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Main Dining room - Chef Chai, Honolulu, HI

Chef Chai

4.8
4.8
1376 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 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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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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 1/5/2025 Full Moon Concert

    USD 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/.
    1/5/2025 Full Moon Concert photo

  • 1/19/2025 Full Moon Concert

    USD 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/.
    1/19/2025 Full Moon Concert photo

  • 2/23/2025 Full Moon Concert!

    USD 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/.
    2/23/2025 Full Moon Concert! photo

Menu

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What 1,376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
7:00 pm
Booked 17 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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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