
We've been here twice. We HAD to come back after the first time. And I'm sorry, but we ordered & split the Yellow Curry Noodle #21 AGAIN because it was just so good! Even though the plates of the other folks dining there looked amazing, too! If you love the taste of curry but can't tolerate the spicy heat (like me), you'll probably love this dish. The beautifully landscaped garden hideaway here is enough to make you forget you're at a food truck! It also seems like the tall trees/bushes help keep some of the dust down from the gravel parking lot. Pretty clever. We'll be back & next time we'll try something different. I think!
Went on a Sunday at 4 pm to grab a bite after the beach. I saw this Thai place and decided to try it out. I decided to be basic and try the chicken pad Thai. The wait was a bit longer, took about 20-30 minutes to receive food after ordering. I received it and it was hot and fresh. I enjoyed the flavor, although I wish it had more spice. And the price was very reasonable. If I'm in the area, I would try this place again when wanting Thai food!
To be fair; it was not my favorite Thai place so far but what I did try was okay and I would reorder two of the three items I did try. I think I've become accustomed to my copycat recipe from my Cali home spot and they still always out did my attempts. The fried rice was good and I would order it again here. It's a hard one to mess up and it was a solid 4 stars just for the rice. The chicken satay had a bitter taste to them, my son ate them and said they just wouldn't be his first choice. The meat was tender but the flavor was just off. I am pretty particular with my Pad Kee Mao and this spot did have a decent flavor; after adding more soy sauce and some of the chili flakes. I also added the chili sauce, it was like it was missing something I couldn't place. Maybe more noodles in the serving since it didn't even cover the bottom of the takeout container. I asked for the veggies well done but they were still extra crunchy. The service was sweet, literally too cute honestly. She was young and seemed like she was learning to help her mom in the kitchen by taking orders. She had questions and this was probably my favorite interaction with ordering so far on the island. Since I am a mom, it's fun to watch kids learning and appreciating food while helping the family. The outside seating area is surrounded by trees and shaded benches. The area in this section of food trucks is one of my favorite. I feel like I'm on a tropical island.. well I am, but you know what I mean compared to the clusters of food trucks in this area. The menu has plenty to try so hopefully I find something I enjoy more on our next visit.
Family and I stopped in this area before heading back to our hotel. We ordered from one food truck for dinner and decided to go here to bring back food with us. Such a great decision. The wait was a bit long for the food but the food was delicious. Definitely would of ordered more to take back if I could had.
Malai Thai found in the food truck court of Hale'iwa this spot is a staple for any of my Thai cravings. The quality of food and service is high quality and this place always hits the spot after an adventurous dive or a day at the beach. The atmosphere of this place is so friendly and welcoming :)
We were looking for a good food stop on our North Shore road trip and this place was amazing! Delicious food! Cool location and nice service! It was a bit of a wait to get our three orders but it was so worth the wait because food was authentic, freshly made and delicious! I will definitely be back! I loved it
Legit Thai Food Truck! Holy Basil with Egg and Ground Pork - everything was fantastic, meat was soft, crisp stir-fry vegetables added nice crunch, runny egg Pad See Ew - perfectly cooked noodles, sause absorbed well with great flavor, beef tender Ordering was simple and everyone there treated us nicely. I especially liked the use of fresh ingredients and the fact that no MSG was used for the taste.
This food truck is legit. The cook/server were busy making our order, which I must say was too much. They give you plenty of food. We thought we wanted chicken wing and egg rolls as appetizer before our entree, but we were getting full before we even started the entrees. Chicken wings were a meal of its own. They came out nice and hot. Same for all their dishes since it's made to order. The curry noodle dish is not what I had expected, yet it was tasty. My friend had the spicy shrimp with rice. It wasn't eaten at one sitting, yet the 2nd time at the dish was even better. The sauce soaked into the rice more so every bite was delicious. Would definitely make a trip out to this food truck again.
Really excellent Thai truck tucked in the back of a food truck lot in the heart of Haleiwa. Lots to choose from and plenty of outdoor seating and parking. We've tried quite a few of their dishes now and haven't been disappointed. The portions are fair and the prices are reasonable (remember where you are haha). They've replaced our usual go-to Thai food takeout place when on the North Shore.
My daughter was hankering for some Thai food, and we stumbled upon this location. The pad Thai was made fresh to order and was super yummy. I love how the vegetables were crisp, the noodles well cooked (not gummy) and the overall flavor spot on. You can choose what protein you want - we got shrimp. We also got an order of mango sticky rice, which was huge! Normally, I just have rice, mango and coconut cream, but this one had the added goodness of crunchy diced peanuts. For both dishes, the servings were really big, enough for us to split between lunch and dinner. Including a nice tip, we spent around $22. I would come back here.
Pros: - Fast and I don't have to wait a ridiculous amount of time compared to other food trucks close by. -Amount of food with both noodle dishes were a good amount! My son loved his noodle dish... - They accept credit cards as well. -Not over priced, still reasonable for the amount of food. Cons: -The pad thai noodles was alright, but could have been better. Nothing that you have to go out of your way for. Overall: If I was in the area I'd definitely go back to get grub here as it was convenient and fast, NO LINE to deal with....
4 months ago
One of my favorite Thai places to get food at. Always has so much flavor. Love that I can get anything on menu Thai spicy staff is always so friendly. Outdoor seating is available. There's other food trucks as well. But if you're looking for Thai food on the north shore this is the place. read more
I tried the pad kee mao and the papaya salad, and both were fresh and full of flavor. Good food and generous portions. If you're craving authentic, tasty Thai food on the go, this food truck is definitely worth a stop. read more
15 days ago
Disappointing Experience Despite High Hopes! I treated my family to dinner after exploring the north shore & we stopped by a Thai food truck off of Kamehameha Highway in Haleiwa, excited to try something local and flavorful.. but unfortunately, the experience fell flat from start to finish. Right off the bat, the customer service at the window was cold and unwelcoming. The lady that took our order was so rude & made us feel like we were bothering them just by ordering, which really set a negative tone. We tried a variety of dishes: the Pad Thai egg rolls, mango sticky rice, fried chicken wings, and the Thai tea. Sadly, most of it lacked the flavor and freshness we were expecting. The Pad Thai was especially underwhelming, bland and one dimensional. The mango sticky rice didn't deliver that sweet, creamy balance it's known for, and the Thai tea tasted watered down. The only standout was the fried chicken wings! They were crispy, well seasoned, and actually enjoyable. But when that's the best thing out of a full order of classic Thai dishes, it's disappointing. Maybe others will have a better experience, but as someone who's had a lot of Thai food, this was by far my least favorite Thai place everrrrr!! I wouldn't go out of my way to return. Instead, I'd try the other local food trucks parked nearby. read more
We've been here twice. We HAD to come back after the first time. And I'm sorry, but we ordered & split the Yellow Curry Noodle #21 AGAIN because it was just so good! Even though the plates of the other folks dining there looked amazing, too! If you love the taste of curry but can't tolerate the spicy heat (like me), you'll probably love this dish. The beautifully landscaped garden hideaway here is enough to make you forget you're at a food truck! It also seems like the tall trees/bushes help keep some of the dust down from the gravel parking lot. Pretty clever. We'll be back & next time we'll try something different. I think! read more
Went on a Sunday at 4 pm to grab a bite after the beach. I saw this Thai place and decided to try it out. I decided to be basic and try the chicken pad Thai. The wait was a bit longer, took about 20-30 minutes to receive food after ordering. I received it and it was hot and fresh. I enjoyed the flavor, although I wish it had more spice. And the price was very reasonable. If I'm in the area, I would try this place again when wanting Thai food! read more
2 years ago
To be fair; it was not my favorite Thai place so far but what I did try was okay and I would reorder two of the three items I did try. I think I've become accustomed to my copycat recipe from my Cali home spot and they still always out did my attempts. The fried rice was good and I would order it again here. It's a hard one to mess up and it was a solid 4 stars just for the rice. The chicken satay had a bitter taste to them, my son ate them and said they just wouldn't be his first choice. The meat was tender but the flavor was just off. I am pretty particular with my Pad Kee Mao and this spot did have a decent flavor; after adding more soy sauce and some of the chili flakes. I also added the chili sauce, it was like it was missing something I couldn't place. Maybe more noodles in the serving since it didn't even cover the bottom of the takeout container. I asked for the veggies well done but they were still extra crunchy. The service was sweet, literally too cute honestly. She was young and seemed like she was learning to help her mom in the kitchen by taking orders. She had questions and this was probably my favorite interaction with ordering so far on the island. Since I am a mom, it's fun to watch kids learning and appreciating food while helping the family. The outside seating area is surrounded by trees and shaded benches. The area in this section of food trucks is one of my favorite. I feel like I'm on a tropical island.. well I am, but you know what I mean compared to the clusters of food trucks in this area. The menu has plenty to try so hopefully I find something I enjoy more on our next visit. read more
Family and I stopped in this area before heading back to our hotel. We ordered from one food truck for dinner and decided to go here to bring back food with us. Such a great decision. The wait was a bit long for the food but the food was delicious. Definitely would of ordered more to take back if I could had. read more
2 years ago
Malai Thai found in the food truck court of Hale'iwa this spot is a staple for any of my Thai cravings. The quality of food and service is high quality and this place always hits the spot after an adventurous dive or a day at the beach. The atmosphere of this place is so friendly and welcoming :) read more
1 year ago
We were looking for a good food stop on our North Shore road trip and this place was amazing! Delicious food! Cool location and nice service! It was a bit of a wait to get our three orders but it was so worth the wait because food was authentic, freshly made and delicious! I will definitely be back! I loved it read more
Legit Thai Food Truck! Holy Basil with Egg and Ground Pork - everything was fantastic, meat was soft, crisp stir-fry vegetables added nice crunch, runny egg Pad See Ew - perfectly cooked noodles, sause absorbed well with great flavor, beef tender Ordering was simple and everyone there treated us nicely. I especially liked the use of fresh ingredients and the fact that no MSG was used for the taste. read more
This food truck is legit. The cook/server were busy making our order, which I must say was too much. They give you plenty of food. We thought we wanted chicken wing and egg rolls as appetizer before our entree, but we were getting full before we even started the entrees. Chicken wings were a meal of its own. They came out nice and hot. Same for all their dishes since it's made to order. The curry noodle dish is not what I had expected, yet it was tasty. My friend had the spicy shrimp with rice. It wasn't eaten at one sitting, yet the 2nd time at the dish was even better. The sauce soaked into the rice more so every bite was delicious. Would definitely make a trip out to this food truck again. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
Really excellent Thai truck tucked in the back of a food truck lot in the heart of Haleiwa. Lots to choose from and plenty of outdoor seating and parking. We've tried quite a few of their dishes now and haven't been disappointed. The portions are fair and the prices are reasonable (remember where you are haha). They've replaced our usual go-to Thai food takeout place when on the North Shore. read more
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My daughter was hankering for some Thai food, and we stumbled upon this location. The pad Thai was made fresh to order and was super yummy. I love how the vegetables were crisp, the noodles well cooked (not gummy) and the overall flavor spot on. You can choose what protein you want - we got shrimp. We also got an order of mango sticky rice, which was huge! Normally, I just have rice, mango and coconut cream, but this one had the added goodness of crunchy diced peanuts. For both dishes, the servings were really big, enough for us to split between lunch and dinner. Including a nice tip, we spent around $22. I would come back here. read more
Pros: - Fast and I don't have to wait a ridiculous amount of time compared to other food trucks close by. -Amount of food with both noodle dishes were a good amount! My son loved his noodle dish... - They accept credit cards as well. -Not over priced, still reasonable for the amount of food. Cons: -The pad thai noodles was alright, but could have been better. Nothing that you have to go out of your way for. Overall: If I was in the area I'd definitely go back to get grub here as it was convenient and fast, NO LINE to deal with.... read more
3 years ago
5 stars. So delicious. I took my 21 and 19 year old kids here. I had the Pad Thai with beef. So, so good. My girls each had Pad See Eiw with chicken. Our two dishes had different flavors, but both were delicious. Disappointed in the Summer Rolls, which were dry and had too much mint. Did not care for the sauce that came with them either, but the rest of the food was so amazingly good that they still get 5 stars :). read more
Okay I definitely feel conflicted here. I was super excited to come, and as you can see the location alone is kinda worth it. HOWEVER see the pad thai- a pet peeve of mine is they used more of a ramen noodle as opposed to a rice noodle. This really impacts the plate- and also gives it a packed ramen-y flavor which is not worth coming out for... that could deter me from returning. The Panang curry was better. Good coconut flavor in the sauce. Broccoli is okay, but curry is chock full of potatoes and onions. I think typically it's bell pepper and green beans- this one does have bell pepper. I personally don't like eating huge pieces of onion, so not 100% for me. Good spice- the curry I can see potentially getting again, but not soon. Thai coffee- thai coffee was good, not too worried there. If you wanted to see the place, do come but get curry and no noodles, they don't respect noodles here. I can also see coming and sitting down for a coffee as an alternative to starbucks. Mahalo nui read more
2 years ago
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Malai T.
Thank You so Much i’m glad you enjoyed our food , im very sorry about…
2 years ago
Best Thai food! This has been my favorite spot to go to whenever I'm craving Thai food. They're quick and make such delicious food. Their Thai tea is also to die for. read more
I LOVE some good Thai food and this has been some of the best I've found on island this far. And honestly we came up on Malai Thai by accident, originally we were going to go to the food trucks across the street but they only had 2 trucks open so we figured we saw some more food trucks almost hidden on the other side of the street and I'm glad we did. The food truck itself was very clean from the outside and they had a few covered tables so we could enjoy our food while it was hot and fresh. They had 2 menus on the outside of the truck, one being with pictures which is a great selling point. For most dishes you get an option of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fish or tofu for the protein. For our dinner we went with summer rolls to share, Thai spicy shrimp, pad kee mow with tofu, an iced Thai tea and mango sticky rice. And honestly I was blown away! It was all so delicious and tasted so fresh. From starting with the summer rolls to the the main dishes and dessert it was all cooked to perfection. The shrimp was huge and cooked to perfection- it was not chewy at all, the pad kee mow was just delicious and such a huge portion. The Thai tea was what I expect from a good Thai tea and the mango sticky rice was some of the best I've ever had, there was so much coconut sauce and Mango. You definitely get your moneys worth here. The portions are big enough to share or have 2 meals, it tasted fresh and service was friendly. If it were not for some coincidences I'm not sure I would have found this place but I'm so glad I did and can't wait to go back. Also, on weekends just fyi they charge to work in the parking lot to get to these food trucks unless you're a local. read more
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Malai T.
Thank you so much! i’m glad you enjoyed our food !! please come again !
2 years ago
My husband and I ate here 3 times in a week because the food is FANTASTIC!!!! It always comes out piping hot and so so fresh! The best pad Thai I've ever had!!!! Wish I could take it back to the mainland with me! Come eat here!!!! read more
5 years ago
Looking for big portions and great flavor in your Thai food? This is the food truck to hit up! Hidden away on the busy Kamehameha highway you'll find a parking lot dedicated to this and the surrounding food trucks. There are several picnic tables and while this stop is pretty busy, we were able to sit outside at a table to enjoy our lunch. We ordered the Panang Curry with Chicken, Shrimp Pad Thai, and an order of spring rolls to split. Our food was made to order and worth every second of the wait. My shrimp was flavorful and the sauce of the panang curry was delightfully creamy. The hardest part of your visit will be finding a parking spot because the food trucks along this road are very popular. You have a lot of options for food trucks on this stretch of highway, but this one is definitely worth a visit! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Wow really good authentic Thai! Was surprised to find this truck be so good. Got the holy basil read more
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3 years ago
Ordered red curry with chicken and a thai tea. The curry was delicious. It was the perfect spice level for my husband, but I wish there was more protein in the order, there was only like 5 small pieces of chicken. Thai tea was the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. Definitely would eat here again. read more
5 years ago
Malai Thai is one of Haleiwa's hidden gems and has some of the best Thai food on island! Everything was really delicious and is made to order. You can tell that the Aunty working by herself put so much love and fresh ingredients in each dish. I love how 99% of the menu is customizable when it comes to your protein (pork, chicken, tofu, etc.). You can also choose the level of spice for each dish you order. One of my friends are vegan and loved the curries. We also went on a not-so-busy night, so we took a corner table. If it's busy, social distancing may be hard, but still worth getting takeout! If you happen to be on North Shore, I hope you stop by to try some of this bomb Thai food! read more
3 years ago
This is the best Thai food on the island. The price is very reasonable. Staffs are super friendly and highly recommended! read more
Pretty happy with this spot. I was surprised because of its' location in north shore... but the food is good and satisfied my Thai food craving. Service is nice and they play thai music outside, lol. It's nestled between the other food trucks in Haleiwa but has tables so you can sit and enjoy your food. read more
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