I would say in brevity that I am humbled, honored, and just blown away at what I experienced in this establishment. The best part? I took a beautiful long drive to get there, I took a chance I'll never regret (and will relive as much as I can), and I got to share it with 2 ladies I adore. In the realm of gastronomic discoveries, I, a connoisseur molded by years in the Pacific Northwest farmlands and a past life in the heat of LA kitchens as an aspiring professional chef in my 20s turned foster parent and single dad (which confined me to corporate America and consulting before realizing said dreams), chanced upon an extraordinary Thai culinary haven that transcends the mere confines of a just a Thai restaurant. Rather, this is what EVERY Thai restaurant should strive to be. Please let me explain, as I've had time to truly contemplate this experience over and over again. The enchantment commenced as the flavors unfolded, reminiscent of the captivating essence I encountered in the bustling streets of Bangkok or during cherished moments with my brother's mother-in-law ("Yai"), who wields her own custom pastes and grows her own ingredients, having lived most her life in an idyllic village. Nestled inconspicuously, even the urban giants of Los Angeles, New York and Bangkok failed to rival the meticulous artistry and robust flavors orchestrated by the culinary agape at Ono Thai. The chef, akin to a maestro of an epicurean symphony, engaged in animated conversations with regular patron in between the amazing dishes and aromas leaving the kitchen, their smiles mirroring the experience. Drawing from my rich background as an aspiring chef and steward of farmland (the taste begins in the soil and love for the earth after all), my palate attuned to the nuances of fine ingredients and well-conceived dishes we reveled in this 1.5hr meal. No, experience. As someone who once donned the chef's apron, and a lover of all things food (especially Thai, Viet, South Asian, Middle Eastern, South American and Mediterranean), the meticulousness of the preparation, down to the homemade sweet/sauces sweet and sour (nam jim) and peanut sauce I politely requested (begged), did not escape the group's discerning taste buds. I say this not to boast but to say I am so passionate about ingredients, service and food experiences that can take people to another place and away from their worldly worries, if even briefly. My diverse professional journey has encompassed roles not only as a former chef but "secret shopper" and assistant in the realm of executive services, tech and even supply chain, and I can attest that this establishment is a paragon of loving kindness, thoughtful precision and nothing more than unwavering dedication, leaving no culinary stone unturned. Not one hesitant to wield an honest and at times harsh critique, I can more than assure you, this is a genuine five-star affair. Allow me to dispel any notion of hyperbole; the taste and flavors encapsulated within these walls are a RARE gem I wish could be collected, and was honor to savor, on the island's culinary landscape. A return is not a question of if but when, as we plan to indulge in this reverie as frequently as time permits. I won't experience Thai cuisine like this anywhere else, all the more reason to save for more food whenever we visit. Cheers, bravo and hat's off to exquisite experiences and culinary escapades discovered here! Even the Thai iced tea was a force to be reckoned with, among the best I've ever had (yes I ordered one for the ride home). As we left, the owner/chef could be seen beaming with joy, sparked in receiving delivery of a beautiful tree, presumably another wellspring of herbal ingredients for forthcoming masterpieces. Not merely a critic but a fervent advocate for the symphony of flavors and love poured in, I just had to find another way to say Thank You for your hard work- I have some inkling of what this must take Chạn khx khxbkhuṇ dwy keīyrti kráp -Isaia read more

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Loveee this little Thai joint. Nice folks and yes, ono grindz! This time around we indulged in the Exotic Jungle Curry with veges, and the Pad Woon Sen also with veges. Pad Woon Sen can be a little mild flavored so we asked to make it medium spicy -- it was perfect! Both dishes complemented each other very well. We always stop by here for lunch when we're around Ewa. Can't go wrong and we've always been very satisfied. read more

Ono Thai - Jungle curry with veges - Thai Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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Male staff was little rude when asking about the completeness of a large take out order. Seemed to be unappreciated of my order. Guess I'll go elsewhere next time. Food was good but needs some customer service skills. Order placed a couple days ago wasn't ready at the time I requested. 20 minutes late! read more

Ono Thai - Menu - Thai Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

The spring rolls were really good. I like how they wrap with rice paper. I didn't care for the taste of the Tom yum soup. The other dishes were good but too sweet for me. Less sugar and the food would have been just right. Service was friendly and quick. read more

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Ono Thai is always on point! Haven't had a bad dish yet. Flavorful dishes! The beef salad is fire!!!!

Order all the time( great food) but their people skills are pretty bad ( a smile won't crack your faces!).

***2.75 STARS*** Did you ever have a nice dinner with great company and tasty food only to have this offset by bad attitude from ONE person that makes you wonder if it's worth it to come back again? One of my foodie friends really likes Ono Thai (OT) and highly suggested we come here for our monthly gatherings. OT? Never heard of the place before. I look it up and it's all the over in Ewa Beach. Very deep down (over 1 mile) Fort Weaver Rd from the H-1 5A Exit. Thank goodness for GPS. I would have probably gotten lost. I met up with my foodie friends made from Yelp for the monthly get together. As I arrived for our 7pm reservation, the restaurant was FULL. I noticed some chairs on the side with multiple bags of take out. A very good sign and promising. We dined family style and ordered 10 dishes (9 + 1 add on) plus steamed rice and sticky rice. The food was very tasty. Many winners, such as the stuffed chicken wings, fire clams, cashew chicken, squid and shrimp stir fry and drunken noodles. But the standout dish was the Thai Fried Chicken. It was so good we added on another order. The chicken is deep fried fresh with a very crunchy exterior. A slight hint of lemongrass and not greasy nor oily at all. I enjoyed gnawing on the chicken bone as others were content with the boneless pieces. Chad was our main server and despite a full house, he did his best to serve us. However, as the main dishes all came out and about halfway through eating l, we noticed our rice and sticky rice didn't arrive. There was a young female with long hair who obviously represented the restaurant as she was going back and forth from the kitchen to cashier, with the extent of opening the drawer under the cash register. We flagged her down to ask about our rice and she bluntly replied "I don't work here. You have to ask one of the boys." and walked away. Guess where she went after saying that? Behind the open door into the kitchen. WTH... A handful of us were appalled of her attitude. Sadly, this left a strong impression with most of us as this was such a major turnoff and outright RUDE. As the crowd died down, we confronted Chad and inquired who is this young female. Apparently, there are 2 owners of OT. Chad is the son of one owner and the female is the daughter of the other owner. This young female needs an attitude adjustment. Instead she could have easily told us "Let me send one of the waiters over, one moment please." Most of our party of 13 live in town and we drove all the way over to Ewa Beach to have dinner. Who would want to come back and patronize OT after being so rudely treated? Overall, a very tasty dinner with a bad aftertaste of rudeness. I tried to forget that incident but as we changed venue to have dessert, the subject of the young female popped up several times. FOOD: 4.5 Stars SERVICE: 1 Star read more

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Summer rolls - bland and sauce is strange.. kind of sweet And tangy and Doesnt have a strong peanut taste Spring roll - good and crispy.. nice flavor Fish patty - Nice string flavors most not dry.. the dipping sauce is really good Fried chicken is crispy not dry and has a bit of kick to it so maybe they put peppers I the batter Drunken noodles - really good but spicy! Pad thai is bomb. Perfectly cooked and very flavorful. They don't over cooks it meat is tender and I like that they put alot of meat and tofu I feel like overall the food was better pre pandemic but it could also be I just havnt eaten out much lately read more

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Another Great Meal in-this Mom n Pop Hole in the wall in Ewa .. Great Service and nicely priced too Highly Recommended thank you Gerry read more

Everything is great at Ono Thai! My husband and I love to go there for the best Thai food and also for their top notch service! Very friendly, fast, able to multitask and provide all you need without being asked... read more

My wife and I have only ate from this place twice and both times were solid. We will be going back to try more items from the menu. Ono for sure! read more

This hidden gem in Ewa Beach is a must try! Small yet beautiful dine in and take out restaurant with friendly staff and hit the spot flavors. Even the chef came out to say hello. read more

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Located deep in Ewa beach, this place is worth the drive. Located across the street from the post office behind Pizza Hut area there is tons of parking. Their portions and prices are great. Super flavorful so they live up to their name "ono" Thai food!! Def going back ASAP to try more on their menu!! read more

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Location/Parking: The restaurant is located in Ewa Beach next to TJ Pizza Hut in a small shopping center. Parking spaces are small. Ambiance: The restaurant has a nice neural paint color on the walls and beautiful artwork. Food/Drinks: I feel like we ordered the entire menu. Lol. In actuality, we ordered over 10 items on the menu; papaya salad, summer roll, spring roll, stuffed chicken wings, calamari, chicken satay, sticky rice, green curry, pad Thai, Thai udon soup, Thai halo halo and fried banana ala mode. My favorite dish was the Pad Thai and the stuffed chicken wings. I recommend asking for medium for papaya salad and have it Lao style. The green curry was tasty but I didn't care for bamboo shoots in it. The udon soup was a chicken soup with noodles of course Thai style. I tried the Thai iced tea and Thai iced coffee. Delicious! Prices: The prices are comparable to other Thai restaurants in the area. Most dishes averaged around $10. Service: Great service! They were able to accommodate and serve our family of 10. We didn't wait very long for the food. Overall, I recommend this Thai restaurant if you're in the Ewa Beach area. read more

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Yummy thai food. Discovered this place today usually eat in Waiphu but this place is a gem! Pad Thai is good but the yellow panang is the best. So onolicious. Ordered for coworkers as a treat after doing a great job after a busy shift and the food did not disappoint us. Summer rolls are huge! i had tasted better ones so giving it a 4. The place is also clean and well kept. Overall great food and great price. Will be ordering again soon. Thank you. read more

Ono Thai - Menu board..take a pick! - Thai Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

The food was excellent. Ordered green curry, Thai fried chicken, pho, and papaya salad. Everything was excellent. Our order was ordered online and was ready for pick up at the time of arrival. Definitely would go here again. read more

Really do not like this food. My Pad See Ew didn't have any flavor. I had to add my own sauces at home. Go to Thai Lao in Aiea, so much better read more

Ono Thai - Pad See Ew Noodles (looks good but no seasoning or flavor) - Thai Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

We loved their authentic curries. It's 5 stars Service is 4 stars Ambience is 4 stars We normally ordered take out foods due to the restaurant is always busy with their customers. Their fried chicken and noodles is also our favorites read more

The food was made to order and service was quick. The pad Thai was a little too sweet for my liking but overall ono grinds. The papaya salad spicy is super spicey and so good. Probably the best karage style chicken and lumpia on the westside. read more

Ono Thai - Thai fried chicken, spring rolls, lumpia, green curry, pad Thai and spicy papaya salad. - Thai Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Somewhat of a hidden location, but my family loves it here. Food is always well prepared. The Chicken Pad Thai is my favorite dish to order. The wait time is normally pretty quick. I do recommend placing a phone order though, and just picking up in person. read more

My go to when wife wants some spicy food and never disappointing from drunken noodle to Thai fried chicken and papaya salad. Service is always on point and never cross me wrong and always lmk to try other dishes I'm going try jungle curry next Mahalos Ono Thai read more

Forgot to take photo of the delicious "ono" food. Everything smelled so good and it was. Fish cake is the consistency of Kamaboko which Ive been in search for. The exotic jungle curry wasn't overly spicy, just right for someone who loves eating spicy dishes. Must add on that sticky rice to make it authentic. Love when the sticky rice comes in the individualized steam basket. A must try and we will be back to try all their desserts. read more

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Good Service, Great food! Would recommend Ono Thai fried Chix Is ONO! Would be 5* but, Only down fall is toooo Fa from my hale! read more

First of all, I love Thai food! So spicy, so fresh! Living on the west side I always thought Thai Lao was the only awesome Thai place in the area. I was wrong! Ono Thai is equally as delicious as its Kapolei counterpart! I'm off work and decided to try BiteSquad. Ono Thai was the most appetizing restaurant on their site. I ordered the Thai fried rice with pork, the Tom Yum Soup with chicken and the Pad Woon Sen (glass noodle) - all dishes were DELISH! I ordered all of the dishes and spicy, and the heat was just right. I can't wait to eat there again and try their other dishes! read more

Everything is good but the fried rice pineapple doesn't have pineapple and the papaya salad is kinda salty

Love ono Thai. Always great customer service. Food is always on point... never did have a problem here.. staff is always so friendly. My family and I like coming here. Oh btw... it's also BYOB... which is great... read more

The food is always hot when I do take-out order and they give you a lot of food! When dining in, the service is great and fast.

The food is amazing, the prices are reasonable and the food portions are great!!! Love this place!!!

I always order the Red or Panang curry, and they always let me substitute the veggies when asked, unlike other restaurants. The service is always friendly and food is always good. The inside is nice and comfy too. read more

Ordered online but I say that it's best to order over the phone and pay there to avoid the service fee. Fast prep, good sized portion for price and flavorful. read more

It's ONO THAI(me) for ONO THAI. In search of a place to get quick but quality takeout in Ewa Beach, I stumbled upon this place after discovering that the nearby Spoon would take an hour wait. Assisted by the pictures on the windows of this restaurant, I quickly made my selection and was glad to hear that it would only take 15 minutes. * Thai tea ($3): can't go wrong. * clear noodle salad/yum woonsen ($13.95 with shrimp): the sweet-sour sauce coating the long rice had a spicy kick, but the refreshing salad greens balanced it out well. The sauce is the same used for papaya salad I believe. * stuffed chicken wings ($11.95 for 4 pieces): chicken wings stuffed with a tender meatball. Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside- solid pick. Prices are standard for Thai in Hawai'i, service was decent, food was solid. 4/5. No dine in just yet; takeout only. read more

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AMAZING food. A must if you are in Ewa Beach area and even if you're not Red curry is wonderful, husband loves cashew chicken stir-fry, and kids love the pad Thai read more

I tried a local and random restaurant off of yelp. Our Kapolei Resturant closed at the start of COVID. So we found one hidden in the bavk of Ewa. We ordered a A variety of dishes, including spring rolls our favorite. The servers were wearing mask and pleasant. The Restaurant was small and they weren't allowing eating inside. This is when they started doing the restrictions of Restaurants in hawaii. When I get home, my husband unwrapped the spring rolls and and looked inside there was a pile of dust and dirt. (You know When you go behind your TV stand or your couch, and you see a collection of dust, that stuff). I'm assuming, the Spring rolls fell on the floor and they continue to served it to us, instead of making a new batch. I would've made a big stink and return the food. But I had a whole house of people coming to eat. Not ok! And I won't be back! read more

I ordered the yellow curry with beef and it was great! The service was wonderful and the ambiance was lively.

Like the food no doubt. Here in Ewa side it's way better than any other Thai place, my only complaint and why I didn't rank it a 5/5 is bcuz when u order "mild" spicy it comes like 9/10 hot. My suggestion to anyone wanting to order here, make sure if u can't handle the spice or peppers then u must tell the staff "NO SPICE/NO PEPPER" Basil Thai chicken, Panang Curry etc etc read more

Surprised you tell me unwanted extra food check ur food next time the fried chicken was good but this was unbelievable read more

Ono Thai - Surprise idk you tell me - Thai Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Their food was good but the organization could have been better service was fast and friendly and I'd give them another chance if in the area and looking for Thai food. We ordered angel wings, Tom ka soup, garlic stir fry with chicken, and pineapple fried rice with shrimp and beef. All the food was good. Here is where they lost a couple stars. Our garlic stir fry with chicken arrived first and with no side rice. (Have to order it separately apparently) which is fine considering we did order pineapple fried rice. But we ate almost half before the pineapple fried rice arrived. And what's odd is the angel wings were ordered as an appetizer and arrived third followed by the soup. We kinda expected the angel wings to arrive before anything else and or maybe the soup since it's already cooked but these items arrived last... But like I said. I'd come back since the food was delicious but hopefully if order an appetizer it would arrived first... The place was busy and had a lot of to go orders and orders to be delivered so maybe this was part of the problem and every one has an off night so hoping that was partly to blame. But definetly try it out if you want Thai food We wouldn't order the angel wings again. Were just ok. read more

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Garlic stir fry sauce was delish. If they sell this in a bottle, I'll carry it around and pour it on my fries, rice, potatoes & waffles. Pineapple fried rice was yummy as well. Angel wings was ok - probably won't order it again when we come back. Tom kha soup was flavorful tough it had a lot of mushroom and onions. I like mushrooms but it was too much. Plus I'm used to seeing one slice of mushroom floating in my cup of Tom kha soup at my usual Thai restaurant. read more

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The food was fine. I was disappointed that their pad Thai had tofu as a default, as I can't eat this! We ordered it with chicken, and it came with chicken, but the addition of tofu + my nasty soy allergy meant no pad Thai for Kelly. read more

My daughter loves this place and has been trying to get us to eat there however I'm not a "town" person often. She came back from school so we decided to take her to her favorite place Ono Thai. It did not disappoint. The restaurant as you walk in is not much to look at however you walk towards the back and hit this beautiful patio area with string lights natural plants and amazing service the food is delicious as well. read more