Every time we are in town eat at least 2-3 times. This has got to be my favorite Thai restaurant, idk about ever, but one of my tops for sure. All their curries are amazing, but my favorite is the green one! Crab fried rice is insanely delicious! The staff is friendly, ingredients fresh, everything is flavorful and cooked to perfection. I am left satisfied each time. The restaurant is always packed, it's colorful and full of people enjoying their meals. The place feels authentic and on a strip with shops and bars. Going back tonight after having dinner there just yesterday, haha! Yes, it's that good! Enjoy xx read more

So yummy! I'm obsessed with the food here. It's a little pricey, but the quality and flavor are definitely there. Very family-oriented business, and their food is to die for! read more

Ning's Thai Cuisine - Cashew chicken, eggplant chicken + beef pad thai. - Thai Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

My food wasn't great, only 3 shrimps, 5/6 very small scallops, no fish it was replaced with tofu.

A much under-rated locally owned restaurant in Pahoa. Great Food, very clean, consistently friendly staff and a relaxed, laid back atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

Good food, good service, nice seating. If you don't like spicy and don't like curry, you shouldn't come here. Great Thai tea

Went in mid week- lunch time. Food- Avocado spring rolls, they were fresh. Nothing special. The sauce was not special either. Crab fried rice was delicious. Probably the best thing that I ate that day. Pay attention to the heat that you request for your meal we did medium and it was still pretty hot, but we loved it and even at $25 we would definitely order it again. Ambiance- the restaurant appeared clean. The service was polite and quick. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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As many others have noted, the Pad Thai is incredible. Very flavorful and generous portions. Great service and reasonable prices

Delicious little gem in Pahoa. Yes it's a little up there as far as $ but it's Hawaii and every bit worth it. Some good Thai food in the middle of Puna! read more

How did I wind up in Pahoa eating Thai food? What can I say...there's actually a lot of it on the Hilo side of the island. What can I say, here was a simple Thai lunch that I thought was delicious and rivaled many of the best Thai places I've eaten at on the mainland. The friendly service inside a cute interior was coupled with a spice scale menu that went from 1 to 4 and then added a Thai level beyond that (along with a heat warning and a 'no refunds' reminder)...gotta respect it. read more

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Lovely restaurant in a small quiet town. We are vegetarian and found this to be one of the best Thai food we've ever had!! Everything was so fresh and spiced so well. We got the coconut soup with tofu, veggie fried rice, and basil dish with tofu! Everything was seriously sooooo good I wish I lived in Hawaii so I could go back lol. Service was good + everything was clean and normal! We street parked which was fine read more

LOVE this place if I could eat here every day I would. Food and service is amazing. I heard this place has a "cult" following and I am now happily apart of that cult. read more

Ning's Thai Cuisine - Spring rolls jasmine rice and red curry Hot - Thai Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Very good food. We tried the summer rolls and veggie yellow curry, twice! Just be aware, the rice does not come with your curry. It's a separate charge. $5 for large. But you have to order it, who eats curry without rice?! We ordered a large and split it. Authentic food for sure. read more

Always been the best Thai in Puna! The evil jungle prince with rice and green papaya salad are my favorites

This place is great if grandma is in the kitchen. Otherwise it is hit or miss. Nothing comes with rice. WTF ? The curries are tasty but you have to pay $5 for rice ! We will still go but be aware other"pop up" venues are just as good if not better... read more

In the beginning, this restaurant was great. During covid the owner had his son who was very very sick hanging out inside the store near the food prep areas which was in my eyes disrespectful to those who didn't want to get sick, but the food quality is my real issue. If you order someone and they don't have the proper ingredients, they will fill it with straw mushrooms and charge you full price. Straw mushrooms are cheap and the break down really fast in hot soup, its disgusting and more importantly not a standard part of any of the dishes I ordered. read more

While visiting Hilo in Hawaii this March, I decided to take the friend I was staying with to lunch. I like that food, so he suggested that we go to Nang's Thai restaurant. We happened to be in the area and stopped by the restaurant. The place is not very large, with white linen-covered tables. I ordered a Coconut soup with shrimp, and my friend ordered a Panang red curry with chicken and sticky rice. No tea was served, only some cold tap water. I should also point out that the water is not a given in Hilo and is not very tasty. The food arrived after about 20 minutes or so. The first thing we noticed was that the sticky rice was very lumpy and Cold! I tried the soup and was shocked to discover that it tasted like someone opened a can of coconut milk and just poured it into the bowl. There were a few mushrooms and tomatoes floating, and a few shrimps. I need to indicate that I was a chef some years ago, for 14 years, and Thai food is my favourite. Also, I am a foodie and I do know a thing or two about good food. My friend was not impressed with his dish either. He commented that maybe the restaurant changed hands, as the food was much better in the past. I called the waiter and mentioned to him that the rice was lumpy and cold and did not appear to be fresh. He said that it was not, and it just came out of the rice cooker. I put some rice on a fork and handed it to him. He insisted that it was not cold. We asked him to get us some fresh rice. When he came back with the same badly looking rice, not much better than the previous one, I mentioned to him that I happened to be a chef myself and I do know when the rice is cold. His response was a shocker to both of us! He told me that I was not a Thai chef, so I wouldn't know. I almost told him that he was not a Thai waiter either! At this point, I just paid the bill, which was US$47.02. I did not leave a tip as I found the waiter to be rude and of would never have food there again and would not recommend that anyone else do either. A very bad experience overall! read more

I got a takeout order of spring rolls and Tom Yum soup. It's been several years since I've eaten at this restaurant and the quality and quantity of the food has definitely gone down. my Tom Yum soup at a price of $25 was mainly broth and wasn't as tasty as it used to be either I won't be going back read more

Food was great, service was warm and friendly, and interior of the restaurant was cozy and inviting. Hope they really thrive, because they deserve it! read more

We've been dining at Ning's for over 15 years. Always consistent and unbelievably delicious. Do not hesitate; you will not be disappointed.

Food is tasty. Average $60 for two with one appetizer dish, an entree and a noodle dish plus tip. Service was excellent and friendly. One and only Thai restaurant in Pāhoa Town. read more

Best Thai food I've ever had. Nothing like this in Iowa City unfortunately. Loved the spring rolls!!!!

Always always always, did i mention alway.,,, good service & excellent food! Hooked on curry, but had the pad see ewe. Great flavor, had medium spice. Wished there was more noodles, but man going back for more! They are a bring your own beer place so I bring my tumbler of vodka, dry vermouth, and lemon slices to make my own vodka martini. read more

Ning's Thai Cuisine - Red curry with Jasmine rice (extra) - Thai Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Excellent and authentic Thai food. Very prompt and friendly service. Thom Kai soup was phenomenal...huge portion. Massaman Curry with shrimp was excellent. read more

Amazing food and service, barely had to wait and everyone at our table loved the food. Highly recommend!

Delicious Thai food. Fantastic service. Restaurant decor and open air seating was wonderful. People so genuine and accommodating. OK, I got the Pad Thai. It's as good as you'll find anywhere. Banana spring rolls and coconut and ice cream were delicious. It's a bring your own alcohol restaurant. The walk down to the convenience store is a short stroll if you forget to bring any. I love this place. read more

Recent Big Island visit and randomly came across the cute little town of Pahoa, HI. Lucky to find Ning's Thai Cuisine (what a gem). I had the Tom Yum vegetarian soup with Tofu and a Thai iced coffee. Both were delicious and service was lovely. I highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Ning's Thai Cuisine - Tom Yum vegetarian soup with tofu and Thai iced coffee - Thai Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Crispy fish and vegetables is a scrumptious art piece! A funky little cafe in a colorful community, pleasant staff, what more could you ask for? read more

One of my two absolute favorite restaurants on the big island! Vegetables have a vibrant color. Flavors are bright and popping in my mouth. The lady serving is knows us even though it's been a couple months since we had been there. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Food was delicious. We had the avocado summer rolls and dumplings. Sumer rolls were awesome. Dumpling was good. Wish there was a special sauce but sweet Thai chili works. Also ordered the Evil jungle prince. That was awesome. Not too much coconut which is good. Will be going back. I was going to go 4 stars only because the portion was a bit small. BUT, that was probably cuz I thought I wanted more lol. But I was more than satisfied. read more

Did a take out order. Food was delicious! Would definitely come back when we are in town again. read more

Best Thai food I have ever had. Was pleasantly surprised by this little hole in the wall spot in downtown Pahoa. Wonderful service and friendly customers. I will most definitely be returning to try everything on the menu read more

Definitely the best restaurant in town, also better than those in Hilo from my experience. My friend and I stayed in the Big Island Hilo side for a week and came here three times for dinner. Thai tea was great. The Mee Ka Ti noodle was so tasty with the homemade coconut milk and peanut sauce. The Ong Choi dish was a rare find in the island. Mango sticky rice was at the right amount of sweetness. The only drawback was the parking. read more

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This place is AMAZING! I live in the area and love treating myself to the best crab curry, every once in awhile, but when my mom comes to visit we go at least 3 times a week haha! The ginger dish is super tasty and definitely has a kick to it (in the best way!) the restaurant has a vibe you can't understand through a review, trust me you will have to go and have the experience on your own. My favorite part is that all the food is locally sourced and tastes so fresh! It's truly one of the best meals I've had hands down and could recommend to anyone who likes Thai food (or even if they don't ! It's just that good) read more

Ate here on our first night in Pahona. We had excellent food and quick and friendly service!

I've been going to Ning's for many years. Everything I've ever ordered has been fantastic. Two complaints: 1) They don't believe me when I order "Thai hot". I bring my own dried and ground Hawaiian hot peppers. If I forget to bring them, well, it's not hot enough, but garrins, it'll be ono. 2) I won't be going back anytime soon because they've raised their prices too high. Time to check the competition... like today. Dinner for two was $120 with light doggie bags and that was without alcohol. I had a Coke. Speaking of which, they charge you for take-out boxes so bring your own. Also, bring your own booze. It's legal in Hawaii because they don't serve it. The staff is delightful and friendly. Love the ambiance. I'd recommend everything about this place if you don't care about money. We park at the bank and take the 2 minute walk. Very pleasant experience. read more

We've enjoyed Ning's at least half a dozen times in the past 2 years. With the exception of only one lackluster visit, all our visits have been consistently great. They provide friendly service and just amazing Thai food that is on the spicier side for my tolerance, but my other half loves the heat of a level 3. I'm just happy with a level 1 or 2. I could list all the things we've ordered but it's just ALL good, we switch it up each time we visit. Mahalo Ning's 'cause we love dining with you! read more

This was one of the few places open past 7 in the area and thankfully it was open to non residents as some of the places in the area are only open to residents. We were seated right away about 7:30 and there were plenty of open tables as many who arrived after us were also seated right away. They were incredibly attentive and efficient. I think many guests benefitted from the spice meter that is attached to every table. It shows how spicy mild is, spicy is etc. They strongly suggest telling your server if you don't like spice to ensure they cook to your taste, my husband did this and was glad that he was able to enjoy the meal without worrying about his mouth burning. We ordered the Calamari stir fry And Fried tofu with chili sauce Sticky rice Fried bananas coconut sauce We weren't too hungry and this definitely did the trick! The dessert of the fried bananas was the best part of the meal. It was so simple but so satisfying. All and all a good place for a meal 3.5 stars read more

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Another Pāhoa Village restaurant. I've been really looking forward to trying this place...! The Yelp! site listed it open at 12 noon. We pulled up at 12:28, and they were just opening the windows.... (Red flag #1) Sadly, I was disappointed with my dish; Jay's was good. Service was irritatingly slow -- especially hearing them take phone orders first over seated customers! (Red flag #2) Hanger began to set in as I waited 20 minutes for Jay's meal to arrive, after mine. (Red flag #3: The straw that broke my back.) Naturally, my meal was cold. Now, about the food: Sadly, although the picture of my appetizer of fried tofu may look appetizing, it's all smoke-'n'-mirrors: the tofu was exceedingly bland--no spice; no nada. It came with the ubiquitous bland sweet sauce. I had to pay an extra buck for hot sauce. Jasmine rice was really good, though (with shoyu, of course). The killer was that on the Yelp! website menu, it's listed at $7.95. The reality was that it was $11.95. Hmmmm.... The vegan-made Pad Thai was good, with kudos for actually getting it "Thai Hot"! I really wish I could've been more positive about our experience. "Hanger" is not a good thing to mess with, unfortunately; especially when we normally eat at 11:30a, and waited almost an hour before finally arriving and they were just opening. So, perhaps I should be a bit lenient??? Nah. I was born and raised in Hawaii (my family's still here), so I know all about "island time"; and, too, we lived in South Florida for a good number of years, as well.... This was an extremely rare no-tip lunch.... PS: There was another party there whom we could not help but overhear that their order was wrong. The gentlemen called the waitress to say there was no tofu in his dish as ordered; she insisted there was. He stirred around his soup and said, "Where?" She choked and went back to the kitchen only to return and ask him if it was okay if they served the tofu as a side. (LOL!!!) He didn't look too pleased, either.... Must've been an off-day, or a slow start to the week.... And, too, she had a quizzically disinterested countenance about the whole shebang.... In all honesty, perhaps I'm too "old school": I say "Thank You" and "Please" when being served. There was no "You're welcome!" or "Enjoy your meal!" No return to see how our food was, or if we needed anything else. She did apologize when she finally brought over the Pad Thai, saying that they had "a lot of phone orders".... Well, they had at least a good half-hour to get at least some of those phone orders done before we arrived at 12:30.... I have to wonder where these rave reviews are coming from...??? Perhaps the indifference was that we're not regulars...??? Don't know.... read more

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Loved the chicken fried rice and the steak! The mango sticky rice was also delicious. Great restaurant and service. read more

Ning's Thai Cuisine - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Ning's in Pahoa town is a favorite! Get a window seat so you can watch the Puna-tics having a meeting across or in the street. It's totally G-rated aloha hippiness viewing. The Staff at Ning's are really friendly. You must must must get the red rice. Put that down as the foundation for whatever curry dish you might desire. When we dine in, we always order more than we can finish. This assures we have plenty of left overs to create a "cheater meal". We use the leftovers as the flavor base for a slew of fresh veggies from the farmer's market. This way we get to enjoy all the savory and aromatic flavors again, typically with added fresh basil, pumpkin, japanese eggplant and chilis. Highly recommend Nings, and shopping and doing business in Pahoa and Hawaii, these folks have been through a lot the last few years with the lava flows. read more

Ning's Thai Cuisine - Green Curry, red rice, beef salad and Massaman Curry - Thai Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii