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Chef Chai

4.7 (1440)
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
1009 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Opened for both dine in and takeout.

Chai Chaowasaree owner and Chef of Chef Chai at Pacifica Honolulu is recognized as one of Hawaii’s top Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs. Known for fusing fresh Hawaii ingredients with the exotic flavors of Asia, Chef Chai has created a culinary style that reflects the cultural diversity of Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands.

To further strengthen the partnership with Hawaii’s local farmers and fishermen, Chef Chai co-founded Hawaii Island Chefs (HIC), the second generation of Hawaii Regional Cuisine Chefs. This group of HIC chefs is on a mission to provide the world with the best of Hawaii’s diverse culinary resources from the culture of the people and the bounty of the land and sea.

The exquisite experience await you at Chef Chai

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Fusion / Eclectic, Thai French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 585-0011
  • Website
    http://www.chefchai.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chai Chaowasaree
  • Catering
    Full Services cater from 10 to 1000, from rental, food, bar, staff, setup and break down. Call Chef Chai at 330-0279
  • Private party facilities
    Chef Chai is perfect for a private event from 15-100 guest. Award-winning cuisine in a beautiful surrounding, handcraft cocktails, and professional friendly services. From cocktail reception, business dinner to a wedding, Chef Chai will create any menu to suit your need and taste
  • Private party contact
    Owner/Chef Chai: (808) 585-0011
  • Location
    1009 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    Kapiolani Blvd. & Ward Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • June 12th Sake Dinner!

    $105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 12, 2025 only
    Chef Chai’s Special Monthly Wine Dinner Meet Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo and Yuto Someya One night only, Thursday June 12, 2025 at 6 PM Yuto Someya is a Japanese Sake Specialist for Joto Sake, handling Western Region with 9 years of experience in the alcohol industry. Born in Fukuoka, Japan and moving to the Southern CA when he was 12 years old, Yuto is native in both English and Japanese. Graduated from California State University of San Marcos, currently lives in Orange County, CA with wife and two kids.

  • Father’s Day Lobster Buffet!

    $135.00 per person

    Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025
    All you can eat Lobster Buffet! (Full menu on chefchai.com) $135 for indoor and outdoor seating Dinner June 14 & June 15, seating times are 4:00-4:30PM or 7:00-7:30PM. Brunch (Sunday only) seating times are 9:00-9:30AM or 12:00-12:30PM. Credit Card Required to secure your reservation. (No penalty if cancelled 7 days prior). Please call (808) 585-0011 for any questions or concerns.

  • June Wine Dinner with Daou Winery

    $125.00 per person

    Jun 24, 2025 only
    Chef Chai's special wine dinner featuring award winning wines from Daou. Meet Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo. Daou Vineyards wines have received numerous awards and accolades, including high ratings from publications like Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast with a 96-point rating.

Private dining

Menu

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What 1,440 people are saying

Chef Chai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Oahu

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chef Chai offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food" and "impeccable service." The restaurant excels in "delicious and beautifully presented" dishes, with standout events like wine pairing dinners. Guests praise the "attentive and friendly staff," making it a perfect spot for "special occasions" and "memorable meals."
1,440 Reviews

  1. Reggie

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the scallops and lamb. It was a delicious and enjoyable meal!

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  2. Bob

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in Honolulu. Consistently great food and service. Chai's is perfect for a night out or a special event.

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  3. Debbe

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good idea to have a Thai set menu. Dishes were very good except for our undercooked dessert. Service was fine

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  4. Val

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to May’s wine pairing dinner. Excellent food, wine pairings and service. Also very informative on the wines served. Would go again 😋

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  5. Charles VIP

    Hawaii18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Chai and his team always provide a delicious and memorably enjoyable dining experience

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  6. Lien

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on 5/11/25 Mother's Day Lobsters all you can eat menu and they are worth the value, there are also many other foods besides lobsters. It was also my brother's birthday visiting Hawaii. High lights of the night was getting to meet, talk and taking pictures with the VIP Chef Chai! He was wonderful! Highly recommend Chef Chai!

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  7. Ben VIP

    Hawaii20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to the Mother's day all you can eat crab and lobster buffet. Everything was delicious and well presented. We love Chef Chai's

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  8. Aaron

    Hawaii1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have dined at Chef Chai's many times and except for the first time (unfriendly server who was attentive to others but not us), we've always had wonderful experiences, hence our desire to return. We were eager to take advantage of the lobster buffet for Mother's Day. Food was excellent (the wait staff coming around to the tables offering the scrumptious katafi and macnut crusted jumbo black tiger prawns was a delightful surprise), servers were great ... but a suggestion regarding our table. We were at a table just inside of the door that lead to the patio. Every few minutes (sometimes seemed like seconds), the door would open, my hair would fly up, my napkin would almost fall off my lap, and I would get a blast of wind. Guests dining outside were going to the buffet, and the wait staff were going in and out. My suggestion would be to eliminate the table or move it further along the windows toward the bar area. Sadly, this really impacted the enjoyment of dining that evening.

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  9. Theresa

    New Jersey30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visit and did not disappoint. Food and service were perfect. Will definitely visit again next trip.

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  10. Glenn VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the special Ramen dinner and it did not disappoint. Always one of my favorite restaurants.

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FAQs

Chef Chai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 585-0011.

Chef Chai is rated 4.7 stars by 1440 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chef Chai

1009 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kapiolani Blvd. & Ward Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Fusion / Eclectic, Thai French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chai Chaowasaree
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chefchai.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 585-0011
  • Catering
    Full Services cater from 10 to 1000, from rental, food, bar, staff, setup and break down. Call Chef Chai at 330-0279
  • Private party facilities
    Chef Chai is perfect for a private event from 15-100 guest. Award-winning cuisine in a beautiful surrounding, handcraft cocktails, and professional friendly services. From cocktail reception, business dinner to a wedding, Chef Chai will create any menu to suit your need and taste
  • Private party contact
    Owner/Chef Chai: (808) 585-0011
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