Chef T is awesome. This food is awesome. I highly recommend the green coconut curry, it's so good. Gotta go spice level seven. The portions are big I only have for lunch. It has the right amount of rice to curry. Everything's good highly recommend this place. The Thai tea really hit the spot, it's creamy, but not too sweet and you can really taste the tea flavor. read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Green Thai coconut curry with shrimp and Thai tea. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was great and made fresh. Conveniently right outside the exchange and in a public area so anyone can get a carry out. One note, I love spicy food and 5/10 is good for me. If you ask for 10/10 be prepared. read more

At the very least, for more than two years, the opening time has consistently been after 1:30 PM, and often not until 2:00 PM or later. Since this is not a large food court, there are very limited dining options available. If this business is unable to open during lunchtime, I believe it would be better for them to vacate the space so another restaurant that can reliably serve lunch customers can take over. read more

Oh my goodness- I am dreaming about the Lemon Chia juice weeks later! While in Hawaii, I was visiting the military commissary and came across this little food/drink gem. Listen, if ai could have the ju8ce mailed to my house in Vegas, I absolutely would! Fresh squeezed juice with various fruites- extremely refreshing! read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Lemon Chia! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Best Pad Thai hands down! The flavor is so fresh. My husband and I eased our way into the spice levels based off their recommendations! We are both now at a Thai Level 8 and Thai Level 10!! Once they add in the Thai peppers the flavor just gets better and better. Generous portion size for a reasonable price! Me and my husband are frequent customers and they know our order! Very friendly! Definitely check it out, you won't regret it! read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The shack is located outside of NEX...entrance serving freshly made Thai dishes made to order. There are seats outdoors or dine in the food court upstairs with an extended covered outdoor seating many are not aware of. My favorite drink to go their original Thai coffee freshly made with guava and basil seeds. They also have other signature drinks all Chef T original cold beverages that are great thirst quencher. I highly recommend trying their outstanding Thai menu options for take outs or eat at the NEX food court! They're closed on Sunday's and closes early. The food court is open daily until 7:00-8:00 pm... read more

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The steak Thai salad was super yummy, refreshing and light. I got level 5 spiciness and it was perfect for me - just a little kick. read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I went there on a Saturday when all of the food options in the upstairs food court didn't feel appetizing to me. I remembered that there were several options downstairs, so I went to check it out. I decided to order from the Thai Shack, where I realized that they had the general Thai food in addition to the ice cream rolls and numerous desserts that I thought they were only known for. I discovered that I was wrong and they have full meals for really decent prices! Thai curry for $10? Wow! I was attended to by a very nice older woman, who I realized after the fact was the owner after looking at a photo with their contact info. I ordered the Surf and Turf and she walked me through spice levels since I'm not familiar with Thai spiciness. I went with 5 since that's what she recommended. I wish I took a picture of my order, but I was so *hangry* that I ate it quickly. The quality was the best out of all the options at the NEX. The spiciness was just right and very delicious. I wish I knew this option beforehand, but now that I know, I'll definitely be coming back. If you're craving Thai (or any Asian food) at NEX (which is sorely lacking local/Asian options) and don't want to pay $20 for a plate at I Love Country Café upstairs, go downstairs to the Thai Shack by Chef T and get yourself some Tom Yum, Thai Curry, or Pad Thai for great value. Definitely worth coming back to! read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Thai Shack Menu - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Have to catch them when they are available they sale out very quickly. But worth the wait and money spent. The sparkling strawberry kiwi drink is my favorite and the surf and turf pai Thai. Outside of the hours of operation being inconsistent, the food is great read more

Great small local business serving Thai food by NEX! Loved the atmosphere and welcomed customers by the employees. Their shack is so well decorated and complimented their kitchen setup. I ordered the Pad Thai and Mango Sparkling Soda. When picking up my order, they ensured me with confidence that their food is served with no MSG and fish sauce. Beautifully cooked, great portion and friendly staff. I would totally come back here to try their other authentic Thai selections and drinks. EVERYTHING IS FRESH MADE TO ORDER WITH FINE SELECTED INGREDIENTS. Would totally recommend folks who are in the area looking for some bomb Thai food! read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Pad Thai with Mango Sparkling Soda - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love this food! Takes me back to Thailand. My go-to is always the chicken pad thai (level 7 spice ) with a Thai coffee (forgot to take a pic ) Everything is made to order. So, be prepared to wait a little. You can also call ahead and place your order so it's ready when you get there or when you're done shopping at the NEX/commissary. Every time I go, they are so welcoming and friendly. Definitely recommend! read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Chicken Pad Thai - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

When I was looking around for something around the NEX, I saw Thai Shack on yelp and it was rated really well. I love Thai food so I decided to try it with my friend. We love splitting things so that we can try more than one thing so we got a super size açaí bowl and chicken pad thai. It was so busy because it was lunch time and there were a lot of people ordering. We waited a bit for our food so once I saw that they had made our açaí, I went up to get it while we waited for our pad thai. We ended up eating the whole açaí before our pad thai was ready. It was so hot outside so it was the perfect thing to help us cool down. It's definitely not like the traditional açaí but the fruits were really good. The pad thai was finally ready and we ate it pretty quick. It's a very big portion. I'll definitely be getting the pad thai again or maybe try the curry. read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Menu as of 5/2023 - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My wife and my favorite Thai place!! Amazing food, the pad thai, green Thai curry, sticky rice and pangang curry is the best!!! Surprisingly this is also the best Açaí I've had on the island, I've been going all over trying Açaí and Thai food and can't believe I've found the best under one roof lol!! Will continue to come here, try everything!! read more

Yummy food. I am always happy when I order Thai Shack. Good service fair prices and good size portions.

Hands down best Thai food I have had on the island. I am making this my new go to grab and go spot. Food is freshly prepared to order & no MSG or fish sauce used. Chef takes his time preparing each dish. It's worth the wait. Thai iced tea is excellent as it's real brewed Thai tea leaves & not the flavored powder mix other places use. If you want good healthy food done right check this place out. I love their Tom Yum soup & Surf & Turf noodle dish. I can't wait to try the other items on his menu. read more

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The wait time is excessive. They have a sign saying they are short staffed, but they shouldn't be taking new orders if they can't fulfill them for a hour. At minimum the cashier should have indicated that the wait would be this long. The food, when we got an hour after k ordering, was very good. read more

The reviews had 4/5 stars, the pictures of the food looked pretty good so we decided to give this place a try. If you've tried authentic Thai food, this is no comparison. 2 stars for friendliness, but the food is not good and surely not worth the wait. We ordered the chicken satay, the veggie pad Thai and the air fried veggie rolls. Nearly $30...and it was just simply not worth the money. The chicken satays picture on the sign looked generously portioned but it was a piece of chicken chopped into cubes on top of some greens, with a scoop of mushy white rice. The chicken tasted fake, it was extremely soft..weird flavor and texture. The air fried veggie rolls had a funny taste..I'm not sure how to describe it..but almost like an old taste? It was 2 veggie rolls cut in half plus a half of one, and that was $5. Sauce was sweet, eh not very good either. The veggie pad Thai did not even taste like pad Thai. Sorry but it was not bussin. read more

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Favorite Thai food on the island! The staff are always welcoming and I'm never disappointed with my order. A great menu with plenty of vegetarian and vegan friendly options. I highly suggest the red curry or the pad Thai! read more

Excellent Thai food, family run. I almost always get the shrimp pad thai, spice level 8 of 10. It's perfectly spicy and still enjoyable. The lemon chia drink is also always worth it--so refreshing. The owners know Thai food and Thailand itself--before I visited a few years ago, they gave me some great recommendations. I love this stand and the family. The food is made fresh (the slogan is "this is not fast food, but it is worth the wait")--it's totally worth it. I usually order, run in to the exchange to grab a few items, and come back to pick up my order. Work the wait time into your schedule and you won't mind it at all. Check out the Thai Shack!! It is truly worth the wait. read more

This is our first time eating here and love it! We got the chicken pad Thai. So much flavor and good portion size. The owners are friendly and professional! Highly recommend! read more

Oh h$ll yes! So far my fav Thai on island. Fair price. Good grub. Spiced right. Only wish is hours were longer after work. But understand the spot has its limits. Try call ahead to shorten the wait. read more

Came here around 3-4 pm on a Thursday after a commissary run for some açaí bowl. Chef T and his staff were nice. Lucky thing cause we waited like 15-20 minutes for our order. You can order ahead if you don't want to wait. My kids enjoyed the açaí bowls. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Stop by to get some lunch and found this wonderful place at the Navy exchange read more

The BBQ Pork Plate was absolutely terrific! Much obliged to Chef T and the rest of the crew here! It's an awesome place to get some chow, whether if you're really hungry or if it is a snack. The folks here always do a fantastic job preparing and creating the delightful dishes here! Keep the awesome work folks! From Brient :-) ! read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - BBQ Pork Plate, Water Bottle, and Utensils (P1 :) - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've grown up coming to the nex as a kid, and now I work at the Starbucks inside, so I'm alwaaays in the area! I'm always getting bored with food but never when it comes to the Thai food here! If my coworkers hadn't told me about this place i don't know where id go to. I always get the spicy red curry and it's always so hot and delicious, the serving size for the price you pay is awesome ! I grew up eating Thai food with my mom and this place warms my heart up, seriously the best comfort food I've had in a while. The owners are very sweet too, and some of my regular customers. They have such passion and kindness, and it shows. Im always greeted with a smile and into a welcoming environment! Much love read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Red veggie curry - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best Thai food on the island! Yes, the wait time is long but totally worth it. Give them a chance when you have a time to spare. You won't be disappointed by the quality or the flavor! read more

I enjoy the food, there is quite a wait. I would suggest if you have other shopping to do, order the food first, then shop. If not, order ahead of time. I like the classic pad thai. The employees are attentive and friendly. read more

We discovered Thai Shack by Chef T on our recent visit to Honolulu. We were able to try their wonderful vegetarian spring rolls, pad Thai, mango fruit bowl and Acai blast. All food is made to order and delicious!!! It is a family run operation with friendly staff and excellent Thai specialties. Decor is bright and offers a nice island atmosphere. Highly recommend!!! read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Great place for a tasty lunch or early dinner. - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I visit this spot on my lunch breaks often. They sell my favorite chicken panang curry on the island. Great flavor, reasonable portion, and garnished nicely. read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Chicken Panang Curry - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting both the owners very nice couple, who add love to everything they do. We had veg tofu green curry, Papya salad and 2 açaí blast. We were extremely happy with the service and quality of food. If you are reading this you have to get the Açaí blast....the best drink I ever had and I am a foodie! read more

Very fresh, tasty, and pleasant folks. (I had beef pad thai and while this place is outside the NEX mall, it is NOT fastfood--made from scratch, about 15 minutes on a Sunday afternoon. read more

I love watching Chef T create his dishes on his tiny stove in his little shack. Although I frequent the NEX food spots, it took me a while to try this place. However, now that I've tried it, it's the only place I eat at the NEX. For a tiny kiosk, it delivers! The Energizing Lemon Chia drink and a veggie green curry are my go to items. The veggies in the curry are so good and cooked just right. It comes with a side of jasmine rice and the portion is just right. The drink is always such a refreshing treat! I love that EVERYTHING is freshly made. Because the food is made to order, it does take awhile. Sometimes up to 20 minutes but trust me, it's worth the wait. I've seen people order a variety of curries and noodles. As I waited for my food I've had conversations with other patrons who had nothing but good things to say about this little shack. read more

Their Pad Thai is authentic and truly delicious. Just ate at another Thai Restaurant and it was fancier but pales in comparison to the Thai food prepared at this tiny kiosk at the NEX. Tastes like the Pad Thai I have had in Bangkok. AND they do not add MSG--I just hate that stuff as it makes me so thirsty afterwards. Anyway you want some great Pad Thai come to Thai Shack! Also, try the curries and different unique drinks, like the Energizing Lemon Chia--so good. We really liked the green curry with chicken and lots of veggies, very satisfying and filling. read more

I have food allergies and they were so accommodating and made me a rice dish that I was able to eat! Very friendly and very accommodating. The food was unbelievably delicious! For having such a strict diet they did a phenomenal job making me something I can eat!!! read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Pineapple fried rice made to order!! - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love Thai food and they had a delicious panang curry. I had vegetarian with tofu. You get to choose your spicy level from 1-mild all the way to 10- Thai spicy. I normally like spicy but I know Thai spicy is another level spicy, the kind of spicy that burns your taste buds off, turns your mouth to lava(not fire), makes you sweat like your doing HIIT exercises in a steam room. But that's a 10 spicy level, and I like tasting my food so I went with a 6, but I think next time I'll try 7. The icing on the cake, the delicious Thai coffee made with non-dairy coconut condensed milk and coconut evaporated milk. It was so good! I'm definitely going back next time I'm in the area. read more

Delicious! The best panang curry and sticky rice desert I could find. I highly recommend this place if you want Thai food for a reasonable price. read more

Oh my gosh!!! This is amazing!!! I got the surf and turf medium spice and I cannot get over how great this is!!!! It is perfect! I don't usually rave about food like this unless it is amazing to my pallet and let me tell you guys, this is beyond amazing. It is prepared right in front of you with all natural spices ! It is a must try a MUST try!!!! read more

Thai Shack by Chef T - Surf and turf - Acai Bowls Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It might be the best Thai food on island... sooo much flavor and healthy. I go there all the time!!!

Chef T makes fresh dishes that remind me of the best food stands in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. This is definitely authentic Thai cuisine, with good portions, and most importantly, very delicious! If you ask for Thai hot, it'll be Thai hot. read more

Food is amazing and fresh every single time. The flavors are delicious! There is nothing on the menu that tastes bad. However, their service and positive attitude is unmatched. They are the absolute sweetest and we love ordering from them every time! read more