




Chiang-Mai Thai Cuisine
About
A Taste of Northern Thailand in Kaimuki
Stepping into Chiang-Mai Thai Cuisine feels like being transported directly to the bustling night markets of Northern Thailand. The air is thick with the aromatic punch of galangal, lemongrass, and simmering coconut milk, cutting through the humidity of a Honolulu evening. This isn't your standard takeout spot; the kitchen leans heavily into the nuanced, herbal-forward profiles specific to the Chiang Mai region.
Signature Spice and Northern Traditions
The menu is anchored by their authentic Khao Soi, a golden curry noodle soup that balances the richness of coconut cream with the brightness of pickled mustard greens and fresh shallots. The heat is honest—it creeps up on you, lingering just long enough to make you reach for another cold Thai iced tea. For those seeking depth, their Larb Gai is prepared with toasted rice powder that provides a satisfying, earthy crunch against the tender minced chicken.
The Kaimuki Dining Experience
The dining room carries a modest, unpretentious energy, making it an ideal choice for a casual weeknight dinner or a low-key group gathering after a day at the beach. You might find the seating arrangements a bit cozy, as tables are tucked close together, creating a lively, communal hum of conversation that often fills the room. It’s the kind of place where the service is efficient and focused purely on the bowl in front of you. While parking in this historic district can require a bit of patience, the reward is a bowl of curry that stays true to its Southeast Asian roots, right here in the heart of Oahu’s dining scene.
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Location
2239 S King St, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96826-2346
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Showing 10 of 100 community reviewsMitzi HorowitzGoogle Maps
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2026 • Couples I don't understand all the 5 star reviews or complaints about tasteless food. Nice place, friendly waiter. Drinks were small, like a half glass of wine, little margaritas, watered down. Why do appetizers cost same as meals? The famous fried chicken legs were greasy and the "vegetables" in them were tasteless minced eggroll filling. Husband got mild pad thai tofu. Light on tofu but he enjoyed it. The other couple, who love very spicy food ordered two dishes. Restuarant should use a number system for degrees of spiciness. They tried to clarify, American hot, not thai hot, as a way to clarify. Their dishes were completely inedible. Waiter tried to say they have hotter. Who cares? One bite and they couldn't eat it. After much complaining they brought out a free scoop of ice cream. Finally my husband told the waiter to split the difference and take one meal off the bill. Owner never offered that. 4 people, one drink each, two left entire plates untouched, husband and I shared pad thai tofu for $130 before tip.
Lisa BaxterGoogle Maps
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I got spice level "hot" of their Tom Yum when I had a bad cold and it was amazingly good! The spicy level was no joke and thats what I was looking for. The chicken in it was so moist and delicious. Highly recommend the Tom Yum if you have a cold etc. or if you are a Tom Yum fan. 😋
Deena SmithGoogle Maps
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I used to say you can’t really mess up pad Thai……I was proven wrong. I’m not sure what exactly happened but they’ve either slid in some tofu to my chicken pad Thai or it was just some chewy, rubbery chicken. Either way was not good. I did do this as a carry out order so not sure if the experience would be different inside the restaurant.
Kelsey ShumwayGoogle Maps
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Really good Thai food! I got the broccoli noodle with chicken and my husband got the pineapple fried race (fried race came in a pineapple)!! Highly recommend.
Jeremy BuenaventuraGoogle Maps
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The food was family-style but I think you can order it individually too, very delicious. The servers were attentive and nice.
Kayla Rena' RobertsGoogle Maps
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I loved this place! The food and service were top notch!! We ordered Thai garlic shrimp, sticky rice, pad Thai, mango sticky martini and Shirley Temple. Talking to the employees was such a great pleasure too.
Mg 0Google Maps
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Peaceful and beautiful atmosphere that recalls a bygone era. Absolutely wonderful. Our food came as ordered, Thai broccoli noodle stirfry with chicken and the Tom Yum soup with fish. I’m not sure if they use MSG, but the food had a depth of flavour that would indicate it. The stirfry was a bit oily, but all ingredients were well-prepared. The soup was on the sweet side, the fish tender and delicious. The only complaint is that there was a $5.50 charge for adding vegetables to the soup; those consisted of a few slices of carrots and stems of broccoli. I’d go back, though, for the ambiance of this Thai restaurant.
ann narimatsuGoogle Maps
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This continues to be our favorite Thai restaurant on island. I have been coming here for years-I mean a couple decades (or even a tad more). Being Thai, I'm pretty particular. I love all the decor and flavors of anything we order. It makes me feel like I'm in Thailand. We came last night on a Saturday evening with no reservations and despite there being a private event in the area we normally sit, we were seated immediately. They now have specials that are new to the restaurant as well as live music Friday and Saturday nights. I always order the same which is pad kee mao (still ordered), spring rolls vegetarian (still ordered), and panang curry but wanted to try something different. I ordered the khao soi and was not disappointed. I have tried others, albeit few Thai restaurants on island serve this, but I prefer Chiang Mai. I hope they incorporate this on the regular menu. I also tried the mango mai tai and it was delicious. The mr had massuman curry (hot and it was hot) which has always been his favorite. I think almost everyone that worked the floor came to our table multiple times to check on us. We felt very cared for. They have impeccable service and delicious food. The only drawback is looking for parking which is not on them but we'd park 100 miles away just to come here.
Iman W. KhanGoogle Maps
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We were looking for seafood options and they had plenty on the menu. The food was delicious, especially the broth. They had interesting seats by the window. The owner was really sweet and helpful in choosing menu.
Devin NguyenGoogle Maps
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After days and nights of eating in tourist traps, Chiang Mai wad the closest to home food we got. We had a reservation though it wasn't busy when we arrived at 6 PM. We were greeted and seated promptly. I knew what to order already from reading their reviews. The food came in the exact order we had hoped for. The Larb Salad first, followed by the Tom Yum Soup, then the Entrees, and finally topped it off with Sticky Rice and Mango. We devoured everything! I would highly recommend Chiang Mai and will certainly be back. My kids said Island Vintage for breakfast and Chiang Mai for dinner. Thank You to Everyone at Chiang Mai!
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