Chef Chai

4.7

1414 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaiian Regional

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

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
Hawaiian Regional, Fusion / Eclectic, Thai French
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–22:00
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

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/.)
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/.
10/26 Sunday Aloha Show
US$109.00 per person
26 Oct 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 1,414 people are saying

Chef Chai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

Hawaii
Hawaiian Regional
Oahu
Hawaiian Regional

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chef Chai offers an exquisite dining experience, highlighted by a "delicious and artfully prepared" menu and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the buffet variety, including standout dishes like lobster and curry prawns. The ambiance, often accompanied by live Hawaiian music, creates a "perfect" setting for special occasions.

1,414 Reviews

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loke
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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 24 February 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 24 February 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 24 February 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 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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Pam VIP
Hawaii46 reviews
5.0
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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Jeffrey
Hawaii9 reviews
5.0
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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Anniversary
Hawaii3 reviews
4.0
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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Rowena
San Francisco1 review
5.0
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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Takami
Hawaii2 reviews
2.0
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 1414 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 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 16:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaiian Regional, 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

Chef Chai

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Robert Cazimero's Birthday Bash!

4/6/2025 Full Moon Concert!

10/26 Sunday Aloha Show

Menu

What 1,414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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