Chef Chai

4.7

1419 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people

Mar 24, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Charming

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.

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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

4/6/2025 Full Moon Concert!
$109.00 per person
Apr 6, 2025 only
Enjoy our special Prefix Dinner and entertainment by Robert Cazimero and his hula dancers! (5:30 Dinner Reservations Recommended, Concert begins at 6:30pm). Please call to check for table availability, otherwise you will not be guaranteed a table for the show due to limited seating capacity. See the full menu here: https://chefchai.com/monthly-full-moon-concert/.
10/26 Sunday Aloha Show
$109.00 per person
Oct 26, 2025 only
Enjoy our special Prefix Dinner and entertainment by Robert Cazimero and his hula dancers! (5:30 Dinner Reservations Recommended, Concert begins at 6:30pm). Please call to check for table availability, otherwise you will not be guaranteed a table for the show due to limited seating capacity. See the full menu here: https://chefchai.com/monthly-full-moon-concert/.
6/29 Sunday Aloha Show
$109.00 per person
Jun 29, 2025 only
Enjoy our special Prefix Dinner and entertainment by Robert Cazimero and his hula dancers! (5:30 Dinner Reservations Recommended, Concert begins at 6:30pm). Please call to check for table availability, otherwise you will not be guaranteed a table for the show due to limited seating capacity. See the full menu here: https://chefchai.com/monthly-full-moon-concert/.

What 1,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Oahu
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chef Chai offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service," a varied menu, and attentive staff. Guests are delighted by the "amazing food," including the Early Bird tasting menu and special themed dinners. The ambiance is enhanced by live entertainment. A consistent favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,419 Reviews

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Adrienne VIP
San Francisco85 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked this for my birthday dinner. It is a bit off the beaten path for visitors, but I am glad it was. I wanted to avoid the Waikiki hubbub. There was a special performance happening by a local musician, which was clearly a special treat for the locals. We sat behind the “secret wall” but still enjoyed the music. The vibe in that room was delightful! Our server Brian was charming and attentive. The food was excellent! For my husband who is Celiac there were plenty of safe choices. I’m happy we got to experience this wonderful restaurant!
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Beverly
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I specifically wanted to go because it was Uncle Robert 's birthday. It was a fixed menu and you could choose your main dish and dessert. From when we were greeted to the service, the food, and the great intimate experience with Robert Cazimero and his hula dancers Bully and the beautiful Sky....Amazing!
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Robin VIP
Hawaii69 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aloha, Chef Chai did it again with another fabulous Wine dinner this time with Silver Oak! Food and wines matched perfectly. Will come every time to these wine dinners. Mahalo!
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Darren VIP
Hawaii6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional experience! From start to finish, we had outstanding service, food, and cocktails. There were many gluten-free options available. Probably the best restaurant we've been to on Oahu!
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Peter VIP
Hawaii22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brian’s attentive service made our dining experience memorable. The early bird tasting menu is definitely one of the best value dining experience in town- beginning with the complimentary chicken sate with pita bread, peanut sauce and pickled cucumber followed by the appetizer sampler which was very generous with smoked duck taco, salmon gravlox roulade, roasted butternut squash and lobster bisque shooters and kataifi and Mac nut crusted jumbo tiger prawns!!! The grilled kabayaki salmon served with coconut ginger brown rice was delicious. The jumbo black tiger prawn curry included a generous number of prawns served in a rich coconut curry. The Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Foie Gras Puff was cooked perfectly medium rare as order. The Heart Shaped White Chocolate Gelato dessert was served a little too frozen hard - needed a knife & fork to cut through but it was onolicious and substantive…. Our Aussie friends were impressed and thoroughly enjoyed dinner at Chai’s!!! Mahalo!!! 🙏
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loke
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal. Sever a delight. Robert right On the money.
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Veronica
Hawaii40 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful. Excellent food and service with gracious staff and incredible entertainment, Robert Cazimero.
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DARRILYNN
Hawaii23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed every aspect of our dining experience. The service and food were excellent. We will return.
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Karen
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best dining experience in Waikiki. Went twice, outstanding quality of dishes.
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kevin
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal and had the service was top notch.
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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 1419 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

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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Experiences

4/6/2025 Full Moon Concert!

10/26 Sunday Aloha Show

6/29 Sunday Aloha Show

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What 1,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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