I got a recommendation from a a woman from Thailand. She said they have the freshest vegetables and she wasn't wrong. The food here is generous and very tasty. We got the chow fun spicy with pork garlic chicken spicy and dumplings. The spicy is spicy but so good! Little truck behind stillwels bakery. We will be back! read more

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Food is ok, this is the second time I ordered from them, I have tried Green and yellow curry and it was good today I tried Pad Thai, I can't seem to taste the flavor since all I taste is lime, I didn't even squished the lime they provided it's just so sour. Service is good, and fast! They're located at the wailuku food truck across subway, lots of table to sit from, and has a nice shade too. read more

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Minus .5 star because i was in a hurry and there were no utensils in my bag. I don't usually eat out here and i'm wary of trying new thai places. i'm so glad i did. i got the drunken noodle and papaya salad. This is the best papaya salad i've had in maui. Also i feel like it's the only place so far that has a realistic understanding of what spice is. Ordered both items medium spicy and it was just that. Perfection. I usually don't get enough spice. Also portions are very generous. I will be back, however their early closing time may make it hard. read more

Thai Esan Maui - This is a half eaten drunken noodle, yes there's THAT much food in there. - Thai Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

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Everything at this spot is fabulous! Very flavorful, huge portions, and great service. An awesome spot to stop in for a quick bite! read more

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Really great experience! This food truck is located in a center with four others. It is easily accessible and has an adjacent parking lot. There is a shaded sitting area, but no bathrooms. The lady working was very nice and took our order efficiently. She was patient and our food came out quickly. Originally, my family and I thought the place was quite pricy for being a truck. But the portions were very large. Two people could easily share and still have leftovers. The food is delicious. The flavors are well balanced and the food is simply good. Also, important to mention this food truck stays open until much later than all food trucks, such that it is good for dinner. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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A new local favorite in Wailuku Town - their fried rice and pad thai are go-to's for me and my friends! Their Thai Tea was also pretty great! - Miguel Morales Photography read more

Thai Esan Maui - Pad Thai (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram) - Thai Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Whether you're a fan of mellow flavors or crave that extra kick that isn't for the faint of heart, you can choose your own adventure when it comes to Thai Esan. ⁠ They specialize in Esan cuisine that has its roots in Northeastern Thailand and is known for its bold and spicy dishes, Thai sticky rice, vibrantly flavored salads, and heavy use of fresh vegetables. You'll find different flavors and dishes here compared to other food trucks with your typical curries and a little spicer and richer in herbs and sauces. What caught my eye here was the Esan sausage. The sausage is made with ground pork and pork fat, mixed with garlic and rice, then fermented for several days. The flavor is quite unique with a bit of sourness from the fermentation. It comes with a sweet and sour dipping sauce and oh my, I am completely obsessed with it! Highly recommend this dish! I get it with a side of white rice to make the meal complete. I've also tried the Pad See Ew which was good as well. The best part is the staff here are incredibly friendly and so nice! They seem like really great people and the customer service is on point. Also, if you work in the area, they offer a small discount. They were previously located in Lahaina and reopened in Wailuku earlier this year at the Wailuku Food Trucks lot. There's parking available in the back and a handful of picnic tables to enjoy your meal as well. read more

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Life saver!! I had to order food for my account from Oahu the night before and they were the only one open late for me to order for pick up. Everyone enter the food! Ordered 26 plates three choices chicken Kaprow, chicken Curry, and chicken Eggplant. Thanks so much!! read more

Delicious mango crispy chicken, krapow fried rice and isan sausage. Food was flavorful and the perfect amount of spicy. Great service.

This meal was a highlight to the trip in Hawaii. I tried the Thai prad ka pow chicken and the crab fried rice. Both were AMAZING and flavorful. They cook it super fresh and the flavors just explode in the mouth. They're very kind as well. There are a few tables around to sit down. This is a GENEROUS amount of food and I finished the rest later and it was still very tasty. You can see the freshness of the cucumber and veggies in the dish, along with the juiciness of the meats. Definitely recommend! read more

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There are loads of food trucks on Maui, but not a ton in Wailuku. A new addition to the pod in downtown Wailuku is most welcome, especially one as fabulous as Thai Esan Maui. Their menu has a lot of variety, including appetizers, soups, salads, and many great main dishes to choose from. On my first visit I got the spicy eggplant with tofu, which was fantastic: perfectly cooked eggplant, flavorful tofu, bell peppers, garlic, and plenty of Thai basil in a well balanced sauce. Next visit I got pad ginger, again with tofu; it too was delicious and full of bright flavors. I also got the Esan sausage appetizer, which was good but the flavors didn't seem as compelling to me. Thai tea to accompany any menu item is a must, and theirs is on point, but there are several other beverage options. Open 11-7 every day. A note on spiciness: I like spicy food (like habanero/Thai bird chile hot); I ordered the eggplant "spicy" but had to add chile powder (which they gave me on request...with a warning lol). On my return visit I ordered the pad ginger "Thai hot" and it was just right for me. If you're unsure, ask them and they'll help you figure out the right level. It's wonderful to have such fresh, authentic, and above all delicious Thai food in the heart of Wailuku town, and I'm looking forward to working my way through their menu! read more

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Yum Nam Kao Tod is just like what you can get in Thailand. My most favorite dish from here!

Amazing food very fast and fresh Thai food you won't be disappointed especially their curry and mango and sticky rice read more

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I ordered a range of stuff on the menu. While there wasn't a standout dish for me, everything tasted fine, and they were super friendly. All the food was well packaged, and nothing leaked. I had a long 30 minutes drive to get the food back to the family. Check-in on Yelp for 10% off coupon! read more

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Delicious authentic Thai food in food truck. A hidden gem. Bamboo salad stood out as healthy and tasty. Pad woon sen was also great.

I had a great meal today! I had Veggie Spring Rolls and Garlic Chicken. Spring Rolls had rice noodles and veggies in a light, crunchy wrap, like lumpia. The chicken was shaved and you could request it from mild to hot. Sauce was sweet and spicy. It came with a fried egg, 2 scoops of white rice and cucumber slices. Food was ready in 5 minutes! There are picnic tables under a tarp to sit down but it was still pretty hot. I had eaten at this truck once before and signed up for their rewards program. I was pleasantly surprised to get a $6 discount on my order earned from the previous meal. Food was just as good as from the first time so they're consistent. I will absolutely come back again. Ample parking is behind the building where the truck is parked. Enjoy! read more

Super service, quality and taste! It's so nice and convenient in Wailuku food truck court. Park in the back. Enjoy the people watching while you wait for your order. You can also call ahead or order online. I'm so impressed by the quality!! read more

Thai food Good taste Thai food native Thai people recommend to try, the Tom yom gonyin soup good

Everything we ordered here was so yummy. We love every everything we ordered. The owners are super nice and friendly. The highlight were esan sausage and bamboo shoot salad.not easy to find them and even harder to find the good one. Definitely, going back to this place. read more

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For a food truck, this one is definitely a hit! The food is so delicious and flavor and is make pretty quickly. It is an area of 4 food trucks and they have a very nice seating area with clean, comfortable tables. The portions of the meals are perfect and very reasonable for the price. I was very happy with the quality of the food. The workers are very nice and quick. I would definitely recommend, amazing place!! read more

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I ordered the spring rolls and panaag curry medium spice with tofu. The spring rolls didn't have much flavor or seasoning, and the dipping sauce was okay. The panaag curry had no flavor or spice to it and looked like it was watered down. The vegetables and tofu were soft yet firm but did lack the Thai flavors i was craving today. Overall, it was not the Thai cuisine that I know and love. Sorry, I'm bummed. read more

I honestly was looking really forward to getting sticky rice with mango and was so happy to see that they had this on their Doordash menu. So I ordered it along with another item. Sadly, for my sticky rice item, I was given only rice in a plastic wrapping. I had to double check the online description for the item I ordered and it clearly said it would come with mango. Very disappointing and the company should change their description if it truly does not come with mangos. I paid $7 (Doordash price) for something I couldn't even it. read more

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We went on First Friday so it was really busy. The food was pretty good. I tried their chicken pad krapao, spring rolls, and the sausage. I ordered the pad krapao medium spicy but I guess my tolerance must be pretty high because it wasn't spicy at all. Their sausage tasted like longganisa (a Filipino sausage) but a little more floral. The spring rolls were ok. The service was ok too. They were really busy so I understand the wait and everything but when I ordered, I didn't get a number. But everyone after me got a number. I waited close to 40 minutes for my food while people who ordered after me got their food. But I get it, it was a crazy evening. The guy that was helping me was very nice though and respectful. The seating is shared benches between all the other food trucks so pretty normal to what a food truck venue typically is. read more

I have spent a good 6 months in Thailand so I really mean it when I say this soup is so good!! I love that the price includes rice. I'll definitely be back this place is amazing read more

Thai Esan Maui - Tom Kha Soup medium spice - Thai Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

I've never been disappointed eating here. Lately I've been enjoying the khao men gai. If you know someone who isn't in the mood for spicy it's perfect. Lots of subtle flavors. Pad krapow is my go to for spicy comfort food. read more

I LOVE thai food so it was a must try when this truck rolled up in Wailuku ... food is very freshly prepared, hot, & delicious! Staff is also really friendly. Their online ordering system is seamless ... my orders have always been ready and waiting when using such. read more

Amazing Thai food, I got the pad thai and it was amazing. Great service, I highly recommend.

The food was extremely fresh and authentic. The crab fried rice, pad tai, and maui fried rice were some of the best I've ever ate. Service was fast, and they were extremely nice. There were some nice seats outside. Overall would recommend. read more

Great food and service. We ordered the crab fried rice and Maui fried rice and it was extremely fresh and authentic.

My favorite Thai spot in Maui so far. I love their chicken krapow! It's my favorite Thai dish, and it's better than most of ones I've had in LA. I highly recommend this place if you love Thai food! read more

Excellent food. Loved the papaya salad and had a nice amount of fish sauce. Crab fried rice was tasty and wife loved the ginger chicken. Everything was very fresh and tasty and I will definetly be going back here again! read more

I usually don't leave a review but I felt compelled to for this place. Full disclosure we're Thai Americans so obviously we love exploring Thai restaurants for fun. We heard about this place from a friend. We decided to taste test for ourselves and went Wednesday dinner towards closing hour. At first, we had to look for it because they weren't located in the main court; they were located in the food truck parking lot because they're new. It was a HIDDEN GEM!! I ordered my favorite dish pad kaprow (Thai Basil Chicken) and I'm a big critic when it comes to this dish because most places make it wrong. This place right here was LEGIT and had the right flavors!!! It was soooooo good! They make the food fresh from scratch and use natural ingredients from a farm. I give this a 5 out of 5 and definitely recommend it for anyone looking for AUTHENTIC Thai food! Plus, the owners are so nice and friendly. I'm planning to go back here again before I gotta leave. read more