What is the best thai in Hawaiʻi?

Locally-curated spots serving thai across Hawaiʻi. The top thai spots in Hawaiʻi are ranked on Da Plate Lunch Index by local residents — not tourist reviews. There are 27 curated spots statewide.

Where can I find thai in Hawaiʻi?

Thai can be found across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 27 independently-owned spots — no chains. Browse by island for the best local picks.

Vol. I · No. 29Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalākauaMonday, July 13, 2026

E komo mai —

Da Plate
Lunch Index

ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists

Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required

Cuisine · 27 spots

Thai

Locally-curated spots serving thai across Hawaiʻi.

Maui

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Saeng'S Wailuku Thai Cuisine

◆Wailuku· Maui

Saeng'S Wailuku Thai Cuisine

Maui Thai Restaurant

Thailand Cuisine

Pad Thai Restaurant

Thai Chef Restaurant

Royal Thai Cuisine

Thailand Cuisine Ii

Sukothai Restaurant

Ning'S Thai Cuisine

Sombat'S Fresh Thai Cuisine

Krua Thai Cuisine

New Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine

Original Thai Cuisine

Thai Thai Restaurant

Naung Mai Thai Kitchen

Ayuthaya 2 Thai Restaurant

Royal Thai Café, The

Thai Rin Restaurant & Bar

Orchid Thai Cuisine

Montre Asian Thai Pacific

Oi'S Thai Food

Kona Taeng-On Thai Food Restaurant

Taeng-On Thai Ii

Charley'S Thai Cuisine

Charley'S Thai Cuisine-Waimea Ctr

Toi'S Thai Kitchen

Sukhothai Café