Came in for a cool refreshing drink and I wasn't sure what I wanted as there are so many great…read moreoptions. After speaking with the employee, I ended up getting the pineapple and the passion fruit tea. The pineapple is what came highly recommended, it was sweet and had bits of pineapple in it however the passion fruit was my favorite between the two. Along with drinks they also have food and the menu and smell has me wanting to come back and give them a try. Give them a try!

This is a great spot to find traditional Lao Street food. Everything is made fresh to order and you…read morecan taste it. I ordered the shrimp summer roles and they were THICK and excellent! My husband got the sweet sticky rice and mango. The mango was ripe and sweet and the rice added a good balance. Being a Lao girl, I am always trying to find my comfort foods close to home and I can definitely see this location becoming that for me. The owners were kind and made comforting conversation. This location is half cafe, half convenience store. The entrance is on the inside of the mall, opposite of the parking lot. The menu is on the glass, and it provides the name, price and picture of the food item. This location is more of a pickup/ takeout as there is only 1-2 tall tables in the store.

Olay's Thai Lao Cuisine is a little oasis tucked away in downtown Honolulu. The beautiful outdoor…read moreseating with koi ponds, umbrellas, and string lights creates a peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to slow down and enjoy the meal. If you're looking for authentic Lao food, this place definitely delivers. We ordered the Soop Noor Mai (bamboo shoot salad), Lao-style Som Tum, Beef Red Curry with jasmine rice, and Seen Haeng (beef jerky). The standout dish for me was the Soop Noor Mai. It was unlike anything I've had before, with an earthy, herbaceous flavor and plenty of texture from the shredded bamboo shoots, toasted rice powder, fresh herbs, and greens. Every bite had something different going on, making it both interesting and deeply satisfying. The Lao-style papaya salad was fresh, vibrant, and packed with bold flavors. The beef red curry was rich, creamy, and fragrant with tender beef that paired perfectly with the jasmine rice. The only dish that missed the mark for me was the Seen Haeng. While the flavor was good, the beef was cooked a little too long and ended up drier than I prefer. I personally like Lao beef jerky with a bit more tenderness and chew. Everything else was excellent, and the relaxing garden setting made the experience even better. If you're craving authentic Lao cuisine in Honolulu, Olay's is well worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu.

They close for lunch for four hours today Yikes…read more This is is not normal Where is the service

Super yummy! And they're really nice here, they took great care of us. I really love their spring…read morerolls here, it's that more authentic crispy rice paper wrapping rather than the basic egg roll or spring rolls they have at most other places. Their glass noodle salad was so delicious. We always get their red curry with sticky rice and this time we decided to try the stir fry eggplant and chicken, and it was really yum in a delicious thick gravy. Everything tasty :) @emi_sklar

Ordered take out here on Father's Day around 4pm and it was empty inside. But the staff there are…read morethe friendliest and most welcoming. Our stomach couldn't figure out what to order so staff was kind to give us time to look over the menu. He kindly took our orders and we left to at the bar next door. By the time we came back 20 mins later it was all ready. My family really enjoyed the panang curry and seafood pad thai. Though we don't go out often, we really enjoyed the people and their kindness really leaves a lasting impression. =) When we get a chance to come back again I want to try their other dishes.

5 for that "authentic" Chinatown day dining near a wet market; very local. Her Pad Thai tasted…read moredifferent from all other Pad Thai BUT the homemade Lao sausage is very aromatic & delicious!! The Kaffir lime seasoning lovingly enhances the ground pork. We've eaten here twice for the sausage; it is excellent! Service is fast and very hospitable; owner is lovely & gracious to chat with. Please visit and try her menu, most especially the homemade Lao sausage!!

I was craving some Lao sausage after having it from a different place. But since that place was a…read morefood truck, I used yelp to see where I could get Lao sausage regularly and this place popped up. Cheun Wea was great reviews and they have a great authentic looking selection. They're located in the Maunakea Market food court and they might be the only Thai/Lao place there. When I go to this food court, I usually am there for Maguro Bros, but I was on the hunt for Lao sausage and Maguro Bros was closed anyway. The shared space is honestly a little claustrophobic for me. And there are some interesting smells. I prefer to eat outside or take my food to go, which isn't a problem. I stood at the counter for a bit before the nice lady worker acknowledged me. She called me sister lol. I asked for a sausage and a side of sticky rice. It was $7 and came in a ziploc bag. It was the perfect light lunch. The sausage was a bit spicy, but it was really good. I also got a mango sticky rice, which was affordable and delicious. It didn't have any sauce, but that would have made it too messy. It was basically a mango sticky rice musubi. At least that's how I ate it lol. I'll definitely be back for the sausage. Maybe next time I'll try some of the other entree dishes.

Hidden gem!!!! The food was so delicious and the price is very reasonable. My favorite dishes today…read morewere the homemade laos sausage (the sauce on the side is killer) and the nam khao (crispy rice salad). The owners were super sweet and friendly and attentive! Interior is small but clean. I definitely want to go back to try other menu items and the desserts. Parking: There's a couple stalls in the back, it was pretty empty on a weekday night. Lots of street parking nearby, free after 6 PM.

The mango sticky rice drink was 8.00 and they have parking in the back…read more I just had to correct my updated review. Mango sticky rice drink is as yummy it was like having mango sticky rice. I enjoyed the tapioca but next time I will ask for less tapioca

I'm born and raised here and I can tell you it's the best Thai food on Kahuku side!! Please try…read moreit!! Very friendly service, love the food!

This place so good! We went back twice! The Thai coffee and Thai tea is really good. We had the…read moreyellow chicken curry, spring rolls, and the chicken katsu. I wasn't a big fan of the katsu but I didn't realize it was thigh meat and I only like breast meat. Super nice people, made fresh and would go back.

I was craving some Thai food so decided to place an order for delivery and I was not disappointed!…read moreThey got my order done quickly and it got here in no time. I got the chicken pad Thai and the portions are huge. It's not too oil or too sweet, they make it perfect everytime. I can say almost the same about the mango sticky rice. I thought it was going to be a small tub but it was a huge take out container and it included a whole mango. It was delicious and I will be ordering again.

Arrived 6pm on a Friday night. A few tables filled but mostly empty. Been coming here for many…read moreyears, ever since it opened. The food and the service has always been outstanding. No different tonight. We typically get our favorite dishes each time... Tom Yum, Cashew Nut Stir Fry, Spring Rolls, and Fried Chicken. Unfortunately they were out of Stuffed Chicken Wings, which we love. Another great dinner at Thai Lao... in and out in an hour. Enough take home for tomorrow.

Tried the lomo steak fries and they were absolutely amazing! 10/10…read more It was loaded up with tasty sauces, perfect bite sized pieces of tender steak, red onion, and tomatoes. I was very happy with the portion I got for $18. Thankfully they give you a utensil packet that includes a spoon because I scooped up every last bit of that sauce. Spice level wasn't anything crazy. The people running the truck were very friendly. 100% will have to find them again.

Navigating Oahu's mobile food scene means knowing where to look. Khao and Papas is one of those…read moreitinerant food trucks with a constantly changing dynamic schedule, popping up in another place almost daily. Using Yelp's Mobile Food Trucks search will identify them but you need to use another app to actually find out where they are. I ran across them on a weekend in my neighborhood and stopped by. The food is a fusion of Peruvian and Laotian by husband-wife team, Juan Ching and Kim Thepsenavong. There is a long history of Japanese cuisine fusing with Peruvian - it's called Nikkei. But other Asian cuisines, especially Southeast Asian, also blend seamlessly with Peruvian staples. Think about the heavy use of pepper and spice in Laotian cuisine. You've been in restaurants where the heat scale is hot, Thai hot, and Laotian hot. Peppers were only introduced into Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Peru is one of the recognized birthplaces of peppers, with over 300 varieties and a 7,500 year history of cultivation. Peruvian Laotian fusion works when you do it right. I had a beef anticuchos skewers plate with Laotian accompaniments. The anticuchos had a nice smokey sweet dark color from aji panca paste. The rice was Laotian, with black and white grains of sticky rice. There was pickled Laotian som pak, a vinegar marinated mustard cabbage. A fine blended salsa-like jeow mak len, full of charred tomato smokiness, savory paedek fish sauce, garlic, shallot, bird's eye chiles, and lime, was terrific on top of the marinated beef. I hope I run into Khao and Papas again one day so I can try their grilled chicken. Until then, I have the memory of a fine take-out plate of Peruvian Laotian fusion comfort food.

Came here twice. First time with my coworkers. The second time with a large groups of friends (20…read morepeople total). Both were planned roughly about last minute but they were still able to accommodate us. Though is more geared for adults we brought our kids and it was no big deal. The food is small family style and consistently good both times I've been there. The krazy rice is definitely a staple. The garlic ginger bok choy is surprisingly good too. We orders the fries for the kids which they loved of course. The seafood pasta was good along with the ribs. My only deal is that portions are pretty small. One order of a dish like the ribs, or dumpling may only come with 4 pieces so be prepared to order more than one of each entree. Overall pretty good place to stop in.

Came here after a work event and it was just okay. Nothing I ate here really blew me away. I think…read moreit was nice to try but wouldn't be craving to go back. This restaurant is a part of the Aoki group and you call tell by the aesthetic of the decor. The vibe is great but service and taste could be better. What we ordered: Hamachi Da Nang Crudo - This was okay. Cast Iron Beef Tataki - Would not order again. Fried Oyster Mushrooms - This was the best thing but in relation to everything else. Mussels & Red Curry - The broth was delicious but the mussels were inedible Banana Lumpia - The banana wasn't ripe so it was just raw fried banana Service was ok, it's tough to consistently ask the server for water refills or side plates to eat. At one point they didn't clear our plates so we pushed things to the side so we can enjoy dessert and they stopped us while we were eating our dessert so that we could pass over plates to them when they should have just cleared them to begin with? Just a bunch weird things that could have made the experience better.