Chef Chai

4.8

1376 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Good for business meals

Opened for both dine in and takeout.
Masks required for both diners and staff
Outdoor and indoor with the CDC distant guideline
No contact menu available

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

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Private dining

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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
Area
Honolulu
Cross Street
Kapiolani Blvd. & Ward Ave.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

1/5/2025 Full Moon Concert
US$109.00 per person
5 Jan 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/.
1/19/2025 Full Moon Concert
US$109.00 per person
19 Jan 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/.
2/23/2025 Full Moon Concert!
US$109.00 per person
23 Feb 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 1,376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Oahu
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chef Chai offers an exceptional dining experience with "world-class cuisine" and a "beautiful ambience." Guests enjoy a diverse menu, including standout dishes like the "miso Chilean sea bass" and "lobster buffet." The attentive service and live entertainment create a memorable atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, Chef Chai is highly recommended.

1,376 Reviews

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Nicole
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while! The tasting menu was superb, the entertainment was fantastic, the service outstanding and the restaurant beautifully decorated. Next time I’m in Honolulu, I’ll be dining at Chef Chai’s.
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Lee
VIP
Hawaii
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening with Robert Cazimero entertaining!
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Toni
VIP
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome evening with Robert Cazimero and his dancers - excellent food and drinks- festive occasion - fabulous!
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emiko
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
とても美味しくボリューム満点です。かクリスマスライブを予約したのでハワイアンミュージックとフラも素晴らしかった
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Sylvia
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent...outstanding. The waitstaff...well trained, professional, attentive, very personable. We had a wonderful time.
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Klara
Munich
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, attentive and friendly staff. The food came out fast and tasted fresh
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Fumi
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
お料理も美味しかったし、スタッフの方の対応も大変良かったですアニバーサリーである事を事前に伝えたところデザートをプレゼントしていただきました雰囲気も素敵で又行きたいお店ですお値段もワイキキに比べるとリーズナブルな気がしますお料理はシグネチャーになってる海老は食べる価値ありです
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Jim
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wine pairing with the Caymus Cabs was perfect! Great choices! Great service from Randy, Dustin, and Andrea was truly fantastic! The food was unbelievable! Perfect Pistachio crusted beef tenderloin, amazing sticky rice stuffed with pork belly, and Mongolian Style Lamb Chops!! Great value!
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Gerard
Hawaii
210 reviews
5.0
210 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The world food tour duo joined the 35th anniversary dinner at Chef Chai. The menu featured a five-course menu with four wines from the Wagner family, two from Caymus, one from Emmelo and a Caymus-Suisun, all for $135pp. The starter was a baby green salad and Chai’s signature Kataifi Prawn with a tangerine vinaigrette. The better half of the food duo was served just the greens due to her shellfish allergy. The wine was a Emmelo #5 sparkling wine ($40btl), very fruity and crisp. Hmmm, I might have to purchase a few bottles. The second course was braised pork belly and Thai sticky rice with shrimp and chestnuts. It was served wrapped in a ti leaf. The pork was tender and the rice very tasty. The alternative dish were three lamb tacos … I tried one, wow, so flavorful! The wine was a 2022 Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool, red blend ($38btl). Course three was pistachio crusted beef tenderloin with a medley of vegetables. The wine was a 2022 Caymus California cabernet sauvignon ($55btl). The beef was tender and the roasted vegetables provided a good counterpoint. The main course was Mongolian style lamb chops with a brandy demi sauce. It was served with a 2022 Caymus 50th anniversary cab ($72btl). This was a great wine, by far the best of the three reds. I liked this wine more than the “standard” Caymus cab, at a slight price premium. Dessert was a 35-layer chocolate crepe cake with raspberry guava puree. I’m not a dessert person so I took a single spoonful … It reminded me of tiramisu. I had a wonderful cup of coffee instead. What did we think? It was a great meal at a reasonable price. Service was fine, even with the restaurant being at capacity. We’re happy to see these wine-focused dinners … the next one is on January 8th, featuring wines from Freemark Abbey. Thanks, Chef Chai!
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Teri
Hawaii
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Caymen wine pairing dinner was excellent. All the dishes were so delicious. All the wine was very nice and our whole group were very pleased with the dinner. We are looking forward to the next one.
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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 4.8 stars by 1376 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1009 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Kapiolani Blvd. & Ward Ave.
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Chef Chai

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

1/5/2025 Full Moon Concert

1/19/2025 Full Moon Concert

2/23/2025 Full Moon Concert!

Menu

What 1,376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Chef Chai offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chef Chai restaurant rated?

Is Chef Chai currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information