Pai Honolulu

Pai Honolulu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Michelle

   Salt Lake City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious flavors blended together to make a superb dining experience. Chef’s experience around the world really shines through his dishes. Chef’s kiss!!!
   

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   David VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   AMAZING!! The Pappardelle and the cornbread are so special.
   

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   Darryl VIP

   Calgary2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favourite fine dining establishments in Honolulu - Chef Kevin uses local ingredients to create innovative dishes and just absolutely delicious. The prix fixe menu is also good value for the quality of ingredients and dishes that you get. Absolutely loved it and will visit again next we're in HNL.
   

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   Roya

   San Francisco13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent, ambiance was quant and classy, cocktails with exceptional and the oyster with caviar was amazing. I want to also say the short ribs and curry pappardelle were very flavorful. With all the wonderful things I just said why not 5 stars? The papparrdelle was hand made, but it lacked consistency and it was a bit too al dente for me. The main reason for taking a star away was that our entrees were served lukewarm, which we found to be a major misstep for this price point and caliber.
   

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   jonathon

   Anchorage1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent drinks, food, and service. Will definitely return. Highly recommended.
   

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   Timothy VIP

   New York City19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We felt like we were family. It worked very hard, not only to make us comfortable, but also to explain every meal very carefully and to make it very clear the amount of work and effort that went into it. It showed in the taste and the presentation. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Chef Kevin and his staff were Top Notch, from the first drink to the final dessert. The quality of the food was extraordinarily great 
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Hawaii113 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   New Year's Eve at Pai was extraordinary! No one should miss an opportunity to eat at this stellar restaurant. The kampachi starter combined with beets surrounding a delicate sauce was outstanding, as was the roasted octopus which was tender enough to cut with a fork. The risotto was the best we've ever had. And the slow roasted pork shoulder, crusty with spice on the outside and tender light pink inside was excellent. Chef Kevin is the most innovative and precise chef in the islands. He combines top quality ingredients in unique ways that always tickle, not overwhelm, the palate. It is a pleasure to watch him quietly making his magic in the open kitchen With his spouse, Justine, and a friendly staff he has created a warm and comfortable ambiance as the setting for his food. This a special place for a romantic dinner for two or for a group of foodie friends to gather .
   

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   John VIP

   Hawaii9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely pre fixe New Year’s Eve meal with wine pairing. Very attentive service but casual and friendly. Innovative and visually pleasing courses that complimented each other. Very close to the Hawaii theatre and Chinatown, but a quiet and restful place to relax and enjoy.
   

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   Melodye

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our Christmas Eve tasting menu was spectacular. I had the wine pairing, and my fiance went with mocktails. From the very warm welcome we received, throughout the entire night, we enjoyed every element of this dinner - food, ambiance, service, drinks. The mocktails were a surprise standout, not just an afterthought, and truly paired well with each course served. Chef Kevin is incredibly talented, creating elevated and nuanced dishes - each one living up to the one before. Justine looked after us all night and made us feel like family. If you have the opportunity to go here, run, don't walk!
   

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    Dianne VIP

    Hawaii41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Thoroughly enjoyed our delicious Xmas eve dinner and drinks, service was excellent!
    

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