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    Thai Esan Maui

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Amara P.

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

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    Oz E.

    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!

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    Miguel M.

    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

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    Maria P.

    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.

    Maui fried rice
    Natalie M.

    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!

    Peggy H.

    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!

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    Quentin A.

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

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    Phily H.

    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!

    Esan Sausage and Moo Tod were so yummy! My wife and kids love them.
    Natt P.

    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.

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    Hadas E.

    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!!

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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    Was craving for birria & my cousin recommended this place. Its located by the big tree in Wailuku…read moretown alongside with another food truck. Went with the quesabirria plate which came with 3 tacos & consome. Took it back to Kihei & it was still warm. The birria was very flavorful & that consome really elevated it. Squeezing the lime made it even better. The salsa was quite spicy, im glad I didnt go too overboard with it. I know...I shouldve tasted it first,but I was way too excited. I guess they were out of radish that day, but it was fine as I dont eat that anyway. I didnt have to wait long for my food. It did seem a little pricey though $20 for the plate. I guess it comes out to $6/taco & $2 for the consome. Its definitely up there though for one of my favorite quesabirria tacos. Will have to come back again.

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