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Main Dining room - Chef Chai, Honolulu, HI

Chef Chai

4.7
4.7
1413 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

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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

Experiences

  • 3/9/2025 Full Moon Concert!

    US$109.00 per person

    9 Mar 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/.
    3/9/2025 Full Moon Concert! photo

  • Robert Cazimero's Birthday Bash!

    US$159.00 per person

    19 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2025
    Come celebrate Robert Cazimero Birthday with us and enjoy special guests and entertainers! Special dinner shows to benefit Halau Na Kamalei (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/.)
    Robert Cazimero's Birthday Bash! photo

  • 4/6/2025 Full Moon Concert!

    US$109.00 per person

    6 Apr 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/.
    4/6/2025 Full Moon Concert! photo

Menu

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What 1,413 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Oahu

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chef Chai offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service," including standout dishes like the miso sea bass and lamb chops. Patrons praise the restaurant for its "amazing choice of food," "wonderful ambiance," and "attentive staff." Special events and wine pairings often enhance the culinary adventure.

1,413 Reviews

  1. Veronica

    VIP

    Hawaii

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. DARRILYNN

    Hawaii

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Karen

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. kevin

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 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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  5. Pam

    VIP

    Hawaii

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was grt, food, ambiance & price. Our host Dustin & server Irone were grt too. Thank you!

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  6. Jeffrey

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had excellent service and delicious food. Our waiter, Randy, was very knowledgeable in the food preparation to us. He described the ingredients for each dish. If he was not sure,he immediately went to kitchen chef and returned with correct food ingredients.

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  7. Anniversary

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By giving card number when reserving I thought I'd paid already. Confused when I saw on the bill and had to check my card activity to verify there was no charge when I made the reservation. Everything was great. Just odd on the reservation. Maybe I missed something telling me there was no actual charge and would be collected at restaurant Rodney and your staff provided awesome service

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  8. Rowena

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is exceptional. The guy who served us is really nice and patient.

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  9. Levy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience... Parking started off as a bit of a challenge because I drive a big truck but the valet was super helpful and I ended up finding a better parking street parking right next to the restaurant! Our server was awesome but unfortunately I didnt catch his name... I was a little skeptical about the portion sizes because I'm a big guy and upscale restaurants are usually skimpy on the entrees... but I was pleasantly content after destroying the 3-course meal lol... This was a great first experience here and we enjoyed our Valentines Dinner alot... Mahalo Chef Chai!!

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  10. Takami

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a special occasion, Valentine's Day, and even though we had made a reservation, it took a long time to get into the restaurant, and it was very crowded. One reason was that everyone could only make reservations for the same time. I was disappointed that the food, which should have been hot(warm), was not. However, it was more expensive than usual. When I usually go there, the service and food are excellent, but I should have avoided going there on special occasions.

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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 1413 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chef Chai

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
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