Maile's Thai at Ward

Our world food tour continued at Maile’s Thai in Ward Centre. We were seated on a small table on the outside; it was a nice spot except when the food arrived. The menu is extensive and we needed a larger table for all of the dishes we ordered. We had Amy, our server, box up dishes as we ate to make space for the next course. I ordered an Uppercut cabernet sauvignon, a very inexpensive cab from Napa at $44 ($17 in the store). It was fruity but needed some time to open up. Our appetizers were the beef sashimi and the Angel Wings. I asked about the Stuffed Chicken Wings but they no longer offer that “must have” dish. Alas, I meant to order the Thai Fried Chicken. The wings were wings, enough said. The beef was good; it had a very piquant (soy, chili) sauce. Our entrees were the Pad Ki Mao (spicy basil noodles with tofu), Pad Mah Kua (eggplant with pork) and Kaeng Ped Daeng (red curry with beef). Every dish was fine; the eggplant dish was the least successful for me … I would have preferred the eggplant to be cut in larger pieces rather than thinly sliced as presented. The best dish of the three? Spicy Basil Noodles. The restaurant was very busy and there was a line of people waiting to enter. The food was good but not exceptional. Service was good in spite of our impression that they were understaffed for the number of patrons in the restaurant. We enjoyed our visit to Maile’s Thai and the total cost (before tip) was very reasonable at $130.

Ambiance: - Decor: Sat outside. Normal outside tables, nothing fancy. - Noise Level: Low. - Comfort: the place itself it's not very big but it has room enough for you to not feel on top of the table next to you. The chairs outside were comfortable, no complaints. Service: - Staff Friendliness: We did not have a reservation and the lady that received us was very nice and quickly took us to our table. The waitress was very pleasant and did her job. I can't say she went ivove and beyond but she did a solid job. - Wait Time: Normal. About 10 minutes for appetizers and about 10 to 15 minutes after that for the main courses. Food: - Dishes Tried: Golden Calamari, Crispy Wonton for appetizers. Did not get a chance to take a picture of the appetizers. Main Dishes were the Loco Moco (chiken), Thom Ka Soup (Ginger soup), and a side of jasmine rice. - Taste: The Calamari was decent but a bit too chewed. The Wontons came out very burnt and the waitress said it was because of the oil they use but that shouldn't have made it out the kitchen with such horrible presentation. The Moco Loco was a bit too spicy for my liking about half into it (I normally enjoy spicy food), the soup was delicious and very creamy, however once it started to get cold - it started to taste a little too seasoned. - Presentation: Below Average. - Portions: Good size for one person. - Value for Money: Fair. Went during happy hour and got the appetizers with happy hour pricing. Drinks: - Variety: Did not order any. - Quality: N.A Hygiene: - Cleanliness of the Venue: seemed good. - Staff Hygiene: Good. Overall Experience: - Best Part: The soup when eaten warm and the area where the restaurant is located. - Worst Part: The presentation of the food. - Recommendations: This restaurant is a great option for those craving Thai cuisine. While it may not offer a high-end experience, it does a commendable job of satisfying one's desire for delicious Thai food. I would suggest renovating the bathrooms and improving the layout of the entrance, as it currently appears cluttered. As a final touch, it would be beneficial to have someone inspect the plates before they leave the kitchen, as initial impressions hold great significance. Final Rating : Average (3 stars)

After the cinema, we got hungry and came here because all the places we wanted to go were closed. We sat inside, I ordered yellow curry with chicken, and my friend ordered tom yam. I liked the taste of the curry, the spiciness was good, but there was very little chicken and the potatoes were raw and this upset me, I didn’t finish the curry, it’s a pity that rice needs to be ordered separately. Therefore, I give 3 stars to this place because the food did not satisfy me and I left hungry and the price is too high. The service was good, a very nice girl served us.

Cozy hidden gem serving traditional and fusion Thai cuisine in the Ward Center, located next to Crazy Shirts and Alii Coffee. Free parking in the Ward Center in the back or across the street by Nordstrom Rack. Daily Happy hour available from 4-6pm, with food specials and discounted drinks. Hidden bar is a gem when I want to watch a game during off peak hours🤙🤙 Known for their Pork Jerky and their Thai Loco Moco, this is their second restaurant with the original in Hawaii Kai. Friendly bartenders that not only pour but mix drinks that are winners.... Iykyk. **for large parties of 5 or more I would recommend calling in reservations** Food is great since if you want hot, spicy, mild or lao hot they can make it to your liking. The Pad thai is excelent through I usually order the fatter noodle Pad Ki Mao or the Glass Noodle Salad with Shrimp. Another top seller is their curries but I usually prefer the Stir Fry entrees. Rice is sold separately. **note that there is a credit card surcharge like most places and a kitchen service fee. They could always hide the latter but i see many posts upset about it. I dont mind, supporting good food and local businesses when i can 🤙🤙** 5 stars. .

Went for lunch on a Friday. Not busy. Great service. Delicious drinks. Vegetable egg rolls we’re delicious. Chicken Satay was good but tough because overcooked.

Calamari was crunch, it feels like not much calamari but crunch batter. Noodle looked so good, broth was too salty to eat. Tom Yum with sea food : enough sea food but I wondered what this restaurant identity was. It looked like Tom Yum and the ingredients were Tom Yum but taste was not like Tom Yum. Curry was better than other food that I ordered. Even curry was saltier than other Thai restaurant's. Service was okay. No welcoming vibe thou. Parking was easy. It was good to have outside tables, accept reservations, good for group meeting.

LOVE this restaurant! The service is always spectacular. Everyone is so great and the food is phenomenal! I could drink the chili sauce that comes with the calamari... lol! They always have fantastic Mai Tai's. I switched it up this past time and tried the spicy clams. As always, an instant hit!

Decent Thai food. Good but something felt lacking. It was hard to eat the rice with the curry I ordered because the rice bowl was over filled. Nothing wrong about that but I probably should’ve asked our server for a bowl or something so it would be easier to eat. Seemed like the food was family style like most Chinese restaurants. The crepe was just okay.

The food is good, but nothing extraordinary compared to other Thai restaurants. Calamari is perfectly crispy. The Basa with Sweet and Sour sauce was lightly sweet. Wishing it had more flavor. As for the Pad Se Ew, it’s really good! I recommend it with the beef. Portions are decent as well.

Went here for the first time today. Really enjoyed it! Service was great, they timed our appetizers prefectly, and the food was excellent! Good flavor, tasty spices, right up there with what I expect from a Thai restaurant. They have a happy hour where select appetizers are only $6.00. Not bad at all, and my spring rolls were excellent. Panang was very tasty, and our Phad Thai noodles were great as well! Can't wait to go back!