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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!
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
Amazing food very fast and fresh Thai food you won't be disappointed especially their curry and mango and sticky rice
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.
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!!
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
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
3 years ago
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
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
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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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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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
11 months ago
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
3 years ago
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
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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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1750 W Kaahumanu Ave
Wailuku, HI 96793
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