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Main Dining room - Chef Chai, Honolulu, HI

Chef Chai

4.7
4.7
1414 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaiian Regional

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2 people
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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/.)
    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
  • 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/.
    10/26 Sunday Aloha Show photo

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Levy

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    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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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
19:00
Booked 8 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 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
  • 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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