Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine

Most likely the best Thai food I’ve had even living in the DC area. I thought the price was a bit high but it turns out this was the most authentic and wonderful Thai food I’ve had and it’s worth every price. If you like spicy then be ready for the Thai hot bc eating it cold won’t be enough to stop the burn. Everyone should eat here to get a piece of Thailand!

My husband and I couldn’t stop saying how good it was! All of the vegetables tasted fresh and he said the eggplant in his was the best he’s had. All in all some of the best Thai we’ve had. Great service, we loved Sombat and the gentleman there helping at the counter. Great food, everything was perfect and the dessert is a must. I was even impressed it came with a nicer bag to carry it with since we got carry out. It had dine in when we went. There was plenty of parking and it’s toward the road around back like the signs say.

Great Thai food place, taste was unique, fresh, scratch made food. Great staff, eco-friendly, the grow some of their hebs. Place it's a little bit small, but no big deal. Restrooms are out side of the restaurant, not to close tho.

This is one of two best Thai restaurants in Hilo. I’m a dedicated Thai Food affectionate…and 8 year local resident. Just trust me…This place and Tina’s Garden Cafe are the only two places I go to at this point. Give it a whirl!!!

The staff was really friendly and nice. Pad thai was my favourite, pineapple rice(curry source) was for my husband. Crazy portion….. 2 main dishes with 1 starter(spring rolls) seemed more than enough for 5 people honestly. We’re still full..!

Take out only on weekdays, great service, generous portions, but $20 for pad Thai is a bit of a splurge 😆 …

Ordered mild chicken pad Thai—pleasantly tangy and sweet tamarind flavor with peanut, egg, carrot, green onion, bean sprouts, and a ton of noodles! Nice big portions and good flavor makes it worth the price tag. I think I’ll try medium spicy next time, and perhaps ask for extra sauce!

They are takeout only for now, from 4-8p. Ordered green papaya salad which was refreshingly delicious, Kang Penang with chicken was also yummy, and pad Thai with shrimp. All were very good and their medium has nice authentic heat. They even let you select Thai style hot. I’ve been to Thailand and Thai hot level is very hot so your are forewarned. When I asked for medium, he told me their medium is quite hot but that’s what we wanted. It was perfect for us. The portions are very generous and we could barely make a dent. Good value for your money and recommend this lovely business. Order! Parking is behind the plaza where Sombat is and you have to turn down the side street and enter the lot. They have a sign placard saying, Sombat parking, to help.

Food was tasty and there were enough vegetarian options. Our server was also very helpful. He also customized the dishes. They had very clear photos for differentiation between different spice levels. The only issue was that we found a hair strand in our food and it was not a lemongrass fiber.

I was really hungry and we had just landed. This was close to the airport and looked like it had a decent menu. We got here and there was a bit of a wait. There was a table that got free but because there were only TWO people serving it took a really long time to sit!! I mean seriously! There was a poor couple that had been waiting way before us and someone took their order 15 minutes into OUR wait! We finally did get seated after a painful wait. We ordered the pad kee mow with beef. Hubby wanted it hot but I'd read reviews and decided on medium. It was perfect. The noodle's were really good. We also got the pineapple fried rice which was delicious. It definitely was spiced with curry powder, something I've never had at a thai restaurant before! After eating there was another wait for the check and a box! I don like that they encourage you to bring your own boxes though. This would have been 4 stars but took one off because of the service!