Thai Issan Cuisine Waikiki - Honolulu

We ordered takeout of pad Thai and green curry, and both dishes were incredibly authentic and delicious. They were served hot, and the spice level was genuinely high—not the mild American version that some places offer, which is exactly what we were looking for. Just a heads up: the curry doesn't come with rice, and you'll need to pay an extra $2 if you want it.

I was extremely impressed with this Thai restaurant. We travel to Thailand frequently and tend to be quite selective about Thai restaurants outside of the country, but this place exceeded our expectations. The staff is exceptionally friendly and works incredibly hard. While they could benefit from having an additional server, they manage to keep everything running smoothly. The owner was our main server, and a tall male server also stood out for his remarkable work ethic. The food was delicious, and the restaurant itself is clean and straightforward. It was very busy during our visit, but we were seated promptly. Given that this is Waikiki and considering the pandemic, the prices are quite reasonable and haven’t skyrocketed like so many other places. With a great variety on the menu, you can't go wrong dining here.

We had an excellent dining experience with fantastic food and wonderful service. Our male server was extremely hardworking, swiftly greeting customers and serving food, drinks, and takeout – all while maintaining a warm smile. We ordered the papaya salad, shrimp pad Thai, and one of the pork dishes, and we loved all three; each had a great flavor profile. My only suggestion is that we missed the crunchiness of the peanuts typically found in Thai dishes. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant, and we will definitely return!

If you are looking for authentic Thai food, look no further. I lived in Thailand for years, my wife is Thai, and we both very much enjoyed the food here. Some hints for those who are used to Americanized Thai food. Don't order the Pad Thai.... I've never seen an actual Thai person eat that. Don't order the green curry... while Thai people eat that sometimes, there is so much more that is better. If you want a standard Thai meal, order the Som Tum (Papaya salad,pictured... most Thai people can eat this every day), larb mu (ground pork, also pictured), and/or pad gra pow (you can do beef or pork) thai people eat these three staples regularly, and this restaurant does them all well with an Isan(northeastern Thailand) flavor. Finally, expect this food to be spicy. Real Thai food is, and Isan food is quite spicy. If you aren't into spicy food you will run into challenges.

I ordered drunken noodle with shrimp and it was sooo delicious! I usually can?t finish a whole dish but it was so tasty so I finished it all! If you love stir fried noodle I really recommend drunken noodle?? I think you could choose additional ingredients like shrimp that i chose. There were more options like seafood, pork etc. I recommend ????